Chapter 492: Test 3, Oli vs Trenk

Eeole didn't smile but he didn't frown either. He tapped his chin while thinking for a second. "... It's indeed possible. But that would still depend mostly on your latent abilities. Some people get stuck in a rut even if their potential hasn't fully run dry. But for someone that has dried out their reserves of potential and willpower, it's not so simple…"

"I see… Well, thank you for offering–"

"Worst case scenario, we can force your ascension as a king, but then you'll likely reach your limit somewhere within the king realm," added Eeole, striking Ryssel dumb.

Rykard, however, jumped with even more joy and threw his arms around Ryssel. "See! You CAN become a king! You don't have to die!"

Then, Rykard suddenly became serious and prostrated himself to the shadowy figure and Oli. "Not only will you provide for me to fulfill my dreams as a smith, but you can save my father… If that's so, then I'll forever be in your debt and servitude."