บท 22: The King's Heart

Abaddon nodded.

"Most people from the mainland have a very low magical capacity. She is special." He spoke with some pride as he had played a part in Aisling's capabilities.

Samiel looked at him flatly with his purple eyes.

"It is not about the Soul Resonance." He countered the look immediately.

Rex could tell what Samiel was thinking. It was not uncommon for people who were under the effect of the Soul Resonance to be completely blind to the faults of their partners. It often took the phrase 'love is blind' to another level.

"Then, tell me how she is special." Samiel retained his scepticism.

"You know over the years, many of our people have left Panthalassa to experience the secular world. Some have returned with their partners and friends on occasion." Rex repeated well-known information.

While Panthalassa was a reclusive land, there were no strict rules against leaving and coming back later as long as one had the appropriate permits to cross the barrier and join the secular world in a low-key manner.

Most of the people who left were those born within Panthalassa, but the older members of the community would also occasionally go out to play.

Of course, some rules existed to prevent significant interference of the secular world by the more powerful people from Panthalassa. However, other things were permissible.

For example, if someone found a lover or a close bond friend, they could bring them into the reclusive world after a background check and an interview with the order.

"These people have always improved in terms of magical ability and longevity. But almost none are affected by the depth of energy in the continent. You know what that means." Abaddon added.

"They have a low magical capacity which prevents them from taking in more magic even when the air is dripping with it." Samiel agreed. "I remember one individual who had an anomaly many years ago."

Abaddon smiled.

"You treated that man. He had a high capacity for magic, so he had been starved on the mainland. When he came to Farallon, his body sucked in a lot of magical energy, causing him to have an overload reaction." He spoke.

Samiel looked at Abaddon deeply. "I did not know that you pay that much attention."

"I have no interest in your life." Rex dismissed him. "You are wondering how she is special. When she came to Panthalassa, her body absorbed magic like a sponge. She was like a bottomless pit for magic. I do not know her capacity."

Samiel looked shocked. His forgotten interest in medicine arose.

"That must have been dangerous." His purple eyes had a certain evil glint as if he wished he had been there to see the suffering for himself.

Abaddon did not take the attitude to heart. He had seen Samiel through all his phases of medical research. Moreover, his purple eyes always had a venomous quality.

"When I found her, she had almost been consumed by the magic. And it would still not stop." He explained.

"In that case, you are right. She is quite special. Her potential for growth as a magical being seems almost endless." Samiel had a thoughtful look in his eyes. "You said she almost died. How did you let it go so far? You know what would happen to you if she died."

Abaddon's eyes darkened a little.

He knew what Samiel meant.

People with powerful Soul Resonance would connect almost instantly. In most cases, it was a simple meeting. However, a touch, a sound and even a scent could trigger the connection.

If one of the parties died, the consequences were often severe. Some people would go mad because they felt a missing part of themselves. Others could not bear it and would choose death.

"I did not know about it then. I only knew when I heard her scream." He responded.

Samiel wanted to ask further, but he could see that Abaddon had become closed off.

He had a sense that there was a little more to the tale. It seemed that things had changed while he was away.

"Did you seal her ability to absorb magic?" Samiel could already guess what he had done to protect the woman.

"Yes. I used one of our old spells to bind her central Spiritual Well. She will be able to absorb some magic, but not that different from being on the mainland." Abaddon sighed.

"That will limit her growth. If the legends are to be believed, you will eventually take her as your soulmate. The Soul Resonance cannot be denied." Samiel had a more serious gaze than before.

"What can I do? The alternative will bring her death."

"If she remains weak, she will not be able to stand by your side. At best, she will have no confidence and might feel inferior to you. This will affect your relationship. At worst, she will be killed off by her love rivals." Samiel smiled as if he was talking about the weather.

Abaddon frowned. "What love rivals?"

"Your ignorance is the exact reason that she must be strong. A woman like Lussa Drakon could probably crush your little lover like a bug." Samiel sighed.

"Lussa Drakon?"

"Other people might be beneath your notice, but you have admirers everywhere who wish to be Queen. Lussa Drakon has always been the frontrunner in the battle for your heart." Samiel laughed.

Rex did not know there was such a thing. It seemed he had fallen out of touch by choosing to Sleep for a couple of centuries. Since when was there any battle for his heart?

But the most critical thing was, he could not remember any interactions with the dragon since he awoke five years ago.

Most of his interests in the Order were handled by his Cadre.

Samiel sighed in exasperation at the foolish King who did not seem to understand his appeal. Since they had been children, Abaddon had never had a high opinion of himself. After his powers had manifested, he had become the most feared person in their cohort.

Even his name had been changed to reflect the new him.

It seemed that the shadow had not disappeared.

Taking into account their old friendship, he would not mention other rivals like the potentially homicidal women at the King's residence.

He could only imagine how they would feel when they found out that their untouchable King had found his soulmate.

He lit a candle for the woman who would have a tough journey ahead of her.