Chapter 171: Heroine Back To Peaceful Life
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Lucan approached the pedestal. His hand reached out and lifted the Eye of Obsidian. It was surprisingly light, yet the air around it seemed to grow colder.
Maris watched in silence, her eyes never leaving Lucan as he prepared to undertake the final step. Lucan took a deep breath, steeling himself for the painful procedure that was about to ensue. He had to remove his own eye to place the Eye of Obsidian in its place.
With a steady hand, Lucan pulled out a small, ornate dagger he had carried for this purpose. He positioned the blade carefully and, with a grim expression, began the process of removing his eye. The pain was immediate and intense, a burning, sharp sensation that made him grit his teeth.
Despite the agony, Lucan maintained a calm and composed demeanor, his focus unwavering as he completed the operation with practiced precision.
Maris watched with a deep, unspoken empathy. Although she said nothing, she could almost feel Lucan\'s pain as if it were her own. Maris\'s heart ached seeing Lucan endure such suffering.
As Lucan completed the removal, he positioned the Eye of Obsidian where his eye had been. The relic seemed to respond to his touch, its surface shifting to align seamlessly with his eye socket. The pain that had plagued him vanished almost instantly as the Eye of Obsidian settled into place.
The dark relic adapted to fit perfectly, its appearance morphing to match the unique contours of Lucan\'s remaining eye.
The moment the Eye of Obsidian integrated, it transformed, becoming a perfect replica of Lucan\'s removed eye but still retaining its dark, enigmatic essence. Lucan blinked once, testing the new eye, and immediately felt a surge of power. The Eye of Obsidian granted him three unique abilities, each both extraordinary and flawed:
1. Eclipse Veil: The Eye could create an impenetrable barrier of darkness that shielded Lucan from physical and magical attacks. This barrier could block almost any form of attack, but it required immense focus and energy to maintain. Prolonged use could drain Lucan significantly, leaving him vulnerable once the barrier was lowered. He could only use this ability if he face absolute strong enemy.
2. Void Sight: With this ability, Lucan could see through all illusions and deceptions, revealing the true nature of objects and beings. It granted him unparalleled clarity and perception, but it also meant that he was constantly bombarded with overwhelming amounts of sensory information. This overload could cause disorientation and mental fatigue if not managed carefully.
Another ability that he should only use if he stuck in space he can\'t escape or want to find a powerful enemy weakness.
3. Shadow Step: The Eye allowed Lucan to teleport short distances instantly by merging with the shadows around him. This ability made him extremely mobile and difficult to pin down. However, it was limited by the availability of shadows; in well-lit or brightly lit environments, the power was severely reduced.
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Some weeks had passed
Lucan had returned to what could be considered a peaceful daily routine. No longer any worry, studying ancient magic, or finding way to obtain map pieces.
He was back to normal life, where he work at academy, enjoying Maris company. Even Maris was happy that everything back to normal. She was able to spent time with Lucan as she usually did.
However, there was one burden he doesn\'t like. It\'s the final exams and Lucan, in his first year of teaching, was under pressure to prepare the test papers. It\'s easy to do but Lucan had to stay up late at night, which was something Lucan found bothersome, as he like to sleep at night.
During one such late morning, as the sun filtered through the tall windows of the academy, casting long shadows on the marble floors, Lucan\'s thoughts were interrupted by a familiar voice.
"Lucan-sama, are you alright? You look tired," Maris\'s gentle voice sounded.
Lucan, seated at his desk in the theology preparation room, looked up to see, Maris, standing in the doorway. She held a package wrapped in a checkered cloth, her expression a mix of concern and affection.
"No... I\'m fine, Maris," Lucan replied.
Maris, however, was not so easily convinced. She stepped into the room, placing the package on the desk in front of him. "I\'ve noticed you\'ve been staying up late again. Please, make sure to take care of yourself. Don\'t become what you been like before."
"Okay, don\'t worry I won\'t do overwork."
Seeing Lucan\'s response, Maris visibly relaxed, "I\'ve prepared lunch again today, so please eat... Oh, and this other package is for a late-night snack, so please have it later."
"I\'m always grateful... It\'s very helpful," Lucan said as he accepted the neatly wrapped lunch package. Recently, Maris had taken it upon herself to prepare late-night snacks for him.
Maris\'s cooking had improved significantly in recent weeks, and Lucan couldn\'t help but wonder if her culinary skills were enhanced by the saintess\'s blessing. The snacks were light, usually sandwiches or rice balls, but they had an oddly refreshing quality to them, as if infused with a touch of magic.
"I\'ve made tuna sandwiches today," Maris continued, a hint of pride in her voice. "I\'ve also included mustard, so if you find the flavor lacking, feel free to add it."
"Thank you... By the way, Maris, are you feeling alright? The tests are approaching, and you also have your duties at the temple, don\'t you?"
"I\'m fine," Maris replied, her tone cheerful. "I enjoy studying, and making lunch is a good change of pace for me."
As she spoke, a gentle glow seemed to radiate from her back.
"I see... Well, if you\'re fine, that\'s good," Lucan said.
Today\'s menu included bite-sized rice balls, paneer tikka, and a parsley salad. The dishes were an mix of Western, Chinese and Indian cuisine, but they blended together harmoniously.
"Where did you learn to make paneer?" Lucan asked, curious about the variety of dishes.
"Oh, I found a cookbook in the library," Maris replied with a smile. "It was a book about cuisine from a distant country, and it was very interesting."
"I see... I wasn\'t aware such a book existed," Lucan remarked.
The academy\'s library was vast, a treasure trove of knowledge, when he was researching for ancient magic and other things he was overwhelmed by the amount of book academy has.
Maris continued to chat about her culinary discoveries, her voice light and cheerful. Then she told some gossips and one of gossips made Lucan remember something and he sighed.
If what she said is true then my peacefull life is going to be distrub. Well, it\'s not hard so I can handle the next event that is going to happen.