Chapter 12

The rumbling finally stopped and I shook off the servants that were still holding onto me. I could still hear Maria still yelling for Arthur. I opened the door and went upstairs to Alex’s room. I opened the room to see his room’s walls and roof were blown away. The floor was mostly still intact. Everything in the room was a broken mess. 

I didn’t really search for Alex. He was floating with his legs crossed and his eyes closed. Was he meditating? But he was only three. The earliest a person can awaken his core was at nine. Could he be a genius? I watched as Alex’s body slowly came down towards the floor, but the problem was there was no floor underneath him. I did check the floor before I rushed to the very edge of the floor, which was sort of stable, that was remaining and reached out to grab him. His body went limp after I picked up. I panicked at first until I felt his chest going up and down from breathing. He was just sleeping. I walked slowly and carefully through the scattered remains of the roof in Alex’s room. The only place that was really damaged was Alex’s room. I somewhat still couldn’t believe that he had a stabilized foundation already. I went outside with Alex in my arms. Maria ran to me and started to look all over Alex’s body to check if he was alright. When she saw that he was just sleeping, she picked him out of my arms.

Alex woke up two days later. Repairing Alex’s room took at least a week to fully get repaired and clean since I ordered I needed the room fixed as soon as possible. Maria enjoyed sleeping with Alex for a week. She would talk about all the talks she had before going to sleep. Sometimes, it made me jealous about how much she gets to spend with Alex.

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I woke up three days later and found out what had happened through the maids gossiping like they usually do. I slept with Maria for about a week. It was interesting. She would talk about how I was born a genius and how kids usually awaken at the age of nine, but there are rare kids that awaken at the age of eight. She also talked about how hard it was to get kids on to the first stage of cultivation.

After a week, I finally got back my room but with different furniture and stuff. I had just woken up to a new day. I laid on my bed, staring up at the ceiling. I wonder how my parents were doing. I bet Arthur got stronger. A knock came in disturbing my thoughts. The door opened and Maria came in. She was wearing a dress that she usually wears when she is going outside.

“Sweety, mama is going to see grandpa. I will be back.” I nodded. I was an obedient child in general, but sometimes I felt like I am restricting myself from being free. “Also I brought someone you might like.”

Curiously, I followed her downstairs, into the guest room. There was a small blonde boy around my age staring right at me. His green eyes stood out like mine, but it was about two shades lighter. He gave me a shy smile as I approached him with Maria by my side. I went up to him and threw my hand out, so I could give him a shakehand. The boy curiously at my hand then shook it. The boy met my eyes and gave me a smile.

“Hello.” His voice was higher than I thought it would be.

“Hello.”

“Alex, this is the crown prince of the kingdom of Flores. His name is Prince Hermon del Vincent.” Wow, I did not expect to meet the prince. What was he doing in the kingdom of Bisea? ”The king of Flores is visiting Albert, so he brought the crown prince along.”

“Sure did.” A large built man came over. His blonde hair and green eyes were identical to Prince Hermon. This might be the king that dad was talking about, the friend.

“Can I talk to you?” I kindly asked him cheerfully. The king raised an eyebrow.

“Aren’t we talking?”

“I meant privately.” The guards went for their sword. Maria put a hand on my shoulder and was about to speak until the king raised his hand. This also made the guards by his side 

“Sure, young lad..” He was kind of chill about everything. It might be because I’m still a three year old. “Leave us alone for now.” Everyone bowed their heads, except for the prince, and left just the two of us alone.

“Please make yourself comfortable, your majesty.” The king let out a laugh.

“You sure are welcoming. Please sit yourself.” I sat down on the opposite chair, while giving the king the sofa with the cushion. I intertwined my fingers and rested my chin on it. I relaxed my elbows on my knees.

“Okay, so what did you want to talk about?” The king gave me a curious look as he shifted on the couch to make him more comfortable.

“How are mom, dad, and Arthur?” 

“Aren’t these your parents?”

“Sorry, let me make myself clear. How are Jake, Valerie, and Arthur?” The king’s eyes opened wide as he heard the names.

“Boy, what is your name?”

“Alexander Covington.” The king gasped.

“They are still depressed about your disappearance. These two and half years have been tough for them. Why are you here? I will take you back.”

“No, I’m not ready yet.” The king looked confused. “Also don’t tell them about you meeting me here. I want you to keep it a secret.”

“But-”

“Please!” I wasn’t begging at all.

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What was this? Right at the moment the door shut, I have been feeling nervous. My body was shaking just from starting to talk to him. It was like I wasn’t talking to a child, but my superior. I made eye contact with him. His eyes were strong and did not waver one bit, even when a king was standing before him. Was he a child? What was I thinking? Of course, he is, but there was something about him that I couldn’t put my finger on it. The nerve-racking feeling had been going since he was talking about Jake and Valerie, well since the beginning. But that feeling only intensified as he talked about his parents.

“When do you plan to go to Jake, Alexander?” The boy gave out a sigh.

“When the time is right.” Alexander sat up, which automatically made me stand up as if I was respecting. Seriously what is going on with me? I took a deep breath and started to walk towards the door. “Remember. Everything that happened here stays here with us.” I gave him a small nod. Alexander opened the door for me. Everyone came up to me, even Hermon

“Your son is very intelligent, Maria. I hope to see all of you again.” I turned around to Alexander. “Especially you, boy.” Maria looked confused and looked at me.

“Hermon, this is Alexander. I hope you two will become friends in the future.” I could feel Alexander had awakened already, so he would have a great future. If Herman and Alexander could be friends, that would benefit greatly in the future. I turned to Maria. “I’m going to go.”

I felt the mansion. Jake was one lucky fellow to have two geniuses in their family. Arthur had awakened at the age of seven, and now his second son has awakened at the age of three. I let out a sigh. Now I have to keep Alexander a secret to his own family. Jake was definitely not gonna like this.