s in the solar system, Jinvolo tried to teach me about the halo s

ion. "So, we have the Golden Halo, then the Crimson, Phoenix, Ethereal, Arcane, S

s. Most people don't even reach the Chrono Halo, but those who do and push the

, I wouldn't even be able to understand you?" I asked,

anslates it to the listener's language in real-time. It's a nifty feature, and we have the Universe to thank for it, even if it can be a bit of a prankst

would probably write endless research papers on this phenom

s. Anyway, we need to focus on enhancing your halo and vampiric abilities, especially since you're a potential

, my interest piqu

to a raw, primal energy that surpasses all halos. It's said to unleash unimaginable power, but at a great cost. Most who attempt to use Redness never recover-they become

spine at his words.

er were among them. It's said that only those with the purest lineage or a unique connection to the energy can use it safely. The King and Queen of Vampires-your parents-were able t

and sister could wield such a terrifying power, and that I might have the po

early invincible. But it's not just about raw power; it's about the depth of control. It allows manipulation over life and death, the physical and meta

e gravity of his words. "S

r destroy it, depending on who wields it. That's why mastering your halo and vampiric abilities

what lay ahead. "Then let's keep trainin

and night, honing our skills, enhancing our halos, and unlocking new abilities. The Ethereal Halo had opened up new realms of possibilities for Flora and me, allowi

plating something beyond our comprehension. One day, during a particularly grueling tra

" I asked, sen

g about Redness," he said quietly. "About what it could do in th

you just said it's dangerou

understand it, even if just a little. If I can control it, e

dictable Redness was, how it could turn even the most discipli

" I said, my voice

a strange, almost electric energy. His aura flickered, shifting from the deep blue of the Arcane Halo to a crimson red, pulsating with a

swirled like a vortex. But then his expression changed, contorting with pain and fear. The red aur

I shouted, fear g

effort, he wrenched himself free from the grip of Redness. The aura a

im, my heart pound

Redness is...something else. It's like trying to hold back a tidal wa

l of concern. "You scared us,

ak smile. "I wo

arred relentlessly, testing the limits of our halos and honing our combat skills. During one part

struggled to catch my breath, Flora rushed over,

forcing a smile. "Just

er hand gently touching my cheek. "You need to be more

ss. For a moment, everything else faded away-the training, the danger, the weight of our mi

lushed, and she gave me a shy smile. "S

d by her gesture. "Don't apologize,

ut her smile widened. "

r, before Jinvolo's voice broke the silence. "Alright,

erious expression on his face. "Alright, Nova, Flora," he began, his tone commanding, "I am go

I repeated, intrigue

ng nearly invisible to the naked eye. It's a form of advanced cloaking, or invisibility, that not only hides you from sight but also masks your pr

It requires immense concentration and precise control of your energy. When you activate it, you're essentially

d. "So, it's more than just hiding physic

nce, becoming one with the shadows themselves. It's a complex skill that takes time and practice to maste

, both of us eager to try. "S

your breathing. The Phantom Veil relies on a state of inner stillness. Close your eyes and focu

centrated on my breathing, feeling the steady rise and fall of my chest. Gradually, I became a

ward, spreading through your body and into the space around you. Let

dow, wrapping around my body and extending into the surrounding darkness. It was a stra

r eyes," Jinvo

was partially translucent, fading into the shadows. Flora had a si

both managed to activate the Phantom Veil. Now, try moving while maintaining

ow constant while moving; every step threatened to break my concentration. But

l. She glanced at me, her eyes bright with excitemen

enthusiasm. "Yeah, we

more you practice, the better you'll become at sustaining the Phantom Veil. Now, let's try something more challenging. I wan

o combat stances, our bodies still partially cloaked in shadows. As we began to

h was a test of my focus and control. But with each passing moment, I

ood. You're both quick learners. Keep it

couldn't help but feel a deep

pire techniques from the scriptures. Each move was more complex than the last, demand

echnique is particularly useful for confusing your enemies," Jinvolo explained, demonstrating how to use a drop of blood to create a perfect duplicate of himself. The

ing my every movement and expression. Flora's mirage was just as convincing, her control over it surprising

ctice, the more complex the mirages you'll be able to create. In time, you

you to move through shadows as if they were doorways," he explained. "It's a form of short-range te

nvolo's careful guidance, Flora and I began to grasp the basics. It required a deep connection with the

to the other, appearing beside Jinvolo with a look of triumph on my face. Flora soon follow

. "You're both progressing faster than I expected. Now let's

w Step in various combat scenarios. We sparred with each other, incorporating the ne

ity to teach them with such clarity made me realize just how skilled he truly was. I couldn't help but wonder a

something," I began, looking at him curiously. "How did you manage to learn all these techniques and spells so qui

ime studying and practicing, dedicating myself to understanding the intricacies of magic and the ancient

ora echoed, loo

e on the line, you find ways to push beyond your limits. For me, learning these techniques was a matter of surviva

still, your understanding of so many different arts, from vampire techniques to arcane spells,

different origins and require different forms of energy. But I've learned that the key is to find harmony between them. I

tion. "That's amazing, Jinvolo. You've turned

to pass on what I've learned to both of you. You're both incredibly ta

s letting on. "Jinvolo, one more thing... you've mentioned before that only a few people in the universe have been able to

've tried to tap into it, I've felt like I was on the brink of losing myself, of becoming something else entirely. I've never been able to fully control it, not like your parents

... It's not just about power, then. It's about knowing who yo

It's not something to be taken lightly. But I believe that with the right guidance and enough determi

. I looked at her with a mix of anger and uncertainty, feeling conflicted about

them busy, haven't you?" She

" Jinvolo demanded

brother," she replied,

k you very much

e suggested, a challenging glint in her eye

er in my voice. "Prepare to lose."

ee what the next heir to the Vampiric Throne is mad

my halo instantly and used Shadow Step

e?" she mocked as she activated her Void Whisper

smile. I looked at her, puzzled, realizing Jinvolo hadn't mentioned this halo in

feel the pain shooting through my shoulder as she twisted it behind m

ted, her voice dripping with disdain. "I expected

d her, casting dark shadows that seemed to dance with her movements. She was toying with me, lettin

continued, her voice now filled with a mocking tone. "Y

e wind out of me, and I gasped for breath, struggling to stand. But before I co

ce, Nova," she hissed. "You

trying to move a mountain. Desperation surged through me as I realized how helpless I was against

d. But with a flick of her hand, my sister sent a wave of shadowy e

my sister said coldly. "T

r feet, but she was powerless to help. Jinvolo stood beside

enjoying my suffering. And then, without warning, she lifted her foot and kicked me hard in the side, sen

I struggled to get up. "You can't even defend y

pain as she loomed over me, her eyes cold and merciless. She raised her

erupted between us. A figure materialized out of thin air, blocking her p

. He held his scythe with both hands, its blade glowing

sion darkening. "Stay out of this,

m, ripples of energy flowing outward, distorting the ve

Halo intensifying. "And who

," Kai replied, his voice ste

ration, my sister unleashed a torrent of dark energy at Kai. But he was ready. With a swift motion,

stepping forward. "I've fought beings far strong

her growing darker, more intense. She summoned a weapon, a dark, jagged blade that seemed to absorb the l

lade," he said, recognizing the weapon. "So, you've be

ssible speed, his Multiverse Halo flaring to life as he parried her attack with his scythe. T

r's dark energy clashed with Kai's multiversal power, each strike sending ripples through space a

ved with a fluid grace, his every motion precise and calculate

his voice cutting through th

eality itself. The tear expanded, forming a portal that seemed to lead to an

s," she muttered, st

y. "Now, stand down, or I'll send you through t

en Kai and the portal. Then, with a growl of frustration,

don't think this is over, Kai. You may be on par with o

nd disappeared into the shadows. As the portal closed behi

Nova?" he asked, k

my ribs throbbing with every

've got a lot of potential, Nova. Don't let h

ng everything that had happened

ing away. "No problem. Just remember, strength is

led within me, and memories of the day I thought he killed my mother flooded back, the

know you ordered those men to. You took my life away from me; I felt my soul leaving my bo

ng in his eyes-regret, maybe, or sadness. He sighed deeply,

e said quietly. "It's time you knew the truth about your past-

could possibly explain why you did what you did? Why you destroye

s the eldest daughter of the Vampire King and Queen, your real parents. She saw through their disturbing nat

r of the Vampire King and Queen? It made no sense. She was m

power to cloak you both from their sight, to hide you from their influence. She wanted you to hav

aced by confusion and a sinking dread. "Why did

al parents found you. They sent several vampires, including Liora, to retrieve her. But when your mother didn't comply, your father ordered them to take her

hest, the gravity of Kai

pated your father's actions and suggested a plan. She wanted to make it appear as if you were left alone, hoping you would grow stronger on your

nd you... you lied to me? You d

ts. I was to fake my own death to motivate you to explore the Universe and uncover the truth about yourself. I'm deeply sorry for the

nto a storm of confusion and betrayal. "So, all of thi

ur sister and I sought to shield you from the corruption and darkness that ruled our world. She's not dead,

de down, and now I had to come to terms with the fact that my sister-t

eed to bring her back and put an end to the darkness that has consumed our li

ll help you in any way I can. But first, you need to heal and prepare.

st about my own strength or the immediate threats I faced. It was now about a deeper legacy, a fami