ONLINE: Blades of Eternity - Chapter 34

Chapter 34: A STORAGE RING?

‘I guess I gotta put some clothes on’ Kaelen thought as he suddenly focused his senses on the storage ring he is wearing on of his right fingers. And in no time at all, a complete set of the Pace Setter Academy internal students uniform suddenly appeared and covered all the important and a few unimportant part of his body.

‘Where have you been all my life?’ Kaelen thought with a satisfied look on his face while he observed the ring. But a this moment, he suddenly remembered that he was supposed to ask General Cao what is the name of this ring.

‘Time to go find General Cao’ Kaelen thought with a determined look on his face as he readed himself to go out of the room.

“Oh, it seems like you have really woken up from your little nap” But right before Kaelen could walk out of the room, he suddenly heard a thick and manly yet familiar voice right where the door is located.

And in just a few moments later, Kaelen saw the door opening as General Cao and the same girl who previously dropped the tray and ran off come into the room.

“Thank you for rescuing us General Cao” Kaelen hurriedly said with a slight bow the instance General Cao and the girl fully entered the room.

“Oh you don’t have to thank me. I wasn’t the one who rescued you guys from that ferocious beast, All I did was to carry you from the arms of the rescuer and brought you here” General Cao hurriedly explained with a wry smile on his face.

“Well then who saved us?” Kaelen then asked with a curious look on his face.

“It was the head guard of the Grey family. You can go thank him when you are ready” General Cao said answered with a nonchalant tone.

‘Now wonder Ethan and Grey wasn’t with me when I woke up, they must have followed that man back to the Grey family’ Kaelen thought while he said in an enlightened tone.

“Oh! I sure will General Cao”

But right at this moment, Kaelen eyes caught sight of the girl who is behind General Cao observing him cautiously.

“Hello there miss, my name is Kaelen, can I know yours?” Kaelen suddenly asked with a friendly smile on his face. But the girl hid even more behind General Cao as as she heard his voice. This made Kaelen have an awkward smile on his face.

“Oh, this here is my daughter. Her name is Hallen. Come on, why don’t you go greet our guest?” General Cao who noticed the awkwardness immediately said as she brought the girl behind him forward in a caring manner.

“I-Its nice to meet you” Hallen said in a very low and timid voice while performing a slight bow before she quickly went back behind General Cao.

“Nice to meet you too” Kaelen replied to the girl with a helpless smile on his face.

“Please forgive my daughter’s behavior, I don’t know why she is suddenly acting this way?” General Cao said with a wondering look on his face. But Kaelen just had a odd look on his face as he thought.

‘She should be the one doing the forgiving. And if only you knew what happened here a few minutes ago’

“General Cao, there is something I have been meaning to ask you” But Kaelen eventually came back to normal as he said.

“Oh? And what is that something?” General Cao asked back with a light smile now on his face.

“What is the name of this ring you gave me?”Kaelen quickly asked as he showed General Cao the ring that is on one of his right fingers.

“Oh that? That’s called a storage ring” General Cao answered calmly.

“Storage ring?” Kaelen muttered in surprise as he thought.

‘What a simple name’

“Yes, its a simple looking yet complex ring that is used to store most of our stuffs” General Cao explained calmly.

“Oh? But why did you give me such an item General Cao. Isn’t this rare to find or expensive to get?” Kaelen asked again with a curious look on his face.

“Well it is rare to get or expensive to buy for students like you, But for me it is the total opposite. Look, I even have one worn right now” General Cao said as he showed Kaelen his left hand.

And what Kaelen saw was a ring of similar pattern to the one he is wearing on General Cao’s left hand.

“So is that all the questions you like to ask me?” General Cao said again with a light smile on his face.

‘Cool..’ But Kaelen didn’t answer him immediately as he thought in awe when he saw the ring on General Cao’s left hand. After a while, he quickly came back to his senses as he said.

“Sorry for my behavior General Cao. I was just awed by your answer you previously gave me”

“It’s fine, I get that a lot. So do you have any other questions you want to ask me?” General Cao said in a soft chuckle.

“Actually yes, can you please tell me the history of the cavern of beginnings?” Kaelen quickly asked with glittery eyes.

“The cavern of beginnings? Why do you want to know that?” General Cao asked with a confused look on his face.

“Well…. I am just curious of the place after the unbelievable boost it gave me in talents” Kaelen hastily answered as he thought worriedly.

‘I can’t let him know about my system just yet’

“Well if you must know then you better take a seat because this history might be long” General Cao said with a serious look now on his face. But Kaelen was cool with it as he hurriedly went to sit on the bed in the room. Right after that, General Cao began to talk.

“The Cavern of Beginnings is one of the most ancient and revered sites in Aetheris, deeply entwined with the mystical history of the land and the founding of the Pace Setter Academy. This vast underground complex, hidden beneath a secluded mountain range, has been a source of wonder and mystery for centuries. Its origins are shrouded in myth and legend, with tales suggesting it was created during the dawn of magic itself.”

“According to legend, the cavern was formed when the first magical energy burst forth from the core of Aetheris, shaping the land and imbuing it with mana. This primal force, often referred to as the “First Breath,” left behind a unique geological formation—a labyrinth of tunnels and chambers that became the Cavern of Beginnings. The walls of the cavern are covered in strange symbols and runes, believed to be the original script of the ancient magical language, inscribed by the primal forces themselves.”

“The Cavern of Beginnings is more than just a natural wonder; it is considered a cradle of magic. It is said that the ambient mana within the cavern is unlike any found elsewhere in the world, a pure and uncorrupted source of energy. This unique environment made it a sacred site for early mages and scholars who sought to understand the mysteries of magic. The cavern’s mana flows in natural streams and pools, sometimes manifesting as glowing, ethereal lights that dance along the walls and ceiling.”

“The cavern has been the site of countless historical events and discoveries. Early civilizations that settled near the mountain range believed the cavern was a gateway to the divine, a place where the gods themselves communicated with mortals. As such, it became a place of pilgrimage and study, attracting mages, alchemists, and scholars from across Aetheris.”

“The most significant chapter in the cavern’s history began with the arrival of the legendary mage, Alaric Thorne, who would later become the founder of the Pace Setter Academy. Alaric was a renowned scholar and adventurer, known for his insatiable curiosity and unmatched magical prowess. He came to the Cavern of Beginnings seeking knowledge and power, driven by the rumors of its ancient secrets and unparalleled magical energy.”

“According to historical records, Alaric spent several years exploring the depths of the cavern. It was during this time that he made a discovery that would change the course of history—the hidden chamber of the First Breath. This chamber, deep within the labyrinth, contained a unique crystalline structure that seemed to pulse with the very essence of magic. Alaric realized that this crystal was a focal point of the world’s mana, a relic from the time when magic first entered Aetheris.”

“In his studies, Alaric uncovered ancient texts and runes that spoke of a prophecy: a great power would be born from the Cavern of Beginnings, a power that could either unite or destroy the world. Believing himself to be part of this destiny, Alaric decided to establish a place of learning near the cavern. He envisioned an academy that would train future generations in the responsible use of magic, ensuring that the power of the Cavern of Beginnings was used to protect and nurture Aetheris rather than harm it.”

“And this here is the history of the cavern of beginnings” General Cao concluded with a light smile on his face.

‘Damn….’ Kaelen thought with an overwhelming look on his face.