The Golem Mage - Chapter 546

Chapter 546: Ability Steal.

Chapter 546: Ability Steal.

# Previous Night
Later that night, shortly after the masked intruders had fled, Selene left the room to speak with the Royal guards responsible for safeguarding their section of the building.

She intended to address the lack of assistance despite the commotion that had taken place at their building.

Meanwhile, the rest of the team focused on restoring order to the room, Alec remained seated near Pale, patiently awaiting his awakening.

Lost in contemplation, Alec pondered the nature of his connection to the masked individuals who had sought him and Pale.

While it seemed that one group aimed to capture them alive, the Zero Clan enforcers appeared determined to eliminate Alec.

The attackers had targeted him relentlessly, and Pale had been the only one who had been rendered unconscious and nearly taken away.

€œAgnes, help me wake up this sleepyhead, I need answers, and I can€™t wait any longer,€ Alec instructed, addressing Agnes.

With Selene temporarily absent, Alec assumed his role as team captain and the highest student rank among them.

[> Low Tier Spell €“ Water Ball <]
Without hesitation, Agnes conjured a small water ball and promptly aimed it at Pale€™s face, causing him to cough and awaken from his unconsciousness, Pale opened his eyes to find Alec€™s stern gaze fixed upon him.

€œApologies for disturbing your beauty sleep, but I have a few questions that only you can answer, tell me precisely why your clan would want to kill me,€ Alec demanded, his expression firm.

€œ as I can€™t recall having any conflicts with them, and the only ancient clan I am determined to oppose and seek vengeance against is the Blaze Clan, because they owe me a debt involving the lost of a loved one,€ Alec said, revealing a resolute expression on his face.

€œSo, explain to me why an ancient clan like the Zero Clan, with whom I have had no interaction, would seek to eliminate me, a nobody team captain from a seemingly insignificant academy they don€™t even hold in high regard?

And don€™t tell me you don€™t remember, as three of your clan members recently came looking for you, and I€™m certain this attack is related to that, considering what that man said about you regretting something,€ Alec passionately concluded his statement.

The calm demeanour that once adorned Alec€™s face had vanished completely, replaced by a visage filled with rage and anger, and Pale understood why, given the ferocity with which the enforcers had attacked them, clearly intending to kill.

Anyone would be infuriated by such an assault, especially when the reasons behind it remained obscure.

Resting his neck on the chair, Pale sighed, seeking a momentary comfort from the plush, demonic beast skin.

€œI don€™t know why they would come after you like that, all I know is why they want me,€ Pale replied with a sigh.

€œAlright, then can you explain why the enforcers of your clan would want to kidnap you?€ Alec inquired, his tone softened with a hint of lingering anger.

As he realized that Pale€™s response was the most extended sentence he had uttered since his encounter with his clansmen after their last battle at the Colosseum.

€œIt€™s because of my newly awakened ability,€ Pale responded, capturing Alec€™s perplexed gaze.

Sensing his confusion, Pale realized he needed to provide a more detailed explanation before things became awkward, especially since the rest of the team had gathered around, listening intently to their conversation.

€œDo you realize that the Black Ice ability I have awakened is a variant of the ice element?€ Pale questioned, prompting Alec to nod in a dazed state of understanding.

€œYes, the lord enforcer of the Zero clan wants to take what is rightfully mine and give it to his son, as he believes that if his son awakens a variant ability, it would increase his chances of being accepted into the core family, they even threatened me on that day, saying that if I refuse to comply, my father will live a miserable life for the rest of his days at the clan,€ Pale explained, his voice filled with a mix of anger and despair.

€œThey even warned me not to even consider returning to the clan unless I am prepared to lose everything and face death,€ Pale added, his anger vibrating through his trembling body.

€œI don€™t really care about myself, but my father…

He has done so much for me, he has sacrificed a great deal, including his position, just to ensure I am raised properly without the burden of being labelled a bastard of an ancient clan, all he wanted is for me to have a fair chance,€ Pale said, his voice choked with silent sobs.

Alec listened attentively, at a loss for words, struggling to comprehend the gravity of what he had just heard.

After a few moments, he finally spoke, still trying to process it all.

€œHow is it even possible for your own awakened ability to be stolen?, It belongs to you, doesn€™t it?€ Alec asked, still grappling with the concept.

€œWell, the process of taking someone€™s ability is dangerous and detrimental to the person it is taken from, as their potential ends up being damaged, regardless of the care taken during the extraction,€ Pale explained, bitterness tainting his voice.

€œThe transfer of the ability to another person is a delicate and thought-out process as well, the recipient must share the same bloodline or possess an affinity that matches the variant ability, otherwise, the transfer may fail, resulting in the loss of the ability and consigning it to the annals of history.

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€œ This technique is considered forbidden, but various clans have traded for this forbidden knowledge with the Evil Sect,€ Pale concluded, shedding light on the intricate and dangerous nature of this ability transfer process.

€œ The ancient practice of transferring powers is used by aging patriarchs to pass their variant abilities or unique affinity to their successors, allowing them to exceed their own potential and achieve levels they never dreamed of as the powers never leave the clan, this served as the reason for the continued existence of such a forbidden technique.€
€œUnfortunately, there were those who used these methods for wicked purposes and personal gain, like the Lord Enforcer attempting to steal my awakened ability for his own child,€ Pale concluded, his explanation stirring sympathy among every member of the team who understood the weight of his situation.

€œWe will face this together, no one, I repeat, no one should treat a member of the War God Academy like this!€ Alec declared, his hand firmly placed on Pale€™s shoulder.

Alec couldn€™t fully grasp the anger he felt, but he understood that Pale€™s second awakening was made possible by the pills derived from the power of the Primordial Tree that cleansed his flawed constitution.

Realizing that Pale€™s ability was now in danger of being stolen, he couldn€™t help but feel as if they were about to steal from him as well.

After all, he had been the anchor that led to Pale€™s awakening.

€œI suppose I have one more corrupt ancient clan to add to my list of enemies, I swear, when I become stronger, I will seek justice against every corrupt member of the Pale Clan I encounter, they will pay for their actions,€ Alec vowed, his voice filled with determination and a thirst for vengeance.