"What!?"
"I don't feel that it's safe for you to join the academy," Evelyn Said with a sigh, preparing to hear the barrage of insults coming her way.
Collecting himself Alex attempted to null the turmoil now plaguing his mind due to what Evelyn noted.
"If I may ask," questioned Alexander
"Yes"
"Why do you feel such a way about me joining the The institute of the Stars,"
"It's not about my feelings, it's you," Evelyn said
"Clarify please"
"It's your negative attitude towards those superior in practice," " you reject insight from others and you stubbornly persist in wielding a sword, a weapon which you can hardly handle and yet you still have the gall to swing it as if you have talent in such a path. "
'What have you done, Alex? ' Alexander internally mumbled in a begrudged tone.
Each word of Alex's mother felt like a stab and unaccounted variable into Alexander's pre-planned life.
"You're stubborn to put it simply," Evelyn said in a gentle tone attempting to soften the tension created.
Now in a stupor, Alexander felt his work crumble and dread followed.
Until a soft thought came across his mind
"Mom,"
"Hm yes?" Evelyn said considering her son's demeanor and resolute expression
"I understand your sediment, but I desire power rather than leeching of you and Charlotte"
As she listened to Alexander her mind was shot with memories of a time when she had been young and idealistic
She also wanted to become stronger.
The strongest and reach a zenith not seen prior.
Evelyn wanted to create an unchallenged path.
She toiled for years only training! And training!
She shed rivers of blood, her muscles tore from overexertion and her mind was consumed by this lofty goal.
But talent shacked her to merely being stuck at the Pathmaker rank.
A mind-boggling achievement but nevertheless
She was not content with just this.
For years further the toiled
Evelyn gained valor and merit from her militant achievements during her reign within the military. Within Polemian Empire quickly rose to a high position.
And as such she was given access to superior treasures to act as a catalyst for advancing past the threshold…
But her efforts were in vain.
She hadn't been able to forge a true path and advance to the rank of Monarch.
Her path was too weak.
So when she watched Alex toil day to day with no progress she was slightly reminded of herself.
But one had to remember at least she knew what path was best attuned for her rather than recklessly following an incorrect one.
Biting her tongue Evelyn contemplated this matter in her head for several seconds before coming to a resolution.
"I am willing to allow you to take the entrance exams into the academy if you assure me that you will comply with my terms Alex," Evelyn said with a nod and a softened expression.
"I can assure you that I will mum," Alexander said
'That worked?' 'well I'm not necessarily complaining' he thought with
Giving Alex one more fleeting glance she closed her eyes and sighed.
"I'll get Mia to make us dinner," Evelyn said with a smile.