Chapter 85 - 85 - From Heaven To The Pits Of Hell

"Finally… Alone!" Lucien exclaimed, heaving a satisfied, contented sigh, as he closed the door to his new room behind him.

If anyone asked him to summarize his experience with this new home of his, he would probably say: Luxurious. Dream-like. Unbelievable. Lavish.

He could go on and on about it. Just from looking at this incredible mansion from afar, one would be astonished. Standing atop the so-called Shade Hills, the community that housed the very top, the veritable 'creme' of the richest, most powerful individuals, each house, each mansion were several times of the size of his old orphanage.

Each mansion was attended to by a sizable crew of staff, chefs, maids, butlers, gardeners, security, guards… You name it, they had it. 

Still, there was one mansion above it all, only one had the privilege to be called, no.... To be titled as the 'Crown', to earn the fabled Number 1 spot, and be the undisputed ruler of this small enclosed domain. 

Shade Hills Number 1, the only Diamond Level VIP Manor, the VIP amongst the VIPs. This unbelievable building had its own tall, white marble walls protecting it, with a humungous grated gate barring entry to anyone that tried to enter. Several rough-looking men, all donning black suits, sunglasses looking more like secret agents than that of regular security that the other residents hired. Each of them had this strange, cold, fearless aura, a presence that said: 'Don't mess with me!'. 

Even for the untrained eye, it was clear that they were anything but normal. They were fearless warriors, a private army devoted in service to the Lady, and now the Young Master.

What was even more telling was that neither of them carried any visible weapon on them. Not even firearms, yet one wouldn't have that feeling of calm if they were to be standing in front of them.

Going on, once you managed to bypass the stationed guards and get past the security, you would be greeted by a front garden that most would probably never get the chance to see. Bright green, carefully attended lawn, neatly trimmed bushes lining up alongside the road as it lead them through a small roundabout that had a small fountain spewing crystal clear water in the air, before arriving in front of a set of white marble stairs.

The 'Blanco Carrara' as Sera referred to it with a smile after noticing his stumped gaze, were imported from Italy as it turned. Though he wasn't told, even after he asked, Lucien was certain that the small 6-step wide staircase had probably cost more than anything he could imagine. 

Continuing in the same motif, the front porch made a small roofed veranda as you suddenly found yourself in front of the ebony, matte black mahogany wood front door.

As one would probably expect after going through such a strong frontal display, the inside of such a mansion wouldn't be anything less than unbelievable going forward. 

The marble floorset continued on, with huge spaces, countless rooms each with its own functions. Guestrooms enough for probably the entire orphanage to sleep separately filled the ground floor's several hallways. 

Kitchens, Dining Rooms… yes, in the plural with a full-sized staff in each of them, looking more like a specialized restaurant than anything less awaited the guests and the duo to visit them any time of the day or night.

A humungous gym, training rooms to test any sort of enhancement, or elemental power. A huge library, full of books, several gardens to rest, to meditate… The options were countless. 

The mansion even had its own cinema!

Eventually, after more than an hour of introductions, Lucien was finally shown mercy and was led to a white oakwood door at the end of the second floor's main hallway. The hallway, unlike the rest, didn't have many other rooms, a simple living room with a glass door leading to a balcony, and another similar, simple-looking bright white painted door was all that this hallway had besides the usual lavish decorations.

A velvety, burgundy carpet was rolled over the yellow marble imported floor. A black pentagram was painted on it, with something resembling a crystal at its center. This was the room, prepared for the arrival of Lucien, the fated Young Master, the true lord, and undisputed Master.

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"This place… is something else!" Lucien exclaimed as he plopped down on his King Sized bed, instantly overwhelmed by the luxury he was thrown into. Even the bed itself, was soft, incredibly comfortable, and cozy… Something that Lucien wasn't familiar with at all. The hard, simple beds of the orphanage or the Facilities tables were like another world entirely.

He found himself smiling from ear to ear as he stretched out his hands, trying to cover the width of his new sleeping enclave, and finding the task impossible for him to achieve. He sighed, finally flashing a happy, delighted-looking smile over his face as he felt that maybe, just maybe things have started to turn for the better…

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His eyelids slowly, gradually feeling heavier, Lucien yawned as the exhaustion of the last slightly more than two weeks have finally started to catch up with him. 

Before sleep would have completely overtaken his mind and would have carried him towards the land of dreams, Lucien focused his mind one last time, forcing the system's screen to appear in front of him. 

Even before the bloody letters would have taken their places and revealed the evolutionary options for him to pick out, he have given the mental command. 

'System, I want the Base Meridian Vessel and the subsequent Enhanced Acupoints mutation to be completed BEFORE you begin assimilating the stored points and start the breakthrough. Is that possible?'

Instantly, the letters began to swirl and form a whirlwind in front of the boy's eyes, before settling into their appointed places and forming a message, a response from the mysterious entity.

[…::: Acknowledged, Host. According to the host's preference, the below mutations will be initiated with increased priority after you select the 'Okay' below this message.

1. Base Meridian Vessel: Cost 30 EP

Mutation includes: Full 8-point Meridian System, with a reinforced circulatory system. Requirement: 10 Strength, 10 Agility - Requirements Met!

2. Acupoints (Enhanced): Cost 20 EP

Mutation includes: With a new set of hundred and twenty brand new pressure points added to the system the body's natural healing can be enhanced by multiple folds. Also improved circulation both the physical and the spiritual. Requirement: 10 Strength, 10 Agility, Base Meridian Vessel mutation. - Requirements Met! :::…]

[…::: Note: The selected upgrades will alter the host's physique, some discomfort is to be expected. The host is advised to be prepared before selecting 'Ok'. 

Estimated Time Until Completion: 12 Hours :::…]

Lucien took his time reading through the messages and the warnings before he focused his gaze on the flashing 'Ok' text below it. Ignoring the 'Cancel' that floated calmly next to it, he confirmed his selection and closed his eyes, ready to give himself into the encroaching sleepiness…

However, just before he could reach that desired state of calm, his nervous system flared up. An overwhelming sense of pain, something akin to being thrown into the pits of hell burned his entire self…

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