Even more lust

Even more lust

Gregoria witnessing the overwhelming display of power, murmured in astonishment, "He really has transcended the Grand Mage realm..."

Regina, still in shock, turned to her mother-in-law and asked, "But how? How is this even possible?" Her voice was filled with both wonder and concern, struggling to comprehend what she was seeing.

Gregoria shook her head slowly, her eyes still fixed on Julian. "I don't know how," she replied, her voice filled with bewilderment. "This level of power... it's beyond anything I've ever seen."

Eva, confused, glanced at Eleanor and asked, "Why are you bowing?"

Eleanor, still kneeling, looked up and replied, "I don't know... it just feels like I need to. His presence... it's like it holds power over the very element I wield. I can't explain it, but I feel compelled to bow."

Everyone was stunned by Eleanor's words. The idea that Julian now held such authority over lightning, an element that ran through their own veins, was overwhelming. The air in the room grew thick with awe and disbelief, as they all realized that Julian's power had surpassed anything they had ever imagined.

As they glanced at the transformed Julian, a profound sense of reverence washed over them. His glowing white hair, the crackling lightning around his armor, and the calm yet overwhelming aura he exuded made him seem like the very embodiment of the god they had always prayed to. The sheer presence he commanded left them in awe, as if they were in the presence of divinity itself.

Alden, who had always prided himself on his strength, felt an unfamiliar shiver run down his spine as he looked at his son. The sight of Julian raising his hand, effortlessly commanding the skies to calm, sent waves of unease through him. The ominous stillness was broken by the crackling sound of a single, massive lightning bolt that formed in Julian's hand, pulsating with raw, untamed power.

"Did you really just go toe-to-toe with Father like that?" Eva asked, her eyes wide with admiration as she took a bite of her food.

Julian chuckled, wiping his mouth with a napkin. "I just wanted to see how far I've come. Besides, he always likes a good challenge."

Alden, sitting at the head of the table, grinned proudly. "You certainly gave me a run for my money. I'm impressed, son."

The atmosphere around the table shifted from awe to camaraderie as family members shared stories and laughter, celebrating not just Julian's newfound power but the bonds that tied them together.

Julian noticed a distinct change within himself as he enjoyed the meal—his senses were heightened, and an unfamiliar surge of desire coursed through him. It was more intense than anything he had experienced before, leaving him both surprised and slightly bewildered. He glanced around the table, noticing his family members in a new light, which only added to his confusion.

"Hey, system," Julian called out, eager to understand this shift.

"Yes, host," the system replied promptly.

"Why do I feel even more lustful than before? Shouldn't a god have controlled emotions?" Julian asked, trying to reconcile his newfound power with the feelings that seemed to overwhelm him.