CHAPTER 36: DARK LIMIT TECHNIQUE

King Alex’s lips curled into a faint smile as he could see fear in the eyes of his two sons.

They had fallen back, creating distance between themselves and him.

He wasn’t angry, he understood them quite well.

This was the reactive power of a 9th-grade weapon.

A weapon that could be commanded by Sword Level, Sword Generals, and yet it fell within his grip.

In the past, many have fought him for this weapon, despite the countless battles he has fought.

He still held this vibrant blade, not letting it escape his presence.

King Alex chuckled softly, "He-he-he-he-he, I can guess you all can feel it, right?" He asked.

The art of unsheathing the graded weapon was serene, but the second it was out of its sheath.

Its presence became even more domineering.

Caden’s eyelid twitched, it took a lot of guts for him to remain in this hall even when his cells were basically trying to force him out of there.

Prince Kane was even worse; if Prince Caden had chosen to run away, then he would have run.

He didn’t just want to look like a coward in the presence of his father. This was why he had forced himself to stay back.

King Alex tightened his grip on the 9th-grade sword, and a single swing sliced through space itself.

A lopsided grin escaped his lips "I’ll tell you something boys" King Alex paused for a second "House Ryder has five mana style techniques and three magecraft arts"

"The runed soul technique, the fist salvation technique, the spatial amplification technique, the battle sword technique, and the dark limit technique." King Alex took a step forward.

His action caused the boys to move back even more.

King Alex continued "I’ve seen you boys use fist salvation technique, runed soul technique, and spatial amplification technique"

"But I’m sure even Caden understands the battle sword technique in a fraction," King Alex said. "These five mana style techniques were created and founded by our ancestors"

"And it’s passed down from generation to generation..." King Alex paused, "Y, ou should know what I meant, right?" He asked.

The boys nodded. "It must remain in House Ryder," Caden answered.

King Alex nodded "That’s correct, but even if you are a sharp kid, Caden.....I’m certain you haven’t learnt or mastered these techniques from the eleventh form up to the hundredth form, right?" King Alex asked.

Caden nodded with a smile "Father is knowledgeable, I only mastered up to the tenth form in every mana style except the dark limit"

"I don’t even know a single form in the dark limit technique" Caden answered truthfully.

King Alex’s smile broadened "It’s understandable, House Ryder’s dark limit technique isn’t something that could be easily learnt"

"It’s preserved for the Patriarch of House Ryder and King of Morningstar, the same goes to the three magecraft arts"

"You both will also be practicing magic since you can cultivate both Sword Level cultivation and Mana Convergence Stage"

"But I came here to show you something" King Alex suddenly raised his hand, lifting his sword into the air.

"One of you two boys will become the heir apparent of Morningstar" His eyes flickered "And since you will be heading for your royal academies"

"I just want you to understand what it feels like to become the King of Morningstar, to be the Patriarch of House Ryder"

Suddenly, the air shook vigorously, and King Alex’s Mana Core was exposed. The space shook vigorously.

"This is the first form of House Ryder’s dark limit technique" Upon hearing that, Caden’s eyes gleamed.

’This power, this is it’ Caden’s lips curled up, exposing his large grin. He could feel it once again.

One of the powers that made him feared as the Ghost of Purple.

The Dark Limit Technique.

He was able to get his hands on a single portion of this technique but that small portion made him extremely dangerous to the Red Continent.

There is a reason why the Reds made sure Morningstar fell before they carried out their true plans.

King Alex twitched for a second as he chanted.

House Ryder’s Dark Limit Technique-1st Form.

Broken Dream Shadows!

In that moment, the entirety of the gallery was engulfed in absolute shadows. Both princes collapsed on their knees.

Panting as they sweated profusely, they struggled to fight off the weakness in their eyes.

The pleasure that wants them to sleep, even Caden was unable to resist this power.

It was cast by a Sword Level, Sword General after all.

But before it could subdue them, King Alex dispelled it. Making them recover, both princes could feel the overwhelming strength of a single form.

"Dark Limit Technique," Prince Kane muttered. He clenched his fist.

Even though he had desired the throne of Morningstar long ago. This motivated him even more.

He’s determined to get his hands on this absolute power.

Seeing the resolve in his eyes, King Alex nodded with a smile, he turned to see Caden smiling at him.

"What a strange kid you truly are, Caden." King Alex couldn’t help but smile. Caden slowly got up from his knees.

Caden cupped his hands, he bowed his head before the King "I’ve learnt a lot, my king"

"I promise to bring glory to Morningstar when I become king," he said. Saying that, He bowed his head once again.

He took his 4th-grade weapon, leaving the gallery without even a slight hesitation.

While passing through an empty hallway, his eyebrows furrowed as he met someone he never wished to meet.

Morningstar’s Chief Advisor Benjamin Ortega.

They crossed paths, but no words were spoken. There was heavy tension in the air.

While breaking the silence. Benjamin walked past Caden but before he could leave the scene, Benjamin’s words caused shook Caden’s heart.

"It seems you already know what I am" Benjamin spoke, "I don’t know how a little runt like you was able to figure it out"

"But I’ll tell you one thing.....You cannot escape what’s coming!"

"I hope you die a painful death" After saying that, Chief Advisor Benjamin Ortega walked out of the scene.

Heading towards the gallery to meet the King when Caden slightly tilted his head, his lips curled into a faint smile.

"That’s where you’re wrong buddy, I won’t be dying anytime soon"

"Not until I bury you and those filthy Reds"