First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System novel Chapter 196

Chapter 196: Shocking Arya and Emilia

Orion ignored the whispered speculations and gossip around him, calmly maintaining his stride.

His expression remained serene, eyes focused ahead, entirely unfazed by the inquisitive gazes following his every move. After all, he was accustomed to attracting attention wherever he went by now, and petty rumors hardly bothered him.

Without stopping, he continued straight toward the serene gardens near the western side of the academy grounds, knowing exactly where he would find Arya and Emilia.

The gentle fragrance of blooming flowers drifted soothingly through the crisp morning air, creating a calming and refreshing atmosphere as he approached.

Ahead, amidst the lush greenery, Arya and Emilia were quietly chatting near a beautifully sculpted marble bench beneath a grand cherry blossom tree.

Arya’s usually bright and energetic demeanor seemed noticeably calmer, almost subdued compared to her usual exuberance. Emilia stood beside her with the same composed and graceful presence Orion had grown accustomed to.

Sensing his presence, both girls turned their heads simultaneously. Arya’s violet eyes instantly widened, her calm demeanor vanishing immediately as excitement flooded her expression.

"Brother Orion!" Arya exclaimed joyfully, jumping swiftly to her feet, eyes sparkling with enthusiasm. "You’re finally back! We were both really worried!"

Orion chuckled softly, approaching calmly as he warmly greeted them, "Good morning, Arya, Emilia. Sorry for worrying you both."

Arya stepped forward eagerly, clearly bursting with curiosity and concern. "Are you feeling okay now? What exactly happened that day? Instructor Viren carried you out unconscious due to some complication at the Origin Mana Pool, and after that, we couldn’t get any information from anyone!"

Just as Orion opened his mouth to respond, Emilia’s composed expression shifted into one of shock and disbelief. Her steel-blue eyes widened dramatically as she sharply inhaled, sensing the subtle but strong changes in Orion’s mana.

"Wait a moment..." Emilia’s usually calm voice trembled faintly, clearly not believing what she had sensed. "Your mana... Orion, just what level have you reached now? This is—"

Orion laughed gently, raising both hands in a calming gesture to ease their excitement and curiosity. "Calm down, calm down, both of you. Give me a chance to explain properly, alright?"

Arya and Emilia exchanged eager, impatient glances before quickly settling down onto the marble bench, their eyes fixated intensely upon Orion, clearly eager for answers.

Orion smiled gently, sitting across from them, and began to explain patiently. "As you both know, I went to the Origin Mana Pool that day."

"My intention was only to stabilize my foundation before breaking through to the Second Level, but once I began absorbing mana, my body and mana channels resonated strongly with the mana there. Without realizing it, I broke through multiple levels simultaneously."

He paused momentarily, letting them absorb the incredible revelation before continuing calmly, "By the end of it all, I had already reached the peak of the Third Level—not only in Mana Cultivation but also in my Physique Path."

Arya’s jaw dropped, and Emilia sat frozen in shock, staring at Orion in disbelief. Both girls remained speechless for several seconds, clearly overwhelmed by the unprecedented feat Orion had just casually described.

Arya finally broke the silence, voice faintly trembling with worry and concern, "Brother Orion, isn’t such rapid climb in ranks dangerous? Aren’t there severe side effects from advancing multiple levels so quickly?"

Orion gently shook his head reassuringly, smiling warmly to ease her worries. "You don’t have to worry about that. After the incident, my grandparents carefully examined my body and mana channels multiple times."

"Everything is stable, and there are no hidden injuries or side effects. I’ve spent the past few days resting and consolidating my breakthroughs."

Emilia exhaled softly, finally regaining her composure as she spoke slowly, "This... truly goes beyond anything we’ve ever heard of, Orion. Reaching the Third Level simultaneously in both cultivation paths within mere days... You’re redefining what it means to be a prodigy."

[Truly, girl, even I have never heard of such a talent even in the distant lands, much less this kingdom.]

The spear spirit said with slight disbelief in her tone.

Arya eagerly nodded her head in agreement, eyes sparkling with newfound admiration and excitement. "Brother Orion, you’re really incredible. The academy will be thrown into absolute chaos once they find out!"