Silent Circle: The Vow of an Heir

Chapter 7: Lessons from Defeat

Darian attempted to communicate with one of the giant insect-like creatures. He thought of a question in his native language, and the words were instantly translated into a language understood by the insect.

The next day, Darian sat cross-legged in the spacious training room. Soft light from the ceiling panels illuminated the room, creating a calm yet energetic atmosphere. In his mind, Kai’s voice sounded clear and calm. “Today, we will focus on controlling telekinesis,” Kai said. “Try moving small objects first, like dust or feathers.

Focus your mind, imagine energy flowing from your body to the object, and control its movement smoothly.”

Darian followed Kai’s instructions. He focused his mind, trying to feel the energy flow within his body. Initially, he struggled.

His mind was still cluttered, not yet accustomed to his new powers. However, slowly, he began to feel it. A speck of dust floated in the air, moving according to his will. A small smile appeared on his face. He had succeeded!

After practicing for several hours, Darian began to master telekinesis to move larger and heavier objects.

He could lift small stones, move books, and even control the water movement in a glass. Kai praised him for his rapid progress. “Your abilities are developing very quickly, Darian,” Kai said. “This is thanks to your body’s regeneration, drastically improving your mental abilities. Now, we will move on to hypnosis.”

Kai explained the basic techniques of hypnosis, emphasizing the importance of concentration, suggestion, and emotional control.

Darian, with his sharply increased intelligence, quickly grasped these concepts. He practiced with Kai, trying to induce a hypnotic state in himself and then in Kai (in a simulated form). His abilities developed incredibly quickly. Within a few days, he was able to induce a hypnotic state in himself and others with ease.

Besides telekinesis and hypnosis, Darian also began studying medicine and martial arts. With his extraordinary learning ability, he mastered various medical and martial arts techniques in a short time.

He also began cultivating and absorbing the universe's pure energy within the spaceship. His progress was rapid, many times faster than ordinary humans on Earth.

The analogy was that five years of training on Earth was equivalent to one day of space training. His strength increased exponentially.

After mastering telekinesis, hypnosis, and basic martial arts techniques, Darian felt confident. He felt ready for more significant challenges. Kai, knowing Darian’s thoughts, created a combat simulation. Kai’s simulated opponent was a highly skilled alien warrior with combat abilities far exceeding Darian’s. The warrior moved with incredible speed; his attacks were accurate and deadly.

Darian tried telekinesis to stop the opponent’s attacks, but the warrior easily evaded them. He tried using hypnosis, but a strong mental shield protected the opponent’s mind.

Darian tried various martial arts techniques he had learned, but all were in vain. The opponent easily parried his attacks and delivered powerful counterattacks. In a short time, Darian was severely injured.

He fell to the ground, feeling a piercing pain. For the second time, Darian experienced bitter defeat. He realized his limitations. His strength was still far from enough to face an opponent as strong as this. He felt frustrated and desperate.

Kai, seeing Darian’s condition, stopped the simulation. “I know this is difficult, Darian,” Kai said. “But this defeat teaches you something valuable.

It reminds you of the importance of humility and acknowledging your limitations. The learning process never stops. There is always something to learn and improve.”

Darian pondered Kai’s words. He realized that this defeat was not the end of everything.

This was the beginning of a long journey to achieve greater power. He had to keep practicing, learning, and improving his abilities. He had to accept his current limitations and strive to surpass them.

He realized that there were higher dimensions or levels of existence beyond his current understanding, and he had to strive to reach them.

With renewed vigor, Darian rose from the ground. His wounds had healed quickly thanks to his body’s regeneration. He looked ahead with a stronger resolve. He was ready for the next challenge.

He would continue to train, learn, and improve his abilities until he reached the peak of his power. This defeat had taught him many things; he would use those lessons to become stronger.

Defeat after defeat did not break Darian’s spirit. Each defeat became a valuable lesson, sharpening his instincts, enhancing his abilities, and strengthening his resolve.

Kai guided him in analyzing each battle, identifying his weaknesses, and developing new strategies. He trained relentlessly, mastering telekinesis, hypnosis, and martial arts skillfully.

The pure cosmic energy he absorbed during his cultivation further strengthened his body and mind. One by one, he conquered the simulated alien warriors. Level five, four, three, and two warriors fell under his skillful and unexpected attacks.

Each victory further boosted his confidence, but he remained humble, remembering the valuable lessons from his previous defeats.

After defeating the level two warrior, Kai reported the simulation results to the Galactic Fleet Commander.

“Darian has shown remarkable progress,” Kai said. “He has mastered his abilities very well and could easily defeat the level two warrior. However, there are still level one warriors and a general whose abilities surpass the level one warriors.” The Galactic Fleet Commander listened carefully to Kai’s report.

He considered Darian’s abilities and the potential threats that might be faced in the future. After a while, he made a decision. “Enough,” he said. “Darian has shown extraordinary potential. He is ready to return to Earth and use his abilities for the good of every creature in the world.”

A white light enveloped Darian. Instantly, he was back where he had initially been found in the ravine. The cold, damp air pierced his skin. The smell of wet earth and moss filled his nostrils.

The long and challenging journey was over. Or so he thought. He sat on the ground, feeling the touch of a familiar yet alien world. The powers he had just mastered still surged within him, a power that felt so immense and not yet fully understood.

He felt a subtle vibration, like something was watching him from afar—a faint shadow on the horizon. Kai’s voice still echoed in his mind, “Remember, Darian, your power is a responsibility. Use it wisely.”

Darian rose, gazing at the dark sky and the bright full moon. The weight of responsibility felt heavy on his shoulders.

He would use his power for good, but was he ready for future challenges? Was the shadow on the horizon a sign of danger or an illusion? These questions hung in the air.

Only time would tell whether he could become tremendous or a victim of the power he had just mastered. Suddenly, a shadow moved in the darkness, disappearing behind the trees.