Chapter 12:Talent - Orange
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The city quieten down after some time. Everyone went back to what they were doing. Although there was still some places where the issue of Grey retaking the test was still talked about, it wasn't really much.
Grey didn't think of any other thing and focused fully on comprehending the Lightning element, since he already made a breakthrough, it would be easier, wait, saying easier will give people the wrong idea, it would be less hard. Now that's better.
It got less hard for him, and he saw some improvements as he studied the element more. In this fashion, one month quickly went in a flash.
The pressure on Grey increased as it got closer to the time of the test. Now he had only two months left, he had to make significant improvements within these two months to ensure he makes his mother proud.
Grey didn't know if he can make it in time, but he knew he was going to try his best no matter what.
It took him so long just to have any improvements in the element he was more attuned with, "Just how long will it take to comprehend other elements turn"
Grey was tired but not frustrated, he knew by increasing his talent and also having another element, it would increase his cultivation speed. This way, he would be able to catch up and quickly surpass his peers who started cultivating before him.
All he needed is time. Only, time waits for no man. Fortunately, Elementalists gets to live long the higher their level. So he still has a lot of time on his hands.
Grey noticed he had made good progress during this month, so he decided it was time to check if his talent increased.
After entering the chaos space, he walked towards the stone slowly. He stood there feeling apprehensive for some time.
He slowly breathed out, before placing his hands on the stone. Once again, the unknown energy went into his body from the stone. After going a circle in his body, it went back to the stone.
Grey was her light, and she likes the cheerful him, if he suddenly starts behaving like people usually do, he wouldn't be fun to be with. Grey always makes her laugh, so she enjoys his company a lot.
Martha returned after taking a bath. By the time she got down, Grey had already prepared the table. They sat together and started eating.
Martha couldn't deny it, Grey was a great cook. But she restrained herself from praising him.
"I'm such a great cook" Grey exclaimed after doing the dishes.
Martha rolled her eyes when she heard this, 'At least let someone praise you first' Grey really is one of a kind. But he is always a great company.
"Mom, I have good news for you" Grey said with a mysterious smile.
"Oh, what is it?" Martha raised her brow when she heard Grey.
"Well, I managed to advance to an Orange talent today" Grey said with a proud face.
"Really" Martha was stunned when she heard this. But quickly, it turned to joy. Grey being able to increase his talent is something unbelievable, but she knew Grey would never lie to her. He probably wouldn't even think of it, he really is scared of her.
"Congratulations, that's great news" Martha congratulated him happily.
"Mom, I'm aiming for a Purple talent before the test" Grey told her his aim.
Martha looked at Grey, "Don't put too much pressure on yourself, having an Orange talent is already considered good. Especially with that element of yours" Not that she wanted to discourage him, but she knew some times, it was best to take it easy.
"Don't worry mom, I'm confident about this. If I can't make it before the test, I'll just make it after it. It's no big deal" Grey assured her. 'I'm definitely going to make it before the test' Grey declared in his heart.
"Okay baby, remember to your health comes first. Don't overwork yourself" Martha said with care. Grey has always been her pride and joy. She still remembered how happy she was the day of his birth. 'What a rascal' She said in her heart when she remembered just how troublesome he was as a child.