Single Mother of a Werewolf Baby novel Chapter 248

Chapter 248: Awakening Second Bloodline

Eleanor regained consciousness shortly after she had been brought to the healer’s pavilion. The healer on night duty examined her and found nothing amiss. Her body bore no visible injuries.

Hearing that, Professor Sylpha finally allowed herself a breath of relief, though her voice carried a trace of annoyance.

"I told you not to reach for powers beyond your limit. But you never learn to keep your greed in check. Well then, what happened? Did you receive your item?"

Eleanor managed a faint smile. "Believe me, Professor, I wasn’t tempted by power. I chose what seemed like a rather ordinary one. But I was sent into a trial with a very difficult riddle. I became so invested in solving it that I overexerted myself."

The professor regarded her impassively. "Fine, fine. At least you succeeded in receiving your gift. Stay here for the night. The healers will examine you again in the morning, and you’ll go directly to homeroom after that."

"Thank you, Professor," Eleanor said sincerely.

Once the professor had left, Eleanor lay back on the bed, her thoughts drifting towards what had happened.

"I didn’t receive a weapon or tool," she mused silently, "but the power I gained might be far more useful. Nora, I remember seeing some kind of system window. Can you bring it up for me?"

"No, Master," Nora replied gently. "It was an information window that appeared only at that moment. I did not see it directly... I found it through your memory. But I can recreate a copy for you. I also examined your third eye. There really is an eye hidden beneath the skin of your forehead. It lacks lashes or any outer features... it is only an eye. But I cannot probe it further; an energy field surrounding it blocks my scan."

Eleanor took the revelation in stride. "Alright, then. Show me the window."

A translucent panel shimmered into view before her mind’s eye:

[Eye of Wisdom / Odin’s Eye]

Level 1: When opened, it eliminates ignorance, illusion, and desire, leading to complete freedom from worldly attachment.

Level 2: Locked.

Level 3: Locked.

Level 4: Locked.

Level 5: Locked.

Level 6: Locked.

Level 7: Locked.

Level 8: Locked.

Level 9: Locked.

[To unlock the next level, master the previous one.]

Eleanor read the words carefully. "When opened, it eliminates ignorance, illusion, and desire, leading to complete freedom from worldly attachment. That’s an incredible power, even for level one. I’m not sure what complete freedom means yet, but I suppose it must relate to detachment from desires and illusions. I’ll need practice to truly understand it."

"Yes," Nora agreed. "Only by practice can you master the first level, and only through mastery will the second reveal itself."

Eleanor nodded to herself. "Then I’ll practise in my spare time. I’m eager to see what awaits at level two. But for now... I need rest. I’m exhausted."

***

Eleanor’s routine settled into a steady rhythm over the next few days. Each morning began with mandatory physical training for the cadets, followed by breakfast. After that came either Basics of Cultivation or Introduction to Supernatural Ethics & Law... the two subjects alternating every other day. Then she would attend either Fundamentals of Psionics or Wilderness Survival, before heading to the School of Mixed Martial Arts for training under Instructor Arrichion until she was utterly exhausted.

After scanning her device, the woman spoke, "Cadet 659, according to our records, your Mind Reaver bloodline has fully awakened naturally. As for your dormant Thunderbolt bloodline, you are eligible to choose. The academy will provide you with one potion. You may either awaken your Thunderbolt bloodline or advance your Mind Reaver bloodline to level two. What is your choice?"

Eleanor had been prepared for this question. Instructor Arrichion had already briefed her.

"I have commissioned a bloodline enhancement potion from the Faculty of Arcane Herbalism and Potioncraft... specifically from Professor Charles Scott Sherrington. I haven’t had time to ask about its progress. Could you check if I am still eligible for that potion?" 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂

"Wait a moment," the woman replied, tapping swiftly on her tab. After a pause, she said, "Your potion has already been delivered to the Bloodline Institute by the professor. However, the institute is holding it for now. You should be aware... once a cadet consumes a bloodline potion, they must wait at least one month before another can be administered. As today’s session was scheduled in advance, the institute has decided to give you the academy’s potion first, and your commissioned potion afterwards."

Eleanor understood immediately. So, it had not been negligence on the professor’s part. She nodded. "In that case, I will awaken my dormant bloodline now, and enhance it later."

"Good choice. But remember... sometimes having multiple bloodlines creates conflict if you cannot control them properly. One strong bloodline is better than several weak ones."

"I understand," Eleanor replied with confidence. "But I still wish to awaken it."

"Very well. Lie down on the bed," said the woman.

Eleanor obeyed. As she lay back, straps secured her wrists and ankles to the bed. The sudden restraint made her feel vulnerable, yet she held her tongue, allowing the official to proceed.

The woman drew a cord from one of the machines and fixed it to Eleanor’s wrist. It pierced her artery with a sharp sting. She then took a syringe, drew a vial of Eleanor’s blood, and stored it in another machine.

Finally, she lifted a helmet from the side table and fitted it over Eleanor’s head. Wires linked it to another apparatus, which hummed faintly with power.

Moments later, a soothing substance began flowing into Eleanor’s veins through the tube at her wrist. Relief turned quickly to pain. First, her arm seemed to be burning from the inside. Then the sensation spread throughout her body, intensifying until it felt as though countless needles were piercing every inch of her body.

She screamed despite controlling herself... and then the world went dark.