I turn around and face the Baron and Sol, lowering my head in a bow.

"I'm sorry, Uncle Camux." I stay in that position for a few seconds.

"Was this your fault?" I'm not looking him in the eyes, but I can hear a hint of concern in his voice.

"Yes, I was practicing a skill... it got a little out of control." I'm lying through my teeth. I really don't want to tell him I intentionally threw my attack at the walls.

He doesn't say anything back. Thanks to my sensory control, I can feel Sol approaching.

"Are you okay, Maki? Are you hurt?" She places a hand on my head and lifts my chin to look into my eyes. Then she starts scanning every visible part of my body for injuries.

"I'm fine. I managed to escape through a window using my movement skill just before it happened. Thank you for asking." I try to calm her by placing a hand on hers, smiling slightly while holding her gaze. Her face is a little red. Is it hot in here? I don't think so.

I glance over at Baron Camux, who looks completely blank, as if deep in thought.

Camux POV:

What is this child? Even though the room didn't have any rune inscriptions or enchantments to strengthen it, the materials are quite durable—easily capable of withstanding any amethyst-level attack.

Is he a Limit Breaker? That's the only logical explanation for collapsing that room—it would take a full-power emerald-rank strike. If that's the case, then Jarrid and Celes have been blessed with an incredibly gifted child. There are very few people in this marquisate who could be considered Limit Breakers. If we narrow it down to those at the Amethyst stage, you could count them on two hands—at least, among those I've read or heard of. If I think continent-wide, I recall many faces—too many to count or remember clearly.

I watch the boy as he waits calmly for my response. "Maki, are you a Limit Breaker?" I need to clear up this curiosity.

"What's that, Uncle Camux?" I can see confusion on his face. I try to detect his feelings by touching my Imra to his... Hm? Still simple, but there's a bit more resistance than yesterday. I sense genuine confusion in his body—I need to explain.

"A Limit Breaker is someone capable of fighting on equal terms with someone of a higher rank. In your case, that would mean being able to fight an emerald-rank opponent."

I don't like prying into people, so I withdraw my Imra. Even though I'm curious about whether he's being honest, I must respect his words. Maki is thinking. He takes a few seconds before answering clearly.

"Yes, I think I am. I've never fought an emerald-ranked person face to face, but I did fight a hobgoblin once." What? This child fought a second-grade monster?

That confirms it. Maki is a Limit Breaker. But how is that possible? He's only eight years old. Does he just have that much talent? Has he been training intensely every day? Maybe it's both. That would explain how he was able to destroy the training room.

Good thing I was nearby helping Celes with her training. This is not information that should be spread—it's a delicate matter.

"That confirms it. Now I understand how you broke the training room." I can't hide my excitement. Meeting a Limit Breaker makes me smile involuntarily as I watch the two kids interact—they get along so well. A good match for my daughter.

"Maki, don't talk about this to just anyone. Only share this kind of information with people you trust. It's a delicate matter. Some will want to support you, others will want to destroy you. It's best to keep some of your power hidden until you're strong enough to defend yourself." That's the best advice I can offer.

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The boy nods. His expression changes—he's taking this seriously. I don't need to say anything else; he clearly understands how dangerous this knowledge is.

"Uncle, what about the tournament?" Sol is pulling on my arm, trying to get me to come eat dinner with her and Cris.

"You've got a great chance of winning. Making it into the top four should be easy. Just try not to use skills that don't match your rank."

"Understood. I'll give it my all—for you and my family. Thank you for the advice." The little guy bows again. Sol starts bombarding him with questions about his spell—all of which he dodges masterfully. I'm curious too... But if he won't tell Sol, there's no way he'll tell me.

"And Maki, about the room... don't worry. It was my mistake for putting you in one without enchantments. I'll have it rebuilt soon."

I turn around and lead the way to dinner, and I hear a little sigh behind me.

Maki POV:

Hearing my uncle's words brings my soul back into my body. No punishment for breaking the room, and I don't have to pay for it either. Still, I feel a bit bad about what happened. I'll try to win that tournament—not just for my family, but for them too. I have this opportunity thanks to their support. Winning is the only way I can repay their trust.

The phrase "Limit Breaker" keeps echoing in my head. No one in my family ever mentioned it. Probably because they've never seen me fight properly. The hobgoblin thing isn't the best reference—it was already injured after my attack.

But I like that phrase. It makes me feel strong... even if I don't know why.

I clear my head—it's dinner time with their family.

After a relaxing shower and getting dressed, I head to the dining room. When I arrive, I find the Baron sitting beside a woman. Who is she? Looking closely, I notice her elegant figure in a dress, and I see the resemblance to Sol—same eye color and similar facial features. The difference is her hair—it's red. Is she his wife? The mother of Sol and Cris?

"Maki, you're early. Let me introduce you to my wife—this is Liza." So she is his wife. She looks as young as my mother. Watching them together, I can tell they have great chemistry—a lovely couple.

"Dear, this is Maki. As you know, he's the son of Jarrid and Celes." Those words pull me back into focus.

"It's a pleasure to meet you, Lady Liza. I hope you're well. Thank you for letting me stay in your home." I give a polite bow as a sign of respect.

"It's a pleasure, Maki. You must've learned those manners from Celes. Don't be so formal—just call me Aunt. I can see you inherited the best traits from your parents. You'd make a handsome son-in-law." I activate my new skill to avoid losing focus. More wedding jokes?! We're just kids!

Before I can respond, the sound of shattering glass turns all our heads. Sol just entered the dining room and dropped her water glass—probably because of what her mother just said.

"Mother, I haven't seen you in so long and you're already embarrassing me." I glance at Sol—at least she's embarrassed too. Wait... why is she smiling? That's not an embarrassed face.

Cris runs into the room and dashes toward his mother. Sol walks over to them, and soon they're all talking. We forget all about the awkward moment.

Dinner is pleasant. Most of the time, I'm just an observer. The family atmosphere is warm, and the food is just as good as home.

Now I'm in my room, almost ready for bed. Tomorrow, we'll take the portal at the 7th hour. No breakfast—we might get dizzy during transport.

Since I can sleep longer than usual, I decide to practice Fortified Construction before sleeping. I didn't gain any levels during training, but it wasn't wasted effort. Now I can break and rebuild faster and in different spots.

Time to sleep.

The next day, I head toward the portal fully prepared. The garden path leading to the portal chamber is heavily guarded—I see many guards along the way.

The portal room is underground, reinforced with strong enchantments. Three people stand guard outside. Judging by their aura, they must be Sapphire rank.

I arrive 10 minutes early. Cris and Sol are already seated, and their father shows up just on time. It's time to go.

The portal is beautiful—like an open doorway, full of strange runes and enchantments. The decoration looks ancient, almost mystical, and the aura it gives off is powerful.

The Baron places what looks like a core next to the door. He presses some unreadable symbols on a kind of screen, then turns to face us.

"Is everyone ready? Didn't forget anything?" We all nod. He nods back and steps close to the glowing light.

"Come here, the portal will activate soon." We stand near him, where the light is strongest. Suddenly, I feel it—the shift. The light forces my eyes shut, and when I open them again...

I see a completely different room. There are fewer than 20 people here with us.

"We're in Primaver now. Let's grab a bite and head home." The Baron chuckles at our stunned expressions. The three of us are still disoriented by what just happened. Even though we're surprised, our feet keep moving, following Sol and Cris's father.

As we leave the room, the view changes completely.

This... this is a real city!

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