Having defeated his older half-brother. Lanthim made his way around the smoldering trench he had created. Being watched by thousands of spectators through projection magic. He could sense the fear emanating from the stands. Also, he could sense something happening between Mynrea and Leinea. The marriage bonding only allowed the female side with access to her husband's mind. While the male would receive nothing.
That being said Lanthim did not really care. The bonding had almost no effect when he was not wearing his limiter. So constantly having his mind read was not something he worried about. Adding into the mix that both of his wives were. At the best of times fearful of his greater superiority over them in terms of order.
{Leinea what is wrong} [Lanthim]
Passing this message telepathically through natural mana. Leinea the moment she received the message seemed. Shock and confused, very rarely had Lanthim use natural mana manipulation. That being the case having his voice suddenly in her head. As far as Lanthim could tell startled her.
{Lanthim how is this possible] [Leinea]
{No need to worry about this too much. Mynrea seems agitated about something that is going on there?} [Lanthim]
Still walking towards where his Half-brothers injured body lay. Lanthim waited for an answer.
{Grandmothers three older sisters are here. We are currently going to greet them.} [Leinea]
'I see. However, why would all three come out of the dragon lands?'
{Grandmother thinks they are here to evaluate your worth.} [Leinea]
Stopping as he drew closer to his desired location. Lanthim turned to look in the direction of Leinea.
{Every day you will have the ability to read my mind at all times. I do not look forward to the next two years.} [Lanthim]
{You will survive.} [Leinea]
He could feel the satisfaction in her answer. Only a few short months had passed since Lanthim had returned. With his emotions and mind closed to Leinea that entire time until now.
{I must see to my brother.} [Lanthim]
{Why! he tried to kill you just leave him to die he is of not consequence.} [Leinea]
Continuing just a few more steps to where Teilquin lay. Lanthim looked to him with a stern expression.
{I have use of him.} [Lanthim]
Removing his limiter Lanthim could feel his true strength return to him. Doing so would also negate Leinea and Mynrea's ability to interfere with his actions. Kneeling just beside Teilquin he could see the devastation his strike had caused.
"I took both your legs last time we fought. Now to lose all your limbs. Must be truly shameful for you." [Lanthim]
Looking into the fearful eyes of his brother. Both knew who was the greater power here.
"They will not stop trying to kill you Lanthim. Grandmother, as well as my mother, is blinded by you." [Teilquin]
Listening closely to his brothers words Lanthim felt sympathy for his half-brothers weakness. Trapped by his mother's ever growing desire to remove. All possible threats to her authority Teilquin was just another pawn in her game.
"I have plans to deal with the two of them. That being said we need to have you checked out." [Lanthim]
Waving his hand a portal that leads to the residence opened. The moment before the projection spells that broadcast his actions Deactivated leaving him alone with Teilquin.
"I have people that can restore your body. For now, just rest and regain your strength." [Lanthim]
From the other side of the portal a group of four advanced. Taking only a few steps they with ease. Lifted the defeated elves destroyed body.
"For what purpose do you keep me alive Lanthim?" [Teilquin]
Having started to make his way back to where he had started the examination. The only place the listening device in his ear would work. Lanthim stopped for a moment as if thinking to himself.
"There are many who would have me kill Grandmother. Then take over the clan and end this childish game. However, we live in a world where if I did so our clan's prestige and power would become nothing. Even as powerful as I am, it would take years to rebuild the clan completely from scratch." [Lanthim]
Teilquin could not deny what the young man was saying. The strentolos Clan was already beginning to crumble. As the other five great clans continued to grow in influence.
"The superiority of women over men is not only part of our own country. But throughout the entire world which requires one such as myself to simply allow those to two to do as they please for the time being." [Lanthim]
"I see, I can not argue with that. Even as an elf capable of manipulating mana at birth. Because my father was human I have received much in the way of ridicule and the condemnation of many." [Teilquin]
Passing through the portal Teilquin with a satisfied smile on his face watch Lanthim's back as the portal closed.
~Examinee Lanthim Frenost present for continuation of exam please comfirm~
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The voice in his ear seemed frightened as she communicated with him.
~Confirm Lanthim Frenost is present and ready to continue.~
Sending back the required confirmation of his presence. Lanthim stood to wait for further instructions.
~ At present the examination is considered complete you may return to your clan and await the academy's desition on your acceptance.~
Placing the limiter back on his right wrist. Lanthim could feel the effect take hold immediately.
'Well, I guess I should return for now.'
Unable to use advanced transportation magic also not wanting to advertise his regalia to those present. Lanthim began to run towards where Mynrea and Leinea were currently located. He would still be able to make up the distance with astounding speed. Just not as fast as he could without the limiter active.
"It has been so long since we four last talked." [Tayrie]
Sitting together around a large round table that was one of six placed on a large balcony. Five dragons sat together watching the many spectators. That seemed more interested in them than the examination they had all come to see.
"Almost three hundred years have passed since that time. Nice to see you cut yourself off from that human." [Palrena]
"Only to marry his son your choice in males troubles me Mynrea." [Caltyen]
Mynrea sitting silently seemed troubled by her eldest sister's words. True she had cut herself off entirely from Nedral. That action led to the current conversation. Solely because none of her sisters had any interest in recognizing her marriage to nedral. His only real redeeming trait was his longevity. Having long outlived all of his clans male line.
That, however, had not been enough for Caltyen who cut Mynrea off entirely. Leaving her without her sisters all she had was her children.
"I am sorry to have cause you all such trouble." [Mynrea]
Leinea watched with surprise as her grandmother. Who was almost alway confident and strong. Shrank in the presence of these three.
"I am aware that Tayrie has asked to reside with you for a few months. Over the last weeks, I have decided that Palrena and myself. Should take this opportunity to better understand your choice of mate." [Caltyen]
There was no contempt in the eldest as she said this. Having long been without her youngest sister. Caltyen seriously wanted to know what Mynrea saw in this Lanthim Frenost.
"It would be an honor to have you all. However, I don't know if Lanthim will be too pleased with this." [Leinea]
Looking at each other with interest in their eyes. The three older dragons turned their attention to Leinea.
"For what purpose would he not be pleased does he have something to hide that could ruin our appraisal of him?" [Tayrie]
"No No! I just mean that he has to wear a limiter in order to enter the academy...." [Leinea]
Caltyen caught Leinea mistake quickly.
"Limiter you say for what purpose? Humans cannot surpass the first order." [Caltyen]
The other two sisters looked to Mynrea who now looked, even more, uncomfortable.
"Mynrea what is this about?" [Caltyen]
"Your question will be answered at another time." [Lanthim]
Arriving in his typical fashion the young man. Even though he had run twenty miles had not the slightest sign of fatigue. The three sister looked at him with interest.
"Lanthim Frenost I assume I have heard of you from Eldra." [Caltyen]
Rising from her seat the eldest sister made a sign of her position by attempting to get Lanthim to bow before her. What actually happened shocked not only her but the spectators around them. Walking around the table to a point that he stood beside Caltyen.
"I am pleased to meet you, sister, I hope you're coming this far out of the dragon land just to see me Lanthim Frenost complete some little exam is not a complete waste." [Lanthim]
'Such calm, he does not fear me or my position which he should likely know by now.'
Looking into this young man's eye's Caltyen could see that he would not bow.
"I hope that you can accommodate us for the entire duration of our stay." [Caltyen]
"Of course. However, I will hope that you will not become comfortable with what you currently see." [Lanthim]
Placing his hand on Leinea's shoulder Lanthim turns his attention. To a group of men dressed in academy robes.
"Ah, the examiners." [Mynrea]
Drawing closer the lead examiner stood before Lanthim with a deep frown on her face.
"It has been decided that your application for acceptance into this academy shall be accepted. Report for your first classes tomorrow dismissed."
The almost hateful gaze from this woman, as she read out his acceptance into the academy, was something lanthim was expecting from the beginning.
"More work- sigh-." [Lanthim]