Two months before entering the academy, Saruto climbed to the top of the tower in the Lewin family mansion, where his father's office was located. Standing before him, he said firmly, "Father... when I go to the academy, I don't want anyone to know I'm from the Lewin family. I don't want to receive any support or protection from the family. I want to be self-reliant, not dependent on my family name."
The king remained silent for a few seconds, looking into his son's eyes, then smiled slightly and said, "As you wish, my son. The Lewin family has always been self-reliant, not dependent on its name. But remember, if you need anything, don't hesitate to ask for my help. You are not alone."
After leaving his father's room, Saruto went to the family's vast library, as was his custom, to read. Among the thousands of volumes, an old, dusty book caught his eye. Its title was: "The Secret Room of the Lewin Family."
He eagerly began to turn its pages. The book spoke of mysterious tests, of the three founders, and of a hidden hall beneath the palace, accessible only to members of the family with Luin blood in their veins.
His eyes sparkled with excitement, and he hurried toward his father, the book in his hands.
Saruto entered his father's study, holding the book. "Father," he asked, "do you know anything about these rooms mentioned in this book?"
His father took the book and sighed. "I see you've uncovered a secret that isn't ready yet... Saruto."
The king then stood and gestured for his son to follow him. Together, they descended through a secret passage behind the study until they reached a vast hall beneath the palace. Its walls were covered in ancient carvings, and its stone pillars radiated a mysterious energy.
His father stood before the stone door and said, "This is the Luin family heritage room, built by the first founder."
As they entered, his father began to explain: "This is the Time Room. Time flows more slowly here than in the outside world, and gravity is stronger. It possesses another power that you will discover in time."
Herein lies the secret of our family's power. There is also the All-Concentrating Skill, which can only be practiced in this room. This skill allows you to meet the first three founders of the Luwin family.
"The first founder, Harald."
"The second founder, Lucifer."
"The third founder, Nelson."
He paused, his voice growing heavier. "You will begin with the third founder. Once you enter his world using the All-Concentrating Skill, you will fight him. The purpose of this fight is to test you, and then he will teach you his skills. Once you have mastered them, you will face him.
When you defeat him, you can move on to the second founder. It works in stages.
You must defeat one founder to move on to the next." He paused again, his tone firm.
"No one has been able to surpass the second founder for the past thousand years... not even me, Saruto. Will you be the one to break this rule? To defeat him?"
The king turned to his son to see his expression. Saruto's eyes were shining with intense excitement. Saruto answered with a bold smile:
Taking this a direct challenge from his father, Saruto replied, "Yes, I can do it, Father."
The king paused for a moment, then smiled a hidden smile of pride and whispered to himself, "Saruto... I hope you will succeed. Don't disappoint me."
The giant stone door of the Time Chamber slowly opened as Saruto stood with confident strides, ready to begin his journey, having just completed his training under one of the family's founders.