My Space-Time System

Chapter 432: Jaeger Nyx.

“You were the last person I expected to be on a call with.” Counselor Jaeger Nyx said with a smirk on his face.

Jaeger Nyx was a 6′ 2 feet tall man who looked to be in his late 50’s but was more than 5 centuries old.

He was an older version of Damon, with an even worse obsession with the color black. His slick back hair and short beard were all black. Even the room he was currently in had no lights on and was also painted black.

Jaeger was supposedly the strongest counselor and the current leader of the 2nd strongest ancient family, Nyx.

In terms of strength and resources, the Nyx family were only second to the royal family among the 4 founding families of the Synder Empire.

The 3 ancient families were basically the families of Synder’s right-hand men that helped him during the creation of the empire. Not only were they above the top 3 noble families of the empire, but they heavily influenced their actions.

They chose to remain hidden from the public and even normal nobles while they controlled things from behind the scenes. That was why even though no one knew anything about Damon’s background, the respect given to him was only second to Luciano.

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“Before you go on can you kindly switch off the lights, they are burning my eyes.” Counselor Jaeger said.

“We both know that is a lie.” Damon said as he used a simple hand gesture to turn off the lights of the room.

“And this won’t be the hundredth time you are telling me that.” Damon’s dad snorted.

“So what is the reason for your call?” Jaeger asked.

“An assassination attempt was carried out on my friends, I wanted to know if you had a hand in it.” Damon’s indifferent expression changed to a serious one.

“No. Since you said he was your friend, I decided to not partake in the other counselors’ plans to assassinate him.”

“Besides, you know if I was involved not only would the current assassination attempt be a success, but he wouldn’t have lived for so long.” The counselor said as he examined his black fingernails.

“It’s good to hear that you still decide to be neutral in everything. Also, thanks for considering my feelings” Damon said with a genuine smile that anyone hardly saw.

“Politics is stressful so I am just doing so to not get stressed. Also, anything for you.” Jaeger said with a smile that everyone including fellow counselors hadn’t seen.

“What would you have done if I was involved in the assassination attempt?” The smile on Jaeger’s face disappeared, and the atmosphere and sky above the Nyx mansion became dampened as he stared at Damon’s soul with pitch-black eyes.

“Nothing, I just wouldn’t have been happy with you.” Damon remained unfazed as this wasn’t the hundredth time his dad was searching for the slightest form of fear in his soul.

“That’s good to know.” Jaeger’s smile returned just as every other thing returned to normal.

“You know you are the reason our side of the capital is deserted?” Damon said.

“The Nyx family name and my name instils fear into everyone, that is the reason why we have no estate neighbors.” Jaeger said.

“...”

There was an awkward silence for a few seconds before Damon’s dad decided it was time to end the call.

“Since there is nothing else, I will return to my meditation.” Jaeger said.

“You won’t ask me about my preparations for the finals?” Damon couldn’t help but ask.

Damon was pampered by his dad, but when it came to training and achievements Jaeger was very strict. That was why he was shocked that he hadn’t said anything about his performance and preparations for the finals.

“That’s because if you win or not, it doesn’t affect your future. See you later.” Jaeger said before cutting the communication link.

“If it doesn’t matter, then why have I been working so hard?” Damon couldn’t help but facepalm.

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In Blake’s room.

‘Explain to me what a domain is. Also, how did the royal knight one-shot the angel?’ Blake asked as he lay on the floor.

[Domains are pocket dimensions which only Angels can assess. Each angel’s domain is different in terms of looks and functionality.] The system said.

‘You said it’s only for angels, but how was the demigod from our first mission able to create one before he advanced to the angel realm?’ Blake asked.

[Seems you have forgotten what happened that day. He had made use of the artifact to create the domain.] The system facepalmed.

[Domains enhance the power and control of the dominant element of the user by a substantial amount. Also, it inhibits the power and control of polar opposite elements. So if there was a water user their ability would be reduced.] The system explained.

[As for how he killed the angel, I don’t know much but looking back at your memory her internal temperature was rising at an alarming rate.]

[I guess that he was increasing her internal temperature while using an illusion to make her not realize what was going on.] The system explained.

“Wow!” Blake was mind blown by the explanation.

He couldn’t imagine how much control it took to raise the temperature of a human being without harming the armor or skin of the angel.

“This entire situation made me realize how useless I am. Although I might be the strongest student, those after my life are not students.” Blake said in a helpless tone.

“I wonder what would happen after the regional competition is over. Would the nobles still come after me or would they let me be?” Blake thought.

[I guess we won’t know till then.] The system said.

“You are right, no need to worry over something I can’t change.” Blake said as he got up and headed for the shower.

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