Physique Enhancement

Thinking of a possible future, Hekate was filled with anxiety.

He sighed, had the maid outside come in to wash and dress him, then went downstairs for breakfast.

Everyone was already seated at the table, waiting for him to come down.

One of the Carrilans Family Rules was that meals had to be eaten on time, and no one could pick up their knives and forks until everyone was present.

Hekate's heart tightened slightly as he took his seat carefully. His father, Count Fortes, was both a High Mage and a count, carrying considerable authority. He was late now, and he did not know whether he would be scolded.

Count Carilance gave him an indifferent glance. "Don't be late for meals next time."

"Yes, Father."

Hearing that, Hekate let out a breath of relief.

After breakfast, his mother Audrey came over and asked, "My dear Hekate, you seem troubled. Have you run into any difficulties?"

"No, Mother." Hekate shook his head.

"Hekate, I know you're more mature than even Revolen, but you can rely on us more. We're family." Audrey gently stroked his hair.

Hekate wore a mild smile on the surface. "I understand, Mother. If I encounter any difficulties, I'll tell you."

That was easy to say, but how could he possibly tell her that her son was going to turn into a Witch?

The weather was nice today, a stark contrast to the storm raging inside Hekate's heart.

After chatting with his mother, he went with Loria to attend today's lesson.

Magic class.

They arrived in the classroom.

Teacher Vea said, "Hekate, you're already twelve. Have you decided which Academy you want to attend? When the time comes, I can write you a recommendation letter, or Count Fortes can write one."

"Mason Magic Academy. My father has already prepared a recommendation letter."

His eldest brother and second sister both attended that Academy. His father would never allow him to go to another Academy alone.

"Mason Academy? That's not bad either." Teacher Vea considered it before replying.

Loria immediately raised her hand and said in her childish voice, "I want to go to Mason Magic Academy too, with Brother!"

Teacher Vea smiled. "Little Loria will have to wait until she's twelve before she can go."

Loria pouted unhappily.

After asking about it, Teacher Vea had the two of them meditate for a while.

The moment Hekate closed his eyes, he immediately sensed the abundant magic power in the air.

Before, he could only sense a few specks of magic power. Now, he could feel magic power as rich and dense as jam. The Witch Physique really was powerful!

"Hekate has improved quite well. You entered the Meditation State so quickly." Teacher Vea praised him.

Midnight.

Lying in bed, Hekate opened his eyes right on time and drew once as soon as he opened his attribute list.

Duang~

Gift of Fate: Basic spell proficiency increased by 1 level. Lifespan reduced by 1 year.

Hekate was speechless.

Sure enough, better luck and all that was a lie. He was still as unlucky as ever.

So-called basic spells were apprentice-level knowledge. Although teachers would teach spell classes after he entered the Academy at twelve, how could a noble like him possibly start at the same point as everyone else?

With a wave of his hand, he rejected the gift.

It did not matter. His Magic Aptitude had already reached its peak, so it would not be a problem even if he failed to draw anything good in the future.

Hekate chose to lower his expectations, closed his eyes, and prepared to sleep.

Then he abruptly opened them again and looked back at the attribute list. Under the race section, the transformation progress of the Witch Bloodline had already reached 2%.

"One percent a day... So in ninety-eight days, I'll completely become a Witch?"

Hekate closed his eyes and sighed. "Where there is gain, there is loss."

Looking on the bright side, he had improved his magical aptitude to the level of ultimate affinity without losing any lifespan. Countless people could only dream of such a thing.

Besides, Hekate felt that even if he had known in advance that he would become a Witch, he would most likely still have chosen to use that seed.

A transmigrator was unwilling to remain ordinary.

It had taken twelve years of draws to get something like that. No matter what, he could not convince himself to give it up.

"How am I supposed to explain it to Father and Mother when the time comes? Forget it. Mason Academy seems to allow boarding. I'll put it off for as long as I can."

A night passed. After waking up, Hekate continued repeating his previous routine.

Another day passed.

When Hekate woke up and looked at the ceiling, he realized his luck had not improved. He decided not to stay up late anymore and would draw after waking up instead.

With a tap of his little hand.

Duang~

Gift of Fate: Physique Enhancement.

This again.

The slight drowsiness vanished from Hekate's eyes as he thought it was not bad.

The amount this gift strengthened his physique was roughly equivalent to a year of training for him.

"Gina," Hekate called.

The maid waiting outside immediately opened the door, wished Hekate good morning, and then helped him wash and dress.

When he reached the first floor.

Hekate immediately said to his father, "Father, my illness has returned."

The price of this Gift of Fate required him to eat and drink heavily, so whenever he drew it, Hekate would use his illness as an excuse and have the kitchen prepare food like mad.

After all, because of what had happened when he was younger, Count Fortes did not suspect anything.

Of course, he had also asked many skilled doctors and mages to examine Hekate, but none of them found anything.

Count Fortes frowned slightly. "Fei Qi, have the kitchen prepare."

"Yes, Master." Fei Qi, dressed in a butler's uniform, immediately hurried to the kitchen.

Not long after, basket after basket of white bread was brought out. These were already prepared, while the meat and vegetables that needed cooking would take a little longer.

Accept the gift.

Hekate thought to himself. The draw notification on his attribute list disappeared, and he immediately felt intense hunger. He quickly grabbed the white bread from a basket and began wolfing it down.

His mother Audrey said with a pained expression, "Hekate, eat slowly. Be careful not to choke."

His eldest brother and second sister came down from the second floor one after the other. Seeing the long table piled with food, surprise appeared on their faces. Then, when they saw Hekate stuffing one white bread after another into his mouth, their expressions returned to calmness.

Revolen took his seat. "Has Younger Brother's illness flared up again?"

Edith said, "Intermittent binge eating... Could it be related to some kind of hunger curse?"

A maid led Loria down from upstairs. The adorable little girl was rubbing her eyes hard, trying to drive away her drowsiness. Then she saw the huge pile of food on the table, and her sleepiness instantly vanished.

"Wow, so much food!"

"Is today some kind of holiday?"

Loria ran over excitedly.

Mother Audrey pulled her to her side. "This is your brother's food."

Loria widened her eyes, only then noticing Hekate surrounded by food. She laughed. "Brother Hekate is going to turn into a glutton again!"

He ate for an entire day, and it was not until evening that the hunger in his stomach finally disappeared.

Looking at the food that was still being continuously served, Hekate sighed. If this had been a poor family, they simply would not have been able to support such a crazy expenditure.

"Gina, have the kitchen stop. I'm full."

The maid Gina said, "All right."

After giving the order, he hurried to the toilet. After eating all day, he had already gone to the bathroom more than ten times.