Siber herself couldn’t see these phenomena, but Melo, as well as Bruiser who was secretly observing from a distance, witnessed the scene.
"What is happening, why is there such a bright light, is that a coal lamp?" Bruiser murmured softly, seemingly confused by the question, but what he was actually asking in his heart was something else.
Does Siber have talent?
Melo glanced at Bruiser and easily saw through his thoughts. She thought Bruiser knew Siber, so she didn’t mind telling him directly: "What coal lamp, this is the Talent Orb. When it glows, it means Siber definitely has Extraordinary Talent. We just don’t know what her specific talent is."
"Siber truly has talent? Then, will she be leaving White Goose Town?"
Melo: "Naturally."
No matter what Siber’s final decision might be, the fact that she has talent was already certain. To avoid wasting Siber’s talent, even if Melo couldn’t successfully guide her into the Barbarian Cave, when leaving White Goose Town, she would inform the Wizards at the White Coral Floating Island Academy about Siber’s talent.
So, in the end, Siber would inevitably leave White Goose Town.
Bruiser heard this answer, and a hint of reluctance flashed in his eyes. In the future, would he not see Siber anymore?
He recalled in "The Dark Demon King," the farewell between the young Demon King and a girl from a small town, where the narrator said: They thought they would meet again in the future, holding onto the hope of reunion. However, they did not know that this farewell would be their last meeting.
The life of mortals is like a reverse journey, time swift and fleeting. When the young Demon King returns to the town, he remains young, but the girl from the town has already been buried in the tomb.
This is the most regrettable part of "The Dark Demon King" for Bruiser. And at this moment, such a scene seemed to be projected from the book into reality.
Siber was about to embark on the path of transcendence, while the young boy from the town, Bruiser, could only watch her leave with longing eyes.
Siber did not know Bruiser. When she returns to White Goose Town a hundred years later, she might not even pay attention to his grave.
This is even more tragic than the novel.
While Bruiser was immersed in his thoughts, Siber had already returned to her senses from the talent test on the other side.
Melo asked Siber about the scenes she saw in the talent test, and after a moment of contemplation, Siber said, "I was originally sitting on a chair, but strangely, what my eyes saw was not the scene in the room, but a vast land. There was a blue sky, towering giant trees, galloping elephants, and I myself transformed into a majestic eagle, soaring in the azure skies..."
After listening to Siber’s description, Melo immediately began searching her mind for the various types mentioned in the "Abilas Talent Collection Yearbook."
"Based on your description, we’ve ruled out the Elemental Side. Given that you turned into an eagle, you could possibly belong to the Bloodline Side; there’s also a greater possibility that you’re from the Mysterious Side’s Summoning System, seeing the spirit beasts of the Otherworld; or you might be from the Illusion Series, where everything before your eyes is an illusion."
"To determine exactly which one, we’ll have to conduct a detailed test later on."
Siber recovered from the trance of the previous talent test and curiously asked, "So, does this mean I’ve passed the test?"
"Of course," Melo said with a smile, "Congratulations, you are a Talented One now."
Next came Siber’s choice.
Should she leave with Melo, or remain reluctant to leave Whitesand Manor, staying in White Goose Town?
Siber chose to leave without hesitation, to follow Melo to the Barbarian Cave. Ever since both her parents passed, the only thing that kept her in the family was her second brother. But now, even her second brother was not at Whitesand Manor, sent to the Fimast Main Island by their eldest brother who feared him. Though her eldest brother treated Siber well, she disliked the oppressive and competitive family environment.
Rather than stay here, it was better to leave with Melo, to seek her own future.
Melo nodded approvingly, "Then pack your luggage, and we’ll leave right now."
Just as Siber was about to pack her luggage, Bruiser suddenly spoke: "Can I also take the talent test? I also want..." I also want to leave here with Siber.
Although Bruiser was asking Melo, his gaze uncontrollably drifted to Siber, filled with sorrow.
Regarding Bruiser’s sudden request, Melo was indifferent, because the task this time was to guide, to find Talented Ones. Testing one more or one fewer person didn’t matter, but since this person was related to Siber, it was best to see what Siber wanted to do.
Melo looked at Siber, "What do you think?"
Siber knew that Lady Melo probably misunderstood, thinking she knew Bruiser. In fact, she didn’t know who Bruiser was at all... Initially, the reason she diverted Lady Melo’s attention and helped Bruiser was simply because of Bruiser’s overly dramatic and embarrassing self-introduction.
Siber had read the book "The Dark Demon King." Before this, she even believed she might be the only one in the entire Sidamaya Islands who had read it, as she bought the sole copy from a merchant from afar while living on the Fimast Main Island.
That merchant assured Siber that the entire Sidamaya Islands didn’t have this book.
The people on the Fimast Main Island hadn’t read it, let alone anyone from this small White Goose Town.
Therefore, the only possibility for Bruiser knowing the story from "The Dark Demon King" was that he picked up Siber’s discarded copy of the book.
Yes, Siber didn’t like the story of "The Dark Demon King," and even the scribbled note inside—"What rubbish, not even kids would read this, boring"—was written by Siber herself.
Because she didn’t like it, after reading, Siber casually disposed of this meaningless novel.
Unexpectedly, Bruiser picked it up and read it.
Perhaps it was because of this peculiar destiny that Siber had inexplicably spoken a few words for Bruiser before, which led to Lady Melo’s misunderstanding.
Since Lady Melo was waiting for her decision, Siber thought for a moment and said, "Let’s leave it to Lady Melo to decide."
Siber thought that with the words she had spoken earlier in help for Bruiser, it was enough. Now there was no need to assist further; let Lady Melo "judge" and make the decision instead.
But what Siber didn’t expect was that Melo didn’t care whether or not to test Bruiser.
Since Siber had transferred the decision to herself, Melo responded accordingly, "Alright, since we haven’t packed the talent sphere and tools yet, oh... Omolia, come over for the test."
Melo promptly retracted the Binding Spell, allowing Bruiser to regain his freedom.
A glimmer of joy flashed in Bruiser’s eyes as he bowed respectfully to Siber and Melo, saying, "If Omolia is a bit of a mouthful, you can call me Bruiser."
Siber chuckled inwardly, thinking, "What do you mean Omolia is a mouthful, Omolia is the name of the protagonist in ’The Dark Demon King.’ Your real name is obviously Bruiser, isn’t it?"
Siber didn’t expose Bruiser’s lie but instead teased, "Since you want us to call you Bruiser, then what is Omolia?"
"Omolia, Omolia... yes, that’s my father’s surname, which I’ve inherited, but I don’t like it. I still prefer to call myself Bruiser." Bruiser’s eyes rolled craftily, and he lied effortlessly.
"Is that so?" Siber smirked coldly.
"Yes, yes, just call me Bruiser."
Melo didn’t have time for the banter between Siber and Bruiser and was uninterested in what the name was, since she didn’t expect Bruiser to possess talent anyway: "Don’t waste time; if you want to be tested, come for the test quickly."
Bruiser stood up and nodded, "Alright, alright, I’m coming now."
Bruiser imitated how Siber had done it before, sitting in front of the talent sphere.
"You’ve heard what I told Siber before, so go ahead and touch the talent sphere," Melo urged Bruiser to go ahead.
Bruiser dared not delay, and quickly extended his right hand, but upon seeing his right hand wrapped in bandages, thought for a moment and switched to his left hand.
"The right hand is sealed with dark power, so better use the left hand." Bruiser mumbled to himself.
Melo rolled her eyes in exasperation, already beyond the point of contradicting him.
Siber, associating it with "The Dark Demon King" plot, covered her mouth and softly chuckled.
The melodramatic Bruiser touched the talent sphere with his left hand.
Melo was well aware of how rare Talented Ones were, and she had never expected Bruiser to be one. However, the reality was—
The talent sphere lit up.
An orange-red light, like burning flames, illuminated the small room brightly.