A Will Sovereign Chapter 16: Chapter 16— Preparation for departure.

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The Del Ray estate gradually returned to normal after the departure of the academy representatives. At least— on the surface. Beneath the calm atmosphere— Servants moved more frequently throughout the estate halls. Private training chambers were opened almost exclusively for Soldret's use. Even the security formations surrounding the manor operated more actively than before. Because everyone within the estate understood something clearly now. The young master of the Del Ray family was preparing to leave for Eight Peaks Academy. And specifically— Martial Peak. --- Early morning sunlight illuminated the inner training grounds quietly. Metallic platforms reflected pale silver light while essence circulation arrays glowed faintly beneath the floor. At the center of the grounds— Soldret calmly stood while several black metallic weapon fragments floated around him silently. The segmented weapon Caelon gifted him earlier had already separated completely. Each fragment carried faint silver engravings across its surface while essence flowed continuously through them. Nearby— Caelon quietly observed. Unlike ordinary cultivators— no cultivation aura radiated from him. Instead— he wore a fitted black combat suit woven with countless faint silver circuitry lines beneath the fabric itself. At first glance— it looked elegant and refined. But every subtle movement released low Astra-guiding pulses into the air. The suit itself was an Astra-guiding artifact. One specifically designed for Caelon — A man incapable of cultivating naturally. Silver lines occasionally illuminated beneath the sleeves around Caelon's arms before fading again. Roiner sounded amused inside Soldret's mind. "Your father really forced his way into a world that rejected him." Soldret silently agreed. Because despite lacking cultivation talent— Caelon still became one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in Astravale. More importantly— he was one of the largest private backers behind Astral Spire's Astra-guiding research. Which was precisely why someone like him could commission equipment far beyond what ordinary nobles could ever obtain. Not through strength. But through intellect. And Astra-guiding technology. Meanwhile— Caelon calmly spoke. "The weapon was originally designed for high-level Essence Refining experts." "Most struggle to use even three segments simultaneously." His gaze narrowed slightly. "But your control is progressing faster than expected." Soldret calmly looked toward the floating fragments. The process felt strange. Unlike ordinary telekinesis— this weapon required direct essence synchronization between every segment. A single mistake could destabilize the entire structure instantly. Yet through the perception granted by the Will Pathway— he could clearly sense every flow of essence moving through the weapon. Every vibration. Every imbalance. Every circulation pattern. Then— his fingers moved slightly. SHING! One black fragment instantly shot forward. BOOOOM!! A metallic training pillar exploded apart immediately. Meanwhile— the remaining fragments continued floating silently around Soldret. Perfectly stable. Caelon's silver circuitry briefly glowed beneath his sleeves again. Then— without warning— he moved. The Astra-guiding suit emitted a deep mechanical hum. BOOM! The metallic ground cracked slightly beneath his feet as his figure surged forward instantly. Far faster than ordinary humans should physically move. Soldret's pupils contracted slightly. Danger. The next moment— Caelon already appeared directly behind him. Yet before he could fully close distance— three black fragments suddenly spun backward defensively toward Caelon's blind spot. SHING! The weapon fragments halted directly near Caelon's throat. Meanwhile— Caelon's fist stopped inches from Soldret's shoulder. Silence. The silver circuitry beneath Caelon's sleeves slowly dimmed again. Then— he smiled faintly. "Good reaction." Soldret quietly exhaled. Even he understood something