91. Two choices
Seeing that Julia has agreed to go with him and mostly like would agree to the blooded process, Abraham asked "What about you Lucy?"
Abraham was waiting for her answer but instead, Lucy change the topic.
"I have a question first before we speak about other things," asked Lucy while waiting for Abraham's approval. This time Abraham had no idea what the woman was up to.
Abraham's eyes seemed to gleam behind the dark mask as he regarded Lucy thoughtfully. "Ok, what's your question." he finally replied.
"I've been wondering about something," she began. "Why did you ask about my daughter Layla when we first met, how do you know her?"
Realizing the matter, now Abraham completely understood. He had previously asked just to confirm their identity but of course, due to the course of events, Lucy must have been overthinking about it. Abraham had to think of a better answer.
"Ohh, the two of you don't know much about me. Let me tell you about one of my abilities. I was able to glance at the future and saw many possibilities of what would happen. In most of them, I saw your daughter Layla helping someone close to me. That's why I asked. It is also due to the future knowledge that I have taught you Qi compare to Julia that I have help like that.
Lucy took a moment to process everything because after all, the concept of having knowledge of the future seemed near impossible. Lucy and Julia exchanged astonished glances, trying to process the implications of what Abraham had just shared.
"You can see the future? Will my daughter be ok in the future?" Lucy asked, with a burning curiosity.
Abraham shook his head. "No, I was only able to see the future one time. It allows me to catch glimpses of potential outcomes, though they are not always set in stone. The future is a complex tapestry, influenced by countless factors and choices made by individuals. From what I saw, she did have a happy life but I can't tell you more than that."
Seeing that the duo was becoming too curious about the future, Abraham decided to change the subject.
"Now about the favor that I wanted to ask both of you. You see, I also have the ability to give others a part of my power. I have the ability to control blood. Like the ancient tales of vampires that existed in novels." In saying so, Abraham formed a ball of blood energy and let it hover over his hand. Then he continued.
"If I perform a certain ritual, I can change someone. Make them go through a transformation. Some may get better at strength, others may have an overall boost. But here's the thing. There is also the possibility that your physical appearance or habit will change. For example, one transformation will make you like an undead, another may be that a horn will appear on top of your head."
As soon as Abraham finished talking, Julia immediately agreed. She did not care about such change, all she wanted to do was become better and be by her savior's side.
But Lucy was taking her time to consider. Lucy's mind was flooded with a whirlwind of thoughts and emotions. The idea of transformation both intrigued and frightened her. She had witnessed Abraham's abilities and the mysteries surrounding him, and the thought of tapping into that power was both alluring and uncertain.
Finally, she came to a decision.
"I'm sorry, I know that you have helped me but I cannot come with you. I'm a selfish mother, I can't have my daughter come face to face with those dangerous situations. She is still eight. I can't also leave her with someone else. I don't have enough faith in others.
I also can't take the risk to change into something else. When there is such a risk and even you don't have certainty on what I will become, then no, I'm sorry but can't help you with these. Maybe if you have any other query or request I can help, but not this one."
Abraham digested everything. It was the first time that someone has rejected the proposal and Abraham felt a little different, like his expectation was suddenly low but he was prepared for such a decision. Then looking at everything Abraham thought of another thing.
"Then how about this Lucy? Later on, I intend to create a group of strong people that does not have any ability just like you. Those people will require to have good training in Qi energy. Thus they will be able to stand as a strong group on par with one of the current big Four. Your role will be to help others that don't have an ability and protect against those ability users that wrongly use it. If you agree I will teach you able the second stage of Qi. This will help you become stronger and you will be able to protect both you and your child."
As for this one, Lucy agreed on the spot. Abraham proceeded to teach them about the second stage of Qi like he has done previously with the other blooded.
While Julia and Lucy were busy trying to apply the Qi around their whole body, Abraham heard a ringing sound. This time it was not coming from the system but from the communication device given by the Green family.
Looking at the device there was a message from Tom Green.
~Hello, Abraham. Hope this message reaches you well. The girl that you had asked us to monitor; Erin Heley, has finally booked a ticket to visit her parent on planet Relmita which is controlled by the Greylash family. I have sent you the date of travel which is two weeks from now.~
Looking at the message, Abraham knew that he did not have much time before the final event of the war start happening.
"Julia, let's go. The others are waiting"