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Through practice he learned how to do it on command. At first he could only make one, then two, then four. That was his current limit he found, but he was capable of easily replacing them should he lose any. The limbs were strong, unnaturally dextrous and looked like tree roots and branches coated in silver, but mimicking the structure of human arms. And they were quite deadly in close combat. This pleased Jet greatly, but it was still not ideal. These alien limbs were not subtle in the slightest. They will have to do however.
Now finally feeling like he’s sufficiently equipped and comfortable with his abilities Jet returned his attention to his studies. He kept doing what he always was, remaining firmly situated at the top of his class and kicking down anyone who thought they were good enough to challenge him. Thus his success was no longer a matter of chance. It was guaranteed. It was not really satisfying, but he was content. Finally things were as they always should’ve been.
But with his successful graduation at the Spiral it was time to turn his attention to matters of the Dynasty and his own bloodline. Lady Mnemon asked for him to present himself. Frankly he had little interest in the summons, but it’s not like one can ignore the call of the house founder. So he went through the trouble of presenting himself for the crowd, all prim and proper. It was a chore. A hundred faces, none of which knew him, offering congratulations while they thinly veil their disdain for the “unexalted” member of the family.
Jet ignored them and made his way to Mnemons private garden, where she awaited him. She was seated at a small table, with one free chair available to him on the opposing side. A bound blood ape, wearing the finest silk robes offered them refreshments.
“Ah, welcome Jet. Please, sit.”
“As you wish.”
He sat down at his designated spot and took a cup of rice spirit from the demon, just to meet expectations. Then Mnemon began her speech.
“I must congratulate you, my grandson. It’s not every day I can welcome one of my brood who managed to unquestionably dominate their generation. Your performance at the Spiral Academy is nothing short of inspirational.”
“Thank you, Grand Mother. I aim to please.”
“And yet…”
She glared at him.
“I do not control the elemental dragons, honored one. If they say I am not worthy, who am I to gainsay them?”
