Chapter 293: The Role of Aura Power
Could this kid actually be a genius?
This thought flashed briefly through Hayashi Dou's mind, but he quickly dismissed it.
Because just earlier, he had clearly sensed Hikaru's initial clumsiness.
It was only after he activated Aura Power that the absorption efficiency improved so drastically.
At this moment, Hikaru could clearly feel the Dragon Mastery power in his body rising rapidly.
With such efficient absorption, he soon felt a sense of saturation.
The efficiency of the absorption began to decline.
And in the end—just one step away from breaking through to the advanced stage—he found himself unable to absorb any more.
Left with no choice, he let go of the Plate.
Right then, the system voice sounded as expected:
> [Arceus's Dragon Plate fully analyzed. You've earned one Annual Tag Refresh opportunity!]
Hearing this, Hikaru's heart skipped a beat.
Then came a surge of joy he could no longer suppress.
The Annual Tag Refresh, normally only granted once a year, had just been earned so easily!
Not only that, his Dragon Mastery had also greatly improved.
This trip?
Totally worth it.
He couldn't hold back the grin spreading across his face—he felt like a player with an AK unable to control recoil!
Lance, standing nearby, nodded with approval.
Even with external help, the efficiency of Hikaru's absorption was truly impressive.
Hayashi Dou even offered some praise,
"Not bad at all."
Then he waved for the next person to step forward.
But Hikaru didn't step down immediately. Instead, he pointed to the children behind him.
"Wait a moment—I think my Aura Power might help them improve their absorption efficiency too."
After advancing his Aura to a higher level, Hikaru had developed the ability to temporarily transmit Aura, enabling others to communicate over long distances.
In practical terms, this meant he could extend his Aura into someone else's body.
This extension granted them enhanced sensitivity to their environment and energy flow.
Of course, it only improved it slightly—getting to Hikaru's level was basically impossible for others.
Still, a little kindness goes a long way.
Having benefited so much, Hikaru wanted to give something back.
Hayashi Dou and Lance exchanged glances. Lance smiled more broadly.
"Go ahead and try. Just don't force it."
Hikaru nodded.
With Hayashi Dou's gesture, a young boy stepped forward.
He mimicked Hikaru's earlier action and placed his hand on the Plate.
Hayashi Dou and Lance began channeling Dragon energy into the Plate again.
Seeing the boy begin to sweat from the strain, Hikaru extended his Aura and coated the boy with it.
Sure enough, within seconds—
The Dragon energy that had previously felt like thick sludge to the boy suddenly flowed more smoothly.
He couldn't help but open his eyes and glance at Hikaru with deep gratitude.
"Eyes shut. Focus!"
Hayashi Dou barked.
Startled, the boy instantly shut his eyes, not daring to move again.
The first absorption of Dragon energy was crucial in forming Dragon Mastery—this process had to be taken seriously.
Watching the Hayashi family youth gradually become more adept at absorbing energy under the help of Hikaru's Aura, even Hayashi Dou couldn't suppress a smile.
This kid's Aura Power...
Its effects had far exceeded expectations.
For this child, the efficiency of the first absorption had increased tenfold!
That was essentially the same as boosting the child's Dragon Mastery potential tenfold.
When the boy finally finished absorbing and opened his eyes, he could barely contain the joy on his face after sensing the new power within him.
His view of Hikaru instantly changed for the better.
He happily called out,
"Thank you, big brother! Thank you!"
"Ahaha..."
Hikaru chuckled and patted the kid's head, feeling quite touched.
Who said kids from big families were arrogant?
Most of them had been well-educated—and that often meant good manners too.
Lance came forward, grabbed the boy's hand, and nodded repeatedly.
"Excellent!"
"You nearly reached the first tier!"
"Next!"
Hayashi Dou also took the boy's hand, his expression softening slightly.
"Next!"
He glanced at Hikaru again, and this time, there was warmth in his eyes.
He hadn't liked the boy at first.
But now, one surprising thing after another had completely changed his impression.
Maybe this kid... isn't bad at all?
One child after another stepped forward, and soon, all the kids aged eleven or twelve had finished.
Among them, one had even reached the Basic Level of Dragon Mastery on their first try!
Previously, in the past century, only Sakura Hayashi had achieved this.
Now, from just a handful of children—
They'd found another.
This huge spike in success rate made one thing clear:
Dragon Mastery and Aura Power were now undeniably linked.
And currently—
Only Hikaru possessed Aura Power!
Watching this unfold, the two men in charge of the Hayashi family felt deeply moved.
With the younger children done, it was time for the second group.
These included teens aged thirteen and up—some even as old as Hikaru.
Now, when they looked at Hikaru, all suspicion had vanished.
In fact, their eyes were full of admiration and goodwill.
Most of them had already heard whispers from their parents about the origins of Dragon Mastery.
And now—
Hikaru's Aura Power had become their key to unlocking it.
Amid this respectful atmosphere, Hikaru returned their smiles one by one and continued helping them unlock their power.
Eventually, it was Sakura's turn.
She gave Hikaru a playful wink and gently placed her hand on his shoulder.
"Alright, big bro—ready when you are."
Hikaru didn't hesitate.
He might hold back a little for others, but for Sakura—he'd give it his all.
His Aura surged forward at full strength.
The light blue Aura even formed a visible shape, causing ripples in the surrounding air.
Through her hand on Hikaru's shoulder, the energy transferred into Sakura.
She closed her eyes and began to focus on the Dragon Plate's powerful energy.
Unlike the others, whose absorption results were modest, the moment Sakura began—
Even Hikaru's eyelids twitched in surprise.
With his Aura aiding her, not a single wisp of energy escaped—everything from the Plate was absorbed directly into her body.
Her Dragon Mastery—
As it rapidly absorbed that energy—
Seemed to be undergoing a transformation...
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