NOVEL NEXT Chapter 3: Chapter 3: Gaining the Family’s Trust
Chapter 3: Gaining the Family's Trust
The Mikaelson compound was unusually quiet, a stark contrast to the storm brewing within its walls. Adam stood in the grand hall, flanked by Hope and Freya. Both women regarded him with equal parts skepticism and curiosity.
It didn't take long for the silence to shatter.
"What is the meaning of this?" Klaus's voice boomed as he strode in, his presence dominating the room. Elijah followed, calm and collected, but his piercing gaze locked onto Adam immediately.
Rebekah appeared moments later, arms crossed, her eyes narrowing. "And who's this?" she asked, her tone dripping with suspicion.
Adam held back a smirk. Time to meet the infamous family.
< SYSTEM MESSAGE: New individuals detected. Appraisal activated. >
< Subject: Klaus Mikaelson
Age: 1000+ Species: Original Hybrid (Vampire/Werewolf). Power Level: SS-Class. Key Traits: Ruthless, protective, fiercely loyal to his family. Current Status: Agitated, suspicious, protective of Hope. Appraisal Note: Highly volatile but can be reasoned with through logic or appeals to family loyalty. Approach with caution. >
< Subject: Elijah Mikaelson
Age: 1000+ Species: Original Vampire. Power Level: S-Class. Key Traits: Disciplined, honorable, protective. Current Status: Calm, calculating, assessing the situation. Appraisal Note: Prefers rational discourse. Gaining his trust is key to influencing Klaus. >
< Subject: Rebekah Mikaelson
Age: 1000+ Species: Original Vampire. Power Level: A-Class. Key Traits: Emotional, fiercely loyal to family, desires a normal life. Current Status: Distrustful but intrigued. Appraisal Note: Values sincerity and honesty. >
Klaus's eyes burned with fury as he took a step toward Adam. "I'll ask this once. Who are you, and why are you near my daughter?"
Freya interjected, her tone even. "He says he can destroy the Hollow. And…" she hesitated. "He claims he can bring Hayley back."
The room fell silent.
Klaus froze, his expression hardening as he turned his full attention to Adam. "You speak of miracles as if they are trivial. Do you take me for a fool?"
Adam raised his hands in a calming gesture. "No tricks, no lies. I can back up everything I say. But first, you need to calm down. I'm here to help, not fight."
Elijah stepped forward, his posture stiff but non-threatening. "Forgive us if we're not inclined to trust a stranger who appears uninvited in our home. If what you claim is true, prove it."
Adam sighed, glancing at Hope, then back at Klaus and Elijah. "Fine. Proof you want, proof you'll get. Watch closely."
He activated his system, summoning a glowing crystal from his inventory.
< SYSTEM MESSAGE: Resurrection Crystal x1 activated. Ready to use. >
The air hummed with energy as the crystal floated between his hands, radiating an intense light.
"This is a Resurrection Crystal," Adam explained. "It's not magic—it's something far beyond it. I can use it to bring back someone who's gone. Permanently. But I only have a limited number per world, so I don't use them lightly."
Rebekah's eyes widened, a glimmer of hope breaking through her cautious demeanor. "You're saying you can bring Hayley back? Just like that?"
Adam nodded. "Yes. But there's a condition: you let me do what I came here for. I need to stay close to Hope for seven days to absorb the Hollow's energy. Once that's done, I'll resurrect Hayley and Josh. No strings attached."
Klaus's expression darkened as he processed Adam's words. "You want to stay near my daughter while dealing with a force as dangerous as the Hollow? And you expect me to trust you?"
Adam shrugged. "You don't have to trust me. You just have to give me a chance to prove myself."
Elijah placed a hand on Klaus's shoulder, his voice calm and measured. "If what he says is true, this may be our only opportunity to free Hope from the Hollow's influence without losing her."
Klaus growled low in his throat, but he didn't argue. Instead, he turned to Hope. "This is your decision, Little Wolf. Do you believe him?"
Hope hesitated, her gaze flicking between Adam and her family. Finally, she squared her shoulders. "I think he's telling the truth. And if there's even a chance he can bring Mom back, it's worth it."
Klaus's jaw tightened, but he gave a curt nod. "Fine. You have one week. But if anything happens to my daughter, I'll tear you apart myself."
Adam grinned, unfazed by the threat. "Deal."
< SYSTEM MESSAGE: Mission progress updated. Remaining time to absorb the Hollow: 6 days, 23 hours. >
To Be Continued...
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