Camelot stared at the piece in front of him and couldn’t quite believe what he had just finished.
In front of him was the Canham family tree.
But it was an unusual family tree.
Each generation depicted scenes from the family’s past.
Some ancestors held brushes, others stood in front of strange magical creatures.
Still others were depicted next to ancient artifacts.
And somewhere among the oldest branches was the man Camelot had already seen in his vision—the Divine Master.
His face was filled with sadness.
But now there is a new detail next to it.
A golden line connected him to subsequent generations of Canhams.
And at the very end of that line was Camelot’s name.
At the same time, a familiar silver grimoire appeared in front of Camelot’s eyes.
[The main task is completed.
]
[ The Shadow That Belongs To The Artist Rod Canham ]
[ The hidden history of rod restored.
]
[The forgotten work of the Divine Master is completed.
]
[ The failure condition has been canceled.
]
[ The reward for completing the task has been received.]
[ The Hidden Plot has been obtained.]
Camelot blinked.
The next line appeared in front of him.
[A new skill has been acquired.
]
[ Artist ]
[ Level: 1 ]
Camelot looked at the inscription in surprise.
«The artist?…»
The book continued to output information.
[ Description: The foundational skill of the art of the Canham family.
]
[The user gains the ability to perceive an image not only as a collection of lines and colors, but also as a structure containing magical information.
]
[ First level effect: ]
[ • Improves the accuracy of movements when drawing.
]
[ • Allows you to feel the magical energy contained in works of art.
]
[ • Allows you to distinguish between ordinary and magical materials.
]
[ • Allows you to reproduce simple lines and shapes after a single observation.
]
[ • Increases the ability to notice hidden details in paintings.
]
[ • Allows you to interact with some magical works of art.
]
Camelot read everything to the end.
But the last line made him frown.
[Additional effect: unknown.
]
Even the skill description is not completely hidden…
He touched his chin.
Interesting…
At that moment, one of the Council members loudly clapped his hands.
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Camelot shuddered and turned around.
The councilors stood in front of him.
There was no longer the same confidence on their faces.
The older man was smiling.
«Congratulations, Camelot Canham.»
Another Council member also started clapping.
Then a woman joined in.
A few seconds later, the small workshop was filled with applause.
Camelot looked at them blankly.
«What’s going on?»
The Senior Advisor took a step forward.
«The test is completed.»
He looked at the painting.
«And now the Council has no reason to doubt that the Canham family still has the gift.»
Camelot couldn’t help but smile.
«Does that mean that I’m the official heir now?»
«Yes.»
The man nodded.
«Canham Family hasn’t lost his art.»
Arthur exhaled slowly.
It was obvious from his face how much he had been worried over the past few hours.
Eleanor covered her eyes with her palm.
It seems that only now she allowed herself to really relax.
But the senior advisor suddenly extended his hand.
«Now give me the brush.»
Camelot looked at the transparent tool.
«Her?»
“Yes.»
«Why?»
«Because she belongs to the Council.»
Camelot reluctantly handed him the brush.
As soon as the adviser’s fingers touched the transparent hilt, the golden glow disappeared.
The brush became completely ordinary.
The adviser carefully placed it in a special case.
Then he took out a small box, it was made of dark wood.
On the lid was the coat of arms of the Kingdom.
The man opened it and there was a small silver brooch.
In the center was a golden eye, around which there were thin lines resembling brush strokes.
The counselor took it.
«From now on, you are officially recognized as a Royal Artist of the first level.»
Camelot froze.
«Royal?»
«Exactly.»
He attached the brooch to Camelot’s clothes.
At the same moment, a new notification appeared in front of Camelot’s eyes.
[The title has been obtained.
]
[ Royal Artist ]
[ Level: 1 ]
[ Affiliation: Unai Kingdom ]
[ Status: Officially recognized ]
So this Kingdom has a name…
Camelot touched the brooch.
She was cold.
But for some reason, she gave off a feeling of something very important.
«And this?»
He pointed to the small box that the advisor was still holding in his hand.
The man looked at her.
His smile disappeared.
«This is no longer part of the test.»
Camelot frowned. Enjoying the story? Read on at g.com.
«Then what is it?»
The advisor handed him the box.
«New assignment.»
Camelot took it.
It was unexpectedly heavy.
«From whom?»
The adviser was silent for a few seconds.
Then he said:
«From the King himself.»
The workshop became quiet again.
Arthur raised his head in surprise.
«From the King?
That’s a great honor.»
«Yes.»
The advisor looked directly at Camelot.
«But you should only open the box after we leave the manor.»
Camelot looked at the small castle.
«Why?»
« Because the contents are intended for you personally.»
«And you’re not going to explain anything else?»
«No.» The adviser chuckled.
«If it were that simple, this task would have been completed long ago.»
Camelot frowned.
«How complicated is it?»
The man didn’t answer right away this time.
He looked at Arthur.
Then back to Camelot.
«Your grandfather tried to solve it.»
Camelot froze.
«My grandfather?»
«Aurelius Canham.»
The name seemed to change the atmosphere of the room.
Arthur looked away.
Camelot noticed this.
«What was wrong with him?»
The counselor slowly shook his head.
«He couldn’t destroy the magic of this story.»
Camelot tightened his grip on the box.
«And now the King has decided to hand it over to me?»
«Not really.»
«Then what is it?»
The Senior Advisor looked at the Royal Artist’s brooch.
«Consider this a test.»
«A test of what?»
«Of whether the awakening of the Canham family’s gift was really an accident.»
Camelot did not respond.
The councilors began to gather.
Before leaving, the older man stopped at the door.
«Don’t open it until we leave.»
Camelot nodded.
The adviser was about to leave, but suddenly turned around.
« And one more thing.»
«What?»
The man looked at him quite seriously.
«If Aurelius Canham couldn’t solve this assignment…»
He paused briefly.
«Don’t think that your new title means that you are ready.»
After these words, the Council left the workshop.
The door closed.
“Click…”