"Holy crap, what just happened?" I asked Erythro.
"I took a picture of each page, then repeatedly drilled the lessons into your memories. However, there is a limit. It is up to you to increase the proficiency of such skills." Erythro said.
I know wind magic now. I wonder what the extent of my power is.
I hopped out of the hamock and walked to a more open area, eager to test my abilities.
Alright let's give it a whirl.
I channeled a current of air around myself, and I began flying upward.
It worked, although I couldn't gain much height. I dropped down to the ground after 10 seconds.
MP: 1990/2000
It seems to cost 1 MP per second to fly. It seems it does have some practical use.
What else can I do? Can I utilize this in a combat sense.
Hmm...Wind Blade, Accelerated Movement, and maybe I can slow down my opponent.
I gave each technique a try, it all seemed rather successful.
"Wind Magic has Upgraded to Lv.4"
"Make an explosion, it would be tactically useful if we could do so," Erythro said.
I put my hands toward the ground. I then gathered air in front of my hands and began to compress it. Nope, it's not enough to make an explosion.
"Sorry Erythro," I apologized.
"It's fine, the children are back," Erythro said.
"Was that magic?!" Juro asked excitedly.
"Yes, it will be the subject of today's training," I said to Juro and Emilia.
They gathered around me.
"Mana is something that exist all around us and even inside of us. To harness it's power, you need to focus on feeling it first."
"So we'll be able to use magic?" Emilia asked.
"Precisely," I stated.
"Close your eyes and focus on the mana, an invisible force that belongs to you," I instructed.
I focused my own Mana-Sense and could see Emilia's Mana surging immediately. It was a vibrant white and pink color combination.
Juro's Mana was trying to break free, but he wasn't focused enough and it only shot out in short burst.
"It's not working," Juro said in frustration.
Maybe I can link my Mana with his and forcefully draw it out.
I extended the reach of my Mana over to Juro and little by little his Mana began surging aswell. It was a green-ish black color.
"New Skill Obtained: Mana Link"
"Mana Link (Lv.Max)- You can link your mana with those around you if they're in range of mana sense."
"I think it's working," he said.
"You two can open your eyes now," I said.
When they did, their eyes went wide.
"This is your Mana, once you've trained enough, you'll be able to see other's Mana too," I told them.
"However, there's no point in this lesson if you couldn't use any magic. You magic is limited by your spells and knowledge. Read this," I said handing the Mage's Book of Wind Spells.
"Um-master...I can't really read," Juro said.
"Yeah, me too," Emilia said.
I suppose I should teach them how to read later.
"New Skill Obtained: Teacher"
"Teacher (Lv.1)- Those who learn under you will experience accelerated results,"
How does that even work?
For now, I'll have to read to them.
"Repeat after me," I said.
"Mana of the wind, I command thee."
They repeated it.
"Good, repeat that in your head while strongly imagining a storm circling you." I said.
They both closed their eyes.
In about 30 minutes, I saw the wind around Emilia beginning to move around her.
30 minutes later and Juro followed suit.
They were so focused, they didn't even notice until I snapped them out of their trance about a whole 3 hours later.
"Is something wrong, hero Milo?" Juro asked.
"No, you guys know wind magic now is all."
"Woah, really?!" They both said.
"Yeah, create a funnel of air around yourself and try flying," I instructed.
They both began flying, albeit very slowly.
Appraisal.
Name: Emilia
Race: Human/Fairy
Rank: N/A
(Status)
Lv.5-Exp(2,342/5000)
HP: 2420/2420
MP: 1300/1300
Strength: 20
Agility: 18
Endurance:16
Intelligence: 23^
Sense: 27^
Mana: 42^
Spirit: 42^
Attribute Points: 0
Passive Skill:
Stealth (Lv.6)-The ability to conceal one's presence.
Acting (Lv.5)- The art of social deception.
Activation Skills:
Wind Magic (Lv.1)- Wind can be manipulated by the user via mana.
Name: Juro
Race: Beastman (Bear)
Rank: N/A
(Status)
Lv.2-Exp(1460/2000)
HP: 1000/1000
MP: 400/400
Strength: 10
Agility: 19
Endurance: 16
Intelligence: 13^
Sense: 32^
Mana: 18^
Spirit: 45
Attribute Points: 2
Passive Skill:
Scavenger (Lv.5)- Understanding of searching and collecting.
Hyper Metabolism (Lv.2)-The bodies metabolic processes happen quicker.
Activation Skills:
Wind Magic (Lv.1)- Wind can be manipulated by the user via mana.
I can see more skills now, it looks like they're growing almost too fast. Could I have signed up to train monsters?
Hyper-Metabolism, Acting, and Wind Magic. Emilia's acting skill is also higher than mine. She must be used to it.
"Alright, that concludes today's training lesson, I have some business to attend," I stated.
I started walking away when Juro ran up to me.
"Mom said to thank you for what you're doing," Juro said.
"Well you tell your mom she raised a good kid, be sure to show her the fruits of your training," I said handing him 3 silver coins.
Current Balance: 400C, 23S, 2G, 0P.
Juro ran off.
"Thank you master Milo! Bye Emilia!" Juro said waving.
We waved at him with a smile.
Emilia's smile faded when he was out of sight.
"Master, can I go to the main city too?" Emilia asked me.
Hmm...I don't see a problem with it, no one should suspect her, and her stealth is higher than mine.
"Sure, I don't see why not. Just follow my lead, first I need to pay someone a visit sooner than I thought," I said as I instructed her.
I need to speak with Vanessa, she's from Earth too. Did she get here the same way I did?
Pretty soon we made it to the border hiding behind a torn down house.
"Quick question, how high can you jump," I asked.
"Not as high as the border wall," Emilia responded.
"Then, hold onto me," I instucted.
She was hesitant, but she did so. When the guards looked away, I power leaper over the wall and into the back alleyway.
"Woah, that was amazing!" Emilia proclaimed.
"Shhh, wait until we get out of the alleyway," I informed her.
"My bad."
(2 Minutes Later)
I turned to look at Emilia and she had tears in her eyes.
"You alright, what's up?"
"I can't believe something this beautiful was just on the otherside of the border," Emilia confessed trying to stop her flow of tears.
That's true, she's lived her entire life in the slums. I should take Juro sometime too, but his mom might not appreciate that.
Reader's Bonus
Name: Milo Foster
Race: Human/Crimson Slime
Rank: C
(Status)
Lv.17-Exp(8,129/17000)
HP: 8500/8500
MP: 2000/2000
Strength: 38
Agility: 42
Endurance: 36
Intelligence: 38
Sense: 52
Mana: 47
Spirit: 70
Attribute Points: 20
Passive skills:
G.P.S. (Lv.Max)-Mapping and positioning of areas.
Regeneration (Lv.10)- The rate at which the body heals.
Calculator (Lv.Max)-
Understanding of numbers.
Electro-Magnetic Perception (Lv.3) The ability to feel and sense Electro-Magnetic Fields.
Mana-Sense (Lv.3)-The abilty to sense mana within people or the environment. Currently works within a 5 meter radius.
Fashion-Sense (Lv.3)-One's understanding of clothing and fashion.
Martial Arts (Lv.6)- Understanding of physical and combat prowess.
Stealth (Lv.3)-The ability to conceal one's presence.
Acting (Lv.1)- The art of social deception.
Swordsmanship (Lv.1)- Understanding of sword-based combat.
Mana-Recovery (Lv.5)-Increases the natural speed at which mana recovers.
Teacher (Lv.1)- Those who learn under you will experience accelerated results
Activation Skills:
Combat Mode (Lv.5)- Boosts all stats in response to danger. Boosts depends on the danger posed.
Crimson Web (Lv.6)-Eject adhesive spindle fibers from your body. Detachable.
Metamorphis/Shapeshifting(Lv.5)- The body can shift anyway the user imagines. Harden, soften, sharpen, etc.
Transmutation (Lv.6)-Change the properties of a material manually.
Absorbtion (Lv.8)-Take in material and assimilate it with your being.
Appraisal (Lv.4)- Observe someone's status. May even be possible to see skills with heightened proficiency. Works within 3 meter radius.
Meditation (Lv.4)-Focus youself with a calm mind and guided breathing.
Intimidation (Lv.1)-By will of thought, you can send waves or terror and dread through your enemies.
Clean (Lv.2)-make something/ someone free of dirt, marks, or mess, especially by washing, wiping, brushing, or using mana.
Healing (Lv.3)-Restores health and mends the wounds of targets via mana.
Potential Unlock (Lv. Max)- You can distribute the attribute points of those you've established a bond with accordingly.
Wind Magic (Lv.4)-Wind can be manipulated by the user via mana.
Mana Link (Lv.Max)- You can link your mana with those around you if they're in range of mana sense.
Current Balance: 400C, 23S, 2G, 0P.