Anso was lounging around the window, thinking about cats and monsters.
"Hey ma?" Anso asked.
"Yes sweetie?" Eleanor replied.
"What age do you have to be in order to practice magic?"
"Well it depends, Some kids can use magic probably at 7 and some kids could use magic at 3."
"That means I could use magic right?"
"Of course, but since we're commoners. We don't have a lot of mana in our body, Nobles who have been marrying people with higher mana capacities gives more mana for the new generation. This cycle happened many times so nobles tend to have much higher mana capacities then commoners."
"Ahh.. I see. But don't you use magic to clean the house and all?"
"I do, but it's just simple wind magic anyone could do."
"OOOO that's so cool. Can you teach me?"
"I can teach you some simple stuff. But if you want to advance then you need proper advice from a mage."
"I'm fine with that! But I have one more question!"
"And it's?"
"Why do you keep using your hands to wash the dishes? Don't you use a sponge? Even if you don't have a sponge, why don't you use magic?"
"...Sponge?"
"Yeah, a sponge! You know those yellow things that suck in water?"
"..I don't know where you got this idea from but to answer your question about the magic. You need to be able to control your magic carefully so that the clay doesn't break. Usually you have to be a tier 5 or 6 to do that. (NOTE: tier 1 and 2 is beginner. Tier 3 and 4 is amateur.Tier 5 and 6 is a normal mage. Tier 7 and 8 are high ranking mage. Tier 9 and 10 are reserved for heroes,saints,and great magicians.).
"Hmm.. ok then after your done, be sure to remember about the magic!"
"Of course sweetie."
"Thanks ma!" Anso waved then went outside to play. Anso lived in a small town where everyone almost knew each other. So it was pretty safe to play alone.
"Hello Auntie Sher!" Anso greeted as she ran to the stall.
"Oh hello sweetie." Sher replied. Auntie Sher was a cat beastman. There was no "Humans are better then beastman" logic here. After all, the beastman kingdom Vivula and the elf kingdom, Tublane where powerful neighbors of the Naz kingdom. The sub races such as the dark elves and other stuff where smaller countries located near the kingdoms.
"Do ya know what happened today?"
"What happened?"
"My mom said that she could teach me magic today!"
"Aww.. That's great!"
"I know ri-" Anso began.
When suddenly the the guards rushed in shouting for a doctor. Other guards seemed to fight off something in the distance.
"A monster attack!..." Auntie Sher mumbled.
Anso was about to go back to her house when she saw someone being carried in on a board. Anso looked some more and saw Rar her dad with a nasty gash on his arms and legs.
"DAD!" Anso shouted worryingly.
Anso tried to get past the crowd to no avail. Then the doctor of the village arrived and started treating Rar. Anso stood there in shock. Everything was slow motion, The beast in the distance shook of the guards and started running towards the crowd. The gatekeepers tried to close the door but the beast was going to get in.
Anso couldn't do anything. Even though the woman granted her power, she didn't know how to use it. Anso clenched her teeth and shouted,"Go away ALREADY!"
The beast stopped. Everyone but the doctor stopped, and time seemed to stand still. The beast looked in Anso's direction and started running towards her.
"SHI- ugh ANSO TAKE COVER!" Shouted Auntie Sher.
Anso ducked behind the stand and braced herself. The beast slammed in front of the stand and the shock wave was enormous. The beast looked like a lion but was 3xs taller and looked red and white. The beast was about the attack Anso when a white arrow from far away pierced the beast's head.
The person who killed the beast was a old elf man. His gray hair was tied behind his back and was riding on a white pony.
"Are you guys okay?" The man asked when he was in range.
"Well other then 4 injured and my stand ruined, There's nothing wrong." Auntie Sher said. "I think." She added.
"Hmm. well anyways, are you alright little one?" Asked the man.
"...I'm fine but who are you?" {Anso}
"Oh yes! Sorry for not introducing myself, I am Lizar an elf archer."
"I'm Anso nice to meet you..." Anso replied.
"Ah! You must be Rar's child correct?" After seeing Anso nod he continued. "Anyways, where's Rar?"
Lizar turned around to see the doctor was done treating wounds.
"Ah.. It's not the best treatment, You would have to go to the Capitol to seek a priest." Said the doctor to the chief guard.
The chief guard, Simon replied,"It's alright for now,but would he be able to continue to work?"
"I don't know, time will tell. All I know for sure is that he will have a limp in the future."
Simon was about the reply when-
"RAR! OH MY GOD!" Eleanor shouted,when she saw the unconscious Rar.
Everyone was explaining what happened and Eleanor teared up. People comforted her but didn't tell her about how the beast tried to attack Anso. They wanted to let the news sink in first.
Lizar then cleared his throat,then walked over to Eleanor's side.
"I know it's a bit sudden but could I take Anso as my disciple?"
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