After seeing Suzu off. I came back home and went upstairs. I decided to continue reading the book that I happen to found in the basement. I am now back in my bedroom. I pick up the book and started reading.
'Hmm, interesting...Let me try this spell'
It was a spell known as Teleportation. The description was simple. It said to teleport you instantly from one place to another. However, you can only teleport to the place you have been before.
[Teleportation is the transfer of matter or energy from one point to another without traversing the physical space between them]
I don't know if I have magical power but it is worth a try.
However, as I was pondering how to activate the spell. I remember the piece of paper that drop from the book that says 'Visualization is the key'. I take that into account and since the description was that it can take you to another place. I imagine a place that I want to go and somehow, there is a chant that came to my head and urging me to say it.
I imagine the backyard at the back of our house and say this word
"O the spirit of the great guardian, I beg thee to heed my word. I call you to teleport me into the place I desired"
Once Kiara finishes chanting, She suddenly vanished.
When Kiara opens her eyes. She finds herself in the garden.
"Woahh, Amazing. It did work" Kiara exclaimed If one person were to describe her right now. It would be that she is too delighted and one can see stars in her golden eyes.
"Since I am here anyway, let's try this Terrakinetic Construct"
'Hmm, let's see Terrakinetic Construct — create or construct anything using earth... It is pretty vague but it does say something...and using earth...hmm'
I pondered for a moment what to create.
"Ahh!!"
I exclaimed when I finally got an idea. Since this is a backyard and we don't have those then it is better to create those.
I imagine a circular table shape with an elegant yet simple design and 4 chairs surrounding the said table. I didn't use a chant instead I focus on imagining what kind of design for the table and chair. I don't know how long it takes but maybe only 5 minutes since I am not used to it.
"A're? It did work but why is it on fire?"
Indeed. It works but it is on fire, not just any fire. It is a green fire in the form of a table and chair. I look at the book and it seems I activated Pyrokinetic Construct instead of Terrakinetic Construct.
Before I could think further. My thought was disrupted when I remember that what I made was literally fire. A FIREE!! It means it can burn down its surroundings.
I suddenly got out of my trance and prepare myself to cancel the spell. When I was about to cancel the spell—
"Eh?"
I was meet with an unexpected sight. The fire didn't burn its surroundings instead it seems like it's giving them a life force. The withering plant nearby suddenly brought back to life. I was surprised, curious, and confused because such a phenomenon was unheard of.
I was confused so I search the book hoping I would find an answer. My search was not in vain because I have found the reason why.
[Green Fire a.k.a「"Fire of Vitality"」
It is different from your normal fire because instead of burning everything in its surrounding. It heals and gives them life force. It is a fire that can heal even the gravest sickness, illness, diseases, and external wounds.
Note: It cannot heal internal wounds, broken bones, and injuries.]
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I practice different kinds of spells. Mostly it was about mimicry, construction, healing, and combat with the use of magic. I notice that I can only use Fire.
There is also a type of magic called Null Magic such as necromancy, hypnosis, clairvoyance, navigation, Flight, and Storage. I tried them but it was harder than I expected. These kinds of magic belong to Null magic including Teleportation. There is also magic that can stop interrupt the flow of time. It is called 「Time Freeze」and「Time Reversal」. I was very interested in this particular magic but it was proven to be difficult but not impossible.
What makes this book different is that this book didn't only consist of attack magic but also the convenience and the different field and perspective of how to use magic other than on fighting. Today's magic solely focuses on attack and defense.
In these five years, I decided to cultivate my newly found interest in ancient magic and cultivate my new style of combat with the use of magic. There is no such thing in this present time a fighter or a close-quarter combatant uses magic to fight. Well, there is but As far as I know the fighters/tank only use enhancement magic. It only boosts your physical abilities for 5 minutes but as I know warriors who use it themselves only last up to 3-5 minutes. Well, it depends on your magical power. But you are all good if you have a mage that can enhance your physical ability.
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Time skip —— 5 years later...
In the Capital of the Humbert Kingdom, whose neighborhood and market are flourishing and prosperous. A certain girl in a certain two-story inn prepares herself for school. A girl has red hair like a petal of roses that trickle down until her hips, a bewitching golden eyes that make people drawn into them. A good proportion nose and pink and soft lips. She has an average breast for her age (not so big and not so small). She wore a uniform of the Sword and Magic Academy that fits her perfectly and hugs her slender figure. It only added to her deadly charm.
Indeed, it is Kiara Ferrer at the age of 15. She grew into a glamorous beauty that both genders will sure be attracted to. Once she was done putting on her uniform, she grabs her sword and put it into her belt.
'Haa, if only I didn't mess up at the swordsmanship test'
I am excited today because after so many years. I will finally get to see her again but at the same time. I am feeling anxious and nervous because these past 5 years, I hear some rumors that Suzanne Farell is so calm and serene like water but at the same time aloof and cold like ice. She sounds completely different from the friendly and cheerful Suzu I know. I heard many of her exploits this past year and Suzu is also known as the Ice Empress, Water Princess, etc. She gets the nickname because of her focus magical attribute Ice and Water and perhaps her personality. Suzu is what you call a prodigy. A person with great magical talents that only appear once in a century.
However, that's not the only reason I am downhearted. It is because I put into the Class 1-D. What's the matter you say? It's the class of failures. A class where problematic students and students who have gotten low scores at the practical examination gather. I swear I have gotten better at swordsmanship. People could say I have a B+ rank ability and that's without magic. Then why I am in that class? It is because I mess up big time.
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1-A - Excellent Student
1-B - Above Average Student
1-C - Average Student
1-D - Below Average/ Problematic Student
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Before we can enroll in the Academy. The administrators and staff of the school will test our abilities. So, they will know which class I will be put in. I'll tell you what happens.
When I went to enroll in the Academy. The school staff immediately test my capabilities. First, they went and measure my Mana/Magical Power. It is a test if I have the qualifications to be a mage. When I touch the orb, it didn't glow which means I have no magical power. It says that I have zero magical power yet I can use magic which confused me.
However, I didn't pay it no mind because I want to be a swordswoman, not a mage but after I touch the orb my body feels hot and heavy. Which resulted in me losing in swordsmanship too.
------SWORDSMANSHIP TEST-----
'Ugh, my body feels hot and heavy. My mind feels hazy. I can't concentrate'
I didn't pay attention to what was the referee was saying and I only hear the word fight and my opponent charging at me.
"FIGGHHHTT!!"
My opponent charged at me with a sword in hand. He has a decent form but it is not good as mine. However, unknown to me, the form that I was showing looked like from a beginner because of my current condition.
When he finally got close enough. He slashes his sword diagonally which I dodge to the side. He continues to attack and I continue to parried and dodge this goes on for 27 seconds but it feels like a minute to me with my hazy mind and heavy body. The boy put a distance between us and The boy charge at me again and this time he slashes his sword horizontally. I try to evade it by jumping sidestepped and go on an offense but I trip over my feet which resulted in me losing pathetically.
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Remembering how I lose and collapse then got a fever after I finish all my tests made my mood go from nervous to depress.
'Haaaa, so pathetic'
*bang*
I slam my head into the wall because of my pathetic loss. The written exam will be taken today. On the first day of class but hypothetically I will place first in the exam that doesn't mean my class would change. It is already decided in terms of abilities display, after all.
'If I didn't feel sick at that time. Maybe, I would have displayed my abilities to the fullest. *sigh* Well, No use being depress over the spilled milk. All I can do is move on and do my best
With new resolve and reason to make myself feel better. I started my way at the Sword and Magic Academy.
'Still, AHHHH... I still can get over it after all'