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After a few deep breaths, I release all the perverted thoughts and calm down my mind.
Sitting in a lotus position, under the influence of the meditation state I am currently in, my consciousness builds an invisible blue thread that connects me with nature.
By breathing in and out, the red thread multiplies until it can't get counted anymore. Not long after, blue particles get visible and consumed by me.
These particles are the physical body of the condensed wind that is circulating in the tower. They are so tiny that only by entering the meditation state can you see them.
Compared to condense wind, mana has no physical body or is still invisible, even if you meditate. This is one of their differences.
That aside, calmly breathing in and out, while in the state of meditation, is the way of mage cultivation.
This is how magus consumes mana or condensed wind to nurture one's body and reach supremacy.
While Mana is the major source of power and the beginning of all, Condense Wind became the modern solution to the power struggle.
These two are important elements beyond everything.
Next to these two are patience and willingness to pay any cost.
I take a deep breath and sigh.
I wish I could have more time with my brother, though!
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Back to the MC's POV;
After a few more hours of explaining the theory, Prof. Red, or the one calling herself by the name of Illusya bid goodbye and left.
So far, I found out that her main ability is to create an illusion, control one's mind by creating false memories.
The illusion she can create can easily deceive someone, in the sense of sight, smell, hearing, touch, etc.
Her illusion isn't some shabby ability, but an unparalleled ability.
Although I feel something amiss with that professor's behavior, I guess as long as I don't act arrogantly in front of her or try to do something, she would feel offended; there is no need to worry about her.
I take a deep breath and sigh.
I wish I could just avoid her.
...
A few minutes left Prof. Illusya left; the following professor entered the room.
A following professor is an old man, an old man wearing a white robe that is more than his size. He had a white long beard that he strokes from time to time and a long, white, old hair that reached his butt.
As old as he is, his voice is already littered just like his skin.
I don't know why the Academy is still letting an old man like him teach.
Looking at the old man is giving me a feeling as if at any second, he would collapse on the ground, then die with the cause of a heart attack.
It is making me feel cringe.
However, after a few seconds of analyzing him, my three views about him changed.
The memories of my past encounters with him surge in my head like a film. The way the memories appear in my head is like there is a screen in my mind that occurs out of the blue and shows me a flashback of memories in a film-like way.
The film seems to play at a normal pace in my head, but it only eats about a mere second before I finish and get to learn everything.
Unfortunately, as unlucky as I am, that damn Old Rolan didn't learn that much about the old man's teaching. So, I can only remember something limited that is almost not helpful at all.
Fortunately, I gained some information about him.
His name is Bran Valtz. He can manipulate the blue fire element; the entitled strongest fire in the world. He's not just powerful, but too powerful. He's known as one of the best characters here in the academy.
There are three great and influential professors in the academy. They are two old men and one old woman. Bran Valtz is one of the two men.
No need to think too much about it. His power isn't something a student like me can guess how far had reached and can reach. Instead of thinking about his power, I should think about how to improve mine.
He is an old man in his claim who had already reached the age of one hundred and twenty-two years. No one is sure about this claim though, and no one dares to investigate for many reasons. Of course, one of them is, no one wants to be his enemy and the other one is; there is no need at all.
I lock my eyes at him as I continue to wonder aimlessly.
Considering that this damn world has magic, it also won't be a shocking scene if it ever turned out that he is an extraordinarily good-looking young man in old man's skin and just hiding for the sake of one's eyes not to get blinded by his fairy-like beauty.
Haha! Why am I thinking about one's beauty too much?
I snicker softly as I shake my head.
When I saw the beautiful professor, I doubted she was an old grandma in a young lady's mask. Yet when an old man appeared, I doubt maybe he is an extraordinarily good-looking young man in an old man's clothing.
How ridiculous am I?
Sometimes my mind is just wondering on its own.
...
"Okay, let's meet in the court in a few minutes"
After a few minutes of recap about the lessons we studied yesterday, the Old man gives us some activity.
After issuing a place where to meet, he didn't linger longer, but he turned into a blue flame and disappeared from our naked eyes.
°Such an amazing skill°
°As always. Haha°
°Yeah, we can't expect less from a powerful individual like him°
°Do use the ability to teleport. He deserves the title as the strongest character°
The entire class mumbles again as they witness the old man's action.
Even I can't agree less with their words.
I can't help but nod my head.
I wonder if I could reach even half of him before I grow old.
"Hehe! Don't worry, even if you don't reach his status, you still have me!"
Jasmine says as she walks towards me.
"O-okay?"
I blank out as I wonder what she means.
(Note: Because of constant rejection and even cause his own death, he starts to doubt everything when it comes to intimacy)
"Humph! Be grateful!"
She tilts her neck and looks out of nowhere as she shows off an arrogant aura.
"Damn. Thanks, but no thanks."
My right eyebrow lowers as my upper lips raise. I give her sarcasm as I walk away.
. . .
The arena is in the central area of the academy, just a few meters away from the clock tower.
This arena is so huge that it has a total scope of one hectare.
This arena has multiple roles in the academy, such as; competitions, programs, and classes.
At this moment, our aim in our arrival in this place is for us to have a friendly duel.
"If anyone is here, you can now choose in your class who you want to be your sparring partner!"
The voice of the Old Man sounds as we arrive in the area.
Everyone begins to talk and convince each other to be partners.
Looking at this scene, I can't help but remember the Old Rolan.
If I am still him, I believe I would have already nowhere to be found at this moment. I already turn like bubbles and disappear, leaving no trace. Not to mention, the Old Rolan had a side of cowardice; avoiding any battle at all costs.
...
There are many classmates of mine who got shocked that I am still there and want me to be my sparring partner. But just as I am about to choose randomly, Jasmine comes next to me.
She even gives me an evil smile as her eyes squint.
What happened afterward is very obvious. I got forced to accept her invitation.
On the other hand, those who wanted to be my pair a while ago all gave up one after another as they felt the aura that Jasmine releases.
They left as soon as possible. They went as far as they could.
Looking at their actions, I can't help but ridicule them in my mind.
I gave them too much hope.
These guys turned out to be nothing but cowards, too.
If I am them and have their prowess, I will change her decision.
Unfortunately, I am not them, and compared to anyone here, I am considered the weakest.
On the other hand, Jasmine is the strongest.
Tsk*
But thinking about the good side, although I am in a very disadvantageous situation, I think it is not too bad to be her pair. At least, it will help me buy more time to test my prowess and progress before facing those idiots.
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