In a basement-like place that was dimly lit by some small lights on both sides, a transparent blue orb was placed in the middle of a large magic circle.
A person with a small yellow hue surrounding his perfectly toned body was engraving something on the large magic circle.
With extreme concentration, not even blinking while carving new lines on the floor.
Small dopes of sweat were slowly falling down from his clear pale forehead.
With slow and deep breaths, he connected the last two lines in a triangle, with his pure white wand.
A blue light escaped from the orb and then, slowly spread throughout the whole magic circle.
Shining with a bright blue-white color for a while, the light slowly faded and only the magic circle remained.
"Finally... it's done."
A long, exhausting breath escaped from his mouth.
After three weeks of constant work, the defensive core was now ready to register another Mana signature.
' Eon can finally use magic.'
He had to wait for quite some time but he managed to pass time with his unique arrows.
'He has surprised me more than my life had until now. He's just... amazing.'
Now he didn't even know how to praise his own son.
He stood up with a small smile on his face and turned around.
'I can't wait to tell him about this!' he excitedly turned around.
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In the backyard of the house, a young boy with shining golden-blond hair was holding a bow and arrow with strange patterns on it.
The patterns, if looked closely, were shining with a blue glow.
―SHWEEEEEEEESH. ―THURT.
I released the arrow and, just as it left my bow, it shot forward with much more force than a normal arrow could.
Just as it hit the red and white wooden target, it almost pierced the target.
"Holy... mother of goblins..."
I gasped, looking at the performance of my first arrow with three full enchantments.
(+Body enhancement), (+Speed enhancement), (+Heat)
One increased the strength of the body, the second increased the aerodynamics with wind Mana particles, and the third heated up the tip to increase the piercing effect.
The result was more than I originally expected.
It could have been more dangerous if I hadn't made any preparations.
I looked at my bow and smiled internally.
This was the best thing I had made until now.
A bow that only activates the enchanted arrows when they left the bow after a while.
Just like a trigger or circuit, only when the arrow is no longer in contact with it, the mana activates enchantments on it.
It was difficult to figure out the balance of Mana in every single text.
Though it's almost close to a (tier-1) spell, it's not quite at that level as there are many things that this bow lack.
Just that Mana input limits me to 9 arrows at a time.
It would completely drain my Mana reserve if I try more than 12 arrows.
Just making this arrow took me a whole week.
But it was definitely worth it.
I looked at the target with fear in my eyes.
'If mom found this, I may not be able to practice archery for the next few weeks.'
A small, cold shiver ran down my spine just thinking about that.
Walking towards the target, I tried to take the arrow out of it.
It was difficult because it had almost pierced the thick wooden target.
"Yaaa!"
With a loud cry, I barely took the arrow out with my full basic strength.
It would have been much easier to use magic but conserving Mana was important.
Putting the target back, I walked back towards my usual position.
Taking out another arrow which had different enchantments than the previous one, I placed it on the bow and stretched out my bowstring.
This arrow was a gamble well as a prototype for the final product.
If this worked, I was sure how my first real (Magic arrow) will be.
A small blue light appeared on the bow but the arrow had a dull red light on it.
Closing my eyes, I focused all my attention as far as I can.
I wasn't going to get the arrow back so it had to be as far away from where I was.
[Origin Skill- Mystic eyes]
I released the bowstring and the arrow shot forward. I saw the body of the arrow where I put two (Heat) and one (Wind) enchant closely.
As I had now mastered the skill, I was able to see as far away as I wanted... for a limited time.
Of course, I had limitations on the distance but, it was as good as 9 K.M... for now.
The body of the arrow slowly started to turn bright red.
Slowly a small fire burned like a matchstick and engulfed the whole arrow.
The arrow was on fire. It was a good enough fire to call (tier-1).
And so, the (Fire Enchantment) was a success.
'Now that it's true that I can make fire without the (tier-1) spell called (small fire), I can create much strong fire with a (tire-1) spell.
If possible, I can shoot a flame arrow-like spell without any real arrow and only with fire-type Mana particle.'
"Yes...!"
I shouted with a winning hand gesture.
This was the result of three days' work. And it was successful.
It felt good when you were able to get a good result from your long effort. I was rejoicing in my successes.
But then...
"Eon... Why is there a fire!?"
Dad just came out of the house but shouted with surprise as soon as saw the fire in the distance.
The arrow fell on the grass so the fire was getting bigger.
It was quite far so I didn't think he would notice this quickly.
I was so happy that I had almost forgotten about the fire.
'Should have put the fire out first;' I sighed as I thought that.
He looked at me and understood that it was my doing.
With a snap of his finger, he put the fire out in an instant.
Not taking the risk of my dear mother finding it out, he cleaned up the ground with wind magic.
Shaking his head, he walked toward me and said with a Solemn expression.
"Eon. You should refrain from something dangerous.
Playing with fire by yourself could be dangerous. Next time, have me around when you do something like this."
"Yes. I will keep that in mind."
I nodded and took a note to have a dad around when experiencing these things.
That way, if mom were to find out and punish me, dad will have to be there to accompany me.
"Anyways... Eon."
He called my name with a serious expression.
I knew this was something important so, I picked up my ears.
"Do you promise to practice magic only when I am around? If you don't then, you won't get permission from me."
"I promise that I will only practice magic ONLY when you are around."
I understood that the time had come from his question.
Dad has completed the barrier and I can register my Mana signature.
Dad saw the look in my eyes and understood that I was determined.
He nodded with a big smile on his face. It was also a proud smile.
"Then let's go and tell mom!"
He was also excited to see me practice magic.
There was anticipation in his eyes, to see something unexpected again.
But then we heard a sweet, cheerful voice from behind.
"Oh~? Papa and son are going to see mommy? What could the reason be~?"
Mom was on the other end of the door, walking toward us with her usual smile on her beautiful face.
"Mom! Dad finished the barrier and I can start the magic practice!"
I shouted happily but, then... I saw mom's expression changing.
It wasn't much dramatic change but I saw it clearly.
But, it quickly vanished and she regained herself.
"Oh? Now Eon can practice magic? How wonderful~."
There were very small hints of worry and, her act would have gone unrecognized by anyone else.
But... I was able to see it, and dad too.
But we both pretended not to know that.
Mom saw through us, but didn't say much and dragged us inside.
Then we talked for some time and I reassured mom that I will be OK.
Dad too talked for a moment with her personally.
This time, the situation was cleared out very quickly.
"Eon. Do your best."
She said with still worried eyes.
But now, there was resolution in them.
She was very difficult to deal with but... that was her.
An always worried helpless mother.
"Mom. I will do my very best. And I won't do it alone anyway.
Dad will always be around."
With that, mom was fully convinced.
Now... I could practice it in earnest.
'Magic...'
A single thought covered my mind.
What would it be like to use different and new types of spells?
How can I make different changes; how the things actually work?
Can I really do super cool stuff like flying or making big explorations?
There were a lot of things currently going on in my mind but, the excitement was the same as ever.
At long last, Something that will be much more fun... was about to start.