[Eighteen years ago, on the day you were born, was the same day a crack formed in the seal of Lord Romanov. It was also the same day I was created.]
"Eighteen years ago?"
[Yes Arthur, it was an unforeseen phenomenon that even he could not comprehend. You could say it was destiny.]
"…"
Arthur went silent as Rex continued explaining.
[On that faithful day when the seal weakened, he used the last remains of his power to create me and gave me most of his knowledge then he sent me here to find you.]
"But why are you only appearing now?"
[Back then you were still too frail to withstand my awakening. Which led to me not being able to completely synchronize with you, and put me in a sort of deep sleep state. However, when you died I was forcibly awakened.]
"So you're the reason I came back even after dying. I think it's starting to make sense a little. But this is all so much for me, it all happened suddenly and I don't even know we're to start or how to."
[Do not worry Arthur, that is why I am here, to help you grow stronger and guide you. We're gonna start by teaching you the fundamentals of your powers, and since I'm linked to your memories I structured it in a way you'll easily be able to monitor your progress. Now say "status window" to see your stats.]
"Status window."
A screen resembling that of a game status window appeared as Arthur spoke those words.
Race: Human Level: 0 (100) Strength: 10 / Agility: 10 Stamina: 10 / Health: 15 Magic: 50 / ??? > "It looks just like the status window from that game I used to play when I was 6. So that's what you meant by our memories being linked. But…what are those question marks?" [Those are stats you haven't unlocked yet. Now click on the abilities section to see the ones you currently have access to.] -Regression: Return after death. -Mind barrier: Protects user from mind control and mental attacks. -Weapon mastery: Proficiency in the use of vast amount of weaponry. (Lv.1) -Third eye: See through the true nature of things. -???> "Woah I can do all this?" [All this and more.] "…" [I'll give you time to digest all this. And before you ask, your mom is fine, she's sound asleep beside you.] Arthur releases a sigh of relief. [Now then, for the next step in your training, you're gonna learn how to control and utilize your magic power. But first I'll explain to you what magic power is. Every living entity in existence contains magic power, which some refer to as "Aether", even the smallest creature have it. it is also the source of power for most beings. It's what those monsters you encountered outside use as a source of strength. With the proper mastery it becomes very versatile, from being able to heal to unleashing powerful attacks. There are three different ways magic energy is utilized. First is conjuring, that is manifesting your aether to conjure things like elements to perform long ranged attacks. Secondly we have augmenting, and that's applying aether to a part of or your entire body to strengthen it, if mastered properly you can even apply it to external objects like weapons. Lastly there's arcane which is a special trait one's aether possesses innately. It grants unique abilities with infinite possibilities. A good example of that is healing and necromancy.] Arthur listens as Rex continued to explain all about magic and the different ways to utilize it. [What you're going to learn now is augmenting. Which is the easiest of all three. So I'm gonna need you to concentrate and feel the magic within you.] He took a deep breath and concentrated. "I think I can feel something." [Good, now I want you to picture it wrapping around your hand. Do it nice and easy.] "I did it!" [Congratulations on completing your first lesson. And right on time, your mom is waking up.] "Thanks a lot Rex." [Happy to be of assistance.] "But how do I leave this place?" [Just think of a door out and you're good to go.] "Will I be able to talk to you even after I wake up?" [Of course you can. You and I are one after all.] "…" The door appeared as Rex had stated and Arthur walked out, waking up and as if from a long dream. [END] To be continued…