* Drip *
* Splash *
* Drip *
* Splash *
Vector slowly awakening from a much needed slumber, could instantly feel the change in his body, and how much he truly needed it. Mentally and physically.
While one's body is the natural outputting channel for mana, besides wands or anything that can channel magic referred to as a conduit, magic is mostly give and take. What does that mean? Vector didn't fully understand it either, not until diving into his spell creations, did he understand the completely unpredicted toll on him.
Exhaustion! A complete and utter Will to do nothing but rest, imagine a hangover of 14-15 shots… than quadruple that feeling! Only rest could provide that and even then his mind was always in despair.
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While reading novels on earth, Vector always wondered what the "intelligence" stat really did, besides providing more mana in some cases.
As his intelligence kept increasing over the coming weeks, constantly improving his spell creations, and mana control. He noticed 3 key factors while improving his intelligence stat, and he considered one of these above the other two.
The first may seem quite simple, but in actuality it was extremely useful, and much more beneficial than he would've originally thought. Especially with the goals he had in mind, alongside the mindset he was slowly forming, and with the plan to escape.
His Memory.
Yes Memory! It might seem simple, and a little redundant. However, this improvement was one of the only things that would get Vector out of here.
While improving his memory, he could recall events much faster than before, but he could alongside remember the slightest of details when focusing on one, and he knows this will only further improve as the stat raises.
He could now establish an escape plan even better, with the ability to recall his memories from 3 years ago, when first being dragged into this hell.
Not even bothering with any blind fold, any real powerful guards , and not even anti-magic cuffs.
While this was good for his case now, he couldn't help but feel bitter, he was still a prince for god sake..
The next thing that improved was simply his decision making, he seemed more calm, and very much more so collected than before. His internal instincts and his mind blended much more smoothly then before as well.
In turn this effected another key factor, his senses, while only a little.. alas, he could still control, and utilize them a little more it seemed.
However, even wirh these amazing improvements… they couldn't come out on top of the third.
Mana exhaustion!
After fully exploring mana manipulation, spell creations, and overall understanding of magic. He realized that magic was not free at all. Even if magic is a great tool, a great weapon, and overall the life energy of the universe.
It still costs something, that something being your mental and physical energy, which in Vector's theory gives off another type of energy.. but that's saved for a latter discussion.
The point being, after studying and using mana after long periods of time. Which would be hours on end, since Vector only had this task to focus on. The blowback would be tremendously painful.
However, with each increase in his intelligence, this would slowly decrease, alongside magic being overall easer to control.
So with all these rampant thoughts in his head, Vector realized one of the key things one must do, while striving for the top.
Stat points. What were they really?
Vector deduced one thing, Time.
Everything costed time, each activity needs mastery in order to elevate, and time is not infinite. So the immediate increase in a given attribute is the best part, for the sole reason of having been put in no time to increase that, while being able to focus on other training.
' With these deductions, I need use this to my best advantage, I have sh#t to do! Yanderes to pull, and magic to gain. Hmmm. What should I put it in then?
Intelligence will be a good choice but with 6 points… hmm. Yea I'll do that . '
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< vitality : 9 > —> [ + 4 ] < vitality : 13 >
< intelligence : 22 > —> [ + 2 ]
< intelligence : 24 >
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' With that taken care of, let's dive in to Spacial Magic! Let's check my stats before though … '
" Status " mumbled Vector
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[ Name : Vector Invidia Zenith ]
[ Race : Royal-Fae , Spacial High-Spirit ]
[ Titles: Child of Space , Transmigrated, Royal Fae ]
[ Natural Affinities : Spacial (100%) , Ice (100%) ]
[ Bloodline Abilities : N/A ]
[ Class : N/A ]
[ Sub Class : N/A ]
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LVL : [ 4 ] , EXP : [ 25/430 ] [ HP: 39/39 ]
[ MP: 1230/1230 ] [ stat points : 0 ]
< vitality : 13 >
< strength : 12 >
< dexterity : 8 >
< intelligence : 24 >
< mana : 410 >
< charisma : 7 >
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- [ Spells ] -
❖ Ice-Bullet :
• Mana : ~ (30) , Damage : ~ (15)
❖ Ice-Overlord :
• Mana : ~ (300) , Boost : ~ (+ 100 Magical Resistance, + 45 Physical Resistance , Time : 10 Minutes per 100 MP)
❖ Ice-Sovereign :
• Mana : 850 , Damage : ~ , Boost : Complete Ice-Elemental Control over 30 foot radius, Time : 45 Minutes )
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( AN: The ~ symbol means it varies depending on the mana output. Also do you want the system too look like that for Spells or like this :
- [ Spells ] -
❖ Ice-Bullet
❖ Ice-Overlord
❖ Ice-Sovereign
? Let me know which one )
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' Looking at my stats, It's not bad at all, considering I haven't even leveled yet. The time has come huh .. '
With all these scheming thoughts coming to an abrupt end. Vector dived into his inner magic sea once more, everything the same as last, yet all life more seemed vibrant.
The sky having even more colorful stars, and even more moons rotating around, appearing as ornaments in the sky.
Looking out in the open and endless sky. Vector felt an inspiration of sorts, a vastness, a feeling of emptiness. Expect it wasn't a void, nor did have any devoid of life, it was simply its own feeling ? Law? Source?
He didn't know, but neither did he care that much either, for he was grasping on small particles of mana. His reaction was trying bend them like ice mana, but trying that and failing , he realized every element was indeed different.
You couldn't actually bend space, no quite the opposite it sort of bended you? The manipulation of Spacial Magic has many elemental uses, such starlight powers , gravity , and teleportation.
However, the manipulation part wasn't right, it was more along the lines of making constant deals, and a greedy seller as well. For every change Vector wanted to occur outside, the mana consumption changed, depending on the effect and size.
Noticing this with his senses and instinct. Vector opened his eyes, raised his right hand, made a grabbing motion, and violently twisted.
The consumption of mana was significant off the bat!
[ MP : 1230 ] —> [ MP : 721 ]
The spacial mana in the air that was swirling around, slowly forming a vortex that was slowly rotating clockwise, the vortex appeared as a miniature black hole of sorts…
However, there was a gleam or shine that made the black hole actually look like a gleaming obsidian gem … until * Poof * It was gone. Dissipated into nothing. Like it never existed in the first place.
' wow. ' was the only thought Vector could form.
Vector still replaying the last moments, basked in the feeling of Spacial Magic, with his Title "Child of Space" along side his other race… ' wait '
' I always looked at that part and knew I changed. However, unlocking a Spacial spirit bloodline… hmm that will become so handy. My Spacial Magic boosts are off the charts with both in combined effect. Alongside my learning traits. I want to learn 3 more Spells for now, I can sense that I can only hold a certain amount of Spells due to my mana stat … and level maybe? Hmm, 3 more should be my max for sure.' Vector inwardly groaned
Vector having come from earth, alongside the Royal archive knowledge his split half held, had too many spell ideas. There could be countless ones! Maybe all of them at a base formation sort to speak, but each with a distinct difference , and he was never lacking creatively.
' Actually, it was always one of my best attributes on earth…. Hmm besides the basic of teleportation and a inventory type ordeal.. what else could I do?!'
These thoughts lasted the rest of the day, while Vector tried to manipulate the Spacial mana slightly, and having to wait for his mana to constantly replenish. Spacial Magic is truly costly.
No real progress towards spell creation was made on his first day. Nonetheless he learned countless pieces of Spacial knowledge, along with the use of intelligence, stat points, and his regeneration rate of mana!
He never really had a situation or thought for check this. Having done a few tests of different magical attacks and activities. He found mana to simply be replenished when not activity channeling it.
So simply by walking, sleeping, and even fighting with only physical attributes could he replenish his mana. What Vector didn't know, was this was not normal at all… usually one had to mediate and rest for one to replenish mana.
However, his Spacial bloodline awakening, and his child of space title, was simply bending space naturally. Of course in a minuscule amount, but these amounts added up, and being half spirit … mana flowed easily into him.
His mana regeneration rate per minute was around 8. This didn't sound like a lot at all, and after conducting various tests, this number seemed reliable.. but changeable.
As he grows in power so will his mana regeneration rate. Little did he know, this was already extraordinary.
…
With the constant Spacial training, theoretical thinking, and overall stress of having now 4 days left. He instantly crashed like a baby, his mind exhausted and overworked, once more residing in his mana sea. While his outer thoughts and body were relaxed by the constant sound of water dripping inside the cavern, from presumably the river flowing on top.
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- Synthia Acheron , Princess of Flame , Vector's Betrothed -
( Acheron Kingdom , Capital City , Royal Castle , Bedroom )
" Princess it's time to leave " said a scruffy looking guard, about 6'4 in height, plated in a full battle suit. The suit a gleaming silver, with slight touches of red, and a emblem of the Royal family's guard. Alongside the National Acheron family sign, which is depicted as a singular moving Flame, located behind a sturdy looking shield.
Often referred to as the eternal Flame of protection, according to Acheron citizens at least ..
Upon seeing this annoying man to arrive, her assigned Knight since birth, she was very much annoyed. Especially since she really had to go to the event tonight.
She didn't mind court, on the contrary, she was always in the spotlight and who wouldn't bask in that?
She was a narcissist, but she was a Princess, weren't they all? Hmmm .. with these thoughts quickly thrown out, she replied to her trusted guard
" Why is this even so important? It's just another event, my father was making a big deal on it "
" My lady, apparently rumors of the prince's death have been spreading . "
" Pfft. Which prince? Huh ? "
" Yours Princess, your betrothal apparently was taken hostage by Demonic Fae years ago, worked as a mining slave, and eventually died. So the rumors says. You know how court is my lady. "
" WHAT? That bastard died?! Ahahahah! I'm free my guard, I'm free! Wait … father won't be trying to send me off again Will he ?! HMPFH .. I won't let him. I'm his little girl, he shall obey ! " Snorted Synthia
Her Royal Guard, Sebastian couldn't help but shake his head at the princesses behavior. She was too spoiled. However, he couldn't help but laugh, as he practically raised the child too. She was very intelligent, adaptive, and cunning. Yes she ruled the court singlehandedly, constantly faking her innocence, and then spreading whatever was on her agenda. She was indeed a little monster haha ! Plus her shopping spending is insane! - Thought Sebastian
Synthia having said these comments, still couldn't help but feel a slight tinge of pity, or maybe curiosity. As kids growing up and being betrothed, they naturally had to hang out as kids.
While their parents always discussed matters of the kingdom.
He was a rude, arrogant, but most of, he was vile bastard.
Always a spiteful and hateful d#ck, even with his good looks, he was still useless as well, having no magic!
She always felt bad at the start until she saw the way he acted. The two always didn't get along, nor tried too, and she grew to hate him over time.
However a fine like between hate and interest exists. The Princess sometimes wanted to "fix" him, or make him better?
Yet , this never happened as he continued to get worse. Until finally they cut contact with each other, only supposed to meeting again at age 21, to marry, and even then she avoided these thoughts.
Alas, this was all for the goal of strengthening the bonds between kingdoms. Especially with the Den Kingdom increasing its activity, alongside the others who were moving in the shadows. The Fae continent was truly wicked indeed.
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While growing up in their teen years, his debauchery turned worse once again. His already cruel nature, along with the teenage body's instinct. He turned lustful as as any boy that age does.
Always taking slight looks, lustful approaches, and seeing the vile looks in his eyes, made her want to burn him consistently. Alas, she could not.
His behavior known to be questionable, often in wh#re houses, gambling dens, and overall just being total trash!
- - -
So hearing the news she was happy, maybe felt pity for his state of no magic, but she felt free for once.
Basking in in the feeling …
until she felt the bond still in place..
When Fae get promised to one another, an emotional and magical link occurs between both.
This link is the first step in finding a true mate. It can be used to telepathically speak, locate , and feel emotions. Of course, with given consent, as no party can just invade ones mind.
The bond once matured, the partners emotional connection deeper, and the love reciprocated,
would cause the emotional link to slowly change.
The link would slowly become more distinct, until a life bond is formed, which is a much deeper connection between mates. Providing many benefits.
All though every life bond is different… they all increase the mates power. Some changes could be using a partners affinity, bloodline, mana pools, or even combined magic.
It was random and usually more powerful, depending on the power of the mates in the relationship.
As you can expect, the Fae-Royals and Nobles, fully exploited this, constantly matching and paring prodigies between houses. All for the sake of power.
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Yet… Synthia still felt the bond still in place.
Meaning he wasn't fully dead and it was a lie, or he really was dead, but the link remained?
'Wait how would that even be possible?' - all sorts of thoughts were going through Synthia' head
She was fully shocked and stunned, but she didn't dare speak a word about this yet, nor will she until she knows the details.
If he is alive, then he won't be for long.
She never wanted it to come to this, but she wanted her freedom, and she couldn't have a weak husband. He had to die … one way or another. Her happiness and duty to her kingdom depended on it.
" Shall we go my Knight? " asked Synthia
" Yes my lady, please no more clothes for today, the gold you spent yesterday was completely outrageous, please refrain for this old man "
" Old? We're not mere mortals u dummy, we're immortal. Just make sure to not get crippled or be a dud with no mana, and u practically live forever, sooo how can you get old? Wait… wait…. Actually on second thought, you do look old! "
" WHAT?!!?! I don't look a day over 30! Stop lying, my lady. Take it back! Hmpfh ! "
" PFTTTT, HAHAHA " laughed the 2nd Princess
- - -
The 2nd child, Princess Synthia and her loyal guard Sebastian, could be seen laughing and walking casually through the Royal gardens. Going towards an approaching carriage, with a Royal symbol on the side, once again invited for an event at a Nobel house, a few towns away.