The sun slowly showed itself over the horizon, bringing warmth and chasing away the cold feeling that accompanied the night.
Lying on the bed was Drake, enjoying his first good night's sleep in a long time.
His eyes trembled, his conscience was about to wake up and soon, his eyes opened.
"it's morning huh"
Taking advantage of a few seconds after the lethargy of waking up, he straightened up.
Forcing his rigid body to rise, Drake dragged himself out of bed, getting to his feet, focusing on his schedule and his plans starting today.
He went towards the wardrobe, grabbing the first light t-shirt he found, put on his shoes and headed towards the door.
Opening the door he saw a corridor, there were few doors next to his room. Due to his lack of memory and his sense of direction, he didn't know which direction to go.
A delicious aroma entered his nostrils. His basic need, to feed, was pushing his body to the limits, making his stomach growl.
Walking towards the delicious aroma, he found the kitchen. There were few workers moving quickly between the ovens and pots. They were preparing breakfast for the Crimson members.
"Greetings Young Master"
Some workers greeted him, while others just glanced at him. Drake Crimson was just a normal human being, making many question what made this teenager better than us?
"Good morning"
Responding with a short sentence and then moving away, Drake went towards the basket of bread that was baked, taking 2 in each hand and shoving one in his mouth he walked towards the exit.
As he walked along and enjoyed the fresh bread, he carried on in a carefree manner.
It tasted good, it brought a good amount of dopamine to the brain, but for some reason, he didn't care about the taste or satisfaction, it was like he was eating out of duty.
Walking for a few minutes, spotting a servant cleaning some decorations, he approached and asked.
"Hi, after yesterday's accident, I seem to have lost some memories. Can you tell me if there is a library here?"
The servant looked up with a surprised expression.
"There is the official Crimson family library on the fifth floor, young master."
Nodding he walked away, walking toward the stairs, Drake took them step by step.
After your slow walk.
What met his vision, was a completely luxurious and elegant environment. Large wooden shelves filled the room, many books were in plain view, not a trace of dust could be seen.
"Good morning Young Drake"
Hearing a deep voice that seemed to reverberate throughout the room. Drake looked toward the voice.
There was an old man there, he had long white hair, his gray eyes contained a gleam of wisdom, wisdom that is only obtained with time.
Drake had some suspicions as to who this old man was, but from the boy's notes, he was most likely the librarian. A Mage of great wisdom who joined the family and one of the few people who were friendly with Drake.
"Good morning Condis"
Drake responded politely.
Condis Vallant was a Mage. An orphan who contained great talent in the way of magic. For a long time he accompanied the group of comrades of the current family patriarch, when their paths parted, the patriarch offered Condis a place in his family.
"Young Drake, excuse the intrusion, but how are your injuries?" Condis asked with a curious look.
From Condis's question, Drake suspected he was the one who rescued him.
" Were you the one who rescued me ? " Drake asked with an indifferent expression.
Condis had an amused expression on his face.
"Sorry young Drake, I wish I could see if you'd awaken your bloodline on your deathbed, but who knew you'd pass out from a swipe from a demon boar"
Condis was blatantly mocking his helplessness, but the fact that he had rescued him showed that he cared for the boy.
However, Drake today reacted differently instead of getting irritated or showing childish expressions. His face remained indifferent, somehow his entire presence seemed more composed today.
"Well, I took the risk the moment I decided to venture out, but anyways, thanks Condis" Drake said as he walked along nonchalantly.
"I'm looking for some books on the constitution of meridians and classification of power, can you tell me where I can find them?"
Condis with a thoughtful expression replied.
"Young Drake, I've lost count of how many times you've read these books, but whatever you want. Look at the 3rd shelf on the left."
"Thanks" Drake said.
Drake gave a brief salute, and made his way to the 3rd shelf.
There were many books on general knowledge on that shelf, related to languages, the world and politics, but his hands went in a certain direction.
Power Rankings, a basic book, on knowledge any knight or wizard would have from an early age. Looking for the other book he was looking for, he soon found it. Human anatomy : Meridians and mana absorption.
With the books in his hands he walked towards the tables and sat down. Looking at the writing in the book, he felt uncomfortable, although the language was strange to his eyes, in his head everything was flowing automatically, but he soon ignored this daydream.
Picking up the first book, Classifications of Power, he began reading.
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Mana
An energy of nature
Many question the origin of such a miraculous existence
But unfortunately few got answers.
Mana allows us to strengthen ourselves, thus increasing our chances of survival.
When it comes to survival, those who are fittest will always prevail.
From the fourth century after the great war, Humans and all adjacent races, entered into a consensus, on the levels of power.
Scholars separated between Knights and Mages.
In a way it was unfair to compare completely opposite fighting classes, but after many studies and many fights, it was decided to classify classifications that equated such power levels.
Knight
They were warriors who used their bodies
To be a knight, you need to create an Aura core inside you.
Forming an Aura core requires you to have Mana sensitivity.
The nucleus formed in the center of the body, where all the meridians interconnect, Emits a certain power, called Aura. Allowing its users to coat their bodies and weapons, increasing their fighting ability.
There are even those lucky ones, who have compatibility with natural elements. Your Auras assign your compatibility element, taking ownership of those elements.
The Knights ratings were
Apprentice - Beginner - Intermediate - Advanced
Knight - Novice - Intermediate - Advanced
Master - Novice - Intermediate - Advanced
Grand Master - Novice - Intermediate - Advanced
Pinnacle of Aura - unknown
The apprentice level represents body control. Beginner apprentice in short would be the muscle structure, intermediate would be the strengthening of the internal organs, advanced would be the temperament of the bones.
Apprentices who train and push their bodies to the limits can reach this level easily, but to advance to Knight rank, an aura core is required.
What differs a Knight from an Apprentice is that the knight has Aura, being able to emit Aura through his meridians. Strengthening your strength and fighting ability.
A Novice Knight, produces aura internally, being able to attribute it only to a part of their bodies, muscles and internal parts.
Intermediate Knight, manages to keep the aura active internally throughout his body, improving his strength, agility and perception.
While an advanced Knight can wrap their weapons and objects in Aura, improving their durability, resistance and attack power.
The differences in ratings didn't concern just Aura's control. As their Aura cores grew, their ability to sense Mana and their destructive power is increased.
A Knight became a master, from the moment he managed to send an Aura attack from a distance, whether it was a sword cut or a spear stab.
The greater the distance of the attack, the greater the control and storage capacity of the Aura.
A Novice Master could issue an Aura attack at 1 meter range, Intermediate 5 meters, and Advanced 10 meters.
Obviously these are Aura users, depending on your weapon, combat style, technique, lineage and talent. Results can be relative.
The difference between a master and a grand-
Leafing through the book further ahead, drake decided to stop his absorption of knowledge about Aura levels, as he felt that it would not add anything to his current level.
As the pages scrolled, he soon spotted the interesting part.
Mage Rating
Unlike Aura users, Mages created a core of mana in their brain. Strengthening your soul and utilizing mana in its most primal form.
Being able to use Mana stored inside their bodies or using magic circles and artifacts to manipulate the Mana around them.
Mages gained notoriety after their major appearances in the great wars. On the battlefield, his ranged attacks and area attacks were super effective in the face of large numbers of opponents.
But such power could not be easily obtained, only those bestowed with the good will of fate, born with the talent of being able to tread the path of magic.
Regarding Aura users, mages didn't need to physically strengthen themselves, as a consequence, having weaker bodies.
Mage Classications
Novice - 1 to 2 Circles -
Sorcerer - 3 to 4 circles
Mage - 5 to 6 Circles
Great Mage - 7 to 9 Circles
Arch Mage - Unknow
Currently this was the information that was had on the power ratings of the mages.
The current emperor of the human continent, was an 8-circle Grand Mage. Even comparing with the other important figures, there is no information about those who managed to pass the 9th circle.
The circles represent the amount of mana a Mage can store. Also the complexity of the spells it can cast. The greater the need for Circles in a spell, the greater its firepower.
There are records that a full strength attack from a 9 Circle Grand Mage could easily erase an entire continent. Like a legendary Mage once fought a dragon and just the air pressure created by their impacts created tsunamis around the world.
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Looking at the book and observing its figures. Drake decided to stop his reading.
His aim was aligning with the path of Aura.
His eyes gleamed with a fiery determination, he was in awe. All those words and even some figures showed the greatness of those beings who obtained great power.
He was eager to join his Aura User journey.
There was a reason for that.
Feeling a tingle along the length of his body, Drake realized.
He sensed Mana.