2 Years Later:
"Master, your body is now pure and no trace of chakra is left."
"Cool Orange. Hey Celia, I just remembered, I have been studying these books containing knowledge about runes and magecraft. I have already learnt the process of various circles and you also started with alchemy.
But I want to ask, are there subjects like transfiguration, potions or Dark Arts?"
"Of course dear. Potions and Dark Arts I know, but this transfiguration, if I am correct is the most advanced version of alchemy, no I think what you meant is transmutation, right?" One thing to notice is that Celia has reached the level of 'Dear' from Master or Aurelius. Aurelius has grown quite close to Celia during his learning from her and they have also accepted their relationship. It all started when one night Aurelius lost a bet regarding cooking, which Aurelius was quite confident in until he lost to Celia. As a winner, Celia asked for Aurelius to allow her to call him 'Dear'. This was enough signal for Aurelius to accept that Celia really liked him.
After a night of discussion, they agreed to date each other but only by hand-holding or cuddling. Even Celia said that once Aurelius becomes an advanced mage, only then will she devour him, whatever that means, Aurelius decided to ignore it.
During these two years of tutoring, due to Aurelius's advanced spiritual power, he was able to comprehend most of the magic theories and runes. His theory level has already reached the threshold of advanced mage.
When he starts practising mana, his understanding will further improve, and this will improve his theory to break the threshold.
Just his spiritual power is enough to be in the Great Mage realm. This spiritual power is a threshold which most of the mages find impossible to cross and the same is true for Celia.
"No, not transmutation, but transfiguration."
"Can you explain it?"
"Transfiguration refers to changing the form or appearance of an object or being. It focuses on changing the shape, form, or appearance while keeping the underlying substance the same."
"It is a good idea, I have not seen such magic and it has not been researched. Dear, this might be a research field for your spiritual advancement and also for your succession as Tower Master. As you know, when your original contribution to magic is recognized by the Tower, only then can you become a Tower Master from Tower Heir, otherwise you will lose your qualification as Tower Heir in the next 148 years."
"Hold on Celia, you guys never told me about these qualifications and contribution thing."
Hearing this Celia just took out her tongue giving a cute posture. Aurelius wanted to scold her for forgetting to tell him such important details but seeing her cute posture is a fatal attack for him.
"As you know dear, if a Tower does not have a Tower Master, then its heir will need to take its mantle within 150 years, if not he/she will lose the qualifications to become a Tower Master for the next 500 years. Well if the heir's contribution to magic is already recognized by the Tower then when the Tower Master Position becomes vacant, he/she becomes the Master by default. In your case, since you became heir 2 years ago, you will have to make a contribution to magic within the next 148 years to be recognized by the Tower and become Tower Master."
"But... what if I don't?" There was doubt in Aurelius's voice, learning is one thing, but making contributions and researching, he is not that confident.
"Don't worry dear, you are intelligent enough, and you have already taken the major step. You have already decided on your field of contribution. Most heirs only research to improve the existing magic but you have decided a brand new magic field."
'What brand new, I am just a poser. Obviously, I am copying the idea from Harry Potter.'
"And what about this 150 years, you never actually told me how much we live."
"Oh, that .... I don't want you to guess my age based on my realm. But it looks like I have to tell you." Orange who was on the side being ignored was used to this sight for the last 2 years, but hearing Celia's reason for not telling her master complete information, she has an incredulous look. She wanted to reprimand her for neglecting Tower heir's education but since Celia was her boss she didn't say anything.
Aurelius also had a dumbfounded expression but he took it in. He knew it's better not to involve yourself in matters like a wom...girl's age.
"Well dear, for each realm when you practice mana, you have to improve your mind, body and soul for stepping into the next realm.
Improving the mind as a mage involves expanding your magical knowledge, honing your mental focus, and enhancing your mystical abilities. Arcane Studies, Meditative Focus, Mental Fortitude and Magical Puzzles are ways to hone your Mind.
Nurturing the soul as a mage involves connecting with your inner magic, understanding your purpose, and achieving spiritual enlightenment. Your spirit will also improve when your soul strength increases.
Enhancing the body as a mage involves maintaining physical health to ensure you have the stamina and vitality needed for casting powerful spells. As you improve in your Mage realms, your body will need to store more mana, and only a powerful body can store powerful and pure mana. The opposite is also true, pure mana also nourishes your body constantly, and this is why we live much longer than average people.
As for the lifespan, for each realm, the lifespan increases exponentially.
Apprentice Mage - 100-125 years
Mage - 200-250 years
Intermediate Mage - 500-1000 years
Advanced Mage - 2000-5000 years
Great Mage - 10000-50000 years
Archmage - 100000-1million years
Semi-Saint - 1million-10million years
Saint - Immortal
Sage- Immortal
Great Sage - Immortal"
Aurelius was stunned for a moment.
"Okay, so let me get this straight. When I asked about my previous life or whatever secrets you are hiding, you told me that I have to become an Archmage for that. That means I will have 1 million years of lifespan. And what the hell is Semi Saint or Saint or Sage? This was never mentioned in any of your lectures or any of the books. And are they really immortal?"
"Yes dear, and we don't talk about Saints because .... not much is known about them. The previous Tower master of Divine Mage Tower was a Semi-Saint and died crossing into the Saint realm. Apart from the name of realms, and the information that a Saint and Sage and Great Sage become immortal, nothing more is known."
"Well, immortality and this Saint business is for later, first tell me your realm and what about comparison with Ninja World. You already know about this world's power structure from my explanation, just compare Six Paths and Madara's power."
"Dear, I can't tell you from the discussion alone. As for me, I have been stuck as a peak Great Mage for the last 5000 years."
"And please don't mind me and it won't matter, I will always love you the same but can tell me your age?"
"Ugh....fine. Don't judge me. I am around 5500 years old."
"Woah!, so you become a peak Great Mage in 500 years. But why didn't you advance in 5000 years."
Hearing this question, Celia went into a trance-like state.
Flashback:
Around a dilapidated house, a white-haired girl around 7-8 years old was standing holding a dagger. She was covered in blood and the corpses of a man and woman can be found beside her. The girl was silent, staring at the corpses. Dagger cuts can be seen on the necks of the man and woman. Tear marks stained the beautiful white flesh of the girl whose whole body was soaked in blood, but no moisture could be seen in her eyes. Only indifference is reflected in the eyes of the little girl and this scene would make anyone consider this girl to be a monster and she was no better.
In her own eyes, she was no less than a monster.
"You are quite cute, but I wonder if you smile, you will become much cuter." Another voice interrupted the girl's thoughts as she looked ahead.
A boy her age can be seen. Shining Silver hair, Golden eyes, a blood-drenched sword hanging on his shoulders, without a sheath. A cute little wolf was following the boy, his fur the same colour as the boy's hair.
As the boy faced the girl and analyzed her, he gave an appreciative glance at her and looked at her curiously as if expecting an answer to his previous statement.
Flashback ends.
The same curious look overlaps with Aurelius's current face. Same shining silver hair and golden eyes.
Yes, Aurelius's features have changed due to his body purification and influenced by his spirit his body's features changed accordingly.
This brought back a lot of memories to Celia as she happily replied, "Dear, my inspiration was away from me for the past 5000 years, now I think I have got it back so I can advance to become an Archmage within the next 5-6 years."