Adam then left James and went to a dummy at the training grounds and started training. James then started looking at the other houses members that were using magic. There was a person who was using shadow movement.
His body went inside his own shadow and emerged from the shadow of a tree at a distance. Another girl from white wave was using some kind of holy magic, and a boy from blue beetle casted a spell and a blue aura surrounded his whole right hand and he punched a hole in a huge stone.
Ryan was practicing his spear, while on the other hand Angelina was using the staff to cast magic. James then decided to go to the library to get his technique book. He entered the library as was amazed by it.
The whole library was a double-floor hall with shelves everywhere which were filled with books. There was a reception desk near the entrance which was occupied by an old woman, who was wearing glasses and reading a book.
As soon as he noticed James, a smile appeared on her face and she said, "You must be James Hook. It's a pleasure to meet you. How may I be of your service today?". She said this while closing the book and shaking James's hand. James said, "Can I have the technique book of a single-wielding long sword?".
She said, "Ah! Same as your father". She then flicked her fingers and a book appeared in a machine near the desk. The book had a red cover and was clean and new. James said, "My father also used this weapon?". She replied while handing the book to James, "Yes, that is true. Your father's swordsmanship was as famous as his magic. Well, his sword also played an important role for the popularization of this weapon"
James asked about the weapon and she replied, "It was an unknown ranked sword. Nobody knows where he found it, but it was a hell of a powerhouse. Your father called it Leviathan. Wonder where is it now".
James took the book, paid his respects to the lady and went back to the training grounds. James was a bit disappointed at the technique book.
Unlike the spellbook, the technique book was just like a normal book in which there were basic stances, sword movements etc. in written form so you have to practice them and learn them by
yourselves by hard work. James started practicing and it was not as hard as it seems. The technique book really helped. And after half and hour, all of his stamina was drained and he fell on the grass.
"Looks like first I have to improve my physical condition. I wish I hadn't skipped those gym classes". After a bit of rest, James then started with jogging around the whole
mansion five times.
Through this, he was able to explore the surroundings. The shore was in the south of the mansion, there was a thick forest in the east, a road leading to somewhere in the north,
and the training grounds in the west. Then he noticed that everyone was now resting, except for some blue beetle members. Some peoples were having conversation.
"Who are those guys? They don't even have a proper physical build. How are they still going?", "I heard that there is a spell that blue beetle members can acquire which trades mana for stamina".
After hearing this, a thought entered James's mind, "Wait a sec, I'm a void user so I can use any spell. So, if I can get my hands on this spell, my stamina will be like unlimited.
Plus, that shadow movement can also come in handy. I have to find out where they keep
the spellbooks. Maybe Adam will know something".
He then approached Ryan and Angelina who were having a 'friendly quarrel regarding something. Then he sat beside them and remembered something. "Come to think of it, I haven't call Night out ever since I left the ship". So, he called Night and he emerged from the necklace and started flying around the mansion. "Man, I still can get over with watching Night", said Ryan