Six months had passed since Neil's reincarnation into this new world. He was sitting in his small room, and if anyone had seen him at that moment, they would have immediately known that the little child was on the verge of breaking through to become a first-level mage. But the most astonishing thing wasn't just his ability to break through, but the speed at which he did it. In this world, it was considered impossible for children to break through to the first level before the age of seven, when their bodies would have matured enough to handle the necessary changes.
Even Neil himself was extremely surprised by his rapid progress, but he quickly realized the reason: it was due to the legendary "Mana Heart" he had obtained, which helped accelerate his body's adaptation to the flow of mana.
At that moment, a muffled sound echoed in the room, and mana surged around Neil intensely, creating a loud noise. That sound did not go unnoticed; Celie and the maids were startled and rushed to see what was happening. When they arrived at the room, they found Neil sitting on the ground, surrounded by a semi-visible aura of mana.
Celie was shocked by what she saw. Despite her deep knowledge of magic and its laws, she had never heard of a child breaking through to the first level at just six months old. This phenomenon was entirely unprecedented.
Celie cautiously approached Neil and said with a bright smile, "My dear little Neil, do you know what just happened?" Her eyes were shining with pride and hope.
Neil looked at his mother with an innocent smile and said, "Yes, I became a first-level mage."
Despite her immense joy, Celie maintained her composure and didn't show much reaction. She began speaking to Neil cautiously, asking him not to tell anyone about this matter ever. It was a secret that needed to be kept at all costs, as revealing it could bring unforeseen problems.
After Celie and the maids left, Neil remained alone in the room, thinking deeply about his next step. He realized that his small body wasn't yet capable of handling more mana without strengthening it. The next step was clear: he needed to focus on strengthening his body first.
Neil began making plans for his future training. He knew he had to be cautious in his actions and keep the secret of his powers and rewards system. The stronger he became, the greater his responsibilities in maintaining this secret.
Neil decided to start with intensive physical training to enhance his body's strength. He used the knowledge he had gained from the system to design a training regimen aimed at gradually boosting his physical abilities. He planned to use all available resources, including magical tools and traditional exercises.
In addition to physical training, Neil also decided to dedicate time to learning more about the magical arts. Although he had already broken through to the first level, he knew this was just the beginning of the journey. He needed to learn how to use mana effectively and how to integrate it into more complex spells.
As Neil prepared for the intense training in the coming weeks, he knew that the road ahead would be full of challenges, but that only served as additional motivation for him. His journey toward true power had just begun, and he was determined to make the most of every moment.
Thus, a new phase in Neil's life began, one that would require focus and hard work. Although he was still in the body of a child, his mind and previous experience made him a different person, someone ready to face any challenge that might come his way.