Four months passed as Ray delved deeper into understanding his power. In the third month, he finally broke through to the level of Grandmaster in swordsmanship. The breakthrough was subtle, a gradual understanding of the Dragon energy coursing through him rather than a single revelation.
He started comprehending the silver aura cloaking him each time he swung his blade, and the world around him seemed to react in curious ways. His surroundings would slow as he cut through creatures, or sometimes the world felt like it hastened around him, leaving him to move untouched. Though he couldn't yet control these time-like effects, he sensed their potential.
Ray's encounters with monsters became his training ground, each battle revealing nuances of his aura that he hadn't consciously triggered. The Origin System noted his progress, confirming that the silver energy tied to his sword aura held a link to the concept of time, heightened by his "Chronos" trait.
But as "Time" remained an elusive, almost mythical element, his attempts to control it left him straining his mind whenever he used Temporal Cognition to maintain his awareness in battle and also to keep observing every little change that took place around him on each swing of the sword..
Little by little, Ray pushed the boundaries of his understanding, now able to cloak himself fully in silver energy, creating an aura that could even freeze the world around him for a bit. But despite having all these powers, he kept training diligently, unwilling to let pride cloud his focus. The silver aura that surrounded him felt powerful, but Ray was cautious, aware of the mysteries he had yet to unravel.
When he wasn't sparring or using his sword, Ray trained his mana flow, adapting it to different situations and conditions. He practiced using mana in different applications, as he would coat his short sword or dagger per se with mana and use it just like his dragon energy, focusing on expanding his arsenal.
He muttered "Status".
[Origin System]
Name : Ray *^$#***
Age : 10
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Mana Core : Novice Mage
Attributes :
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Dragon Core: Grandmaster Swordsman
Aura : Silver Aura, [Time]
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Traits : World of Mana, Dracos, Chronos, Healthy Body, [Locked], [Locked]...
Blessings : Goddess of Life, Dragon God, Goddess of Alusean, [Locked], [Locked]
Skills : Eye of Limbo, Temporal Cognition, [Locked]
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Techniques : Eldric's Sword, Silver Sword
Spells :
The Origin System also assisted him, offering insights and helping him understand the mechanics behind Chronos, emphasizing that his powers lay beyond ordinary mana or elemental control.
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That night, while gazing at the moon and stars scattered across the sky, Ray thought of his time in this forest after the.....he know he couldn't have known certain things about himself if he hadn't met the system so, he felt quiet a companionship with the Origin System. He had come to rely on its guidance, trusting it like a friend who was always there, even if unseen and nags in his mind all the time.
"Hey… Origin System?" Ray ventured, watching the stars. "Do you mind if I call you by a name?"
After a pause, the system's familiar voice answered with a hint of warmth.
[If you wish to give me a name, I would be pleased, Ray. It's been a good time... to accompany you on this journey.]
Ray smiled, thinking for a moment. "How about 'Luna'? Like the moon. It's constant, just like you."
['Luna'... Yes, I like that, Ray. Thank you.]
From that moment on, Ray felt a new bond with Luna. The system had become more than just a guide, it was a companion in his journey to harness the powers that lay within him. Together, they continued on, the path forward filled with....
Ray didn't know the way he was heading....certain black creature with dark red eyes stared at the direction Ray was on and closed it's eyes.