"This..." Zion muttered, quite shocked. "Why do you have the power of a beast?" He asked her.
"I am a beast, big brother," Aria replied with a confused look on her face.
"Ah, it is true," Zion sighed and swept his hair backwards with his hand. How could he have forgotten that she was a monster? "Still... Still, you need to rest."
"I am not tired, big brother. I can go on for 48hours and I won't get tired," Aria boldly uttered.
"What?" Zion exclaimed. 'The heck have I gotten myself into?' He cried internally.
He quickly came down from the bed and covered her up with a blanket. "It's almost dawn and I have some training to do. I can't possibly be having sex with you all through the night, right? I need to get strong so that we can join the organization so after I'm done taking my bath, you take yours and go straight to sleep."
"Bit big brother..." Aria was ready to protest but Zion flashed her a quick glare before walking nakedly to the bathroom. She could only stare at his butt while biting her lower lip.
Inside the bathroom, Zion heaved a sigh as he thought about his tricky situation. 'How did things end up this way?' He asked internally. 'I only wanted to satisfy my urge but I ended up awakening a sleeping monster' He mused. 'If this continues, I might end up losing all my sperms on only her and this wasn't included in my plan at all. My dream is to have as many beauties as I can, I can't have only her.' Sigh... "This has to stop. I have to avoid her as much as I can or she might end up raping me."
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After he was done taking his bath, he picked up his sword and left the room without bothering to glance at Aria. The girl was left dumbfounded but there was nothing she could do, she obeyed him and took her bath, after which she went straight to bed.
Meanwhile, Zion walked further away from the house and soon, he found Elijah sitting on the top of a boulder.
"You are here," he said to him. "Where is your little sister?"
"Why do you ask about her?" Zion asked, his face flushing red.
"Have I not been asking about her all these while?" Elijah asked. "Why do you feel uneasy?"
"Can we start the training?" Zion mumbled. He guessed that Elijah must have known what they did but he didn't want them to start talking about it. Not that he was embarrassed in the slightest, he just didn't want to talk about it because it was not man-like. A real man won't start bragging about his affairs to another person.
"Fine, let us start," Elijah said and Zion walked over to his side and stood next to him. "This is the next stage of your training," Elijah said and opened a small leather-bound book he was carrying with him. Inside the book were intricate diagrams and symbols. "We're going to introduce you to the use of elemental magic."
Zion's eyes widened as he looked at the diagrams. "Elemental magic?" He repeated.
Elijah nodded. "Yes. As a swordsman, you'll need to learn how to harness the power of elements to enhance your abilities. We'll start with the basics; flame, water, wind, earth, and lightning."
Zion's eyes glittered as he listened attentively. He had never been interested in stuffs like these because those from his village never really practiced magic, as such, there was no reason to do so but now, it was a whole different story. He was eager to delve into the mysteries of magic, and powers that he never thought existed before.
"Mana is the magical energy that flows through all living things," Elijah continued. "It is the power that allows us to perform magic."
Zion's eyes widened with interest. "So, mana is like a special kind of energy?" He asked.
Elijah nodded. "Exactly. And a mana circle is a symbol that helps us to focus and control our mana."
Zion looked at the diagrams in the book again, this time noticing the intricate symbols and patterns that made up the mana circles.
"How do they work?" He asked.
"You see, when we draw a mana circle, we are creating a conduit for our manas to flow through. The symbols helps us to focus our energy and control the flow of mana," Elijah explained.
"So you are saying in essence that the mana circle is like a key that unlocks our magical abilities?" Zion asked and Elijah nodded.
"Yes. And with practice and training, you'll be able to use mana circles to perform all sorts of magic. And mind you that mana circles differ in many different colors depending on your elemental attributes."
"What about mana core?" Zion asked Elijah. He had seen many books talk about mana core but he didn't know what they were.
"The mana core is the central hub of magical energy within every living being," Elijah exoly. "It's the source of our mana, and it is what allows us to perform magic."
Zion's mind raced with questions but Elijah continued before he could ask any of them.
"Think of the mana core as a reservoir of magical energy," he said. "When we use magic, we're drawing energy from our mana core. The stronger or larger our mana core, the more powerful our magic will be."
Zion nodded, beginning to understand. "So, the mana core is like a battery that powers our magic?" He asked and Elijah chuckled.
"That's a good way to think about it," he told him. "But remember, the mana core is a complex and delicate system. We need to be careful not to overextend ourselves, or we risk damaging our mana core, and if we damage it, we risk losing our ability to perform magic. In severe cases, it can even be fatal."
"I see," Zion muttered. He never knew that the magical system could be both delicate and complex at the same time.
"Now, the next thing for you to do is crafting your mana core and to do that, it requires a high level of concentration. That is, you must concentrate deeply and don't let anything distract your attention. After that, you begin to visualize a bright light within you, that light is your mana core. When you are done crafting your mana core, begin to gather energy from your surroundings and as you gather them, you begin to channel them into your mana core. This stage is the most difficult one, and you must be careful during this process as it is also the last stage."
Zion sat down on the grass field in a mediative posture and closer his eyes. He cleared his mind of every thought, worries, and emotions until it was blank. And when his mind was calm and focused, Zion tried visualizing the bright light Elijah mentioned.
According to Elijah's teachings, building a mana core was the key to unlocking true magical power. Zion was eager to tap into that power and become stronger.
As he meditated, Zion soon visualized a bright, pulsing light at the center of his being. He imagined this light growing stronger and brighter, filling his entire body with magical energy.
But as the hours passed, Zion began to feel a growing sense of frustration. No matter how hard he focused, he couldn't seem to generate even a spark of magical energy.
He tried every technique he had learned but no matter what he did, he just couldn't seem to build a mana core.
As the sun began to rise, Zion finally opened his eyes, feeling defeated and discouraged. He had been so sure that he could do this, but now he was beginning to doubt himself.
Just then, Elijah appeared in next to him, a look of concern on his face. "How did it go?" he asked.
Zion shook his head, feeling a lump form in his throat. "I couldn't do it," he admitted. "I just couldn't build a mana core."
Elijah's expression turned serious. "Let me take a look," he said, placing a hand on Zion's forehead.
After a moment, Elijah's face fell, and he looked at Zion with a mixture of surprise and concern. "Zion, I think there's something you should know," he said, his voice low and serious.
Zion's heart sank, and he felt a sense of trepidation. What could Elijah possibly say that would make him look so serious?