After the intense team battle training, the students finally returned to their classroom, their bodies exhausted but their minds brimming with newfound understanding.
Professor Aahana stood at the front, her piercing gaze scanning the students.
"Now that you have grasped the importance of teamwork, it is time to introduce something that will determine your survival and power in this world…"
She reached into her robe and pulled out a small, silver-colored pendant, holding it high for all to see.
"Behold, a Stardust Magic Tool," she declared.
The students gasped in awe.
"Magic tools?" Nandini whispered to Adarsh, her curiosity piqued.
"Yes," Adarsh replied, his eyes narrowing. "I've heard of them, but I don't know much."
Aahana continued, "Stardust Magic Tools are powerful artifacts created by ancient magicians by embedding magical runes and spiritual energy into rare materials.
These tools are divided into categories based on their function and power level."
She waved her hand, and a glowing projection appeared behind her, displaying the categories.
Types of Stardust Magic Tools
Support-Type Magic Tools – Enhance cultivation speed, magic concentration, defense, healing, or mobility.
Wing Magic Tool – Grants the ability to fly and increases speed.
Mana Amplifier – Increases magic concentration and spellcasting efficiency.
Barrier Orb – Generates a protective shield against attacks.
Healing Crystal – Restores stamina and heals wounds.
Attack-Type Magic Tools – Designed to unleash powerful magical attacks.
Flame Sword – A sword engulfed in eternal flames, capable of cutting through metal and magic barriers.
Lightning Staff – A magic staff that enhances lightning-element magic spells.
Demonic Slayer Spear – A spear infused with demon-repelling energy, effective against dark creatures.
Single-Use Magic Tools – Consumable tools that provide one-time effects.
Teleportation Scroll – Instantly teleports the user to a predetermined location.
Forbidden Spell Stone – Unleashes a devastating magical attack but shatters after use.
Escape Amulet – Creates a temporary illusion to help the user evade enemies.
Magic Tool Ranks – Determined by their power and rarity.
Low-Level Magic Tools – Basic tools with minor effects.
Medium-Level Magic Tools – More refined and effective tools.
Higher-Level Magic Tools – Advanced tools used by elite magicians.
Supreme-Level Magic Tools – The rarest and most powerful, granting immense abilities.
Adarsh's Hidden Supreme-Level Magic Tool
As Professor Aahana spoke, Adarsh instinctively touched the pendant hanging around his neck. It was a simple, ancient-looking piece of jewelry that had been with him since childhood. He had always assumed it was just a sentimental keepsake, yet, for some reason, he had never been able to remove it.
Unbeknownst to him, this pendant was no ordinary item—it was a Supreme-Level Magic Tool with powers beyond imagination.
However, due to its immense magical concealment ability, even Professor Aahana couldn't sense its true nature.
"Every magician must strive to acquire at least one magic tool," Aahana said. "They can mean the difference between life and death."
Adarsh frowned.
"Could my pendant be… one of these tools?"
The Past:
How Adarsh Obtained the Pendant
Many years ago…
A young Adarsh, no older than seven, was wandering through the ruins of an old temple on the outskirts of the city. His father, a struggling merchant, had brought him there on a business trip.
"Stay close, Adarsh," his father warned. "These ruins are ancient."
But curiosity got the better of him. As he explored deeper into the temple, he stumbled upon an altar covered in dust and strange carvings. At its center lay a silver pendant, glowing faintly under the dim light.
As soon as he touched it—
WHOOSH!
A surge of energy flowed into his body, causing his vision to blur.
A ghostly figure appeared before him, cloaked in shadow.
"You… are the chosen one," the figure whispered.
Before Adarsh could react, the pendant wrapped itself around his neck and refused to come off.
A deep voice echoed in his mind.
"This is your destiny."
Then everything went black.
When he woke up, he was outside the temple, his father shaking him awake.
From that day forward, the pendant never left his side.
Soul Remnants – The Currency of Power
Back in the classroom, Aahana continued, "Aside from Magic Tools, there is another crucial aspect of power: Soul Remnants."
She waved her hand, and a swirling, dark-purple crystal appeared.
"Soul Remnants are rare drops obtained from demons upon their defeat," she explained.
"Not all demons leave Soul Remnants behind. It is based on chance, but when collected, these remnants can be used for powerful enchantments, magic tool upgrades, and cultivation boosts."
Adarsh's eyes widened.
"So, if I kill demons… I can grow stronger faster?"
"The stronger the demon, the more powerful the Soul Remnant," Aahana added.
"However, be warned—those who rely too much on Soul Remnants can become corrupted by demonic energy."
The class fell silent, realizing the danger.
Adarsh's Destiny Begins to Unfold
As the lesson ended, Adarsh walked out of the classroom deep in thought.
He touched his pendant again.
"A Supreme-Level Magic Tool… could it be?"
If that were true, then he possessed something even greater than anyone in the academy.
He looked up at the sky, determination burning in his eyes.
"If this pendant is truly that powerful… I will unlock its secrets. I will become the strongest magician this world has ever seen."
Little did he know… the pendant had already begun its awakening.