(A/N: A shorter chapter today but I have a very good one planned for tomorrow and 25th which is also Christmas. We will be seeing some Dicathen action and I will be buffing those guys quite a bit, so look forward to that. Hope you guys enjoy tis chapter.)
|Jude|
"I'm interested in learning more about aura," I expressed to the Emperor, hoping to gain further knowledge about the unique fighting technique.
Cordelia chimed in, "And don't worry about the war situation, Your Majesty. We can teleport instantly if needed."
After considering, Alexander agreed, "Very well, we'll depart in four days. To learn about aura, I suggest you seek guidance from Albert, our strongest knight and aura expert."
He then excused himself from the room, leaving Cordelia and I to plan our next steps.
Cordelia leaned in and whispered, "I'm also curious about the magic system in this world."
Angelina piped up, "You should ask Aluxio for help with that! He's quite knowledgeable about magic."
I made my way to the Imperial training ground while Cordelia went to fix Aluxio. The expansive space was layered with intricate runes, enhancing the quality of the training ground. The wooden racks were stocked with top-of-the-line metal weapons, ranging from swords to spears to maces. Despite being a training area, it exuded a grandeur unbecoming of such a place.
Albert, the crimson-haired knight, unsheathed his sword and gestured for me to do the same. "I presume you're a magic swordsman?" he asked.
I hesitantly nodded, and with a sigh, began to explain how warriors in my world used mana in themselves, unlike their mages who used it on their surroundings. However, Albert suggested showing me how aura worked instead of delving into theory since the magic system in my world differed vastly from theirs.
Taking a deep breath, Albert released his aura, causing his silver sword to radiate in a vibrant crimson color. His red hair shone like rubies as his entire body was illuminated by the aura.I could feel the aura forming around him, like compressed wind under heavy gravity.
As I activated my All-Seeing Eyes, I was shocked to discover that aura wasn't just a simple flow of mana. Instead, it appeared to connect individuals through intricate bonds that were made of aether.
My mind raced with questions as I examined the bonds closely, trying to understand their purpose and function. How was aether controlling mana in this way?
Suddenly, all of the Godrunes on my back ignited, causing a panic among the people in the palace. But I paid them no mind as I delved deeper into my understanding of aether.
As I summoned my mana, I interlocked it with my aether, and a strange sensation washed over me. It was a feeling I had almost experienced before, when combining the forces of Creation and Destruction.
I pondered the elusive link between aether and mana. Was mana contained within aether like a liquid in a solid container? No, it was much more complex than that. Mana and aether were intertwined in intricate ways, like the threads of a tapestry.
As I activated my All-Seeing Eyes, I suddenly saw the connections between aether and mana in a new light. The particles of mana and aether were intertwined, bending and rippling together as one. The spells formed by mana were shaped by the caster's will, while aether both contained the mana and influenced its behavior. The two forces were like light and shadow, moving in coordination and opposition simultaneously.
I reached into the maelstrom of aether and mana, observing the interplay of light and darkness. In the space between them, I saw a curtain separating the two forces. This revelation was a game-changer, and I couldn't believe I hadn't seen it before.
My hand trembled as I tried to grasp the connection between aether and mana. The more I understood, the more I realized how little I knew.
As my fingers twitched, the curtain of light and shadow began to shift and sway before me. My breath caught in my throat as I realized what I was seeing - the bonds between aether and mana, the two forces that governed the universe.
With a surge of excitement, I focused my will and allowed my mana to combine with my aether. The two different types of particles bonded together, swirling together in a strange kind of harmony that sent shivers down my spine.
In that moment, I understood that this was not simply a matter of destroying mana with aether or containing it within. No, this was something far greater - a way to combine the two forces together and tap into a power that even the Gods themselves could not match.
The sheer magnitude of this discovery sent me reeling, and I sank to my knees with a sense of awe and wonder. But even as I trembled with the potential of what I had just uncovered, I knew that there was still more to come.
"If I can break through to the Eighth Door with this power," I whispered to myself, "then even Kezess won't be my enemy."