The Blade of Light
Gusion
"It is only natural for a Paxley to become a mage of the finest and highest order. You know that as well,Gusion. You should spend your time learning more spells than play with those toys of yours"My mother counseled me after I skipped another lesson.
" Isn't there a way for me to be a mage with blades?"
"That's preposterous!" my father disrupted. "Those who has a weapon cannot be called a mage. Mages are special people who can defend themselves without the need of weaponry."
"Your father's right. You will become a fine mage if you could just focus on it"
"You should be, because i will not tolerate any Paxley who goes down the wrong path"my father looked at me,strongly implying that I will have no choice than to become what they expect me to become.
*bedroom.
*sigh*
"You should quit iddling around and get to work. You skipped another lesson,after all. Father and Mother will be disappointed in you if you fail the test" my eldest brother came to my room.
"You came just to tell me that?" I raised an eyebrow while spinning my blade around my fingers.
"I should at least try to inform you that the test is the important thing in the world for us. And if you can't let go of that toy of yours,you'll be in trouble.
"They can't think anything out of the box. All they say is 'be a mage,You'll never be a mage if you play with your toys'. Do you think blades are toys? Why can't Father see that Magic and Weaponry combined,we can become even stronger?"
"That kind of thinking is what makes you different and most stubborn of all." he laughed.
"I don't care if I'm different if I can be the strongest"
He turned to a serious face.
"Seriously Gusion. Don't disappoint our Family" then he left.
I laid my hand over my eyes.
'Why do they care so much about me being a mage? I can be a mage and a blade user at the same time. Why can't they accept that?'
I just slept to relieve myself from further stress over this fuss.
*-----
I stood in an arena where our elders would watch us fight our opponents and see if we are worthy of becoming a Paxley Mage.
I stood watch as my siblings defeated their opponents using their magical powers. A satisfied face our elders show as they show their abilities.
The third Paxley just had finished his trial.And now it's my turn.
"Good luck" my eldest brother patted my back before entering the arena.
I could feel their gaze directly looking at me,especially my parents who knew about my use of weaponry.
My opponent stood in front of me. It was a monster of 10 feet tall. It's green slimy skin was emiting a foul smell and it seemed acidic enough to melt a whole town. It seems to know how to use spells and has magical power. The arena has a barrier in which the magical power would only have an impact inside.
The monster roared loudly and was ready to attack me.
'What should I do? use magic? or show them that we can become stronger by using weaponry with it?'
I may be inside the arena but my mind was baffled with choices on whether or not I should choose my own path or my family's.
Without warning,The monster hit me with its tail with full force that sent me to the west wall.
'Shit. I didn't see that coming. Come on now,Gusion. Make your choice.'
The monster came running towards me.
'what do I want most?'
The monster grabbed me then attempted to devour me. Everyone gasped. My father almost entered the arena to stop it.
Then suddenly, the monster's mouth was torn open. Five daggers were placed on the ground with blood. I hurried out of its mouth then pierced it with five more daggers.
"I've made my choice!" i turned to my father and looked him in the eye.
I pierced the monster with my last dagger and with the speed of light, pierced it with my daggers. Everyone gasped,some murmured. They should be disappointed with me but I don't care. I have chosen my path.
After the Trial,All four of us entered. My 3 siblings recieved praise and i stood there,head up high, even if I know I will recieve punishment because of this.
"Lastly,Gusion." The elder turned to me. "You have incredible potential... however ,the use of weaponry is strictly prohibited. It is an adherence to our tradition. Because of your exceptional talent,I am giving you have two choices,You can either abandon that dagger and continue to cherish your potential or you have to be exiled from the family."
Everyone looked at me.
"huh" i smirked. I turned my back at them. I have already chosen my path and there's nothing stopping me until every single living being knows my name.
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