Chapter 35: A favor (II)
Everyone was excited about what element they were able to use. Even Terry, Sal, and Sam rushed over to see if they had any affinity to an element and if they could code or not. Terry was not able to code, but she was able to use fire magic, although she did not have a secondary element.
"Do some people not have secondary elements?" I asked.
"Yes, it's more normal that one has only the primary element without a secondary. We're lucky that we have so many kids here that have both one primary and one secondary."
Terry was sad that she did not have a secondary.
"Don't worry Terry, I'll personally teach you how to do magic the normal way. Coding is not something that is easily learned."
Terry shook her head and smiled.
Sal and Sam were next. Sal had both elements of Earth, while Sam had both elements of water. Each one was in the level range of one with a black star on both their elements. They grinned from ear to ear, happy that they could use magic.
"This is what I'm talking about." Sal stated excitedly.
"You and me both." Sam clasped Sal's hand and chuckled in excitement.
"So, how do we cultivate our magic?" Tom asked. Everyone stopped to stare at me.
I was glad that Phil had given me those books on magic. I had literally read it to cover-to-cover, hoping it would somehow give me more information, but sadly it didn't. "Meditation, studying, and constant practice. You can not improve without honing your skills."
"Really?" Everyone was excited but at the same time, disappointed. They thought that they would learn some other great way to learn how to use magic.
"Yes."
"Okay." The students were excited to start.
"Phil, please teach them how to practice magic." I motioned towards Phil. I was not a master in this area, plus it was better for someone who actually knew what they were doing.
Phil stared at me strangely when I spoke, and then he nodded.
"Magic starts from belief. Without the belief that magic exists, it is not possible to even control magic." Phil sat crossed legged and everyone followed. Even I was attentive in his teachings. "Close your eyes and focus inside your body. Imagine and sense your inner energy that is situated in your belly button. As time goes by, you will be able to harmonize with the magic in you and around you. Choose the primary element that you wish to work on, and the second element will grow along with it."
I instantly felt what he said, and I chose to work with the light. I felt a swirl of soft warmth that encompassed around me, and my body felt like it was being poured continuously with water. A shivering sensation went up and down my spine, and I saw a couple of orbs appearing in my mind around me. Their cute laugh echoed into my ears as they circled me.
"Berry?" Phil spoke, shocked.
"Hmm?"
"You are already able to call upon the light spirits?"
I opened up my eyes, wondering what he was saying, and then it hit me. Three small fairy-like beings danced in front of me.
"Did I do that?"
"Yes." Phil spoke with wide eyes. "You called upon the purest form of the elemental spirits. That's not easy at all. Usually, intermediate mages can call upon one, but you called three."
I could feel that light spirits were giggling, and they reached over to pat my face. A couple of them were already rubbing their cheeks against mine in happiness that I called them.
"But you have to be careful. They don't like opposing elements. Let me show you." Phil called upon three dark spirits that were shrouded in darkness. A cold chill entered the room as everyone became afraid.
Even I could tell that they were something overpowering about these three spirits were. When the three dark spirits approached, the three light spirits hissed and shrieked in anger. Their light brilliantly spiked, and energy crackled with intensity. Both sides shot through the air and came into impact, causing the room to spark off a high-density level energy.
The barrier in place started to glow blue as it contained the energy that both spirits were giving off.
"Are you out of your mind?" I was in disbelief at what Phil just did.
The tension between the dark and light spirit was exponentially increasing at a rapid rate, causing the first barrier to crack and finally break. The Magic stone split perfectly in half, becoming useless. Next, the second and the third barrier that was put in place were already spider cracking and were ready to burst.
I could tell that Phil's eyes were becoming dangerously red, almost sinister to the point where it even scared me. Dark energy appeared from his body, lashing out of the barrier and fed the dark spirits.
"Phil!" I called out, but it seems that it did not work. The room was shaking, and oppressive air filled the whole room. Even the children were scooting back in complete fear at what was happening before them. Clashes between light and dark spirits were creating a brilliant and oppressive light, that it reminded me of fireworks. Even the heat between the opposing spirits were jarring waves of hot and cold.
The second barrier burst, while the third barrier was at its limit. I knew if the third barrier broke, possible harm could come to the children. Energy swirled inside my body and made its way to my throat.
"Stop!" I shouted, and I felt a tingling like sensation vibrating in my throat.
The two clashing spirits turned towards me in surprise. Their energy dropped back into a manageable level. A sweet voice rang in my ears, and the three white spirits came over with worry. They look at me, wondering what was wrong.
I let out a sigh that the ordeal was over and instead gave Phil a glare. "Are you crazy? The barriers are not strong enough to contain the energy!"
Phil's dark demeanor was gone. Instead, a sweet smile was plastered on his face. "You did not have to worry. I had everything under control. I would've stopped when the third barrier collapsed."
"What if you didn't? You could have harmed everyone!" I threw up my arm, angry that he could have harmed the children.
"No. I am confident in my skills." Phil replied back as if it was nothing. "Plus, I wouldn't dare to kill children."
I couldn't say anything else. Sometimes I wonder if his common sense was right in the head. "Then why didn't you display your skills when the goblin's attacked?"
The spirits dissipated and left, leaving behind a calm air. The high tension between the two spirits was over, and the students were relieved. The majority of them were holding their breath in fear that something catastrophic might happen in class.
"I told you. Magic is not simple. If I used all my energy in killing them off, I would not have made it here. Magic exhaustion is not something to take lightly off."
"Well you did a bang-up job in scaring everyone. Look." I pointed towards the classroom. They were scared, but at the same time, awe and respect were in their eyes.
"Are we all going to be strong like you?" They asked Phil, with excitement in their voice.
"Yes." Phil replied with a gentle smile.
I couldn't hold back my thoughts. Be like him? Is that someone they want to become? The thought of having more Demon Lords out there sounded like a horrible idea. Plus, Phil was a budding demon lord. I don't think that would be a wise path to take for the future of these children. The days of terrors that he would cause if he was to become one.
"I'm going to be like you." Tom's eyes were already sparkling.
Nooooo! Don't do it, kid! You're going to die! I could not help but scream in my head. I must quickly divert Phil away from such a path. He's already using his mind tricks to start forming followers at such a young age. I could see even the girls were swooning at him. This was wrong. I can not let this go any further.
"Class is dismissed for today." I spoke, breaking everyone's concentration. "Your homework is to work on translating the next two pages for the next class," I spoke.
The kid's eyes brightened when they heard that class was over. They ran out with enthusiasm at the thought of playing. Even Terry, Sal, and Sam left, leaving both of us behind.
"I get the feeling you let them out early."
"What if I did?"
Phil shrugged. "Not my problem. It is your class."
"Was that necessary to show them like that?"
"Yes."
"Why?"
"One needs to feel and see to understand what they are getting into. Sometimes books and words are not enough. Today's lesson will leave an imprint in their minds, so they are careful in what they are doing."
"So, you're saying opposing spirits can not be summoned in the same class?"
"They can be summoned. It is up to the will of the summoner to ask them to attack or not."
I couldn't help but feel a bit uncomfortable around Phil. He was a great teacher and all, but I should have expected that his way of teaching was vastly different from mine. All I could do was soak it in and learn quickly.
"I would not attempt it if there were no barriers. Today you got to learn how strong a Level D magic stone barrier holds."
"True..."
"Not only that, but I was also hoping to speak with you alone."
"Wait, you did all that so everyone could leave?" It made me realize that Phil was more calculative and cunning than I thought. I was the one that was played.
"I wanted to use my second favor."
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