Chapter 2: Magic??
"Status" Methan said after finishing the letter.
Instantly, a transparent, blue box appeared in front of him.
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Name: Methan
Race: High Elf/ Dragon
Age: 16
Level: 1
HP: 400/400
MP: 600/600
Strength: 12
Vitality: 13
Speed: 13
Dexterity: 10
Intelligence: 20
Wisdom: 12
Stat points: 0
Abilities
- Unlimited potential
- Skill copy
- Innate magic potential
- Unknown (locked soul ability)
Skills
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'It looks like I don't have any skills at the moment but I have some sort of growth boast. Wonder how that works?' Methan thought to himself as he examined the screen in front of him. 'I suppose that I should focus on magic for now, but, first, what do I have in this bag?'
Resting his hand on the satchel, another screen appeared in front of Methan with a grid-like display. Within, he could find several types of foodstuffs, a couple of basic weapons, tools, even seeds. However, what immediately drew his attention was the selection of books that he had. Selecting one on the basics of magic, Methan bagan his study of magic.
'Magic is simply the manifestation of the caster's will into the physical realm. The user first needs energy. This can come from within us or in the world around us. To begin with, feel the energy (mana) flowing throughout your body. There should be a center on the right side of your chest that we call the mana heart, from there it flows throughout your entire body. Feel it, then will some of it to the tip of your finger. Focus on the image of a small ball of fire and say the word 'fire ball.''
Having read the basic introduction, Methan was filled with excitement. Immediately, he followed the books instructions and focused on the flow of mana within his own body. Almost immediately, it reminded him of the veins and arteries that carry blood throughout the body. Putting that thought to the side, he tried to direct some energy to the tip of his upward pointing finger and thought of a ball of fire being expelled from it.
Almost immediately, a ball of fire half the size of his head flew up a hundred feet before finally detonating with a loud explosion. The sound rocked the surrounding forest and Methan fell back stunned for a moment at the power of his first spell. Shaking himself from his stupor, he noticed the sound of something large rushing towards him. Moving quickly, he placed everything inside of his bag and attempted to flee in the opposite direct.
Looking back, he found a large cat-like creature burst from the brush. It was similar to a cougar, with light green stripes appearing on parts of its body. As Methan ran through the underbrush, he could hear the sounds of pursuit drawing near.
"I had better try magic before it catches up to me," Methan muttered to himself.
Focusing once more on the image of a fire ball, Methan focused his mana and pointed behind him.
Whoosh
A fire ball twice the size of the cat barreled towards it. The cat barely had time to react before it was struck. The force of the explosion lifted Methan up and hurled him a few feet forward before he tumbled to a stopped in front of a large tree.
Ow ow ow ow," Methan cried as he stood up. Looking back, the only trace he found of the large cat was its smoking corpse.
As he was standing up, the sound of something running towards him could be heard once again. Rising up and preparing another fire ball, he readied himself to face the potential assailants. However, from the trees rushed a trio dressed in various types of armor. The two parties froze upon seeing each other.
"Who are you?" Methan asked, not being able to stand the silence any longer.
"Child, are you hurt?" asked the large woman carrying an over-sized ax.
"Hold on Bianca," interrupted a short, stout man, warily looking about with a crossbow. "Do you know where that explosion came from boy?"
"That was me," he responded, pointing to the dead feline.
"You did that?" the trio cried in surprise.
"Well, I wasn't going to let him eat me," Methan answered in a sour tone.
"No no no," cried a man in a strange robe. "Are you telling us that a child killed a wind cougar without any type of aide?"
"There are aides?" Methan muttered to himself. "Maybe I should look into getting one in the future."
"Okay, putting aside your extraordinary abilities, what are you doing here in the forest?" inquired the stout man as he shook himself.
"Are you lost?" asked the woman with concern evident in her voice.
"Yes actually," Methan exclaimed. "I'm actually looking for the nearest town and some information about where I am."
"Hmm," the robed man muttered softly. "Maybe we had better bring this up with the local lord."
"Why?" Methan asked, easily hearing the man's words.
"No particular reason, just that he might be able to help find a place for you," the man explained hurriedly.
"In that case, would you like to come back with us?" the woman asked in a kindly tone.
"Sure!"
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