Kapitel 161: First lesson for my disciple

Currently I am standing on soft green grass. A gentle breeze is caressing me. The sky is blue and there is a sun in the sky. I can see a lake not too far from me. But I should be on Amaryllis.

I am inside of my own singularity. I have never come to Amaryllis but today I have. For the first time, I have come to visit Amaryllis. Everyone is here. But I am confused. How can there be a sun when we are inside of my singularity?

No one is questioning the sun so I won't either. I look at Aldo. He is curiously looking around. His curiosity has cured his confusion.

This is a nice place. I will probably come here from time to time.

"Everyone, today we are here to introduce ourselves to our newest members. Aldo and his sister Alyssa."

Why do I sound like a office worker giving a presentation?

Aldo straightens up and walks to the front. I can see Alyssa holding Eden's hand and squirming. She is probably nervous. But Aldo goes to her and takes her hand.

Everyone has lined up. This is gonna be something. I'll go first.

"Aldo and Alyssa, I am Clive Belmont. Currently I am a B rank adventurer and I will be training Aldo until he is strong enough to protect both of you."

Nailed it! I think. This is probably Alyssa's first time seeing me. She was always sleeping or playing with someone so we never met before this.

Alyssa is staring at me and Eden but Eden whispers something in her ears and she smiles. Maybe she followed up on me. Ah..she saved me some trouble.

Next up is Aura. She begins.

"I am Aura Belmont. I am Eden's mother and his wife. You two can always rely on me for anything. I will also help him with training Aldo and Eden will teach and play with Alyssa." (Aura)

This introduction has become a presentation, hasn't it? We are introducing ourselves and promising things. Next up is Hazel.

"I am Hazel Belmont. I am Clive Belmont's first disciple. So Aldo and I will be junior and senior disciples." (Hazel)

Hazel kept is short and to the point. But when did she become my first disciple?

Fay introduced herself but both of them said that they already knew who Fay was. I guess the people really supported Fay. Even after being 16th princess, she was 3rd in line to the throne due to her popularity after all.

Fay is a bit surprised that Aldo and Alyssa knew her and is a bit embarrassed about it.

Aera, Aegis, Doris, Amaryllis and Tiana kept their introductions short. They did not mention anything crazy about them. It's probably to make them feel safe.

After all, you don't meet spirit weapons and literal spirits everyday. I was thinking of introducing Samantha and Gwen to them as well. But I decided not to for now. And I introduced Jade to them as well. Alyssa was especially happy seeing Jade.

"That sums up about everyone. Would you like to meet my parents as well?"

I did not know why but I thought it was a good idea.

"Master, your parents don't live with you?" (Aldo)

"No. They live far away but we are always connected with each other."

"I would like to meet them if it's not too much trouble." (Aldo)

I contacted dad.

(Dad, are you free?)

(Yeah. I am currently fishing with my neighbor. The fishing rod is good. Ms. Pablo sells good stuff. Did you need anything?) (Dad)

(Well, I took a disciple. So I was thinking of introducing you to him. Can you and mom come here? I will make the gateway to here.)

(Yeah. We'll be ready in a jiffy. When we are ready, we'll give you a call.) (Dad)

So they will give me a call when they are ready.

"They'll be here soon. I just talked to my dad."

Aldo is looking at me as if he has a question. Well, I can guess his question anymore.

(I was talking to him with telepathy. You know, talking in your mind.)

I telepathically send Aldo this message. He is surprised.

"I can hear master in my mind." (Aldo)

"This is telepathy. If you can master it then you can contact anyone in their minds. You don't have to use words."

I explain telepathy to Aldo. Feels like his training has already began. Others are wandering around. I take Aldo and move a little away from them.

"First, I will check your affinity. You do possess mana but do you have the ability to use that?"

I appraise Aldo. Feels like it has been a while since I have used this forgotten skill. I won't bother with the details. But Aldo does have the affinity.

It's only fire though. His mana reserves aren't very big yet. But he is still 9 years old so he can only grow from here.

"Aldo, you can use fire magic."

"Fire magic? I didn't know that. But how do I use magic?" (Aldo)

He has never felt his mana, probably. I think I should show him a little example.

"Aldo, have you seen a mage using magic before?"

"I think I have. I saw a person with a big cane chanting something. And then a block of mud appeared and shot off. Was that magic?" (Aldo)

I think that's a mixture of water and earth magic. But does that even exist?

(Fay, can you mix water and earth magic together to create mud?)

(Yes. If you possess both affinities and good mana control then you can create composite magic.) (Fay)

(Thanks.)

"It was magic. What you saw was a composite magic of earth and water elements. But you have to wait before you can use composite magic. You only have affinity for fire currently. I will show you the basic fire magic."

I say that but what is the basic fire magic? I can only think of a fireball. That damn ball of fire that is probably so overused that it's a habit of people nowadays. But better stick to the basics.

I imagine a normal ball of reddish yellow fire. It didn't take any time to appear on my palm. The temperature is good. But your own magic can't burn you. Not unless it goes berserk.

Aldo is curiously looking at my palm.

"This is the most basic of the fire magics. It's just a ball of fire. It should be easy enough."

"But master, you didn't need a cane or a chant." (Aldo)

"Those are things that help you in using magic. But they are not a necessity. You can use magic normally without them. But if you need a cane I can give you one."

I ask Aegis to come to me in her staff form. She can be used as a cane as well. A magical stick of sorts.

She has made herself smaller so Aldo can hold her.

"The cane will draw out your mana. Remember the feeling. It will help you in the future. Imagine a fire. You can use mine as an example. Your mana will take shape and form what you desire. You cane will do the heavy lifting for now. But I will train you so you don't need to rely on such things."

Aldo nods and holds Aegis with both hands. He has his eyes closed and is making a weird face. I guess he is focusing.

I think I can see a small spark at the tip of the cane. It became bigger and soon formed a ball of fire.

Aldo is huffing. His first expending mana so it must be a bit tiring.

"Congratulations Aldo. You have made a fireball on your first try. It looks decent enough. How are you feeling?"

"My body feels a little heavy. I think my mind is a bit tired as well." (Aldo)

He is wobbly. I grab him before he falls down.

"This will be enough for your first lesson. Take a rest. You have completely spent your mana."

I heal him a little bit and share some mana with him. But he fell asleep so I picked him up on my back.

I can see the ladies coming here.

"This will be it for his first lesson. He is exhausted so I will let him rest for now."

"You are properly thinking of his health and teaching him normally. I didn't expect that." (Fay)

"I can't do anything crazy now. He will have to be stronger than he is now. Let's go back. I have a few things I need to do at the guild."

I want to know more about Aldo's father. He said that he was an adventurer. I will ask Ms. Maria about him. I think there's a reason why he disappeared. Aldo said he died but they didn't find the dead body. I maybe thinking too much but that is also a possibility.

Could Aldo be a secret heir or something? That'll be interesting in its own way.