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Kain’s POV

Mid May. 4030. Bazell Coast. Territories of Cohen House.

“So you named it Hurricane?”, Baba smiled at me and continued “This spell is called Blizzard. It’s not a basic spell like wind shield so you will not be able to change its name or structure as you improve. Although according to your level it will change in size and effect. If”. He stopped and his eyes met mine “If.. If you can master it”.

“What you mean if you can master it? Don’t I have to chant words to activate the spell?” I asked Baba. “No, its not simply about chanting. It’s about understanding. Saying something does not mean that you understand it. I’m not able to activate it either. Moreover its an artifact level spell but without any specific instructions regarding its activation. I’ve given the copy of spell to many people but haven’t seen one person able to activate it..” Baba explained.

“In theory it’s impossible. What you are saying should not be possible. I had read many times over and was told before that mana capacity does not increase nor decrease. Likewise if I’m affiliated with wind type mana I should be able to activate Blizzard after chanting because” I stopped in confusion. Thinking thoroughly something was wrong. It didn’t add up.

“Logically there are two possible answers. First is requirements to activate Blizzard spell are not on original scroll”, I said. “I have it kept in a secret location, but I assure you there are no requirements”, Baba replied. “Then... Then the system is”, I was in shock and confusion. “is rigged”, Baba said before I could finish.

“But who and why?” I asked. “I do not know either, its just the way it is. We have been bestowed with limited knowledge. It is as if someone or group of people are hiding the knowledge from humanity. Magician’s possible advancement to godly level is hindered”, Baba replied. “Conspiracy?” I continued. “Listen, you are already on second level. Amplification of wind shield spell that you cast is much more effective in range and in power in comparison to others with same rank.. Only explanation to this matter in your case, and in example of others is that your ‘understanding’ and usage of mana is better than others.. Books tell us that as our levels increase we purify our skills which is not wrong, but it does not say that we can expand our capacity. Knowledge is restricted”, he told in thrill.

I wanted to believe in him. However, one example was not enough to support his claim. Logically he was right, although in reality I needed more than one case to refer to. “Any other person you have met who is different?” I questioned Baba. “Yes, me.. I am of 5th rank but able to fight on similar terms with an 8th rank magician. In theory it is impossible, but in reality I can.. I’m not a vivid book reader, that’s why my theoretical knowledge is limited.. All I’m telling you about is what I have absorbed into knowledge through usage of magic.”, he answered.

He left me near rocks with papyrus scroll and flied back to restaurant. For a while, I sat motionless thinking about our conversation with Baba, but as person of limited knowledge I didn’t know what to believe in. To disregard Baba’s ideas and clean my mind I jumped into sea. I swam for a while and left sea to sunbath. In matter of hour or more sun would be changing its place with moon. Watching sky I saw clouds floating from north to south-east.

I grabbed scroll and sat on ground. Memorizing contents of scroll, I began to meditate. My eyes were half-closed and my focus was on tips of my thumbs. Feeling circulation of royal blue colored mana around me, I began to chant spell. After third try, I got it pronounced perfect and shouted “Blizzard”.

Sun was almost gone, although last rays of it were lighting up the darkness. I felt massive amount of mana drawn out of me and diffusing into air. Cold northern winds began to blow momentarily. I stood up to face them. Clouds were coming together in diameter of 30 meters around me. I raised my right hand to catch first fallen snowflake. In an instant, wild winds blew bringing down lots of snow. I could see clearly, but I assume anybody standing on other side or inside the blizzard would have trouble with vision. “Void, Blizzard” I said, and last level of snow fell to top off around 5 cms of snow that laid on sand. I bended to touch snow when I heard sounds coming from left. I turned to see Baba smiling and clapping in astonishment.

“Kain, royal blue mana that materializes is mix of wind and water elements. Normally wind should be colored sky blue and water affiliated mana should be colored dark blue.. Blizzard was activated because of your specific mana, but I still stick to my initial view that there are many hidden things which are not open to public..” Baba said.

Same night...

“It felt cold... I hadn’t felt so cold in long time.. You know it never snows in here, its always sunny.. At most it rains for a few days in row..” Baba said.

Experiences from previous life had given me enough insight to see through people. I felt innocence in his eyes and words. Words that came from Baba’s mouth originated in his heart. “Baba I’m lacking extensive knowledge about magic but in three years I’ll be attending Monarch Academy.. I promise you to research this matter that you talk about in libraries of Astoria and Monarch Academy where mysteries of magic is hidden..”

“Baba, tomorrow I’ll be leaving with Jimmy. It was a great experience to meet you and learn from you. Hopefully, our destinies are intersected and we may have another chance to meet in future.. Thank you for everything. I have proposal to you which I’ll present tomorrow before we leave” I said and left to sleep.

There were two stallions waiting for us near the restaurant. Jimmy was going to ride black one, while brown colored was left to me. I was on horse ready to leave when I saw Baba coming towards us. I remembered about my promise, so I took out paper from my backpack. “Your restaurant is not named so I thought a lot and came up with this..” I said and gave him the paper.

On paper there was drawn a fat man who was exact copy of Baba in lying position, his head supported by his left arm. Under his body was written – “Laughing Buddha”.

Late June. 4030. Territories of Cohen House

Jimmy had done this trip once before so he knew how to reach Vurm and his squad. It took us a bit more than month to reach our squad. Alpine Cypress Groove covers most of land in Cohen territories. Local population gave different names to forest although looking from a map it was one large massive body of forests coming together.

I had celebrated my 9th birthday away from my family in Bazell Coast. Another three years, and if Riley Cohen stays true to his word I’ll be able to attend Monarch Academy. Enrolling there I could get my hands on books that will help me to understand this world much more better and come to a decision about my family’s fate.

I was involved with Riley Cohen and Destrian’s squad without aiming to be where I am now. Actually if I controlled my desires and didn’t checked out the book in Riley’s library, no one would notice my existence at all. I was not careful back in library. A mistake from my side. Nevertheless, what has been done is done.

p.s: sorry for late release..

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