Chapter 76: Mage apprentice Lvl2
Aurus continued his explanation, looking at William with a mix of seriousness and a slight smile. "What’s done is done, and you’ve benefited greatly. Now, show me your third spell."
William, a knot in his stomach, lowered his head. "Master, I haven’t been able to finish it. I’ve failed you."
Aurus turned, an enigmatic smile gracing his face. "Try again, you’ll see."
Holding his breath, William tried to activate Agimene’s Eye. To his astonishment, it activated with an ease he had never experienced before. Disbelieving, William held his head, bewildered, unable to comprehend what was happening.
"There are other advantages to absorbing beasts," Aurus explained, his voice unhurried. "Their knowledge becomes part of your knowledge, which will improve your control over your spells. Congratulations! You can now officially be a Level 2 mage. Close your eyes and listen carefully."
William sat on the ship’s deck and gently closed his eyes, following his master’s instruction.
"A mage’s life is about discovering the mysteries of nature, but our ancestors made some breakthroughs. For example, to be a Level 1 apprentice, you must have five spiritual power points and be able to feel the mana around you. To advance to the next rank, you must train until you obtain three spells and ten spiritual power points. Now, the important thing is to remain calm. The process will be very painful, but you’ll be fine, I promise. Circulate the mana in your mind as I taught you."
William began to move the mana as he had been taught, but now it moved continuously, like a large solid line forming a figure of three joined circles. The flow was smoother and more powerful than he remembered.
"Each circle you see is a vital space in your mind," Aurus continued, his voice calm but firm. "At this moment, you will lose control. Don’t be afraid."
Aurus’s prediction was accurate. Within seconds, William began to feel something gush from the center of his brain. Blood spurted from his nose, eyes, and mouth. William gritted his teeth, but the pain was so intense that, for the first time, he truly wished he were dead. The flow became faster and faster until the three spaces in his mind opened as if they were empty shelves, ready to be filled.