Chapter 6: Magic and Gates
A small laugh escaped Patrick’s mouth.
"Alright, alright. I like your enthusiasm!" the mage said, chuckling.
Sera, on the other hand, looked down at him. Her gaze seemed to scream, Ignorant peasant.
But Lian didn’t care about that—he wanted to learn magic. It had always been his dream.
"First, let’s answer a question. What is magic? Well, magic is the method by which we mages use mana to cast spells, that’s all."
Lian looked at him, confused. From the way he started, it seemed like he was about to reveal an incredible secret, but it wasn’t so.
"I see that look—it’s the same one I had when I found out, many years ago. But let me tell you this: we need magic to survive. Our world isn’t as simple as you might think, Lian.
Your father is one of this city’s defenders, isn’t he? Well, the same goes for us mages—we’re defenders. But we don’t just protect a city; we defend the entire human race."
Patrick spoke with deliberate calm, allowing Lian to absorb his words as much as possible.
The boy’s expression grew serious as Patrick continued.
"You’re probably wondering what we’re defending humanity from. Well, that’s where Gates come in. They’re portals that connect our world to other dimensions, filled with all kinds of monsters. Some are stronger than others. But the problem with Gates lies in their breaking."