Chapter 14 - The Youngest Saint-Level Mage
In the middle of the night, a beast-like boy leaped from tree to tree in a remote area far from the tribe. As he ran through the forest under the moonlight, Rygar found Verdia. The mage was sitting on a log, surrounded by small fireflies that softly glowed, casting a special charm on her golden hair.
"Shall we?" she said, not even looking at him.
"Yes, I'm ready."
We then traveled deeper into the Great Forest. The night brought some beasts, but we didn't venture into any dangerous territory.
"This will be safe," she declared, her voice calm and serene. "Now, little Rygar, I will demonstrate once, so pay close attention."
The young Doldia nodded reverently, his pointed ears leaning forward, showing his full attention to the moment.
She closed her eyes, holding her staff firmly, and began chanting. The air around them became dense, as though the earth itself was waiting in anticipation. The stones beneath their feet began to vibrate, and a golden aura surrounded Verdia, radiating an ancient power.
"Ancient earth, guardian of the ages and foundation of the world, hear my call! Rise from your eternal depth, rise like mountains that challenge the skies and manifest your unshakable glory. Cloak me with the unbreakable strength of your domains, make me the bastion that faces the infinite! Divine manifestation of eternal firmness, Fortress of the Colossus!"
The ground trembled deeply as the magic took shape. Rocks and minerals began to spiral upward, molding into towers and walls that grew taller than the trees. Massive pillars held up a colossal stone roof, reinforced with golden cracks that ran through the structure like veins pulsing with magical energy. The Fortress of the Colossus stood imposing, with impregnable walls and powerful bastions, radiating the essence of unshakable earth, as though it had emerged from the depths to protect everything within its reach.
Rygar watched in awe, the complexities of creating this magic clearly visible to his magical eye.
Verdia finished the conjuring, and though the occasional fortress was no longer as strong as it had been while being reinforced by magic, the stones now revealed their true nature. It was still very impressive.