Chapter 35: Three Things

When Desire accepted Lionel's offer to become his disciple, he was given many things.

But, what really mattered were the three things Lionel has got for him.

The first thing was the badge of the Clan Lionel leads.

It wasn't just something like a decoration; it was much more than that.

The badge has something called the Magic of Identification.

This Magic of Identification may be a simple thing because it just introduces Desire to someone who can inspect the badge, but it isn't actually so.

The Magic of Identification will let people know that Desire is one of the Lion Clan.

They wouldn't suspect his identity, and they wouldn't dare make trouble for him if he is in a city or town.

After all, the Lion Clan is one of the top-ranking clans.

Besides, another secret hide within the badge.

It is the magic called long-range communication where Desire could speak to where the magic is connected. It was convenient.

In this case, since Desire is Lionel's disciple, his badge directly connects to him.

This would be pretty useful if Desire was put into a tight spot and was forced to call someone strong.

The second thing Lionel gave Desire was the book of No-Attribute Magic.

This book of No-Attribute Magic is the foundation of the magic users. They would have to learn the No-Attribute Magic before finding the attribute that fits them to learn them properly.

In short, the No-Attribute Magic is the pillar for attribute magic.

Anyway, this No-Attribute Magic is something Desire needed badly.

It was because of Desire's special case of being one with the water.

Even though humans couldn't do it, Desire was able to. So Desire could only use monsters as a reference for this.

For one to become one with the water, one has to learn the No-Attribute Magic first.

The No-Attribute Magic would then become Water-Attribute Magic. Then the next level until you reach the required level of the Water-Attribute Magic.

That was how monsters were able to become one with nature. And that is how Desire plans to become one with nature.

The third thing Lionel gave Desire was the right to choose a weapon of his choice.

Even though it is simple, it changes things if Desire were to choose from the armory of the Lion Clan.

Lion Clan is a big clan, and of course, their sets of weapons could be considered top class.

Meaning, if Desire were able to choose from that, his starting weapon at the age of 6 (his body age) would be a top-class weapon that any other veteran in the field would want for.

That was how amazing the right to choose his weapons in the armory of the Lion Clan.

And now, because of some other situation that Varyce and Lionel have not told Desire yet, he was forced to go into another training session.

Well, they promised him that this time's training would only last for a day.

So, Desire was currently in the backyard of the garden in Varyce's house, trying to find the mystery of the No-Attribute Magic.

He flipped the first page of the book and read the contents inside it.

He continued reading for a while because all the foundation for the No-Attribute Magic was written in the book.

The actual No-Attribute Magic is something Desire would have to execute himself.

However, maybe due to him being able to get the Heavenly Demon Trait, or maybe because of his training experience accumulated during the past months, Desire found this task quite easy.

It wasn't to the point that he could become an expert right now, but it was to the point that Desire found it boring.

That's why when 5 hours have passed; Desire stood up after reading the book many times.

"Hmm. No-Attribute Magic is easier to learn than Water Magic."

Desire had the chance to learn magic back then at the village of Lyra.

He was taught simple magic before being caught up in that troublesome situation, and that was also the reason why he knew that No-Attribute Magic was easier to learn.

"Maybe it's because it is No-Attribute Magic?"

No-Attribute Magic is basically magic that has no attribute. It was just a simple mana attack that Desire could fire to his opponents.

For example, if he let out his mana and poured it into a cup, that could be considered No-Attribute Magic.

However, even if it were that simple, this is still one of the foundations of the magicians.

If Desire messed this up, there is a chance that he would become no longer able to perform magic at a young age.

There is also a chance that he could become a cripple right away if he tried this right now.

That was the reason why Desire wasn't trying to execute the magic himself.

He needed to understand the core of the No-Attribute Magic first.

However, what could he do to master it? There was a simple, yet not easy way.

"Core..."

According to the book, magicians have something called a core. That core is what stores mana.

Meaning, that core is what makes mana usable for a human and for a monster.

And the No-Attribute Magic or rather mana is being stored inside that core waiting to be turned into any kind of Attribute Magic.

"Hmm. I don't know..."

However, Desire couldn't understand the mystery of the core.

In the end, he couldn't solve it and fell asleep.

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"Isn't it good? Lionel." Varyce spoke while holding hands with Lionel.

Her warmth was passed on to Lionel's rough hands, and his charming face warmed up Lionel's mood.

"Yeah...I thought he would not accept it." Lionel spoke with a rather breaking voice.

He was happy that Desire accepted to be his disciple.

After all, he knew that Desire hates humans, and Lionel could be considered to be a human.

Well, Desire doesn't really hate Lionel because of his monster blood, but there's no way for Lionel to know this.

Either way, even if he knew this, he would still be happy that Desire accepted his offer.

"You're stupid, aren't you? Why do you think I let him stay here and provide his daily necessities?"

Of course, Varyce, as Lionel's wife, knew what Lionel went through.

She was the person who picked the tired and wounded Lionel in the forest when he was just being bullied.

She was also the person who provided protection for Lionel until he became strong enough to stand by himself.

Rather than a wife, it would be correct to call Varyce his mother.

"I understand that..." Lionel then looked away and did something to his slit eyes before turning around to face Varyce.

Liya was just standing there, watching the two.

Then, as if the heartwarming mood were a lie, the room turned cold, and the atmosphere became heavy.

Lionel's face became serious, and the other two women became serious too.

It was because it was time to get to the topic.

"Liya, has your strength not returned?" Lionel asked Liya with sharp eyes.

His tone was rough and harsh, but this time, it was pure cold.

It didn't have his heat where his passion was with him.

This was the face of the Clan Leader of the Lion Clan.

"No, unfortunately. Even if I use Magic Infusion, my rank is staying at rank 4. I'm afraid..."

Varyce looked down when she put her hand on her chin to indicate that she was thinking.

No...it was actually because she was feeling guilty right now.

Liya is originally the second strongest Suckus in the Skinjur. She was only second to Varyce and was even way stronger than Jarina.

However, that all changed when they were attacked before by a fellow Suckus.

That Suckus betrayed them, and she attacked the Skinjur with the hopes of capturing Jarina.

However, Varyce stopped her and was about to win when a critical hit was about to make its way towards her.

But...She didn't get hit.

Because Liya stood in the way and was the one who got hit by the attack.

Her health and strength deteriorated over time, and she couldn't be helped or healed by the current measures they have.

It's not something they could blame Liya for when she took the shot for Varyce.

"It's fine. We migrated the residents for now, but I don't know how long this will be able to fool them."

Lionel spoke to both of them. Right now, Lionel was the husband of the head.

Even if he was an outsider, he actually holds authority.

"How about you Varyce...will you not evacuate too? Jarina has come with me to Jakart. You could come too."

Outside forces were currently targeting Skinjur with the help of the Suckus that betrayed them. It was only natural that the forces would come for the head.

And that head was Varyce. However, as if the position was a curse to her, she wouldn't evacuate.

After all...

"No, I still have my pride as the head of the Suckus. You should go."

"But..."

"If you're not going to go, who do you think will take care of Jarina?"

Varyce's voice became sharp and threatening. After all, it was for her daughter.

Of course, Lionel understood her. He was the father, but he just couldn't help it.

He is the father of Jarina, and also, he is the husband of Varyce.

Both of them were special to him.

And that was why he could only bite his lip to protect his daughter.

"It may not be much, but I'll stay behind too."

Liya spoke, trying to reassure Lionel.

"Right..."

However, Lionel couldn't leave behind his wife...

After all, this was a war where she could die.

It was only natural that he would get worried about the one he loves.

That's why he hugged her silently.

And Varyce hugged him back.

Liya left the room, and the two started to share the night.