Chapter 92: Master and Student.

Chapter 92: Master and Student.

Multiple proficiency requirements fulfilled. [Accuracy Correction Lv. 7] [Enhanced Olfactory Sense Lv. 5] [Enhanced Vision Lv. 6] [Mid-Air Maneuvering Lv. 2] [Wind Resistance Lv. 4] gained

Are you really sure you want to drink that, Krim-Slak? I asked, chomping down on a fragassa as I watched Krim-Slak nearly drink a purple liquid.

He placed the bottle of liquid on the ground and shook his head in exasperation before chastising me, Im here to help you test your skills and new custom spell, young scale. Stop worrying about me and prepare the spell already. Even if it fails, training my [Paralyzation Resistance] isnt a bad thing.

We always have curatives on hand for status afflictions, Hestia. Water magic doesnt have any abnormal status healing spells, so these are a must for our party, Mister Kushlekzar explained while dangling a glass bottle filled with a green liquid. One of the reasons why holy mages have grown to be so respected is their access to early healing spells and [Cure]. Potions made with alchemy can do the same but are usually far more expensive.

Urgh, I understand, but I dont want him to suffer if my spell fizzles.

As a holy mage, a priestess of Goddess of Aurena, you must be able to cure minor poisons and venoms. With the loss of your [Cure], the finalization of your custom spell is imperative, the saurian priest stated, straining how important it is for me to cast this new custom spell I made.

Three days have passed since I evolved into a [Young Sunfang Dragon], which meant today was the 25th of AuthumnSun. In other words, it was time again for my Age to increase a month. I was officially eight months old now, according to my profile, just like Saori who became four months old.

The night after I finished evolving, Saori came back home to give me a rundown of what missed during that time period. As our meeting, or rather, my meeting with Count Helvas was happening soon, most of what we discussed had to do with that immediate problem.

Following the instructions I wrote for her, Saori started three yeast farms, all cultivating inside my self-crafted wooden bottles. Seeing bubbles appear made me quite excited about how they would end up. It was nostalgic, reminding me of the time I did it with my Mama back on Earth.

As guests, we had a duty to bring presents to thank the host for inviting us, especially if we were the guests of a real life noble. I had a feeling he wasnt actually expecting anything from us, as we literally brought no belongings with us when we moved into the village, but better safe than sorry. I wouldnt be giving him the yeast, of course, but what I will do is gift him something I will make with it. You guessed it: cake.

I know hes a man but, come on, its cake! Who doesnt like cake? Even if he doesnt like it, he had to have a wife, right? Hes a noble, and we all know how nobles could have multiple wives in medieval times according to history documentaries and shows, right? He could even give it to his daughter.

Its a low risk that itll backfire, so I considered it a great present. Whats important is that we gave him something, of course, especially after we accepted his presents. We didnt want to look unthankful when our intention for this visit was to ask for a favor.

The other discussion topic was my outfit. It was decided by Saori and Tasianna, without my consensus, that if I was supposed to be the star of our party, then I absolutely had to look the part. Technically, I am, unwillingly, a princess of royal dragon blood according to Tasianna and the saurians, which makes me the only real noble among us. Even if I wanted to argue against it, my [Princess] title didnt allow me to.

And as I now know how much Saori loved to use me as a dress-up doll for her clothing creations, I had no right to veto this idea. Going in my normal get-up was acceptable, I believe, but maybe dressing the part will help us persuade him better.

This also included our parties shoes we requested from Ruld the cobbler, a childhood friend of Lorena. After I began my evolution, Saori immediately went back to Ruld, this time together with Tasianna. They requested theirs and also decided on the final design of my boots.

Saori also managed to make contact with the bakers of the village. It was decided that I would build them new ovens with my magic, in exchange for us being able to use them whenever we needed them. Yes, we could have just made one inside our own home, but due to the garden and all our new furniture, we didn't have much room left for an oven.

Now that I think about it, Saori is fucking amazing. She managed to do all of those things in the single day I was unconscious.

After that, we just had to wait. Our three days of wait have been used for training and concert planning. As I had a new body, I needed to get used to it immediately. I still hadnt finished practicing and mastering Danternos gifts yet, so there was much to do for me.

One of my most recent achievements was the creation of my second custom spell. A spell I would be casting for the first time, right now.

Well, cheers, Krim-Slak announced, pouring the purple liquid into his mouth before swallowing it all in one big gulp. Kri, drinking poison never changes. You cant get used to that awful taste, ever.

Tell me about it, dude

After losing my ability to produce toxins with my body, as Danterno kindly chose to get rid of [Toxin Secretion], I had to make do with [Corrosive Fire]. Poisons and venoms were one of Saoris and my most important tools in battles. The flexibility and lethality of concoctions I could make and apply on attacks made fighting against stronger opponents far easier, so it would be an understatement if we said we missed them.

My current toxin creation using [Corrosive Fire] was inefficient. Although I could control the the effects of the corrosive part of the fire, it was unusable for Saori in that form as she didnt have [Pyrokinesis]. The only way for her to use my toxins was for me to overheat myself and have my sweat capture the toxins.

I dont think I have to say how uncomfortable that was. I dont sweat from temperatures humans consider infernos, I sweat under conditions even fire dragonewts would overheat.

Using [Core Regulation], I could manually increase my body temperature high enough so I could sweat enough for a whole vial of poison for Krim-Slak to drink. He was my practice dummy for my new spell.

Urgh, got [Paralyzation (Minor)]. Look at how slow my arm is moving, ruha ha ha ha ha ha! Krim-Slak laughed maniacally, almost as if he was enjoying it. "Come on, young scale, don't just stare. Do it already and make sure it works otherwise, we might have to waste that expensive curative, ha ha!

O-Oh, yeah, I fumbled with the wooden tablets before me, trying to find the one with the chant. Reading the chant one more time, making sure that everything was correct, I began the casting process of the spell.L1tLagoon witnessed the first publication of this chapter on Ñøv€l--B1n.

Hear me, my embers of white

Your form so bright, your warmth so soothing

Burn, naught for who you once were

The Light beckons, seeking your aid

White fire, mend and protect my allies!

Sanctified Blaze!

Pointing my index finger at Krim-Slak, a white circle appeared before it. After casting the spell, the magic circle attached itself onto the elder scale-kin like a tattoo, before releasing white flames.

"Woah!" Krim-Slak uttered in surprise, reflexively readying his hand to smother it. "I-I feel no pain. No heat! It honestly feels like being healed by a holy spell! Damn!"

Custom magic gained: [Sanctified Blaze]

Custom spell [Sanctified Blaze] has been perfectly integrated into the System

"Ohhh, wohooo!" once the spell attached itself to Saori, the System suddenly sent me the message I was longing to see. Thrilled at reading it, I began celebrating as my parallel minds kept me afloat by casting wind spells. "Mister Kushlek'zar I did it! The spell got accepted by the System. Yes! Ahahahah! My first spell, my first spell, my first spell! See that Danterno! I don't your meddling to do it, I could have perfected [Imperial Hellfire] on my own!

Hestia, I am happy for you but could you celebrate some-, urgh, where else instead of here, where you are interrupting us! Saori chastised me, dodging to the side from Grazlahtas attack. As she did that, flames started seeping from the magical circle, retaliating against Grazlahta.

Identify!

Sanctified Blaze

A holy-fire mixed elemental spell using white flames to protect its recipient. Continuously heals Health and cures status affliction while it is in effect. White flames will also attempt to shield its recipient from attacks, depending on the will of the user. The power and effectiveness of this spell does not increase through increasing the Mana cost but through the skill [White Flames] and Intelligence stat of the caster

I couldnt stop smiling. It was like my muscles themselves wouldnt want to listen to my brain. I did feel a bit embarrassed about not being able to control myself but what could I do? Damn, this elation of having made a custom spell might be addicting.

Hey, hey, Mister Kushlekzar! I called out as I flew to him. This means that [Sanctified Blaze] now follows the rules of the System, right? It gets boosted by amp skills and I dont have to do the chant anymore, right? Just like [Prayer] and [Symphonie des Feuergottes], right? Ahhhhh, this is amazing~

To some people, my voice might have sounded like a hyperactive squirrel, as I pranced around in the air as I flapped my wings like a crazy bird, uncontrollably casting wind magic to balance myself in the air. But to me, it felt just appropriate to do so. Its magic! I made my own magic spell! Hello, thats something spectacular, never before seen, a moment in my life!

Just like when I cast my first spell, or the moment [Imperial Hellfire] appeared in my profile. Magical, magical, magical! Ive been in this world for eight months but something like this is still able to excite me to no ends, it seems.

Hmm, pretty much yeah. However, never forget the chants of the spells, alright? [Symphonie des Feuergottes], [Sanctified Blaze], and any other custom spell you create in the future, they are your creation and the creator should always know their spells best, Mister Kushlekzar lectured me, staying strict as always. And do not forget, once you get the chance to register at a mages guild, do it promptly! Register yourself as a mage and display your spells, which will not only increase your prestige but legalize your spells.

I was told that it was imperative for me to announce highly destructive spells like [Symphonie des Feuergottes] to the mages guild. The guild was responsible for managing magicians in the kingdom, so the threat of an unknown spell like this would make some people sweat. Instead of angering some old, sensitive archmage, it would be better to just follow some rules.

Also, if they ever ask you for a master, I wouldnt mind you naming me as yours, ha ha ha, Mister Kushlekzar stated in a joking tone, but seeing the glint in his eyes and the prideful smile he had made me think otherwise. Honestly, I am really thankful for your help, young scale. If I hadnt met you, Saori, and Tasianna, I dont know when Id be able to receive [Instruction]. Lacking it after training so many Depth Guard apprentices had always been a thorn to my pride. Witnessing you create a new functional custom spell under my tutelage has been an honor, my student.

Hie hie, well I couldnt have done any it without you, Master Kush! I beamed a smile, causing the elder scale to stroke his plumage in embarrassment, showing extreme joy through his waggling tail.

It was true that creating this spell took a while. The importance of creating a custom spell lied with the casters ability to imagine the spell, and then record those thoughts into words, acting as the chant. Mister Kushlekzar explained to me that mages are fleeting and adventurous, seeking knowledge and new experience just like the God of Knowledge and Magic, Istari.

Creativity and knowledge were important to creating a spell, as a mage needed to know how their spell was supposed to look and do. With [Fluid Cast], they were able to morph their magic but without little inspiration, most custom spells would just seem like a weaker version of a System spell.

He explained a normal mage would learn magic from a tutor or instructor. The master would teach them their custom spells and tell them how to cast spells and use them in the real world. Apprentice mages would imprint all this information and the habits of their masters, developing themselves as a lesser version of them if they continued staying under their tutelage.

This would be alright when they were building their foundation, leveling up their magic skills and increasing their Mana, Intelligence, and Wisdom stats. However, once they began developing their own custom spells, many began to realize all they were trying to create were replicas.

A normal mage at this phase was considered sheltered, having experienced only System spells or the custom spells of their master. They couldnt think outside of the box. They kept studying tomes and parchments, taking so much pride in them that most forget Istaris lessons.

At least, these were Master Kushs opinions, developed from his stay in Caedhul. He loved his stay there as a Depth Guard priest, as it was an invaluable opportunity to serve Plesia and the country that took him and his race in.

But he knew if he wanted to continue developing himself as a mage, he needed to wander. So he became a Tide Watcher, a wandering justicar in the service of Plesia. He could wander the world and learn. Exactly what a mage should be doing in his opinion.

A good mage would wander the world, travel, and fight against many foes. This was their chance to test their mettle, their trained knowledge, and come out of it with power and experience. This would fuel the mages ability to create new and powerful custom spells.

I guess in that case, I was quite knowledgeable. Having had the power of the internet, it was easy for me to think of spell effects. [Sanctified Blaze] attaching itself like a tattoo and acting like a Heal over Time from an RPG game. [Symphonie des Feuergottes] might have been finalized by Danterno but no way could he have known about a symphonys movement.

I admit that my only self-made custom spell is [Tehenhauin]. The others were taught to me by my elder scales, Master revealed. That sight that inspired me, that magnificent creature who was gracious enough to show me its power. How lucky I am to have survived that, he he he.

Master Kush then looked down, heaved a sigh, before crossing our sights once again, If you truly consider me your Master, then I must start acting like one. I am far too green. Our meeting has given me so much inspiration for new custom spells. We will soon say our farewells, but once we meet again, I assure you that I will live up to my role by then, young scale.

Hearing the word farewell did dampen my mood for a second as I never really liked that word, but I knew I had to stay strong here, Yeah, Ill make sure to show you some cool spells too, when we meet again.

"Ha ha ha, that's what I want to hear!" he laughed merrily, before turning his head to Tasianna. "You too, Tasianna! I expect much from a fellow worshiper of the Depth Goddess! Show me how powerful your ice magic will be the next time we meet."

Having her focus broken, Tasianna flinched as she hurried process an answer, A-Ah, yes, yes! For my princess and to become stronger in general, I will make sure to become a mage worthy in your eyes, Priest Kushlekzar!

Good answer! You have the spirit of a saurian, Tasianna! Master Kush then opened his pouch, taking out a leather bag. We will be leaving on the 29th as the villagers wish to arrive at their village in time for Origdiviel Arashan. I believe the mercenaries helping out in the village also are planning to go then too. Here are a few macula plant seeds. You will be training, I presume, after I leave so having them on hand is important. The last thing you want to do is cause strong monsters to spawn around the village, right?

I accepted his offer with gratitude. I was planning to train with Tasianna and Saori during winter, so these are invaluable to us. Imagine us polluting the area with so much mana that something like a C rank monster would appear. We could all take one on easily, but if a villager saw that, then I think Count Helvas would complain about it.

Besides, Master Kush did say that the water these macula plants produced was high-quality mana water. We had to hand them to the lord for now, but once we were outside the area, we could just, you know, "farm" them, he he. I had enough mana to do so.

With our training over, we said goodbye to the saurians for today as we had something important to do.

Alright, Ruld should be finished with our boots, Saori announced as we walked outside the woods. Let us visit him and thentime for your little dress-up, Hestia~

Oh boy