Chapter 13 - Levels of Magic

Seeing that his meditation was completely broken, having it rather difficult to tap into it again. Mogranius sighed so hard that his head was moving forward, closer and closer to the ground even though he was sitting. After sighing, he stood on his feet in a split second, deciding to do something else which is productive. Training! "Let's get started with the first lesson, Eric." Looking at Eric with a devious face he couldn't help asking. "Do you want to know how to become invisible to the human eye or any eye in that case, using only smoke." Indeed what Mogranius just pushed out of his mouth is crazy, even highly illogical. But yet again he did travel 200 years into the future. So this man can be full of surprises.

"How is that even possible? Do we cause a huge fog or something?" Eric did hear Mogranius mention invisibility through smoke earlier, but no matter how long he thought about it, there were many pieces of the puzzle missing. As if someone made the puzzle pieces "disappear." No matter what, he just couldn't find a logical explanation for this. But he knew that Mogranius will show him sooner or later so he chose to leave the thought be for now.

"It's simple. Or at least it sounds simple. But it isn't. This is an expert level move, but likely simple for you. Wait, am I making sense?" Puzzled with his own words, it is hard to explain such a move to a child who barely knows anything about Magic.

"Barely. I only understood the word "simple."" Due to Mogranius mentioning levels, a question arose in Eric's mind. A question that might temporarily prevent Eric from learning this spell but it was worth asking. It was in the name of knowledge after all. "How many levels are there when it comes to magic?"

Seeing it as an easy question to answer, he formerly says. "Six." As he raised his hand in front of him showing 5 fingers. A few seconds after he recognized his mistake and embarrassingly raised one more finger in the air to assure that it is 6. "There are six levels, on any kind of magic there is. There are six levels."

"Do those levels have specific names or do they just go: 1,2,3,4,5,6.?" A rather insightful question for someone who hates reading. Maybe his new powers are changing him? If Woldemir didn't fall back to sleep, he would be amazed.

"Of course you can shortly describe them with numbers, but there are specific names for each level which we used in Magic schools." Looking at the sky(cave ceiling) while stroking his chin trying his best to remember the first levels, he got Eric watching a rather interesting show in the break of dawn. "Aaaa right! I remember. Level one is named "Hatchling". Hatchlings are ordered to read tens of books before trying any magic at all.

They need to understand the basics. The more they know, the safer it is for them. I saw Fire Wizards and Witches blow their fingers off due to how impatient they were." Seeing that Eric got rather uncomfortable from the last sentence, he added in a speed talking sort of way. "But most never blew their fingers off!"

"In that case, im glad I didn't do the first level. Both because i don't want to lose my fingers and of course I don't want to read a bunch of books." Well this sounds more natural coming from Eric. You would think that books are his greatest enemies, not the ill.u.s.tratios.

"Yes you got lucky. Or at least you think so. Although you won't be as lucky when you tap in to the other powers. Even though all magic books are destroyed, I'm sure we can find something for you to read." Seeing Eric's already weary face, Mogranius got pleased. He will find it amusing when he will make Eric read books. Of course, Eric might get used to it in time, but him finishing his first book or two will be amusing to witness.

"Sounds like a blast." Expressed Eric with a rather sarcastic tone and intend.

"Moving on, the second level is called

"Young Cub". The name represents a Witch or Wizard who didn't yet give up.((Leaning out towards Eric, raising his hand and placing it in front of his jawline and whispering to Eric's Ear "This is you.") Rather confusing why he whispered though. What would anyone do with this information?))" Afterwards continuing to speak to a normal tone as he leaned back, he said. "It represents someone eager for more knowledge("This however is not you" he whispered again for some reason). Whoever reaches this level, sinks in to more books. Not in quantity compared to the first set of books. Just more advanced scripts and it takes longer to learn."

"Is that the level i started off?" Trying his best to catch up with this mildly insane man, he of course had a lot of questions. But before Eric asked one, Mogranius continued with another sentence.

"No. Not at all. You obviously never finished reading a book before hehe." Added Mogranius in sarcasm, but in aims to prove a point as well.

"Yes yes. Now can you not be sarcastic just for a moment and tell me what level I am?" Catching up to Mogranius was hard enough. But Eric needs to catch up with his sarcasm as well, which is often light and understandable but still causes minor headaches sometimes.

"You Actually started off at the "Magician" level when you shot that wolf. It is an interesting leap from your side. I didn't expect you to start with such a level." Stroking his chin again trying to figure out why Eric is so powerful so early, he still had no theory.

"What level is the Magician level though?" Acting as the barrier who keeps Mogranius from wandering off with his thoughts too far, Eric kept bringing him back with questions he had to ask.

"Oh right! That is the third level. Students who reached this level were guided to actually do magic. As they were considered responsible and smart enough to cast basic magic spells without blowing off their fingers. Or their hair. Or other people's hair." 

"That explains the bald spot on top of your head? haha!! So that's the level I'm at? Level three?"

Mogranius replies with an irritated face, in aims to throw sarcasm back towards Eric, but a rather stronger one. "Yes Yes an impatient student like you burned my hair. But luckily I didn't have to guide you through the first two levels. The 8 sources blessed me."

Looking at Eric who was clearly a bit irritated from Mogranius' blows of sarcasm, he was pleased and continued with a smile." But you are actually considered an Expert now. You are easily a level four fire Wizard. I mean you already were able to create Fire Tornados. And you didn't pass out in the process."

"Wait. I can pass out during fire tornadoes?" Eric got in shock. Imagine a soul sucking Fire Tornado running wild while Eric is passed out, unconscious What would his fate be?

"Yes. Your powers are actually based on your stamina too, i'm not even kidding this time. The more you blast, the more stamina you use. I did Fire Tornados before, but I passed out on my first three tries. Accidentally burning down a few houses."

Wait. You passed out and i didn't? Looks like the student becomes the teacher." Said Eric with a C.o.c.ky voice which obviously irritated Mogranius. With his eyes unblinking, his lips flat straight and his eyebrows very low, His face was frozen in irritation.

"You couldn't teach a dog to bark." Probably the appropriate thing to say to someone who has become a bit over confident. "However, You are the Electus. And you seem to progress on your fire power extraordinarily fast. Which is kinda normal for an Electus, but still a bit too fast. Don't expect the same on your other powers though. They might take a longer while since they aren't connected to your outburst of which granted you this level." Being lazy to describe the last two levels in great detail, he swiftly added. "However. The two last levels are Master and Grand Master."

"So the man in Crutal Kingdom is a Grand Master?" Hearing a little bit earlier that even Mogranius struggled with Fire Tornados, he both felt more confident and less confident. "He is more powerful than both of us when it comes to Fire Power?" Sure Eric is confident that he technically is more powerful than Mogranius. But yet again he isn't so confident. Eric can't kill that beast for sure. But even Mogranius can't kill him? How will they ever be safe if that one eyed madman actually decided to attack?

"Indeed he is. He is a Grand Master.

While you and I share the same level.

But you will surely pass me very soon.

There are many tricks I can show you which will help you progress." Hearing that, Eric became just a bit more confident. At least he is not having any trouble forming a steady conversation with Mogranius. That's another way of progress for a boy who has social anxiety. This is mental progress.

"The more I learn the easier it gets, right?" 

"well not entirely but knowing basic tricks will give you perks when doing advanced magic. If you don't know the basics, doing the harder ones will be..well, harder. Tihihihihi."

"Well isn't that nice to hear!"

"That outburst you had in Crutal Kingdom happened to every Electus before. But not necessarily on their firepower like you." The fact that Mogranius can push himself through constant mood swings through conversations, and still make sense. Makes one question his mental well being. But also admire it.

"You mean when my eyes lit up like fire?" Eric didn't like that at all. His adrenaline was so high that he thought he was going to die from it. It felt like he was doing tens of activities at once that would increase adrenaline. He felt like his blood was flowing on his body way too fast, and he felt like he was going to explode. He will never forget that feeling. But thankfully, outbursts only happen once.

"Yes. That fire like glow represented your identity. It represented Electus.

It represented the source of power. The source or shall I say sources where you got your powers."

"Where do i get my powers?

Another Electus? My mother?"

"Well your mother definitely has a connection here but a very small one.

The raw sources of power representing the eight magical powers that exist, chose you. "ELECTUS" means "The Chosen One". You have been Chosen to wield all eight powers. You are wielding a portion of power from each source."

"Well that definitely sounds like a hell load of power. Will I be able to handle it all?"

"That outburst of such raw power tested your ability. Your ability on how well you will handle them.

And since your own power didn't destroy you, You handled them quite well. I'm sure the sources are pleased."

"That outburst was terrifyingly powerful. I don't even know how I managed to handle all of it. But I'm glad that outburst happened on my fire powers. They proved quite useful against ill.u.s.tratios. And also, who are the sources?"

"It was indeed powerful. But don't expect more outbursts.  That is likely the only one you experienced or will experience." Knowing the next sentences will irritate Eric, he smirked and added. "The rest of your powers will be based on your knowledge and practice. And soon you will see that the rest of your powers can prove very useful as well. And the sources. Well that's a bit complicated."

Ignoring the fact that he will need to read a bunch of books sooner or later, he sticked to the new topic which interests him rather a lot. "How complicated? I'm eager to know more." Ironically. "Also, what side effects did fire witches and wizards have if "they weren't ready" apart from obvious hair loss."

Mogranius replies with a sarcastic tone with sentences that he knew would make Eric feel very uncomfortable. "Oh nothing to serious. Teeth lost due to explosion, a few schools on fire, permanent unhealable burn marks. You know, all the fun stuff. But who knows. A certain mentor might make you experience a few of them."

Opening his eyes wide, fearing the mildly deranged Fire Controller in front of him, he speedtalked his way out of possible trouble. "Oh that won't be necessary as I will shut my mouth now. Let's get a fire going and learn that invisibility spell please."

"Yes yes good. Also about the source.

Even though I am not certain who or what the sources are. Akareas knew but she never revealed it. Although I'm a bit sure that it is a non materialistic source, my theory is not "solid" HA!."

"Wow so funny." He added with sarcasm backed up by a straight face. Whatever the source might be, it does sound like something big. If Akareas discovered it, i'm sure i will as well eventually."

"Likely yes. But let's continue with the magic spell."

Then Mogranius shoots a small fireball(to avoid accidents) on the campfire and gently lights it up. Small hard to see smoke followed shortly after. To Eric it seemed illogical how a grown man would hide on smoke just like that. Can he grab the smoke and drag it along with him? If so, it still can't help hide each body part perfectly. But of course, Eric being the Electus seemed a bit illogical too so of course anything is possible.

"See Eric. In order to become invisible, you need to connect with the smoke. You need to be one with it.

As it was a part of you. Like a part of your body that you can't simply detach."

"What the hell is he saying." He thought, but chose to ask a more gentle question. "But how do i do that? I can't grab the smoke can i?"

"Well yes and no. The smoke will be around you but you won't just grab it.

You need to be one with the smoke. As if you were smoke yourself. Actually you practically become a source of smoke once you connect. So we don't need to light a campfire when we need to sneak in the Crutal Kingdom if that's what you were thinking."

"I do get what you mean. But I still do not understand how I can connect with the actual smoke."

Seeing Eric obviously having a lot of trouble to catch up, Mogranius figured that the best way for Eric to understand this spell more and more, is for him to glance upon it himself.

"Watch and learn Child."