Chapter 236 - Progress
Chapter 236 – Progress
Reve concluded, 'It might be time for me to get a magical weapon.'
A good magical weapon has the ability to increase one's energy affinity. Furthermore, it sharpens the effect of the spells.
Also, depending on the structure of the weapon, it could refine the energy until it becomes purer and more destructive, enabling the holder to dish out basic "energy attacks" that were better than most intermediate spells.
"Energy attacks" are attack skills that involved a form of energy but don't need a magic medium, like a magic circle, to activate.
Back then, Reve had a few enemies who could shoot out flaming balls of energy from their hands without the use of magic. This innate talent was common with magical creatures.
Anyway, Reve had decided it was time he become a true battlemage.
That was the style he was destined for. There was no use denying that. He was a battlemage at heart.
On this very day, a flame ignited in his heart and he finally accepted his identity as a battlemage.
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Time went by quick after this enlightenment.
It was suddenly the last month of the term, but not the last day. There were still a lot of days left before the end of the term.
Reve was currently in his room.
In a meditating posture with his eyes closed, his mind tried to grasp the feeling of domainhood.
'Just what is it? It is the only thing I need.'
'I have a certain sensation. It is like there is an itch on my back but I can't scratch it. I don't like this!'
His eyes widely opened as he exited his meditative state in annoyance.
It was a bit embarrassing to think that he would be stuck at a certain stage for months now. Reve was familiar with bottlenecks, but not his kind of bottlenecks.
It was frustrating.
'Maybe I should focus on other things.'
'Let's see… Oh, I am yet to complete the task given to me by Grand Mage Helias.'
Reve had been so focused on perfecting the skills he needed for his advancement that he forgot all about the task given to him.
The result of that erroneous decision was a success in acquiring almost all the skills but failure in the task.
'I still have a few days. Grand Mage Helias' lectures have taught me all that I need to know.'
Reve had decided on the spell he should focus on. His options were [Frozen Gate] and [Yggdrasil].
[Yggdrasil] was too basic to be evolved. He was better at working with [Frozen Gate]. He could also work with [Polar Nature]. However, that was way more basic than [Yggdrasil].
'I can already see a lot of avenues to venture. The size, the form, the speed, the coldness….' thought Reve.
[Frozen Gate] was a small child in his eyes. Once he raised it up well, it would correspond with his power level once again…especially now that he had attained linked casting!
'Hmm…..three weeks. I can finish this in two weeks! Who knows I just might surprise Grand Mage Helias.'
Feeling eager for his new project, Reve dived into work.
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Two days later.
Situated in the forest near Devil's Cave, Reve's voice could be heard.
"Excellent. After months, you have finally attained an average of 85% singularity. Most of you successfully completed the training with 100%. This is all because of your efforts, your crazy training style brought you to this level. Now, I permit you to check your level."
Previously, Reve had prohibited them from doing so. He found that they abused Nixy windows too much. So he had to beat this bad habit out of them.
The first generation checked their stats as instructed.
The first thing they discovered was the massive increase in levels. Most of them had climbed about 15 levels, something that they were sure they wouldn't see in their lifetime.
In fact, if not for subpar prowess in their paths, they would have seen thirty levels or above increase in levels.
The next thing they noticed was the single AP that appeared in their stats.
"Congratulations, you can now access the singularity force. The road ahead will be more treacherous so you can take the rest of the week off. You earned this break."
The first generation thanked him before dispersing away, leaving Reve on his favorite tree branch.
"Is that okay?" asked a voice.
Reve wasn't surprised by this, "Yes, Marya. It is convenient for them as well as for me. I need time to focus on my other life. The life of Reve of Azea."
"I see…." said Marya.
She had already grown accustomed to Reve's character. Hence, she sat on the opposite tree branch and kept quiet. It was tough for someone like her.
Reve paid no attention to her.
His mind was plotting out the upgrades he planned for [Frozen Gate].
This was how the day went by.
The next day, Reve received alarming news.
It had started when one of his men rushed to him, "Kimon, I found it!"
Reve frowned, "What did you find?"
"Remember when you said we should be on the lookout for anything strange?"
"Yes," said Reve.
It was just something he had said in passing. He didn't expect any fruitful result from it.
"Well, there is a piece of news I'm sure you will be interested in," smiled the person.
Reve finally jumped down to look at him, "Bathos, right? Go on."
Feeling happy that the esteemed Kimon remembered his name, Bathos spoke, "There is a rumor–No, it is not a rumor. A man appeared in the region of Elderpass. He is said to have lost his sanity and words that come out of his mouth are incomprehensible. Yet, he managed to fool the villagers into joining his religion. It is unknown what his mission is, but his promise to grant strange powers rivaling that of mages and warriors was too much to turn down for the poor villagers."
"It has been a while now but he had amassed a fellowship of hundreds of thousands. The Defense force tried to investigate him, but it lead to a battle in which he mysteriously disappeared along with his followers. He appeared yet again in another region close to Elderpass and continued his sacred journey."
"People now have a name for him. They call him the Prophet!"