The Arcadia System

"Magic circuit is the complex control of magic in a physical body," revealed Reve.

He couldn't be very far off, could he?

As expected from a cat god like him, his deductions were perfect.

Reve bobbed his head upwards as Circe sighed at his behaviour, "Quite right."

She was very stingy with her words, almost stopping herself from uttering them.

Her sharp stare put Reve in his place. The joyous cat sadly stopped dancing with his butt.

"Every little factor matters. Hidden details can propel you if you grasp them. The principles of Magic Circuit adhere to this. It stems from two words. Magic, which means a phenomenon that can't be explained with the mortal brain. Circuit, a complex structure that is connected on a fundamental level. Think of a circuit as a kingdom's map. You get two perspectives; one from above, and one from within the kingdom."

Circe's right hand danced freely in the air. A two-dimensional construct of what a Magic Circuit looked like appeared in front of the Reve.

If he had to sum it up, it was like the map of a maze. So complex that he couldn't trace a viable path from the head to the tail.

In his mind, it was completely unnecessary. Even more, it was unneeded 

He spoke out his mind, "I don't understand. Are the benefits of a Mana Circuit spectacular?"

To his question, Circe threw out another answer, "Are the benefits of a Mana Circle spectacular? Do you need them to cast a magic spell?"

"Not, but it's....."

Reve immediately understood Circe's point.

"Remember that only Arcanists use Mana Circle and Mana Circuit. Mana Circuit resembles Mana Circle because it was built on the foundation of the latter. It applies the principles of its predecessor; improved Mana Control, spell refinement, and many more," Circe explained.

Her face puffed up in pride as she said, "We, Arcanist, are methodical. We could even be called formulaic. Our magic is as old as ancient magic. We pride ourselves in being efficient."

After a quick brag, she divulged, "Mana Circuit is akin to a program that uses simple codes to perform complex actions. It is like runes; just one character represents a vast phenomenon. Each path in a Mana Circuits executes a different function. If you want to optimize your mana expenditure, there is a path. If you wanna fight to your best, there is a path. It leads to no wastage. Every ounce of mana is accounted for just like the world administrator evaluates mana points."

After teaching Reve about the wonders of Mana Circuit, Circe gave him a Mana Circuit method.

She explained that there were no differences in methods except for some intrinsic qualities. However, each method was built for the owner's body. It is just as how each piece of cloth corresponds to a different body size.

Hence, without building one's unique method, one has to use the basic method that can be used by all.

She also explained that the methods would eventually leave a lasting effect on the body. Things referred to as Mana Veins would grow in one's physical body.

This was also why a mage was required to build his own Mana Circuit Method. 

With the explanation from Circe, Reve's schedule became locked.

Just like how he practiced magic spells, Reve was expected to be able to draw the basic Mana Circuit without thinking too much.

It was almost impossible but Circe showed him proof that there was a possibility. The old which had no pride. She loved to bully the going cat god, saying stuff like, "Haha, your magic is cute."

Apart from that, the villainous woman implemented a new class after two weeks. She called it Magic Endurance Class.

If his previous class were torturous, this new class embodies the concept of torture. In essence, it was pure torture. There was no disguise.

In this class, Reve would be made to go through various physical activities that would be made better if he simply used magic. The goal was to resist the temptations of magic.

Circe spoke of mages who never could be satisfied with their achievements. They would go on to conduct all sorts of heinous experiments just to get closer to the source of magic.

She also spoke of mages who died because they were too impatient in battle. She reminded him earnestly that a mage's magic was not to fight but to influence the physical world.

Phenomenon.

Magic spells mimicked natural phenomenons. It was their effects that a mage seeks in battle. 

For example, mimicking a natural tornado would have various effects like ripping apart strong structures and instantly killing any living beings nearby.

That was the essence of a mage.

A few months passed by with Reve not learning any new spell. However, he could feel the sharp increase in his strength.

His level has shot up to Level.30 without knowing. These were the perks of Circe's teaching.

She told him she would squeeze out his potential and she did so.

A few unique things happened to Reve during his long training. 

One of them was the particular sense of time that loomed over him. Without knowing, his brain executed a countdown for special reasons.

Information rushed to his brain about the exact reason. It was Amethyst, the time for the picking of the host was getting closer.

Reve estimated that it would be due in one year.

Accompanying this strange sensation was yet another sensation. This sensation covered the location of Amethyst's palace.

That crazy god was already making preparations for the finale.

When Reve told Circe about everything, she decided to up his training.

Two new classes were added; Practice Class and Prime Class.

For practical class, Circe would put him against other magical beasts. It was like a colosseum.

She had said to him, "You need battle experience which can only be gained from pure battle. One that exudes the aura of death"

Some days, his body would be broken beyond repair but Circe ensured he could always live to fight another day.

Prime Class was a unique class. 

To understand this, one had to know that each magical beast was born with a primal form, a form which they were unfettered by any constraint.

Most magical beasts' primal form made them humanoid. This would give them better advantages.

However, prime form could only be attained when one reaches the limit of his potential. Luckily, Reve's race capped his limit at Lv.50. All he had to do was scavenge his potential.

Prime Class prepared him for that. It focused on his senses as that would be needed to draw out his prime form when ready.

This class also had another perk. It refined his [Telekinesis]. In fact, most of his classes affected his other path.

With the addition of these two new classes, Reve was equipped with all he needed to possess for his fated meeting with Amethyst…....