All Chapters of The Magus Echoes of the forgotten: Chapter 11 - Chapter 20
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Witch
Utilizing my breathing technique, I could feel a sense of inner peace washing over me. Now, I know this might sound strange or even scammy, but believe me, it works.Of course, it doesn't magically erase the shame I feel, but the technique itself is quite intriguing. It possesses two distinct abilities. First, it allows me to draw energy from the atmosphere or whatever it may be into my glowing sphere. With each breath and cycle, the energy is refined and the sphere grows a shade brighter. However, the progress is imperceptibly slow, making it difficult to notice.The process involves purifying the motes of various colors in the atmosphere, directing them towards my glowing sphere. After each cycle of expansion and compression, the sphere becomes a shade brighter, and the quality of the energy within it changes as well.The second ability is even more fascinating. It works like a charm. By allowing the energy in the atmosphere to pass through my body and replenish the energy inside the
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Misunderstanding
A small chuckle escaped Asselin's mouth as she observed the shocked expression on the silver headed toddler's face."Oh my, did I startle you, little Ely?"Her words like honey that could calm even the most eruptive volcano.But it seemed that her words fell on deaf ears, as the silver-haired baby shrank even further beneath his pastel-blue blanket. He trembled so intensely that one could mistake him for being lost in a white dessert.Elyon was deeply shaken by witnessing his Nana's use of darkness magic.In his former life as Mark, such notions were alien to him. The concept of witchcraft, often brushed off as stories concocted for privileged children, held little weight in his life. Such Luxuries were far removed from his everyday reality. His main preoccupation centered around the modest desire for a peaceful night's sleep.Now, seeing what he had always considered mere spooky tales come to life, and to top it off, witnessing his Nana, who had cared for him since birth, using such s
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Peasant Magic
With the misunderstanding now cleared, I found myself diving into a world that was both thrilling and bewildering.First things first, Asselin was indeed a witch... or rather, a magician. I guess that sounds more proper and less spooky, doesn't it?And guess what? This world I found myself in is brimming with them—magicians, that is. Can you believe it? How cool is that?But here's the craziest part: I, too, have the potential to become a magician. Now that's what I'd call a stroke of luck!Thanks to Nana's teachings—though I still can't figure out why she bothered explaining all this to me—I've come to learn that everyone in this world can use magic.Magic is a common thing here, but don't be mistaken—it's still considered a rare and wondrous kind of miracle. After all, even though everyone can use it, there are varying levels of proficiency. It's all about talent, as always.Just because anyone can use magic doesn't mean there aren't different levels to it. Most people can only perfo
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A proposal of the heart
Months flew by, and the eagerly awaited day finally arrived for the little one.It had felt like an eternity to him, but now he was finally placed on the ground, his tiny feet touching the floor as he took his first tentative steps. He was filled with joy to graduate from his pastel-blue blanket that had cradled him for six months. It wasn't that he disliked the blanket, but he felt a sense of newfound freedom. It may have been a bit early for a baby to walk, but he couldn't contain his impatience anymore. He just had this feeling that he could do it.Asselin, the caretaker, wasn't against the idea either. Watching the little one try and struggle to get out of the swaddling blanket he was wrapped in convinced her to accept this decision. She had seen her fair share of babies, and while most couldn't even crawl at this age, it didn't seem outrageous, especially for someone as experienced as her.She entertained the idea without much thought, until the little sunshine started taking th
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Gift
Sensing the shift in his demeanor, Asselin calmly asked, "Would you like to open your presents now?" Her composure mirrored her understanding of Elyon's temperament, neither surprised nor disappointed by his reaction.It had long been an intriguing observation that Elyon, since the day his mother passed, had been slightly off and, at times, awfully silent and... lost. Even at the tender age of one, when most babies would throw tantrums out of nowhere, especially at night, seemingly to purposefully rob their families of a good night's sleep and peace......these miseries! This one was different. Not entirely so but... He seemed touched by the embrace of sorrow. His eyes reflected a sense of questioning, as if grappling with a weariness and isolation beyond his understanding. Yet, he still possessed a youthful vitality and a sense of belonging that contradicted his actual age.Contradictory?!"Eek!" The one-year-old toddler, with twinkling eyes and rosy cheeks, squealed in surprise. C
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Gift (2)
With his small hands trembling slightly, the mischievous little rascal gently touched the four matte black jewel-like crystals positioned at each cardinal direction, readying himself to inject them with magical energy once again.However, this time, there was a noticeable difference.He wasn't tapping into his own reservoir. Instead, he was drawing from the world energy.But what was there in the atmosphere that wasn't inside his glowing sphere?Well, it's simple. What he was doing at first was injecting the silver box with his own purified mana, lacking that wildness, and most of all... elements!That's right. What he was doing before was simply injecting his own pure magical energy that bore his signature. It was the process of channeling and directing his own mana out of his body and materializing the effect. It was actually crude and unrefined. But to his defense, he never had a tutor nor was he familiar with all this fiasco, and besides, he was still a toddler... But of course, th
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Don't Judge
Shaking his head slightly, the little boy thought, 'Don't judge a book by its cover. So what if you were right on your lucky guess... tsk tsk, you have changed, Nana. I know you don't have the best impression of him, but to think even you... the great Nana, would be blinded by pettiness.'With a deep breath, not that he needed any, he reached out to grab the book.'Not excited, just curious.' But the light in his eyes told a different story.He held the book in his hands. It looked normal on the surface, with nothing extraordinary about it—except for the fact that it had no title, just a blank yellow cover.Elyon: '...''Don't judge a book by its cover. The surface is but a surface. Besides... what an interesting choice of color. Let's take a look at it,' he reminded himself.Shaking off the surfacing disappointment and unreasonable demand, he flipped open the cover to catch a glimpse of what it had in store for him. Flip.Blank!The first page was blank! There was nothing written o
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The Dream
A little boy with silver hair and flawless white skin was peacefully slumbering on a plush bed, dressed in an adorable baby blue romper. The garment was embellished with delicate silver patterns that shimmered like stars.Twitch-twitch.Twitch-twitch.Without warning, the little boy began to thrash and cry."Uwaaah!"Asselin, taken aback by the sudden outburst of the little boy, furrowed her brow as she swiftly cradled him into a tight embrace and began to gently rock him back and forth. "Shhh, Little Ely, don't cry, don't cry. There, there. Nana's right here, Nana's here. Shhh, it's okay, it's okay. There you go, everything is going to be alright."Gradually, the little boy's cries subsided.'What the hell?!' The little boy had a shocked expression etched on his face.Soothing him, his caretaker whispered, "You worried me so much, little Ely. This is the first time you cried this hard and without any warning whatsoever. One moment, you fell asleep while opening your gift, and now you
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All Forms and Shapes
Feeling dizzy, he closed his eyes. 'Ah, shit! I must have shaken my head one too many times...'Thump!Once again, he lost consciousness.Asselin, who was preoccupied with tidying up the room and other chores, was taken aback by the little boy's strange behavior. Concerned, she asked, "Is everything alright, Little Ely?"When the little boy failed to respond, Asselin let out a sigh. "Not again! Little El, don't even think about trying to charm your way out of this next time because it won't work. You'll be staying in your bed for the rest of the night. Consider yourself grounded." Without waiting for a reply, she gently lifted the soundly sleeping boy into her arms. Observing his peaceful closed eyes and serene expression, she whispered, "Oh, look at you, so sweet and innocent." Tempted, She was about to nibble his rosy cheeks, but restrained herself. "We wouldn't want to wake you up now, would we?" Instead, She simply gave him a goodnight kiss on the forehead and placed him in his bed
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Mother
"... Wake up, sleepyhead."'No, I don't want to! Uhm, I don't want to go to school...uhmmm...so cozy...I don't want to...'"I guess you're not feeling hungry, eh?" With a sigh, she added, "And to think I cooked all those delicious meals. A pity... a real pity. I guess I have no choice but to give these away and prepare you some porridge..."?!Driven by his instinctual hatred for the loathsome thing, the little boy immediately woke up with a scowl. 'No! No porridge... anything but that! Huh?'Looking at his surroundings, the little boy drifted back to sleep.'Oh, it's just a nightmare... by the damned gods! For a moment, I thought...'"Ah. So you were awake, little Ely. I was just about to leave. I thought you wouldn't want my cooking anymore and you would prefer the cook's good ol' porridge."Hearing his caretaker's voice, the little boy immediately snapped.'What! What nonsense! Wait, wait, wait. Ah! Damnation, I forgot I can't speak, damned baby tongue... At this rate, Nana is reall
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