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Beginnings of the Modern Mage A Whole New World
I walk out of the gym carrying my mother. Police, newsmen, and students fill my vision. I ignore their questions, camera flashes, and stares. I move through the crowd with my friends and last family member close behind. Tallow is sent to the hospital and Anthony goes to jail.My world is crumbling, so why is the sky so clear and serene? The days start to blur together after that moment. All of it grieving, all of it ignoring the press and preparing for the funeral.The presence of magic is now known to the whole world, but how could I care? My world is the one that matters and it’s shattered. The only thing I can remember is her coffin being lowered into the ground. The only thing I could feel are the tears dripping off my face. The only thing could hear was Alyson’s sorrow contrasted with the cicadas. Why? Why does the sun shine so brightly? Of all days.We return from the funeral and open the door to a broken home. Without mom taking care of us…what do we do? What happens to me a
Beginnings of the Modern Mage New Grand Order (Alyson’s PV)
A month since that day and 1 week since the funeral. I’ve been trying my best to keep up appearances. I’ve always dreamed of having a job and supporting my family. But I never wanted it like this. At least today is Friday, I need some rest. Alyson: “Nao, I’m home!” Again…nothing but silence. Aside from leaving at odd times, he’s always been up there. I understand the feeling, I wish I could just…forget it all. But this is our new normal and I will adjust. We have to. I scroll through my phone and follow a recipe for dinner. Alyson: “…Mom made this seem so easy.” I push through it and come up with…something. I’m sure it’s edible. I knock on Nao’s door and leave his food on the floor. I go back down to the kitchen and eat my own meal before relaxing with the TV. *Knock* *Knock* Or I was. Alyson: “I swear if it’s another reporter wanting Nao, I’ll break his camera.” *Door Open* Alyson: “Deanna?” Deanna: “Hey Alyson, I know it’s out of nowhere but can I come in.” Alyson
Beginnings of the Modern Mage The Mystic League & Embers of Love
……Astral: “Please say something so I can stop.”Deanna: “O-Oh, okay. A-Are you that guy solving small crimes in the town?”Astral: “Yeaaah…small…”Alyson: “Why are you here and what do you want?”He points to the source of the cold. Alyson: “…Why?”Astral: “Because it’s dangerous and I don’t want it to fall to the wrong hands.”Deanna: “Anton’s Family?”Astral: “Exactly, or more specifically the organization his family runs. I actually finally found out it’s name from a loose lipped goon. They call themselves Dawn. Interesting name for people who hide in the darkness.”I still don’t entirely trust this guy but…I can feel my feet freezing over.Alyson: “Fine, take it.”Astral: “Thanks Alyson.”…Did I tell him my name. I shake my head, everyone probably knows my name at this point. We move out of the way so Astral can rip the floorboards off to reveal a glowing blue orb. Deanna: “Why is that here and what even is it?”Astral: “My friend’s best guess is that these magical artifacts
Beginnings of the Modern Mage We Have a Job To Do
Alphon: “Cruel man, I would have-”Nao: “Don’t care. Besides, it’s better this way.”Alphon: “If you say so.”Arc: “Have you decided what to do with that artifact?”I take out that freezing orb from my pocket while making sure my hands are covered by a magic shield. Arc: “You’re gotten to the point where that daily exercise won’t reward points anymore. The method of helping your friends will be harder to achieve with your points.”Nao: “…No, I won’t let them become like Anthony. I’ll continue to learn magic and save points to give to my friends.”Alphon: “Heh, I agree. Who knows what could happen if you gave this to one of them. Put it with the others, it will be good target practice.” I get off the bed and go to my closet. Within is a black box with the 3 artifacts I’ve found so far. On the box is a rune symbol for defense. I really need to learn a better way to hide these. I kneel down and begin reciting the words Alphon taught me but…Nao: “Um, what’s the code again?”Alphon: “F
Beginnings of the Modern Mage Magic Mayhem
……The only thing that moves is the wind. The only thing that is heard is the distant cars. No one dares to make move, not yet. I get ready with paralysis and ready for the bell to ring. Trevor: “Okay, I’m bored. You!”And there it is. I knew he couldn’t stand it for long. Trevor throws himself into the crowd and starts unleashing heavy blows on everyone.That momentary distraction causes the few eyeing me to turn around. I run up and touch as many as I can before they notice. Instantly, 5 guys are struck with orange lightning that sends them to the ground shaking. Nao: “Come on, next?”The others not fighting Trevor turn to me. But unlike the others, they take out guns. *FIRING*I quickly put a magic shield. The bullets slide harmlessly down it. That was a close one. Trevors: “Tch, cheap. Hang in there man, I’ll deal with these guys soon.”I look through my shield and see a dozen men already on the ground.Astral: “Take your time, I’m not completely useless against guns.”I sa
Beginnings of the Modern Mage The Next Step
……A new ceiling…I shouldn’t make this a usual occurrence. I look to my side to see Alyson resting at my side. Damn it, I wish she didn’t have to see me like this.Arc: “Don’t move.”…Why?Arc: “Your mana core was strained too much. You…almost died.”…What?Arc: “Your crystal mana center isn’t fully formed. At this stage, too much stress could cause it to rupture and tear you from the inside out.”…Arc: “I’m…sorry. I shouldn’t have recommended it to you. Alphon was right, the speed is not worth it.”It’s…okay. Just leave me alone for a moment Arc.…*Sigh*I try to focus on recovering instead of any negative thoughts.Alsyon: “Nao!?”I move eyes toward the sound. Alyson is sitting up next to the bed with tears in her eyes.Nao: “Hey.”Alyson: “I’m…so glad…I didn’t…”Nao: “I’m sorry Alyson, I’d never want you to experience…loss again.”Alyson: “H-How are you?”Nao: “…I’ll be fine. I just need to stay still and heal.”Alyson: “Good, get some rest. I will be with Deanna downstairs and
Beginnings of the Modern Mage Reverse Isekai Elf
???: “Okay, you can guys can stop staring.”“Wow, 2 girls for the price of one.”“Girl doesn’t do that justice, that’s a peak woman.”Alyson: “Are you…an elf.”???: “Oh, so this world knows of my kind? Lucky!”???: “I got the gist of what’s happening and-”“Woman! Help us stop this girl from killing herself and we’ll let you experience some love before we’re forced to kill you.”???: “…As I was saying you guys stink of those bastards.”“Wha-”*SPALT*!!Just…like that? The 5 men chasing me were turned into red stains painting...everywhere.???: “I hate that smell.”???: “Oh, sorry. Let me clean that for you.”In a flash of light, the…stuff that fell on me was gone.???: “Hi, my name is Prisha. What’s your name?”Alyson: “Aly…son…”Prisha: “You’re taking this pretty well.”She looks me up and down with those majestic eyes. I’m too paralyzed with fear and confusion to even register the lust within them.Prisha: “You’re hot.”Alyson: “W-What?”Prisha: “Don’t mind the trash and guts, let’
Beginnings of the Modern Mage Rematch
Scan.Nao:Strength: 36Endurance: 34.5Intelligence: 26Charisma: 22Agility: 32.5Magic: 32VSTrevor:Strength: 33*Endurance: 36*Intelligence: 12Charisma: 17Agility: 38*What’s with the asterisk?Trevor: “This is not the best place or audience but I guess it will do.”Nao: “Are you sure you’re okay? I wouldn’t want to beat you when you’re not 100%.”Trevor: “Don’t worry, you’re getting me at my best.”Prisha: “Ohhh, this is getting exciting.”Deanna: “Please Trevor, don’t go too far.”Alyson: “…”Trevor: “Enough talk, start!”Trevor rushes me with a flurry of attacks right from the start. Time to test-*Shatter*Oh…the ring broke. Dozens of punches sink into my face and body before I could even put up a defense. But…it doesn’t hurt as much as before. Nao: “Heh.”Trevor: “?”I push past the assault and punch Trevor in the face but…it doesn’t do much either. Is our two stats really canceling each out?Trevor: “You’ve gotten better but this isn’t enough to get me excited. Where’
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