Limit break: Intertwined fates

Ryder, you dumbass!

      The two hours class went by quicker than expected with Ryder focusing on what was being taught with all of his attention. Meanwhile, Brenna had the perfect opportunity to think about her master's recent behaviors. It couldn't be described as anything but strange.

     Upon reaching the end of the class, the teacher Mr. Dime decided to carry out a practical to demonstrate something on magic. Ryder's eyes widened during this moment as he anticipated what was about to happen. This of course did not do anything for the teacher but add pressure on him.

    "Just like I said, magic is performed when magicules are harnessed by magic users. It is a simple process. First absorb the magicules in the environment."

     Ryder could clearly see white colored particles moving in the air. In a few seconds it made a magic symbol that was visible to the human eyes.

     "It is important that you imagine what you want to do when you are absorbing these magicules. This will ultimately determine the type of symbol that will appear and how it will be used."

     To demonstrate, he stretched out his other hand and focused. This time, red colored particles appeared in the air, eventually coming together to form a totally different symbol.

     'Interesting', Ryder thought to himself.

     "Lastly, release the magicules you previously absorbed from the environment", Mr. Dime rose his hands up in the air.

     The red symbol released raging flames which was quenched by the frost erupting from the white magic symbol.

     "You see students, it is that easy. Though certain spells have a totally different conditions for their use, usually they are the much more powerful ones. I expect you all to be able to at least perform one of these steps by tomorrow. Be careful not to blow your hand off though. Have a nice day."

     The teacher left shortly afterwards, leaving the students to practice what had been taught to them. Since the students were not allowed to practice magic in the class room, they were made a special room which could contain magic spells.

      Ryder and Brenna followed the students as they headed to this room. In the interiors of this room, he could not help but smile widely as he saw the beautiful environment. The magic circle that covered the room made it look just like the room was floating in space.

     Not wanting to delay anymore time, Ryder proceeded to attempt an ice spell just like it had been shown in class. Brenna who was by the side watching him was confused as to why he was attempting such a simple spell, especially when he already knew how to perform one so easily. Remembering each step, Ryder attempted the ice spell only to receive the biggest shock of his life so far.

     [Use of magic spells has been blocked due to certain interferences]

     'What!? Interferences? Does this mean I can't use any magic skill'

     [Correction: You can't use any of the magic spells that has been learnt by this body's previous owner]

     'How many spells have been learnt by this person then?'

     [More than a hundred spells have been mastered by the previous owner]

      'What the...?'

      "Is anything the matter, Master Ryder?", Brenna asked when she noticed he didn't perform the spell as intended.

     Ryder shaking his head expressed that he was okay. This wasn't really something that he could tell her about. According to what she had said back in the castle, the Ryder of this world was skilled at magic spells. Telling her that he couldn't use magic spells was pretty much exposing himself. This only meant that hiding his identity was going to be harder than he originally expected.

     Ryder began to walk towards the exit causing Brenna to follow right behind him as a result. She couldn't really understand why he would come to this particular room if he wasn't going to cast any spell.

      The eyes of many students fell on the two once again as they walked through the school halls. Ryder was in deep thought during this period until he felt a hand land on his shoulder from behind. It couldn't have been anything but bad news.

      'Damn it! Have I already been discovered!?'

      Turning around he came face to face with someone else from his class. He knew this simply because he had seen this person staring at him when he was in class. This guy had a certain expression that showed that he knew the Ryder of this world. He had a wide smile on his face and was trying as hard as he could to control his laughter.

      "Hey Ryder, I see you are still attracting everyone with your good looks as usual. By the way i heard about your fight yesterday. Did you let a person of a lower breed knock you out just because you wanted to lose at least once in your life? That's kinda messed up. You just ended up destroying your undefeated streak."

     'Wait, what? This guy has never lost those kind of battles? How powerful is this guy exactly?', Ryder couldn't help but wonder.

     "So what are you planning on doing? It is clear that the school would not accept the results. They will most likely set you up in a match against Dalt Advans again."

    "Who exactly is Dalt Advans?", Ryder questioned this strange individual.

    "Hahaha, I knew it, you did let him win after all. Don't worry my friend, I Twiste Robin will tell you everything you need to know..."

    Just then Twiste's eyes widened in disbelief. Ryder had clearly forgotten once again that the former owner of this body never really spoke.

    "Did you just speak to me? You can talk? Does that mean that you finally admit that we are friends?", Twisted looked as if he would cry any moment.

       

     'So this guy was never his friend after all. Hmm, he still seems useful though, it's best to keep him close', Ryder reasoned.

     Turning to Brenna, he gave a look that indicated that he wanted to hear Twiste out. Being the expert she was at reading him, she gave a shocked expression before bowing down slightly and leaving. Ryder didn't want to be suspicious, however he believed this was his only chance to get information he needed on his current body.

    Upon getting to a isolated spot in the school, Twiste began to tell him everything he knew about Dalt Advans. Apparently they were three breeds in the world at the moment, the low breed, hybrid and pure breed. Among these breeds, Dalt Advans was a well known fighter of the low breed because of his extraordinary talent. Due to his massive reputation the school had approved his fight with him.

    "Tell me what you know about me", Ryder said in an attempt to get straight to the point.

    "What I know about you..?"

    Twisted was curious why he needed such information especially since no one knew one better than themself. Though he didn't want to ruin the friendship he had just made.

     "Okay, Ryder Hars, age unknown. He is an expert when it comes to casting magic spells. It is even believed that he has mastered ever spell on the planet. We don't really know of his combat abilities since he never fights with his hands or weapons. Though he is physical superior to many beings in Mageia. He is an extremely good looking person, so every woman out there dream of having him. Though he is already engaged to three women..."

     "What!? Engaged!?", Ryder said in disbelief.

     "Yes, engaged. Don't act so surprised when you already know this. It will just make things weirder than they already are", Twiste explained with a look of confusion. "Besides one of these women is Lady Brenna, the lady you came to school with today. You were engaged to her first, and according to your culture she will have to live with you in your home. She is also the daughter of one of the strongest men in the world, August Stru."

     "And the other two..?"

     "Oh, they are right here in the school. They have powerful men as their fathers as well", Twiste revealed with a smile on his face.

     Ryder didn't really know how to react to what he heard. It was one thing to be transmigrated into the body of another man, however it was insane to be engaged to three women at the same time in this same body.

     'Ryder! What's wrong with you? One woman wasn't enough for you, you dumbass!'

     After hearing all of this, he turned around leaving Twiste to himself. Ryder spent the whole time walking to the chariot wondering what he should do. Upon reaching the carriage, he entered into it only to see Brenna patiently waiting for him. All of a sudden it was clear why what happened yesterday night happened. Though he knew he wouldn't be able to see her the same way he did before. Funnily enough it was at this moment he noticed the engagement ring on his and Brenna's fingers.

     'I see. I am toast!'