Some apprentices went straight to the library in groups, some with friends, and some alone. Arryn was still in the practice hall, standing with his group mates.
"When shall we go to the library?" Aurora asked, worried.
Aurora certainly doesn't want to lose quickly to other groups, even though the results of the arcana compilation are individual work. Lucas fell silent, pondering whether it would be appropriate to look for the book now, considering that some apprentices may take more than one book to corroborate a theory.
"I think we should immediately go to the library to find references," Lucas replied.
"Then let's go," said Lorelei. She was the most excited when she saw the apprentices leaving this place.
Arryn nodded, walking after them all out of the practice room. Ivy flew from the metal railing in front of the audience seats onto Arryn's shoulder.
Ivy's sudden arrival surprised Arryn's three group mates. They were wondering about Arryn being able to get the pet magus.
"I saved her when she was about to be eaten by a bobcat. Her whole family died except her,” Arryn replied, raising a hand to shoulder height to take Ivy in his arms.
“But it's tough to get a magus pet. You're lucky to have her, Arryn," Aurora explained. Arryn smiled while thanking the girl for the compliment.
The library was on the fourth floor, meaning Arryn had to walk down the stairs to get to that floor. There seemed to be no conversation between the four group members, causing an awkward feeling to start a conversation.
Until they got to the front of the Obelisk library, neither of them started any conversation. The library door opened, and Lucas, as the group leader, walked in first, followed by Aurora, Lorelei, and Arryn.
Lucas took care of all kinds of administration, while Arryn was silently amazed by the beauty of the Obelisk library. The bookshelves were arranged in a spiral with so many collections, Arryn didn't know where to start to learn about witchcraft.
"Okay. The bookshelf about the Arcana is on the second floor of the library,” Lucas said, walking over to the three of them holding the group library card.
"It seems we don't need to worry about the number of books," Lucas explained.
They began walking into the center of the library, where several apprentices were seen busy studying the knowledge in the borrowed books. Some actually make small talk without carrying a single book.
“Don't mind them. We should focus on ourselves," Lucas replied. Arryn nodded in understanding.
They arrived on the second floor of the library. Rows of bookshelves that looked familiar to Arryn's eyes reminded him of the time he used to visit the library when he was Alan.
The three people in front of Arryn suddenly split up, following the library shelves to find the book they wanted. None of the three wanted to look for the book with Arryn.
In the end, Arryn did it all alone without their help. He stepped into an arrangement of two meters high bookshelves to find the book in question.
There are many titles books with the same theme, but Arryn is a little confused about choosing each book's author.
Of the many, it turns out that Sage Quentin also co-wrote the Arcana theme book and displayed it in front of Arryn. He was curious and began to reach out, taking the book by Sage Quentin.
"Good choice," said one of the women, walking up to Arryn and stopping near him when she saw him pick up a book she had previously studied.
Arryn turned his head, looking at the woman standing beside him with a shocked expression. Even more surprising, she wore a black uniform with a white pattern, indicating she had reached the second-tier mage class.
"You know about this book?" asked Arryn.
“Sure. From many references, I think Sage Quentin's book about the Arcana has a simple and easy-to-understand explanation," explained the woman.
Arryn and the woman immediately sat on the empty chairs beside the bookshelves. The woman introduced herself as Sansa, a healer class magic user.
Sansa opened the book and briefly explained the Arcana and what they do. There are three types of arcana items; Arcana attack, arcana heal, and arcana support.
Each Arcana has five different items, a total of fifteen items that will increase the status of the owner of the Arcana. However, Sansa explains that each magic-user can only choose five Arcanas out of the fifteen with accessible terms and no binding rules.
Arcana attacks increase Arryn's magic power, arcana healing for HP and MP regen, and arcana support for increasing status when critical.
Arryn had a general understanding of what arcana functions. In short, Arcana is a collection of items that can help him in the early battle when the fight starts. Also, the arrangement of Arcana will help raise Arryn's level.
“Then how do I compose arcana for myself?” Arryn asked curiously.
Sansa smiled as she stretched her right hand forward, eyes closed as she tried to cast a spell to open her Arcana rune.
[Summoning System: Open Rune Arcana]
[Spirity (Lv. 2)]
[Examiner (Lv. 1)]
[Areacane (Lv. 1)]
[Secretlife (Lv. 2)]
[Lux (Lv. 1)]
Arryn had never expected that the arrangement of the Arcana would be shaped like a tree with five circles inside. Two items are at the top, one in the middle, and the rest below.
The names on Sansa's runes were precisely the same as those in Sage Quentin's arcana book. Each item type arcana has a different color; the attack arcana is red, the heal arcana is green, and the support arcana is yellow.
“You can also choose according to your needs and your original magic,” Sansa replied, deactivating her arcana runes as she allowed Arryn to start crafting.
Arryn, who was completely inexperienced in the arrangement of arcana runes, asked Sansa for help choosing the best one. The woman smiled; she would gladly help Arryn complete his arcana runes.
“Before crafting. You need to know something about these arcana runes,” replied Sansa.
The woman immediately took the book about the Arcana that Arryn was holding while pointing out a few things that Arryn should know. First, every item has its own level; the highest level is level 3.
Second, increasing each level requires arcana pieces which can be obtained from carrying out missions in the guild. Each level requires different pieces.
“When my Spirity item is about to be upgraded to level 2, I need 1000 arcana pieces,” answered Sansa.
"And to upgrade to the next level, I need at least 10,000 arcana pieces," continued Sansa, showing the shape of the arcana pieces that looked like broken glass, only that something was engraved on the pieces.
"Well. That's what you should know. Now, let's start crafting your Arcana," Sansa answered, rolling up her uniform sleeves to her elbows while holding a book in both hands.
Sansa ordered Arryn to chant the magic spell written in the book, the same as the magic spell Sansa had cast a moment ago. Arryn nodded without arguing.
[Summoning System: Open Runce Arcana]
Suddenly an arcana tree appeared before Arryn, inside a blue panel with all five empty circles. Arryn looked so excited; he couldn't wait to feel the changes in his body when he finished crafting the Arcana.
Sansa stood up from her sitting position and stepped closer to Arryn with both eyes fixed on the young man's arcana panel.
“The Arcana Rune Panel is usually unlocked when one turns 17 and has a first-tier class,” Sansa replied, pulling the wooden chair she had just been sitting on to place it near Arryn.
"To fill in the five circles, you just have to press the circle with your finger, and you'll see a list of items you can place there," Sansa replied, pointing to the two items at the top.
Arryn could see it closely; most of the arcana items that could be installed in that place were attack arcana types. Just as she was about to put the item, Sansa asked Arryn about the original type of magic.
The young man couldn't answer what kind of original magic he had, whether teleportation or dimensional. However, just as Arryn was about to answer her, a male voice came behind Arryn's back.
“He has a special kind of original magic,” the man replied.
Both of them immediately turned around and saw the figure of a man who was speaking to them. To Sansa's surprise, it wasn't just any random man who had arrived; it was Sage Quentin.
Sansa reflexively stood up and lowered her head in a salute to Quentin. Sansa is a huge fan of Quentin, which is why she's taking magic lessons at the Obelisk instead of a typical magic academy.
"Did Riviela tell you to craft the Arcana, Arryn?" asked Sage Quentin. Arryn was silent while nodding his head.
Quentin immediately turned his head away, looking at Sansa, who was on a different tier from Arryn. The man smiled, happy that someone else was willing to help his son.
“Thanks for briefly explaining the arcana to Arryn,” replied Sage Quentin, tapping Sansa lightly on the shoulder.
“I-I was just helping my confused first-year students, nothing more, Sage Quentin Master,” Sansa replied.
"That's a kind act. Now, he will be completely under my supervision,” replied Sage Quentin, holding Arryn by the shoulder and suddenly disappearing in the blink of an eye.
Sage Quentin brought Arryn to Quentin's office to explain a lot about Arcana. Quentin was worried that Arryn had made the wrong Arcana because changing the wrong Arcana would take a long time and cost a lot.
Arryn fell to his knees; Quentin told his son to sit on the sofa while he brought another author's arcana reference book, not himself.
"Why did you bring me here?" Arryn asked, annoyed.
"I'll arrange the best arcana for you," Quentin replied.
"So what if I arrange my arcana as I please?" he asked.
Quentin immediately turned around and looked at Arryn, still sitting on the couch with sharp eyebrows dipping and staring at Quentin.
“Once you craft a wrong arcana, you will regret it for the rest of your life.”
"Then what about my friends who don't know about this?" asked Arryn. He was shocked and worried about the condition of his three group mates. “In each reference book, the risks are explained if you choose the wrong Arcana. If they're careful, they'll be able to do it right,” replied Quentin, walking up to Arryn while carrying a book about Arcana. Quentin opened the book and showed the arcana items in each type. Before he could start crafting it for Arryn, Quentin needed to explain this important matter to him. “Though I will guide you, you should know five items in the attack type arcana, starting from Spirity, Examiner, Bloodline, Yoaxin, and Cleave. Each item has a different status increase,” replied Quentin, pointing to the five red round items with a different symbol in the center of the circle. Not only the attack type arcana, but Quentin also explained the heal and support type Arcana. He needed to explain the three because, according to Quentin, Arcana's healing and support
*** The next day. "How are you feeling after the arcana arrangement yesterday?" asked Ivy, perched on a wooden chair with both eyes on Arryn. Arryn was still lying on his bed because he had nothing else to do. Lucas, Aurora, and Lorelei were still busy with their unfinished Arcana. Among the fifteen apprentices, Arryn was the only one who had finished crafting the Arcana. "Quentin said that the stage of adjusting Arcana to my body ended at midnight. I don't feel any different," Arryn replied, raising his right hand before his face. "It seems like your Arcana has integrated with your body well," Ivy said. Arryn nodded as he closed his eyes. "Then, do you have anything to do today?" Ivy asked again. Arryn was silent. The next lesson in Riviela's class would take place next week, so Arryn had plenty of time from today until next week. The books Arryn had read in Quentin's office weren't helping. No single text could explain dimensional magic's origin nor how to control it. Arryn
They immediately took their seats in a room commonly used for discussions. Aurora took the seat adjacent to Lorelei while Lucas took his seat at the side of the table. Lorelei began to open her reference book as she pointed out the arcana items written in it. Aurora and Lucas watched with moving eyes. Aurora nodded her head several times. She already knew the items of each type of Arcana, but Aurora chose to remain silent to avoid acting arrogant in front of her friends. "Before you choose the items to be attached, you must understand what the Arcana is," said Arryn, sitting on the opposite side of Lucas. "I already understand what Arcana is. Can we continue to discuss these items?" asked Lorelei. Arryn looked at Lucas and Aurora, and they nodded in agreement with Lorelei's proposal. The three of them had learned what Arcana was and its functions yesterday. Not only that, Aurora had even made some plans for the items she would use. "You'd better show us your Arcana and explain wh
Arryn invited Aurora, standing next to him, to enter the portal. At first, she was afraid and anxious, but after Arryn convinced her, she decided to enter the portal of light. Aurora was surprised when her feet felt like she was stepping on something warm and soft. The girl kept walking out of curiosity until she stopped in front of a shady coconut tree. Arryn followed Aurora from behind as he looked right and left. He and Aurora were now on a seemingly deserted island. White sand, blue waves, and shady trees welcomed the sea wind. Now, Arryn again didn't know which world he was in. "So, your original magic power is time and space travel?" asked Aurora, her eyes rounding as if impressed by Arryn's magic. "Something like that," replied Arryn, walking to Aurora, playing near the seashore. "Wow, that's awesome magic!" praised Aurora. Arryn smiled as he joined the girl in the water. The two of them enjoyed the moment together until the sun began to fall into the evening. Aurora sat
"Fifth day? I haven't arranged my Arcana yet," Aurora replied. Arryn turned his head slowly to look at the girl hiding behind his back. He realized that this was all his fault. Arryn was unable to estimate how much time was spent inside the portal. "My class is over. We'll meet again next week," said Riviela. It was a coincidence that their instructors were both in the same room. "Did you give us another assignment?" asked Aurora, her mind filled with anxiety about missing Riviela's class. "You have to learn all the spells of basic five-element magic. While practicing, you may feel changes in your body according to the chosen Arcana," replied Riviela. Aurora nodded obediently. She had no problem with five-element magic considering she had mastered it long ago. However, Aurora was still worried about her Arcana, which had not been completed. "Sage Quentin. Can I ask you a favor?" asked Arryn, turning his head to look at the man standing before him. Quentin nodded, his hands folde
*** The following day Aurora's Arcana arrangement went faster than Arryn had expected. Aurora felt different compared to Arryn when adjusting the Arcana to her body. Aurora felt warm and excited after a few minutes of doing the final Arcana setup. Different feelings were felt by people, including Aurora. Now, Arryn was not with the girl. He was still silent as he stared at the roof of his bedroom. "Aren't you going to try your magic again, Arryn?" asked Ivy, staying close to Arryn. "My magic? It seems not, Ivy. Don't you remember the advice Quentin gave me?" asked Arryn, turning his head as his eyes looked at Ivy perched on the nightstand to Arryn's right. Ivy knew and remembered the advice Quentin had given Arryn, especially about the effects of the young man's original magic. Quentin had clearly said that Arryn was forbidden to use his original magic under any conditions, whether in Riviela's classes or during his spare time. "But if you worry too much about Quentin's advice,
"But Quentin must know that you've broken his advice," Ivy said. Arryn nodded. What Ivy said had some truth to it. "You're right, but even though he'll scold me, he'll be very interested when he sees what I find," Arryn replied. "I won't push you. You will do it, and you will be responsible for it," Ivy said, flying next to Arryn and starting to use her invisible ability. Arryn decided to go visit Quentin's office. He wrapped the reptilian head in a large piece of cloth to avoid panic in this place. Ivy flew off to follow Arryn wherever she went, unseen. Even though the reptilian head was well wrapped, blood continued to flow down the cloth. Surprisingly, not a single person had any intention of questioning this. They seemed to pass by unconcerned about Arryn even though they saw the strangeness in the cloth Arryn was carrying. "What caused them to be so indifferent to you, Arryn?" asked Ivy. She, too, felt the strangeness shown by the people in this place. "I don't know. It see
*** Arryn didn't understand what Quentin meant to him. Making him the most advanced magic user would take a long time. Arryn wondered, would Quentin teach him directly about it? He and Ivy began to leave Quentin's office after there was nothing more to talk about. The two left, heading toward the Obelisk library. Unlike them, the apprentices in Riviela's class began practicing basic magic skills. Arryn certainly didn't want to be left behind them. He borrowed a book on basic magic and started practicing it in the backyard of the Obelisk tower. "I don't understand Quentin's intention at all," Ivy said, discussing what Quentin had said to them earlier. "I'm sure he was too excited about the discovery to imagine such a thing," Arryn said. "But to reach the Noble Tier takes a long time. There are many requirements you must complete," Ivy replied. Arryn agreed with Ivy's words. After all, it took a lot of effort to reach that level. Arryn was sure that Quentin also took much time to
Erina didn't want to get into any further trouble with Eran. A magic portal opened up behind the woman's back, and her right hand could be seen stretching forward, causing Arryn to be lifted up. "The Justice Watcher may have lost in this place, but I will make sure the other Justice Watchers in other places will have a different fate," Erina said, speaking to Eran, whose right hand appeared to be blood red, the mark of Arryn's stomach wound. Together with Vera, Erina left the earth until the conditions in that place slowly began to settle. Emissaries helped the recovery process after the short battle. Although the duration of the fight was relatively short, the impact caused could not be taken lightly. "He won on a planet called Athanor. I'm afraid those people are trying to help every Justice Watcher in the entire universe," said Eran, shaking his right hand, trying to remove the blood that filled the man's palm. "The number of Justice Watchers is decreasing. We're at quite an adv
"I haven't worn these clothes in a long time," said Arryn, amazed at the drastic change in his appearance.Goodbye simple clothes and black coats, hello suits and shirts. Arryn was genuinely excited to realize he had become part of the Earthlings, even though he had to admit that Arryn wasn't from Earth."For those who have been there, it won't feel strange when you put it on again," Sersi said."If you intend to take me to see Nicholas, does that mean you'll miss work?" asked Arryn, Sersi smiling broadly in her outfit."I don't mind missing a day of work. They'll understand my situation," replied Sersi.Arryn nodded, feeling happy her friend was willing to drive him, even though he looked different from John Alan she used to know. It didn't take long for Sersi to get Arryn into a taxi bound for the City of London prison, which was quite far from Sersi's residence.The woman had never met Nicholas before. She only knew the man was caught by
Because of this strangeness, a police car arrived at the place where Arryn had come. Two police officers were seen aiming their guns at Arryn, making the man reflexively raise his hands."Don't move!" ordered one of the police officers."I haven't committed any crime," Arryn said, trying to speak to the police officers.Despite Arryn's words, the townspeople did not. They looked scared and anxious, and many took pictures of the incident and posted them on social media."Say all of that in our office," said the police officer, putting Arryn down by trying to handcuff the man's hands.To the officer's surprise, Arryn only had one hand, with burn marks on his face. In the end, both police hands appeared to be firmly grasping Arryn's body. The man was put into a police car and taken away from the center of London."Now, which crazy person are you?" asked the policeman, sitting close to Arryn."What do you mean?" asked Arryn, confused.
The fight was done; the war was over. Arryn walked up to Aurora. The man deactivated his fire armor magic. Aurora's eyes glazed over, happy the Armageddon war was over.Surprisingly, Aurora hugged Arryn's body and buried her face in the man's arms. Her heart couldn't hide her happiness. At last, she could live happily ever after together with Arryn."I'm glad this war is over," Aurora said, crying so happily that making Arryn's clothes wet."So am I. There's nothing to worry about," Arryn explained, his right hand gently rubbing Aurora's hair.Alexia smiled. She shook hands with Alen, who the three people never expected to be alive, "Is there anything else you're going to do this time, Alen?""Considering the situation here is over, maybe I will go to a different world to help Erina win this war," Alen replied.Arryn looked over, surprised to hear Alen was returning to deal with the war in a different world. Arryn understood his responsibili
Without thinking, Arryn flew off with the help of two wings behind his back. He went to the west, where another battle was taking place between Alex and Alexia, Aurora, and Alen.After the battle against the demon army was over, the man wanted to end it all so there would be no more suffering in the land of Athanor. Still clad in his fire armor, Arryn traversed the forest half-destroyed by the freezing ice, with several demons still trapped in the ice.From afar, the tremor and gust of wind could be clearly felt. The battle between the two camps was no longer carried out in the sky but on a vast plain. After passing through the forest area, Arryn's eyes witnessed Alex being overwhelmed by three people.[Summoning System: Great Fire Pillar]A pillar of fire formed around the battle arena, causing Alex to gasp and realize he was surrounded. There was no other way for him to escape but to defeat the remaining Justice Watcher members.Alexia and Aurora
Vera agreed to Erina's order. After all, they had to be woken up quickly to help the Athanor Army's fighting power. The goddess of nature turned her body around, walking on a glass path adorned with a gentle breeze full of leaves every step of the way.The charming woman arrived at the Garden of Life, standing right next to Arryn and Allen, who was lying on the grass. The foliage roots continued to wrap around their bodies. A green light was lit on each root to restore the two's body condition.Now, Arryn and Allen were fully recovered, perhaps even at the peak of their health to fight again. Vera crouched gracefully, making her beautiful dress appear to brush against the grass in her garden.Vera's delicate hands touched the garden soil, her eyes closed, and without any magic incantation, the roots wrapped around Arryn and Allen's bodies slowly began to unwind, giving way to a cool breeze that seemed to wake up the two men.The first thing Arryn saw when
Alexia flew quickly, leaving the central area of Ravengarden City to approach Alex. The two fought a great battle outside the south gate area of the city. Athanor's soldiers could not easily follow their battle's speed.Aurora, who finished defeating the centaurs, went to help Alexia defeat Alex. Using her trident spear, she kept attacking and looking for an opening for Alex to get hit.The three fought fiercely in the city sky. Every attack that Alex failed to hit or was parried by the man was directed elsewhere to cause significant damage.From within the forest in the southern region of Ravengarden, the roar of the demon army could be clearly heard. Followed by Athanor's mostly human warriors to fight, the numbers of the two differed greatly from each other; Athanor outnumbered the demon army.General Elvan, along with King Jean-Louis, were at the vanguard. Elvan was ready with his sword, while Jean-Louis would fight using his magical abilities.
***The next day."Wake up," said one of the Athanor Magus members.Not just one person, but all of them reminded each other. Alexia and the other mentors explained that today was the day they would have a big battle.The sun began to rise, the light illuminating the entire Ravengarden area filled with Athanor troops. They were ready early in the morning because, according to what King Jean-Louis had planned, the attack on the demon army's encampment would be done as early and fast as possible.Alexia was ready in her Justice Watcher uniform, as well as Aurora. Now, both were the center of attention and hoped for many people, not Arryn anymore.Aurora opened the door to Alexia's room, seeing her friend standing with both hands resting on the window frame, like a nervous person."Are you alright, Alexia?" asked Aurora.Alexia turned her head slowly, looking at Aurora, who had just arrived in her room wearing the same Justice Wat
***Alexia went to the city government place, along with Aurora, Quentin, and Ivy, which was why they came. That afternoon, they planned to propose King Jean-Louis for a surprise attack on the Demon Army encampment, according to the intel provided by Ivy.She knew how strict her father was in making decisions. The middle-aged man had to think about many things before acting, including the good and bad consequences. The Armageddon War could be a major war that determined the survival of the two primary races, Humans and Demons.If one side won, it could take control of the entire place, considering both sides' main armies were in Ravengarden this time. However, the human race's position was quite advantageous after two battles won by the humans, even though they had to sacrifice a city.Since the sudden invasion of the Southcoast, the royal side has tightened control on the cities south of Athanor. The leading troops were divided into nearby towns in case