The Chronicles of a Mage God

Attending Classes (II)

"I mentioned earlier that everyone would not learn how to use mana sadly." Mr. Luis said as he looked at everyone present.

"The first step is Meditation." He said while glancing at everyone present.

"You all remember your awakening test don't you? You were asked to try and feel mana. During the tests, the orbs used are guided mana stones. They aid your ability to use mana; but to cast mana you will need to do it without aid."

Mr. Luis cast his magic and a magic circle appeared. The magic circle was formed slowly this time and 14 symbols appeared before the circle formed.

"This is a basic magic circle. It has 14 symbols and each symbol must be supplied with mana consecutively before the spell is cast. You will learn how to draw this magic circle before you can cast a basic spell."

"Everyone here has a mana circuit and a mana pool. The mana circuits are like wires which we conduct mana with. They draw mana from your mana pool and supply it to the magic circle to cast a spell."

"The mana pool is a reserve where you supply mana from. Once your mana pool is empty you won't be able to cast any spell."

He noted the expressions of awe on his students' faces as he spoke.

"This is where Meditation comes in. You meditate to gain the ability to use mana on your own. The process is fairly straightforward."

"You close your eyes and empty your thoughts, and try to feel the mana circuit in your body."

"When you can feel mana the process is half done. Draw the magic circle in your mind and supply the symbols with mana."

"If you fail to maintain concentration and the symbols dissolve you will have to start over again. Is that clear?"

The students nodded in response. Mr. Luis smiled before continuing.

"As Mages, we are a bit fragile. We aren't like the other classes which are physically gifted. Our strength comes from two places; our intelligence and our ability to wield elements."

The students paid close attention to everything he said, as they felt that this was a vital topic in the lecture.

"There are 4 main elements. Wind, Water, Earth and Fire. There are also the deviant elements. They are as strong as the main elements but they are uncommon. They include the Ice element, the Lightning element, the Shadow element and others."

"Each Mage has something we call affinity. Of the above mentioned elements, you are only able to use the one you have the highest affinity with. You could try to use other elements you don't have an affinity with but it is just a waste of time."

"Firstly, using the elements you have an affinity with reduces the consumption of mana required to cast the spell and it makes casting the spell easier."

"Secondly, you might not be able to create the symbols required to cast the spells of other elements, so it is wiser for you to focus on the element you have an affinity with."

He adjusted his monocle and glanced at the students present.

"I know you are all itching to ask how we know the elements you have an affinity with. It's simple. The magic circle I asked you to learn is also a basic guiding magic circle."

"When you are able to complete the magic circle instead of casting a spell it emits a symbol of the element you have an affinity with."

"And how do you know which symbol represents each element? Don't worry, as the magic circle has been modified to give a literal presentation of each of the known elements. The deviant elements are also included incase by chance one of you have an affinity with a deviant element."

"I believe I have answered most of the questions you have regarding Mages. This is where the class will end. At the end of this week only those who have successfully learnt how to cast the basic magic circle will be allowed into this class. Those who haven't should keep meditating until you are able to do so. That will be all for today. Good day."

Mr. Luis said before turning and leaving the class.

Lukas was still in a daze after Mr. Luis left. He heard people discussing but paid them no mind. He could feel the hall becoming empty as time went.

After about 30 minutes the hall was fairly empty. He had remained seating until he was the only one left in the hall. It was a habit he picked up while he was in the military. When he finally stood up he found out that it was evening.

"A week huh?"

He had learnt a lot of things from today's class. He hoped to start meditating as soon as possible. That would be the first step on his journey to become a Mage God.

***

"Ohh~ Ohh~ Yesss~…"

Moans could be heard coming from an office in the staff's quarters. Sounds of flesh clapping could be heard as two people engaged in an intense session.

"You're too loud, Mrs. Chandler! Someone could hear us!" The man said as he thrust mercilessly into her love regions. Mrs. Chandler used her hands to cover her mouth in order to reduce the sound of her moans.

Her whole outfit was in disarray, her leggings torn and her skirt raised up while she was bent over the desk.

The man kept thrusting despite the loud moans from his partner, aiming to reach his climax quickly.

"Hnnng~!" Mrs. Chandler screamed as the man grabbed her hair which was in a ponytail from behind. It was so rough, and yet she loved it as she tightened her grip on his hard member.

The man thrust for a few more times before pulling out. He turned Mrs. Chandler over and thrust into her open mouth before releasing his fluids into her throat. Mrs. Chandler eyes rolled back as she reached the climax before slumping down.

The man lay back on the chair, worn out from the session he engaged in.

"That was intense~" Mrs. Chandler said after catching her breath.

The man adjusted his monocle and his bow tie as he tidied himself up. Mrs. Chandler did the same and soon they were both looking like professional teachers. It was almost impossible to tell that they were engaged in some intense session a few minutes ago.

Mrs. Chandler was the first to break the silence.

"How are the new students?"

Mr. Luis brought out an expensive cigar and lit it. It had a pleasant scent, which was why he was extremely fond of it.

"The usual. I explained the questions they all had in mind about Mages and gave them a little assignment."

"An assignment? What assignment?"

Mr. Luis chuckled in response. He took a puff of the cigar and smoked before replying.

"Nothing much. Just that they should learn how to draw a basic magic circle before the end of this week and they shouldn't attend my class till they learn how to do so."

Mrs. Chandler eyes widened when she heard what he said. A week to draw a basic magic circle? That was ridiculous. Even the genius among newly awakened mages would take a month to connect 7 symbols in the magic circle. How insane was he to give such an assignment?

Mr. Luis glanced at her when she fell silent and noticed the look on his colleague's face. He chuckled after seeing her expression.

"What? You think I'm insane? Telling them to do something that takes over 2 months to do in a week is insane? Isn't that right?"

Mrs. Chandler didn't respond but it was obvious that it was what she thought.

"It's not insane." Mr. Luis said after walking for a while in silence.

"The students don't know how long it takes for them to draw a basic magic circle so I gave them a time frame. It doesn't matter if the time frame is wrong. If I give them a longer period of time they would be okay with mediocrity and won't put in the effort to do it ahead of time. The talented ones might take 3 weeks to do it while the mediocre ones might take a month plus to do so. But now that I've given them a week as the time frame they would practice more seriously and it might yield better results."

Mrs. Chandler looked at him in admiration as he spoke. So this was why he gave them such a ridiculous time frame.

"But why did you restrict them from attending your class until they did so?"

Mr. Luis let out a cold grin, showing his white teeth. He looked fairly handsome under the shining moonlight and Mrs. Chandler felt her heart beating fast.

"Think about it. If by chance a student manages to draw the magic circle in a week and attend the next class what do you think will happen?"

Mrs. Chandler shook her head. She didn't know.

"The proud students would not sit still. It would spark competition between them. I think it's a good thing. Don't you think?"

He was trying to remove the attitude of indolence and make them work under pressure and at the same time create competition between them.

"What would you do if no one is able to draw the basic magic circle?"

Mr. Luis fell silent for a minute before replying.

"Then I would tell them the real time frame for the assignment."

Mrs. Chandler nodded. If his idea backfired he could just tell them the real time frame, but if it didn't it would be a brilliant plan. This man was truly an ingenious one.

"Aren't you afraid of backlash from the Dean?"

Mr. Luis snorted at her question.

"The Dean? Why should I be afraid? I'm not breaking any rules am I?"

"Well most of our students are nobles and their parents hold vital positions in the empire. It might not go well with them."

"Then they can withdraw the students then if they are not happy with it. I believe they were duly informed before they applied here, that we have no need for scum. If they are not ready to put in effort then they should scram." Mr. Luis sneered.

Mrs. Chandler glanced at him. He was probably the only one who could tell the nobles to scram, since he was a noble himself.

Mr. Luis noticed her staring at him and smirked. He stared at her striking figure and felt his blood rush to the lower part of his body. He glanced around and saw that the surroundings were empty.

Mrs. Chandler gasped when she felt a rough hand on her butt. She glanced at Mr. Luis and saw him smirking.

"I've checked around and saw that the area is empty." He pointed to a dark alley and whispered in her ears. "Let's do it over there. It'll be quick."

"Are you serious right now?! Anyone could pass by and see us! What would we do if we're caught?" She whispered back as he dragged her towards the alley.

"Don't worry, it'll be really quick."

Despite her arguments she allowed herself to be dragged there. When she felt his hands slip into her love coffin and his lips on her neck all her complaints died down and light moans replaced them.

After a few minutes, the sounds of flesh clapping could be heard from the alley. Another round of an intense session had begun.