2022-09-17 02:25:05After dismissing the other kids to continue their training, only Arthur remained by Alec's side.
Curiously, Arthur asked, "So, what's this behemoth's name?" hoping for a cool and impressive answer.However, he could practically see question marks hovering over Alec's head, indicating his lack of a name for the golem.Arthur couldn't help but express his disbelief, saying, "Wait, don't tell me you haven't named this incredible golem yet, It's obvious that it holds a special significance since it's your very first one."Alec admitted with a sheepish smile,"Oh, I never really thought that far ahead."As he stared at the towering golem, he pondered what to call it.Suddenly, with a bright look on his face, Alec turned to Arthur and exclaimed,"What about 'fatty'?"Arthur's expression clearly reflected his confusion as if to say,"What on earth is wrong with your sense of naming?"Trying to offer an alternative, Arthur suggested,"How about 'Titan'? It perfectly suits its size and significance as your first creation, A name like that has a certain dominant appeal, don't you think?"Arthur turned towards his friend, seeking his approval for the name he proposed.After a moment of contemplation, Alec sighed and conceded,"I think I'll go with 'Titan,' the name you chose, I can't deny that it sounds better and feels right."Upon hearing their combat instructor's voice, Arthur chimed in, saying, "Well, let's not waste any more time, We should head in and get to practicing."The instructor had called the young boys to participate in combat drills.Alec and Arthur swiftly returned to the training ground.Alec took on a round of basic boxing and hand-to-hand combat with one of the instructors in the corner, ready to improve his skills.[ Learnt Basic combat skills. Lvl 1 ( 0/50)]Alec couldn't help but notice that a myriad of ideas and techniques for hand-to-hand combat filled his mind.It felt as though he had become a seasoned veteran, someone who had been practicing for years.However, he humbly chose to follow the instructions given by the instructor, diligently executing each skill one by one.Even though Alec felt he already possessed a deeper understanding of the techniques than the instructor himself, he remained focused and committed to perfecting his execution.[ Learnt Basic combat skills. Lvl 1 ( 20/50)]However, Alec couldn't help but notice that his proficiency continued to increase with each practice session.It was apparent that practice truly made perfect in this world.Alec smirked at his own progress, recognizing the improvement he was making.As he continued to practice the combat techniques, Alec's movements became even more fluid and graceful.The instructor couldn't help but stop and watch in awe as Alec flawlessly demonstrated his fist styles.The instructor couldn't help but feel a sense of inferiority as Alec seemed to have reached his level of mastery.Word began to spread among the other kids, fueling their admiration for Alec.They saw him as a monster in human form, and this only solidified his position as their revered leader.The instructor, realizing Alec's remarkable talent, contemplated switching him to a more advanced instructor, feeling that Alec was wasting his time with basic teachings.Unbeknownst to the instructor, Alec had completely grasped the technique within a matter of minutes.A new instructor, surprised to see Alec, approached him." Attack me with what you have learned, let me see your progress,"the new instructor challenged, assuming a defensive stance."Alright," Alec responded, rushing towards the man.He initiated a punch with his right hand, but the instructor quickly realized it was a feint as Alec swiftly withdrew his right hand and delivered a punch with his left hand instead.The instructor managed to calmly redirect his hand to protect his exposed ribs, showcasing his skill.Undeterred by the instructor's defense, Alec decided to continue with the punch.He wanted to test his strength since acquiring this new system, and he intended to use this instructor as a benchmark.With a resounding "Bam," Alec's punch landed squarely on the man, causing him to take a few steps back as he tried to steady himself.Alec observed the reaction and noticed a system panel sign appear before him.[insight skill activated ][status]Name : unknown ( Gordon’s instructor)Level : Tier 2 mage ( low)Progress to next level : 10% (mid Tier 2 mage)Affinity : Earth (medium affinity)Alec was taken aback by the astonishing new option presented by the system.He had never imagined that such heaven-defying skills existed, allowing him to peer into and assess his opponent's realm of strength."Oh, it seems you're quite formidable,"the instructor commented nonchalantly, his previous underestimation of Alec forgotten."I shouldn't hold back since you're also a Tier 1 mage."Alec observed his opponent, a growing sense of danger tugging at his instincts as a brown glow enveloped the instructor's body.The instructor assumed a fighting stance and swiftly dashed towards Alec, who had raised his hands in a defensive position, signaling he wasn't ready to engage in combat.The instructor threw a punch directly at Alec's face, aiming to inflict some bruises and redeem himself from his prior humiliation.The perilous sensation intensified, and Alec realized he couldn't halt the impending attack. Thoughts raced through his mind at lightning speed, desperately wishing his golem was by his side.Miraculously, as if jolted by his unspoken wish, the golem sprang into action. It swiftly positioned itself in front of Alec, shield raised protectively. With a loud "bang," the instructor's hands collided with the golem's sturdy shield, causing it to crack slightly under the impact of a strike from a Tier 2 mage.However, the shield had served its purpose, absorbing the full force of the punch and shielding Alec from harm.Alec's eyes trembled with awe at the golem's remarkable battle awareness, which had successfully thwarted the imminent danger."Alright, that's enough," a voice intervened.Alec turned his gaze to find one of the senior instructors approaching them.Recognizing the elder, the instructor quickly lowered his head, respectfully extending both fists in greeting."senior ," the instructor acknowledged."I can see that not only are you talented in your elemental affinity, but you also possess considerable combat skills”"To be able to endure and exchange blows with a Tier 2 mage shortly after becoming a mage even if he was holding back but it still shows you're remarkable, young master," the elderly man praised.“What? Young master! I can't believe I was just attempting to bully the next heir of the Gordons family,"the instructor thought inwardly, his forehead now damp with nervous perspiration.He anxiously pondered the possibility of facing punishment from the senior instructor himself.To his relief, the instructor quickly realized that the elder displayed no interest in engaging with him.The elder's focus was solely on the young master.Seizing the opportunity, the instructor made his exit silently, careful not to draw attention to himself.Following their conversation, the senior instructor and Alec conversed for a while longer before Alec resumed his training.This time, he directed his efforts towards honing his combat abilities, using a wooden puppet as his practice partner.By the end of the day, as Alec left the training area accompanied by his golem, he had successfully elevated his combat skills to level 3.Filled with newfound confidence, Alec now felt ready to face any opponent in a one-on-one confrontation.[ Learnt Basic combat skills. Lvl 3 ( 45/200)]Alec returned home exhausted and overwhelmed from the intense training he had undergone that day.Determined and focused, he decided to take a relaxing bath before diving back into his cultivation practice.Despite achieving the impressive feat of becoming the first mage in the younger generation, Alec knew he couldn't afford to slack off or become complacent.Within the younger generation, Alec had come across several incredibly talented individuals.One of them was Arthur, who seemed to possess immense potential, Utilizing his insight skills with the system, Alec discovered that Arthur was already on the brink of reaching Tier 1 mage status.This realization only fueled Alec's determination to keep pushing himself, knowing he had worthy competitors standing beside him.[status]Name : Arthur GordonLevel : UndecidedProgress to next level : 67% ( Tier 1 mage)Affinity : Earth ( Medium affinity) metal(High affinity)He was well aware that others with dual affinities wouldn't be too far behind him, so Alec was determined to create a significant gap between them.It was crucial for him to maintain his status as the leading mage among the younger generation in order to protect his reputation and prestige as the young master."Hey, come out, smelly boy,"Alec heard his grandfather's voice from outside, prompting him to make his way towards the old man."What's up, old man?"Alec responded nonchalantly, fully aware that if others witnessed his relaxed demeanor towards the patriarch of the Gordon family, they might be angered.However, in that moment, it was just him and his grandfather, allowing him to feel slightly more at ease."You cheeky brat, come here and let me have a good look at you, You didn't even bother to inform me when you became a mage, you little rascal!"The old man wrapped his hand around Alec's head and delivered a solid knock, no matter how much Alec struggled, he couldn't even budge the old man."Old man, you're choking me, stop it!"Alec tapped out, a signal of surrender, However, the old man seemed to still hold some resentment.Still, he eventually let go, saying, "How dare you not tell me you've advanced to become a Tier One mage! I should have been the first person to hear such good news.But no, you kept me in the dark, Do you know how embarrassing it was for me to find out from others that my own grandson has become a mage?" He said this while tightening his grip on Alec's ears."Ouch! Spare me, please! It was a mistake!"Alec pleaded, desperately trying to appease his grandfather, who had paid him quite the visit with such a temper.
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Two weeks had passed since Alec's grandfather discovered his mage abilities, He was now hailed as the prodigy of the Gordon family, surpassing the other dual element kids who had taken a whole week to reach Tier 1 mage status. The younger generation of the family was showing promise, with numerous young mages emerging.While some of the new mages grew complacent, taking a break from their training, Alec remained diligent. Not a single day went by where he did not dedicate himself to his combat training during the day and honing his golem-making skills at night. To acknowledge his achievements, his grandfather bestowed upon him a space pouch as a gift, though Alec suspected it was just another indulgence from the old man.Alec's hard work and dedication during training paid off handsomely, His basic combat skills soared to level five, a remarkable accomplishment in such a short span of time.[Basic combat skills -lvl 5( 45/500)]He also improved his golem creation skill and was now a
The Golem Mage Titan's strength.
"Move to the south gate quickly," the Patriarch instructed as the clan members closed in on the central gate.The Gordons Clan members made a slight turn and hurried over, even Alec was surprised to see his grandfather waiting there for them.Up until now, Alec hadn't realized that he wasn't the one leading the charge when they left the family compound. But now, as he calmed down and thought about it, he realized that the old man must have been in a meeting with the City Lord and other powerful family leaders in the city, And It seems they must have agreed upon having the Gordon family protecting the weaker South gate.The Gordon family members arrived at the gate swiftly, climbing up and spreading around the walls to cover any gaps, ensuring that the zombies wouldn't exploit any openings.They allowed the younger generation of the Gordon family to stay behind, watching their backs as they fought off the zombies.The patriarch levitated in the air, observing, as some of the higher-r
The Golem Mage Time to act
After witnessing the impressive display of strength by Titan, he saw him move swiftly to retrieve his trusted weapon - a spiky mace that seemingly materialized from the very earth itself.It appeared to be far sturdier than any steel weapons employed by the Gordins family, indicating that Alec had taken great care in imbuing it with an abundance of mana during its creation.This, coupled with the equally formidable shield he had fashioned, made them the ultimate tools for warfare.It was no wonder the mace effortlessly decimated the zombie's head, Pleased with his handiwork, Alec nodded approvingly, his gaze fixed once again on the magnificent weapon.[ wrath spike mace ]Weapon lvl : 5( upgrade golem rank to upgrade)+9 strength+5 speed+1 enduranceA sudden realization dawned on him - he possessed the ability to enhance Titan's mace with his own mana.It was an extraordinary feat, one that seemed exclusive to him, as he had never witnessed anyone else perform such a task.If others
The Golem Mage improving
[Ding!][2 EXP gained from defeating the level 0 zombie][Learned Basic Spear Techniques]Alec's panel displayed a series of notifications as the golems grew more adept at killing zombies with their stone spears. It was clear that the introduction of the basic spearmanship skill had greatly improved their abilities.[Basic Spearmanship Level 1]✦ Enhances your ability to wield the spear with speed and strength, increasing the likelihood of delivering a fatal strike, It also accelerates your understanding of spear techniques, depending on the skill level."Ohhh, so that's what's been helping them, I can't help but think they've become as skilled as ancient Chinese spearman soldiers" Alec remarked, a sense of awe in his voice.Curiously, Alec turned to Titan and asked, "Can you use a spear like them too?" He immediately face-palmed himself for asking such an obvious question, After all, Titan was a golem who could wield anything Alec asked him to.To his surprise, Titan nodded in resp
The Golem Mage team of spearmanship experts.
[Basic spearmanship leveled up][Basic spearmanship lvl 3][Mace mastery learnt lvl 1]After seeing the series of messages on his screen, Alec felt a surge of happiness, and he saw Titan blasting the head of the Tier 1 zombie away. Finally, he understood how they could awaken their mastery of weapons, All it took was continuous usage of the weapon in battle, eventually leading to the awakening of the weapon mastery.In the case of Spearmanship, Alec attributed their quick progress to the fact that many golems were already using it. This gave them an advantage over Titan, who had previously used a different weapon, However, this didn't matter much since Titan had already learned the skill. As long as he continued using his mace, he would keep improving himself.Alec decided to test his theory, With a mana pool of around 40 points, he created two new spears and focused on improving their strength and agility. As he prepared to upgrade the level of the spears, Arthur approached him, a
The Golem Mage Gordons Talent To The Rescue.
Alec became so engrossed in the fight that he found himself edging closer to the front line, disregarding the protective barrier his golems had established. His countenance transformed into that of a battle-crazed warrior, although every strike he made was calculated and precise. As his spear skills grew more fluid with each use, Alec realized that relying on the system to upload the skills into his mind wasn't enough to become truly skilled—it required practice and experience."Ah, kill!" Alec shouted, charging towards the zombies with his spear instead of waiting for them to come within piercing range. Swinging, slashing, and even using the bottom of the spear to push back the encroaching undead, creating enough space to strike them down. Even Titan joined the massacre, as Agnes rallied the younger members of the clan to participate in the fight."We can't let Alec claim all the glory!, Let's all kill a few zombies!" Agnes said, aiming to bolster the morale of the younger gener
The Golem Mage finally met the Lanzt family younger generation.
Before they left, Alec finally noticed some notifications on the screen that he had previously ignored due to being engrossed in a heated battle. However, now that he was no longer clashing with zombies, he had more time to properly examine them. [Basic spearmanship leveled up] [Basic spearmanship lvl 5 (Max)] [To evolve the skill from basic spearmanship to intermediate spearmanship, you would have to kill a hundred life forms higher than your level]When Alec laid his eyes on the mission once more, he couldn't help but feel a sense of dread wash over him. The system seemed determined to throw him into the jaws of death once again, It was like asking a (low) Tier 1 mage to take down a (mid) Tier 1 mage , a task deemed almost impossible.And to make matters worse, the system was demanding that he eliminate a hundred Tier 2 lifeform while still being in Tier 1 mage realm . It was a daunting challenge, to say the least.Although Alec felt the weight of the mission press upon him, he
The Golem Mage peak Affinity
Alec quickly checked his status tab[ Status Tab]Name: Alec GordonsRace: HumanLevel: 3Tier: 1 [low tier]■ Exp till next level : 489/500[ Attributes ]Strength: 9+Agility: 11+Endurance: 8+Mana: (100/100)Affinity: Earth (high)+, Fire(high)+Available points : 3System points: 259He realized that he was not far from level four and was going to have an extra 3 attribute points, He had been contemplating where to put his free attribute point.He had left his attribute point untouched, hoping that there would come a time where he would need it. Ever since his agility passed the ten mark, he found out that not even the zombies could scratch him.He was basically untouchable to the unclassified and (low) Tier 1 zombies because his agility stats not only improved his foot speed but also his battle awareness and reaction speed. It made him realize things much easier, Now he was sure on how to improve his next stats he planned to increase both his strength and endurance stats to reac
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Auction 2.
While those interested in the armour were prepared and waiting for Alec to declare the starting bid, the others, who had no intention of bidding couldn’t help letting their imaginations run wild. As they felt If the opening item was already of mid-tier caliber, what else could possibly be in store?, Many silently prayed that something matching their desires would appear next so they could make use of the corpses they had brought in their space rings.As murmurs of speculation filled the hall, Alec stood calmly, a knowing smile on his face as he observed their expressions. This was all part of his plan, starting strong with a high-tier item to set the tone, even if the next few items didn’t match the first in quality, the excitement would remain. As the crowd had already been made to believe that treasures awaited them, and that momentum alone would keep their spirits high, as the eagerly awaited what’s next.This was the power of first impressions, and Alec knew how to wield it
Auction 1.
Though Alec already had his suspicions about who was responsible for the probing, but he chose to act as if he hadn’t noticed anything at all.“Seeing how eager you all are to discover what we’ve prepared for you today, I won’t waste any more of your time, especially as you all are respectable figures, so allow me to first explain the one and only rule of the Gordons Auction House.” Alec began, his voice calm but firm.“No matter who you are or what position you hold outside these walls, once you step into this hall, you’ve accepted to be under our care, and with that comes our expectation of a little respect back from you, it’s quite simple, really.”“Our one rule is this: there will be no fighting inside the auction hall, if anyone believes themselves to be above reason, they are free to try gathering mana in a bid to attack, but just know, whatever happens after that, we won’t be held responsible.” Alec’s tone was firm, a quiet authority threading each word as he addressed the crow
D Day 2.
Just as the crowd waited in eager anticipation for the auction to begin, a sudden flash of light burst across the stage, instantly drawing the attention of every guest, conversations fell silent as all eyes turned toward the source, and from the backstage, Alec emerged, flanked by two female mages at his side.He wore a regal-looking robe, deep brown with black trim, bearing the Gordons clan emblem boldly emblazoned on his back and a smaller crest over his left chest, though he’d clearly attempted to comb his hair back neatly, but a few stubborn strands still jutted out at the edges, adding an almost roguish charm to his appearance.Beside him stood two stunning female mages, dressed in elegant yet provocative outfits Alec had personally arranged for the event, their short skirts and stylish tops left little to the imagination, instantly catching the attention of several lustful onlookers. But these women weren’t just decoration, their job for the day was to assist Alec in presentin
D Day.
While the city lord waited impatiently for any word from the Gordons clan, a message finally reached him, just a day before the long-awaited auction, he sat in his study, his usual spot by the window that directly faced the Gordons estate. It had become something of a habit for him, to watch from there, hoping for a sign of unrest at the Gordons, but to his quiet frustration, the sealed gates of the Gordons had been opened, and the estate had come alive again, bustling as though nothing had happened a few days ago.As he stared out, a knock sounded at the door, and he turned to see his son, Alistair, stride in with an unreadable expression.“Father, there’s finally news from the Gordons clan,” Alistair announced, stopping beside his father’s chair.Those words alone made the previously lax city lord sit up, a sharp gleam of interest in his eyes. “Speak. What is it?”Alistair wasted no time. “The Gordons have dispatched envoy mages across the city, reaffirming that the auction w
Merit System.
It had been days since the three assassins were dispatched to the Gordons Clan to eliminate Alec, but with no word or sign of their success, the City Lord was beginning to regret his impulsive decision, the silence gnawed at him as a bitter reminder that he might have once again acted too hastily.He still fumed at how Alec had exchanged sharp words with him in front of so many people, tarnishing his credibility, and the only way he knew to deal with such a problem was to erase it. Alec was quickly becoming another Gordons weed, stubborn, persistent, and dangerously difficult to uproot.On the night of the planned assassination, he had seen the massive array deployed over the Gordons estate, he’d almost allowed himself to relax, convinced that the assassins must have succeeded in their mission. In his mind, there was no other reason for the Gordons to raise such a formation unless it was to contain either someone or something, and he believed it was to keep the assassins from escap
The Delivery.
Eventually, the night dragged on as the mages of the Gordons Clan who hadn’t joined the earlier battle busied themselves, moving wine and supplies in preparation for the celebration ahead.It was tradition in the Gordons Clan that whenever a mage advanced to a new realm, they were to celebrate the breakthrough with loved ones and officially register their new realm at the Clan Hall the following morning. This helped the Elders and the Patriarch track the steady rise in the clan’s strength, but tonight was anything but ordinary, over nine hundred mages had broken through whether it was to a new realm or a small breakthrough in the same realm all would be celebrated tonight as all logistic duties like recording the new realms was pushed to the next day. Some from the main bloodline, others from mixed bloodlines, and even a few enforcers the clan had taken in over the years. Yet, none of that mattered tonight, the entire clan was uniting in a single celebration, preparing to honour
Changes 2.
Alec scrolled all the way to the top of his notifications, finally spotting the first issue he knew he needed to deal with.He quickly realized that just like his earth element, his fire element had also advanced to the second stage of Manipulation, meaning he was now to possess two variant flame abilities, and it wasn’t just that it had advanced; there were already two distinct powers present, which left him slightly confused.He could easily understand where the Magma Control had come from, considering it was like a natural progression of his red flames, and honestly, Alec would be lying if he said he didn’t like it, he knew Magma was an extremely destructive flame type, one many considered beyond the limits of ordinary fire powers. As far as he was concerned, it was a seriously cool ability to have, and he was already hoping he’d get the hang of it sooner rather than later.But what unsettled him a little, though, was the second variant that came with his fire element: something
Changes.
[>Ding! ][> Congratulations for entering the Tier 6 mage realm ][> Fire Affinity has evolved into Fire manipulation II ][ Sub Powers: Magma control II , Black Ashes II ][ Status Tab ]Name: Alec GordonsRace: Mid Rank HumanLevel: 101Tier: 6 [low]Progression till next level: 0.1%[ Attributes ]Strength: 260Agility: 330Endurance: 246Mentality: 30Mana: 100,000 / 100,000Affinity: (Earth Manipulation II) : Gravity Control, Sand Control.(Fire Manipulation II) : Magma Control, Black AshesSpecial abilities:(Devourer Beast Bloodline) (2/6)- LowSkills: Intermediate Swordsmanship (Lvl 5), Intermediate Blade Techniques (Lvl 5), Intermediate Scythe Techniques (Lvl 5), Golem Skill Assimilation (--)...Available points: 27System points: 9,876,679 Alec was slowly opening his eyes from whatever trance the heart of fire had drawn him into, but what greeted him was an entirely different sensation.The first thing he noticed were the notifications flooding his syst
Big Three Appearance.
About three middle-aged men in black attire shuffled through the carefully planted vegetation near Alec’s house, but the moment they stepped into the courtyard, they froze, seated calmly on the deck of Alec’s home was the Fifth Elder of the Gordons clan, patiently waiting for them.“Ohhh, one, two… ahh, some big numbers,” the Fifth Elder mused lazily, as his gaze sharp as it fell on them. “Now tell me, what are three unknown Tier 7 mages doing in the young master’s courtyard at this hour?”“It’s just a fat elder of the Gordons,” the mage in front sneered, noting the flicker of unease in his companions’ eyes. “He’s not on the list of elders we need to be cautious of, let’s take him out quietly.”None of them had expected to run into anyone here after infiltrating the Gordons estate, but since they had, retreat wasn’t an option, they’d already been paid to eliminate Alec, and abandoning the mission now wasn’t something any of them was willing to risk.To the mage in the middle, kil
