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Chapter 9: Secret Training
Three months had passed since Jason first awakened to his magical abilities, and the quiet chambers of the palace had become his sanctum, the scene of relentless training and discovery. Each day blended into the next, marked only by the incremental enhancements in his skills and understanding of the arcane. He was a prince on paper, but in the solitude of his quarters, he was a student of the magical arts, pushing himself to limits he hadn't known he could reach.The system that guided him was both mentor and taskmaster, measuring every ounce of progress and demanding more. With each level gained, Jason felt a surge of power, a tangible increase in his abilities that fueled his resolve. He was racing against time, driven by the unspoken threats that lingered in the shadows of the court and the looming presence of his half-brother, Min Ye Kyaw Htin.
[Level Up Notification: Level 30 Achieved]
Attributes:Strength: 30
Agility: 35
Intelligence: 40
Charisma: 38
New Abilities Unlocked:Summoning: Capable of calling entities or objects.
Appraisal: Discern the nature and value of magical items and creatures.
Jason paused, his eyes scanning the glowing text that floated before him. He had become accustomed to the rhythm of training—casting spells, refining techniques, and pushing his endurance. The Appraisal skill intrigued him; it promised a deeper insight into the magical world, a way to understand the very weave of magic that formed items and creatures. But it was Summoning that held a power he was hesitant to test. The potential to call forth entities from beyond was daunting. He wasn't sure he was ready to face what might answer such a call.For now, he focused on consolidating his gains, particularly honing his existing skills to ensure they were second nature. Summoning could wait until he was certain he could control whatever he might invoke.The magic system in the Pagan Empire was complex, intertwined with the very fabric of the realm. Each spellcaster, or Anja wielder, had a pool of life force, or HP (Health Points), which determined not only their ability to cast spells but also their resilience to magical and physical damage. As Jason leveled up, his HP increased, providing him with greater reserves of energy to draw from during spellcasting and recovery.
Health Points (HP): 380/380
Anja Reserves (Mana): 500/500To level up,
Jason had to engage in activities that challenged his skills—combat training, spell refinement, or solving complex magical problems presented by the system. Each challenge completed awarded him experience points (XP), and accumulating enough XP triggered a level up.The process was exhausting, yet exhilarating. With each new level, he gained access to a broader range of spells and abilities. His strength and agility had improved, allowing him to handle more physically demanding spells, while his intelligence made complex incantations clearer. Charisma, though less tangible, enhanced his influence in social interactions, a tool just as potent as any spell in the court's political arena.Jason stood in the middle of his chamber, where he had marked a circle with runes for safety—a precaution learned after a few spells had gone awry. He focused on a simpler task now, refining his Elemental Spark to create not just a burst of fire, but a controlled stream of flame.As he channeled his Anja, the air around his fingertips shimmered with heat. With a flick of his wrist, a jet of fire shot forward, striking the far wall where a fireproof barrier absorbed the impact. The flame was steady, a roaring column of heat that he could now direct and shape at will.Satisfied, he extinguished the flame, noting the slight drain on his Anja reserves. The system's Anja Reserves indicator confirmed that his mastery of energy management was improving, a critical skill given the taxing nature of higher-level spells."Good," he muttered to himself. "Control is improving."He sat down, rolling his shoulders to ease the tension. As he did, his gaze fell on a small chest in the corner of his room. It contained various magical artifacts he had collected, items that radiated power but whose secrets he had yet to unlock. With the Appraisal skill, he could finally decipher their mysteries.He stood and walked over to the chest, lifting the lid. Inside, a collection of stones glimmered, each embedded with runes and pulsing with latent energy. Jason reached for one, a crystal that glowed with a soft blue light. Focusing on his new ability, he whispered, "Appraisal."Information flowed into his mind, a stream of text that detailed the crystal's properties. It was a Mana Stone, capable of enhancing Anja reserves when used correctly. The potential applications were vast, from boosting spell power to quickening Anja regeneration.Jason set the stone down, excitement coursing through him. Each item in the chest promised new abilities, new strengths to be harnessed. And with each discovery, he moved closer to becoming not just a student of the arcane, but a master.As he closed the chest, his mind returned to the Summoning ability. It lay there, untested, a door yet to be opened. He knew that soon, curiosity would get the better of him, and he would step through that door. What lay beyond was unknown, and the thought both thrilled and terrified him.For now, though, he had enough to keep him occupied. The challenges of mastering magic were numerous, and each spell cast, each rune deciphered, and each item appraised added layers to his understanding of the world.Jason returned to his seat, the glow of the oil lamp casting shadows across the room. He was alone here, but in the solitude of his chambers, surrounded by the tools of magic and power, he had never felt more connected to the heart of the empire.He would be ready, he promised himself. When the time came to step beyond the known and into the realms of greater magic, he would be ready. And whatever challenges awaited him there, he would face them head-on.