1.6 Learning Magic - Part 3

"Come forth water"

Marina was teaching me how to test aptitude for water magic. when she said that water started pouring out of her hand.

"Let me give it a try. 'Come forth water'."

I tried putting some mana in my hand and tried to do what Marina did earlier. It worked, the water started pouring out of my hand. Except Ronald and Arika who were practicing with the wooden swords, everyone else looked surprised. They probably think I am some freak of nature or something.

"Nina, let's test the final one, earth magic. Can you show me how it is done?"

Nina stepped forward and chanted "Come forth earth"

A small amount of sand appeared on her hand and started dropping on the ground.

I visualized that and said "come forth sand" and it worked. I even have the aptitude for Earth magic. That means I have the aptitude for all six types of magic.

"Who would have thought he could use all types of magic. I have never even heard of someone being able to do that."

Ronald is the one who broke the silence of surprise after my final aptitude test.

"Yeah, I think you will automatically be selected in Magic Knight Academy if you tell them this."

Nina followed after Ronald. I don't think I am that special though. I am not even sure how will I be able to use this. I am planning to study and practice magic alongside practicing reading and writing.

"I am still not sure how to use magic so I still have to learn a lot."

"Yeah but at this rate, you will leave us in the dust. Your big sister will help you with learning magic so don't worry."

Arica said that leaning towards me. Too close! I can hear an alarm ringing somewhere in my body.

"Arica, where are your manners. You can't do that."

Sistina came forward to separate us. I am saved, I was not sure how long my virgin heart could handle that.

"Look at Sistina, being all jealous."

"Nyah, What do you mean I am being jealous? It's just that Nara doesn't like it when you do that."

"What do you mean? he obviously likes it. Right, Nara?"

"Ah..um... It's getting late why don't we go home."

Things were heating up so I directed this conversation somewhere else.

"Yeah, you are right. Since Andrew and Martha will be joining us for dinner let's head back."

Nina was the one who spoke. After everyone was ready to head back we came to the orphanage. Since the harvesting finished today we were having a feast.

"Wash up and come to the dining room kids. We have prepared goat meat today. Martha and Andrew will be joining us for dinner."

"Okay, we will be there soon."

Ronald replied for us all. After that Ronald and I went to the well to wash up while the girls went to the bath area inside. We joined everyone in the dining room after finishing.

Everything was already prepared so we just sat at the table and started eating.

"So what do you think about this orphanage Nara?"

"It's fun here, everyone is nice to me. I am studying reading and writing Fiore language and everyone is helping me learn magic."

I answered Andrew honestly. I am really enjoying this life very much. I was a loner in my previous life so I had no idea how much fun staying with a bunch of people of your age would be.

"That's good. I knew you would like this place. Do you know the types of Magic that you have aptitude for?"

I know, I know. This is the part where they will be shocked after hearing that I have the aptitude for all 6 types of Magic. The same thing happened before so this is my second time seeing this reaction.

"Well, I never expected that there would be anyone with the aptitude for 6 types of magic. You are very talented Nara."

Martha was the one who made the comment. Well, they say talent is 99% hard work and 1% luck. Guess, that I am among that 1% people. I decided to reply honestly.

"No no, I think I am just lucky."

"Look at him, being modest."

Arica commented on my honest reply.

After we finished talking about that part. Andrew talked about this year's harvest. According to him, this year we have twice the amount of harvest we had last year. He said he will be going to the city next week to sell the crops. Since I wasn't familiar with how things worked, I just listened to them.

After finishing dinner, I helped with cleaning the table. Nina helped Miss Rose with the dishes. Andrew and Martha went to their home. We also went to our room to sleep. If I were in my previous world, I would be looking at social media or watching movies and anime. Since this world doesn't have any of those, I need to get used to sleeping early.

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A week has passed after the feast. I can now read properly but am still struggling with the writing. Sistina, Nina, and Marina often come with me to the library. I have also started reading magic books. After finishing the studies at the library we go to the training ground. Ronald and Arica are almost always there. Today we did the same.

"Hey, Nara. How was your morning?"

"It was good. I am getting better at writing."

I replied Ronald who called me when he saw us coming. Ronald was training with the sword again. He has remarkable sword skills for someone of his age. Everyone started their training.

Nina had remarkable magic control while Marina was excellent at support magic. Sistina was still struggling with magic control but she is definitely improving.

"So Nara, have you ever thought of becoming a knight? I can teach you a few sword moves if you are interested."

"I haven't really thought about it. I am planning to give the test for a magician. If you are willing to teach me, learning sword skills wouldn't hurt."

I think Ronald is looking for a partner to train with since it is hard to train with Arica. She is very good with the sword and magic but she is definitely not a good training partner.

"So, the first thing you need to learn is how to hold the sword."

I tried holding the wooden sword but my posture was incorrect so Ronald told me about the various sword holding postures. He said he will teach me how to swing the sword tomorrow. For today I needed to practice the sword holding postures and learn how to maintain it.

"You are good with magic so I think you should train to become a magician. Being a knight is a hard job you know. Knights need to do hand to hand combat while magician does long-distance supporting. So I think becoming a magician is safer."

Nina was the one who said that when she saw me training with the wooden sword.

"Oh no, I am just practicing it. You never know when it can be useful. I still plan to be a magician."

I honestly replied to Nina who looked worried. I could see Arica telling Marina and Sistina something in secret during the break. Marina had a red face so I hope it's not that kind of secret.

As usual, we went home in the evening after finishing the training. I helped with dinner and clean up after dinner. I told everyone good night and went to bed. I was very tired today, probably because of all the training so I fell asleep quickly.

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