1.7 Progress

Note: This part is not from Nara's point of view. Nara's Point of view will be back in when this part ends. The end will be denoted by '###'

Somewhere in the center of Fiore kingdom in a place called Dragon shrine:

A large black dragon came flying towards a large cave in the mountain which is known as Dragon shrine. Inside there is a beautiful white dragon which was sleeping with its eyes closed. The black dragon landed inside the cave.

"So, you sensed that too huh?"

After taking a long breath out, the white dragon spoke while opening her eyes and raising itself up.

"Yes, the six of us at dragon valley felt the presence too. Though it is faint, we cannot ignore this presence. The seed is back. The dragon god has reincarnated." The black dragon responded.

"So, what do the other five think about it? Have any of them made any moves?"

"Most of them are uncertain at this point since the presence is so small... Has it reacted?"

The black dragon responded and asked a question looing towards the crystal at the center of the cave.

"It hasn't yet. I think it is still waiting for the seed to awaken. We have waited five thousand years so a little longer is nothing."

The white dragon looked at the crystal too and responded.

"Hmm... I will send one of my children who is well versed in human culture to the Royal capital to observe. The stars are not showing any sign so we still can't be certain that it is who we think it is. It can be another trick from those Demons. Guard the crystal well."

After saying that the black dragon flew out of the cave.

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It has been over a month since I started living in the orphanage. At this point, I am able to read and write the Fiore language. I have gotten better at magic control and can use magic that can be used in day to day life. That includes using wind magic to dry clothes, using holy magic to heal small cuts and wounds, using fire magic to warm meals, etc. Arica is teaching me some fire attack spells and I am also studying other various magic spells and their uses at the library.

Currently, I am at the library with Marina and Nina. Sistina isn't with us because she was training with her magic control which has become a lot better than it was before.

"Hey Nina, do we have any books about special magic?"

Nina was selecting books at the corner of the library so I asked her. She knew about almost all the books in this library so she is the right person to ask such a question.

"We only have a few since special magic is not seen much around these parts."

"Can you bring me the ones we have. I am really curious to read about them."

"Okay, but I don't think you will be able to find much about them except few mentions."

Nina brought some books to the table we were at and passed two of them to me. Marina was reading about some fire attack spells that Arica told her about in the next table. Her shyness is getting better but she still cannot concentrate well when we are on the same table.

I learned that Special magic is also known as spirit magic. It takes a long time to learn so only species with a long lifespan like elves and dragonkin can learn it. It doesn't have a specific effect like other magic so it is hard to master. The other details were about the writer's opinion on these main points. Reading this book made me realize how novels with pointless nonsense became popular instead of good and creative stories back on Earth. I skipped those parts and finished the books quickly.

After that, Nina and Marina went back to the orphanage. They told me that they had some work in the garden in front of the orphanage. And I decided to join others at the training field since I was learning fire attack Magic from Arica.

"Hey Sistina, Arica. How was your morning?"

They were taking a break when I reached there so I asked them. Ronald was training in the nearby woods, which is a perfect environment to practice combining wind magic with swordsmanship.

"It was good. I can maintain my magic control for a bit longer now."

Sistina was the one who answered. She was covered in dust and had few scratches in her arm. I know she works hard but she overdoes things sometimes. I used my holy magic to heal her scratches.

"It's good to work hard but you need to be careful not to get yourself hurt, okay?" I said to Sistina while healing her.

"Look at Nara, being a gentleman."

Arica was the one who said that but I don't think it is anything more than me caring for a good friend so I ignored her comment.

"Let's get started Arica, I can properly use fireball now so I think I am ready to move to fire javelin."

"Yeah, It's pretty easy to master that once you understand how fireball works. It has a longer range than fireball and is more useful in actual battle. Just see how I do it and try doing it."

I can pretty much copy everything in the first try but I need to practice it to get used to the feeling and to visualize properly. I also need to learn to make a proper aim.

After Arica's demonstration, I tried doing it. The attack is in the form of three rod-like structures made from fire magic. It travels faster and is for hitting the exact target, unlike fireball which does damage in a larger area.

I was able to copy it easily since this was comparatively easier than fireball which was harder to aim and control. I tested various aspects of the spell, like range and effect. By the time I was able to use it properly it was already evening and Ronald came back from the woods.

"Hey Nara, picked up any new magic?"

"Yeah, I learned fire javelin. It was easier to learn than fireball that I learned last week."

I answered to Ronald who came after training in the woods. Since it was already getting late we decided to head back to Orphanage. Martha and Andrew will also join us today. Since they were the only ones at their house, they often liked coming to Orphanage and having dinner with us.

When we got back, Martha, Miss Rose, and Nina were busy in the kitchen. Marina and Andrew were at the table waiting for us. As usual, Ronald and I went to the well to clean up while Arica and Sistina went to the bath area inside. After clean up, we all joined Marina and Andrew at the table. Nina finished up her work in the kitchen and joined us. Martha and Miss Rose brought the food to the table and joined us too so we started.

"So, Nara are you going to apply for Magic Knight Academy next year?"

Andrew was the one who asked that. Since I am thinking about joining the academy with the rest of them, I said yes.

"It will be lonely with all of you gone."

Matha said that while looking sad. It really feels sad that we will be leaving this place next year. Especially since all of the people here are so kind.

"Yeah, I don't feel good, leaving Miss Rose alone here."

Sistina was the one who said that. Somehow the whole room looked sad and gloomy at this point.

"You don't have to worry about me. The main temple is sending my childhood friend here to help me so I think I will be fine. Plus, I am sure you kids will come back to this village once you become knights and Magicians."

"Let's not get that far ahead, we haven't even made into Magic Knight Academy yet."

Nina was the one who brought the room to reality after sister rose spoke. Since I had heard Magic Knight exams were tough, it will be hard to pass them.

"I am sure with all your skills, you all will pass so don't worry too much."

Andrew said after listening to Nina. I am not sure how magicians outside the village are and I am also not sure how things work outside so I remained silent. There is still a long time before the exams so I will just have to keep working hard with everyone else.

After some more talk, we finished dinner. After the cleanup, Martha and Andrew went to their home and we all went to our room to sleep.

Next chapter: Growing closer