The chamber was silent except for the crackling of abyssal energy swirling in Alistair's palm. Unlike elemental magic, which followed a set structure, abyssal energy resisted control. It was raw, untamed—a force that obeyed only those strong enough to impose their will upon it.
Tonight, Alistair sought to change that.
He stood in the dimly lit training facility, surrounded by reinforced mana-absorbing walls. The runes embedded in the stone shimmered faintly, designed to contain volatile energies. Perfect for his needs.
Taking a deep breath, he focused.
First step: Stability.
Alistair extended his hand, summoning abyssal energy. A dark mist coiled around his fingers, shifting erratically like living shadows. This was the problem—abyssal magic was chaotic by nature. Instead of suppressing it, he needed to guide it.
Control through understanding, not force.
He adjusted his approach, allowing the energy to flow instead of trying to cage it. Instead of demanding stability, he commanded it to obey.
The mist thickened, growing denser. It no longer flickered uncontrollably—it remained in his grasp.
Better.
A smirk crossed his lips. This alone was proof of progress.
But it wasn't enough.
Next: Condensation.
Abyssal energy thrived on fluidity, but that also made it difficult to shape. Unlike elemental mana, which held defined properties, abyssal magic defied structure.
To counter that, he needed to force a form onto it while allowing its chaotic essence to persist.
He visualized a blade—an extension of his will.
The dark mist responded, shifting, twisting, then—
Fwoosh!
It dispersed.
Alistair clicked his tongue. Not enough refinement.
He tried again.
This time, he channeled his abyssal energy into a thin line, maintaining its flow without restricting its movement too much. The mist condensed, forming a flickering shadow-like blade extending from his palm.
It wavered, unstable but present.
Alistair exhaled. Progress.
He tightened his focus, sharpening the edges of the blade. It solidified—an ethereal weapon of abyssal power, shifting between existence and non-existence.
Good. Now for the next phase.
Creating abyssal constructs was one thing. Using them in combat was another.
Alistair walked to a reinforced training dummy, adjusting his stance.
His Verdant Blade Style relied on precise, fluid strikes infused with mana. Abyssal energy, however, demanded a different approach—it wasn't about fluidity, but dominance.
He dashed forward.
His abyssal blade lashed out.
Shhk!
The strike connected, but instead of cutting, the blade corroded the training dummy. Dark tendrils of abyssal energy seeped into the material, eating away at its structure.
Alistair stepped back, observing.
Unlike fire or lightning, abyssal energy didn't destroy through force—it unraveled. It devoured, breaking down form at its core.
Interesting.
He prepared another strike, this time adjusting his mana flow. If abyssal energy functioned by consuming, then he needed to attack in a way that amplified that property.
With that in mind, he executed a follow-up slash, layering his mana control.
Shhk!
This time, the effect was immediate.
The blade bit into the dummy, and instead of merely corroding, the abyssal energy pulled at the material, draining it. It was subtle, but noticeable.
Alistair's smirk widened.
This was it.
After hours of refining his control, Alistair finally paused, exhaling slowly.
He was making progress, but mastery was still far off.
Summoning his status window, he examined his growth.(After more than 50 ch Status window it back )
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Status Window
Name: Alistair Vaelthorne (Formerly Ethan Kael)
Race: Human
Age: 17
Rank: D+
Stats (Ranked from F to SSS):
Strength: D+
Agility: D+
Endurance: D+
Mana: C-
Intelligence: A
Perception: B-
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Blessings and Authority
Blessings:
Blessing of the Moon Huntress (Lesser Blessing)
Effect: Increases affinity with nature magic
Ever-Hungry Maw (Higher Blessing)
Name: Black Hunger Flames
Effect: Black flames that consume enemy stamina and mana while burning with extreme heat
Blessing of Rune-Sage of Forgotten Words (Lesser Blessing)
Effect: Becomes easier to learn and write rune magic
Blessing of The Veilborn Serpent (Higher Blessing)
Name: Voidstep
Effect: Allows user to teleport at will and pass through void and objects at the cost of mana
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Authority:
Devourer's Authority
Effect 1: Increases passive mana recovery without needing to meditate.
Effect 2: Has a small chance to consume an enemy's skill when devoured.
Effect 3: Can absorb life force from others and increase lifespan.
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Elemental Proficiency:
Nature Magic – "Elemental Master" proficiency (2%)
Abyssal Magic – "Adept" proficiency (4%) [+2%]
Lunar Magic – "Initiate" proficiency (82%)
Fire Magic – "Initiate" proficiency (75%)
Shadow Magic – "Initiate" proficiency (5%) [+4%]
Blood Magic – "Initiate" proficiency (3%) [+2%]
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Skills and Combat Arts
Skills:
Devourer's Touch – Can absorb life force, mana, and skills from weakened or dying enemies.
Abyssal Regeneration – Rapid healing; stronger when consuming energy.
Mana Sight – Allows the user to perceive mana flows, weak points, and hidden enchantments.
Floral Dominion – Grants control over plant-based magic, enhancing growth, weaponization, and barriers.
Stealth – Hides presence.
Arts:
Verdant Blade Style – The swordsmanship of House Vaelthorne, integrating nature magic into precise, flowing attacks using life energy.
Lunar Cut – A sword technique that enhances slashes with lunar-based mana, increasing speed and cutting efficiency.
Bloodshadow Manifestation (Mystic Art) – An art that uses blood, shadow, and abyssal magic to create multiple techniques.
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Alistair closed the status window, a thoughtful look in his eyes.
His Abyssal Magic had increased ------an improvement, but still insufficient for Bloodshadow Manifestation.
The first form of that technique required Adept Mastery in both Blood and Shadow Magic to function properly.
Right now, his shadow and blood magic were still in the Initiate stage.
That won't do.
Tomorrow was Sunday—no lectures, no interruptions.
That meant an entire night and day of pure training.
He would push himself to his limits.
By the end of this week, he needed his Blood and Shadow Magic at least at Adept Proficiency.
Only then would he be able to unlock Bloodshadow Manifestation's First Form—his first real step toward mastering his abyssal power.
A slow smirk formed on his lips.
It was going to be a long night.
But that was fine.
He wouldn't stop until he got what he wanted.
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(To Be Continued...)