The way back home is lonely. The family route is exclusively theirs. Damien's father paid a large sum to keep it exclusive. He was afraid that if the route was free for public usage, it would deteriorate or receive investment to branch out. If the route becomes complicated, then Damien could no longer follow it easily. The boy has been feeling the cold rocks underneath his feet. He didn't understand that he was lonely, because it was the only way the rocks would stay the way they are. 275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡRM1Y920tnK
None of it makes any sense. Damien started thinking to himself through the boring walk.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡzEagHlyMys
Magic is above normal people like me. There is no way I can awaken at this age, and even if I did what kind of ability is dreaming?? That is ridiculous. If I become a 2nd circle magician, would I just end up possessing my five senses?275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKeMAQmgRrZ
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After Mr. Ensho returned, Damien explained that he can't read by himself. Mr. Ensho who got back in a much better mood, understood and read him the first few chapter of 'Introduction to the Paraworld Sciences'. He also promised to find him a version in Braille so Damien could self study. 275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡUo72Xeb139
According to the book, there are three methods to utilize magic:275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡKosG5lgnwf
1. Receive the holy blessing275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡEena8s6KXH
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1 is off the table. 3 is pretty far fetched. 2 is interesting. Mr. Ensho taught me the 4 basic circles but he said to never use them since they are extremely taxing on the body and abusing them can even reduce your lifespan.
The cold breeze calmed his facial complexion. Damien started wondering wether he could see his little sister sooner than she goes to sleep. How late is it right now anyways? He does not know, nor does he care as long as it is before her bedtime. A soft roar echos in the surroundings. Damien freezes in place. The roar repeats with a slightly higher pitch. Damien completely lost his train of thought.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡ05TWz09qzm
A BEAR!!
The route cuts through Br'ami forest. It's late winter. Bears ought to emerge from hibernation a bit later. This one must have woken up early. After months of hibernation, it must be starving. Damien can not move, he is paralyzed. His whole body is shaking and sweating profusely. Every year the town reports a decreasingly low number of casualties by bear attack. Damien never imagined he would be included in that count. The sound of rough footsteps grows clearer. The ground vibrates with the sheer weight of the beast. A strong musky odor assails Damien's nose but he can not react. His whole body is shut down. 'What can I do?' He thinks to himself helplessly.275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡPNMi11hhLu
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Maybe it didn't see me. NO! I can not count on that. Should I run? NO! It will hear me and catch up. Should I go back? That might work but if it detects me... A violent roar shakes the scene uncontrollably. Damien's composure disappears. Then almost automatically the boy draws a deep breath. He leans to the ground and grabs the smallest rock he could find. Afterwards, he slides to the side of the paved road and sits on the cold dirt. The sound of footsteps indicate the beast is getting closer. Damien is now certain he's been found. He grabs the rock tightly and draws an imperfect circle on the muddy ground. Another inner circle, then the incantations. The young boy prays to Eena and calls to activate the circle. He slashes his left hand with the edgy end of the rock. His warm blood drops on the circle by droplets. Suddenly the earth reshapes. A high wall of dirt arises from the dirt surrounding Damien. The young boy touches the wall around him. It is solid and high. Finally his pumping heart slows down. The bear scratches the wall lightly. He sniffs all around and groans periodically in frustration. Damien spent 3 hours crawled up to his knees crying and shaking. He does not want to die. He knows that if the circle collapses or if the bear breaks through...
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Damien woke up in a haze. He must have passed out from the stress. The wall remains intact and the bear is nowhere to be heard. After recollecting his thoughts, Damien grows anxious that the bear may be sitting out in patience. However, the boy can not resist hunger and thirst for long and the risk is low. He climbs the interior of the wall and jumps off. Nothing... He is safe!
When his breath regulated itself again, Damien suddenly remembered 275Please respect copyright.ＰＥＮＡＮＡrxjjDGqIOS
Oh yeah I had another dream!!
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