Chapter 3: Preparation

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Author's note:

1 Set = 13 Phases

Phase = Moon Phase

1 Phase = 29 Days

A new way of recording time on the continent of Pacifia.





                                                              

Empire Of Noct, 26th Day 5th Phase 1454th Set.

"Your Majesty, Emperor Desion! Our ally Empire of Persidius has replied to us!" pronounced the secretary eagerly.

"Heh, I see I see. What did they say?" replied Desion enthusiastically like a child anticipating a present from his parents.

"They suggested us to prepare each of our armies for the invasion of Alantieus. Because the invasion will trigger an all out war across the continent and we must be prepared for it."

"Very well, we shall build up our army for 3 Sets. But tell Emperor Nelsin of Persidius that I propose that we conduct a meeting every 6 Phases for updates."

"Acknowledged, your majesty. I shall inform the Information Branch in Peacius to relay the message to Persidius with a few of our elite soldiers guarding the informers."

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Ura Mansion, Prosarea, Peacius, 26th Day 5th Phase 1454th Set.

"My son Teiga, I've seen to your drastic improvement in Mana manipulation. As a graduation gift, I shall teach you my original Mana manipulation spell."

"Yes my mother, I am always willing to learn new things from you. Please guide me on the right path."

"This original manipulation will help you 'slow down' time around you by letting your brain absorb some mana," informed Henestia. "But take note, prolonged usage will damage you psychologically in a permanent sense!"

Teiga nodded his head subserviently without any doubts about his mother's words of warning. While Henestia walked onto the grass patch where she first introduced Mana manipulation to the then young and frail Teiga.

"Teiga, throw anything at me. Do it as though you are trying to kill me." Henestia said with utmost confidence in her skills.

"But mother.."

"No 'buts', only 'yes'." corrected Henestia with a stern look on her gentle face.

"Yes, my mother."

Teiga looked around him, surveying his surroundings for anything to throw at the feminine witch. Turning his head around, he shot his eyes onto a hand sized rock that was resting on the front porch of the mansion. He picked it up while contemplating the action of throwing it at his beloved mother, each finger wrapped around the rock with hesitation. The young nobleman stared down on the rock giving it a piercing stare warning it to not hit his mother. Teiga slowly added strength to his right arm that grasped the rock tightly as he pulled the catapult arm back to gain momentum when throwing the rock.

With a swift movement of his upper body swinging forward followed by his arm, his arm flew forward and he released the choking rock at Henestia. As the rock pushed through the air, hurtling towards her, the feminine witch whispered under her breath another magic code.

"Ad opprisus deh merobar."

Her irises turned teal blue with a miniature mana flame burning passionately. Teiga looked at Henestia and blinked, at the moment he opened his eyes, she stood 1 feet away from her original position. The rock slept on the grass patch while the young man stood rooted to the ground in amazement.

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