The lecture goes on for about an hour, and while Warwick is starting to understand the concepts, only Demoko is actually able to implement them.
"Thank you very much Lassar," Warwick states with a nod.
"I'm still not sure what good it's going to do. Being able to improve at using mana at a higher rate is rather useless when you don't have any mana to use."
"I'll find a way. In fact, I think I already have, it's just a matter of getting to it."
"Ohh. What's the method?" Lassar asks with excitement.
"Duel guns. They don't require mana to start using but should help me get some mana. Once-"
"-You have something, you'll be able to grow with actual magic. I expect a full report!" Lassar finishes with a wink.
"I'll do what I can. Until then, I'll probably spend quite a time in this lovely little town. I need to get strong enough to ensure my own survival, and train in the things I can for the time being."
"That's a smart goal. I assume your next stop is Endelyon?"
"You know it! Demoko, if you want, you can stay here. It should be safer."
Demoko nods, "I agree. I can always study up or train with Ranald."
"Sounds like a plan. I'll see you two later!" Warwick states as he runs out, and travels the backway to the church.
"Hello, Endelyon! How's everything going today?"
"Tiring actually. I could use help getting some barley if you have a minute."
"I'm on it! I was hoping to help you out today anyways," Warwick states with a smile.
"You're so sweet, thank you so much!"
"No problem! I'll be on my way then, be back soon!"
Warwick heads to the farmland, collects 10 Barley without much issue, and brings them back to Endelyon.
"Thank you so much for helping me out! I got these for you. I hope they help!" Endelyon states, handing Warwick 4 Holy Waters.
"It's a pleasure. Thank you so much for these!" Warwick responds, taking them, and putting them into his pockets.
"If you want, can you come by tomorrow? I can always use the help!" Endelyon states with a smile.
"I plan on it. I'll catch you then!" Warwick replies with a smile, as he starts walking towards the bank.
Once Warwick walks in, he notices Bebhinn isn't at the desk.
Upon closer inspection, she can be heard searching for something in the back.
"Is everything okay?" Warwick yells back.
"Yeah, I'll-" She starts to yell back as a loud THUD is heard.
"Ow... I'll be there in a minute!"
Less than a minute later, Bebhinn comes up to the desk.
"Hello Warwick, how can I help you?"
"What are you doing back there?" Warwick asks with confusion.
"Trying to find that lamp. I never lost anything before, and it's weird that it has just disappeared."
"All has been forgiven with the lamp. I have some holy waters I wish to store," Warwick states, as he pulls the Holy Waters out and puts them onto the desk.
"I'll get these stored right away for you!" Bebhinn informs with a nod, as she takes them back.
Warwick nods back and heads out.
He makes it back to the school and walks into the magic class.
"Hey, Demoko. Do you have a minute to help me spar?"
Demoko frantically nods his head "no."
"C'mon. What's the worst that could happen?"
"I could kill you... I do not want that!"
"I can take a few deaths. You forget, here I'm a milletian."
"Right... I guess it is fine then..." Demoko states, getting up from a chair.
"Don't worry too much. If I don't get better while I have a safety net, I won't be ready when that net's gone," Warwick states with a smile.
"If you say so..."
The two head outside, as Ranald gives them a look.
"What are you two up to?"
"Demoko's going to help me work on my melee combat!"
"I could teach you. That is my job as a combat teacher."
Warwick stairs back in a terrified gaze.
"I guess I deserve that. I'll just stand here on the sidelines in case something goes wrong."
Lassar comes out with more food.
"Where do you keep getting this food from?" Warwick asks.
"Are you calling me fat!" Lassar yells, with a firebolt in her hand.
"No!-No! You look really slender. I'm ju-"
"So you think I'm just a bag of bones then!" She yells more.
Warwick runs behind Demoko.
"He should have max Mana Deflector!"
Lassar and Ranald break out into laughter.
"You should get a look at your face!" Ranald laughs.
Warwick huffs, "It's not funny."
"Yes, it is," Lassar retorts through her laughter.
"You really need some chill!" Ranald yells out through his laughter.
Warwick turns away.
"Now master. You should not hand them a frozen shoulder," Demoko says, trying to be funny.
"And... It's dead," Lassar declares, as the laughter stops.
"Thank you Demoko," Warwick credits with a smile.
Demoko looks back and forth between Lassar and Warwick, trying to figure out what part he said wrong.
"Don't worry about it. Let's just get started," Warwick states, drawing his Gathering Knife.
Introduction: A Djinn's Wish
Introduction: The Protagonist
Episode One: Nighttime Detour, A Meet With A Djinn
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