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Chapter 676: Individual Physiologies Cannot Be Generalized
Chapter 676: Individual Physiologies Cannot Be Generalized
In the Tower of Paradise, Feng Ye gazed through the layers of architecture, watching Ulutia swiftly rowing away in a small boat. A faint smile touched his lips as he shook his head.
He turned his attention back to the interior of the tower.
Chaos reigned within the Tower of Paradise. After Ulutia's magic affected his mind, Jellal, endowed with exceptional talent, had also awakened to magic.
Without the need for precognition, it was evident that Jellal, upon awakening his magic, would inevitably lead the island's prisoners to overthrow the rule of the Black Magic Cult.
The bishop of the Black Magic Cult possessed decent magical power, but he couldn't compare to an S-class Mage. Facing a genius like Jellal, his defeat was inevitable.
The hierarchy of magic in this world wasn't clearly defined.
However, if one were to discuss strength and status, a certain level of distinction could be made. From the weakest to the strongest, they could be categorized as ordinary Mages, S-class Mages, the Ten Wizard Saints, the Four Gods of Ishgar, and finally, the Spriggan 12.
Above them stood Erza's mother, Irene, and Acnologia, who possessed the full power of a dragon. Their strength was on par with that of an average dragon.
And at the pinnacle...
Were the Dragon Kings! The Fire Dragon King and the Black Dragon King far surpassed the might of ordinary dragons, standing as the apex beings of the Ishgar continent.
This was more or less the limit of what humans could achieve. Beyond them were entities like Ankhseram, who governed a portion of the rules or elements, and were beyond the reach of mortals.
"...”
Feng Ye's gaze swept across the Tower of Paradise.
He spotted a few familiar figures, including Jellal, but he felt indifferent and had no intention of getting involved. The outcome of the tower's ownership held no interest for him, nor did he find amusing the notion of using the tower to create a physical body for his 'resurrection'.
Without a sound, Feng Ye stepped forward and vanished from the Tower of Paradise.
...
In the village of Rosemary, four days had passed since the Black Magic Cult's attack. The destroyed and burned village was now in the process of being rebuilt by the concerted efforts of its surviving residents.
The ruins had been cleared, collapsed houses dismantled, and bricks and timber were piled everywhere.
Outside the village, in a nearby forest, several figures could be seen.
"Look, Sister! I found a huge mushroom!"
Little Kagura, with rabbit ears adorning her head, held up a large mushroom with both hands, her eyes sparkling as she called out to Erza, who was not far away.
While the village was being rebuilt, the surviving villagers worked together. Erza, Kagura, and the other young girls who weren't suited for manual labor were tasked with foraging for food.
"Hmm, you can't eat that one," Erza replied, hearing Kagura's excited call. She looked in Kagura's direction and examined the large mushroom the girl was holding.
Kagura's jubilant expression froze, and she asked, "Why not? My brother picked mushrooms like this before..."
Erza pointed to the mushroom in Kagura's hand and explained, "Because your brother used to pick edible mushrooms, but that one you have there is a poisonous mushroom. Not all mushrooms are safe to eat."
"Oh..."
Kagura pouted, looking disappointed.
Erza couldn't help but smile at her expression. She picked up a mushroom she had gathered and held it out to Kagura, saying, "Okay, go look for mushrooms that look like this one. I'll go check over there."
"Okay, Sister!"
Kagura obediently took the mushroom from Erza and set off to search for similar ones.
Erza, on the other hand, walked in the opposite direction.
However,
before she could take more than a few steps, a sudden, terrified scream from Kagura made Erza whirl around in alarm. Her eyes widened as she saw a scene that made cold sweat break out on her forehead. Kagura stood frozen, clutching the mushroom, while a massive brown bear approached her, its eyes fixed on the little girl as if she were its next meal.
"Oh no... This is bad..."
Erza's face paled as she realized the urgency of the situation. Gritting her teeth, she picked up a wooden stick from the ground and charged toward the bear. With a leap, she thrust the stick at the bear's eyes, shouting at Kagura, "Run!"
Boom!!
The bear roared and swatted with its massive paw, denying Erza any chance to dodge. The stick in her hand was snapped in half, and she was sent flying, crashing into a tree behind her.
Kagura watched, petrified, as Erza was slapped away by the bear. She stood there, stunned, as the bear advanced toward her, raising its claw as if to strike.
"Hiss..."
Erza, thrown back by the bear's swipe, hit a tree, feeling a piercing pain in her back. Despite the pain, her eyes narrowed in anger and worry as she saw the bear approaching Kagura.
This won't do!
It's impossible!
Erza's strength was no match for the bear's, and no matter how hard she tried, she couldn't possibly overpower it. To save Kagura, she needed the power of magic!
The physiologies of individuals vary greatly, and Erza, as Irene's daughter, possessed a latent reservoir of immense power within her. In this moment of crisis, as she witnessed Kagura in danger, her emotions of anger and worry reached a boiling point, unleashing the power that had always been within her.
"Ahhhhhh..."
Erza unleashed a furious roar as she charged at the bear.
The wooden stick in her hand glowed and transformed into a sharp, gleaming longsword.
The bear's body froze, a thin line of blood appearing from its jaw and extending all the way to its tail. Eventually, its entire abdomen split open from the center, and it collapsed to the ground, drenched in its own blood.
Kagura, who had been pushed aside by Erza, stared at the scene in astonishment, her large eyes filled with disbelief as she gazed at the sword in Erza's hand.
"Huff... Huff..."
After slaying the bear with a single sword strike, Erza landed behind it, using her sword to support her body as she panted heavily. She turned to look back, a hint of surprise in her eyes, and glanced at the sword in her hand.
She took a few breaths before straightening her body with effort and raising the sword in her hand. "Wood turned into a sword... What... What is this?"
Just then, a gentle voice answered her question from a short distance away.
"That's magic. It's called Requip Magic."
Feng Ye stepped out from the trees, glanced at the sword in Erza's hand, and smiled casually. "I didn't expect you to awaken your magic so soon."
Seeing Feng Ye, Erza paused briefly before a delighted expression appeared on her face. "You're... the Mage who saved us before!"
Only four days had passed since the previous incident, so Erza naturally hadn't forgotten about Feng Ye. She valued any kindness shown to her, especially a life-saving act.
"You don't have to address me so formally."
Feng Ye smiled casually. "You're a Mage now, too."
Little Erza opened her mouth, then looked at the sword in her hand and recalled Feng Ye's earlier words. "You said this is... magic?"
"Of course."
Feng Ye smiled faintly. "This is your self-awakened magic, unique to you. It's called Requip Magic, a branch of Spatial Magic. You should be able to try controlling it now."
Hearing Feng Ye's words, Erza looked at the sword in her hand again and closed her eyes slightly. She discovered a new power within her that she could control.
Swish!
With a thought, the sword in her hand turned back into a half-broken wooden stick.
The sword that had transformed earlier should have come from within the village, left behind by the members of the Black Magic Cult. Her Requip Magic had sensed and switched it over.
Self-awakened magic was like an extension of a Mage's body; they could use it effortlessly without needing to learn it explicitly. However, to make it stronger, some arduous cultivation was necessary.
Swish! Swish!!
Erza continuously transformed the stick in her hand several times. Then, abruptly, the next time she tried to use magic, her entire body glowed.
But when the light faded, no armor appeared on her, nor did she don any other attire. Even the clothes she had been wearing originally had disappeared.
Erza was briefly taken aback, then cried out in surprise. She quickly covered herself and, with a flash of light, her clothes reappeared.
"If your proficiency isn't enough, your magic might fail to activate as intended. I suggest you practice when you're alone."
Feng Ye, standing at a distance, didn't mind Erza's mishap. He smiled at her casually, as such scenes were already commonplace to him, and he wasn't a pervert.
Erza's face turned red as she said, "I'm... I'm sorry. I got too excited."
"It's fine. What's your name?"
Feng Ye smiled at Erza. Though he already knew the answer, he asked anyway.
Erza relaxed a little and replied, "Erza."
"That's a beautiful name. What do you plan to do now?"
Feng Ye asked casually.
Erza hesitated briefly. Indeed, she hadn't thought about her future plans yet, as the sudden transformation from an ordinary person to a Mage was still too fresh for her.
Becoming a Mage set her apart from ordinary people; it meant she could now live the life of a Mage and was no longer an ordinary villager.
"I want... to use my power to help everyone..."
Erza spoke hesitantly.
Feng Ye smiled. "And after that?"
Erza paused, a hint of confusion appearing in her eyes. "After that... I haven't thought that far yet..."
Feng Ye smiled slightly and turned away. "I'll come back here in a month. If you're ready by then, come with me to the world of Mages."
With that, Feng Ye stepped into the forest and disappeared from view.
Only Erza and little Kagura were left, still stunned by the turn of events.
Kagura, slowly regaining her wits, stared at the dead bear and then at Erza, asking, "Sister, did you learn magic?"
"...Yes."
Erza slowly came back to her senses and nodded slightly to Kagura.
Kagura's large eyes sparkled with admiration. "Sister, you're so amazing."
Erza ruffled her hair affectionately.
In truth, Erza still felt a strong attachment to Rosemary Village. But after she and Kagura returned with the bear's body and the news of her magic spread throughout the village, everything changed.
Although the villagers remained as friendly as before, their attitudes became noticeably more reserved.
In such a remote place, Mages were revered figures to ordinary folk.
This made Erza realize that as a Mage, she now belonged to a different world from her previous self. Indeed, it would no longer be suitable for her to stay in the village.
She began to look forward to Feng Ye taking her to the world of Mages.
(End of Chapter)
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