163 Arcane Baptism (1/2)

Wallace's pure mana was supposedly a good thing. Purer mana implies that the magic spells being cast would be stronger and mightier. This also means that the mana formations and arrays would be more stable or sturdier.

Unfortunately, this also means that the spells which were purposedly made for impure mana would not be possible to use.

This was what troubling Wallace right now. Although he could do the breathing cycle multiple times, he always had to concentrate himself or be conscious of it as it's impossible to do it naturally.

This will lessen his effectiveness since the new forging method requires him to be capable of doing the breathing method that has reached the 'Natural' state.

'Well, its good that I've found out the problem this quick.'

He could only view this in a positive way as Wallace wasn't someone who would give up easily.

With the help of his A.I., they tried to make some changes with the breathing method. The amount of external Mana to be taken in and the amount of internal Mana to be released, the duration of inhalation and exhalation had also been changed.

The breathing method was supposedly an additional method to further refine Mana, aside from the purpose of allowing the user to control the lightning elements.

The main problem was that this method was made to only refine the mana with the highest percentage of purity known to the continent which is 93%.

That's right, the purest mana ever known could only reach 93%. This was believed to be the limit of all the magicians ever since the level of purities had been discovered. It was accepted by everyone since impurities should be normal. There was even a theory that 100% pure mana would make the magician unable to control them and be useless.

It was a huge matter before when Magicians were still being called Mana Practitioners. The level of purity of every practitioners was a serious matter to every clans or organizations.

But at the same time of the discovery of 4th generation mana artifact almost 150 years ago, they have also discovered an advancement method of the magician's body.

Indeed, the Arcane Link was discovered during the Brain-Boosting Era caused by the 4th generation mana artifacts. During the Arcane Baptism, the Mana Body would be awaken. This Mana Body was capable of absorbing mana that has reached 93% purity.

It was supposedly the same for everyone. Everyone's Mana Body should be awaken with 93% purity.

It was the same to all countries, average, above average, genius or super genius magicians would have the same Mana Body after they were baptised by the Arcane Link until Wallace has appeared.

During the awakening of Mana Body, it was normal to pass out for a couple of days as there would be some changes within the body. This was what happened to Wallace so he was not able to compete in the following competitions after he won the first event.

But the problem was that instead of the standard two days of body awakening, Wallace had been unconscious for five days.

No one suspected Wallace about him having Arcane Link baptism because of the Cube of Paradox's intervention. The baptism didn't caught anyone's attention and it was only discovered when he woke up and carelessly activated his Divine Sense.

During that time, Yumi had felt his refined Mana and Mana Body. He remembered their conversation when he woke up in the hotel after passing out for five days.*

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After learning about his situation, Wallace tried to use his Divine Sense to have a grasp on his surroundings as he had just woken up. It wasn't like he no longer feel very safe if he doesn't have a good understanding in his environment but it was a habit he had when he was practicing his Divine Sense before. It was supposedly the same undetected ability but something went unexpected when he tried to spread out his Divine Sense. Luckily, no one was harmed.

”You...” Yumi gaped upon sensing that Wallace already had an Arcane Link.

The whole room was already in a mess as he was not able to control his pure form of mana. The sudden change within his body was a bit unexpected even though he had prepared himself after learning the prowess of an Arcane Link.

”Did you just complete your Arcane Baptism in this bed?!” Yumi asked in surprise.

”Urgh... Yes?”

”That's reckless!”

”Reckless?”

”Of course! If it's not reckless then just call it crazy. During Arcane Baptism, your whole body would be in the most vulnerable state! Are you not aware that you've been targeted in the previous hotel?”

”Arcane Baptism... Vulnerable... That made sense. I'll be careful next time.”

”What are you saying? Next time? There's only one Arcane Baptism!”

”Argh... now that you've mentioned. I mean, I'll be more cautious in the future.”

”Sigh~ Now look at this mess. Anyway, before you trigger any spells or arts, be sure to consolidate your mana. I can sense that it's being emitted relentlessly you have to be more... what? Did you just stabilized and retrieved your mana?”