58 First day of Apprenticeship (1/2)

After the situation with Selena is finally clarified, Rarsu claps his hand to garner the soul-siblings' attention.

\”Alright, now that everything is settled, follow me into the basement so that we can officially begin the apprenticeship,\” Rarsu said as he gestured for the both of them to do so.

Gray and Selena complied as the three proceeded to went down.

After a short while, they arrived at the said place, more specifically, at the open area where Gray was acquainted with the Soul Transfusion ritual that transpired a few days ago.

The elf could only shiver nervously upon recollecting the unbearable pain that he has endured during the mentioned ritual.

At this time though, Gray notices that the Magic Circle is now nowhere to be seen. Instead, there are humanoid dummies made out of wood that is arranged in an orderly manner in front of them that are most likely set-up in preparation for what Rarsu has in store for him.

\”This is where you'll be spending most of the time in honing your magical capacity.\” Rarsu starts to brief the elf in his training regime. \”As well as other things that a Mage such as yourself must possess in your ever-growing arsenal. Things such as Alchemy, Enchanting, and perhaps, Sentmaturgy if you are up for it. For the other times of the day, you'll be secluding inside in my personal library located upstairs where you will be required to read various fundamentals and topics about magic. Normally, an apprenticeship lasts for about a year or two, depending on how well the apprentice's progress is.\”

\”Wait, a year?\” Gray was taken aback by how long he is going to serve under the lizardling.

\”That's the recommended period if one wishes to learn magic efficiently, in the University standard that is.\” Rarsu answers. \”You look like someone smart and capable enough though. I won't be surprised if you managed to complete my designated course that is going to last for three months, the period that I estimated in your training completion.\”

\”Hmm, are you sure about that?\” Gray asks with a little bit of doubt despite his training time being cut significantly. \”I'm not sure if compressing a year-long lesson plan into three months is a good idea.\”

\”Heh, I have faith that you can manage it,\” Rarsu smirks. \”Besides, you look more of a hands-on type rather than someone who delves in theory, so we'll be skipping some of the irrelevant theoretical parts that offer no benefits other than book smarts. Really, those snots at the University should consider revising their lesson plan, such a shame. Anyways, a few of my previous apprentices, the spectacular ones, managed to complete the course even less than what I have intended for them.\”

Rarsu then took out a piece of paper from his Inventory and handed it to the elf.

\”Starting tomorrow, you will be strictly adhering to the schedule that I designated to you. If you truly wish to become skilled in the magical arts, then I suggest following it, for your sake too.\”

Gray nods as he read mentally the schedule laid out for him.

5:00 am to 5:30 am – Breakfast and Personal Hygiene.

5:30 am to 6:15 am – Magic exercises.

6:20 am to 8:20 am – Magic fundamentals and training.

8:30 am to 10:30 am – Alchemy.

10:45 am to 12:15 pm – Enchanting.

12:15 pm to 1:00 pm – Lunch Break.

1:00 pm to 3:00 pm – Magic Circles and its application.

3:10 pm to 5:10 pm – Sentmaturgy or more Magic fundamentals and training.

5:10 pm to 6:30 pm – Dinner and Personal Necessities.

6:30 pm to 10:00 pm – Self-study and review at the library.

10:00 pm to 5:00 am – Personal Rest.

\”Hmm, this is kind of taxing.\” Gray frowns a bit at the plan. \”So will this be every day?\”

\”Ideally, it must be,\” Rarsu spoke with his arms crossed. \”But I'm willing to give you a single rest day of your choice, with the night before your chosen day being a free time as well, starting at 5:10 pm. Now which day it shall be?\”

'Hmm, since I'll be probably meeting with Isamu at Sextus night every week at most, so I guess the day after that. Wait, what was the term for Sunday again?' Gray thought while rubbing his chin.

After a short recollecting, Gray finally remembers as he answers. \”Septima.\”

\”Very well.\” Rarsu agrees.