75 Conclusion of Apprenticeship (1/2)
Three months…
Three months of utter mental stress and pressure that exceeds far than what anyone of low level is capable of in the dealings of the mind, honing one's intellectual capacity and pushing it to the brink of its limit and potential.
The strains of the gruelling magic exercises, the intricacies of Alchemy, the exertions of the Enchanting ritual, the complexity of Magic Circles, and of course, the demanding convulsions of the Sentmaturgy profession.
Let's also not forget the arduous learning process involving the Elven language of Elharis.
But for Gray Allister and Selena Allister, those three months are no doubt the best things so far that has ever happened to them despite the relentless challenges and trials that they managed to overcome, showcasing an indomitable will of the mind only matched by a few.
In those three months, the two have grown significantly by leaps and bounds as they unquestionably become even more powerful than they initially are before, as depicted in their status.
Gray Allister
Level 21: \u003cArcanist\u003e
Health: 1,724 / 1,724
Stamina: 1,021 / 1,021
Mana: 3,812 / 3, 812
Selena Allister
Level 20: \u003cArcane Sentinel\u003e
Health: 1,913 / 1,913
Mana: 3,551 / 3,551
The reason for their level growth is because of the training experience that both of them received every day. Some days granted a lesser amount of XP points while other days awarded larger amounts, depending on the degree of the training that they have done on that particular day.
Gray knew that with his \u003cArcane Physique\u003e, he also needs to be quick on his feet and somewhat resilient in combat if he'll be forced in melee or if the enemy somehow has taken his magic away from him. As such, he spent his remaining reserved points evenly on Dexterity and Endurance to bring his role as a hybrid of Warrior and Mage into the light.
The other attributes will be compensated by the equipment that he may encounter in the future like the \u003cPeacekeeper's Tunic\u003e.
The two sibling's lessons have progressed quite well in their part as they perform exceptionally well in every department. In Sentmaturgy however, Gray is having some slight difficulty since it's not exactly his forte and cup of tea. Still, the boy has a good knowledge of the basics and is still capable of it. But for Selena, it's relatively easy for her. Being a Sentinel, she was absolved of all mortal limitations and fatigue, thus being able to perform exceptionally well during that particular lesson.
The same applies to Alchemy, but Gray is also performing remarkably well on that profession as well as Enchanting and the drawing of Magic Circles.
The month of Ending's Cry approaches the end of the soul-siblings' apprenticeship under Rarsu Khougraox as the lizardling could not help but stare at his two apprentices with both pride and joy, emotions of fulfilment that any master would feel at this very moment of the day.
And speaking of this day, it's indeed a special day for the two apprentices, marking their last day as mage apprentices and the real beginning of their journey as they partake their own paths to transverse.
”Gray Allister, Selena Allister,” Rarsu spoke each of their names as he respectively faces each of them. ”I'm not exactly one for giving praises, but I suppose I'll make this day an exception since the lot of you both deserved it.”
Gray merely chuckled in response at their Master's antics, knowing full well that despite his hard scaly exterior, the lizardling is a big softie on the inside.
”Let's get this over with.” Rarsu sighed at the elf snickering at him with a smug look on his face. ”For three months, the two of you have displayed nothing but efforts that were truly praiseworthy and commendable. In every task and assignment, you have remarkably performed to the best of your abilities despite being constantly under pressure. In the end, the two of you have prevailed, marking the culmination of your endeavours that brought us to this very day.”
”Thank you, Master.” Gray smiled as he and Selena looked at the lizardling with the utmost appreciation. ”It's indeed a great honour for us to be under your tutelage for the past three months.”
”Heh, don't get too cheeky on me brat,” Rarsu smirks teasingly at the elf but appreciate the words nonetheless. ”Anyways since this is your last day, I believe it's time to say good riddance to that seal of yours and see how far you truly come in your magic control.”
”Finally!!” Gray could not help but be ecstatic at the prospect of finally being rid of that troublesome seal that has been causing him difficulties for the duration of his apprenticeship.
Selena was also feeling the same way as her soul-brother. Ever since she too was formally inducted in Rarsu's magic training program, she was as well given the same treatment as Gray with no exceptions, thus also being subjected to the debilitating effects of the curse on the second day.
And yes, apparently seals fully work on Sentinels like her.
”I believe that the two of you now have achieved an exceptional amount of control in your magic overall.” The lizardling said as he instructed something to them. ”First, try to cast that \u003cArcane Bolt\u003e of yours as powerful as you can focus on one of the dummies.”
”Right.” Gray nodded as he and Selena prepared the most basic spell of their arsenal at their respective targets. Despite the seal's debilitating curse, both of them managed to cast the attack normally, as a result of their training and being continuously used to the adverse effects for the past three months. The spell is not bad per se, merely showcasing what a normal spell would be of an average Mage.
”Tsk.” Gray clicked his tongue in annoyance at how underwhelming for him the effects of his attack are. ”I guess that's the limit of what we can do under this fucking ass of a curse.”
Rarsu simply nodded as he gestured for both of them to approach him.
���Don't be frustrated.” The Druid consoled his two young apprentices. ”Now, I'm sure both of you are thrilled at finally being rid of the seal. I'm going to undo the seal, so hold still.”
The two complied in an instant as the lizardling touch their respective chests where he put the seal to them. With a deep focus of his magic, Rarsu was able to undo the effects, finally lifting the curse away from them.