Chapter 143 - The Pillar Of Soul (2/2)

At first sight, it seemed to be an ordinary rat, but as soon as you looked closer you could see that it was not.

Its paws were covered with hard chitin, while its claws were razor-sharp. Just as unusual was its tail. It was covered in a thin layer of ice, yet it functioned perfectly.

<What?>

When Draven put it on the table, the rat's behavior changed immediately. Cold currents of air flew out of its mouth, freezing the area around it.

Whoosh.

The rat's white fur suddenly stood on end and its body was covered in a thick layer of ice. The rat immediately fell asleep, fenced off from the world by its icy armor.

”AHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, this child is not grown up yet and is scared of everything, well on the one hand it's even better.” Said Draven.

”And... why do we need this rat...?” Evan was puzzled by what was going on.

”As you might have guessed by now it's a monster, I brought it here for your practice. I wasn`treally necessary to bring it here, but you wanted to learn how to tell monsters from beasts.”

Draven took a sip and continued: ”You've already seen the Magic Circle and spells and read how to use it. I guess you have one question- what is the ”Pillar of Soul” that the book talks about, right?”

Evan nodded. There was indeed a term in the book that he had never encountered before.

”Evan, the ”Pillar of Soul” is exactly what will let you know your opponent's strength, distinguish monster from beast, and more. You will use the ”Eye of Truth” on this rat until you see a white pillar over it.”

”I see.”

”Now listen to me carefully and do as I say. Move the mana from the ”Warp” to your eyes. Slowly and smoothly. Next, begin to activate the Magic Circle and only then condense the mana at the eyes, then continue...”

Evan did as Draven said. However, even with his teacher's advice, Evan couldn't master the spell in a couple of minutes. He needed practice. At some point, he wasn't attentive enough and his mana went to waste. He was in a hurry, which caused the attempt to fail.

Draven was right that the spell was quite simple, because Evan understood it almost immediately. All that remained was to get used to it and learn how to use it. Draven guided Evan the whole time he was pleased with Evan's progress because he could see the mana flows flowing through the young man perfectly.

<I think a little more and he will make it.> Draven thought to himself.

Whoosh.

After about an hour Evan had his first success. He could feel the spell was almost completed, only one final step was left to be taken.

Whoosh.

After another hour, Evan's iris glowed with a bright white light and he saw the ”Pillar of Soul” hovering over the rat.