Chapter 35: Mana Sense Part:1

Chapter 35: Mana Sense Part:1

[Eden's POV]

"Yawn..." As I went through the dimly lit hall of the inn, I couldn't help but yawn. It's early in the morning, and today marks the 15th day since I arrived in this city, and I can't say it's been the most interesting adventure.

The majority of my days were consumed by two activities: hunting in the vast, beautiful forest and constant training with my spear.

The forest had become my second home, a place where danger lurked beneath every rustling leaf and great rewards awaited. Countless beasts had fallen to my spear, each combat adding to my arsenal of experience and generating a big stack of experience points sufficient for me to look into the items in the shop, but I refrained because I had been saving them to buy the "Elixir of Arcane Resonance" from the system shop.

'Edda, please show me my status.'

[Okay].

She responded, and a translucent screen appeared in front of me, displaying a stream of data.

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Name: Eden Morton

Experience Points (XP): 11,850

Gold Coins: 197

Health Points (HP): 120/120

[Status]

Mage Path: Origin Level 1

Mana Points (MP): 99/100

Knight Path: Origin Level 2

Strength: 105

Agility: 103

Defense: 101

Endurance: 100]

[Hidden Status:

Luck: 9

Charm: 23

"Haha..."

Sylvia laughed, her laugh as enticing as her presence. But, as her laughter filled the air, I felt an unanticipated wave of pressure on my shoulders. It hit me so hard that I found myself bending one knee and battling to catch my breath.

"Argh..."

I groaned as I tried to raise my head, but

My attempts were unsuccessful, as if an invisible force held me in place.

"Is that enough to prove I can train you?"

As she posed the inquiry, Sylvia's voice had a tinge of sarcasm, her presence projecting an evident aura of dominance.

"Y-yes, ma'am," I replied, with my voice slightly trembling as I recovered my breath. The pressure that had engulfed me had vanished almost as fast as it had arrived.

"Good," Sylvia said warmly, her manner transforming from imposing to encouraging.

I collected myself and carefully rose to my feet, her patient eyes set on me.

"You know, kid, there are far more women at the top of the world's hierarchy, whether it's strength or power, than men. Could you explain why?"

Her unexpected and thought-provoking question hung in the air, demanding my attention.

'Because this world is based on a game made for men?'

My mind lingered on the subject, and I couldn't think of a better answer, but I couldn't say it aloud, so I simply demonstrated ignorance on the subject.

"I don't know," I said, my words colored with interest in her point of view.

"Whenever there is conflict, for whatever reason, it is often men who pay the highest price. Their recklessness, unshakeable adherence to honor, and willingness to engage in combat can all lead to their demise. So, here's my first lesson: never be reckless, and keep your mouth shut if you don't know anything about the opposing side."

She clarified and helped me comprehend what she meant.

I nodded in agreement, fully aware that my perspective was very different from the people who lived in this world.

I give zero fuck about ideals like honor or pride that may push others to dangerous behavior. I had learned to value knowledge above boldness a long time ago and to avoid fights if the chances were stacked against me.

"Now let's talk about the main topic" .

She said to bring attention back to her, and I listened intently, waiting for her words.

"I will be teaching you how to master mana sense" .

She stated, and my vision changed, as I found myself in complete darkness.