Left Behind

Everyone is standing in the yard.

"Before we get down to business, Renjii and Roy, you guys did very well yesterday." Shira praises them

"Today I will teach you 'Mana Control'!" Shira says

"What's that?" Renjii asks

"Good question but before that, Roy, let me tell you something"

"Yeah?"

"Chant a little when you utilize your magic. It will provide a 'buff' to it."

"Oh, okay. I will do that from now." Roy remarks and he begins to think, 'Now I have to come up with a strange name for my techniques like Takagi and the rest.'

"So, what I'm about to teach you today is crucial! You must practice it on a regular basis!" Shira says

"Well then, let me explain the Mana Core-

A Mana Core is classified into six colors: black, red, orange, yellow, silver, and white. One's Mana color starts off as black, due to the body's blood and other impurities mixed with the Mana particles as they form together into a Mana Core. Each stage of the Mana core colors is split into three shades (dark, solid, and light), except silver which is split into the initial, mid, and high, and white core which does not have stages. In general, the lighter the Mana Core color, the purer one's Mana Core is. Mana is essential to use Magic. It exists in the atmosphere and is divided into particles of each element. The power to control Mana is largely genetic. Research showed that roughly 1 in 100 children are able to sense Mana, which can only be tested when one's Mana Core is completely developed — anywhere from early adolescence to late teen years. Once a Mana Core manifests, a translucent barrier forms around the awakened, which lasts a couple of minutes. The Mana Core becomes purer as impurities are filtered out over time, with the stages for each color being dark, solid, and light. The colors of the Mana Core include Black, Red, Orange, Yellow, Silver, and White." Shira explains.

"Understandable." Roy says

"So, how can we learn it?" Renjii asks

"Ok I will tell teach you one by one, let's start with Renjii."

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Renjii learned Mana Control after an hour of meditation. After that, Mio's turn came. Another hour or so passed.

"Phew, that was tiring. But I feel so refreshed now." Mio says while stretching her body.

"I know, right?" Renjii says

It's now Roy's turn.

"Roy, come here." Shira says

Roy comes forward and Shira continues, "Turn around and sit in a lotus position."

Roy does as Shira says.

"Now close your eyes and start taking long breaths."

"Good. Now try to gather all your Mana in your stomach."

Roy follows Shira's instructions.

After that Shira puts his arms on Roy's shoulder. He then squeezes with both of his thumbs in Roy's shoulders, then he squeezes again on his neck, then squeezes in the center of his back and puts his right palm on his back and gives a push. Immediately Roy's aura of fire starts to come out.

"Now, start to open your eyes slowly"

"I triggered all of your Mana points. It will allow your Mana to flow freely throughout your entire body." Shira explains

"Hmm, I see." Roy says

"Let's go inside now that we're done. I'd like to say something to guys." Shira says and walks inside the base

"Okay!" The Trio says and follows Shira inside.

"Before that, go and get some rest. I will tell you guys everything at dinner." Shira stops and says then continues to walk.

"Okay." The Trio says and goes to their rooms.

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At Night,

They are currently sitting at the dining table.

"Now that we have finished eating, let's get down to business." Shira says and continues.

"As you have seen at the Supreme King's place, he invited me to train under him."

"Yeah, and you rejected him." Renjii says

"Well…I didn't…reject him. I accepted his proposal…"

"…"

"Today will be the last day we spent together." Shira says and continues, "Don't worry about not having a teacher anymore. Because Jin Akanishi will teach you guys from now on."

"Wh-What?!"

"The Supreme King's son will teach us personally?!"

"Yeah. We will be going to Deylan again." Shira says

"I see." Mio replies

"…"

"I am sorry for not being able to teach you guys more." Shira says in a low voice

"Don't apologize, it doesn't suit you." Roy says

"…" Shira stays silent

"Anyway, I'll be going now. I need to sleep. Bye" Roy says and gets up from his chair.

"Yeah me too." Mio and Renjii says at the same time and does the same as Roy

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The next morning,

"Akira, come to my base."

*Whoosh*

A portal opens in front of Shira.

"Are you guys all set? This is most likely the final time you will see this base." Shira says

"Yeah, we are ready." The Trio says

Akira then, exactly like previously, opens a portal to Deylan. They repeat the process as the previous time.

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They enter The Supreme King's palace and head toward his office.

*Knock* *Knock*

"Come in."

*Creek*

They open the door and go inside. They bow after seeing Sanji and Jin inside the room.

"You are here, Shira!" Sanji says

"I'm sure Shira has already told you this, but I'll repeat it for you. You'll be practicing under Jin from now on, while Shira will be training under me." Sanji says

"Should I open a portal to Palacearia?" Akira asks

"Yes." Jin says

Akira then creates a portal directly to Palacearia

"See you later." Jin says and continues, "Follow me."

The Trio follows him and goes through the portal.

x-------- End of Volume 1 --------x

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