Lucian stood in the middle of a clearing, his Mana Core pulsing with power inside him. The wind rustled through the trees, but he barely noticed. His mind was deep in calculation, theory, and experimentation.
His new Unique Skill: Researcher allowed him to process thoughts at an absurd speed. This was a perfect match with his special soul that had lived millions of lives.
After all, everyday he would have some memories surfaced as mere flashes of inspiration, others as guiding instincts, and sometime even as a dream where he was the people who hold these memories.
And he was. After all he was a traveller. A soul with the special power of immortality and reincarnation. A being of imperfection due to being a clean slate every reincarnation, yet still have his past lives recorded deep in his soul.
Anyway now, it was time to put his experiments to the test.
Lucian raised his hand, gathering mana.
He envisioned a forest rising, roots breaking through the ground, trees spreading like a tidal wave.
His mana responded, shaping itself into a spell no one had ever seen before.
"[Thousand Trees is Coming]"
The earth rumbled.
From the ground, massive tree trunks burst forth like spears. Their roots lashed out, twisting like living vines, crushing and binding an imaginary enemy.
In mere seconds, an entire forest had sprouted before him.
Lucian smirked.
A large-scale Wood Magic spell capable of overwhelming enemies with nature itself.
With his new power, he started experimenting further, pushing his magic beyond common understanding.
1. Devouring Storm (Wind & Space Magic)
Lucian swung his arm, creating a violent storm vortex. At first, it was simple Wind Magic. Then, he added Space Magic, making the wind distort the very air itself, swallowing anything caught inside. A black storm formed, one that didn't just cut or throw things—it erased them. Perfect for battlefield control.
2. Abyss Gate (Dark & Space Magic)
Lucian extended his hand, visualizing a tear in reality. A deep black hole formed. It was a gate to the void itself, pulling in anything that got too close. Even the surrounding light seemed to be consumed by the darkness. A dangerous spell, but highly effective for trapping enemies.
3. Crystal Fortress (Earth & Ice Magic)
Lucian stomped on the ground, and massive ice-crystal walls rose around him. Unlike normal ice, these crystals were reinforced with Earth Magic, making them harder than steel. The air inside chilled instantly, forming defensive spikes that could impale any enemy who tried to enter. A perfect fortress for a long battle.
As he continued creating new magic, a familiar voice echoed in his mind.
[You have gained the Unique skill: Arcane Creator.]
Lucian's eyes widened.
Arcane Creator?
His body trembled slightly as he felt his understanding of magic increase exponentially.
Now, he could not only create magic—he could modify and improve existing spells with even greater ease.
He clenched his fists, excitement burning in his chest.
If he kept going…
He could create an entire new magic system that would revolutionize the world.
And he had only just begun.