The next day...
Arya: Finished packing? Let's go.
Dina, Gamma: Done!
After one day of travel...
Arya: Alright, stop here. Let's take a break. Eat and chat for a bit.
Arya: Gamma, what kind of weapon do you want to use? (Pulls out various weapons.) Here's a small, thin one-handed sword, a karambit, a pistol, and a spool of thread that can cut through anything if infused with magic.
Gamma: Hmmm, I'm not sure. Do you have any recommendations?
Arya: Good. I recommend the thread.
Gamma: Why the thread?
Arya: You can turn invisible, right? If you run into someone who has the SEARCH skill, you can use the thread to trick them — set traps or block their path. This thread can't be cut or melted, because it's made of mytril.
Gamma: Mytril?! You mean that super rare material?! Where did you get it?
Dina: Don't think too hard. He's abnormal. All those weapons except the pistol are made of mytril, including my two daggers.
Arya: I got it from a mine, but you need the SEARCH skill to find mytril veins. And even if you find it, mining it is really tricky — you have to be careful or the tunnel could collapse. Processing mytril is tricky too. The reason I use it is because it's a metal that channels magic very easily.
Gamma: Amazing! Then I want the thread!
Arya: Okay. First, try to feel your magic energy.
Gamma: But I don't have magic, I can only use the vanish skill.
Arya: No, every living being has magic inside their body. But if they aren't gifted, they can't use it. You are gifted — you just need a little training. For example... (Channels magic energy into Gamma's palm) — try to remember what that felt like.
Gamma: Warm... a little cold... kind of soothing?
Arya: Exactly. That's magic energy. Try to find that same feeling inside your own body. Close your eyes and calm your mind.
Gamma: Hummm... "Magic energy, magic energy"... Hmm...
Can't find it, big bro.
Arya: Haha, it's okay. Just relax and keep trying...
Gamma: Hummmm...! Oh! Is this it? It feels just like my palm did earlier!
Arya: Good! Now try to release it and channel it into the thread.
Gamma: Channel it?
Arya: Think of the thread as an extension of your hand. You have to feel the magic flowing into it.
Gamma: Okay, I'll try... Whoa, the thread is kind of glowing!
Arya: Nice, you really are talented, even though you're only nine. Just like the two of us when we first trained. Now try cutting that tree with the thread infused with magic.
Slice! — the tree is cut cleanly.
Gamma: Whoa?! It got cut without any pressure at all!
Arya: I told you it can cut through anything. It's also enchanted so it won't hurt the user or allies nearby. So, the next step is training your fingers and palms so you can handle the thread skillfully. It can reach up to 1 km in length.
Gamma: Got it, I'll train super hard!
Arya: Good. Now let's eat.
Dina: Nom nom... You guys done?
Arya: Yeah—wait, why is there barely any food left here?!
Dina: You two were chatting too much, so I ate some.
Gamma: Big sis Dina!! Why are you so greedy?! I only had a little!
Dina: Hahaha! First come, first served!
Arya: Alright, alright, here's more. (Pulls out more food from a magic pouch.)
Gamma, Dina: Yayyy!!!
Gamma: ?! (Looks at Dina) You already ate a lot, so no more for you!
Dina: What?! Don't be stingy!
Arya: Hahaha!