Year: X671 November, 6
Early afternoon
Takeshi Haruka POV:
It has been a whole year since I first learned how to read, and in that year I have been learning about our geography of Ishgar.
Ishgar is one of the 3 known continents.
The territory seems to be split into several countries[18].
1.)The Kingdom of Dragnof, a country that existed 400 years in the past;the population was made up of both humans and Dragons co-existing peacefully with each other.
2.)The Kingdom of Fiore, occupying a smaller, secondary peninsula sprouting from the main one, to the west
3.) The Land of Isvan, a country located to the east of Fiore, were we currently reside, apparently our region is not known.
4.)The Principality of Veronica, a small country located in the mountains north to Fiore.
5.)The country of Seven, occupying a peninsula northeast of Fiore.
6.)The country of Bosco, located east of Fiore.
7.) The country of Iceberg, located to the east of Seven, northeast of Bosco, north of Joya, northwest of Bellum and west of the Pergrande Kingdom.
8.)The Kingdom of Stella, located to the east of Bosco, the north of Iceberg and the southwest of Joya.
9.)The country of Minstrel, located to the southeast of Fiore, separated from it by a large gulf with an island in its center
10.) Minstrel is regarded as the "Holy Land of Dance", where its residences practice and excel in the art of dancing.
11.)The country of Midi, located on a small peninsula south of Minstrel.
12.)The country of Desierto, a large region located east of Minstrel.
13.)The country of Joya, located north of Desierto.
14.)The country of Bellum, located east of Desierto, on the eastern shore of the large lake separating it from Desierto and Joya.
15.)The country of Sin, located on a peninsula in the southern part of the continent.
16.)The island of Caelum, located in the sea not far from Minstrel's western shores.
17.)The island of Enca, located south of Sin.
18.)The Pergrande Kingdom, the largest country, located in the easternmost part of the peninsula, linking it to the mainland.
The other two continents are called Alakitasia, apparently its located in the western part of Earth Land, the other known continent is named Guiltina, its location is in the northern part of Earth Land, both continents are unknown to the geography map.
Well discovering, all there is about Ishgar has value, it's valuable to people who want to travel the world.
Speaking of travel, I made my way towards a small known library, it's located near the grocery store grandma first took me.
While walking towards the general area, I spotted a build, at first glance it didn't looked special , aside from how pristine it looked, it's base structure was no different from grandmas house, only difference it was about 2,300 square feet.
However, notice a big sign at the top of the building.
Bloodstone Brigade
"Is this suppose to be a guild name?"
I question uncertainty
I then notice another sign that, what I assume is an advertising their guild.
We the Bloodstone Brigade are
Passionate about our purpose, we seek to ignite conquest through fervent.
We are looking for loyalty, rallying communication, to join our cause against oppression.
I had trouble reading the sign because how awful the hand writing was.
So this our village mercenary people or what some might call a guild.
Anyway to the library, as I made my way towards the front entrance of the library, it was about 3,000 feet square, its base structure looked long and narrow.
I walked into the library, I noticed the very few bookshelves, there was about 16 bookshelves just , from entering the library.
I noticed the Librarian, a women about 155 centimeters, she had cool shade of honey like blonde hair, into a wavy, bob and lobs hair style.
She had a yellow pattern butterfly sun dress, and a purple earring on her left ear.
"Welcome in!"
She happily smiled and welcomed me in.
"Thank you"
I responded.
I headed towards one of the bookshelves where I'm looking for books of magic.
See our world works around magic will to be precise Mana.
See Mana, is inside almost all living things, grandmother said that most living things have Mana some people have high amounts of mana which are most known to be wizard mages and most civilizations have small amounts of mana, because it's the existence of the deity'sessence.
Well at least that's what grandma thinks, and I believe her, because how else can you explain all that amazing magical powers.
I probably should have asked the librarian for directions to the magic section, whatever I just take my time and look for other interesting books, as I look around I noticed a sign that said mages only.
Now that's a problem for me I'm not in a guild or certificate mage.
Hmm, I could sneak in but then again what if I get caught and then be banned from entering the library.
Nope, not good maybe grandma has books about magic maybe she can teach me.
Welp that was a bust, guess I'll just go home and see if grandma can help.
Since I'm still here I might as well look for other books to read, I walked around the library and came across, a sign that said calligraphy.
Calligraphy is known as beautiful writing, grandma first teach me the basics of writing 3 months ago, I think my hand writing wasn't bad nor was it the best, not compared to grandma whose writing skills are top notch some might say perfection as it could be.
I walked over to the section, I noticed almost every book had well written novels and books, still pale compared to grandma.
I looked over and noticed a book called.
The basic of literature and calligraphy.
Now that's worth the, trip to the library, I picked the book , it up it wasn't heavy meaning it weighed about 10 ounces, which would ruffle be about 80 pages long.
I head over to the librarian's desk and place down the book on the counter of the desk.
The librarian paused look over at me and questioned me.
"Are you sure you want to check out this book?"
She looked at me, not judging me, it was more like not expecting a 6 year old to pick up a book with this type of concepts.
"Yes"
I replied.
"Okay have fun little pumpkin and come back"
She, gave me a cute little nickname, only grandma is allowed to call me Little.
She gave me a sheet of paper, with the intention to write down my name and grandma's address.
It sated
[You are signing this, with the intention of borrowing this book or novel,falling to returning the book with 9 whole days you will be charged with a penalty fee of 500 jewels.]
[Your handwritten signature goes here.]
[Your full name and address here]
I signed the contract.
I handed it to her, she replied professionally.
"Thank you."
While handing me the book, I made my way out the front entrance of the library, then I started walking the general area of grandma's house.
I noticed how the sun is getting low, however it's only late afternoon now, grandma told me during the winter and fall seasons the sun comes down much faster and night time arrives sooner.
I arrived at the front door of grandma's house, it had a beautiful red and white flowers decorated around her two front windows.
I walked up to the small pathway that lead to the doorway.
I knocked.
Knock•
Knock•
"Grandma!"
I projected.
A few seconds she opened the door.
"Welcome back little Takeshi"
She welcomed me warmly, with her kindness.
She noticed the book I brought with me.
"Hmm didn't I already teached you how to write?"
She questioned me not scolding me more like If ignored her teaching,noticing the title of the book, indicating the purpose of the book.
"N-no grandma I just want to learn how to write better."
I replied flustered.
Grandma snickered softly by my flustered expression and the tone of my voice, made seem more embarrassing than it should have.
I quickly recovered and asked grandma a question.
"Grandma can you teach me magic"
I chimed in before she could reply to my question.
"Also do you have books about magic"
Grandma replied.
"Okay little Takeshi since your birthday is in almost two months from now, I'll teach you about magic, and all I know."
She added.
"In the meantime, how about you read the magic books that I have."
"Yes!!"
I happily shouted.
Grandma left to her room, probably looking for books there.
A few minutes went by.
She arrived with 4 different books, she handed those 4 over to me.
"Thank you grandma"
I thanked her.
She gave me a small smile and nodded.
I took them and settle them down on a table.
"I'll prepare dinner"
Grandma said.
I picked out the one that was on top,and started reading out loud the title of the book.
It paled in size compared to the other ones it weighed about 6 ounces about 30 so pages, but it's useful.
"Magic theory"
I opened the first page and I immediately noticed the similarities grandma mentioned about mana.
Mana, an invisible spiritual energy or force that gives people, places, and objects power, authority, and prestige.
So mana is a spiritual force that most living creatures have, grandma didn't say places have Mana
However, it specifically sates that mana is traveled throughout the body, this is how magic is able to be used.
Magic is a product of the connection. Though Magic goes beyond reason, it is still born of reason and it takes an enormous amount of concentration and mentalability to use it,this is known as Ethernano.
So Ethernano,is the essence of the deities, grandma mentioned this when I first learned the existence of Mana.
There are 4 types of magic casting.
1.) Maker magic-can manipulate magic to different forms.
2.)Molding magic-is magic that is Channel through hand signs.
3.) celestial spirit magic or summing magic - they are summoned entities that have magical abilities.
4.) Transformation magic- magic that allows the user to take shape of entities.
Done with that book, onto the next one I grab another one and read the title to myself
"Sealing magic"
Channel Mana or magical powers to higher level of Ethernano control.
Types of applications for sealing magic.
Banishments-The power to banish various kinds of subjects
Binding-The power to bind, imprison or otherwise stop targets
Insertion & removal-The power to insert and/or remove anything from and/or to anything.
It's known as the most dangerous and difficult to master.
Sealing-The ability to seal subjects inside selected vessels.
Spell casting-The power to cast spells
Finish reading.
Onto the 3rd book, I read out loud to myself.
"Incantation magic"
The power to use magic by using magic words from a certain languages.
From the looks of it, incantation magic doesn't sound useful, the time to cast magic depends on the speech,however the longer the spell the more powerful it can be.
The fourth and final book, I read the title out loud to myself.
Types of known magic.
"Takeshi dinner is ready"
I heard grandma shout.
I guess I'll save this book when I learn how to do magic.
" I'm going grandma!"
I announced
After dinner, I looked over the basic of literature and calligraphy
And since then, I studied its contents for past 6 days it took me a while to finish.
Well my calligraphy skills improved however still pales compared to grandma.
I will return it on the 7th day of borrowing it.
-End of chapter
(AN)
I thought of how the magic casting, sealing magic and incantation magic will work.
Think of casting magic like rock.
Think of sealing like paper.
Think of incantation like scissors.
The ultimate game of rock vs paper vs scissors.
There will be some magic that can bypass those rules.
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