Catgirls And Dungeons (Yuri)-Chapter 37: Magic study
"Alright, please wait here for a moment," he says before disappearing into the towering shelves of the library.
I fidget with excitement, bouncing on my heels as I wait. Within minutes, he returns, holding a small book in his clawed hands. He hands it to me with a polite nod.
I glance down at the cover, reading the title:
Arcane: Chapter 1
"Huh?" I blink, tilting my head.
"What's wrong, Miss Felicia?" Karven asks.
"Oh, nothing!" I laugh sheepishly. "It's just… smaller than I expected. And it looks so new!"
For some reason, I had imagined a magic book to be a massive, ancient tome—its pages thick with dust, its leather cover cracked with age, and heavy enough to knock someone unconscious if dropped. But this? This is just a regular book. Small, neat, and barely a few hundred pages long.
Karven chuckles, amused. "Ah, that's just the first chapter copied from the original. The full volume is so large it takes two people to carry it."
"Oh, I see!" I say, grinning as I clutch the book to my chest. "Thank you so much, Mister Karven!"
"My pleasure, Miss Felicia. Good luck on your magical journey."
With my precious book in hand, I hurry back down to the cozy basement room. Eris is still fast asleep, her steady breathing filling the quiet space. I carefully hop onto the couch bed beside her, making sure not to disturb her.
Alright! Deep breath.
I crack open the book, my heart pounding with excitement, and begin reading the very first page.
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Arcane: First Chapter
The book is surprisingly detailed yet incredibly easy to understand. To my surprise, the concept of magic itself is quite simple.
First, what is magic?
Magic is a natural force that has existed since the beginning of time, brought to life through the manipulation of mana—the invisible energy that flows through all living things and the world itself.
By harnessing this force, individuals can perform an extraordinary range of feats. Simple spells might allow one to summon a flicker of fire, conjure small orbs of light, or lighten the weight of objects. Meanwhile, more advanced magic can control the weather, manipulate gravity, or create explosions powerful enough to reshape landscapes.
The possibilities are endless, limited only by three factors:
The amount of mana one possesses
The attribute of their mana core
Their knowledge and mastery of magic
Then, what is mana core?
A mana core functions in a mage's body much like a heart does for the circulatory system. It generates, stores, and circulates mana throughout the body, fueling magical abilities. This core can be strengthened through training, specialized potions, or rare herbs, increasing the user's magical power.
Every mana core has an attribute—an elemental affinity that determines the type of magic a person can wield.
Most individuals have a mana core with just one attribute, allowing them to cast only one type of magic. For instance, a mage with a fire-type core can cast fire spells, while a mage with a water-type core is limited to water-based spells.
And so, how many attributes are there?
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There are eight primary attributes known so far:
Fire
Water
Earth
Wind
Space
Time
Light
Darkness
However, in reality, the number of attributes is limitless.
Each element can manifest in countless unique forms. Fire, for instance, is not merely fire. It can take the form of:
Healing fire that soothes wounds instead of burning
Purifying fire that cleanses curses and impurities
Explosive fire that detonates on impact
Cold fire that burns without heat
Similarly, water can take different forms:
Healing water that restores vitality
Corrosive water that dissolves matter
Cleansing water that removes toxins and curses
Ice, a frozen variation with different properties
So far, thousands of mana core variations have been documented, with new ones emerging every day. No two mages are exactly alike, even if they share the same elemental affinity.
As I finish reading, I can't help but wonder…
What attribute does my mana core hold?
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"Hmmm… so you want to learn magic?"
"Eeek!" I yelp, practically jumping out of my skin.
It's Eris's voice! She startled me right out of my magical daydreams. I was so absorbed in the book that I had completely tuned out everything around me—even Eris, who was lying right next to me!
"Eris! When did you wake up?" I ask, trying to calm my racing heart.
"Hehe, just a few minutes ago," she says with a teasing grin. "You know, I love how your brows furrow when you're concentrating so hard. It's adorable!"
"Eh? My brows?" I blink, touching my forehead, suddenly self-conscious. "Do I really do that?"
"Oh, yes, you do," Eris chuckles, her tail swishing playfully behind her.
But then a realization hits me.
"Wait a minute!" I narrow my eyes. "Did you say anything else besides my brows?"
"Yep," she says, that mischievous twinkle in her eye growing even brighter. "I said you were very cute."
My cheeks ignite instantly. I grab a pillow and smush it over my face.
"Aaaah! Stop! Stop teasing me like that!" I squeak, my voice muffled.
"Hehe," Eris laughs, clearly having the time of her life. "You blush so easily! That's really cute too!"
I groan loudly into the pillow before desperately changing the subject.
"A-Anyway!" I stammer. "Eris, can you use magic? What's your mana core attribute?"
"Oh, my attribute?" she hums, completely unfazed by my flustered state. Then, casually, as if it's the most normal thing in the world, she says—
"Darkness."
I freeze.
Did she just say… darkness?!
My jaw drops. I expected something like ice magic considering how piercingly blue her eyes are, but darkness? That's on a whole new level of cool.
"Woah! That's so awesome!" I squeal, practically vibrating with excitement. "C-Can you… show me?" I look up at her with wide, pleading kitten eyes.
But Eris simply shakes her head, still smiling.
"Nope."
"Ehhh?" I groan, crushed by disappointment. "Please? Just a little?"
I beg. I plead. I even unleash my deadliest weapon—the ultimate kitty eyes attack!
But nothing works.
Eris simply smirks, shakes her head, and keeps her lips sealed, her mysterious darkness magic remaining under wraps.
So now, I know she can wield darkness magic…
But what kind of darkness magic does she have?
I have absolutely no clue.
