“Adion!?”
Is that…Aiden?
Adion stared at the figure who had just entered the building, looking around frantically.
“I swear I saw him,” Aiden said to an elven girl with long white hair beside him.
“Your brother? I thought he…” The girl didn’t finish the sentence.
“Brother?” Adion murmu...
2024-02-21 14:26:56 +0000 UTC View PostAre they going to say anything?
The professors all stared at Adion, trying to see if he was serious. He had just boldly claimed to be the strongest student by far, after all.
“A bold statement,” Lukas said calmly, “Why would you say that?”
“I am Gifted,” Adion said, “And my Gift is very powerful in a one-...
2024-02-20 12:58:04 +0000 UTC View Post“When will you be back, boss?” Perk asked.
“I don’t know, but I’ll get back and let you know the situation as soon as I can. You have money, so just stay here and train while you wait for me to come back.” Adion said, turning to leave. He had gotten the brothers a room at an inn fairly close to the Academy so that he could be a...
2024-02-19 12:16:27 +0000 UTC View PostI hope there are some interesting people joining this year. Rellitha thought to herself as she stood staring out the window. She had a full view of the thousands of youngsters who had already begun lining up for admission.
I heard there is some Noble guy from Delovan that has reached high Bronze. I wonder if that’s true. 2024-02-16 15:21:24 +0000 UTC View Post
“What’s the hold-up!?” Adion yelled for Holen to hear.
“There seems to be a problem up ahead!” Holen responded.
What is it this time? We don’t have time for any more delays.
Adion stepped out of the carriage to get a look at the situation.
It was a complete stop on the road. Carriages blocked the road...
2024-02-15 13:50:27 +0000 UTC View Post“Boss, the carriage is here,” Perk’s voice sounded from outside Adion’s room.
Adion stopped his meditation and went to open the door.
“Did everything look alright?” Adion asked as he opened the door to Perk and Tib standing outside.
“The carriage looked to be in good condition,” Perk said, “The driver was a bi...
2024-02-14 15:16:22 +0000 UTC View PostHow does he do that? Every detail is so precise. Every shade brings an incredible sense of depth. It’s almost like I am looking through a window, not staring at a painting. And it’s almost as if the painting tells me what the painter wants me to know.
Adion was standing behind Quahim, watching the old elf paint. It was somethi...
2024-02-13 15:16:13 +0000 UTC View PostIt took a lot longer than I expected, but I guess it’s finally finished. I don’t think I can drag it out any longer. I’ll soon see her for real, so I guess it’s okay.
Adion turned away from his painting to look outside. The ground had a thin layer of snow on it.
It’s still not even winter for a week, but it alr...
2024-02-12 15:58:58 +0000 UTC View Post“There! I feel it! It’s the aura of high Stone strength,” Perk said.
“Well, done,” Adion said, nodding approvingly, “It seems like you haven’t slacked off.”
“Of course not, boss,” Perk opened his eyes and responded. He and his younger brother were sitting on the floor facing Adion.
Adion had been training t...
2024-02-09 13:04:48 +0000 UTC View PostThat should be enough meditation for the morning. I’ll ask the brothers if they want to have breakfast.
Adion got up from his bed and headed out of his room. As he opened the door, though, he saw Perk standing outside with an eager expression on his face. His younger brother was beside him, looking around with a bored look.
<... 2024-02-08 14:09:17 +0000 UTC View Post“It’s the building down there,” Perk told Adion as he pointed out a building further down the street.
“Mm,” Adion nodded and dragged Perk behind the building where they were standing. Out of sight of anyone that might be keeping an eye out.
It’s not exactly the slums, but we are still outside the city walls. That buil...
2024-02-07 13:54:30 +0000 UTC View Post“Evening, Adion,” The bartender, an old elven man called Belkim, greeted Adion as he entered the inn, “Want some warm food?”
“No thanks,” Adion said with a polite smile, “I just ate.”
“Alright then,” Belkim nodded.
Due to being absorbed with his painting, Adion had skipped lunch back at Hevima. So Adion had...
2024-02-06 13:57:50 +0000 UTC View Post“Adion, quick!” Quahim yelled as he jumped up from his seat.
Adion immediately got to his feet, too. Only a second passed before the image of ‘Atao’ appeared in the back of Adion’s mind, but it was a second too late.
“You got me,” Adion said, taking his seat again.
“Mm,” Quahim nodded, sitting down and picking...
2024-02-05 14:11:08 +0000 UTC View PostCome on, this has to be useful during the day. Adion thought as he conjured a shadow and tried to Will it denser faster than the Will of the world could sweep it away from his control.
He was sitting on the carpet in Quahim’s study. Sweat was running down his temples, not from physical strain but from the heat. Summer had arrive...
2024-02-02 15:33:19 +0000 UTC View PostI wonder what the best paintings during the Age of Wonder were like. Adion thought to himself as he was sitting on the carpet in Quahim’s studio, reading one of the books Quahim had lent him. It was a book about art, and Adion was just getting to a part of paintings from long ago.
It was almost summer, and Adion had read through...
2024-02-01 14:36:01 +0000 UTC View PostI am finally ready.
Adion opened his eyes. He had made sure his core was completely full and ready to advance. He was sitting cross-legged on his bed. The sun’s first rays of light made their way in through his window, lighting up the room. Now that he could advance any time he wanted, Adion took the opportunity to just be in th...
2024-01-31 14:58:16 +0000 UTC View Post“So,” Quahim said as the two finished eating, “Let’s talk about shadows, shall we?”
Adion was sitting opposite Quahim on a carpet on the floor. Adion hadn’t seen any tables in Quahim’s studio, and he didn’t mind eating on the floor.
“Yes,” Adion nodded his head, looking at Quahim expectedly. They hadn’t talked ...
I should stop here. I don’t want to show up for my first lesson with a completely dried-up Will, after all.
Adion stopped his meditation and got up from his bed, stretching his body slightly before heading out of his room.
Adion had gotten a new room now that his teammates had left. The inn he was staying at now was closer...
2024-01-29 13:29:53 +0000 UTC View Post“So, what’s up, Adion?” Rufus asked as he took a seat on Adion’s bed.
Adion had invited his teammates to his room after breakfast. He had a lot to tell them. And he couldn’t say anything at the dinner the night before as Termon and Prago were there.
“Well, I had a very eventful day yesterday,” Adion said. He then began ...
2024-01-26 15:29:09 +0000 UTC View PostAs Adion finally spotted the hotel down the street, he had calmed down a little. If that painter wanted him harm, he would have already done something. Adion wouldn’t be able to resist.
But this is all still very odd. Is it really the case that having a shadow affinity is incredibly rare? And Quahim is simply looking for a disciple? ...
2024-01-25 14:27:52 +0000 UTC View Post“I’m already in love with the place,” Rufus said, looking out of the carriage, “Let’s stay here for a while.”
“We’re not in a hurry, so a few days won’t hurt,” Termon nodded.
“I’m glad we chose Rethi to visit, it looks so peaceful,” Sahra said, also looking out of the carriage as it made its way down the ci...
2024-01-24 14:35:36 +0000 UTC View Post“Feels nice to get out of there,” Sahra said as the view of Ellia disappeared below the horizon. She then turned to Termon and hurriedly added, “No offense, your manor was lovely. I’m sure Ellia is really nice during other circumstances.”
“Don’t worry about it,” Termon smiled, “I’m well aware of how hard it can be to i...
“When did you grow taller than me?” Prago asked Adion as they greeted each other. Termon had only been gone for 20 minutes before returning to the guest house together with Prago.
“I’ve always been taller than you,” Adion said.
“You’re a year younger. Why is life so unfair?” Prago complained.
“Alright, let’s...
2024-01-22 13:49:48 +0000 UTC View Post“Finally,” Adion said as the port of Ellia appeared in the distance. He and his teammates were all up on deck, not wanting to stay on the ship for a second more than necessary.
“You’ve had it rough,” Rufus said as he put a hand on Adion’s shoulder.
“But I did it,” Adion nodded in satisfaction.
“Did what?” Sa...
2024-01-19 13:37:04 +0000 UTC View Post“Won’t be long before I reach middle Bronze,” Astor’s annoying voice disrupted Adion’s meditation.
Adion opened his eyes to look at him. Astor was sitting cross-legged on his bed, looking at Adion with a smug expression.
“You said you were stronger than me back at Lermen, right?” Astor continued, “I have no doubt I’...
2024-01-18 13:52:36 +0000 UTC View Post“Adion!” Adion woke up to Benji’s loud yell and his door bursting open.
“What the-” Adion got out of bed quickly, prepared to get attacked. The look on Benji’s face gave him a bad feeling.
“The Tyllen family manor has been attacked,” Benji said in a serious voice, “It’s chaos out there. No one knows much about wha...
2024-01-17 14:34:53 +0000 UTC View PostHaven’t eaten since lunch yesterday, have I. Guess I’ll get some breakfast before meditating.
Adion got out of his bed and did some light stretches before getting dressed.
I can’t slack off now just because I’ve reached peak Bronze. I’m so close to becoming a Silver mage; it’s not much longer before my core i...
2024-01-16 14:24:10 +0000 UTC View Post“Adion, come on. You haven’t joined us for drinks for weeks,” Rufus's loud voice came from outside Adion’s door, disrupting his meditation.
“Haah,” Adion sighed and went to talk to Rufus.
“I don’t have time, Rufus,” Adion said as he opened the door, “I’m training.”
“There is a limit to training, you kn...
2024-01-15 15:09:27 +0000 UTC View Post“Sell, are you up yet?” Sellitha woke up to Sahra’s voice and knocking on her door. “I’m going to get something to eat. Do you want to join me?”
Sellitha didn’t answer immediately. She stayed in bed, staring at the ceiling as memories of the previous night flooded her mind.
Did I really do that? I kissed Adion?...
2024-01-12 14:33:59 +0000 UTC View Post“Cozy,” Sahra commented as they stepped inside Mergen’s.
“When will that bard start singing?” Rufus asked.
“The few times I’ve been here, he goes up a few hours after sundown and sings some songs for about an hour. I’m not sure exactly when, but we should have plenty of time,” Lomin said.
“Wait, you’ve bee...
2024-01-11 14:24:43 +0000 UTC View Post