Rebirth in Aetheria: The Rise Of The Underdogs
Practice the sword and control the Aether
Several days have passed since I was inside this cave. These times, I used it to practice the sword diligently. However, the uncle who was always around was just watching me closely. He looked calm, but every move I took, he quickly gave a correction.
“Arthur, your movements are too long and waste a lot of unnecessary energy.” said uncle while looking at me attentively. “Remember, in battle, every movement must be efficient and precise.”
Slowly, my uncle approached me and patiently taught me a sword technique that was different from what my father had taught me. He conveyed every detail of the movement, clarifying every step, so that I could feel the energy vibrations in my sword.
“Now, focus on the flow of Aether in your body.” he said gently. “Let the Aether flow in your sword, and your body will be an extension of the energy itself.”
I tried to understand every single word uncle well. I focused my mind on the Aether within me, feeling the flow of energy flowing gently and rhythmically. As I swung my sword, Aether seemed to be dancing around him, giving additional strength to the attack.
“Good, Arthur! You start to understand it.” praise uncle while smiling proudly.
However, my training journey is not over. Uncle kept guiding me, teaching me sword tricks I never dreamed of. He explored my potential and talent, helping me hone my rudimentary skills.
I began by meditating to gather the Aether around me, so that I could return to training. That uncle was very kind, he took care of me like he was my father, and also he taught me like a competent teacher. He always rebukes me and scolds me if I make a mistake.
But sometimes I remember unpleasant events, my hatred for the bandits who attacked my family and friends. I would have to kill them more brutally, had one of them been alive. I have to kill everything even if I have to go to hell.
My anger and resentment towards the bandits made me unable to think rationally. Suddenly my uncle immediately rebuked me. “Arthur. It doesn't matter if you think like that. But filling your heart with hatred and resentment will only harm you. Instead, you must step forward and live life with courage.”
I who heard the words from uncle instantly realized, if I fall into hatred and revenge, I am the same as the people who harassed me in my past life.
“Thank you uncle, for reprimanding me.” I smiled and laughed a little.
“Oh yes, Arthur, I'm a little curious.” said the uncle with a face full of curiosity. “I know, humans can usually only control Aether when they are teenagers, but how can you create Aether cores and manipulate Aether more powerful than adults?”
I smiled with pride at my incredible ability. “If my parents say, I am a genius child.” I say with a little bragging.
“Then, you can definitely do this quickly.” said the uncle enthusiastically.
“Learn what?” many confused.
The uncle then picked up a stick and walked in front of me. “Meditate while absorbing Aether while moving, or in short you can do Aether rotation. If you have mastered it, you can also do it while fighting.” explain uncle while exemplifying his movements with the stick he holds.
I was surprised by what I saw. “How can uncle do it?” askaiku.
“Humans have a short understanding pattern of Aether. Try to clear your mind first and start from small movements, then continue to practice slowly.” explained uncle patiently.
I listened diligently and tried to do what he said. However, it turned out to be more difficult than I thought. Although I tried several times, there was only a slight improvement from my practice. I remained not desperate and kept trying to follow uncle's lead.
“You know, Arthur, the best advantage of this technique is that it allows you to fight better, while still absorbing the Aether stably.” added uncle with a warm smile.
A few weeks passed, I was tireless in learning to do Aether rotation. As a result, I finally managed to master this technique well.
“Must be, I managed to master it.” I said happily, feeling the flow of Aether flowing so beautifully in my body.
“Good, Arthur. You have mastered it.” praise uncle while approaching me. “Now, we will learn about the basic element.”
When uncle introduced the concept of the basic elements, I sat in front of him with great concentration, ready to absorb every word that came out of his mouth. With sparkling eyes, I look forward to the answer to the big question within me, do I have a basic element?
Uncle seriously explained, “Element base is the foundation of all magic power. There are four basic elements: fire, water, earth, and air. Each element has different characteristics and strengths. And you also must have known that man can master all the basic elements, if he has the affinity of one of the elements.”
I listened carefully, trying to understand every word that came out of his mouth. I felt that this knowledge could be the key to further developing my magic abilities.
“To manipulate the elements, you must connect with the flow of Aether that is in you, everyone is born with the built-in elements that he has.”
“How is uncle, so that I know what elements are in me?” my question is full of enthusiasm.
I tried to concentrate my mind in the flow of Aether within me. However, a few moments passed and I never felt anything about the element in me.
“Uncle, why don't I feel any elements?” I'm confused.
“After Arthur let uncle check your body.” Uncle held my body, and at that moment my body seemed to be enveloped by a sharp Aether energy. It felt like thousands of needles were piercing my body, and I couldn't bear the pain. Eventually, I lost consciousness.
When my consciousness had returned, I saw that my entire body was filled with Aether energy shining down on my body. The uncle beside me seemed to be doing something to my body.
“Uncle what happened to my body?” I asked my uncle.
Uncle just smiled a little. “There is nothing Arthur I just transferred my life energy and also contact with Aurelius to you.”
I was more and more confused by uncle's remark, I asked again, “What does uncle mean, I don't understand at all?”
“When I checked your body as well as your Aether coremu, I found that you have absolutely no qualifications to manipulate the elements or it could be said that you have absolutely no basic elements.” clear uncle carefully. “However, you don't have to worry. With my life energy residing within you, you can now manipulate all the basic elements, and if you focus on your practice, you can upgrade your element to Divine Seen.”
“But why did uncle do it all to me?” aska I want to know.
Uncle sighed, “I don't have much time left. Those who are teaching me soon will arrive at this cave.”
My consciousness was getting blurry, everything felt so fast and unexpected. “What uncle mean? Who's chasing uncle?”
“Arthur with my life energy residing within you, now quickly you pull out the sword that stuck inside Aurelius.” The uncle told me to draw the sword.
“But uncle why?” Ask me confused.
“Quick take it.” I obey the words of uncle.
Suddenly a light like the one that had happened to me when I fell appeared inside this cave. I did not understand what was happening at the moment, but I tried to pull out the sword that had stuck in Aurelius' body. When I pulled out the sword a strange feeling entered my body, but I tried not to think about it, with all my strength I finally managed to pull out the sword, but suddenly Aurelius' body suddenly disappeared.
“Arthur fast here!” Said uncle with a shout.
I ran over to uncle, but suddenly his body gave off a light filled with Aether. The person who had looked old, now turned into a dazzling young figure, with wings and two horns on his head. Such a bright light emanated from his body, as if showing the incredible power he possessed.
“Arthur seems, when we can only get here, keep the sword and also take care of the child of Aurelius. Since I gave you my life energy, those who were after me managed to find me. So now I'm going to send you near your parents' territory with teleport magic. Then get ready.” Said the uncle who had already changed form into a younger figure.
When I was still digesting uncle's changes, suddenly another person appeared from the teleport light that was in front of the two of us. His form was almost similar to that of a changed uncle, with a strong posture and also had wings and horns on his head. However, the aura he was emitting was different, as if the killing intent he was emitting was extremely intimidating which made it difficult for me to breathe.
That person stepped forward confidently, staring at uncle sharply. “Looks like you can't escape anymore, Helios. You better hand it over and you can die more peacefully.”
“Uncle, better we go together.” My words that held tightly to the sword I had pulled out of Aurelius' body. Being between two figures that were so strong made my heart thump, yet I tried to remain calm.
Uncle took out teleport magic around me, then gently he pushed me to enter the teleport light. “Arthur, someday if there is a chance, we will meet again, and I will explain everything. Then before we meet again, you must become strong and be able to enjoy your life.”
I still don't understand what my uncle said. “Uncle, wait! I still have a lot to say!”
However, our gaze was obstructed by the increasingly blinding teleport light. I felt my body lifted off the ground, pulled into such a powerful Aether flow. My gaze began to blur, and I could no longer see the face of the uncle who was talking to me.
“See you, Arthur.” the voice of that uncle resonates in my mind.
I felt like I was being dragged in a time tunnel, the teleport light taking me to a place I had never met before. Mixed feelings filled my heart. I felt sad that I had to leave my uncle who had saved me.
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