Chapter 15 - Dark Burst and Balance

As Skalain kept thinking, he was not aware of the fact that he was not the only one with a mission in mind.

As the two figures donned their black mage robes, their identities hidden from prying eyes, as they discussed their mission on behalf of the organization known as Secret Light.

The man named Alvin, a seasoned light mage, glanced at his friend Alice as he started to speak.

"The time has come to retrieve the gemstone staff,"

Alvin then looked out the window and saw that nobody was paying attention to their house. He continued to talk.

"It is said to be one of the original magic staffs that were created by Lightbringer Eldar. We have received enough information to know that it is not a high-level item, but it contains simple runes that are lost in time."

"So, it is a valuable artifact."

Alice nodded as her gaze fixed on the map spread out before her.

"We know that the staff itself is hidden in the Kavrial Noble House,"

Alice replied, tracing a finger along the faded ink lines denoting the Kavrial Manor location.

"I believe we can expect at least two mid-level dark mage apprentices."

"We must be careeful. Not that apprentices are dangerous but because of our identity." Alvin warned, his tone infused with both caution and excitement.

"I believe those dark mages are not strong."

"But we always have to keep in mind that we are within the borders of dark mages."

"If the battle breaks out, all the dark mages in the city will be awakened and start to look for us to take a piece from us."

"Indeed, we should try to not gather any attention to ourselves."

Alvin smiled and nodded.

He reached out to grasp Alice's arm and kissed her deeply as he looked deep into her eyes.

"Together, we will complete our mission." Alvin declared.

Alice blushed as she added

"We are the light bearers, tasked with bringing illumination to the realms."

As Alice uttered the words that signify their connection to Secret Light. The mission officially started.

With a final nod of agreement, Alice and Alvin prepared to embark on their mission in the shadows of the stone house.

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Skalain's mind buzzed with excitement as he poured over the pages of the tome, his eyes fixated on the description of the Dark Burst spell. His fingers traced the intricate diagrams and symbols, absorbing the essence of the spell into his consciousness.

"Dark Burst," Skalain whispered.

"Concentrate magical energy, unleash explosive dark energy, and be intriguing."

Skalain closed his eyes and commented.

"A simple dark magic for close combat, using concentrated dark energy to cause dark magic explosions from the palm that turn the target to smithereens."

"A spell like this would be useful for me right now."

He recalled the lessons of control in the tomes, the importance of balance, and the risks associated with the darker arts.

As he visualized the process described in the tome, Skalain could feel that controlling and using magic is not that simple.

With a steady breath, he began to channel his magical energy, allowing it to dance within his palms.

A tingling sensation spread through Skalain's hands,

"This is it,"

"I must strike the delicate balance between power and restraint. The release must be controlled and channeled with precision."