Enmity

"What was the form of magic you used?" Wendell asks me.

"I don't remember, it just appeared."

He stops walking and starts to think.

"What was it?"

"It was a secret technique. It is a technique created by the first person who used the Thunder Spell. It became a secret because no one could use it, and ended up in oblivion."

"What do you mean? Secret technique?".

"I know it's a little hard to understand, but as time passes you'll get it. Well, let's get to Gyok City. That's where you will do your mission."

He went on and on, but i couldn't get it out of my head that i managed to use a secret technique, i was dying to use it again.

"Well, my first lesson as a master is.... Follow me on this speed of mine! I'll give you a hint. This skill is a body skill type, it makes you faster (this skill is exclusive to thunder mages). Try to concentrate your magic on the outside of your body, and then transfer it on your legs. That's it, let's see how you do."

Right after explaining he simply vanishes like a lightning.

"Wai--! He's gone... What the hell! How can he go like that and leave me alone in a dark forest? What kind of master is that?".

Wendell Never's vision:

I hope he can take care of himself. This is a moment for him to train a little. I have to get there soon, the other Lineages must be waiting.

This is a nice way to see how he will do on his own in a forest. I hope he will be fine.

After a while I finally arrive. The tower where the meeting will take place is a very high place. I wish the master would hold meetings in fixed locations so that i could keep track of the location.

After entering the tower, I talk to the receptionist:

"Hygun".

She quickly leads me to the meeting place. It was behind a fake bookcase. You can hardly see it.

"Thank you."

"Thank you, Wendell Never." As she is leaving, i hear someone approaching me.

"The Lineage of thunder late? How ironic, just the one who is considered the fastest." When i looked back i realized that Naroay Zinglo, the Lineage of Flames had also just arrived, but still said i was late...

"But i'm here. So, no problem, right? Naroay Zinglo." I answer him with a smile.

He just ignores me and goes where the others are.

This is the first time i have come here for a Lineage meeting, they have never held a meeting in this town. This seems like a pretty damaged town, how did they stay in this situation? Well, that's none of my business. I have to go to the meeting.

Now that i am alone, i see the place and it is all white, but in the background i could see a light. As i walk over, i see on the white walls a door with each Lineage name on it.

"Those are probably the rooms." When i get to the end of the hallway i see th-

"Always late, Wendell." Just when i arrive, the master speaks to me.

"Sorry, master. I had an unforeseen event on the way. I ended up running into Joaquin Marshall. I have already reported him to the association." After i say that name, everyone else starts looking at me with curiosity.

"Did you kill him? You know very well that he is one of the most wanted enemies." The master soon asks the question that everyone else wanted to ask.

"No. He managed to escape with the shadows again." It is easy to see the disappointed reaction of the other Lineage. Even they try to hide their reaction.

I start to see the place before going to the same place as the others. The ground was grass and you could feel the wind blowing in your face. The city may have very a bad look, but this place is amazing. Each of them were sitting on the ground and the master just in front of them sitting on a cushion.

After seeing the place, i stand where the others are.

"Well, if my children don't die, i'm happy! The master gives a big smile.

"Well, as you all know the tournament among Lineage wonders is about to begin, with 1 year and 6 months to go. Everyone is already with their chosen student except you, Wendell." It is easy to see his disappointment.

"Well, it's normal since Thunder Magic has almost no successors, you could retire this one already, master." Hyoo and his unfunny jokes. What a annoying guy.

"Hyoo Flaabour, have more respect for the Lineage of thunder, you are on the same side!". The master yells at him and the sadness is evident on Hyoo's face.

"Right, right...".

"Master, I... I... I have a student for the tournament!" I say. All the other Lineage are surprised by this news.

"What is the name of your student?" The Master asks me, showing a smile on his face.

"Light Lioween, he-".

"Lioween? That last name sounds familiar." Naroay Zinglo simply interrupts me, for something that surely won't change anything. I hate him.

"Light Lioween, right? He was the one who hurt my brother, well, he really deserved it, my parents didn't know what he did at school." He speaks, but it was as if he didn't want to admit it.

Light already has an "intrigue" with the Zinglo family... Unlucky kid. Well, Naroay won't let it go cheap, knowing him.

"I see we are going to have an enmity out there." The Master speaks realizing that Light and Naroay are not going to get along very well.

"Anyway, I didn't set up this meeting just to alert them about this.... We found out recently that some people were having very accelerated regeneration in addition to gaining rare spells for no reason. Let's call these people "abnormals". We found 2 of these recently, we managed to capture them, but when they realized they were going to be captured they started to disintegrate. The only thing we found was that the cells and the blood is black. This probably has something to do with the disappearance of some people. Tell your apprentices about it."

Everyone is silent, not knowing what to say.

"Well, you all have a whole day. Spend the night here, and tomorrow you can go."

It is unbelievable how the master says something serious only to say something nice two seconds later.

Everyone responds pleasantly and starts to leave the place, going to their rooms.

After i get close to my room, Naroay approaches and speaks.

"Even though I'm a Lineage i can't beat up an innocent, but in this tournament I'm going to make my little brother kill your apprentice. How serious would your reaction be seeing your only student die? Good night." He disappears immediately.

I just ignore him and go to my room.

The place was very well organized, there was a nice carpet on the floor... I wonder where they bought it? It must be great to sleep on because it is so soft.

It is very different in here. Is this because it is from the Lineage or was it always like this? Besides, the tower was very tidy in the beginning, not following the mores of the whole city... How strange.

After thinking for a while i go to my bed and sleep. I Hope Light will be okay.