6 Chapter 6

*Four years later*

*Snap*

"Phew… this is enough for now".

Draco picked up his wooden sword, at least what is left of it, and threw it to the pile of broken wood swords. It's not sharp but it was somewhat sturdy in the hands of a normal child.

Why all this training? For several reasons. I was preparing to be an adventurer and the other was to protect himself and his siblings from slave traders.

It happened on my fourth birthday, I was having a rare moment of fun practicing my partial transformations, to see my current limit as I was a reincarnated person, I couldn't connect with kids my age easily as their actions felt stupid at times so my only fun was playing weird board games and reading books. The books were very cringe but had to manage what I could get as they were expensive.

A group of merchants arrived in the village to sell their wares and a few slave traders managed to sneak in with them while unknown to us. We were lucky my grandpa John was always keeping an eye on us and they got caught. So it was decided that I start training my body early. As my siblings will be joining me in training next year.

*Sigh*

I looked at my small hands with calluses. ' it's all for the future' I thought solemnly to myself.

This training would serve to increase my chances of gaining good development abilities when I get access to falna. Skill is very important since I have a few and most of them will only become active when I get a gods blessing. So I know for a fact that I would be a top adventurer.

The most Powerful familias are still around but in three years or so the black dragon will probably kill them. 'Come to think of it was a black guy in my last life and a black dragon this life at least that's what I can tell from the Colour of my scales, what is up with that? And my skin and horns are dark too' these random thoughts popped in my head as I made my way home to take a bath and head to study.

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*Back home*

As soon as I arrived home I was greeted by my cute siblings as they were glad to see me home. I managed to escape from them as I made my way to the study to read some books on herbs and potions.

*A few hours later*

I finished memorizing all I could from the book and was about to go to the next one when I heard a call from my grandmas. Oh I did I forget to say that we built a new large house on the outskirts of the village, or should is it a town now. Anyway after the walk was completed more people felt It safe to move in but my grandparents said it was safer for us to live outside close to the farms in the outskirts. Seems the slave traders had an easy time getting in when the village became a town. So I live with my parents, siblings and grandparents.

"Draco come here" I heard my grandma shout my name. So I dropped the book I was about to read a went towards the direction her voice came from as it wasn't hard with my enhanced senses. When I got to her, saw a lady with my grandma.

"This is Draco, my grandson I told you about" my grandma Anita said to the elf.

"Hello I am Draco pleased to meet you" I said as I eyed the lady suspiciously. I mean she had her face and body mostly covered, who wouldn't be suspicious.

"No need to be wary Draco, this is Rize a high elf, she is also considered royalty in the elven society and a friend of mine, who is well versed in magic and alchemy" said my grandma as I dropped my wary gaze and apologized to her.

"It's no problem, I am Rize and as Anita said I am a friend. She invited me over here to train you in magic. It has been a long time since I have heard of a dragon kin so I was curious of it was true, your species is somewhat related to spirits, dragons and we elves". She said as she inspected me. 'could she be into kids' I thought as she eyed me but did not approach.

"Ok now introductions are done, I will lead Rize to the guest room. And Draco you will start learning from tomorrow" my grandma said as she led Rize to the guest room.

*The next day*

Early in the morning I woke up and went to do my daily work out with consists of jogging, push-ups, power walks and sit ups. Then I proceed to swing different wooden weapon replicas as I did not know what I wanted to specialize in yet. After my workout I went back home to have breakfast with the family. There I met Rize waiting for me at the entrance, still wrapped up revealing little to no skin.

"After breakfast, come to the study train in magic and other crafts I can pass on to you" as she walked back to her room.

*30 minutes later*

I went to call on Rize, after which we went to the study. Upon entering the study we sat down, then Rize began her lecture .

"There are two types of magic, one based on your species and ability, called congenital magic. And you, a dragon kin have a very high affinity with nature and elemental magic. While the other magic type is called acquired magic" Said Rize.

" Most magic known currently was developed by the Elves of the past. However they might have been magic made by other races such as yours but have been lost in time. Even if found it is mostly used for magic research for those who chose to delve those depths. Magic requires several forms of chanting, as the magic without falna is not optimal for combat. It requires dozens of lines to be cast, but also weaker in comparison to the ones cast with falna. The magic cast with falna also requires chants, it is also hard to control as the power accumulates the longer the chant. When the caster becomes unable to control the magic power, an ignis fatuus occurs, causing it to explode and damage the caster. As magic uses mind to cast, an overuse can cause the caster to faint, a condition known as mimd down or mind zero. Any questions ?" Rize asked as she concluded her basic explanation of magic.

I replied "No" as she continued to give me a run down on how spells work and how to manipulate mind.

"People have between one to three slots form magic maximum with falna, and the acquisition of the rest after getting your first magic would be harder except the use of rare grimoire. But more can be used by passing through rigorous training and rituals in traditional magic". Rize said as she continued to explain the intricacies of magic that I didn't know. After explaining it I was guided on how to manipulate the mind to cast spells which would be my main focus before moving on to memorizing spell chants. 'Hopefully, my spell book grimoire will record all the spells chant' I thought to myself as I continued trying to feel the magic around me.