Darkness

Leus went to his desk, took the book (The Art of Buffs), and placed it at the bottom of the bookshelf, Beside (The Healing Capabilities).

'Only a single light book is left'

(The Abstract of Illusory)

He pondered for a while but he decided against focusing on it

'I think I'll leave Abstracts for the end, I don't really have a way to actually speed up the process and I don't think it's mandatory right now.

Instead of spending a couple of months learning a single abstract, I'll focus on learning more spells'

Leus' plan was simple

'If I learn enough spells and somehow increase the quality of my mana again, then I should be able to learn concepts easier later on'

He noticed that the stronger he became the clearer he was able to control mana

'In theory, Nothing should be different about Abstracts, Right?'

'Actually, Why am I worrying too much, I should just ask Arno'

Leus walked out of the room and once again, The library was lively, And many people looked at him

'The quietness of the library and the stares create such a strange atmosphere'

But honestly, Leus didn't mind, He walked straight to Arno

Arno said with a sigh

"Finally"

Leus felt a bit confused when he heard that

"Finally what?"

"Never mind it, What brings you here now?"

Leus was puzzled, but he continued to the point

"Master, I'm now able to silently cast all the light spells you gave me.

What should I do next? Do I work on the abstract of illusory or do I start Darkness spells?"

Arno sighed again

"Your progress is impeccable, Leus.

At first, I collected all the potential Abstracts for you to study because I wasn't aware of your natural affinity. So, I got everything ready.

My intention wasn't for you to comprehend everything; honestly, unlocking Abstracts for an element you're not naturally connected to at this stage is exceptionally rare.

However, since it's feasible, then yes, you should definitely learn it.

Begin with the Darkness spells first tho. Typically, mastering Abstracts comes as the final step before focusing on acquiring a skill.

The more adept you become with mana, the simpler it is to unlock abstracts."

'As I expected, I was right'

"Do Abstracts help me evolve?"

"No, You must unlock a skill, Abstracts are useful and even mandatory sometimes, But still, You won't become Elite unless you unlock a skill"

Leus nodded

"I'll start working on Darkness then"

"Very well, If you face any problems come to me, tho I doubt that you would."

Leus smiled and nodded again

"Thanks, Master."

Leus went back to his room and went to the bookshelf

It was easy to discern Darkness books, It was all black

'As expected I guess'

Leus took out 3 books and placed them on his desk

The Murderous Capabilities of The Unholy Element - Darkness

Darkness, Stealth, And Anti-Light measures

The Abstract of Concealment

Leus placed The Abstract of Concealment above The Abstract of Illusory

'Keep these two for later'

And took the first book

'Murderous capabilities huh ... Alright'

'I like that name'

Leus opened the book

(The Murderous Capabilities of The Unholy Element - Darkness by, Moros Nocturne.)

(Welcome to the abyssal embrace of Darkness—a deadly Element, silent and amicable. Within its sinister folds lie the secrets to becoming a true assassin. Darkness is no shield; it offers no protection, but its mastery ensures you remain unseen, untouched. In this unholy grimoire, we delve into the murderous capabilities of the Unholy Element—Darkness, where silence and stealth are your allies.)

'What a spooky book'

Leus flippled the page

(Chapter 1: Darkness

- Darkness, the subtle killer that leaves no trace—no blood, no mess, and no sound. Mastering this shadowy element is your key to the realm of the assassin. To wield Darkness is not about protection; it's about preventing detection. Evade the eyes that seek you, for if you're never hit, you'll never need protection.)

'So basically, Darkness doesn't protect its user'

'That's a big disadvantage, Though, Not to me.'

Leus flipped the page

(Chapter 2: Advice & Message

- Precision is paramount in the realm of darkness. Water and Fire Mana may create steam that dissipates, but Light and Darkness Mana give birth to an enigmatic substance that defies identification. Regardless of its nature, the point remains—Darkness stands at a disadvantage if noticed before fatally striking, especially against a target proficient in the art of Light Magic. Stealth, speed, and the swift execution of the shadows are the sole utilities of Darkness.

- In the silence of your deeds and the unseen strokes of your strikes, may your Darkness reign supreme.

Unleash the malevolent whispers within these pages, and may your foes succumb to the eternal night forged by the Unholy Element—Darkness.

May your every step be veiled in shadows.

[P.S. Praise to the Dark Boulevard Kingdom, the sovereign realm, May its dominion be eternal in the blackened embrace of darkness.])

' ... Alright'

'So this book is basically from the other end of the world huh'

'Pretty cool'

(Murderous Spells

Plague/Blight Arrows: A bolt of darkness known as Plague Arrows, swiftly corrupts all it touches.

Aim with precision, targeting the heart or the head for a swift and untraceable demise.

Poison/Venom: An advanced poison spell, versatile in forms. From a dense liquid to be forcefully shoved into the target's mouth, causing instant death, to a tasteless drop blended into the water for a slow, untraceable demise.

Exercise caution, for the long-term approach, requires vigilance to prevent Light Mana from purifying the poison.

Light Consumption: An advanced spell known as Light Consumption that cloaks your target in the shroud of Darkness.

This engulfing darkness not only negates any Light-Based buffs but, based on the mana expended, can extend its reach to cover an entire zone.

Its advantages transcend mere nullification, allowing strategic vision obstruction and prevention of healing to unfold in the darkened realm.)

Leus finished reading the book and started thinking about everything he read

'Honestly, This was a pretty cool book'

'Its spooky/evil theme was also entertaining'

'As for the content, Darkness seems to have amazing utility' I wonder what it does when it's used on a sword? I guess it'd make it poisonous. Well, It doesn't matter, Let's get started'