The Strongest Aberrant Magic

Sigh...

I have been slacking off with my training, so I haven't been receiving any xp much. But don't worry, I prestiged already. I've been... killing some other creatures that Divinus recommended me.

[Opening Encyclopedia.]

[...Giant Insane Ant, Hellfire Centaur, Frostbite Lizards; 10+]

I've basically gotten up to the point where I can prestige now. I didn't want to prestige until I was 7. And here I am.

[Info]

Name: Lucian Caelum

Title: Slayer of Beasts; +2

Class: Hero

Race: Nephilim (Divine Dragon)

Aura type: Blazing Blue

Level: 50/50; Prestige 4

Exp: 250000/250000

HP: 10000

MP: 5190

Stamina: 15040

[Stat]

Strength: 3920

Defense: 2350

Agility: 6180

Perception: 940

Intelligence: 4310

Resistance: 1600

[Abilities]

Divine Dragon Arts; 9+

Oh yeah, I also got 2 more titles. Fishing Master and Slayer of Beasts.

...

Don't ask what Fishing Master does. I think you already know. Slayer of Beasts increases my attacks by 50 percent so it has been a great help so far.

Now, I need to get back to the den because one, Ddraig said that he needs to identify my Aberrant magic. In this world, there is this tool that identifies a person's Aberrant magic and it's used every year for, well you know. And the second reason is that I need to prestige.

Or I can just do it right here.

[Prestige?]

Yes.

[Congratulations, you are now prestige 5.]

Good, now after this, it's just stat boosts.

[Level 1/60; Prestige 5]

[Exp: 0/300000]

(Note: The exp limit stays the same after the first prestige and it continues to stay until another prestige. The limit increases by 50k every prestige.)

Ok, now my Aberrant Magic is...

Tti-ring!

Tti-ring!

Tti-ring!

[You have learned a new ability: Unidentified]

[You have learned a new ability: Unidentified]

[You have learned a new ability: Unknown]

Whoa, I just got 3 new abilities.

Wait, doesn't that mean I have 3 aberrant magics?

It's rare for someone to get 2 of them, but I have 3 of them?!

Hmm, this system really does favor me.

But why is one of them unknown? Does it mean that it's unknown even to this system?

Well, I can find out till I get over to Ddraig.

***

Ddraig was sitting at the other side of the small round table. There was a small crystal ball in the middle of the table.

"Well then, since your 7, it's time for us to see what kind of aberrant magic you have,"

"Okay."

I placed my hand on the crystal ball and it started to glow a golden color. Then letters started to form, then those letters started breaking.

"Interesting, as expected."

Ddraig had a dazed expression.

"What does that mean?"

"If the letters break, it means your aberrant magic is high tier."

"What does a low tier look like?"

"Well, it immediately appears."

"I-i see."

Slowly the cracked letters began to form and the word "Replication" appeared.

"What does Replication do?"

[Skill revealed: Replication]

"Replication, let's see."

Ddraig began flipping through a large book, possibly a book about aberrant magic.

"Hmm..."

Then the letters shattered once more.

This caught Ddraig's attention.

"Two?"

Then the letters slowly formed once more. The words Luce Infinita formed.

[Skill revealed: Luce Infinita]

Ddraig smiled. Then he burst out in laughter.

"As expected from the son of Michael."

"Huh? What does that mean?"

"Having 2 Aberrant skills, who knew you could get two. Well, I couldn't find anything about this replication but Luce Infinita. That's pretty rare."

Whaaaa...

"Well, I guess it's time to go train with Divinus."

"But you didn't..."

He already left. Well I can ask him later.

***

Clang!

Clink!

"So, what's your aberrant magic?"

"Well, I have 2."

"2? Well, that's not a surprise if it's you."

"Is that a compliment?"

"I-it's..."

"Aha! Got you."

My sword neared Divinus'. This is a piece of cake.

...is what I would've said if I got him.

His body would glow a bright white color. I was blown back by the force which released from his body.

I could see the glow slowly shaping into what looked like armor.

Gyaan!

The light dispersed like shattered glass and a silver armored figure stood in Divinus' place.

"What the?"

"You like it? This is my aberrant magic, it's called Divine Chain-mail."

"Divine...Chain-mail?"

"So then, show me your aberrant magic through battle."

Divinus dashed at me, ready to strike.

Whoa now Divinus, I don't even know how to use my aberrant magic yet.

That's when my left eye started hurting and glowing.

[Analyzing...]

[...]

[Skill Analyzed: Divine Chain-mail]

[Skill Replicated]

What?

Then my body began emitting the same glow.

Divinus noticed, and he jumped back instantly.

"What?"

And just like Divinus, I had the same type of armor appear on me.

Divinus clenched his hands.

"How...?"

This silver armor, it looks heavy and yet, it's light. Wait, isn't this Divinus' aberrant magic? How am I able to use it?

"Ohoho? What's this?"

Ddraig slowly descended from the sky as he observed us.

"Umm, uhh..."

"Ddraig, you were with him. What kind of aberrant magic did he have? How is he able to use my own aberrant magic?"

"You see Divinus, he has the ability to copy."

"What?"

"His aberrant magic, Replication, it allows him to copy a person's skill and use it as his own. In short, he observed your skill and replicated it."

Oh, so that's what replication does.

"Wait, so that means that I can use Divinus' Divine Chain-mail as my own?"

"Correct."

"That is impossible, no one in history is able to have an aberrant skill that lets them copy others and use it as their own."

"That is until now. There hasn't been a new aberrant skill for 20 years until now."

20 years, huh? That's pretty long.

"Wait, so I'm able to copy anyone's skill?"

"Yes. But I think there are some drawbacks."

"What drawbacks?"

"You see, you were only able to copy Divinus' skill because it was already active. What I'm saying here is that you can only replicate the skill if it's active, if it isn't then you can't replicate it. Try it on me."

"Try it on you? Well, I guess."

I looked at Ddraig. My left eye began glowing.

"What the?"

"That is probably how your replication skill activates."

"Oh okay."

That's a relief.

[Analyzing...]

[...]

[Nothing to analyze...]

He was correct, I can't replicate a skill that's not even deployed.

The light radiating from my left eye started to die down.

"And I think that is all your replication ability can do."

Even if that's all it can do, it's still a really good ability. I can copy anyone's aberrant ability that's active.

"This skill, don't you think it's a little too strong?"

"I agree Divinus, this will be a secret. No one must know about his replication ability."

What? Is my ability that strong? Well, now that I think about it, it kind of is.

"Lucian."

"Yes?"

"You will use only Divinus' aberrant magic."

"But won't people realize that I have the same skill as Divinus?"

"Not yet, Divinus hid his skill for ages. The only person that knows of his ability is me, Michael, and now, you."

"I see..."

"Well, enough of that. Divinus."

"Yes?"

"Can you train Mizuki from now on? The council is calling me back to the academy."

"I see, so your vacation is over."

...?

There was visible confusion on my face.

"Vacation?"

"Yes, I'm actually a teacher at the academy. I was on vacation for 4 years."

"...what?"

"Anyway, I'm leaving Mizuki with you guys."

"I-I see."

Ddraig then waved goodbye and hopped into the air, reverting to his dragon form and flying away.

"..."

"What's wrong?"

"...I forgot to ask him what my second aberrant skill does."

"What's it called?"

"Ehh, it's called Luce Infinita. Do you know what it does Divi-?"

Divinus stared at me with cold eyes, which sent chills up my eyes.

"Uhh, Divinus?"

"Huh? Oh sorry, yes I know what Luce Infinita does. But I'll tell you next time."

Hmm?

"Uncle Divinus!"

"Hey, my little angel."

Oh no, he's gone into uncle mode.

"Well, I guess it's time you showed me what you can do against someone with equal strength."

"What?! Hell no, Mizuki ain't equal to me. Or should I say I'm not equal to her yet?!"

[Level ?? Mizuki Haruki]

She's already 2 prestiges higher than me. No way can I fight her on equal footing.

"Hey, stop complaining. My training isn't going to waste, you know. And you also know how to use my Divine Chain-mail. If you don't, I'll tell everybody about your Replication skill."

Is he-is he blackmailing me? This... how can someone like him be angelic?! He's more like the devil. Damn it, I have no choice.

"F-fine!"

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Short story, Lucian was knocked out of commission 10 times by Mizuki due to her overpowering strength.

And so, 8 years passed...

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