Mana training

After the ceremony ended, the place became quiet as guests left.

The sun rose in the sky, casting warm light across the room.

"Finally, it's time for my mana training," Lucius murmured to himself.

"If I'm going to sense mana, I need to keep my body still, my mind at peace, and feel the warmth of the sun from within, just like I've read in novels during my free time. Let's see if it works," he thought aloud.

Lucius began his training in a quiet room, ensuring no one would disturb him. He focused on stillness, controlling his breathing, and calming his mind.

"I can't seem to do it. Keeping my mind still is so difficult. Every time I try to concentrate, something pops into my head and distracts me," Lucius muttered in frustration.

"Forget about mana for now. I need to meditate to calm my mind first. Without stillness, I won't be able to feel anything. It's all so new to me; I must work hard," he resolved, tightening his fist beside him as his twin sister peacefully slept.

As Lucius attempted to meditate again, he was interrupted by a loud bang.

"Big sister Athena wants to play with you, baby!" Athena burst into the room, holding toys in her hands.

"Not again. I can't even escape. I'll have to train whenever I get the chance," Lucius sighed to himself.

Despite the constant interruptions from Athena and other family members, Lucius persisted in meditating whenever he could find the time, although often he fell asleep due to his young body.

Time passed, and Lucius and his sister celebrated their first birthday with a big party. However, Lucius was eager to be alone again to resume his training.

As they grew older, Lucius and Leona learned to sit on their own, crawl, and even speak some words.

"Lucius, Leona, say mama! Mama!" Noir and Elina encouraged their children.

Lucius tried his best and finally managed to say, "Mama." His parents praised him, and then Leona followed suit with her own "Mama."

Six months flew by, and the twins continued to develop, slowly learning to speak more fluently.

After a year and a half, Lucius still struggled to feel the warmth inside himself, despite keeping his mind still. Frustrated, he remembered something from his past life.

"I forgot about connecting with nature first. That's what the Hindu scriptures say. To feel inside oneself, one must first connect with the outside world," Lucius realized, a bright smile spreading across his face.

"I need to try it again. First, I'll connect with my surroundings, then try to feel inside myself," he resolved, starting his training with renewed determination.

Another six months passed, and Lucius turned two years old. Finally, he succeeded in connecting with his surroundings and meditating. As he did, his presence began to fade, blending seamlessly with the environment, to the point where even his parents couldn't feel his presence.

And at last, his consciousness felt the warmth of the sun from within his body.