Chapter Three: A Week Later

"Yes!" I whispered screamed in excitement. In my hand was the start to learning magic.

[Ping!]

[New Skill Learned!]

[Skills: Magical:

Magic Control: The ability to control magic. Increases control by 1%.

Rank: Rare

Level: 1 (Xp: 10/100)

Magical Constructs: Ball

A small bit of mana in the shape of a ball.

Damage: 10

Cost: 1

]

'This skill, it will be my way to not waste a single drop of mana.' I thought, before canceling the skill as I feel a strange sensation. It's like my part of my soul is empty, though seeing that around 80 of my mana is gone that makes sense.

I hold the ball there and realize that I can hold it there for as long as I want. Realizing this I spam it 4 more times before I have a total of 5 blue golf ball sized mana balls. I dissipate them and get in a meditation stance I read in a book I had.

'Let's see if meditation is bullshit or not.' I thought as I tried to clear my thoughts and stay as still as possible. After a few minutes I feel myself enter a state of bliss, not even noticing the ping in the background as I enjoy the sensation.

After around 30 minutes I open my eyes to to the alert I apparently got earlier.

[Skill Learned!]

Skills: Magical:

Meditation: A state of bliss in which grants enlightenment at higher levels. When in use the time before each mana regen is cut in half. Passively increases Magical Control by 3%. Passively increases Mag stat by 3%.

Rank: Uncommon

Level: 3 (Xp:10/300) ]

'Well I'll be, count me impressed.' I thought, the implications are clear when you read the buffs. Clearly I'ma grind this, maybe even use it instead of sleeping sometimes. I notice that my mana is full and make 23 balls this time, leveling up once again.

"Oh yeah, it's all coming together." I whispered to myself as I continue the process and think about my upcoming quest. So far my physical stats have reached the requirements but I continue to work out as I'd rather be ahead then behind.

Next was my mental stats, they are also above the requirements though I'm noticing that it's getting a lot harder to learn new things in the school that I had to move to highschool topics and research.

My Luc has gone up a bit with me flipping a coin and guessing the side it'll land on, said method got me passed the requirement but wouldn't go any higher which means I'll probably have to find a different way to get luc, maybe gambling?

Charisma was okay but not going up as much as I want it to, so far me socializing as gotten me up to 27 but I may have to use stat points to reach the goal. Do I risk getting embarrassed and flirt to get more Cha? I'll decide if I get that desperate.

Magic is doing great now that I have a solid way to grind, levels in both Meditation and Magic Control with help me a lot in the end game. So best work on it now while I'm not doing a shit ton of quests or other stuff.

I open my eyes as I look at the top right most corner of my vision and see my watch the hud gives me and see it's been 3 hours.

'Holy Shit!' I though shocked, damn I never thought time passes that quickly when grinding like this.

[Ping!]

[You've gained multiple levels in multiple skills!]

[Skills: Magical:

Magical Control: The ability to control magic. Increases control by 7%.

Rank: Rare

Level: 7 (Xp: 10/700)

Magical Constructs: Ball

A small bit of mana in the shape of a ball.

Damage: 10

Cost: 1

~

Meditation: A state of bliss in which grants enlightenment at higher levels. When in use the time before each mana regen is cut in half. Passively increases Magical Control by 7%. Passively increases Mag stat by 7%.

Rank: Uncommon

Level: 7 (Xp: 10/700)]

[Due to a strenuous workout with magic, you've gained +5 in Mag]

"Jesus." I mumbled, I went from 3.3% control over magic to +15!

'What does my status look like now?' I thought, curious about the changes caused by all this.

[Status:

Name: Nathan Parker

Race: Human (Clear Sighted)

Age: 14

Title: Gamer

Tier: Mortal

Level:16 (Xp: 760/1600)

Health: 1050/1050 (Regen: 15.8 every minute)

Stamina: 525/525 (Regen: 7.9 every minute)

Mana: 425/425 (Regen: 7.08 every minute)

Mana Control: 15.3%

Str: 54

Vit: 56

Dex: 54

Int: 52

Wis: 52

Mag: 15 (16)

Luc: 50

Cha: 27

Remaining stat points: 80]

'Alright then, I'm gonna slow down on my studying and try to socialize more, which could help me start a gambling ring. Finally spam a shit ton of magic before making new constructs when passed 50.' I decided, before going back to magic.

'Please play 'playlist one' system.' I asked, as I heard Green day start to play.

'Back to the Grind.' Was my last thought before I threw myself completely into the grind.

<Meanwhile with Mr.Brunner >

"Hm, it seems we have a new surprise to the mix." I said, feeling pulses of magic emit in the air. Normally I'd guess that the monster is the case but this magic feels different, almost as if completely pure.

"Strange, I'll have to check on that when I get the time." I said, before I finish grading Mr. Jackson's paper.

'Ha~ It seems Percy still has a lot to learn.' I thought, before I steel myself. I will get him to safety, the monster be damned. But, onto the magic matter. I pull out a drachma and summon some mist.

"Oh Iris, goddess of the Rainbow, please accept my offering. Show me Lou Ellen, Camp Half-Blood." I prayed, and watched as the coin disappears into the mist.

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