Chapter 63: Advanced Ice Element Talent

The Ice Element Talent served as the foundation for David's mastery of ice-based sorcery.

Now, on the brink of elevating his intermediate talent to an advanced level, he was filled with anticipation.

"With advanced talent, my aptitude would surely stand out even among ice mages," he thought as he entered the training room, closing his eyes to focus on the breakthrough.

In his spiritual world, the ambient ice elemental energies appeared as scattered starlight.

As his talent surged to the advanced level, the stars multiplied, spreading across a broader expanse. With a single thought, these particles coalesced, forming a chunk of solid ice—purely through his mental control.

Such precise manipulation underscored the newfound power of an Advanced Ice Element Talent.

[Ice Element Talent: Advanced (29/100,000), New Ability Unlocked: Ice Control]

David opened his eyes to view the system interface.

Ice Control, as its name suggested, granted him unparalleled dominion over ice elements in a given space.

Although his spiritual power remained at the third tier, this ability allowed him to command far greater concentrations of ice energy.

Beyond enhancing his manipulation of ice, it amplified the potency of all his ice-based techniques. Moreover, it introduced a new edge—creating zones where he could nullify an enemy's access to ice elements entirely.

Testing the ability brought a wide smile to his face.

"While my knight and mage levels remain unchanged, my overall combat strength has increased tremendously. If I face a peak-tier knight like the Ice Bear Marquis again, I could defeat him without relying on the Winter's Curse spell."

The stark disparity between knightly and mage powers became even clearer to him. Mages, with their overwhelming abilities, were indeed capable of decimating knights of the same level.

Still, David understood that becoming a mage was far more demanding, with innate talent playing a decisive role.

Now armed with this advanced talent, he felt confident in his potential as a powerful ice mage. His next priority was finding the path to becoming a true mage.

Frost Wolf Estate

In the estate's guest quarters, Anne had begun to suspect she had been forgotten by the Frost Wolf Duke.

This realization, oddly enough, brought her a sense of relief.

Her current position was precarious. If the duke decided to claim her for his purposes, revealing her identity as a witch would be unavoidable.

"It's better this way," she murmured, locking her door cautiously.

After ensuring her privacy, she sat cross-legged and began meditating.

The Basic Meditation Technique, a foundational tool for witches to hone their spiritual power, had been her first step into the mystical arts.

She had learned it years ago after saving Rosalia, an injured witch, who had gifted her the knowledge in gratitude.

Upon mastering the technique and awakening her latent talent, Anne had discovered her innate gift for summoning magical creatures.

Now, as a second-tier witch, she dedicated two hours daily to meditation, feeling her spiritual strength grow incrementally.

This session proved no different. Opening her eyes, she noted a slight but noticeable improvement.

"Just a little more, and I'll reach the second-tier peak," she muttered.

Sadly, her progress was limited by the lack of specialized potions. The rare Deep Blue Tears potion, essential for surpassing her current limits, remained out of reach.

Her thoughts drifted wistfully. "Where could the mythical Witch's Sanctuary be?"

She and her companions had long searched for this fabled haven, where witches could live free from persecution.

But in a world dominated by the church, the dream of such a sanctuary seemed painfully distant.

Pushing aside her longing, Anne resumed her practice, summoning a small, intricate silver magic circle. A tuft of white fur was placed at its center, activating the summoning spell.

In a flash, a tiny white mouse appeared within the circle, squeaking softly.

Anne chuckled, petting the creature's head and offering it a handful of nuts.

Satisfied with its treat, the mouse froze momentarily as Anne plucked a strand of her hair, whispered a spell, and infused it with her energy.

Silver light flickered in the mouse's eyes as it scurried to the open window and darted into the night, vanishing into the shadows.

Castle Gardens

Meanwhile, David focused on his knightly training.

Though he had reached the fourth tier as a knight, further progress had slowed considerably—especially in cultivating his combat aura.

This was despite possessing a fifth-tier Frost Wolf Bloodline, advanced Ice Element Talent, and the ability to condense aura prematurely.

Now, with his upgraded talent, he resumed practicing the Frost Wolf Breathing Technique.

As he meditated, ice elemental energy surged toward him, entering his body in waves.

Crack!

A layer of frost formed over his chest, where the Frost Wolf Bloodline resided.

Within his spiritual world, the bloodline manifested as the spectral figure of an ice wolf, inhaling and exhaling freezing energy.

The interplay of life energy and frost energy caused the phantom wolf to grow increasingly lifelike.

Thanks to the advanced Ice Element Talent, the breathing technique heightened his connection to the bloodline, further unlocking its latent potential.

The essence of the frost wolf surged, merging with David's vitality.

As he opened his eyes, his breath condensed into icy mist, and frost began creeping over his skin.

The transformation further enhanced his body, bringing him closer to the peak of his current tier.

With every cycle of the Frost Wolf Breathing Technique, the fusion of life and frost energies intensified.

David felt the changes coursing through him, whispering to himself, "At this rate, the day I reach the fifth tier doesn't seem so far off."

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