We left the building shortly after our small conversation. The building looks much smaller from the outside than the inside. Is it an illusion?

The road looks like a very smooth stone. After looking at the buildings for a while, they look like they grew out of the ground. There are also lots of trees and other plants here. Lots of them! I feel like in a forest. It's a nice change from the cities I've known before.

- We are on the outskirts of the city. More interesting things are in the city center, but I can show you that some other time... At begin... There is a market here every morning. You can buy ingredients for cooking, ready meals. Basic items... - she showed me an alley with empty stalls.

I learned the location of places like the doctor, the library, the shops... They even have a cinema and a bar! This place is dominated by Exceeds... They are incredibly diverse. Fur colors? Lots of! Spots, patches, stripes? A great variety of shapes and colors. There are also elves who seem to care about the greenery here.

Despite everything, I had to rub my eyes when I saw a centaur walking calmly here. I'm sure I'll see some more amazing things in this world.

I also understood the name Rimecliff. On our little tour, we walked over a bridge over a really huge gap in the ground. I couldn't even see the bottom. Various trees and other plants grew bravely on the slopes, which gives an amazing effect. I also see a lot of lianas that grow from tree to tree.

Finally, we arrived at the training ground, which turned out to be a vast area with several obstacle courses, a swimming pool... There is also an area divided into several arenas.

Training is going on here right now. Advanced group? Suddenly someone blew a mighty jet of fire upwards. His opponent, who turns out to have wings, flies quite high in the air above the arena. He avoided this attack and sent thunders in reply! Both are Exceeds... They can have wings? I asked my guide about this.

- Yes, Exceeds have wings. We can hide them when we want. I feel sorry for the races that can't do this and they must sit with their wings out...

- Sounds interesting... You know, at the beginning I was very confused and scared, now I'm very interested in... Everything - I admitted. - I wasn't doing well before. Quite a strong quarrel with parents, the need to move out... I found a job, but it was hard to earn more money at the beginning... It's not like I've had a crappy life, but still... It could have been better - I shrugged.

- You know... Now, this is not important... Because you can start everything from the beginning - she said a bit carelessly.

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- Yeah, you are right - I gave up the thought of further confiding.

I watched training with a twinkle in my eyes. Both Exceeds put on quite a show of magical skills. Fireballs, fiery explosions, numerous lightning bolts... The Exceed wielding electricity was completely covered with this energy, it created a kind of protection against contact attacks. After 10 minutes they stopped and bowed to each other. They look very tired.

Have I ever chance to reach this level? Maybe not, but who knows? At last, I can try something new here.

A snap of fingers snapped me out of my thoughts.

- Want to try using magic? - she asked me.

- Yes... After seeing this - I pointed to another training pair of Exceeds.

She grabbed my hand and we entered a small building here, which turned out to be a large hall inside!

- Space magic - she explained after seeing error on my face.

After a while, she brought me two sticks covered with strange drawings. They look like runes.

- Before you take them. Remember, they draw magic out of you. I'm able to control my magic, but you're not... When you feel tired, just toss them away. These sticks help children feel more precisely the flow of magic within them. It's easier for them to master the use of magic later on - she explained.

I took the poles from her hands and immediately felt my veins slowly getting hot and prickly. I involuntarily laughed, it's even tickling, in its own way. After a moment, the sticks were covered with red and black steaming energy.

- Nice combination of fire and shadow energy... And a bit of light! - she pointed to a tiny trickle of light almost hidden in black. - Light magic is very important, even if this is a minimal gift. Maybe you have a chance for additional training and money from the Exceed kingdom - she looked thoughtful.

I only listened to her partially. I stared at the energy coming out of the sticks, but the feeling in my veins was getting a little unbearable...

- Don't throw them away until you're tired. First time is always rough... - she noticed my expression.

A thin crystal tablet appeared in her hand. Does she measure time?

After a very long and already painful time, I felt like my strength was finally draining out of me. I dropped the sticks and breathed a sigh of relief. My hands look normal, but they feel like they're on fire.

- 34 minutes... Very nice score. Maybe you have talent. For a small child, that would be a heroic feat... But for an adult who has never before used magic, that also seems like a good score. Your light ability will surely be found useful - she explained.

- Why light magic is so important here? - I asked finally.

- This is a long story... You need to eat something and I will explain everything to you - she promised.

- Sounds good - we went back to the organization office.

I got some time to finally take a bath when Aria prepared food. There are several small apartments here, they look specially prepared for detained users of magic from Earth. I also got new clothes. The new outfit is black with red trim around the edges. The stretch is similar to tracksuits, but it's definitely not this material. Sports shoes in the same color as my clothes... I like it!

When I was ready, the food was already waiting on the table in the room. Aria waited for me and warmed her hands on a cup of hot drink. I got one too.

- Enjoy your meal... You will need to eat more since you use magic... And now I will explain to you why light magic is so important.