Entering the forest, I’m slightly concerned. If water magic is bad at both attacking and defending, how will we be able to fight?

“I think I know what you’re thinking about.” Ashvan says with a laugh. “Don’t worry though, we’ll be fine. You’ll also be able to see what type of training I’ve done.” Hearing him, I’m excited. I really want to know how he’s trained.

Walking through the forest, it doesn’t take long for us to find a wild bear. It notices us and starts growling. Behind it are some cubs that seem to have been born recently. However, unlike most bears this one seems different. It releases a deafening roaring with heavy pressure in our direction intent on defending its young. Luckily, Ashvan protects me from the shockwaves.

“Ah, a Rage Bear.” Ashvan says calmly. Rage Bear? “It’s a basic monster found in this forest. Most D-class mercenaries will be able to handle it. As an archmage, this isn’t something to be concerned about.”

Ashvan walks towards the mother bear and says. “Don’t worry about anything and watch.”

With that he jumps forward and directly punches the bear in the face. Surprised by his sudden action, I then get even more surprised by the outcome. His punch forced the bear to do a back-flip and slam against a tree. It seems that the bear is down for the count already.

Ashvan walks towards the bear and starts using magic on it. “I will not kill you. I just wish to have this child drink some of your milk.” Hearing these soothing words and feeling it’s injuries heal the bear seems to have relaxed. It seems to have submitted to Ashvan.

Ashvan brings me towards the bear after he finishes it’s treatment.  I’m slightly concerned. I’ve never had bear milk before. But, I’m hungry and can’t eat anything else as a one day old. The mother bear then shows one of it’s teats.

Before I can begin drinking, I hear a loud roar that shakes the forest. This roar causes Ashvan to frown and the bear to start shaking in fear. After a few seconds of suspenseful silence, loud snaps start sounding and the earth shakes. The earthquakes are getting stronger signalling something is approaching.

Eventually, a large blue wolf that's exceedingly larger than the bear appears in our view. Though I say blue, it’s more a silver with a blue tint. It’s fur is also sparkling in the sunlight.

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Ashvan holds me tightly and says, “It’s a Fenrir. God Class monster. Why is it here?”

“Don’t worry human. I will not cause you any harm.” A female voice radiates the surroundings.

“Then may I ask why you are here? This shouldn’t be within your territory.” Ashvan asks calmly. He still is in a position to run if necessary.

“You are correct. This is not my territory, however, I felt a resonance with that child there.” The female voice responds to Ashvan questions calmly.

“I see. Then what are you going to do then?” Ashvan asks.

“I will travel with you through this forest and mother that child. I can feel the waters love for that child. I feel the same love towards him.” She explains.

“Fine.” Ashvan says. He moves towards the Fenrir and places me next to her. The Fenrir responds by wrapping her large body around me and having one of her teats near my mouth.

“Drink my child.” I hear her coo. Responding to her voice and my hunger, I begin to suck on her teat. I feel the milk entering my mouth. It’s cool and refreshing. After a few minutes of drinking, I’m finally full.

Noticing me finish, the Fenrir unwraps herself from me. Ashvan takes this time to pick me up again. The milk seems to be  making me feel weird. I can feel something pulsing in my body. A strength that isn’t normal.

“Drinking my milk will increase your physical and magical abilities.” The Fenrir explains to me. “However, it will only work on children.”

I see so that's where this strength is coming from.

“Well, let’s continue on our journey. I have more things to tell you about magic.” Ashvan says while carrying me.

“Now let’s talk about those variations. Variations are just magics that closely relate to another magic. Like mud magic. They’re uncommon however those that are able to use these variations are also able to use the base element magic. So mud magicians can use both Earth and Water.”

“That is the basis for all elements currently.” Ashvan says. “Now we can expand on what water magic actually is. Water magic is the usage and control of water by the manipulation of mana. It’s main benefit is healing. The healing is caused by mana entering the body through water being controlled by mana.”

I enjoy listening to his explanations, but I wish I had something to train while listening.

“You’re probably wondering what you can do now to train.” Ashvan says almost like he’s reading my mind. “Currently we can train your magic control and maximum mana capacity. Luckily, training these can be done at the same time.”

“To train your capacity, you just need to empty your current mana pool and then let it refill. There also medicines and rare objects that can increase it, but this way is nice and cheap.” Ashvan explains with a laugh.

“For control, you just need to use magic and manipulate it. Like when you were messing with the water in the cup. So while we are traveling, you can just do that!” Ashvan say excitedly. “I’ll also be able to see how large your mana pool is currently.”

I nod in response, but before I can manipulate water, I need to learn how to make it. I stare at Ashvan expectantly

“Ah! To create water you just need to think about it. The water will be created purely by your mana.” Ashvan explains. Really, that’s it?

I begin to think about creating water. Like Ashvan said the water was formed easily. Currently, it’s a lumpy ball of water that could fit inside a man's hand. Well, I guess the first thing I should try doing is making the ball smooth.

I attempt to make the water ball smooth for about half an hour before becoming tired. I quickly fell asleep.