Chris waited for the cover of the night. Larka kept staring at him finding it unusual for him to be awake so late. He left the mansion and she followed him as always.

Chris found Roger in the garden. He greeted him "Master Philip, please follow me". He was wearing a plain shirt and trousers, Chris found it very odd to see him in anything else than his back suit. Chris followed him and reached a clearing under the trees.

After reaching the clearing, Larka just took off, she always knew when to be around and not.

Roger started "Young master, I will start off with explaining the basics of the martial arts I practice." Chris nodded.

Roger continued "As from your studies you already know that our continent's original gods are the gods of five elements."

Chris had read about it. The five gods of elements

Earth - Terra

Fire - Agni

Water - Neptune

Wind - Vayu

Beast - Typhon

But there was no mention of their origin in the church's texts, rather that they were just there since the beginning.

Roger continued "The inhabitants of this continent started using magic by forming contracts with the gods, they were both direct and indirect contracts. The strongest were those who formed the contract directly with the god, also called the infinity mages."

"Though after centuries of practicing magic in the continent neither a direct nor an indirect contract is needed to perform magic anymore. Due to centuries of magic usage, the magic molecules of the world have increased and all the descendants of the original magic contractors have some element of magic in their blood and depending on their affinity can channel this."

He continued "Thus these five elements form the basics of all magic in this world."

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This made Chris curious and he asked "I haven't heard of anyone merging elements, is the contract limited to only one god and element?"

"Yes Master Philip, the original inhabitants, and descendants are bound by this, but this rule doesn't apply to those who are not of this continent."

To this, Chris added, "So basically the descendants of Dragons and Devils?"

"Yes Master Philip, I am glad you remember our talk. There are those whose magic is different the Beastmen are one such and there are also accounts of strange races beyond the seven seas, but regrettably, I have limited knowledge," Roger added.

Chris added, "It is ok Roger, please continue."

"The name of the martial arts I practice is called "Kallari", and it uses the element of Earth as its base to perform."

Chris interrupted and asked, "Do you belong to the Draconate clan?"

Roger nodded, "Yes Master Philip."

This made Chris remember something, "So why did you ask me specifically not to tell my mother, felt it was not only for my safety."

Roger paused, "I was hoping young master wouldn't notice it. Though I belong to the Draconate clan, we are considered different from the current ruling branch, to which Mistress Sarah belongs to, also the form of martial arts used by the main branch is called "Pankra" which uses different basic than "Kallari" which my branch uses. And Master Philip I humbly request you to refrain from asking me more about my branch."

Though he was curious, he didn't push Roger further.

Seeing Chris acknowledge it, Roger continued.

"The main difference between the two martial arts lies in how we use the force of the earth, the earth below has an invisible force that keeps us rooted, all beings are bound to this rule, it's only through an affinity to other elements that this can be broken."

"Pankra specialises around the "Attract" side and Kallari specialises around "Repel".

Chris took some time to take it all in, they were still many things that were not clear, he decided he will ask them during his training.

Roger continued "For master Philip, as you do not have any visible magical affinity, we cannot rely on the usual techniques."

Chris knew this was going to happen, he was a bit nervous imagining what Roger was about to say next.

"For Master Philip, we will have to stick to the one thing young master already has, which will be your physical strength, to even start the basics we must make your body prepared."

"Before we start I ask young master again, are you sure about this? This will not be an easy journey, is your resolve strong?"

Chris thought about all that happened since his naming ceremony, to be shunned as a nonmagic user and the broken memory of Eva, all this while he was at the receiving end, he was done being a victim.

He needed to take things into his own hands, it was time for him to find his own answers, he cannot be a side actor to his story anymore. He was clear and the decision was made.

With an unflinching gaze and resolve, he looked up at Roger.

"Yes Roger, Let's begin!"