Six years has passed by being Paul Valister the youngest of the two sons and one daughter they had. ( I know, quite a timeskip.)
Yes, I have three siblings. It would seems like my siblings weren't able to make it for my birth because they were studying in a rather prestigious magical academy called Astria Academy named after the kingdom which it is located.
The Astrian Empire is an Empire which focuses solely on magic. They pride themselves on producing the best mages to date.
The magic used in this world makes use of mana which could be found everywhere you could even find them in pebbles but the amount of mana is barely existent. Mana can be found in our bodies as well but the amount found depends on the constitution of the body of the person.
As the Goddess said this world really has fantasy like settings. Magic and fantasy like creatures exists here. I also get to see them frequently as I live in the outskirts of the Hamia Kingdom located East of the Astrian Empire.
The Hamia Kingdom is more of a cultural country and gained its profit through the exchange of culture and of goods and spices between countries and continents.
The Astrian Kingdom on the other hand is more of a militaristic country and gains its profits through the selling of magically enchanted weapons.
Despite the vast differences you see in our culture. The Hamian Kingdom and the Astrian Empire enjoy a close relationship with each other as they are both interested in magic plus the Hamian kingdom sometimes buy their magically enchanted weapons in bulk.
Located to the North of the Hamian and Astrain Empire is the largest country called the Varian Theocracy. Yup, that Goddess has a country named after her and it would seem like her religion is the most widespread and influential. The Varian Theocracy occupies at least two fifths of the entire continent.
To the south of the Varian Theocracy is a mountain range and behind that mountain range are many more kingdoms and countries but I bet you didn't come here to hear me lecture about the various countries located in this world do you now?
So, on to the daily life of Paul Valister. I will wake up at seven every morning the time when the Roosters start crowing waking up everyone in this small village that my father, Richard Valister, owns. I will then follow my mother,Sylphy Valister, to do some grocery shopping. Once the shopping was done Sylphy will then cook breakfast together with the household maids. After breakfast I will either go to my father's study to read up on books about this world that I'm living in until tea break or watch my mother teach the kids in the surrounding neighbourhood basic Maths, basic magic and doing some storytelling until the sun is high up in the sky. Of course, I didn't join any of her class since I'm supposed to be a six months old toddler but I'd sometimes join the kids. She didn't notice me blending in with the kids though, not with the best surveillance training on Earth which I received from the organisation that I used to work with.
But today is a special day I didn't do any of those stuff mentioned above today. Morning swathe same as ever being woken up by the crowing of the Roosters.
I went down to the living room located downstairs right next to the kitchen of the two storey mansion that we lived in. As I stepped into the living room. I saw Richard, dressed in a leather sleeveless jacket and a black shirt with a pair of black pants, and Sylphy,dressed in a blue dress, seated on the long ass table that (which Richard claimed he got it from the King himself for doing a great service to the country.) I bet an F16 jet fighter could land on and still have enough space to take-off without turning around.
Richard was seated on the front end of the table and Sylphy sat right beside him to his left. I sat opposite Sylphy and greeted them both with a 'good morning.' They returned the same greeting back to me.
Sensing the happy mood in the air I asked them what's going on.
"Mom, dad. What's going on?" I asked with my innocent six year old boy face.
"Son, today we are going to test your magic prowess." Richard replied back to my question.
Ah right, there was this such thing which I've read bout in a book in Richard's study.
When children are six years of age they are brought to a nearby magic guild branch and tested for their magic capability. Social standing in this world is dictated by your mana capabilities. You can do the testing earlier but I'd rather enjoy my life slowly rather than have it rushed. I've never had a slow life before as I was always helping my parents in the refugee camp and the organisation barely gives me any break.
Right, Magic guild. The Magic guild is the largest guild in the world right next to the Adventurer's guild. They have a branch in every country, every city, every town but villages don't have a branch so sometimes villagers will travel to a nearby town to test for their mana capability. Same goes for the warrior guild as well as the adventurer's guild.
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Next let's talk about the ranking system of this world. There are seven mage ranks in this world. They are: Initiate ---> Apprentice ----> Novice ---> Master ----> Emperor ---> Saint---> God.
It is said that people who are god ranked are immortal.
Also there is a warrior ranking in this world as well. They are pretty similar to the ranking to the mage ranking but keep in mind that a mage is at least twice as powerful as a warrior.
The warrior ranks in this world are: Initiate ---> Apprentice ----> Novice ---> Master ----> Emperor ---> Saint---> God. Very similar but getting promoted up a rank is kinda hard considering how warriors are weaker than mages but that doesn't mean they are useless. Warriors excel in close range combat so the moment a mage let's his or her guard down and let's a warrior get close to them. Shit happens.
Warriors can make use of mana as well it's just that they aren't aware of it. Warriors can sometimes accidentally or purposely infuse their mana into their shouts ---if they are at master rank--- which would in turn cause some debuff effects when hit by the shout.
"Son, today you are going to the magic guild to be tested is that alright?"
"Yeah!" I'm pretty excited myself as I wanna see what my mana capability is like.
Sylphy chuckled at my excited expression and went into the nearby kitchen to grab something.
When Sylphy appeared she was holding on to two bags which I assumed are filled with the rations for our trip to a nearby town.
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Right now I'm seated on a horse drawn carriage next to Richard .
" Wah! I'm going to miss you Paul!" A girl is currently burying her head into my chest and crying.
"Relax Mary I'm going to be gone for two days there's no need to get so upset." I started petting her head which in turn causes her wolf ears to twitch.
"R...Really?" Mary looked up at me with her blue puppy eyes. Mary has light blue hair and her wolf ears were the same colour as her hair. She also has a tail which displays her mood so it's very easy to read her.
Ah right, Mary. She's an orphan and I met her when I was strolling around by the nearby river enjoying the new sights when I heard laughter and then sobbing, turns out a bunch of kids were bullying her. They thought no one would come to a place like that but it looks like they thought wrong
I told them to stop bullying her and they complied with my orders although that took a little work to convince them to comply but they all went home all good except for a few limps, few broken ribs and an arm.
Ever since then she started following me around and sniffing my body. No, I'm serious she's been sniffing my body. heck, I even caught her sneaking into the mansion and sniffing my underwear and used clothes.
" Yeah really."
Looks like my answer satisfied her and she finally let go of my shirt drenched in her tears and snot.
Mary stood back and sniffed. Mary is currently six years old,. The same age as me.
She also has great talent as a mage by the way. At the age of three she was already casting Novice rank spells. At her age I was still cooped up in Richard's study reading up on the world and being a three year old kid.
Sylphy appeared from the mansion holding two pouches which probably contain our food for the one day trip to the nearby town.
"Have a safe trip and make sure that you protect our son dear." Sylphy said to Richard and then handing him the two bags and giving Richard a quick peck on the lips.
"Who do you think you are married to?" Richard replied with a chuckle.
"A strong man."
Stop acting all lovey-dovey around me dammit! And why is the atmosphere around them look pinkish also are those hearts flying around?
"Ahem."
I cleared my throat and my parents got the message.
"Have a safe trip too Paul." Sylphy leaned into the carraige and gave me a hug.
"Yeah, have a safe trip!" Mary shouted.
"Yes, mom aand MAry thanks I will have a safe trip." I waved to them.
With the farewells done Richard snapped the reins on the horses and we began moving forward slowly but getting faster as time passed by.
I looked back and saw the village filled with houses built from rocks and tiled roofs slowly disappear into the distance.
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A/N I know I know my updates are pretty irregular but I'm having my mids in two weeks time so don't expect much. Anyways new chapter enjoy it and as always I welcome feedbacks, criticisms and suggestions. Have fun!