As usual, Clara is trying to learn the 1st step of "domain" under Eric's guidance. And while training, they chat their hobbies and other topics. Within 4 days Clara and Eric became good friends.
Suddenly during a break Clara asks-
"Eric, are you surely the person from the rumors?"
"What do you mean?"
"Every gossip about your lazy ness and also how trashy person you are. Why don't you show them your power? I am sure many people will be shocked."
"You may be right. But I will lost my important things I have now as a trash."
"What do you mean?"
"How much strong I am do you know?"
"How much?"
"I am strong as the top ten rankers of the nation. I could go to toe to toe with the 1st ranker. If suddenly I have this power, The duke will react in three ways. First, he will rebel using me. Second, he will expose my powers to king in order to gain more prestige and honor. Third, is he would let me as way I am. The third option is most least applicable. And if this happens, my lazy days will be gone."
"But the Duke is your father. He wouldn't do such a thing."
"Humans are the creature who always compare life standards. And when they got a bit better, they sought for more. A poor man if becomes a well fed man, then he greeds for more. This greed is not bad, if it is acquired through hard work. But who wants to do hard work if more easy way is there? Even if this easy way is in form in evil, humans choose this easy way than hard way. Humans want to be in top in every thing than other humans. It may be in form of money or power. And I can acquire both of this in an instant. And if I support the Duke, Who knows if his greed goes over him?"
Clara who was listening Eric's reply. But she couldn't refute his words.
"I am happy as being trash. Nobody cares whatever I do. I have plenty of freedom. Though the remarks hurt a bit."
Hearing these statements, Clara started seeing Eric in a new light. Eric Valhard - a boy with the most worst reputation in society but in reality he is a normal, kind, smart, cool and strong boy.
Having a deep understanding of the Eric, she felt ashamed for trusting the rumors. But She felt relieved after Eric's reply. Her instinct was telling her, that this moment is the best time to try the spell's first step. Clara started the step. Slowly mana gathered on her palm and formed a sphere. A pure sphere of mana formed on her hand.
"Eric. I did it!!!"
"Yes. Very good!! I knew you could do it."
"Hearing a compliment from you makes me blush."
"What? Don't tell me you fell in..."
"Say one more word and you will die."
"Haha.. I was joking. Now you have completed the first step, tomorrow I will teach you the 2nd step. You mana ha depleted and it is better if you take rest."
"Okay. I will as you say."
" See you tomorrow. Come to arena at the same time."
"Okay."
{STATUS}
Name - Eric Valhard
Level - 100 (12th circle)
Class - Magician
Strength - 500
Agility - 500
Defense - 500 Mana - ♾️
Titles -
: Valhard's descendant - This title is a proof of learning magic arts from Mage Valhard.
: All fields expert - Title which recognises you as a all rounder.
: Reincarnator - Helps you remember your old memories, also your skills of previous life. And in Critical moment is helps to ?????????