"What can I do with Magical Sense?" Elian asked, his fingers gently tracing the glowing interface hovering in front of him.
Lyrien's smile grew wider. "With Magical Sense, you can detect hidden magical energies, analyze spells, and even track magical creatures," he explained.
Suddenly, the system pulsed and a glowing notification appeared:
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SYSTEM ALERT
NEW QUEST UNLOCKED: MAGICAL TRAINING
OBJECTIVE: Practice using Magical Sense to detect and analyze magical energies
REWARD: +10 Magical Sense
Elian's eyes lit up with excitement. "So… I just turn it on?" he asked.
"Yes," Lyrien nodded. "Close your eyes. Focus. Feel the energy around you. The magic is already inside you—the system is just the guide."
Elian stepped forward and gazed at a crystal orb before him. He narrowed his eyes, focused, and activated Magical Sense.
The orb began to glow with a soft, pulsing light.
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SYSTEM ALERT
MAGICAL ENERGY PATTERN MODIFIED
SUCCESS! +10 MAGICAL ENERGY
The interface updated, and Elian felt pride rise in his chest.
Lyrien nodded. "Well done, Elian. That's the first step."
Elian's eyes sparkled with curiosity.
"I'll take another quest," he exclaimed.
The system responded immediately:
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SYSTEM ALERT
NEW QUEST AVAILABLE: ELEMENTAL AFFINITY TEST
OBJECTIVE: Channel elemental energy to discover your primary affinity
REWARD: Unlock Elemental Skill Tree
"What's an elemental affinity?" Elian asked.
"It reveals what type of elemental magic flows strongest in your soul," Lyrien explained. "Fire, water, earth, air... even rare ones like lightning or shadow."
Lyra leaned in. "Ooh, I hope it's lightning!"
Elian stepped toward a pedestal with five glowing stones. As he neared, each stone began to glow—all at once.
A hidden sixth stone cracked open, revealing swirling cosmic light.
Lyrien gasped. "Elian… this shouldn't be possible."
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SYSTEM ALERT
UNPRECEDENTED EVENT DETECTED
HOST: ELIAN
AFFINITY: ALL ELEMENTS UNLOCKED
SPECIAL CLASS: AETHERAL VESSEL
WARNING: This ability is unique to the Goddess Aethera's Chosen.
Lyra's jaw dropped. "Wait... does that mean...?"
"Yes," Lyrien said slowly. "He doesn't just have affinity. He is the legacy."