Pov: Celis
After choosing this power that has now become my weapon, it's already clear that something unpredictable will happen. Learning every ability is very important to support a future that's still hazy. I've made a fatal mistake, but now I've learned from it.
With this ability, I'm sure to find a glimmer of hope. Why does this silent corridor feel so terrifying? As if there are so many existences that could wipe out a weak person at any moment.
Like a game player, do I need to kill to gain experience points as a step to level up to a higher stage? Most likely this is true, and it's also something full of obstacles. There are still many things I don't understand directly as basic provisions to eliminate them. Hmm… surely as a reward for hard work, it should already be guaranteed.
It would be better if I rest for a moment. Waking up right in the ruins of this labyrinth makes me tired, especially since so many irrational events have been clearly recorded in my eyes. I can only keep hoping to wake up from all these nightmares I'm experiencing. After feeling this real pain along with this real experience, I can only extinguish hope.
This is not a dream but a terrifying reality; who knows what will happen later. For now, it can't be known—struggle might be necessary to navigate this vast world.
Don't overthink too much—this will only add burden and make it harder to move forward. I should try to explore this labyrinth; maybe there will be useful treasure.
"Ah!" I remembered the black spear that was beside me earlier. But where is that thing? I have no memory of where I put it. Hah… really, I forgot it. Isn't that a sacred spear?
What if I try to feel its power resonance? Every essence of the fusion between mana and air sounds impossible. This method I haven't fully understood yet, but it's also not something impossible. One more thing about that weapon: before this, I had a lot of trouble knowing the true power of that black spear, but with the new power I just obtained, maybe it's possible.
I closed my eyes, my body standing straight yet calm. Slowly a warm sensation began to spread throughout my body. Is this mana? It feels so warm. Calming. Slowly I began to spread the energy and expand it. I combined my five senses—everything; every detail of the stone walls, moss, the damp chilly air, monsters… I was shocked when I saw a group of dark green monsters that had previously threatened me. My forehead furrowed, signaling there were still remnants of fear.
When I tried to extend the range of my perception, my vision got disturbed for a moment, causing my head to spin and everything I saw returned to normal. It seems my ability is still limited because this is just the beginning for me; various trainings must be gone through to master the ability to control Mana.
But I'm still confused about the black spear given by that figure. It could be that the spear's power is so tremendous; I can't just let it go. I was frustrated for a moment, but there are still various ways to control that spear. My right hand lifted, then my fingers formed a circle as if trying to grasp the air.
My imagination began to paint the shape of the black spear. Every detail I still remember clearly. I felt hot energy starting to gather in the palm of my hand—the longer it went, my skin felt like it was starting to burn like hot fire. Suddenly a thick purple light flashed blindingly. I quickly closed my eyes and blocked the light with my left arm.
"Keugh!"
The situation began to calm, marked by the disappearance of the dazzling light. Then it was replaced by a long black iron shaft towering upward. At the upper end was a sharp spearhead with Nagan engravings surrounding it.
On every surface of the iron shaft were curved letters that couldn't be understood by ordinary knowledge, like ancient runes that are difficult to comprehend even among mages.
I felt fear when gripping it. It felt like there was an existence that could swallow me whole. The anxious feeling from thinking I had lost the weapon earlier vanished. Because of that, there are a few things I now understand.
For now, the black spear cannot be used. Not because it's useless. Right now I do consider it that way.
"How do I store this weapon?"
There should be a magic ability to store objects in spatial space. But right now I don't have anything because I've never learned such a thing. Even though there's a sense of déjà vu in everything I do, it can't give me a definite answer. But why does my mind feel like it holds a long experience? The more I try to recall something from that experience, my head feels like it's going to explode.
If that's the case, I'd better not try to remember foreign memories that suddenly come to mind; better not to think about them.
This body is indeed exhausted after going through so many long things; I should rest for a bit before continuing the exploration. I can't wait to see what the outside world looks like later.
I can only imagine what kind of life exists in this other world. My mission is only one… to find the records like that creature said. No matter how I search for them, there will surely be a way out eventually.
Okay… I'll start looking for a way out now. This time I walk toward the corridor filled with faintly glowing blue crystals. Rather than heading to the dark path with great risk, it's better to go toward the path with a certain direction even if death is waiting there.
I'm already ready to fight even though I only have an ability whose mechanism I don't fully know yet. While walking, we can talk a little—who should I talk to anyway? That's right, I'm in loneliness. If someone asked what kind of life I desire, I would definitely answer 'peace, family, friends, best friends, maybe love someday later.'
It's hard to imagine if I got all of that. In my previous world, status and power also became symbols of authority—not just that, but there were still so many differences they hated and considered curses… like this.
Haha… maybe someday I'll get a beautiful girl. I'm thinking weird things again; isn't it normal for every person to have their own desires? I can't understand other people's lives for sure, but someday later I will be able to see the world—only a beautiful world.
Srek! Srek!
The sound of footsteps could be heard from the other side of the wall. Maybe there are several monsters guarding their place over there. Direct combat should be avoided if possible; if I can, an ambush strategy could be used to eliminate them.