Chapter 4: Essence of Magic

Magic, for what is its existence for? The reach the domain of the Gods? Or to stand ever so tall amidst one another. A blessing for all? Or a tragic end to life.

Life goes on I guess, but I'd have to be senile to actually say that. My life would never be the same again and with the red eyed watchdog here, I'd best just give up on all second thoughts. We decided to head to the nearest village from the war ground, Akzelith to be specific, in order to recuperate and clear up our minds. Of course, Charlestine was perfectly fine all on her own, she seemed quite playful and curious. Touching my ears, licking my cheek, poking my belly, in fact, she seemed rather amazed.

"Heh, your interest in me is all so flattering but perhaps inappropriate doesn't come to mind?

She had stopped like a child scolded by her parents for misbehaviour. I expected her to out up a little more fight but her childish characteristic was all of a more surprise.

"I am sensing a great blood shed, its aromatic, seemingly romantic as well; like scented candles lit up at dusk. Lets hurry along~! I don't want to let this wonderful evening set up go to waste.", Says Charlestine.

She must be referring to Akzelith, a small town in the middle of the region. It was a town rich in culture and tradition, a record keeper if you may say. Previous practices are handed down from generation to generation in this village, these include ancient magic which was said to exist before the era of purification.

From my knowledge, there were some forms of magic that did not require purification for they used the source directly and did not convert it into usable energy. This would mean that the source could not be unrefined magic and they had to use something else entirely, the worst I've heard was the use of human sacrifice as a source, but that would completely go against the use of magic as such it was forbidden and even if it wasn't banned, people would not know the process in this magic, but I was then again wronged by this world.

If Aletta would explain, Present magic requires two components, Unrefined Magic which can be found across the world and a Catalyst which is used to enhance purified magic. Unrefined Magic when purified loses most of its energy in the process because it is used in the transformation. These are then called Magiclets, but at such a little amount, magic cannot be performed. As such, a catalyst is needed! These catalyst come in the form of modern technology provided by the ZECT organization. They made Magiclets usable for the masses and is now the reigning organization in the use of magic. They also implemented the magic law which banned the illegal use of magic known as ancient magic because it was uncontrollable, unethical and dangerous. Ancient magic, unlike Present magic, only requires a source because they did not need to convert it. This is possible through the rituals in this magic, the rituals allow for the direct use of the source, but the due to the high concentration of the source, magic becomes more extreme and grand that the effects defy natural law amd have therefore been banned. The tragedy of Symphonica was an example of this, the sudden disappearance of the island was an effect of the ancient "Time Magic". They made use of souls as a source of magic and performed a magic to bring selected people into the past. The reincarnation of humans was an idea for a source which was considered inhumane and unethical despite its high power concentration. The ritual did not succeed and time had taken its toll on all its residents and the whole town was reduced to ash. No time to scream, to cry or to repent, a swift and unforgiving end to those who reached for the domain they could never hope to comprehend.

Upon arriving into the town, Charlestine manifested and ran towards the town's center. The place took its toll of destruction from the war ground, broken houses can be seen all around. A ghost town you could say, but what could Charlestine be so excited for? A dreaded scene awaits.

Author's Note

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