Point out any mistakes please.
Once again I'm taking some liberties, a spell she's bestowing was never explicitly explained on what it actually does, however, based simply on common sense I interpreted what it would do and used that as the effect I did balance it out though.
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Name: Camellia Cindel
Level: 1
Strength: I28
Endurance: I34
Dexterity: I98
Agility: I83
Magic: H189
[Development ability]: None
[Magic]: N/A
Skills:
Mage of Origin: A mental and magic support type skill. It Grants the user perfect memory of any magic they've ever seen and allows for replication and creation of new types of magic. It protects the mind of the user from memory manipulation and anything that may cause the user to be forcefully rendered unconscious. As the Mage of Origin the user is immune to Ignis fatuus and has increased magical growth.
-Perfect recall
-Analytical sight
-Mental protection
-Congenital type Magic creation and bestowal
-Chant empowerment
-Magic enhancement
Destruction Incarnate: A Magic type skill. It allows the user to use all magic that is destruction based but also making it so that is the only magic the user can obtain and use. As the user grows stronger they gain access to different types of destruction based magic.
-The Power of Destruction
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Honestly? Makes sense for the most part. Except endurance, I didn't take any hits or really struggled so why increase at all? Also why did agility increase so much? I ran around a little but not enough for that much of an increase.
Dexterity and Magic makes sense at least, Dexterity is control or finesse, it isn't necessarily physical, magical control is also control. Magic is both mana reserves and magic attack power and I used it quite a lot alongside the increase in growth from my skill.
It's quite a lot for a pretty lax dungeon dive.
"Yeah, not really sure why I gained endurance though I didn't take any hits, and didn't really exert myself by much either." I said slightly confused.
Loki took a moment to think then shook her head.
"It's probably calculated based on something you did. It's never a bad thing to gain stats so don't worry about it too much." The goddess said with a shrug
True.
Oh yeah let me tell her.
"Oh, I have something to tell you before I forget again." I said getting her attention.
"What is it?" Her eyebrow lifted in curiosity
"In around two days, I need to go back to my village to let my parents know what happened. I promised I'd be back in at most two weeks" I explained
"Is that all? Yeah that's no problem. What's the distance? And how long do you plan on staying? we're planning to head on an expedition in about a week and a half so we'll need everyone." She asked grabbing a piece of paper to write something down.
Hmm, if I remember right they went on that expedition to the 50 something floor a little bit after bell got to Orario in canon. But why would she need me for something like that?
"The distance is about two and a half days by carriage, but we were moving pretty slow generally speaking, it would likely faster if we were moving as fast as possible. And I'm probably just going to stay for a full day and night." I said, answering the questions in order.
Finishing what she was writing, Loki nodded and tucked the paper back inside a drawer.
"I'll get everything prepared, just keep doing what you've been for the next two days."
Okay then I guess?
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"So, what type of magic do you want?"
So, it's the next day and I'm currently in my designated office. I had almost forgotten that familia members were going to be allowed to make appointments to receive a bestowal.
In front of me sat none other than Raul Norn a commander in the familia, which is basically the spot below executives.
"I want something that will give me an edge. Something that'll allow me to stand out from the rest." Raul said, his eyes were filled with conviction.
From what I remember this guy had some sort of inferiority complex right?
Leaning back into my chair I tried to think of what would best suit this type of guy.
"You're a mostly up close physical fighter right?" I asked trying to get more information, even though I know who he is I don't remember much about him other than that. Dude was kind of irrelevant, especially when you look at the roster of the Loki familia.
"Yes, but I also use a bow in the mid and rear guards." He answered quickly.
Oh a bow user? Those guys are usually completely irrelevant in most stories, it's actually pretty sad. But with that I think I know what I'll give him. Even though it's gained this reputation that to be a bow user you need to be agile and all that other stuff, to be a strong bow user what you truly need is strength.
Agility is useful and is actually important but physical strength is by far the most useful thing with a bow. A bow works by storing elastic energy from pulling the string and bending the limbs of the bow. So, if you are strong enough and have a strong enough bow, you could be a portable ballista or even stronger. And in a fantasy world like this, there's no doubt materials that are able to withstand said force.
Nodding at my genius I looked back at him.
"I'll give you a buffing spell, since you've never been able to increased your magic stat before using high output magic isn't really advised. Your level is pretty high so you still have decently high magic power. There's no point in giving you a regular spell this late into your career, so this will serve as a way to make you stand out but also keep what you're already good at." I said to him.
"What's the effect?"
"The spell is called Draconic power, it boosts the users attack power by 3 times for a short duration, around 10 seconds. The duration can be boosted based on your magic usage and control." I explained.
Draconic Power was a spell used Ainz during his buffing montage before his fight against Shalltear. If I remember right it was never stated what a majority of those buffs did, but my intuition is telling me that it's around a 3 times boost. Well, it's probably more than intuition, my skill is probably just directly telling me.
His eyes shot wide open in surprise, "3 times? Seriously?!?"
Raul of course didn't expect something so substantial, buffing magic is more often than not a flat increase rather than being multiplicative. So while they are useful, after a certain point they become much less viable in turning the tides of battle.
"You satisfied with that? It is going to be you using it after all." I asked, it would be kind of stupid of him to reject this though. He's already level 4 if I'm not mistaken, soon to reach level 5. At this point it'll be far too hard to raise his magic stat to properly use high power magic, so something like this is simply the best fit.
"Yes, this is already beyond what I was expecting." He replied nodding his head in confirmation.
Standing up I walked over to him "Are you ready?" I asked
He quickly nodded in confirmation and with that I started.
"For it is through knowledge we achieve competence.
Through this, we declare our right to strive forth to the source of all possibility.
With this, I embrace you in my infinite competence."
My chant ended quickly without much fanfare, unlike before, this time there wasn't any extra surges of magic. My mana simply flared and pierced into his body swiftly bestowing the spell.
Stepping back to my desk I pulled out a sheet of paper, when I bestow someone magic I was asked to also write down who it was, the type of magic, and what the magic does. And of course, it directly goes to Finn.
"Have fun with your new spell, tell the next person to come in too please." I asked sitting back down at my desk.
"Thank you!" He said.
Getting up Raul quickly said his thanks and bolted out of the room.
"Hah, Well he's excited." I said letting out a small laugh.
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And finally, I'm on my final appointment for today. The earlier three individuals were familiar faces but I had no memory of who they actually were. They said their names were Rakta Haze, Narvi Roll, and Alicia forestlight respectively.
I granted Rakta the spell Slip from that smartphone isekai anime since she wanted an easy way to escape from monsters. The spell removed all friction between the target and the ground causing them to slip.
Narvi wanted something that would make her even faster than she already was, so I granted her the spell Accel which was also from smartphone isekai. It makes the user much faster to the point they aren't visible to the naked eye for the duration it's active. Well, at least for normal humans.
And lastly, I granted Ice blizzard from Tensura to Alicia. She wanted something that had higher aoe since that's what she lacks. Not sure if she has enough magic power to use it but she theoretically should. If not she can just come back and I'll give her something she can.
My mana didn't react to the first two but Alicia did have one. Her mana was like a freezing wind blowing like a hurricane with seemingly no end.
Now, my last client of today is none other than the twin sister of Tiona herself, Tione. Their parents really didn't try with the names huh? I get they're twins but a single letter is….
"So, what type of spell do you want?"
"I want something that will really impress captain Finn! Something he can't possibly ignore!" She exclaimed quickly, her mind set on this goal.
Hmmm, something that he physically can't ignore and will be pretty impressive…
"So perhaps a type of explosion magic? Explosions are pretty hard to ignore and are pretty impressive." I suggested.
"Oh Yes! That would be amazing." She said in excitement, not even asking full details. Good thing I'm such a good and trustworthy person /ᐠ ¬`‸´¬ マ.
"Well to be honest though, I don't think most forms of explosion magic suits your fighting style. You're a pure brawler which makes magic hard to use especially since you don't know concurrent chanting." I said expanding on the situation she's in.
Her hands dropped from her cheering motions a look of dejection appearing in her face.
They were ordered by both Loki and Finn not to take any magic that would clash with their current strengths as all it would be is a liability and distraction while in combat.
"But, there's still some hope. I even though I have nothing on hand, that doesn't mean I can't create something." I said standing up from my seat.
Stretching a little I continued "You're my last one today anyway, so I have the time to work on this."
It's currently somewhere around 12pm, and I didn't have much planned for today anyway.
"Alright, I'll clear the field so you can work undisturbed." Tione said, her hope returning.
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Okay so how should I start this? From what I got from my skill, I can create a spell by first having a clear image on what I want it to be, know the element of what I'm trying to create, and create a corresponding chant or word of power.
I guess I'll first start with what I want the spell to do.
First of all Tione is a up close brawler type, she uses a pair of kukri knives as main weapons but also likes to use her fists a lot. This also fits with her berserker skill which amplifies her power based on her anger levels.
So what she needs is a explosion magic that can be used at close range, but even that is hard since she doesn't have concurrent. The only options are for it to be a no chant spell, or…
"An enhancement type spell!" I exclaimed feeling enlightened.
Yes yes, a enhancement spell that enhances her physical strikes into causing explosions. It would be something similar to what Bakugo Katsuki does, but instead of palms and sweat its fists and magic.
In my head I imagine a pair of bronze and gold gauntlets that reached up close to the elbows. When the magic is fully activated a halo like ring would encircle the wrists of both hands empowering each fist into delivering overwhelming explosions.
'Now to decide on the element.'
Explosion magic is sometimes used as its own type of magic separate from the others, but more often than not, it's some offshoot of fire magic.
However, it is also sometimes a tertiary magic, a combination of two different elements. Of course this way is the best in my own opinion.
The elements that immediately comes to mind are fire and dust. If I remember right one of the more common types of explosions are in fact dust explosions.
Now that I have the elements, I just need the chant.
But for you see, making shit up is something I'm good at!
The first verse, to call forth the elements.
'Come forth fire, Come forth dust.'
The second verse, to empower the concept of the spell.
'Thy that brings forth destruction upon all things, thou that rings through the minds of all, thee who brings down the wrath of the sun, Thine's power which devastates all, beseech me in your glory.'
The third verse, empowering functions.
'Lend me your wrath, lend me your power. Become my fist to deliver onto my enemies destruction.'
Final verse, the name of the spell
'Gauntlets of Annihilation'
As I name the spell a pulsing sensation went through my entire body. And when I say entire I mean it.
"Arrg" letting out a groan I drop to the ground, my knees buckling from the feeling.
Then
"AAAAAAAAAK" The pulsing sensation went from a simply strange sensation across my body to a stabbing pain.
My muscles spasms across my whole body, back clenching, my calf muscles twitching and cramping, biceps stretching and squeezing.
My nerves feel as if they've been lit on fire, like someone cut me open an is repeatedly stabbing a torch onto my nerves.
My heart pumped and blood pulsed so fast I could feel it even with all the other sensations.
My bones feel like they're being crushed by the weight of a mountain, getting crushed and pulverized for all their worth.
The sensation traveled through everything, my nerves, my bones, my blood and even my cells themselves. Honestly I didn't understand how I was still conscious, then.
"Ack" *Cough!
I coughed up a strange black mud-like liquid then all of the pain and spasms stopped instantly.
"What… in… the fuck was that!" I exclaimed.
"We're wondering the same thing." Loki's voice came from behind me.
Turning around I see Loki, Finn and several executives. Only ones missing being Garth as someone had to stay and continue doing work.
"When did you guys get here?" I asked, I was in far too much pain to be paying attention to people getting closer.
"Not too long ago, just long enough to see your muscles bulging through your skin, and being able to physically see the blood pumping through your veins." Loki answered sarcastically.
So basically the entire time then.
"Do you have any idea at all what could've happened?" Riveria asked, stepping forward.
Well…
"I think I do, at least kind of." I answered thinking of the events prior to that whole thing.
"So what was it? Spit it out already." Bete said gruffly.
Looking at him with a deadpan stare, I shook my head. This guy has absolutely no tact.
"I believe it was some sort of response from my skill, it happened just as I finished making the new spell for Tione." I answered as that's the only thing I could imagine it being.
It kind of reminds me of cultivation stories, when they cleanse themselves of impurities and all that jazz. Looks the same too.
"A never before seen skill activation for a never before seen skill. Sounds about right." Loki said with a shrug.
That does in fact sound reasonable.
"Since it wasn't anything serious I'm going back to what I was doing." Bete said walking away.
Hm, somethings off about him.
"Are you absolutely sure you're fine now?" Riveria asked her eyes serious trying to discern any issues.
What a Mother.
"Yeah I'm fine, all the pains gone." I answered, quickly looking down at myself I see that I'm completely drenched in sweat. It looked as though I had dove head first into a river and climbed back out.
How am I not dehydrated right now?
…whatever, blame it on magic
"So, what type of magic was it?" Finn asked casually though his curiosity peaked through.
The others were also curious about the new spell also voicing their own questions.
Looking over at Tione I wondered if I should tell him. He obviously knows she likes him, it's not like she hides it. He simply doesn't reciprocate those feelings.
Shrugging I replied "It's an explosion type enhancement spell. Each punch delivers devastating explosion magic for a period of time."
Various Oohs, Aahs, and Wows could be heard from the peanut gallery that is Tiona and Ais.
"I wasn't able to test the effectiveness before collapsing but it should be more than enough." I continued.
"That should work well with her fighting style, good job." Finn said with a nod.
Standing up I try to stretch a bit only to freeze as I feel the soreness pelt my body. Yeah so not doing that, I've had enough cramps to serve me for a lifetime.
Reaching for my mana I noticed something, it's much smoother now. It was already smooth and easy to control before but back then there were still some metaphysical kinks and ridges that slowed me down. Now however, it feels like my mana is simply flying through my body with absolutely no obstructions. The instant I willed it, the mana was already finished doing what I wanted.
Alongside this, my mana seemed to have basically doubled instantly.
'Well, I got quite a lot from it so I guess all that pain wasn't for nothing.'
"I'm not feeling too bad so I can test it out now before I go bathe." I said readying myself.
"Uh, you don't have to do it right now, I can wait until tomorrow." Tione interjected.
Shaking my head I said "I'm going into the dungeon again tomorrow so right now is the optimal time. Trust me, I'm fine."
She looked a bit hesitant probably feeling like it's her fault it happened but didn't argue.
Facing the field which was still mostly covered in a thin layer of ice I began the chant.
"Come forth fire, Come forth dust."
My power of destruction flared up acting like a flame, though it couldn't really replicate dust very well, it simply formed a mass of tiny dots of PoD.
"Thy that brings forth destruction upon all things, thy that rings through the minds of all, thy that brings down the wrath of the sun, Thine's power which devastates all, beseech me in your glory."
The flame and the dots came together forming a cloud of power that constantly popped and exploded. It shined brightly and the sound of popping began to ring through the ears of everyone present.
"Lend me your wrath, lend me your power. Become my fist to deliver onto my enemies destruction."
The exploding cloud coalesced and gathered around my arms, the transformed turning into bright crimson gauntlets that reached just below the elbows.
"Gauntlets of Annihilation!"
A glowing crimson halo formed around my gauntleted wrists.
They looked just as I imagined, but well that's obvious. Now for functionality.
Taking a punching stance I caulk my fist back and punched.
*Boom!
From my fist hitting the air, a massive red explosion followed. The wind wailed and a gust of wind blew away from the explosion as if trying to run from it.
However, It vanished as quickly as it came but what it caused remained. The dummy I aimed at was just gone, completely obliterated. Chucks of earth completely destroyed leaving no behind a canyon like crater over where the explosion traveled from my fist.
'Oh?' The power of the attacked seemed just a little stronger than I was intending it to be, but with my new control that should be impossible. So, the more likely option is that the spell get stronger with something else alongside Magic, more than likely strength.
Canceling the spell, the gauntlets vanish from my arms.
"While my specific ability isn't really a good demonstration tool due to its nature, the spell itself should demonstrate similar and even higher showcases of strength. It is stronger based on the users strength and magic, so at base it should be stronger when Tione uses it than what that I've shown." I said turning back to the group.
"It's just as impressive as the others." Riveria commented, quickly getting used to it.
Even more oohs and wows, and cools could be heard from the peanut gallery, even some clapping was added in.
"It's… Amazing!" Tione exclaimed clearly very satisfied with the product.
'What a group these guys are.'
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Hello everyone how are ya'll doing? I've been feeling extremely tired for days now, it's actually why this chapter took longer to make than I wanted it to.
I also initially planned to extend this chapter a bit but I decided to split it. I felt it would be better to do so since the next chapter will be a lot of stuff that should be the main focus rather than a secondary focus.
Btw, the name of the spell is supposed to be in Latin but then I realized, first of all she's not the type to sit through learning something like Latin and second of all trying to translate something in Latin without knowing the language is straight torture.
Anyways
Next chapter will showcase a consequence to her abilities.
hope you enjoy and look out for the next one.