Charlotte eagerly grabbed the Light Shield book, and it too dissolved into radiance—this time golden-white motes that represented protective magic rather than destructive flame. The knowledge integrated seamlessly, adding itself to Charlotte's growing magical repertoire.
"I have attack and defence skills now," Charlotte said with growing confidence. "This is incredible, Arthur. I actually feel like I could fight something."
"You could," Arthur confirmed. "Though we're starting you with supervised training rather than throwing you into combat immediately. Your infinite mana means you can practice these skills endlessly without worrying about exhaustion, so you'll master them quickly."
He reached into his storage again. "But before we test them, you need a good staff."
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