Waking up in the morning, I once again confirmed that everything that happened was not a dream.
- Well, okay.
To start, I need to get up. I think I should begin training to strengthen my body — as the saying goes, "a healthy mind in a healthy body."
So I decided to get up, and surprisingly, it was easier than yesterday.
I recovered, although yesterday I was exhausted after doing 10 squats. Maybe it's because of the ether.
- If something isn't clear, always blame it on magic!
In any case, it was very timely. But despite feeling better, I still need to stay in the room to observe the "sick leave."
Please, I will start with push-ups, then squats, and after that, we'll train the abs.
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After a while, I finished the results—all 10 times each, which means the progress isn't that noticeable. "Well, what else can you expect from one day?"
Tired, I lay down on the bed again and rang the bell.
- Greetings, young lord, how can I help you?
- Did you bring what I asked you for?
- Yes.
«Understanding the Ether for Beginners.»
- good
I started reading.
My daily routine was:
Tomorrow: training, lunch, reading, training, dinner, sleep.
This went on for another five days.
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Finally, I can walk without fatigue. The number of repetitions increased from 10 to 20. Not a big progress, but it's enough.
The most important thing was what I learned from the book.
For example, I understood that the ether is formed in a special organ, mixes with the blood, and flows throughout the body.
Also, to use the ether more effectively, you need some kind of catalyst. Usually, sticks or staffs are used, but other objects made with the correct technology can work as well.
Gradually, I started understanding how to use the ether. Some things I already knew from the game — for example, the higher your affinity with a particular element, the more advanced it is.
For instance, with a high affinity to the fire element, you can release a heat beam.
There are also ways to determine how good your affinity with your element is.
One method is to find an experienced master of the specific element; another is trial and error.
But there's also a third way — this requires a special device, which is hard to acquire. "Basically, there should be one at the academy."
In general, I need to find out how well my remedy works with water and how to use water ether, and for that I need to hire a teacher. Unfortunately, it is unlikely that anyone will provide me with a teacher who can control water, as this would not be in line with Maxwell's character...
So, I need a personal tutor in ether theory, and for learning about water, I plan to practice with the maid — "But I have to do it in a way she doesn't suspect anything."
Haa... Too many silly complications...
Bell rings.
- Greetings, young lord. How can I serve you?
- I want to train.
- Y-yes, but your health?
- My health is fine, and I'm not talking about fencing, but about controlling the aquatic ether. I wanted you to show me how to do it.
- A-are you sure? I'm not that good at it myself...
- I don't care. Just show me the basics.
- Well… perhaps we should start with water control?
- And how?
- Well... I need to bring a bucket of water, so I'll be right back!
After a while, the maid brought a bucket of water.
- I'm concentrating, trying to feel the water... When you feel the water, try to imagine a stream of ether directed into the water, then just let your ether spread into the water.
I repeated everything she said.
"It seems to be working..."
- When it works, you can tell me, and I'll tell you the next step...
- Done
- Wh-what!? - "How did he manage to immediately spread the ether in the water? To feel it, you need a long practice! " - Did the young lord ever use water ether before?
- No .And how dare you raise your voice at me?!
- I- I apologize. It's just that you did it so easily...
- Isn't that remarkable?
- Well, for an ordinary person, yes, but you're a noble, so maybe it's not so surprising...
"Maybe I have a good affinity with water ether? "
- Anyway, what's next?
- T-try changing the ether flow, and the water should start moving — before she finished, Maxwell already managed to make the water levitate.
-Amazing...
- I seem to be doing pretty well.
- Y-yes... very well indeed.
- Alright, we'll continue with the rest tomorrow. Now take me to the training ground and tell Wallis that I'm waiting for him there.
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Sorry for the lack of action and the slow pace of the plot, but you already know this is my first work. I'm hoping for some feedback.