Chapter 48 MORRIS PROWESS

Grrr!! "Well will you look at that? Am starving" Right when Kaelen placed all the items he got from the reward chest in the place he intended them to be, he suddenly heard his stomach make an uncomfortable sound which rang out in the room. With the help of mana in their system, the people in that world could afford to go without food for at least three days or even more. Top mages or the elusive magi's could go without food for a whole century!!. 'Lets see what Morris has in store for me' Kaelen thought as he got off his bed and walked out of his room. When he got into the living room, he didn't see neither Morris nor Ethan in the living room. 'Did they go out?' Kaelen thought as he looked around for a brief moment before he walked towards the kitchen section. When he arrived at the kitchen section, he instantly discovered that every surface gleamed under the soft, ambient lighting, from the polished marble countertops to the stainless steel appliances. The cabinets were neatly aligned, their wooden facades free of fingerprints, and the floors were spotless, reflecting the room like a mirror. On the island counter, a tray of freshly prepared snacks was laid out with care. There were neatly sliced fruits, vibrant in their colors, a small stack of delicate pastries, and a bowl of mixed nuts arranged with precision. Everything was in its place, exuding an inviting warmth, as if the kitchen was waiting for someone to come and enjoy its offerings. The air carried a faint, pleasant aroma of baked goods, hinting at the attention to detail in this immaculate space. 'Did Morris prepared all these things for me?' Kaelen thought with an appreciative expression on his face as he went up the counter and began to feast on the snacks. 'Hmm? Why am I detecting a large amount of mana is gathering at the backyard' But not long after Kaelen began to feast on the snacks, he suddenly sensed an abnormal amount of mana gathering at the backyard of the lounge. And succumbing to his curiousity, Kaelen quickly took hold of the pasta and went towards the backyard in large strides. When he got their, he could see only Morris standing right at the middle of the backyard. 'What is he doing?' Kaelen thought with a curious look on his face. But Morris didn't seem to notice or sense him as he was fully focused on what he is planning on doing. In the quiet backyard of the lounge, the air was still, save for the occasional rustling of leaves in the breeze. The space was modest, with neatly trimmed grass and a few ancient trees casting long shadows in the late afternoon sun. A small training area had been cleared, the ground worn from repeated use, and it was here that Morris stood, his brow furrowed in concentration. Kaelen watched from the side, intrigued as Morris began his practice. With a steady breath, Morris extended his hands, and a soft, ethereal glow emanated from his fingertips. The air around him seemed to ripple, as if reality itself was bending to his will. He murmured an incantation under his breath, his voice low and resonant, and suddenly, a shimmering sphere of light formed above his palms, swirling with hues of blue and silver. Swoosh!! "Huh? Is there something wrong?" Kaelen asked with a concerned expression on bus face when he noticed Morris expression has gotten worse. "Oh there isn't anything wrong yet, but something will be in the next 10 minutes" Morris eventually answered in a deep tone as a scepter suddenly materialized in his hand. Unlike the old scepter Morris was using doing during his internal students entrance examination and his encounter against the mythical creature alongside Kaelen and Ethan, this one is more elegant and smooth. This new scepter is a striking piece of craftsmanship, blending elegance with a sense of raw power. The shaft is carved from a deep, dark wood that almost appears black in low light, polished to a smooth finish that feels cool to the touch. Intricate silver inlays spiral up the length of the scepter, forming delicate patterns that seem to shift and move when observed from different angles, as if alive with a subtle magic. At the top, the scepter is crowned with a crystal orb, about the size of a fist, which radiates a soft, pulsating light. The orb is a brilliant shade of blue, with swirling currents of energy visible within its depths, like a storm captured in glass. It emits a faint hum, resonating with Morris's magical aura, amplifying his spells with a sharp precision that was previously unattainable. Around the base of the orb, silver prongs extend outward like the petals of a flower, holding it securely in place. Each prong is tipped with a small gemstone, each a different color, representing the various elements Morris can command. The gems glint in the light, adding a touch of color to the otherwise monochrome scepter. The overall design of the scepter is both graceful and imposing, a reflection of Morris's growing power as a mage. When held, it feels perfectly balanced, as though an extension of Morris's own hand, ready to channel his formidable magical abilities at a moment's notice. The scepter is more than just a tool; it is a symbol of Morris's potential and the journey he is on to master his craft. "Hey, what are you planning on doing with that scepter?" Kaelen asked anxiously as he began to have a bad feeling about this. "Am going to use it to teach you a lesson" Morris replied with an indifferent look on his face. With a swift and unexpected motion, Morris unleashed a shot from his scepter. A concentrated blast of pure magical energy shot forth, streaking toward Kaelen with lightning speed. Kaelen barely had time to brace himself before the impact hit him square in the chest. Bang!! The force of the blast was overwhelming. It felt like a wall of energy had slammed into him, lifting Kaelen off his feet and sending him hurtling backward through the air. His vision blurred as he flew, the world spinning around him. He crashed into the ground several meters away, skidding to a stop in a cloud of dust and grass. For a moment, Kaelen just lay there, dazed and winded. His ears rang, and his chest throbbed from where the blast had struck. Slowly, he pushed himself up onto his elbows, coughing as he tried to catch his breath. He glanced over at Morris, who was approaching with a satisfied grin on his face, the scepter's light dimming to a gentle glow. "That's what you gained" After arriving in front of Kaelen, Morris said with a satisfied smile still on his face. But Kaelen had a wronged look on his face as he thought. 'What the f**k did I do!!!?'