The Absolute Twin Magician

Absorbability

" well Zayn, are you ready ?"

" Of course "

I was standing in the middle of a cube-shaped room, facing Uncle Oliver. This isn't a test room where Chezie's brother is usually. It's another room that's similar but a little smaller. It's just me, Hughes and Uncle Oliver. We can't use the usual testing room because Chezie's brother is training Elie and Liana. That's why Hughes created a new room similar to the one we trained in.

As promised, this afternoon will be the beginning of my training. Training to master magic that is quite rare, Magic absorbent magic, Absorb.

" Before that I'll explain to you what Absorb's magic really is, Zayn. Listen carefully" said Uncle Oliver

" Good "

" As the name suggests, Absorb is a formless magic that can absorb any kind of attack magic. It can absorb, then process the magic it absorbs into energy for its users." Obviously Uncle Oliver "do you know my magic, Synthesize magic?"

" I know" I answered "but I don't really understand the concept"

" This Synthesize Magic of mine has the same concept as Absorb. This magic absorbs the Manna of the surrounding nature for later conversion into another form of magic "he explained "in other words, this magic absorbs and uses it for other things. Just like Absorb "

So it's like that. This way I can cover up my Manna waste with this Magic

" Is that why you can master it uncle?" Hughes asked, also listening to Uncle Oliver's explanation.

" Well, it could be. But it does not rule out the possibility that people who do not have this ability can master it. Well, maybe it'll be harder for people who don't have it"

" J-so so..." Mumbles.

" The basic use of Absorb magic is three stages. First is formation, then capture, and then absorption." Uncle Oliver continued "you first need to form the form of Manna in your hands or wherever. For the initial stage, you need to form it with a spiral form to make it easier for you to snare the Manna of the opposing magic..."

" The formation is yes.I think it's quite difficult"

" It's hard you say? If you think that way you won't be able to master it " said Uncle Oliver "this formation is the easiest thing. If you can't master it, you won't be able to use Absorb's magic"

" Hahahah fight Zayn" Hughes said

" Try Zayn now"

"Well, okay...."

There is no time to hesitate and give up. I should try it.

I held my hand forward, opening my palm. As much as I could focus the use of Manna in my hand, centered in the middle of the palm. Slowly, the form of Manna appears in the form of a blackish-red aura. I don't know why I have this Manna color, but let it be. I need to focus on his training.

" Your Manna color is still terrible as always Zayn" Hughes said

" It's not my fault. It used to be this way"

" Try to shape it"

My entire concentration focused on the formation of Manna. Actually it's not hard, I'm just not used to doing this. Unlike Kayn who relies on magic and Manna, I rely more on physical strength and stamina. That's why I'm less good at using magic.

Slowly, the Manna aura in my hand moved to form black ropes. And then it slowly moved up and around my palm like a fan just turned on. It's just that the movement is very slow. But for the start it's pretty good.

" Continue maintaining that form and accelerating its spin. You won't be able to catch anything with a lousy net like that" Oliver's uncle said

" Just talk easy" I complained while holding my right hand. Sweat began to wash my sweat.

" It's not that I'm insinuating Zayn, but Uncle Oliver's right. Your spiral shape is too slow"

" Be quiet, I'm trying too. If you keep talking I can't concentrate"

" What did you say Zayn?"

" A-ah, there's no..."

Looks like my words just offended Uncle Oliver. I shouldn't have said that to my parents. But I still can't focus if they both keep talking.

" Well, it looks like it's going to take a little bit of time. Until the next training continues to train your Manna form. That was Zayn. We won't be able to start using Absorb if it continues like that" Oliver sighed.

" Yes, I can't teach you anything when you still can't master the formation of Manna" replied Uncle Oliver "train yourself and meet me again if you've mastered it "

" T-but 3 more days.."

" Therefore, your time is not much so do not waste"

I'm speechless. That means there's no rest for me before I can master it. It's harder than I thought.

" We've trained here first. I have a job so practice by yourself"

Uncle Oliver turned and left me and Hughes in the room. Ah, he really left us.

" I feel sorry for you Zayn"

" Huh, I never used this kind of thing before, so how else"

" Wouldn't you ask to be taught to each other?"

" I don't have any idea who to ask"

" Aren't Kayn experts on this? You can ask him to teach you, right?"

" Sadly he is currently training with Marry's brother. He seemed to be devastated by the events of the day"

" That day? Margaret's attack and her men?"

" Yes, of course"

" There should be no one to blame. That day you were not fit and just recovered. Besides your opponent is the demon lord. It took about 3 people to be able to match their strength. So if you lose it doesn't need that depression, right?" Hughes. " But well, if you have the spirit to become stronger with that incident as the reason is fine. You see, the past is not for regret, but to make us develop better..."

" Experience is the best teacher, yes..."

" That's how"

I was silent, staring at my hand which still gave off a blackish-red aura. Hughes was right, experience is the best teacher. The past is there to be a lesson. I should have learned a lesson from the previous one.

" Huah, I want to go back to the lobby first. It's too late" Hughes said. " Want to come?"

" I still want to practice, go first"

" Ah, okay. Do not get lost later on in the return period"

" You think I'm a kid?!"

" Kidding though. Don't take it seriously" Hughes said as he walked toward the exit. But before he left, he turned to me and said something "ah I forgot, isn't that person skilled enough to train you?"

" That guy?"

" Of course Zatrox"

Also true. Zatrox has a very powerful ability in the formation of Manna. He can even turn his Manna into a shadow and mold it into a weapon. But I'm still reluctant to ask him for that after everything I've done.

" There's no shame, just try asking him" Hughes said "if you're still thinking about the incident, haven't you apologized? She forgave you so there's no need to worry"

" All right, thanks for the advice"

" Heh, it has become a senior tugar to give direction to his juniors." Said Hughes "then I'll go first"

Slowly, Hughes' figure disappeared into the darkness of the passageways outside. Now there's only me here alone, accompanied by an almost dim light.

" There's no time to hesitate, I have to" I murmured.

After everything that's happened, I'm not gonna back down for just a few little reasons.

" I'll ask him to teach me"