Ery was rejoicing as his three friends managed to win their second match of the day. This ant that their position in the top 500 was established and that they only needed to win two more matches that would be held tomorrow to proceed to the second round of the tournant.
Klea made her return to the terrace area where Ery was, and surprisingly she brought Lodos the Maniac with her. A puzzled look appeared on Ery's face, but she didn't say anything and just smiled at his confusion.
She then turned to the man following her. "If you want to release the enchantnt, you just need to do one thing for ." Klea said to the white-haired elite acolyte who was currently under her rcy.
Returning her gaze to Ery, she said, "I want you to give my man here so pointers on gravity spells!"
The words Klea uttered brought so surprise to Ery, but even more so to Lodos the Maniac. Her words ant that Ery was now able to use gravity spells, and the thought that the person he vowed to defeat was also able to cast his proudest spells made him sowhat depressed.
It didn't take long for Ery to realize that Klea was trying to trick Lodos into helping him. Not willing to let her effort go to waste, Ery approached the man and spoke sincerely.
"Please, I really could use so help"
In reality, Lodos was actually still annoyed by the defeat he experienced in the past. However, since the events on the Andora planet, there had been a newfound respect from Lodos for Ery.
Thus albeit reluctant, the man agreed to the request – not that he had much of a choice.
Since they had all gone through the two matches that were as of today, the group decided to leave the Grand Hall and made their return to the Terra Palace. This ti, they brought with them one extra guest. Lodos.
Arriving at the majestic castle, the group headed to the courtyard. While the others returned to their respective routine, Ery and Lodos got to their own corner of the place and swiftly started to train.
Before they delved into practical training, Lodos began by asking Ery what he knew about gravity spells and gravity forces in particular, and the answer he received was not that satisfactory.
"Gravity is not like any other, as each place has its own unique gravity force. For example, this planet has a very different gravity force compared to the Academy. Hence the first thing one needed to understand gravity was to find that gravity's specific signature wavelength."
Lodos also explained that having earth elent affinity could help greatly in the process of grasping the gravity force, therefore Ery nodded and did just that since the other party was his teacher at the mont.
Now that he knows what to do, Ery starts by utilizing his spirit reading to find the said wavelength.
Hours passed like a flash while Ery did just as Lodos had explained. However, even though Ery believed he had indeed made a lot of improvents compared to before, he was still unable to create a strong enough gravitational force to cast a spell.
While he was extrely frustrated, seeing such a sight, Lodos looked a little pleased.
"You are not a genius, after all.. Hahaha.."
The Maniac decided to leave Ery training on his own and shalessly demanded dinner and room to rest at the palace. After all, just like Klea and the other two, the man still had another match tomorrow – one that he couldn't afford to lose.
In the morning, thanks to his tireless efforts, Ery was finally able to affect multiple objects using the gravity force under his control. But also at this point, he could feel so kind of resistance that kept him from advancing.
"Weird… Sothing's definitely wrong, but I don't know what.."
He naturally tried to ask Lodos about this oddity he found himself in, but the man was surprised instead because he had never heard of such a happening. Ery was about to stamp the Maniac as a terrible teacher in his mind when the man spoke.
"I don't think I can help you anymore." He said, shaking his head helplessly. Then, with a perplexed look, he said, "Why don't you just go to the Darkness Institute and ask for guidance there? Not only you are a privileged class acolyte… aren't you close to a grand magus there?"
Upon hearing that, Ery involuntarily let out a sigh. After all, the said grand magus was exactly the reason why he didn't want to visit the institute for this matter.
Even though he didn't know anything, Lodos could faintly sense that there was a certain reason why Ery didn't go to the institute. Unfortunately, there was nothing he could do anymore since his own abilities were limited.
"Well, the choice is up to you anyway. If you really want to learn this, I can arrange for you to et my master at the Darkness Institute. He's the instructor who comprehends the Law of Gravity within the Academy."
It was certainly a good idea.
Knowing this might be the only chance he had with his upcoming battle starting in 3 days, Ery eventually suppressed his worry and decided to take the suggestion. But of course, he visited his friends first before leaving, knowing that he most likely wouldn't be able to watch their match on the second day.
Klea easily supported his decision
"What are you worried about? We will still et you in the final round, you know.. Go and just focus on your training. That way, you will be able to win the tournant and then I can be known as the Champion's wife."
"W-Wife..?" asked Ery, stuttering. He was completely caught off guard by her unexpected statent. Seeing such a reaction, Klea just laughed cheekily.
Before he left, Ery once again said his best wishes to his friends except for Julian who had apparently returned to his closed-door training since their return yesterday.
Not trying to look too deeply into his friend's personal matter, Ery left the palace and headed for Atrum the Darkness Institute.
With Lodos leading the way and Magus Shena escorting him on this trip, the group of three made their way toward the towering construct next to the stone cliff after they walked out of the teleportation portal.
Unfortunately, when they arrived at the construct, Magus Shena was not allowed to enter. This ant that Ery had to depend on the communication stone if anything happened, which left him quite worried.
"Why are you so tense?" Lodos asked, confused. Seeing Ery shaking his head, he didn't ask any further and simply took him to one of the sections of the institute where his master resided. Ery followed right behind, his vigilance at maximum.
"I ca to see Instructor Cassian!"
When they arrived at their destination, Lodos proudly spoke those words to the guards as if he were the owner of the place. It seed that the Maniac visited his master frequently as he didn't even confirm before opening the huge door and enter.
When the door opened, Ery could see a pale man in a dark robe sitting in a large dark chair that was next to a large arched window. Through Spirit Reading, he discovered the man to be a peak stage Full Moon magus.
The man glanced at Lodos. "What is it, Lodos? What do you want? Don't you have a tournant today?"
It seed that, unlike what Lodos had claid, his master was bothered by his unannounced arrival. Ery could see there was sha in the Maniac's face as he lowered his head and spoke humbly.
"Master, today I brought soone who wants to learn gravity spells. However, if you are currently busy, then we will leave imdiately."
The magus averted his gaze when he heard Lodos' words, and Ery could see a look of surprise on the magus' face as soon as he saw him.
"Aahh.. you are Ery Ambrose."
Ery was quite surprised as he did not expect the other party to know him. However, what perturbed him was the fact he could detect a certain amusent in the magus' eyes as he looked at him.
"Are you the one who wants to learn the Law of Gravity?"
"Yes, Senior.. I am."
Nodding his head, the magus returned his gaze to Lodos and said, "You can leave now, Lodos. And please, if you lose in the elimination round, do not bother calling master again."
As soon as Lodos left the room, the pale-looking magus stared at Ery and said, "Co forward. Let have a closer look at my junior brother's famous apprentice."
"Junior brother? Apprentice?"
Those words sent shockwaves throughout Ery's body as they could only an one thing.
This magus in front of him was one of Grand Magus Zenonia's disciples.
Did Ery just enter the lion's den?
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