Improvement

For the next few days, Julian trained Asta in combat and more flexibility. Under the effect of anti-magic Julian did some experiments and pumped up his mastery over his shied and healing magic.

Julian tried holding the demon slayer sword and found that he could only hold it in for a few seconds before his hands felt like all his mana was disappearing from his body.

The sword automatically unsummons itself into the grimoire when it is felt untouched for some time.

On the 4th day on the base, Noelle approached Julian and asked for help.

" Help me control my magic. It's not like I wanted to learn particularly from you or anything it's just Bakasta recommended " she said by pointing towards Asta.

Asta didn't care about her giving her a nickname so he didn't say anything.

' Classic tsundere,' Julian thought.

"First of all when you need help from someone, say it politely while adding ' Please'. That's a common courtesy you should know especially as a royal. Am I clear?" Julian said with a bit of emphasis.

"Pl-please help me control my magic, " Noelle said with a little hesitation but her eyes were not on Julian but rather on the bird sitting on his head.

'Cuteee !'

'Here he goes again' thought Asta

"Julian ni is that your pet? "

"Meet Secre, she is my friend, " said Julian as Secre made a posture with her wing.

"We can discuss it later on.

Before learning to control magic, you must learn the true essence of magic, " said Julian.

" True essence ? " both of them asked

" Magic is simply not casting spells. It is manifesting your intent in form of spells. Like take for example if you want to protect someone with all your will and desire, your magic will respond with a spell of protection. For your magic to take effect you must first imagine the effect you want and imbed your desire in it ".

Julian formed a training dummy and asked Noelle to fire a water ball towards that. She shot but it changed its trajectory and went in another direction.

She began to panic but Julian calmed her down and told her to follow the steps he was going to tell.

" Aim your arm towards the target and the only thing that should be visible to you right now should be the target and nothing else.

Forget who you are and your past. Currently, the only thought that you should have is to hit the target. Tell yourself that you can do it. Prepare yourself and shoot. "

"You can do it Noelle!!! " cheered Asta.

She aimed her hand towards the target and completely focused on it.

"I will show you the way, but you have to take the step.

Remember that your magic is a part of yourself. Make yourself believe that you will be the change "

She followed every step and finally shot a water ball. This time the trajectory didn't change and hit the target right at the center.

Seeing that her attempt was successful she burst into happiness.

" I did it! I finally did it !! Thank you, Asta, Julian ni – Ahem I mean Julian " she jumped with joy.

" Good for you Noelle, " said Asta.

"Well done, you have taken the first step in controlling your magic. Continue doing this " said Julian.

'What is this warm feeling…is this how family fells' wondered Noelle.

" Say, Noelle, what is your dream ?" Asta asked

Noelle was taken aback by the sudden question and thought for a minute.

"My dream is to make everyone acknowledge that I am not a failure and prove to myself that I deserve to carry the Silva name and become someone great like my mother ".

"That's a good dream. I dream to become the wizard king. Even if I was born without magic, I want to prove that anyone can be anything as long as they work hard. Let's work together for our dreams Noelle ".

Hearing this Noelle's eyes shine and a genuine smile forms on her face.

Julian gave them some more instructions like to repeat the same process but this time Take Asta as the target and Asta's goal was to not let the shot hit him.

When they began their practice Julian sat under a tree and thought.

" Dream huh…. Ever since I was a kid, I wished to enjoy a happy life but as I grew up I realize how difficult it is to lead a happy life.

If you don't have the power you can't do anything. Watching people smile brought a smile to my face too.

That's when I decided that I will become the strongest person and protect the people that I care for so that their smiles won't be diminished.

I feeling of becoming strong and able to change something felt good.

Getting another chance in life is a blessing I can't repay so I will do my best so that I won't have any regret. "