Ch 39 - Comprehending

"In order to determine one's Star level they have to be able to do at least three spells of the same Star Power."

"Thus by going on what I previously said, you can't do three different level one spells, Luke already can do multiple level one spells but he also has a level two spell. However, even though he can do a level two spell it's his only one therefore he is still a Star level one mage."

"Then for me, I became a Star level two mage just two years ago, which means I can do at least three Star power two spells." He concludes.

"Wow, okay I think I understand," I say.

'I don't use 'spells' and 'Star power' I am just able to do it,' How can this be I decide I'm going to question.

Yet just as I open my mouth he says, "That's all your learning until you melt all the Vonite."

'Damn this man, even though I learned so much just now I have even more questions.'

'I've used a spell only once before and that was before I realized I could do it without having to cast it. It was a simple spell I copied from Ray.'

'So technically going by Ralph's ideology I can't even be considered a mage because I've only actually done one spell.'

'Yet, I seem to be different because I don't have to do the hand motions and talk gibberish which in turn probably makes of the spell's Star power,' I determine for myself.

'If I had to guess Luke used his Star Power two spell to save the fatty. And judging by what I saw from that spell. If I were to go completely all out, using every different element, and killing with dark magic. I think I could rank myself at Star level four,' I say to myself cocky.

"What's the spell your going to teach me?" I ask.

"This, #&@" He says as he moves his hands around and a flame appears on his palm.

"It's also a Star power one spell but this type of spell is considered a 'jumping spell'. These types are Unique but this specific spell is well known. It is called a jumping spell because its intensity grows as more mana is supplied to it. Many of these types of spells are at a higher level and far more destructive. Yet, this spell will work well for that job that you have."

"It's not that it becomes more powerful but rather think of it as just needing to be charged up. Like a stove. The longer you have it turned on the hotter it will get until it maxes."

"At the start it's useless but as time passes its true power comes out," He concludes.

"Now I'll show you how to do it once more and only once so make sure you pay attention closely," He says.

"#&@" He says repeating the hand gestures.

As we arrive at the front door of the house he gives me my homework.

"Practice to do the spell I just showed you and try to actually melt some of the Vonite tomorrow," He says as he opens the door and walks in.

Yet I remained outside for a moment longer because an absolutely terrifying idea came to mind.

A thought that is so dangerous that if I could pull it off the world would crumble before me.

I then waited another moment to calm myself down before following after Ralph.

Upon my entrance, Madelyn greeted me while Luke ignored me. Yet I didn't care about either of them as I rushed to my room, crawled under the blankets, and went to sleep.

"What was that about?" Madelyn asks confused.

"He had a long day he's probably just tired," Ralph replies.

"But he didn't even eat dinner," She says concerned.

"I'm sure if he wanted food he would come out and get it," Ralph answers.

"Okay…" She says before dropping the topic.

"How was your day, Luke?" She asks instead.

***

In the morning I wake up at the same time I did before then rush into the living room to wait for Ralph to come out.

The last time Madelyn was talking to me so I should have about five more minutes until Ralph wakes up.

Yet, every second I become more and more excited because if my plan were to work so many things would change.

Time seemed to slow down as I sat there waiting but finally, Ralph came out and we left the house.

"You seem determined," He said.

"Yes, I going to do the spell today,' I say with absolute confidence.

"In one day? How about we make a bet. If you can do the spell just as I did by the end of the day I will tell you another bit of information about magic," He says.

"And what if I don't," I ask waiting for the catch.

"You will have to spend the entire night practicing it in the factory," He answers.

"Deal!" I say already planning to lose. I need to have as much time as possible to finalize my plan.

When we pass by the fenced area and enter I take off down the stairs and dash into the room.

'Finally,' I say as I can now test to see if the world will be one step closer to falling into my hands.

I am going to attempt to copy a spell.

But this is not like those other times like what I did with Ray's spell or like what Ralph expects.

I not going to mimic the hand movements and repeat the words. No, I'm far greater than that. I can use magic that others dream of. I can cast without speaking or moving. Should I be bound to have to say words just to do spells that others thought of? No! I'll just steal them for myself.

So doing the unthinkable, the unbelievable, the unheard of, I prepare to become a Starless Mage.