Such Difference

Alvin and Felia were still skeptical about Linfel's idea of using the Master Familiar Connection at the same time as they were doing it. So, to make sure things wouldn't go out of control, Felia and Alvin did it first. 

One might wonder, since Linfel could match Alvin's Soul and Magic Energy Frequencies, why couldn't he do it with Felia. The rules of the Master Familiar Connection didn't seem to apply to him anyway. The truth is, he probably could. It's just he didn't mention it. Linfel wanted to see if he could achieve a Master Familiar Connection while someone else as doing it.

Felia's core changed into the shape of two interlaced bracelets, with a few little chains connected between the bracelet and five rings on Alvin's fingers. Their Magic Energy merged, and Alvin gained full control over Felia's reserves.

Linfel nodded and began to connect with Alvin, too. Well, he was just matching his Soul and Magic frequency now that he was connected to Felia. "Sure enough, there is a slight change when you two connect to each other. Don't worry. It is still pretty much the same," Linfel spoke. Finally, he made the necessary changes and got to merge his magic Energy with the one Felia and Alvin had merged previously. "Success!"

Alvin and Lifnelia felt Linfel's magic Energy, including Red Magic Energy. It was shocking since even Felia felt she could control that energy directly without the need to pass through Alvin first. "Master... you now have the Magic Energy of two Familiars for use. How big is the difference?"

Alvin got up and tried to control both of them. Felia wasn't as perfect, but Linfel was truly without any issues whatsoever. Simply put, he only needed to focus on Felia as he always did. It was as if Linfel wasn't even there. But, at the same time, all his Magic Energy was free for use, completely merged with his own and Felia's. "Do you believe me if I say I think I could put a fight against a Low Level Two Magus?"

He controlled all those reserves of energy, and even though it was yellow, the intensity was so high that he could make up for the difference in quality. He didn't even need to touch Linfel's Red Magic Energy.

"That's good and all," Linfel spoke. "But we are wasting time here. You two, take the Red Magic Away and absorb it into your Cores. There is still a lot of yellow Magic Energy to clean from these Magic Stones."

Alvin and Felia quickly accepted the order. Alvin sat on the bed again and began to use half of the available Red Magic Energy while Felia used the other half. Both of them could see the huge advantages of using Red Magic Energy to level up. Still, it was a slow process, so it took them almost thirty minutes to use what Linfel prepared.

"Phew..." Alvin took a deep breath. "We are done, Linfel."

Linfel nodded and pulled more Yellow Magic Stones. "From now on, I will maintain a constant flow of Red Magic Energy. How long do you intend to absorb it?"

"Three hours," Alvin quickly spoke. "More than that and I will start to saturate my core. This is not good for a Magus's Future."

"I understand," It was good so he could leave earlier. "By the way, I'm creating Low-Grade Red Magic Energy. But, as you saw back in your father's house, I can go as far as Medium-Grade Red Magic Energy. It's just that it will cost a lot of these Low-Grade Yellows, and the amount I will create will be quite pitiful. What do you think?"

"Keep the Low-Grade Energy," Felia asked. "There is no point in us acquiring a higher level than that. It would be a waste since Low-Grade Red Magic Energy is the limit of what our cores can absorb. We simply don't have a high enough level."

"Oh! I see!" Linfel gave up going that far. "Alright, just continue using the Low-Grade then."

They continued during all the three hours Alvin asked, and even Linfel could tell that Alvin's Core was indeed getting someone lethargic through the Magic Energy Waves Frequency. It was to the point he found it hard to keep that connection. "We should stop here. More than that, and it might truly get dangerous."

Alvin nodded before Felia detached from his hand, returning her core to the original shape. Linfel, too, ended his connection with them. "So, how was it?"

Alvin's calm expression then disappeared as his excitement returned in full force! "Hahaha! This is incredible! I feel like I did the work of an entire week in a single day! Linfel, this Red Magic Energy of yours is even better than the Red Magic Energy I got from the Red Magic Stone I earned from the Academy years ago! It is sooooooo easy to absorb and integrate to the core!"

Felia quickly followed. "Yes! This is the best absorption session I've ever experienced. I wonder if this is how high-level Familiars feel when they are using those expensive Magic Stones. Even if it is, it shouldn't be far off."

"The best part is that our cores will be much stronger once they level up now that we are using such high-quality energy," Alvin didn't forget to add.

Linfel was happy to hear that. "Good! Good! Seems like I can keep our deal going." However, he also pointed at the Yellow Magic Stones. "Yet, I'm sorry to tell you, but you should take a look."

Alvin's smile instantly froze. "W-Where are the rest?"

"You two used them," Linfel spoke. "Did you forget? You two were absorbing it at the same time. Now, there are just these 53 remaining. Well, you said you still had more, didn't you?"

"I do..." Alvin bitterly smiled. "However, I only have another two hundred. If we train like this tomorrow, they will all be gone."

Those words meant one thing and one thing only for Alvin and Felia. "We need to take missions... and absolutely need to increase our Rank in the Field Exam."