First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System novel Chapter 212

Chapter 212: Reading Books

Though he held high expectations of Orion, Eldric fully expected the vast amount of complex knowledge to challenge even the greatest prodigy. He quietly anticipated the moment when Orion might show signs of hesitation or difficulty.

Yet, contrary to Eldric’s silent expectation, Orion demonstrated nothing but absolute focus. Page after page, his sharp eyes moved swiftly and intently, absorbing every detail, every diagram, and every theory carefully explained in the thick volumes.

Time passed quietly, the only sounds in the study the gentle rustle of turning pages and the steady breathing of both Grandfather and Grandson.

Eldric gradually began to feel a mixture of astonishment and disbelief as he noted Orion’s continuous, steady progress without even a hint of slowing down.

He subtly straightened his posture, leaning forward slightly as if expecting Orion to show signs of fatigue at any moment.

But Orion never faltered. After several hours of deep concentration, Orion closed the third and final book with a satisfied sigh, gently placing it back atop the completed pile.

He stretched his arms leisurely, easing the stiffness from hours of intense reading, before looking up with a clear, calm gaze.

"Finished, Grandpa," Orion stated plainly, his voice steady and confident.

Eldric blinked twice, momentarily at a loss for words. Surprise flashed vividly across his aged features, swiftly replaced by skepticism.

He cleared his throat, narrowing his eyes carefully, examining Orion’s unwavering expression. "Are you absolutely certain you’ve thoroughly absorbed all the material, Orion? Those books contained enough knowledge to take even geniuses several days—at minimum."

Orion nodded confidently, unshaken by Eldric’s incredulity. "Yes, Grandpa, I’m quite certain. Although, I do have a few questions I’d like clarified before we proceed."

Eldric visibly relaxed, letting out a soft sigh of relief as his expression quickly shifted from skepticism back to eager pride. "Ah, good lad, good! Of course, ask whatever you wish. Clarifying your doubts is part of mastering an element."

Orion quickly opened the first book again, turning expertly to a specific page he had memorized precisely. "Here, Grandpa, in the Chapter about mana conductivity—it states that Lightning mana primarily travels along specific pathways to achieve the highest speed and potency. But would alternate pathways exist that sacrifice speed for greater stability in casting more complex formations?"

Eldric’s eyes brightened appreciatively, clearly impressed by the depth of Orion’s question. He leaned forward, placing one finger thoughtfully upon his chin. "An insightful observation, Orion. Yes, indeed there are alternate pathways; they’re rarely used precisely because Thunder magic’s greatest advantage lies in its speed."

"However, in complex spell arrays requiring sustained stability—such as long-duration field control—alternate pathways can be employed to manage fluctuations."

Orion nodded eagerly, quickly flipping through the second volume. "That explains something else I read here. The secondary rune arrangement used in field-control spells seems to intentionally delay mana flow slightly. So, it’s purposely done to increase the stability at the expense of immediate response?"

Eldric nodded vigorously, a proud grin spreading across his face. "Exactly, Orion! That’s precisely the reason. Thunder is inherently volatile, swift, and aggressive. But experienced Thunder mages learn to temper its wildness with controlled delays and regulated mana flow, greatly increasing versatility."

Orion’s eyes sparkled, clearly enjoying this detailed conversation. "Fascinating. Another thing—regarding the resonance phenomenon mentioned here. Is it possible for Thunder mana to inadvertently cause resonance with mana channels primarily used for other elements?"

"Indeed," Eldric responded seriously, deeply pleased by Orion’s precise understanding. "Thunder mana is unique—its highly energetic and disruptive nature can occasionally resonate with or even influence mana channels tuned to other elements. That’s why it’s critically important to precisely control your mana flow and establish clear channel delineations when wielding multiple affinities."

[Hehe, with Master’s Primal Mana Channels, there will be no such issues! (*≧▽≦)]

Orion’s expression lit up, anticipation clear within his eyes. "Thank you, Grandpa. I’m ready whenever you are." ƒrēewebnoѵёl.cσm