NOVEL WEB Chapter 1647: Metal Absorption
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Silvia, Agua, and Justicio were flabbergasted when they saw Aquarina conjuring the magic circle instantly. She only took but a few seconds to glance at her mother's magic circle and then instantly replicated it with 100% accuracy, it was something completely insane, especially when they would've taken days to learn the magic circle on their own.
Memorizing all the different patterns, how each rune goes to each place, the correct mana input, the manifestation of the runes' shapes and forms, the materialization of the Magic Rings that put the Runes together to create a Magic Circle, and more.
These were all incredibly complex factors, perhaps a simple Tier 1 to Tier 3 Magic Circle with only a dozen to a hundred runes would only take a day to learn for them, but one with over a thousand, a Tier 7 Spell? It was pure insanity!
And yet Aquarian did it in just a couple of seconds, less than a minute, and she conjured it on her own, leaving her friends speechless as they realized the incredible level of talent she possessed.
She was usually so casual about things, rough, reckless, and funny, sometimes too relaxed, that they never really started to think just how talented she was.
"{Metal Absorption}!"
And as she learned the spell and used it through External Magic Conjuration, which uses a created Magic Circle using Mana instead of the Internal Magic Circle where Spells can be engraved, Aquarina conjured the spell.
FLUOSH!
The red mithril ore she was holding in her hands quickly began to melt, making her feel a bit weird or freaky, but the metal rapidly melded with her skin and then the rest of her body.
Her clear brown skin turned red for a moment, but slowly went back to its normal color, as Aquarina glanced flabbergasted at the palm of her hand.
She felt something within her gain a little "boost", her own body, it was as if she was building a wall made of bricks and added a single brick to a wall that was made of thousands.
It was a slight progression, very small to make a difference, but still strong enough to be noticeable.
"Oh wow…"
As Aquarina felt the power flow through her body, she glanced at her mother with an excited face.
"This is exactly like what Sylphy can do! She can also absorb metals! I can finally do the same!"
Aquarina recalled how Sylphy could absorb metals into her own body to become even stronger. It was one of her recent new Skills, which actually related to her blood, and not exactly to her physique.
"Wait, she can? I had no idea she had learned the spell already…" Nepheline was surprised. "But how? I thought her Physique Elements and Origin were not that…
Sylphy's physique was primarily Fire and Nature Element, with a Dragon and Tree Dual Origin, it was also closely connected with her two first Spirits, Ignatius and Naturia, so as she grew stronger, they also grew stronger, and vice versa.
"Yeah she can, it's an ability she got," Aquarina chose not to speak anymore than that for now, she didn't want to reveal Sylphy's secret. "You know how she is, she has a lot of incredible powers, and unique abilities she was born with!"
"I know…" Nepheline nodded. "She's more talented than any of us when we were her age. Well, you and your friends as well! The new generation is sure to be strong! You're all going to surpass us by a mile eventually. That'll be a great moment."
"It will be a great moment to be surpassed?" Aquarina asked. "I thought you were quite competitive, mom. Seeing how you and dad had continued growing stronger too…"
"Hahah! Well, I don't want to get rusty, so I do cultivate and train from time to time," her mother said.
"But we've definitely relaxed compared to the past," Shade said. "Back then we were constantly training and cultivating in a very strict regime. Every second was precious."
"It's incredible to hear such anecdotes from the heroes…" Agua's mother was amazed, smiling with her eyes shining brightly. "Right Agua?"
"Yes mother," nodded Agua happily. "I want to learn more… Could you tell us some tales, heroes? Anything would be nice."
"Tales? Ah well, we've still got some time I suppose…" Nepheline giggled.
"Hmm… Well, we could start with…" Shade began talking.
Like that, they spent a few more minutes talking while finishing their meals, Justicio was still adapting to his new evolved physique and its new ability to switch into a blazing and fiery form.
Meanwhile, Silvia listened attentively, while also thinking about what to do with her physique, she really wanted a strong one, but she didn't want to rely on Aquarina for it…
However, much like Justicio, she didn't really have any resources or connections to just get everything she needed for a Physique Evolution Ritual, so this was her only chance at it.
But even then, she felt quite embarrassed to ask her about such a huge favor, even though Aquarina seemed willing from the start anyway.
"Alright, the ritual should begin soon, let's depart."
Once the night had arrived and the moon shone brightly above the night, starry sky, while reflecting its light over the lake, the entire group walked outside of the chief's house.
"Please follow us."
A group of shamans were already waiting for them there, as they quickly were guided towards the ceremony ritual area.
The entire formation was done, and it began activating once Agua and Aquarina stepped into the center, with the chief in front of them as well.
FLAAASH!
Agua and Aquarina looked around with surprise, as the chief started reciting some sacred words to summon the will of the Great Oasis Spirit.
"Oh Great Mother of the Oasis, we request your presence in exchange for these offerings!"
"Please bless us with your temporary, yet divine and spiritual presence!"
"We offer you these gifts with our utmost heart and sincerity!"
SPLAAASH!
And as if responding immediately, the waters of the lake began to rapidly swirl together, taking the shape of a gigantic woman made of water.
"My Children of the Oasis, you've called me, and I have come. Now tell me, what is troubling you?"
She opened her eyes, as they shone with rainbow light.
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