“How...how did you know all this?”
“Books.” Duwei put down the bow. “Books contained all of human’s knowledge. And knowledge is the lighthouse for human to move forward. I started reading these books at age 6.”
“Six? Then you must be a genius. Have you read a lot of books?” Relin sigh.
“I did read quite a bit. But I am no genius. In fact, long ago I didn’t like to read. I didn’t like knowledge.”
Thursday, April 2, 2015
Wednesday, April 1, 2015
LotD : What is Magic?
What is magic? Duwei hesitated at this question. He’s very curious about the magic in this world. After all, there were so many fancy legends about magic. But his impression of magic revolves around chanting a spell, then magical things happen.
Seeing as Duwei remained silent, Clark laughed at himself and thought this question was probably too deep for a child. “Magic is the power given to humans by God. It’s the path for humans to reach the ultimate power. To understand themselves, understand this world, and reach the biggest gift God gave humans.”
Clark’s voice sounded sacred. However this did not affect Duwei. He remained silent and expressionless. Clark took out a crystal ball from under his robe.
“Spiritual power is used to measure if a person has the talent for magic, although it’s not the only standard, it’s the most important one. Now, let me measure your talent in mana.”
“Spiritual power? Mana? Aren’t magicians the only one with mana?” Duwei finally opened his mouth.
“Who told you such inaccurate statements? The Roland mansion doesn’t even have anyone with common sense? Spiritual power is what normal people says, we magicians call it mana. Magicians can use meditation techniques to increase our mana, then use it to observe this world, observe the secrets of nature, and all kinds of energy in nature. Only people with high enough mana can achieve this. Magic is the use of techniques to control the energy of nature with mana.
“I understand. Spiritual power is mana, and mana is a kind of lever. Magicians use this level to borrow the power of nature.”
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“The nature contains many elements. Every one of them is a source of power. Rain, thunder, blizzard, wind, even the movements of the sun and moon, life and death of plants. A great magician can observe all the little elements. Your metaphor with lever is interesting. As you said, when your lever is bigger, you can maneuver a higher amount of energy.”
“So that’s how it is. I thought a magician’s power came from within his body.”
“I have to question, who taught you such non sense. Even a magic student knows that common sense. A human’s power is limited. No matter how strong you are, there’s a limit. But magicians can do what normal people can’t. Yet, that isn’t from their own power. Through magic the borrow power from nature. And in this world, God created us and the world. So when we are using magic, we are using the power of God. Remember, God created human. Human can’t ever possess power equal to God. That is a taboo.”
“I am curious. Why does the Roland family has someone like you that doesn’t have any common sense. I warn you not to say that power comes from a magician’s body again. You will be burned in front of the temple. Because your words questioned God.”
Seeing as Duwei remained silent, Clark laughed at himself and thought this question was probably too deep for a child. “Magic is the power given to humans by God. It’s the path for humans to reach the ultimate power. To understand themselves, understand this world, and reach the biggest gift God gave humans.”
Clark’s voice sounded sacred. However this did not affect Duwei. He remained silent and expressionless. Clark took out a crystal ball from under his robe.
“Spiritual power is used to measure if a person has the talent for magic, although it’s not the only standard, it’s the most important one. Now, let me measure your talent in mana.”
“Spiritual power? Mana? Aren’t magicians the only one with mana?” Duwei finally opened his mouth.
“Who told you such inaccurate statements? The Roland mansion doesn’t even have anyone with common sense? Spiritual power is what normal people says, we magicians call it mana. Magicians can use meditation techniques to increase our mana, then use it to observe this world, observe the secrets of nature, and all kinds of energy in nature. Only people with high enough mana can achieve this. Magic is the use of techniques to control the energy of nature with mana.
“I understand. Spiritual power is mana, and mana is a kind of lever. Magicians use this level to borrow the power of nature.”
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“The nature contains many elements. Every one of them is a source of power. Rain, thunder, blizzard, wind, even the movements of the sun and moon, life and death of plants. A great magician can observe all the little elements. Your metaphor with lever is interesting. As you said, when your lever is bigger, you can maneuver a higher amount of energy.”
“So that’s how it is. I thought a magician’s power came from within his body.”
“I have to question, who taught you such non sense. Even a magic student knows that common sense. A human’s power is limited. No matter how strong you are, there’s a limit. But magicians can do what normal people can’t. Yet, that isn’t from their own power. Through magic the borrow power from nature. And in this world, God created us and the world. So when we are using magic, we are using the power of God. Remember, God created human. Human can’t ever possess power equal to God. That is a taboo.”
“I am curious. Why does the Roland family has someone like you that doesn’t have any common sense. I warn you not to say that power comes from a magician’s body again. You will be burned in front of the temple. Because your words questioned God.”
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