Extra Demon: Sacred Academy of Light

Chapter 127 Step by step

"Magic is very easy… yes, very simple." Evelyn moved forward, nodding her head. Her eyes were glowing intensely as she delicately moved her fingers. Between them, bright threads of fire slowly intertwined like tiny serpents. Small flames appeared, but they never harmed Evelyn's slender fingers. Closing her small fist, she looked at me for a few moments.

"You'll learn quickly. The flow of mana within you is very stable—yes, almost comparable to Daniela's." She gestured toward Daniela, who was also nearby, listening intently.

"Really?" Daniela seemed a bit surprised by Evelyn's words.

"Hmmm," Evelyn nodded. "The flow of mana is connected to the magical points in our bodies—eight in total, distributed throughout. Two in the wrists, two in the forearms, one in the brain, one in the middle of the lungs beneath the heart—this one is the most important. Not only is it connected to the last two points in our feet, but it's deeply tied to our soul, which is the source of mana in every living being. These mana points are usually sealed by contaminated mana that our body unconsciously absorbs. To unlock each mana pressure point, the best way is simply to make the mana circulate throughout your body consistently."

Evelyn, despite always being extremely sleepy during classes—and in life in general—is remarkably intelligent when it comes to magical topics. She's even good at explaining them, which is surprising coming from her.

"But… in my case, I never experienced that. The first time I saw it was with Daniela when we were little." Evelyn glanced at Daniela, who blushed slightly. "I remember how you always helped me unlock my mana points." She looked at me. "The process was casual. I would sit on my knees, and she would place the palms of her hands on my back. Through that, her mana entered my body."

Daniela sighed. "I always ended up sweating… her mana was always so warm."

"Exactly. This process is more normal than I thought—it's more like an extra boost. I have to say, at this age, it's normal for most of us to have six pressure points unlocked instead of eight. Except for Daniela, Leslie, you, and me—we have all eight mana points free. But Olivia has seven, surprisingly. Beatrice, Adrian, and Elias have six and are close to unlocking the seventh." Evelyn pursed her lips slightly.

"The flow of mana, in short, is a mage's ability to perform various tasks simultaneously. Having all eight mana points free allows mana to flow much faster and more efficiently. This is also known as aura among swordsmen, who use it to reinforce and cover their bodies, making them faster, more agile, and deadlier. For mages, it's known as mana coating, where the strongest point is protection. Despite this, a mage's greatest weakness lies in being more vulnerable. However, they have far greater destructive potential." Evelyn gazed at her fingers for a moment.

"Concentration is the most important thing. You need to feel how mana flows from your chest throughout your body. Concentration helps a lot. If you fully master it, you'll be able to act quickly in desperate moments. But of course, it's very different from execution. Concentration is the first step; next comes execution. This process is also important—it's about having a clear image of what you want to do next, whether it's a fireball, a wall of fire, or reinforcing your body. Finally," Evelyn pointed to her head, "you need imagination. Magic is very malleable and easy to manipulate. It can take thousands of forms, with hundreds of different reactions—it's practically infinite. The only condition is to have imagination."

Evelyn opened her hand. "You need to have a clear image of what you want to create, then translate that image into reality."

In Evelyn's palm, an image appeared—herself lying on a bed, asleep. It was worth noting that everything was made of red flames. "See? It's easy." With a smile, she looked into my eyes.

Late at night, in one of the empire city's dark alleys, there was a small house. Through its windows, a faint light could be seen coming from candles placed all around, adding a bit of warmth to the home. Inside, a woman lay on a bed, her eyes closed and her brow deeply furrowed. Her body occasionally trembled violently.

Next to her sat a boy, his hands tightly clasped around the woman's. He remained completely silent, staring at his mother. Since he arrived home…

His eyes focused on the shining jewel around his mother's neck. It emitted a mystical glow that completely enveloped her body, but every time it did, she trembled violently as if in pain. However, the boy's gaze never wavered. He just looked at her intently. He… was happy. For the first time in three days, his mother had made some kind of movement.

Behind him, pale arms slowly reached out, wrapping around the boy in an embrace. "Your mother will be fine, just trust me…"

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"Yes…"

"That's it for now. I'm sleepy… I'm going to bed." Evelyn stood and walked slowly toward the bed, which had somehow doubled in size. Looking gloomily at it, she muttered, "I don't know where it came from, but for some reason, I feel broke again…"

Looking at the empty plates and the silence around me, I realized it was already night—around 11 PM, very late considering we have to wake up early tomorrow. But I didn't feel tired. Well, maybe a little. You could say I was a bit euphoric.

Standing up, I began clearing the seven dirty plates from the table. Taking them to the sink, I set to work.

After a few moments, I finished washing the dishes and sat on the couch. Looking at my hand… I could feel the mana flowing through my body. It hurt, but it was bearable.

Exhaling slowly, I focused further. Thin strands of mana began twisting and intertwining, tightening into a delicate braid as they spiraled between my fingers. Each pulse felt alive, as if the mana were an extension of myself—a current of energy waiting to be shaped and controlled.

Evelyn's words echoed in my mind. Concentration. Execution. Imagination.

With a small smile, I thought, "It's easy to say, but in this case, it's even easier to do."