Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 23

Chapter 23: Magic System

Sirius fixed his gaze fixed on Atticus with a serious intensity. "Listen closely, kid. Our magic system follows a clear progression, moving through various stages of power."

He began to explain, his voice steady. "The journey begins with Novice, the initial stage of awakening and moves on to Intermediate, Advanced, Expert, Master, Grandmaster and then Paragon, the pinnacle of strength.

Most children naturally become Novices around the age of ten, but the tiered families often hasten this process by exposing their children to high mana density environments, causing them to awaken earlier."

Atticus nodded, absorbing the information. "So, being a Novice is just the starting point."

"Exactly," Sirius confirmed. "To progress to higher stages, one must simply absorb mana into their mana core. However, not everyone possesses the same ability to absorb mana. This is where talent comes into play."

Sirius continued, "Talent is categorized into five grades: Dormant, Unlocked, Adept, Empowered, and Transcendent. The higher you talent, the more mana your body can hold, and consequently, how far you can climb the power ladder."

He illustrated the concept further, "For instance, those with Dormant talent will remain Novices throughout their lives, while someone with Unlocked talent can reach the intermediate level and no further. Adept talent can take you up to the expert level, Empowered to grandmaster, and Transcendent to the pinnacle of power, the paragon level."

Atticus furrowed his brow in thought. "And what about Mythical grade talent?"

Sirius' eyes showed slight shock, but he quickly recovered. "Mythical grade talent is a rare, almost legendary phenomenon. It's basically a myth. Where did you hear it from?"

"Mom told me stories about people with mythical grade talent". Atticus lied with a straight face.

"Hmm, okay. It hasn't been seen in a few centuries though. I doubt it even exists". Sirius stated.

Atticus absorbed the information, his mind racing with the possibilities. "So, my talent will determine how far I can go in the magical hierarchy."

"Yes, but remember," Sirius emphasized, "While talent sets the limits, your determination, hard work, and discipline play a significant role in how far you can push those limits. And always bear in mind the responsibility that comes with power."

Atticus nodded, a newfound determination gleaming in his eyes. "I understand."

Sirius offered a small smile. "Since you awakened early, we can assume you have a high talent. You can ask Anastasia to take you to check later"

"Alright," Atticus replied, but in his mind, he thought, 'I don't need her to check. I'm glad I have a system to tell me. Who knows what would happen if word ever got out that I had mythical-grade talent. I trust Mom, but you never know what could happen.'

"Now, let's talk about another aspect of power, Atticus. There are those born with a heritage that grants them unique bloodlines, enhancing their strength and abilities. Your bloodline type is determined by your lineage, tracing back through your family's history."

He took a moment to let that sink in before elaborating further. "For instance, our Ravenstein family has a distinctive bloodline that allows us to manipulate the elements.

Your father has a bloodline that grants him mastery over fire. Lord Magnus, controls the forces of lightning. Ariel, who we tragically lost, possessed dominion over darkness, and I harness the power of air."

Atticus listened intently, his curiosity piqued. "So, bloodlines determine the specific abilities we have."

"Exactly," Sirius confirmed. "But here's the intriguing part, bloodlines can sometimes manifest unexpectedly. You might encounter individuals from ordinary families, both parents devoid of any bloodline, yet their offspring could possess the ability to control fire, for example.

It's a phenomenon we don't fully comprehend, but one hypothesis is that ancestral bloodlines could resurface through generations."

Atticus nodded, absorbing the complexities of bloodlines. "So, it's not solely about your immediate family, but your ancestry as well."

"Indeed," Sirius agreed with a nod. "Now, let's discuss when bloodlines awaken. It typically happens when an individual reaches the Intermediate- rank in power. By then, the potential of your lineage begins to unlock."

Leaning in, he continued, "There are five distinct stages to this power, but I'll only explain three for now."