First Legendary Dragon: Starting With The Limitless System novel Chapter 120

Chapter 120: The Runic Codex

The mana-conductive ink sparkled gently within its crystal-clear glass bottles, hinting at the complexity of its ingredients. Orion uncorked one bottle and brought it closer, sniffing curiously. The ink smelled faintly of herbs and minerals—a pleasant, fresh scent.

He nodded appreciatively, recapping the bottle and placing it carefully back down.

Pulling the chair out, Orion sat down comfortably, stretching his arms once again, feeling a small ripple of excitement bubble up in his chest.

’Alright,’ he murmured to himself. ’Time to see what the academy’s official guidebook has to offer.’

He reached into his inventory, his hand swiftly retrieving the leather-bound Runic Language book. Pulling it out, Orion carefully laid it down on the desk in front of him.

The book glowed softly under the room’s ambient lighting, its dark leather embossed with intricate silver rune patterns that seemed to change subtly when viewed from different angles.

He opened the cover gently, the pages rustling slightly beneath his touch, releasing a gentle fragrance of fresh paper mixed with traces of lingering mana. On the first page, written clearly and elegantly in flowing script, were the words:

"The Runic Codex: Fundamentals of the Runic Language and Application."

Turning the pages, Orion saw the table of contents neatly organized, detailing various sections:

-Introduction to Runes and Mana Control

-Understanding Resonance and Affinity

-Comprehensive Guide to the 108 Primary Runes

-Rune Combinations and Basic Spellcraft

-Advanced Concepts and Rune Theory

-Troubleshooting Common Rune Creation Errors

Impressed by the depth and organization, Orion nodded approvingly. "Not bad, huh, Lumi?"

[Indeed. Seems like the academy spared no expense. You’re lucky, Master! Most common people would spend a fortune to get such a comprehensive book.]

’Well, perks of being a student at Thunderpeak Academy,’ Orion mused, flipping to the introduction and beginning to read.

The text began clearly:

<Runes represent the foundational pillars upon which all magical constructs and elemental manipulations are based. Each rune symbolizes a fundamental concept or element, carrying within itself both symbolic and literal power. The effectiveness of a rune depends heavily upon the caster’s innate affinity, mental clarity, and precision in formation.>

Orion paused thoughtfully. ’Mental clarity and precision, huh? Sounds straightforward enough.’

[But remember, Master, knowing is different from doing. Many mages struggle their whole lives trying to achieve the clarity mentioned here for high-level runes.]

’True,’ Orion murmured softly, continuing to read the rest of the pages before reaching the next section detailing the concept of resonance:

<Resonance is the natural affinity one possesses with specific runes. Every individual resonates differently, influenced by lineage, personality, experiences, and elemental affinity. Those with high resonance form runes more naturally, while low resonance necessitates significantly greater mental effort.>

Lumi chimed softly in his mind, her voice filled with pride.

[This part is vital for most students, Master. But with your Primal Mana Channels, your resonance is universal, yet neutral. You’ll resonate equally with all runes.]

Orion chuckled quietly to himself. ’That’s the fun part. Imagine the combinations I can make with all these different runes that others can’t, due to their innate talent. Haha, I can’t wait to learn more.’

He continued flipping through the pages, reaching the segment about the 108 Primary Runes.

Here, the book showed beautifully illustrated symbols, each rune precisely detailed, accompanied by a clear description of its meaning and practical usage.

He paused at the rune labeled ’Flow’, which was written at the top of the page in elegant, fluid lines of symbols.

- Flow Rune:

<Represents the fluid motion of mana and energy within and around the caster. Essential for regulating mana circulation, controlling spells, and stabilizing complex rune structures.>

Ignoring her teasing, Orion turned several pages until he stopped again, this time at the rune ’Barrier’:

- Barrier Rune:

<Embodies defensive constructs. Creates an energy barrier that stops physical and magical attacks. Mastery improves durability, range, and mana efficiency.>

He continued flipping leisurely, skimming various runes: Ignite, Freeze, Amplify, Stabilize, Reflect, Absorb. Each rune seemed both simple and profound, their functions overlapping yet distinct enough to be uniquely valuable.