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墨書 Inktalez
Like a slight ache after a lack of sleep.
Freya opened her eyes and shook her head. Aside from a slight throbbing in her head, she felt mentally fatigued.
She knew this was the mental exhaustion mentioned in the Meditation Manual, a one-time mistake made by novice meditators trying to take shortcuts.
"It seems these runes are indeed not so simple."
She gently rubbed her temples to ease her tired mind. After resting for a while and letting the fatigue gradually fade, she quickly noted down the runes again and then closed her eyes.
Through this mental exhaustion, she realized that meditation was not as easy as she had thought; it required a step-by-step approach.
Moreover, according to what she had read, initial meditation was only somewhat difficult at the beginning. If someone with strong talent attempted it, they might succeed in entering meditation on their first try.
Although Freya knew her talent was only at level three, she believed it was still decent.
In a state of clarity, as the imagined runes in her mind multiplied, she slowly reached the tenth one. In the darkness behind her tightly closed eyes, a faint red light flickered and vanished.
This made Freya, still in meditation, feel delighted. She immediately understood that it was the energy particles in the air.
As she continued to visualize the runes in her mind, those light points in her dark vision began to increase slowly.
"I did it!"
Though her eyes were closed, these magical light points seemed to be everywhere, like another real world.
Unknowingly, her brain became exceptionally clear, and her thoughts quickened. Her seated body felt much lighter as well.
Time passed without her noticing.
Freya slowly opened her eyes, and the colorful light points in the darkness gradually dissipated from her vision.
She glanced around and vaguely sensed that she was somewhat different from before meditating, but upon closer inspection, she couldn't pinpoint the changes.
She only felt that her field of vision had widened significantly and that she seemed to have better control over her body.
Freya clenched her fist, feeling a strange change within her, and suddenly, her eyes brightened.
"It's the brain... my thoughts have become sharper!"
Moreover, she sensed that this meditation had not only enhanced her brain but also brought about some special changes in her body.
Even in a technologically advanced world, the mysteries of the human brain remain largely unexplored. She never expected that the path of a wizard would subtly evolve the level of life, which filled her with excitement.
After all, in her past life, she was taught that humans were the most perfect beings evolved and had reached the pinnacle of biological levels. However, in this mysterious world, whether it was knights with exceptional physical qualities or wizards wielding mysterious powers, it seemed to signify that humanity had just entered the starting phase.
"I wonder what the ultimate level of life is?" A strong curiosity arose within Freya, confirming her choice.
After a long while, she calmed her excited emotions and stood up to stretch her somewhat altered body.
The initial meditation should not last too long; otherwise, it could harm the body, as noted in the precautions above.
Glancing at the crystal clock, it was exactly four o'clock in the afternoon.
Originally, Freya planned to go home to see her father before leaving, but considering the round trip and time involved, she decided against it.
Moreover, she had just obtained Stiletto's complete swordsmanship and the Meditation Manual. To prepare for the unknown path ahead, she needed to make every moment count to enhance her strength.
It was still early outside. After some thought, she decided to head to the swordsmanship arena specifically designed for practicing sword techniques to quickly complete her Piercing Sword Technique.
As she left her dormitory, there were not many people in the building; only a few students were moving about. They glanced curiously at Freya's appearance before returning to their normal activities.
During these past six months, although she kept a low profile in handling matters, she ranked among the top new students academically for the Imperial Capital Academy. Most of the new students recognized her.
Due to her lack of social skills, she appeared somewhat aloof. However, because of her natural grace and beauty, some gossipers placed her among the top spots on the Dragon Academy's list of ten most beautiful and handsome individuals. She even earned the nickname "Ice Princess," being regarded as one of the hardest girls to pursue.
In truth, she did not care about such trivial matters.
Due to different experiences, she found no common language with these seemingly same-aged boys and girls. The path she would take was entirely different from those sheltered flowers. If one were to make a metaphor, Freya was like a carnivorous golden lion while they were merely a group of rabbits hiding in tree hollows eating grass.
Walking quietly along the road, Freya bypassed the dormitory building, occasionally spotting one or two large signs on either side.
The signs read "Remaining slots for Rudin Imperial Academy selection," reminiscent of the college entrance exams from her past life.
This made her feel a twinge of nostalgia; after all, those slots had once been her goal, but now it seemed she no longer cared.
In the afternoon, there were not many people in the academy; most students had gone outside to escape the monotony of life within the academy.
After stepping across a patch of soft grass, she soon arrived in front of a massive building.
This was the swordsmanship arena open to all grades at Dragon Academy. Compared to the Swordsmanship Classroom, this space was comparable to a gymnasium, showcasing the academy's wealth.
The main door was wide open, and she could faintly hear occasional whooshing sounds from inside—those were the sounds of wooden swords slicing through the air.
However, upon entering, she found that there weren't many people inside, but those present were earnest and hardworking students.
Although Dragon Academy was a money-driven institution, there were still many who sought to learn genuine skills.
Without paying much attention, she walked directly to a sword rack and pulled out a wooden sword, beginning the training she had done previously in the Swordsmanship Classroom.
A gentle breeze surrounded her as she wielded the sword with precision and grace.
Due to the vastness of the arena, no one noticed the subtle aura emanating from Freya. The sword techniques she employed were not significantly different from ordinary Piercing Sword Technique unless observed closely. Moreover, she deliberately slowed down her movements to execute a 'stacking' technique.
Although Hegel had not specified how arduous the path of a wizard could be, she could infer that it was not merely fraught with difficulties; after all, every place operates under the natural law of survival of the fittest, though its manifestations may vary.
Furthermore, based on her research into those 'ancient' materials, it was evident that breaking through to become a Great Knight posed a threat to wizards as well. Currently, she was at Knight's Pinnacle, closest to reaching the Great Knight realm.
Time slowly passed.
After a while, she received a notification from the academy's higher-ups stating that she did not need to attend classes; it seemed to be Hegel's doing.
At the same time, she overheard rumors within the academy about a noble named Eisen who had inexplicably fallen ill and was severely swollen all over. He was quickly taken by his servants to Rudin Imperial City for treatment.
Freya only paid slight attention to these things before shifting her focus elsewhere.
In the following days, aside from writing a long letter to Baron, most of Freya's time was dedicated entirely to perfecting her swordsmanship and meditation.
This was her way of preparing for the unknown journey ahead.
In this state, her progress was quite evident, to the point where she felt that even when facing the Sea People at Knight's Pinnacle again, she could stand undefeated.
A week later.
At a dock just a few kilometers from Dragon Academy.
A Black Carriage bearing the emblem of Dragon Academy slowly approached the dock.
Dressed in exquisite hunting attire, Freya sat inside the carriage with her leather suitcase at her feet. Her Cross Sword rested beside her right hand, and at her waist was the captured steel dagger, giving her the appearance of someone embarking on a long journey.
Across from her, Hegel was rambling on.
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