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Chapter 54 True Damage
Chapter 54 True Damage
The cleaning of Serene Lotus Park was easy, but they didn't have any equipment, so they had to do it with their own hands.
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There was, of course, the option to use their Aspects, but nobody was in a condition to do that. They were already struggling just to maintain their Mana Circulation Technique, so how could they spare the concentration for anything else?
Because of this, their work became harder and began taking a toll on their bodies, which was exactly what Veer wanted. That pressure would improve their physical constitution and make them stronger.
Not to mention, it would also enhance their Mana usage while moving around.
Looking at the warriors entering the park after removing the wooden planks, Veer smiled and thought, I hope they can pull this off.
Then, he turned to face the remaining people who had chosen the Mage Path. Their training would be different, and he already had an idea for it.
Looking at them, he thought, They mainly fall into three classes: Mage, Marksman, and Support. But they all share the same foundation anyway.
Smiling, Veer turned to his side and addressed Liliana, "I'm afraid you'll have to start this."
Liliana nodded and took Veer's seat, which was just a wooden plank he had gotten from the Warrior students. She climbed onto it and looked at the crowd.
Without wasting time, she began her lecture directly, "Just like physical constitution is most important for Warriors, Mana control and knowledge are most important for Mages. I'm sure you've acquired the basics, but I'll still go over them to make sure."
Her tone was ever so serious as she continued, "First and foremost is your Aspect. It heavily affects battles. An attack from an Aspect does more damage than other attacks. Does anyone know why?"
Her question was met with a deathly silence as everyone waited for her to explain.
Raising an eyebrow, Liliana muttered, "They didn't even teach such a thing and expect students to fight?"
"You're forgetting that they're mainly from the Second Dormitory," Elara said from the side. "And our First Dormitory was filled with Warriors."
Ah, so there's disparity even here, Liliana sighed and decided to explain. "We'll have to begin with the basics, then. Do you know one of the main differences between the Mage Path and the Warrior Path?"
One of the girls raised her hand and answered, "One focuses on physical constitution, and the other focuses on magic, like spells."
The others nodded; it was the basic definition. Even Veer was among them as he looked at his girlfriend for answers.
"While what you said is true, it's incomplete," Liliana said, shaking her head. "The main difference lies in the damage they deal. Support won't understand this as much, but the rest of you should."
She raised her hand and held up three fingers. "There are three types of damage: Physical Damage, Magic Damage, and True Damage."
"As you can guess from the names," Liliana explained, "those who deal Physical Damage are Warriors, and those who deal Magic Damage are Mages. Now, True Damage is an interesting case—it deals damage that is, in a way, a combination of both. Most Battle Mages can achieve this after a certain level of mastery, for obvious reasons."
Her lips curled slightly as she continued, "However, there's another way to deal True Damage, and that's through your Aspect. Let me demonstrate."
Liliana turned toward Veer and asked, "Can you raise your hand and coat it with your Mana to form a Magic Barrier?"
Nodding, Veer raised his right hand and coated it with a thin layer of Mana. It surprised everyone, as it wasn't an easy task.
Liliana raised her hand, pointed at Veer, and muttered, "Ice Bullet!"
Instantly, a small magic circle formed on her fingertip, and something shot out from it, heading toward Veer. It reached him in no time and struck his forearm, producing steam upon contact.
That was a spell, huh, Veer noted as he looked at his forearm, which was completely fine. It was mostly due to the Mana coating and his strong body.
He narrowed his eyes, sensing the distribution of Mana around him when the Ice Bullet hit. This is more useful.
After giving Veer a concerned glance, Liliana said, "That was the F-Rank Spell Ice Bullet. The Mana coating around the body works as a Magic Barrier, which reduces Magic Damage. Since the Ice Bullet didn't have much Magic Damage to begin with, it didn't do much."
"Elara, I'll need your help with this," Liliana said, gesturing for Elara to approach Veer.
Elara did as instructed and stood beside her boyfriend, waiting for further directions.
"Now, watch carefully," Liliana said, pointing her finger at Veer again. "This is from my Aspect."
This time, everyone saw the process clearly. Out of nowhere, a crystal-white cylinder formed on Liliana's fingertip without the support of a magic circle.
It shot at Veer with the same speed and intensity, striking his forearm. Unlike before, the bullet penetrated the thin layer of Mana around Veer's arm and hit it before dispersing into the air.
At the point of impact, it left a mark, and coldness invaded Veer's arm. He didn't show the pain he felt, as it was nothing compared to what he endured daily. Still, it hurt far more than he had imagined.
Elara quickly came to help, using her flames to melt away the frostbite on his forearm. It wasn't serious and would heal quickly, but the two women didn't want to take chances.
Veer would have appreciated the gesture if he wasn't so focused on his thoughts, analyzing the sensation he felt during the impact. He tried to recall every detail, paying close attention to the Mana movement around him.
"As you can see, the attack formed by my Aspect damaged his arm, whereas the spell didn't. This is because Aspects deal True Damage," Liliana explained. "True Damage essentially bypasses all defenses and strikes at the core."
Before anyone could react to this new information, Liliana added, "Don't get too excited, though. It's not as overpowered as you might think. It can only ignore defenses to a certain degree."