Supreme Hunter of Beautiful Souls

Chapter 25 First Magic Class with Grandma!

Kael wasn't quite sure how he had ended up in this situation. One moment, he was in the comfort of his home, surrounded by his mother's obsessive protection, and now he was in a clearing in the middle of an enchanted forest, cornered by the sharp gaze of his grandmother, Eleonor. The Queen of Witches, as she liked to call herself, stood with her arms crossed, her expression a mix of impatience and amusement.

"Alright, brat, today we're going to work on something that will determine whether you're worthy of the blood in your veins or just a waste," she said, wearing a smile that didn't exactly inspire confidence.

Kael sighed, crossing his arms. "You really know how to make someone feel special, huh, Grandma?"

Eleonor laughed, her laughter echoing through the clearing like sinister bells. "Oh, darling, I'm not here to inflate your ego. I'm here to teach you magic—something your mother is probably too scared to teach. By the way, why does she do that?"

"Because she's overprotective and thinks everything is going to kill me," Kael replied with a shrug. "But since I'm here, let's get on with it. What do I have to do?"

Eleonor narrowed her eyes at him, assessing him from head to toe. "First, let's see what natural talent you have. Close your eyes."

Kael obeyed, albeit reluctantly. He felt the air around him shift slightly, as if an invisible breeze was brushing against his skin.

"Take a deep breath and try to feel the energy around you. The world is made of mana, and this energy sustains life, spells, and existence itself. Let's see if you can pick up on at least some of it. How far can you sense it?"

He frowned, concentrating. For a few seconds, all he could feel was the sound of leaves rustling and the distant chirping of birds. But then, something changed. A warm, pulsating sensation began to spread through his body, as if invisible threads were connecting him to the environment around him. He opened his eyes, surprised—not by the mana, but by how far he could feel it...

"I can feel everything," he said in awe. "I can feel... the entire forest, even the city and the river beyond it."

"Oh, congratulations, you managed to grasp the bare minimum," Eleonor said, rolling her eyes dramatically.

'You old witch!' Kael screamed internally. But...

'Incredible... his potential surpasses mine...' she thought to herself.

"Now we'll work on control. Sensing mana is one thing; manipulating it is an entirely different challenge. Don't worry, though—it takes years to master. Or weeks, if you're not completely incompetent."

"And what exactly am I supposed to do?" Kael asked, trying to mask the anxiety in his voice.

"Focus your mana into the sphere and give it an intention," Eleonor explained, gesturing toward the empty space ahead. "Turn the wind into a spinning force and hurl the sphere with enough power to cause damage. Let's see what you're capable of."

'There's no way he'll pull this off...' she thought with a sly smile, confident that it was far too advanced for him.

Kael took a deep breath and replied firmly, "Alright." This time, however, he decided not to hold back. Instead of limiting what he felt, Kael unleashed everything he had learned during his months of solitary study. He channeled his energy with precision, forming a compact sphere of wind, about the size of an orange, pulsing with intense rotation.

Eleonor, observing closely, raised her eyebrows as she sensed the density of magic he had gathered. Before she could comment, Kael raised his hand, displaying the sphere with confidence.

"Grandma, stop underestimating me," he said, his gaze steady.

Without hesitation, Kael hurled the wind sphere. The moment it left his hand, the air around it roared. The small sphere tore through the clearing like a bullet, devastating everything in its path. The impact was so powerful that more than twenty trees were sliced clean through in a straight line, their upper halves crashing down with thunderous echoes through the forest.

Eleonor stood silent for a moment, her eyes fixed on the destruction her grandson had caused. Then, she let out a low laugh, full of admiration and surprise.

"HAHAHA! YOU LITTLE BRAT, I KNEW YOU WERE UP TO SOMETHING! YOU SNEAKY DEVIL!" she shouted, laughing loudly.

Still laughing, Eleonor looked at Kael with a mix of pride and astonishment in her eyes. "Not bad... not bad at all. It seems you have way more potential than I gave you credit for." She broke into a satisfied smile. "Well, at least I'm not the only crazy one in the family."

---

More character images at:

Did you like it? Add it to your library!

Don't foget to vote to support the book if you like it.