The fork in Evan's hands was covered in a thin layer of ice in a second. The temperature around it quickly began to drop, which was also reflected in the water.
"AHAHAHAHAHA, as I see you don't like to wait. I think I should join." Zak took a small knife from the tray and in an instant he heated it to unbelievable temperatures.
He didn't stop there, however. Zak dipped the knife halfway into the water, and it boiled over in a second. This was in stark contrast to the icy water next to Evan.
Whoosh.
He swung the knife sharply toward Evan, unleashing a wave of boiling water on him. The young man didn`t expect that, but he was able to react. Evan threw the fork straight toward the wave and plunged deep to the bottom.
Splash.
Water spilled all over the room, spreading its hot steam.
Evan dived out of the water and looked with surprise at Zak, who was twirling the fork in his hands at that mont.
"Now I'll explain what this whole demonstration was for. Either way, though, I'm pleased. Watching your face was a lot of fun. AHAHAHAHAHAHA."
While Zak was laughing, Evan pondered what had just happened.
Evan was once again amazed at Commander Zak's abilities.
"Evan, listen to carefully. Now I'm going to tell you about the "Awareness" of spells and how many stages it is divided into."
The young man imdiately beca serious. Everything about spells and magic was very important to him.
"But, first. Evan, tell what people train for?" Zak asked Evan such an unusual question.
The young man replied, without thinking a lot: "In order to hone their skills in one thing or another."
Zak nodded satisfactorily: "Well, you're right, but there's a nuance. For example: let`s take blacksmiths and blacksmithing. If a blacksmith has to forge swords all his life, he will be a master at it. But if he has to forge spears he will make it poorly, to say the least."
Zak took a sip and continued: "That's what I'm trying to explain to you. By practicing a spell you increase your awareness of that spell."
Evan wasn't too surprised by these words. It made sense that the more energy you put into a particular thing, the better you were at it.
The "Awareness" of spells is divided into five stages - "Beginner", "Interdiate", "dium", "High" and "Absolute."
Evan was shocked by such a thing. He didn't think a person`s skill could be defined by any frawork.
"Commander Zak, what stage is my "Ice Veil" at?" It was the spell Evan had trained the most. So he was confident in himself. However, all he heard in response was a loud laugh from Zak.
"AHAHAHAHAHA, man, it's obvious. You haven't even made it to the "Beginner" yet." These words were like a bucket of cold water, poured over Evan's head, which cooled his ardor.
"But, no need to get upset. Margaret has told of your progress. I can tell you're moving at a very good pace. And even though the first stage is called "Beginner", it's not as easy to reach as it may seem at first glance."
For two days, Margaret had been following Evan's progress and told Zak about his progress when he returned ho. Margaret had known Zak for a very long ti, so she could appreciate Evan's accomplishnts quite well.
"Okay, I have another question, will I be able to reach the "Beginner" stage in at least one of my spells in a month?"
In about thirty days, he would have a duel with another novice mage. Naturally, Evan wanted to win. It would be his first victory in the mage world.
Zak smirked and answered briefly, "Yes."
Evan didn't need more than that. He quickly climbed out of the water, looked at Commander Zak and said: "I'm off to the training ground."
Zak didn't answer anything and just continued drinking and enjoying the hot water. He wanted to talk to Evan about "Creation" and "Barriers" at the way to the "Void Liquid" condensation, but seeing his fighting attitude he couldn't stop him.
...
Bam. Bam. Bam.
The explosions and sword banging against hard, tal dummies could be heard on the training ground all night long. Because of Evan, half the servants didn't get enough sleep that night, but since Zak didn't mind, there was nothing to be done about it.
About an hour before dawn, Evan collapsed without strength and remained lying on the cold ground. He nonstop used "Magic Missile" and "Ice Veil". And as soon as he ran out of mana, he started to "Create".
He hadn`t condensed a single drop of "Void Liquid'. Because to do this, it was necessary that the gap between the external and internal shell of the "Warp" be completely filled with a manna.
Step. Step. Step.
"Get up, boy, stop sleeping" When the sun was high in the sky, Evan was awakened by Zak's loud voice.
He opened his eyes and reluctantly got up. He didn't look his best, but that didn't bother him.
Evan looked at Zak and said with a slight smile on his face: "We are going to start the day with a training?"
Zak nodded: "Yeah, just for starters you should eat."
Saying this he pointed to a table nearby that already had several dishes and drinks on it.
Evan silently made his way to the table and ate everything. He had expended an enormous amount of energy last night; he just needed a recharge.
After eating breakfast, Evan took his sword from a nearby stand and prepared to spar with Zak.
Just before it started, he noticed Margaret, who walked up to and sat at the table. She had a small basket in her hands.
"I'm not going to babysit you. So you're one hundred percent going to get hurt, but Margarita will quickly lead you into feelings."
Whoosh.
After these words, Zak pulled a simple sword from its sheath and attacked Evan.
Clang. Clang. Clang.
Commander Zak attacked very quickly and his blows were serious. If Evan missed one of them, he would really get hurt.
Though it was difficult, Evan blocked Zak's blows. After each lunge the commander made, the young man's hands trembled, but he still didn't back down.
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