Lightning

The refinement of the Vajra did not come easy. It was made from the remnants of a Serpent; it was fighting me, and it didn't want me to draw out the essence of its element.

The Vajra began to beat as if it was a heart. Was it the remaining will or the power of lightning? In the end, even I did not know, but from what I knew, artifacts created from a strong enough Monster can retain a portion of its soul… is this it? I did not know.

It is weak, but I am sure it's there; a breath of life remains. What should I do? Should I retreat and let it go for now?

I was tempted to start; however, I suddenly felt the essence of lightning touch me... something weird began happening.

'I want this… lightning, this feels like… something that should belong to me. This is too comforting… I want this to enter my veins; this lightning is something that belongs to me.'

I did not know what came to me, but the moment lightning escaped the Vajra and touched my being, it felt as if I was beginning to feel… real.

My senses at this time were disconnected from the physical world. I was drawn to a dark world inside my mind. I found myself unable to comprehend what was happening. I could no longer feel the lightning inside my room, but I could sense life entering my veins.

I cannot explain it, but lightning felt like something I need… the danger that the Lightning Destruction Serpent became inconsequential to me; this was the first time I desired something this hard.

An image of a serpent appeared in my head, it was roaring, and its eyes were red. It was angered. It was hissing at me as if it wanted to devour me, * 'How dare you show me such impertinence?' *

At this point, my mind was in a state of haziness. I failed to understand what I was saying, yet at the same time, I knew every word. It was like I was in a state of hyperfocus.

It felt euphoric. I was strong as if I was the King of this world, and without me ever knowing, a half Golden Corona appeared around my head in the physical world.

The Serpent trembled even further… * 'How weird I simply asked this being. It was cowering before me? Why? I am weaker than this being. I am but a mere Tier-4 Mage, so, why are you trembling Serpent?' *

It only trembled at the sight of me.

* 'Is there a reason?' * The Serpent failed to answer my words. I looked at the will of the Serpent, and as I opened my eyes, I raised my hand, whispered, * 'You are useless…' *

My words came out without much force… it was as weak as could be. But my words became more potent than any kind of magic.

BOOM!

The Serpent was suddenly flattened. Its head was now only a few inches away from me.

The Serpent and I exchanged gazes, and I unknowingly +said the words, * 'Do not worry, I am not angry. I shall free you from this item. Return to your original soul and become free.' *

The Serpent's eyes glowed brighter than ever before; however, it was no longer angry but thankful. I waved my hands, and as it bowed its head, the Serpent disappeared.

Mana conforms with the innate draw one has in the body. It will begin connecting with the Origin, and then… it will transform… and finally claimed.

I opened my eyes, and the Lightning Beckoner Vajra was mere sand… the power it held was no more, and the remnant soul was no longer on board, and as I breathed out, I managed to confirm that I somehow reached the peak Diamond-grade Rank-3.

And with this knowledge, information about lightning also appeared...

'I will soon reach the White Diamond-grade. And I have practically mastered lightning without so much as doing anything... I am improving faster than I had expected, but…'

I now have even more doubts as to what I really am.