Isaac who was still currently the only person to be on this old man's team was standing on the stage with a somewhat defeated look. Even though he knew he might not necessarily be chosen, he still wanted to partake in missions to hunt the magical beasts. His thoughts were more on the lines of, "this old man must want me to do things like run errands or missions without a shred of danger due to the fact he has a creation magic". Once all the teams were selected the disparity between the teams was even more so shocking, Isaac was the only person of the new recruits to even be on a team with the old man. Whether it be if the old man wanted someone to join or if anybody else wanted to join the old man, both of these things didn't happen. As Isaac watched as the other teams already leave to prepare for their missions the old hermit was...sleeping while standing up!? Isaac looked at his supposed hunter master who was currently snoring and blowing snot bubbles from his nose. After a few seconds he wakes up and tells Isaac, " Alright let's get a move on brat, you've got a lot to learn in a small short time frame. The old man began to walk in a direction and Isaac followed behind him not knowing if he should just find a way to join some other team for his first mission. After walking for a couple of minutes Isaac finally decides to stop being so silent.
"Sir, what exactly did you mean by, you have some use for me? Also why did you choose me out of everyone. Surely I wasn't that notable out of all the people with huge backing from their families". Isaac inquires while waiting to hear the old man's answer. When Isaac asked the question, it caused the old man to stop and turn around. He stared at Isaac for a few seconds before a smile cracks on his face.
"I have been meaning to pass on the ways of creation magic for the use of battle. You see...". He pauses looking for something to say at that moment. Isaac assuming he meant to say his name says, "Isaac". The old man continues after given the name of the person he will be a master of.
"You see Isaac, I need a disciple to pass on the ways of how to utilize our creation magic to the fullest extent. Our branch of magic is said to be one of the most useless in the forms of combat, even if we can make weapons and move them telekinetically. Creation magic is only as strong as the creative scope of the mage. Isaac, have you ever thought on how to improve your magic more than just making something more durable or sharper"? After stating that, Isaac begins to think and ponder and shake his head, for that is the route that he has currently been taking.
"I never really thought about it, sometimes when I meditate I ponder different things about my magic, but have never really made a spell concretely about changing the properties necessarily". Isaac replies. The old man only smirks down at Isaac before stopping suddenly and turning to Isaac.
"Let me show you Isaac, the true prospects of creation magic". He says as he strips off the cloak that was on his body, revealing his purple mage robe decorated with golden trails lining the edges of the robe. A staff on his back comes out into play, the wood grasped in his hand, and the end containing a sphere that begins to glow a fusion of two colors. Purple and Yellow glows start to radiate from the old man, and the transform he undertakes is incredibly similar to Bruce Banner becoming the Hulk. His body started to gain incredible amount of bulk and muscles, and his skinny, shriveled up body quickly expanded into a hulking behemoth with towering muscles. Isaac was so surprised at how quickly the transformation happened that he couldn't believe his eyes and started to walk around the old man. "Remember my name well Isaac, I am Opius, and I've gained the title of the "creation behemoth". I will be your new master as long as you accept me to be so. Isaac stares at him but then smiles.
"I'll gladly let you become my master, as long as you teach me powerful magic like the one you just used. Opius begins to boisterously laugh once again at Isaac's answer.
"You're not half bad kid, sure sure, but I don't think you will be able to exactly do the magic I just used. What I did was called fusion magic, and while fusion magic isn't something that you have access too". He replies while now shrinking down to his more slim and skinny version in a instant.
"Fusion Magic"? Isaac asks confused
"It is where you combine two types of magic properties or spells to form a usually more stronger or more versatile magic. For example, usually you wouldn't be able to use water and fire together to get any proper results. But if you properly fuse the magic together, you can unlock different branches of magic, like for one, acid mages were born from mages who unlocked fire magic and water magic. There is all sorts of fusion magics out there, mine in particular is a combination of creation and healing. The basic concept is that I create artificial muscles using magic and use healing magic to properly alleviate the stress my body would undergo, and fix internal bleeding that would happen, all in that instant. This allows me to gain incredible strength and endurance though my speed is somewhat slower in that form. Using my creation magic and healing in tandem in this certain way is my magic style. All young mages should be thinking about how to develop their very own magic style. You can learn my style to help influence your own style, it doesn't really matter if they are similar, but it should benefit and feel most natural to you".
"But then again, I suppose it is only luck that you gain a magic that can help you, some mages get magics that they just can't properly use together". He laughs with that big boisterous laugh. Isaac stares up in confusion at him and asks, "Can't all magics be combined"?
"Yes, but only good mages can combine them to make stronger spells and magic. There are some mages, who don't have the proper will, concentration, and comprehension to combine their magics, and use them separately. It doesn't make them weaker, but truly fusion magic is in a league of its own tier on the same level in comparison to magic that isn't fused.