Chapter 6 : Aetherial Manifestation

『Activating Skill. Manifesting 'Repel'』

A metallic voice suddenly resounded in my head. I was surprised at the voice, however, I do not have time for it. I could still see that gigantic mantis coming in so nearly it could cleave my head. However...

BOOM!

An invisible force suddenly attacked the mantis coming. Because of the adrenaline rush I was experiencing with my thoughts quite accelerated, I could see that 'force' act like a wind orb forming into my front, slamming at the mantis, and suddenly exploding to the direction of the mantis, knocking it really far away.

Or rather, its force was just too strong it knocked it more than 10 meters away from me, bleeding all over with its body dislocated because of all the impacts it recieved. Heck, even the trees it crashed have deformed or have their branches cut down.

While I was speechless at what's happening all over, the adrenaline have finally disappeared and my body gave up like it's limp, trembling because of the fear I have recently felt. I could still hear my heart beating so loudly I could just have a heart attack.

But that wasn't all I just felt. After I heard that metallic voice, I suddenly felt like I was awakened to something regarding my Skill. I now completely know that that feeling was how I could use my Skill. During this past weeks after I knew of my skill, I tried to find ways to activate or finding shat trigger could it have, and I finally found the trigger.

It was to strongly feel that you wanted that phenomenon to happen, or basically, your will. My will would then absorbed by the Skill, with the emotions I currently have to strengthen it and have more effects.

That 'Repel' was the first spell I released. My will there is to knock the monster away. However, with the fear I was feeling earlier, the invisible orb I manifested was uncontrolled. Maybe that's the reason the mantis just flew so far.

However, because of this encounter, I now know how to use my Skill. Although it has been quite scary. I sighed quietly as I looked stood up and looked around to continue my test. However, I've seen something quite bizzare.

To the dead mantis lying around was a goblin on it's corpse, feeding on the mantis. Not long after, another goblin came in and fought with the eating one to get the corpse.

"...I see now," I quietly said as I hid through the nearest bush. Neither the goblins noticed me because they're fighting for the mantis. As I hid to the bush, I found two Finlea herb near and grabbed it for the quest. I have now sufficient Finlea herbs I needed, but I still have one thing to try: to manifest my skill again.

To be honest, I was still scared. However, I know that fighting monsters will be essential for growth, and it's also one of the jobs an adventurer does. As I was thinking that, I returned my gaze to the goblins fighting. I pointed my hand there while remembering the feeling when my Skill manifested.

"I wanted to burn them while not damaging this forest," I murmured as I let my magic power go through my hand, then I heard the voice again.

『Manifesting 'Fireball'』

As it talked, a Fireball formed into the front of my hands, roughly 12 inches in diameter. With a WHOOSH, it flew to the goblins and set them on fire along with the corpse of the mantis, however, neither does the grass nor the trees have been set on fire.

I confirmed two things: First, the [Aetherial Manifestation] Skill follows what you're thinking directly and precisely. Second, the morw positive emotions ypu are feeling, the more stable your magic will be. Oh, and because I just used fire, doesn't mean I have Attribute Skills now, however I could still use elemental magic if I want to, with this Skill. I'm kinda glad I have a Skill as overpowered as this.

Well, I wouldn't complain if I got Attribute Skills, but I'll really cry if I got a trashy Skill. By the way, Father's Skill was based on being a merchant, a skill which lets him see through negotiation lies. Mom had a skill [Swordsman]and[Wind Magic]. Algen's skill still wasn't known because he didn't come when we go to the Guild to see my Skills.

After all that events, I finally decided to go out of the forest to complete this quest. On my way I still stumbled on a group of 4 goblins and toasted them just like the other goblins earlier.

I used it again, I thought as I started to walk again. The purpose and my will was the same as earlier, so it was as to be expected. I want to be able to use the skills I used again, so it won't be a hassle. Then that voice came again and said.

『Manifested 'Record'. Give permission to record 'Fireball'.』

I was shocked at how fast it activated by my will. I saw my body glowing a little bit, so maybe this was that 'Record' spell. It disappeared after a second, and I gave permission to recording 'Fireball'. Then it replied back.

『'Fireball' recorded. User can now chant 'Manifest' and the name of spell/art to manifest them again.』

"Wow, such a convenient thing to have," I said as I wondered about my Skill. But what it did mean by art? Maybe I'll read my books again. Oh, let's read this book givel by Rigel-san, I thought as I head towards the Guild to confirm the quest.

It has been approved by Rigel-san and she congratulated me, so it's all good. I head back home to finish my day. I began telling my family what did I do today, and they worriedly check me to see if I was hurt, but thankfully not. After dinner I head to my room to sleep.