3 week's has passed since I was reincarnated in this world.
In three weeks all I did was learn how to read and write.
Belle was my personal maid and educator, and she was the one who taught me how to read amongst other things.
I did my best to seriously learn all the letters while trying to ignore the humiliation I felt from being taught how to read and write by a girl younger than me.
A month passed by, reading letters wasn't an issue any more. I can now read without Belle's help.
"Lord Rio, I don't think you need any more practice reading and writing. You must be a genius, being able to learn everything at the age of four."
"It's thanks to you, Belle. You're good at teaching, so I managed to learn everything quickly."
and then Belle left the room while blushing. After he left, I just read picture books again.
and a year has passed and I am now five years old.
I just stayed in the mansion for a year and read picture books or play with my younger sister.
I'm bored of reading picture books. I want to learn how to use magic. But where can I find a book about magic? I muttered to myself.
I left the room to look for a book, and I ran into Belle.
"Oh, lord Rio, Where are you going?"
"Nothing, I'm just walking around. By the way belle, do we have any books about magic?
"Yes, We have it at the library. Is Lord Rio interested in magic?"
"Yes. I want to read them, could you bring me some books?"
"Alright, I'll bring some after lunch."
After lunch, I was alone in my room, looking outside the window, when belle entered the room, Carrying the book.
"Lord Rio, I've brought a simple magic book"
"thank you."
After Belle brought me the book, she immediately left.
"Finally a magic book."
I opened the book and the first thing I saw when I opened the book was the following sentence.
[ How to feel magical power in your body]
I sat in my bed. Close my eyes and take slow, deep breaths. Inhale through my nose, filling my lungs completely, then exhale gently through my mouth. I repeat this several times.
focus my attention to my chest and my belly—areas often associated with energy centers (like the heart or solar plexus).
Imagine a warm, glowing light beginning to form in that area. Picture it as a soft ember or a bright flame, pulsing gently with my heartbeat.
As I breathe, imagine that light growing stronger, spreading warmth and tingling sensations through my body.
Think about qualities I associate with magic—power, mystery, calm, or transformation—and let those feelings amplify the sensation.
I mentally guide the energy from my core outward to my hands, fingertips, and other parts of my body, imagining it flowing like a river or sparkles of light.
I keep breathing steadily and stay aware of the sensations without forcing anything. The feeling of magical power is often subtle and grows with patience and focus.
...
...
After half an hour . I feel something has changed in my body. I feel the mana flowing through my entire body.
Then I quickly turned the book to the second page.
[Gathering mana in your index finger and chant the following]
"Hmm, like this."
I concentrated gathering my mana in my index finger, and thinking of a ball of flame, I chanted, "Sphere of fire, fierce and bold, unleashed your wrath uncontrolled; Fire ball." As was written in the book.
I felt the sensation of mana gathering in my hand, and a ball of fire bigger than me appeared in front of my hand.
"What the.-"
Because the shocked, I accidentally released the spell.
BOOMM!!
My whole room was destroyed and on fire. Then I panicked and cast a water spell.
"Orb of liquid, pure and bright, Rise and strike with ocean's might; W-water ball."
BOOM!!
"Ah.I am dead."
I extinguish the fire, but the room next to mine was destroyed by my magic.
I was unable to think of what to do due to shocked.
I destroyed two rooms, and there was nothing I can do about that.
A few moments later, Alexander and Silvia rushed into my room.
"Rio! Are you okay?"
At first, it was Alexander who rushed in with a sword in his hand. Following her is Silvia, ready to cast a spell.
"Rio dear! Is there an intruder? Monsters attack? Are you hurt anywhere?Are you injured?" He asked in a panicked voice.
"M-mom I'm fine."
"That's a relief then. By the way what happened here." He asked
"I'm sorry... I'm just practicing magic, I didn't mean to destroyed the room." I answered while nervous.
"You did this?" Alexander said while looking very surprised.
"Y-yes, my lord." I replied.
And then, I explained what happened to them. I thought I was going to be scolded but I wasn't. I was just told to practice magic outside next time.
Silvia was overjoyed to learn that I could use magic, and said he'd teach me ice magic next time.
Two days passed by And all I hear inside the mansion is about me using magic and destroying two rooms, especially Belle, I always hear her telling the other maids that I was a genius. I'm so embarrassed to for hearing that.
Haaaahh, I want to go out of Valenwyre territory to hunt monsters but I can't because of my five-year-old body. Haaahhh.
I wandered within Valenwyre territory. and I saw the training ground. Where the knights practice.
And suddenly a big man approached me while holding a big sword.
"Lord Rio, Good morning. I am Cedric von Ravenshade, captain of the knights.
"G-good morning."
"Lord Rio, I heard that you are a genius who blew up your house using magic, what is lord Rio doing here? Are you interested in swordsmanship?"
"Y-yeah, I am."
"Gahahahaha. I'll teach you if you want."
"Really?. Then I'll gladly accept your offer."
And I started running until the afternoon because I needed stamina for swordmanship.
At night I didn't join in the meal because I didn't have the strength to move.
The next day I ran until afternoon and at night I studied magic.
The next day, I ran until I had no strength left to get up. day after day all I do was running, and push up,
One. Huff.
Two. Huff.
Three, four, five.... And 20 times.
After a few weeks I started practicing with wooden sword.
I start practicing fundamental attacks: thrusts, slashes, overhead strikes, and horizontal cuts. Focus on precision, speed, and control.
I was already out of breath, is it because of my five years old body.
I am lying on the ground. I feel every part of my body and muscle aching.
Pant! Pant! Huff!!
"I'm so tired, huff... My entire body is aching..huff."
"Gahahahaha, We haven't sparred yet."
"give me a break, old man."
After half an hour we started preparing For sparring.
.....
I prepared, holding my wooden sword pointed at Cedric.
He just stood there waiting for me to attack. A few moments later I rushed to Cedric, I unleashed a slashing attack from above. But he easily blocked it.
Slash!
I unleashed multiple slash, trying to force him to attack. Use boost and strengthening spell to speed myself up and strengthening my attacks.
A few moments later, Cedric stopped defending and started attacking.
Slash!
SMASH!
Our swords clashed fiercely. Cedric's attack is so heavy due to our strength difference. This damn body.
"Gahahahha, learn how to hold your sword properly—firm but relaxed grip. This control lets you maneuver the blade efficiently without tiring your hand."
Slash!
He was lecturing me while we were in the middle of sparring.
After we exchanged a few attacks, his next attack hit me in the side.
SMACK!
He kept driving me back, swinging relentlessly. I was stuck on the defensive, unable to find an opening to counter-attack,
Huff! Huff!
"Fix your stance, good swordsmanship begins with a strong, balanced stance. Your feet should be shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and weight evenly distributed. This foundation allows quick movement and stability."
"Be quiet, old man, I can't focus."
"Gahahahaha."
I stepped back and took a deep breath then wrapped myself in mana.
I rushed at him again and swung my sword. And he easily blocked it again.
"Oho,how fascinating."
Suddenly he rushed at me with faster and stronger attacks.
It's a good thing I used a spell to speed myself up otherwise... my bones would have broken the moment it hit me.
Slash! SMACK!
"OLD MAN, GO EASY ON ME, ARE YOU TRYING TO KILL ME?"
"Hahahaha. Don't worry, you won't die from this attack, you little monster."
"This guy.-"
Slash!
SWOOSH!
I blocked his attack and I was thrown back because of his strength.
Huff!
I took a deep breath and rushed at him, slashing my sword downwards.
(He's aiming for my foot, he's fast. But to obvious.)
SLAM!
As soon as my sword hit, I immediately let go of it and used magic to turn the ground he was standing on into mud.
(He used magic to turn the ground into mud!?)
As he lost his balance, I picked up my sword and rushed at him again and pointed it at him.
"AHHHHH"
"You got me, Gahaha. Using magic in that way, good job."
Pant! Pant!
"I'm..... Dying ."
"This is our first time sparring but you're great. It's enough practice for today. You can rest now."