The Magic Empire for 20,000 years

Chapter 32, Section 31: Different Types of Warlocks

"Humans can actually learn arcane magic so quickly in this way?"

Saul was quite surprised.

El-Erian nodded:

"Although the human race does not possess innate magic, it has perfect compatibility with the bloodlines of various extraordinary creatures and other external sources of magic. This allows for the fusion of infinite possibilities!"

"In my research, I call those spellcasters who acquire arcane magic through ancestral bloodlines or special external opportunities warlocks."

"The magical power within them yearns to be released."

"For them, magic is not a kind of knowledge that needs to be understood, but an instinct. Just like fish swimming and birds flying."

Upon hearing this feeling, which perfectly matched his own subjective perception, little Gret nodded repeatedly, as if he had found a kindred spirit.
"Yes, yes!"

"Just as His Majesty said, this is exactly how I feel!"

A warlock?
Thor pondered this entirely new word.

"It's truly a special power."

"Is the origin of warlocks the bloodline of supernatural ancestors and atavism?"

El-Erian shook his head:
"No, according to my research, this is only one possibility—although it should be the most common one."

"Being in the eye of a storm and bathed in lightning, immersed in magical springs, blessed by the High Fairy, corroded by the shadow magic of the Shadow Plane, or even glimpsed in the chaotic essence of the universe—these external supernatural elements could also create a sorcerer."

"We can categorize and name these sorcerers based on the different sources of their power."

Elian pointed at Grete as he spoke:

"For example, if this child's power comes from the bloodline of dragons, we can call him a dragon vein sorcerer."

"Similarly, if the power originates from storm magic, or from the ancestors of the wind elemental plane, then one can be called a storm sorcerer."

"A warlock who has been corrupted by the Shadow Plane or whose ancestors included shadow-like creatures is a Shadow Warlock."

"Those who come into contact with the wild magic of chaos due to special circumstances are wild warlocks..."

Saul and the others listened intently, some even taking out their notebooks to jot down the key points of Elian's speech.

Although they had never met these warlocks from different backgrounds, Elion's confident and composed manner made it seem as if he had seen many different warlocks with his own eyes!
El-Erian smiled again:
“From now on, new warlocks will surely be born on the land of Eldoron—although they will most likely not be as gifted as this child today.”

"Give these instinct-based spellcasters the same status as mages of the same level, so that they can become one of us!"

Indeed, it would be a great pity if the power of sorcerers could not be used by the empire...

Having witnessed Grete's terrifying potential firsthand, Thor and the other mages naturally accepted this conclusion.

As Elian spoke, he glanced at little Gretel, who was sitting shyly in the corner.

This 12-year-old boy awakened his power several years earlier than in the original history, but the level of magic he reached at the moment of awakening was even stronger than in the original history!
In the original history, Grete, after awakening, reached the pinnacle of a sixth-circle warlock.

As the leader of the civilian resistance, he gradually grew stronger and reached the seventh ring level while fighting against the battle mages of the floating city.

Finally, during an Imperial crackdown on the rebels, Grete ambushed General Thor of Eldoron, severely wounding him. Then, using a desperate, life-or-death fighting style, he did his utmost to take down the critically injured General Thor.

However, Grete himself, exhausted and critically injured, was soon killed by the other mages who arrived later.

And now, Little Grete has only just awakened, yet he has already reached the level of a seventh-circle warlock!

"Sure enough, during this period, his frequent exposure to dragon language vocabulary and magical knowledge, his close observation of real mages casting spells, and his contact with magical creations such as skeletons and zombies have greatly awakened the memories of dragon magic in his bloodline and significantly improved the quality of his bloodline awakening..." Eli said with relief.

Seeing His Majesty Elian and the other mages discussing him, young Gretel felt quite nervous. He took a deep breath and finally mustered the courage to ask the question that had been bothering him:
"Excuse me, esteemed mages, do I still need to continue attending classes with Teacher Joseph?"

Upon hearing Little Grete's words, the mages couldn't help but chuckle.

Should a powerful spellcaster who could threaten General Thor continue his studies under an ordinary junior mage like Joseph?
Hearing everyone's laughter, little Grett blushed and quickly changed his words:

"Um, I wanted to ask, um... can a warlock... improve their skills through further study?"

Everyone was somewhat baffled by this question.

Everyone looked toward Elian in the center without prior arrangement.

"According to my theory, a sorcerer's magic can also improve through constant practice."

"Of course, it won't work to learn from books in the way that ordinary monks do."

"How about this……"

El-Erian said what he had prepared long ago:
"Little Gret, how about becoming my student?"

"I know how to train a warlock to better unlock their potential."

“Even as a warlock, you are absolutely gifted. It’s not impossible that one day you will surpass the red dragon ancestor who gave you your bloodline.”

El-Erian is telling the truth.

In this era of Eldoron, he is the only one who knows how to train warlocks.

In the original history, sorcerers were regarded as heretics for thousands of years afterward, despised by the magic regime dominated by mages, and even faced the risk of being burned at the stake.

It wasn't until the distant future, when sorcerers gradually gained recognition from various nations, that people began to summarize the sorcerers' experiences in discovering their own potential and training magic.

To become a student of the High Mage of Eldoron, the Arcane Emperor?

Become the disciple of the most esteemed mage in the entire empire!
Little Greta felt like she was dreaming.

His heart pounded with excitement; he could hardly believe his ears, and tears welled up in his eyes.

He recalled that day six months ago—

The emperor, dressed in a long black velvet robe, entered his house and patiently inquired about the situation in his village. He told him that "from now on, the dark history of mages and nobles killing civilians on the surface will come to an end," and promised him that "from now on, those ferocious beastmen will never dare to invade human land again."

Now, the Emperor of Eldoron has fulfilled his promise and invited him to accompany him!

"Your Majesty, High Mage of Eldoron, Arcane Emperor, Pale Necromancer, King of All Mages of Sky City, Humanity's Only Emperor, the Great Emperor Elion..."

Young Gretel, mimicking the way the mages addressed their human king, bowed low, knelt on one knee, and responded tremblingly:

"It's an honor to be your student!"

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Thor suddenly thought of a question and asked Elian:

"Now, Your Majesty, since this child's power comes from the blood of an ancient dragon, do his parents and sister also possess similar potential to awaken as sorcerers?"

“I can only say that the probability is higher than the average person, but it is still very low,” El-Erian replied.

"This child's awakening is an extremely rare atavistic phenomenon. The dragon bloodline passed down for many generations has just reached a perfect balance in him and has been activated."

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(End of this chapter)