Sword God in a World of Magic

Shang took a deep breath. It was definitely a huge risk to tell teacher Niria about his one-of-a-kind Affinity.

However, this was still the safest bet.

First of all, teacher Niria already knew that Shang had more than just a Darkness Affinity, which meant that she already knew that his Affinity had to be very special.

Second, teacher Niria had already indirectly taken the first step. If she hadn't given Shang several hints, he would have never found out that teacher Niria had a Darkness Affinity. In a way, she had tested Shang's intellect and had also shown him her trust.

She had taken the first step by unveiling her own secret.

On top of that, teacher Niria was probably the only person that could help Shang without too much risk.

The dean?

Shang doubted that the dean would help him. The dean seemed like a very strict parent to Shang. If Shang asked him for help in that matter, not only would the dean not help him, but he would probably even call Shang weak.

It was Shang's responsibility to become more powerful. The fact that he was allowed to study in this academy was already more than enough help.

"At the moment, I have four Pure Affinities," Shang said.

"That's impossible," teacher Niria said, "but I don't believe you're lying. Prove it."

Shang pointed to the side, and his arm shone with a bit of light for a second. Luckily, they were alone right now. Shang trusted in teacher Niria's capability to notice if someone tried to spy on them.

Teacher Niria hadn't been shocked by the light. She had already anticipated that Shang also had a Light Affinity.

Why?

that couldn't be covered with Mixed materials, like a Poison Affinity. In her mind, a fusion of Light and Darkness made

teacher Niria saw Shang's left arm,

left arm had shriveled

This definitely wasn't normal.

Mixed Affinity," she said. "Seems like I have been

you mean?" Shang asked, interested in

great compatibility with. Someone with a Fire Affinity won't be damaged by fire as much

been damaged by the release of Light Mana. That is not normal,"

that normally

explained. "They convert the Mana in their body and mind into Light Mana.

have used your own life energy, or by the looks of it, the life energy in your left arm. This is not normal.

Niria walked forward and held her hand out for Shang. "Go heal your

he used his Darkness Absorb to absorb a bit of her

if your Darkness Affinity also has a

and absorbed more of teacher Niria's life

arm swelled up, and

furrowed. "Just as expected, you directly absorb life energy without converting

body is important. Too little, and you will slowly succumb to

close to exploding, but it hadn't crossed the threshold

and Light Affinities have transformed into a control over life energy," teacher Niria said as she combed her long hair with her fingers, her eyes distant. "However, the most shocking part is that your two Affinities do

Affinities interact with Mana. Mana is the very medium that makes these transformations possible. Yet, your Light and Darkness Affinities don't

that moment, Shang pointed his left arm to

released

pulled out of her thoughts as she felt a large amount of Fire