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?

couldn't be covered with Mixed materials, like a Poison Affinity. In her

Niria saw Shang's left

arm

This definitely wasn't normal.

a Mixed Affinity," she

Shang asked, interested in

user," she said. "After all, an Affinity is something that you have great compatibility with. Someone with a Fire Affinity won't be damaged by fire as much and not at all by their own

damaged by the release of Light Mana.

that normally work?"

body and mind into Light Mana. This means that they can unleash Light Mana as long as they have Neutral Mana left in

by the looks of it, the life energy in your left arm. This is not normal. Affinities always only make use of the saved-up Mana in your body and mind, not your life

hand out for Shang. "Go heal your arm. You might as well show me

Then, he used his Darkness Absorb

if your Darkness Affinity also has a negative side-effect. If it has

nodded and absorbed more of teacher

and he

left arm, her eyebrows furrowed. "Just as expected, you directly absorb life energy without

body is important. Too little, and you will slowly succumb to many tiny injuries appearing

close to exploding, but

she combed her long hair with her fingers, her eyes distant. "However, the most shocking part is that your two Affinities do not interact with Mana at all,

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

that moment, Shang pointed his left arm to

released

of her thoughts as she felt a large amount of Fire Mana leave Shang's