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?

Mixed materials, like a

Niria saw Shang's left arm, her

left arm had shriveled

This definitely wasn't normal.

thought you had a Mixed Affinity," she

do you mean?" Shang asked, interested

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

arm has been damaged by the release of Light

that normally work?" Shang

in their body and mind into Light Mana. This means that they can

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

her hand out for Shang. "Go heal your arm. You might

he used his Darkness Absorb to absorb a bit of her

she commented. "I want to see if your Darkness

nodded and absorbed more of

arm swelled up, and he

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

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

exploding, but it hadn't crossed the

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.

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

pointed his left

released

Niria was pulled out of her thoughts as she