Chapter 120: The Runic Codex
The mana-conductive ink sparkled gently within its crystal-clear glass bottles, hinting at the complexity of its ingredients. Orion uncorked one bottle and brought it closer, sniffing curiously. The ink smelled faintly of herbs and mineralsâa pleasant, fresh scent.
He nodded appreciatively, recapping the bottle and placing it carefully back down.
Pulling the chair out, Orion sat down comfortably, stretching his arms once again, feeling a small ripple of excitement bubble up in his chest.
'Alright,' he murmured to himself. 'Time to see what the academy's official guidebook has to offer.'
He reached into his inventory, his hand swiftly retrieving the leather-bound Runic Language book. Pulling it out, Orion carefully laid it down on the desk in front of him.
The book glowed softly under the room's ambient lighting, its dark leather embossed with intricate silver rune patterns that seemed to change subtly when viewed from different angles.
He opened the cover gently, the pages rustling slightly beneath his touch, releasing a gentle fragrance of fresh paper mixed with traces of lingering mana. On the first page, written clearly and elegantly in flowing script, were the words:
"The Runic Codex: Fundamentals of the Runic Language and Application."
Turning the pages, Orion saw the table of contents neatly organized, detailing various sections:
-Introduction to Runes and Mana Control
-Understanding Resonance and Affinity
-Comprehensive Guide to the 108 Primary Runes
-Rune Combinations and Basic Spellcraft
-Advanced Concepts and Rune Theory
-Troubleshooting Common Rune Creation Errors
Impressed by the depth and organization, Orion nodded approvingly. "Not bad, huh, Lumi?"
[Indeed. Seems like the academy spared no expense. You're lucky, Master! Most common people would spend a fortune to get such a comprehensive book.]
'Well, perks of being a student at Thunderpeak Academy,' Orion mused, flipping to the introduction and beginning to read.
The text began clearly: