Gravity Mage with Level-Up System

Chapter 1122: Some terrifying facts

From MCʼs Perspective:

Darcie Lynch rose gracefully from the ground, her figure cutting sharply through the air as she flew in a single direction, her movement fluid and controlled. Without hesitation, I followed her, keeping a steady distance behind, my curiosity growing by the second.

A short while later, Darcie came to a halt in front of a sleek, medium-sized black airship. Its dark metallic surface gleamed faintly under the dimming light, exuding an aura of power and secrecy.

The moment I laid eyes on it, understanding clicked. She hadnʼt arrived through the Teleportation Platform as most do. This airship meant she had the ability to bypass conventional routes altogether.

It also meant something else, she could take me directly to the True Elements Society.

”Get in,” Darcie commanded, her back still to me, her voice cool and authoritative. She didnʼt even glance over her shoulder.

I nodded instinctively, even though she wasnʼt looking, and stepped into the airship. As the door hissed shut behind me, a sense of awe washed over me.

The interior was unexpectedly spacious, the seats covered in soft, plush material that promised both comfort and luxury.

Darcie moved to the pilotʼs seat with the same smooth efficiency, her fingers deftly tapping at controls. The airship roared to life with a low hum, and with a few more adjustments, she set the destination: the Main City of the True Elements Society.

She engaged the autopilot mode, and the airship responded with a quiet shift, smoothly turning before accelerating at an impressive speed.

Within minutes, we had already crossed the outskirts of Bellfort City, its skyline quickly shrinking behind us. Ahead lay the vast expanse of the next cityʼs territory, a blur as the airship maintained its blistering pace.

Satisfied with the autopilot, Darcie turned her attention to me, her gaze sharp and assessing. I could feel her studying me, trying to unravel something. There was a flicker of intrigue in her eyes. It was subtle, but unmistakable.

I met her gaze as she sat across from me, a strange tension hanging in the air. It was clear she had noticed something unusual about me.

As a wizard, she should have been able to gauge my strength effortlessly, yet I could tell by the way she looked at me that she was uncertain, unable to read my mana.

Perhaps she suspected I was carrying some kind of artifact to mask my power. But I wasnʼt. I had no such thing.

”Do you have any questions?” she asked, breaking the silence. Her voice was calm, but there was a spark of curiosity beneath her composed exterior.

I blinked in surprise, her question catching me off guard. This was my chance to finally fill in the gaps in my understanding. I leaned forward slightly.

”Can you tell me more about the True Elements Society?” I asked, my tone eager.

Darcie seemed unsurprised by the question. She had probably anticipated my curiosity. After all, anyone would be interested in knowing more about the organization they were about to enter.

”The True Elements Society,” she began, her voice steady and deliberate, ”is one of the most prominent wizard organizations in the Ancient Redwood Country. Itʼs considered one of the top ten powerhouses here.”

Her expression grew more serious as she continued. ”The Society is based in the Main City, but it oversees five other cities under its control.

Itʼs a hub of magical knowledge and power, and many wizard branches are there. The Mage Union is one of our primary sponsors and provides solid backing for our endeavors.”

She paused for a moment, as if gauging my reaction before adding, ”As for the specifics of your study branch, someone else will guide you once we arrive.”

Her words hung in the air, filling me with anticipation. The True Elements Society sounded like a place of immense opportunity, but also of formidable challenges.

I could sense the weight of what was to come, but for now, all I could do was prepare and wait for the next chapter to unfold.

I slowly began to absorb the information, each detail sinking in like a heavy stone. I had expected something significant, but this? Five entire cities under the control of the True Elements Society? It was more than I had anticipated.

The sheer scale of their influence left me feeling both awed and uneasy. I couldnʼt help but wonder what this would mean for me moving forward.

Turning to Darcie, I asked again, my voice steady but laced with caution, ”What should I be careful of?”

Her eyes flickered with surprise, clearly not expecting such a question. But then her expression shifted, her gaze becoming sharper, more serious. It was as if my question had struck a chord, unlocking something more important than what she had initially intended to reveal.

”Since youʼre being sincere, Iʼll give you a piece of advice,” she said, her tone dropping into something more somber. ”Iʼve reviewed your background. Youʼre essentially an exchange student sent by the Mage Union. That means, once you graduate, youʼll join the Mage Union officially.”

She paused, as if weighing her next words carefully. ”Am I right?”

”Yes,” I confirmed, my voice quiet but resolute. I had known this was the plan all along, but there was something in her tone that unsettled me.

Her expression darkened further, her voice low but direct. ”Then you need to be very careful. Even though you have the backing of the Mage Union, there are people in the True Elements Society who might want to harm you.”

At that, my heart skipped a beat. A cold sensation crept into my chest as her words settled over me like a shadow. My eyes narrowed instinctively, my mind already beginning to calculate the implications.

It looked like I might have to deal with more than I initially thought. But before making any moves, I needed to understand the landscape, the people, the threats, and the alliances.

”Who exactly is after me?” I asked, my voice cold and measured.

Darcie gave a small, knowing smile before replying. ”There are many wizard students here with influential backgrounds. Their families hold significant power in both the Society and beyond.

If it werenʼt for you, the Mage Union would likely have sent one of their own from these families.” She leaned back slightly, watching my reaction. ”But instead, they recommended you.”

The realization hit me like a flash of insight. I could see now why I might be a target. The Mage Union had chosen me over those with bloodlines steeped in influence. By being here, I was already disrupting a delicate balance of power.

”No wonder,” I muttered to myself, the pieces falling into place. This wasnʼt just about me proving myself as a wizard. It was about navigating the dangerous politics and rivalries that were entrenched within the True Elements Society. Every move I made would be scrutinized, and every mistake could be fatal.

But if there were people who wanted me out of the way, I would need to identify them quickly. And when the time came, I wouldnʼt hesitate to deal with them. This place was starting to feel more like a battlefield than a place of learning.

On the other hand, Darcieʼs mind was occupied with a different line of thought. She was replaying the details from Vincent Careyʼs profile, noting a key fact that had stood out to her earlier, Vincent was a wizard of Gravity Magic.

It was a rare and formidable power, one that the Mage Union had classified under the Sub-Taboo category. Wizards with abilities like his were often closely monitored and, in many cases, carefully nurtured.

The sheer destructive potential of Gravity Magic made it both a valuable asset and a dangerous skill to possess.

Darcie mused silently, her expression unreadable as she considered the implications.

If Vincent Careyʼs talents were as promising as his profile suggested, then it was likely he would draw attention not just from his peers, but from the higher-ups within both the True Elements Society and the Mage Union.

That kind of attention came with privileges, and perhaps even protection. Those in power had a vested interest in maintaining control over wizards with such dangerous abilities, which could work in Vincentʼs favor.

As long as the higher-ups in the Mage Union continued to back him, it would act as a buffer against any trouble from the influential wizard families or clans within the True Elements Society. Darcie knew how the game worked.

Those families could make things difficult, but they wouldnʼt want to openly cross someone who had the Unionʼs support especially if he was seen as a potential asset.

Still, she couldnʼt shake the feeling that Vincentʼs path wouldnʼt be without obstacles. Power like his would undoubtedly spark jealousy and rivalry, especially among those who believed they deserved to be in his place.

The very fact that he had been chosen as an exchange student over others from established families meant he had already unknowingly stirred the waters.

Darcie glanced at him once more, wondering how much he understood about the precarious position he was in. For now, he seemed focused on the immediate dangers.

But soon enough, he would have to navigate the deeper currents of politics and power that ran beneath the surface of the True Elements Society.