Atticus's Odyssey: Reincarnated Into A Playground novel Chapter 80

Chapter 80 Demotivation

Grimestone tapped his device once more, displaying an image of a slate with the glowing word 'shield' engraved on it.

"For example, simply engraving 'shield' doesn't require that much will, and the resulting shield's power will depend on the amount of mana you can infuse into it."

He tapped his device again, and a slate with the glowing words 'impenetrable shield' engraved on it appeared.

"However, engraving 'impenetrable shield' would obviously demand more willpower to create. But keep in mind that merely engraving 'impenetrable shield' doesn't guarantee an invincible shield; its strength is directly proportional to the strength of your will."

"This example applies to shields, but rune engraving follows the same principle overall. The stronger your will, the more powerful the rune. Now, our first lesson today will be about harnessing your will."

"The strength of your will is determined by one thing: your mental strength, which is closely tied to your life experiences. In this case, the more adversity you've faced and overcome, the better."

Grimestone clapped, and the lights in the room came back on, clearing the holographic display.

"Now, let's focus on you engraving your first rune."

"Bring out an engraver and a slate," Grimestone instructed. Atticus followed his guidance, producing a slate and an engraver.

The slate was a rectangular piece, measuring approximately 12 inches in length, 8 inches in width, and half an inch in thickness. Its surface had been meticulously polished to a mirror-like finish.

The engraver, as its name suggested, was used for engraving runes. Crafted from polished steel, it featured a finely carved wooden handle. The tool had a moderate length, providing optimal control and balance.

It tapered elegantly toward the tip, where the actual engraving took place. Constructed from a specially tempered steel alloy, it was exceptionally sharp and hard, allowing for precise and clean incisions into rune slates.

Grimestone also retrieved a slate and an engraver from his storage ring.

"It's fairly easy to engrave your first rune, as long as your intelligence surpasses a certain threshold and you can use it to control your will, it's simple and straightforward. Most warriors have strong wills, but the reason they can't become runesmiths is because they lack the intelligence to focus and use it. Watch me closely," Grimestone instructed.

Grimestone placed the slate on the table and then focused his mana and will on the tip of the engraver. Almost immediately, Atticus saw the tip start to emit a purple glow.

"Now, the color of everyone's mana is naturally blue, but when I mix my will into it, it changes to purple. Each runesmith has a different color, reflecting their life experiences. Mine is purple, but you might encounter another runesmith with a blue color," Grimestone explained, making sure Atticus understood.

He proceeded to engrave the word 'Shield' on the slate. Once he finished, the word lit up with a purple glow, and Grimestone inserted mana into the slate, tossing it into the air. The slate transformed into a purple, transparent shield, covering Grimestone.

"Now, close your eyes and concentrate. Try to recall everything you've been through in your life," Grimestone instructed.