The Legendary Mage (Alavin) novel Chapter 327

Alavin swiftly found the long-sought Combat Magic he'd been yearning for—Gigas Grasp!

A few pages of parchment was light to the eye, yet when held, they weighed as if made of lead, the sensation of heaviness seeping into his very being.

"May I train here?" Alavin inquired, opening the door to address the two middle-aged Protégés outside. Originally, he had planned merely to retrieve Gigas Grasp and depart, but the top chamber of the tower offered such a unique atmosphere that he decided to train there instead, certain to achieve greater results with half the effort.

"An Advanced Mage practicing Master Combat Magic at the outset may encounter danger. Hence, the top chamber is specially prepared for you. The wards and magical ores here function to regulate the magic of the space, reducing the likelihood of your inner magic running amok. You are welcome to train here as long as you wish. We will stand guard outside. Should any mishaps occur, alert us immediately."

The two middle-aged Protégés were stern yet amicable.

"Much obliged," Alavin said, securing himself within the room to delve into Gigas Grasp.

The opening section of Gigas Grasp discussed the nature of bodily strength.

Ordinarily, strength in the body was unleashed through the burst of muscle power—the stronger the muscles, the more formidable the strength. A Mage practicing physical Combat Magic channeled magic to bolster that power, drawing strength from every muscle, and converging it where needed for explosive force.

But flesh and bone have their limits, and with greater power comes a greater toll—the more dreadful the strain on the body.

This was why many Mages who recklessly trained in Goliath Force faced peril. It required excessive exertion, and if the constitution could not bear it, it could lead to torn flesh and shattered bones, even risking mortal peril.

Gigas Grasp was more refined than Goliath Force; it was not merely training the body and muscles but seeking Inner Strength!

"Strength is founded on technique, and technique is the focused application of strength."

Gigas Grasp aimed to cultivate Inner Strength, forming a Vigor within akin to magic.

Once mastered, Vigor became the wellspring of power, significantly easing the burden on the physique.

Inner Strength manifested in three forms: Shell! Armor! Core! These were also the three aspects of Gigas Grasp.

The initial phase, Shell. One must forge Inner Strength and blend its Vigor throughout one's muscles, flowing like a gentle stream and, through relentless refinement, achieve unity and balance of mind, breath, and might. The more robust the Shell, the more formidable the unleashed power!

The second aspect is Armor. Upon the transcendence of Shell, Vigor envelops every muscle and bone like a surging river, vast in quantity, terrifying in potency.

And with Core, Inner Strength Vigor coexists with magic, as boundless as the ocean.

Alavin was astounded the further he read; this was akin to forging a third form of power within oneself.

The first is blood, sustaining life; the second is magic, driving Combat Magic; the third is Vigor, igniting power!

Gigas Grasp, when wielded, employed Vigor, not magic. This meant that should Alavin deplete his magic in battle, he could directly harness Vigor to continue the fight.