The Genius Mage Was Reincarnated Into A Swordsman Family

The sun cast its golden glow over the training grounds as the sound of disciplined footsteps, clashing swords, and crackling mana filled the air. The trainees had spent hours warming their bodies and honing their skills, each movement precise, driven by determination. By the time Erina Davoss called for them to gather, the air was thick with the heady mix of exertion and anticipation.
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Klaus joined the circle of trainees, taking his place on the grass as everyone settled into a lotus position around Erina and Rick. Despite the fatigue evident on their faces, the trainees sat upright, their eyes fixed on the towering figures before them. Erina's commanding presence was enough to silence any whispers.

Her voice, raspy yet sharp as a blade, cut through the murmurs. "I think you weaklings are finally ready," she began, her tone dripping with challenge. "Ready to learn how to mix the elemental affinity you possess with your aura."

The trainees' eyes widened, some with excitement, others with trepidation. This was a significant milestone in their training, a technique that could elevate their combat potential to new heights. Klaus remained impassive, though his curiosity was piqued.

Erina raised her hand, her fingers curling into a fist. "The process is simple," she continued, her blind eyes seeming to pierce through each trainee. "When you gather the natural mana in the air, you need to filter it into countless particles. From there, you isolate only the elemental particles that respond to you. Watch closely."

With that, she tilted her head slightly and extended her arm. Her aura flared, visible as a shimmering golden haze that enveloped her. The air around her seemed to shimmer, like heat waves rising from the ground. Slowly, the mana particles became visible, forming a faint, glowing mist that surrounded her.

The trainees leaned forward, their breaths held as Erina continued her demonstration. The mist began to separate into distinct, multicolored particles—red, blue, green, and white. Each particle glowed faintly, pulsating with its own unique rhythm. Then, as if answering a silent call, the golden particles surged toward Erina's hand. They crackled and fused together, forming streaks of electricity that danced across her clenched fist.

"This is how it's done," Erina said, her voice steady but firm. She let the electricity dissipate, her expression calm yet resolute. "Got it?" Her tone made it clear she expected no response.

She stepped back, folding her arms as she addressed the circle again. "Now, try. You've had your elements revealed during the sword selection ceremony. Use that knowledge to your advantage. Begin."

The trainees closed their eyes, their expressions turning serious as they focused. Each of them began to draw mana from the air, their auras flaring faintly. The atmosphere grew tense, a symphony of effort and concentration filling the circle.

Minutes passed. The first breakthrough came from Nicholas Davoss. A faint crackling sound drew everyone's attention as streaks of lightning began to form around his hand. His mother's sharp demeanor seemed to soften for a fleeting moment, even though her eyes, hidden beneath white bandages, remained as still as ever. a ghost of a smile playing on her lips. She quickly masked her expression, but not before Rick caught it and smirked knowingly.

Next was Sarah Margot. Frost gathered around her clenched fist, spreading outward in delicate patterns that sparkled in the sunlight. Her breath came out in visible puffs, and her face lit up with pride as she opened her eyes to admire her work.

Almost simultaneously, Alex Lionhart's aura flared, and flames erupted around his hand, swirling with controlled intensity. His raven black hair seemed to shimmer in the reflection of his flames, and a satisfied grin spread across his face.

One by one, the other trainees succeeded. The ground beneath them bore marks of their elemental affinities: scorch marks, patches of frost, and faint indentations where earth had shifted. The circle buzzed with excitement and whispered congratulations as each trainee celebrated their small victory.

Except for Klaus.

As the minutes ticked by, Klaus remained seated, his eyes closed, his breathing steady. His aura, though strong and controlled, showed no signs of elemental manifestation. The whispers began again, but this time they carried a different tone.

"Why isn't Klaus able to do it?" someone murmured.

"He's supposed to be a prodigy," another voice added, tinged with disbelief.

"Maybe he's just struggling with his element," a third voice suggested, though the doubt was clear.

The weight of their stares pressed against Klaus, but he paid them no mind. His focus was unwavering, his mind diving deeper into the flow of mana around him. He could feel it—the natural energy in the air, the subtle vibrations as it responded to his call. Yet, no matter how much he filtered and refined, the elemental particles refused to align. They hovered just out of reach, mocking his every attempt.

Erina watched him closely, her expression unreadable. She could sense the immense potential within Klaus, a reservoir of strength that surpassed everyone else in the circle. Yet, something was amiss. His aura—so vast and powerful—lacked the resonance needed to bind with any element. It was as if the very nature of his mana resisted conformity.

'What are you hiding, Klaus?' she thought to herself, her brow furrowing.

The silence grew heavier. The other trainees had long stopped practicing, their attention fixated entirely on Klaus. Even Nicholas and Alex, who rarely acknowledged anyone else, found themselves watching intently.

Klaus's hands trembled slightly as he continued to channel mana. Sweat beaded on his forehead, trickling down the side of his face. He clenched his jaw, his frustration mounting. He had succeeded at everything else. Swordsmanship, magic control, even surpassing limits others deemed impossible. So why couldn't he do this?

His mind raced through possibilities. Was it his element? It had already revealed itself during the ceremony, so why now was it unresponsive? Or was it something deeper, something tied to the fragmented memories of his past life?

Dudu stirred from his corner, his golden eyes narrowing as he watched his master struggle. The dragon let out a low, rumbling growl, but remained where he was, sensing Klaus's silent command not to interfere.

"Come on," Klaus muttered under his breath, his voice barely audible. His hands steadied, and his breathing slowed as he tried again. The mana around him responded, swirling in a chaotic dance, but the elemental particles remained stubbornly out of reach.

The world seemed to fade around him. The whispers, the stares, even the oppressive presence of Erina's scrutiny—all of it dissolved into the background. All that remained was the mana and his determination to master it.

Seconds stretched into minutes. The tension in the air was palpable, every eye in the circle locked onto Klaus. The trainees, instructors, and even the griffons seemed to hold their breath, waiting for something—anything—to happen.

But Klaus remained motionless, his eyes closed, his focus unbroken. The air around him crackled faintly, as if on the verge of something extraordinary, yet the moment refused to arrive.

The scene froze in an almost sacred silence, the tension hanging in the air as Klaus sat unmoving. His struggle became the centerpiece of everyone's focus, yet no resolution came—not yet. Time seemed to stop, leaving Klaus and his efforts suspended in a fragile, electrifying moment.