LIGHTNOVELSTORY Chapter 162: Chaos Whirlpool
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Kyle dismissed the notification instantly. "Not this time either," he murmured, already diving into the text and diagrams. Without hesitation, he began studying the spell and trying to grasp its knowledge.
"This is awesome," Kyle muttered after reading for a while. "A whirlpool of chaos energy… it absorbs magical attacks and redirects them in a straight line."
The final diagram was particularly striking. It showed a vortex swirling with chaotic energy, pulling in beams of light and fire before launching them back out like a focused cannon.
"It doesn't just block spells," Kyle realized. "It takes their power and uses it against the caster. That's... terrifyingly effective."
As he read on, Kyle noted the specific instructions. The chaos energy needed to be drawn outward, forming a stable vortex that could hold long enough to absorb an incoming spell. But stabilizing chaos energy? That was an oxymoron in itself.
"Well, no point overthinking it," Kyle muttered. He closed the book, took a deep breath, and began drawing on his mana.
Unlike [Chaotic Pulse], which required him to unleash chaos energy freely, [Chaos Whirlpool] demanded a careful balance—enough to create a swirling vortex, but not so much that it destabilized and exploded.
Kyle's focus deepened as he visualized the whirlpool. He could feel the energy threatening to break free but he fought to hold it in place as sweat dripped down his temple.
"Steady... steady," Kyle whispered. He extended his palms slightly, shaping the mana into a faint spinning motion. The beginnings of a whirlpool was starting to form, though it was faint and unstable.
Suddenly, the energy fizzled out.
"Damn," Kyle said, already preparing to try again.
***
Meanwhile, Void was still in the room, waiting for the perfect moment to act. The dragon sat at his usual cultivating position, pretending to cultivate with his eyes closed. But in truth, his gaze darted toward Kyle every few seconds.
Void grinned mischievously the moment Kyle closed his eyes again, and he muttered under his breath, "Payback time."
With a low chuckle, Void unleashed [Chaotic Pulse].
An invisible shockwave rippled through the room, and Kyle's concentration shattered instantly. The whirlpool he had been carefully forming burst apart in a chaotic flurry of mana.
Kyle's eyes snapped open as the chaotic energy dissipated around him. "What the—" His gaze darted to Void, who was rolling on the floor and laughing without control.
"Revenge!" Void cackled, pointing a clawed finger at Kyle. "Now you know how I felt!" Immediately after saying this, Void activated [Lightning Dash] and zipped out of the room, ready to begin his training after having gotten his revenge.
Kyle could only glare at the door Void had left with anger. "You... you little menace!"
Kyle sighed heavily and his annoyance had gone away already. "I guess I deserved that," he muttered, remembering how his earlier spell had interrupted Void's cultivation.
He closed his eyes again and continued trying, starting from the scratch once again with his thoughts centered once more on [Chaos Whirlpool].
'This time, no interruptions,' he vowed silently. The chaotic energy crackled to life around him once again, swirling in small, uneven loops.
Trial after trial, Kyle began to shape the whirlpool time and time again with his mind becoming fully attuned to the process. The spell wasn't just about control—it was about understanding the nature of chaos itself. Rather than forcing the energy into submission, Kyle learned to guide it, letting its natural motion flow freely while keeping it within a defined boundary.
It was a delicate balance, but Kyle was nothing if not persistent. His focus sharpened and the whirlpool grew stronger and more stable with each passing second.
A faint grin hanged on his lips as he felt the spell nearing completion.
"This time," he murmured, "no mistakes."
A whirlpool of chaotic energy had manifested in the room, hanging just above Kyle's bed, it spinned in mesmerizing loops of raw power. It was pitch black and all consuming and Kyle could feel the unstabilty of the mana around its region.
"This is it," Kyle whispered with awe. He marveled at the whirlpool's beauty and the dangerous energy it exuded. "I finally did it."
The whirlpool maintained its form for few seconds before Kyle allowed it to dissipate, the energy dissolving into the air harmlessly. As it vanished, the familiar chime of the system rang in his ears, accompanied by the notification he had been waiting for.
[Congratulations! You have learned Tier-1 spell: Chaos Whirlpool]
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[Chaos Whirlpool (Lv 1)]
[Creates a swirling vortex of chaotic energy that bsorbs magical spells and redirects them in a straight line toward a target. The vortex lasts for 5 seconds unless disrupted.]
[Cost: 50 MP per activation]
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Kyle read the description twice and a wide grin spread across his face. "Yes!" he exclaimed, pumping his fist in triumph. "This is perfect. I knew this spell would be worth the effort."
He lied back on the bed, catching his breath and savoring the moment. The system had confirmed his mastery, and the spell was now his to use.
"Void is going to love this one too," Kyle said with a chuckle, already imagining the little dragon's reaction.
***
Void lounged lazily in the training room downstairs, his tail swishing as he sent another [Chaotic Pulse] rippling outward. The invisible shockwave disrupted the surrounding mana, causing faint ripples in the air but he yawned, clearly unimpressed.
"This is way too easy now," Void muttered, resting his chin on his paws. He had mastered the spell within minutes of Kyle learning it, summoning and releasing it as naturally as breathing. The novelty of the spell had already worn off, and boredom was beginning to set in.
Just as Void was preparing to unleash another pulse for the sake of having something to do. He decided to check his skill panel for the umpteenth time to check if Kyle had learned another spell and this time there was a new addition.
[Chaos Whirlpool (Lv1)]
"Yes! Kyle did it!" Void shouted, leaping into the air and performing a little spin. He celebrated for a moment before grinning mischievously. "Let's see what this bad boy can do."
With the benefit granted by [Clean Slate], Void summoned his own [Chaos Whirlpool< in an instant, undermining the effort Kyle had put in for his. A swirling vortex of energy appeared before him, spinning with the same chaotic intensity Kyle's had.
"Now that's what I'm talking about," Void said smugly, admiring his work. "Let's test this properly."
His eyes narrowed with excitement as he began charging up [Lightning Breath], the air around him crackling with energy. Aiming at the center of the vortex, Void prepared to unleash his attack.
***
The whirlpool dissipated, leaving Kyle sitting cross-legged on the bed with satisfaction radiating from him. He exhaled deeply, feeling exhausted but proud.
Reaching out to the spell book that lay open beside him, he flipped through its pages once more and as expected it couldn't budge further. "You served me well," he muttered, speaking as if the book could hear him.
Kyle opened his system inventory and stored the book safely away. "I won't be needing you again until I hit Intermediate Mage," he said with a nod.
He wasn't done yet, though as another book materialized on the bed.
"Alright," Kyle said with a smile. "Let's see what this one has in store."