Today was the one year mark of Eric and Lucifer meeting and living together. It was also a sort of graduation for the youngster. He has learned for an entire year what most do growing up almost catching up to others his age. Now being 7 years old, Lucifer had gained a half foot of height. Now standing at 5’6” and weighing in at 160 lbs of solid muscle he was a giant amongst 7 year olds. His previously long and unkempt hair was cut. Shaved at the sides of his head and only around 9 inches long on the top of his head. Tied into a short ponytail Lucifer midnight black hair, looked extremely well with his face. Sharp eyebrows peaked over his heterochromic eyes. His full lips were pale but not in an unhealthy way. He also sported a new scar down his left cheek that seemed to be from a sword.

Lucifer also wore a black outfit made of Beast hide. What Beast couldn't be told but if the skull that fit on his left shoulder was any sign it was a lion type. A tight form fitting leather jerkin was atop a black flannel shirt. With different Beast teeth forming a sash from the right shoulder to left hip. The jerkin was astonishing. Fine craftsmanship and detailed stitching was evident on the leather. Wearing a tasset belt; of what appeared to be pale ivory coloured snake hide, Lucifer tied in his pitch black leather trousers. The complete outfit would make any warrior drool with envy. The tooth sash on the jerkin was actually made from Lucifer’s most prized kills.

Lucifer sat next to a casually dressed Eric. Who wore only brown leather trousers and a loose white shirt that showed off his muscular chest. The two were busy eating a giant fire roast Styxlion a rare and powerful Beast of the 2nd Rank Mid Order. The Styxlion is a renown Poison Element Beast that usually lives in toxic swamps and near large bodies of water. This particular lion was from the later.

It was an extremely long and arduous hunt that lead to an even more insane battle between Lucifer and the Styxlion. Eric had told Lucifer he was to hunt the Beast as his graduation test and could only return if he succeeded in 2 weeks after arriving to the location of the lion. This lead to an entire week of observation and planning for Lucifer before he felt ready to take on the Beast. Stalking the Beast while it began its dinnertime hunt, Lucifer began his hunt. After waiting till the Styxlion had finished hunting; and was feasting on a Red Wolf pack it slaughtered, Lucifer began his assault. Using hit and run tactics he would attack and wound the Beast during its most vulnerable times. During eating, middle of stalking prey, sleeping, no time was safe for the Styxlion. This continued for 4 days before Lucifer dared to begin his final attack.

Facing off against any Rank 2 Mid Order Beast is a terrifying thing for a warrior without a Mana Core. Exactly like Lucifer. He was only 7 and most warriors form their Cores at the age of 10-15. Although he is a combat genius; trained by the ex commander of the Levin Royal guard, the gap created by the Mana Core was almost insurmountable. So Lucifer planned for a long term battle. Using every dirty trick in the book. There is no victory in death.

During the battle between Lucifer and the Styxlion, Lucifer fought with only two single edged swords. One metre in length and formed from the sharpened fangs of a Steelscale Serpent. Lucifer had made the blades with the help of Eric. Using his natural born strength and speed, he began a deadly dance with the Styxlion. Weaving between the wounded Beasts large swings he made quick slashes to the Beasts joints. Stabs punctured any opening the Beast left for Lucifer to capitalize on.

The vitality of a 2nd Rank Beast cannot be underestimated. Surviving for 3 hours of Lucifer’s assault before finally going berserk. In a last ditch effort to take its foe down with it, the lion blasted Lucifer away with a vicious blow. The damage that one blow caused to Lucifer was about the same as all of his over the past 11 days. 5 broken ribs and a shattered forearm Lucifer was almost defenceless. But living for 6 years in the forest did something for the wounded boy. It made him an absolute monster when injured. His battle sense would extrapolate and his reflexes sharpen. While only having one arm and heavy internal bleeding Lucifer fought the lion for an entire day.

Exhausted and on the verge of death both Beast and boy gave their final attacks. Lucifer roaring with a savage howl lept towards the Styxlion. Seeing the idiotic move by its nemesis the lion only threw one powerful swing. Blasted away by the attack, Lucifer was completely immobilized. Laying helplessly against a tree trunk he sat there as the Styxlion lumbered towards him to finish him off. Paralyzed and awaiting death Lucifer began to go crazy with rage. Rage at his own weakness, failure at letting down Eric, at not seeing the world that he learned about and most of all at dying so young and pitifully. Insane with rage Lucifer unlocked something deep within himself. His dragon bloodline.

Unlocking a bloodline is a rare and powerful phenomenon only the best warriors do. Lucifer being born of the Levin Empire’s royal lineage, had a very tyrannical draconic bloodline. The bloodline had stayed dormant while his Nephilim bloodline was somewhat apparent in his large height.

The method of Lucifer’s bloodline awakening was an even rarer thing. Dragon Rage. A truly terrifying ability that only high dragons have. Dragon Rage forcibly doubles a dragon’s power. Both magically and physically. But it has a severe cost, regression. The Mana Core of the Dragon will regress an entire rank or more depending on the length of the Rage.

Now Lucifer using this ability should be impossible seeing as he had no Mana Core. So the Rage forced him to form one. And under the effect of increasing one’s Mana Purity, Dragon Rage forced Lucifer to create a Core above his own natural Mana Purity. This also made a normally peaceful and euphoric experience into a agonizingly torturous one.

A wave of pure Mana exploded out from Lucifer’s limp body. Scaring the Styxlion into a slow retreat. While roaring in pain and anger, Lucifer viciously glared at the Styxlion. Experiencing such a painful Mana Core forming was a trial in itself say nothing for one under the threat of death. Lucifer had no choice but to bear with it lest he die without knowing how. Dragon Rage began to construct his Mana Core while he had his stare down with the Beast. Over the course of a painfully slow 30 minutes the Core was half formed. Finally the Styxlion could not bear the tension and pounced on Lucifer. Seeing the Beast’s attack, Lucifer let out a soul shaking roar. A roar that was so powerful it blast the lion back with its sound waves. Like a dragon bellowing in fury, Lucifer roared. This roar caused all animals and Beasts in the surrounding area to be terrified to their very soul. It was if a high dragon had announced its claim to this land. Thrown by the roar, the Styxlion died of a concussion and blood loss. Lucifer could only sneer at the now dead Beast.

Finally after an hour of torture Lucifer’s Mana Core had finished. His Initiate Mana Core was formed at the age of 7, effectively making him the youngest warrior in recorded history. A miracle. Even more miraculous was his Mana Purity: Yellow. A 7 year old Yellow Initiate. This would terrify and shock the world once known.

All of this was witnessed by 3 people. One human male, a female elf and draconian woman. These people were Eric, Jasmine and Yue respectively. The trio had watched and stood on standby in case the young boy died. Eric’s so called graduation; was actually a test devised by all 3 of them, after seeing Lucifer’s growth and prowess personally.

Eric stood stalk still. His entire body told him to flee after that dragon roar. But he had to remain to ensure Lucifer’s safety. His body only calmed after seeing Lucifer pass out from exhaustion. And only then because of his personal experience with the boy. Eric took a deep breath to calm down before running to Lucifer. The other 2 had a much harder time.

Yue as a draconian was shivering from head to toe. Her knees became so weak she collapsed while her breathing began to pant. She was terrified of the Dragon roar but also she was aroused. She could feel the majesty and power of a true dragon from Lucifer. Being a draconian this was incredibly stimulating. She had dragon blood and Lucifer had high dragon blood from a pure lineage. Her body became hot her skin was tingling. She could not control herself as euphoric pleasure assaulted her body. Her crotch began to soak with juices from her sex. Her womb quivering and begging to hold the seed of whoever made that powerful roar. She bit her bottom lip hard enough to cause it to bleed. The black dress she wore was soon torn as she began to pleasure herself with her small hand. She vigorously worked her thin fingers around her erogenous zone between her long slim legs. As she pleasured herself imaging Lucifer; dominating and mating with her in the most primal way, she climaxed causing her entire body shake as her sex spewed water like a broken faucet.

While Yue was preoccupied with her pleasure, Jasmine had other issues. She was similarly aroused but she in a much different way. She was a bit of a masochist. She was orgasming constantly from the fear of Lucifer assaulting her in his savage Beast like way. She began to perversely grin as she slowly walked towards the now unconscious boy. She could not wait till her time training him.

After reaching Lucifer’s still body Eric brought him to their cabin to rest. Now after 3 days of sleep Lucifer awoke and desperately needed food. After being dressed by Eric, Lucifer wore leather armour made from the Styxlion he killed.

Currently seated next to Eric at their dinner table, Lucifer looked at the two newcomers: Jasmine and Yue. The two were both beautiful women and also the first females he had ever seen. And currently both were releasing plenty of pheromones. Causing Lucifer to smell a strange sweet new scent. One he attributed to them being female. He had plenty of lessons about females but this was his first time seeing one.

While Yue suppressed an urge to rape the young man seated across from her she slowly ate some of the roasted Styxlion and Mana fruits prepared for Lucifer’s graduation and recovery feast.

Jasmine on the other hand was staring intently at the boy, with her elbows on the table and hands supporting her face.

Only Eric bitterly shook his head in response to the two women. He then chose to introduce them since they seemed more socially inept than Lucifer.

“Lucifer, this is Jasmine. The elf woman staring at you. She is your next teacher and also a very good friend of mine. The silent one sitting across from you is a draconian named Yue. She and you have some relations that she will explain during her training with you after Jasmine's.” Eric continued while Lucifer began to scarf down food after knowing who the strangers were. “On the other hand, congratulations! You have finished your first set of training brat. Now you have 2 more sets to finish.” Eric said happily as he slapped Lucifer hard on his back. Causing the boy to choke a bit on his food.

“Lucifer. Our training will he dealing with Mana and Spirits also magical combat will be slowly introduced to you. Yue will be doing your complete magical combat training, history lessons and she will tell you about your past.” Jasmine said slowly. Her voice was melodic and peaceful to Lucifer’s ears. His eyes closed as he enjoyed the sound of her voice.

“Alright enjoy your food it is your trophy after all. I prepared the Styxlion you killed as a prize for you.” Eric laughed as he began to enjoy the food.

“He needs a new weapon.” A very light voice sounded out after a few minutes of everyone eating in earnest.

“So you will speak tonight? Oddly enough I agree with you Wyvern hag.” Jasmine snorted in response.

“Please don't fight you two, this is a night for Lucifer. But I concur with Yue that he has earned a new weapon. Let's wait till after weapons training he can pick his own preferred weapon.” Eric said with finality.

Lucifer completely ignored the trio only focusing on ravaging the food in front of him. Little did he notice his body had been slightly different than before. He failed to notice the longer and sharper nails on his hands. The pale gold scales forming on the backs of his hands flowing along his arms to his chest. Nor the growths on his shoulder blades and at the small of his back that had appeared.

After dinner had finished Lucifer began to feel incredibly drowsy. Slumping back into his seat he drifted off to sleep. Causing the rest of the group to stifle a laugh at how relaxed he was around them. This epically made Yue feel excited, her body already pushing her into heat. She could subconsciously feel the emerging dragon lineage in him. Especially after seeing his new claws and scales during the meal. Jasmine on the other hand was put off with how lazy he seemed. Eric being the only one feeling proud of the young boy for his hard work the past weeks.

Drifting into his unconsciousness Lucifer again entered the same dark area. Where he was one year ago, when Eric had beaten him senseless. And like before the two colossal beings were having an epic death match. Seeing the long serpent like Beast entwining around the winged giant human like being, Lucifer became afraid like before. Though this time it was a fear from knowledge of what these two giants were. A black dragon and a Nephilim berzerker.

Slowly floating towards the battling titans Lucifer waited till they noticed him; before grasping hold of his right fist and, giving a bow towards them. Surprise fluttered across the giant Nephilim’s eyes. While disdain showed on the reptilian face of the Dragon.

“So you know who we are now boy?” Questioned the same voice from last time he was here.

“Yes. You are my bloodlines. My lineage. Apart of my power.” Lucifer calmly replied. Showing no servility. Straightening his back he gazed at the two with respect. These two were great and powerful beings during their time.

A giant Nephilim. A Nephilim from the beginning of their history. With blood of a God flowing through its veins. A true warrior champion.

A black dragon. A dragon known for its power and might. Legends say the first dragon was born black as the night sky, before a golden dragon appeared to light up the dark and dreary sky. The legend of the twin dragons is very well known. The black dragon of night and the gold dragon of day.

“Listen little one. We are your spirits. Not just your bloodlines. We are what embodies you most. The dragons nature of pride. The Nephilim’s nature of wrath. We will not dominate you or anything. We only ask that you never forget about us. Can you do that little one?” Questioned the ancient voice in a light tone.

“Raaaaargh” The Dragon let loose a mighty roar after the question had been said. As if it was agreeing with the deal proposed. This little interaction let Lucifer guess that it was the Nephilim spirit talking to him. Turning to face the giant winged titan Lucifer answered.

“I would never forget that which is me.”

Satisfied with his answer both spirits nodded before slowly fading into the darkness.

Lucifer awoke with a start as someone dumped cold water onto his sleeping form. Jumping up and preparing for a fight, he readied himself for anything. Only to see a laughing Jasmine rolling on the floor cackling about how stupid he looked. After a second he slowly began to understand what had happened. Jasmine must have poured ice water onto him as he slept.

Glaring at the still laughing elf, Lucifer started to feel anger building up inside him. Soon a warm feeling in his chest accompanied his ever growing anger. The warm sensation flooded his body and made it feel extremely light and full of energy. While feeling stronger Lucifer decided to test out the new trainer as Eric had stated she was. Launching a lightning fast roundhouse to Jasmine's laughing face, he began his attack. Instantly done laughing Jasmine raised her right arm to block his kick. Seeing that she was ready for a fight. Lucifer grinned savagely, before he began to unleash a myriad of different punches and kicks at Jasmine.

Calmly blocking and redirecting most of Lucifer’s assault proved impossible for Jasmine. Lucifer was using his Mana Core to enhance his body. Jasmine who was only relying on her thin lithe body of an elf Magus to defend was soon overwhelmed. Enraged by the audacity of the young boy attacking her, Jasmine unleashed her full aura as a Yellow Arch Magus. Completely stifled from the power such a strong warrior made, Lucifer couldn't help but freeze. Using the basic spell [Mana Bolt] she hit Lucifer square in the chest. The bolt sending him through the wall of the cabin and out into the training field. The same field Eric used to spar with him on.

“Well seeing as you're already at the training field let's start the lesson today. Oh and if you promise to always pay attention and listen there will be big pouch of gold for you. So deal?” The elven woman cutely asked. Completely ignoring the fact that just 30 seconds earlier the two were fighting. As she sauntered onto the field.

“Fuck. What was that?” Lucifer groaned in pain.

“That little lizard was magic.” Jasmine giggle in response. “You also used magic little lizard. Were you ever as fast as you were just now?”

Thinking back to the warm sensation that flooded his body, Lucifer realised what had happened. He had a Mana Core now! He could fight more powerful foes like Eric had taught him. Ecstatic at the new discovery Lucifer again tried to get that warm feeling to flood his body. But he could not succeed.

“Idiot. You only have a Initiate Core how could you use it repeatedly? Sit your ass down and listen. There are different stages to Mana Cores. Depending on which type of warrior you are. The type of warrior is decided from the moment your Core is formed. You are a Spellblade warrior. I am a Magus warrior. You remember the difference, yes?”

“Yeah.” Lucifer quickly replied while he sat down to listen to the lecture.

“Good. The stages for Spellblades are as follows: Initiate, Squire, Knight-Errant, Knight, General, Marshal, Prince, King, Saint, Avatar and finally God.” Jasmine calmly explained to her new student. “The later stages are unimportant for you now. So we will talk about the first few. Initiate is the basis of all warriors and allows us to use Mana in the most basic of ways. You in particular are a natural at enhancing your body. Shown by your little display earlier. The other ways to use your Mana are: weapon creation and Mana armour. Weapon creation allows you to form a weapon of your own Element and Mana for combat or medium ranged warfare. Mana armour is something you must learn or else you will be a failure of a warrior.” Stated Jasmine as Lucifer diligently took in all the new information.

“Now your Mana Core will generate more Mana as you rest. The more still you are, the faster it regenerates. Go sit cross legged in the field and empty your mind. Focus only on your Mana Core, visualise the Core as it creates Mana.”

Taking Jasmine's words seriously. Lucifer attempted to meditate with single hearted devotion. After 30 minutes of meditation Lucifer had finally filled his Core to the brim.

“My Core is now full Jasmine. Is there a way to make the Mana last longer? If it is only that little I won't be able to use it in fights unless it's a last resort. That doesn't seem to match the lessons Eric taught me.” Inquiring Jasmine for more clarity on the capabilities of Mana, Lucifer asked.

“Well you are the idiot that enhanced his whole body and not parts. Barely anyone can handle fighting with 100% Mana enhancement over their entire body for long. The only beings capable of that are Saint/Prophet level warriors.”

“Oh. Well that still doesn't mean you can call me idiot. I was taught by Eric and I won't tolerate being called that by anyone.” Lucifer growled in a dangerously viscous voice. As his threat left his mouth, Lucifer summoned his Mana to his legs. Enhancing them and launching himself towards Jasmine. As quickly as he enhanced his legs he stopped in an effort to conserve Mana. Instantly appearing right in front of Jasmine he then pumped his arms and claws with as much Mana as he could. Before unleashing a devastating flurry of earth rending slashes onto the elf.

Smirking at her student's quick temper Jasmine readied another [Mana Bolt] in her right hand. Right as Lucifer’s barrage began she launched her spell into the dirt between the two. Creating a dust storm, Jasmine escaped from Lucifer’s range. Casting another spell: [Ice Spikes]. Jasmine released her spell at the unsuspecting Lucifer who was still raging in the dust cloud.

Catching a glimpse of Jasmine's [Mana Bolt], Lucifer immediately cancelled his Mana enhanced attack. Choosing to deceive his foe into thinking his Mana had run out. Feeling the air rapidly cooling, Lucifer braced himself for anything. A second later, ice shot towards him in the shape of spikes. Quickly using Mana to strengthen his claws Lucifer began clawing his way through the storm of [Ice Spikes]. Dodging and slashing apart the chunks of ice, Lucifer weaved himself through the ice towards Jasmine's location. Once he was ¾ of the way there he flooded his entire body with the last half of Mana he had left. Throwing it all on one attack, he charged through the ice chunks and let loose a mighty blow towards Jasmine.

Feeling a massive surge in Mana amidst the ice and dust storm she created, Jasmine assumed that Lucifer was done in by her simple attack. He was after all only 7 years old. How could he match her in tactics as well as Mana handling? She was an elite Yellow Arch Magus. Imagine this elite warrior’s surprise when a yellow glowing claw of destruction came crashing down at her head. Without any choice but to unleash her full power or else die by Lucifer’s claw, she brought forth her spirit. Causing a shock wave of Mana to freeze the air surrounding her she also froze Lucifer’s arm and most of his torso solid.

Frozen and completely out of Mana, Lucifer crashed into the dirt by Jasmine. Bewildered and bitter Lucifer began to rage. Rage at how helpless he was. Mad at how much Jasmine and most likely Eric held back when fighting him. Helpless he waited for Jasmine to finish him off. He had finally realized how much stronger they were compared to him. A very grim reminder of how much he had to grow.

Jasmine meanwhile was absolutely terrified that she had disabled her young charge. She didn't dare move thoughtlessly. Slowly using her spirit she probed his body's situation. Finding nothing too serious besides hypothermia in his right arm. Jasmine called Eric by casting a magic flare into the sky. She needed his Light Element healing abilities to fix the damage done to Lucifer.

Eric arrived shortly after the flare exploded in the clear, cloudless sky. Bitterly shaking his head at how fast he was needed to heal one of them, he began channeling Light Mana into Lucifer’s frozen body. After about 5 minutes of work Eric stood up and walked to the side of the training field. Laying down in the grass he closed his eyes seemingly taking a nap.

Lucifer on the other hand was sulking while Jasmine began teaching anew.

“Alright I won't call you that anymore. But you really gotta stop blitzing anyone who irks you a tiny bit. Not even pureblood draconians are that quick tempered. Anyways I'm going to explain that blast of ice magic that froze you tomorrow go hunt and cool off kid. Bring back enough for 4.”