The Golem Mage

It was another day at the Gordon's Clan compound, and my name is Alec, I'll give you a quick explanation: I was reincarnated after a nasty motor accident while trying to save an old lady.

The gods granted me another chance by reincarnating me into another world about 14 years ago.

Later, I discovered that I was the young master and the only remaining heir of the Gordon family, However, my bloodline actually comes from the prestigious Ancient Blaze Clan.

Despite this, the Blaze Clan, one of the top families in the capital, never acknowledged me as part of their own, From what I heard, my father never officially married my mother, He was just a young master out for training who fell for my mother's beauty, used sweet words to win her over, and ended up impregnating her before returning to his family without informing her.

When my mother discovered she was pregnant, it was too late as my father had already gone, She tried to reach out to him by sending messages to his family, but none of them ever replied.

In desperation, she traveled to the capital herself to personally deliver the message, only to be humiliated and rejected by the man she claimed to love.

Heartbroken, she returned to the Gordon family feeling dejected, Thankfully, my loving grandfather, the Patriarch of the Gordon family, took care of me after my mother died during childbirth.

Since then, I have been raised by my grandfather in a small city near the capital, Our relationship feels more like brothers than a traditional grandfather and grandson bond, I truly appreciate the immense love he shows me.

"Alec, how are you doing today?" an aged voice asked from the courtyard door. I already knew who it was, but I turned around to face him while smirking.

"You know I'm good, old man. I won't die before you, after all," I replied playfully.

"You! Forget it, you seem to be getting really cheeky these days, little boy," the old man initially retorted and pointed his finger at me.

However, he soon sighed in relief and burst into laughter, We engaged in conversation and shared stories, appearing more like brothers than a grandfather and grandchild duo.

Anyone who saw us would never guess our true relationship The love my grandfather had for me is immense, After my mother passed away, he did everything in his power to raise me right, and I am eternally grateful for his care and affection.

But I could tell by the way he grabbed my shoulders and sighed that he was about to embark on one of his important speeches again.

"You do know you're about to turn fifteen, right?" he asked, his eyes filled with seriousness.

"Yes, old man," I replied, already aware of what he was about to say, In this world, once you turn fifteen, you awaken to your magical abilities and can finally be called a mage.

"You do know what comes next, right?" he continued, looking into my eyes. I nodded in response.

"I do," I replied confidently, excited for what lay ahead.

"Hmmm, after you awaken, come meet me. I have something important to pass on to you," he said, his tone full of anticipation.

"Ohhh, what is it?" I asked eagerly, my eyes shining with curiosity.

"Now, if I told you that, it would spoil the surprise, wouldn't it?" he teased, a mischievous twinkle in his eye.

He wanted me to be even more curious and beg for the answer, and I couldn't help but give in.

"Just a hint, please?" I pleaded, my excitement growing.

"Well, let's just say it's the one thing that has enabled the Gordon family to survive during the blood moons and establish a reputation for themselves, even if it's just at the bottom," he started, his chest puffing up with pride.

The Gordon family, known for their alchemy creations and reliance on golems, were often seen as weak by other mage families.

"But I can't believe you're embarrassed about it. The golem manual is unique and has served us well, I have no doubt you can revitalize the glory days when golems were revered," I interrupted, trying to reassure him.

It was common knowledge that the Gordon family's survival during the blood moons, when demons and undead attacked settlements, was an extraordinary feat.

Despite being underestimated, the family's ability to protect themselves and survive the blood moons was a testament to their strength. The blood moons occurred once every month, during which the 72 monarchs of the purgatory sent their generals and commanders to attack the surface, unleashing hordes of demons and undead upon the world.

My grandfather chuckled, clearly relieved by my words.

"I can't believe you're feeling embarrassed about this. Is it because you think I would follow the same path as the others in our family and study a different form of magic?" I inquired.

"Ye... ye..yes... I'm pretty nervous. The golem manual is not being practiced like before, and I don't want it to disappear while I'm in possession of it. You're a smart boy, and I'm sure you can bring back the glorious days when golems were worshipped," he began his pointless boasting.

"Enough with your bragging, old man," I interrupted, pouring cold water on his ego.

"Don't worry, I'll definitely come for it. After all, it's my inheritance. If I don't claim it, I might not receive any property from you when you're gone," I teased him once again.

"You brat! You're finished! Just wait for me!" he shouted, running around the courtyard in an attempt to catch me. I smiled, knowing all of this was just a charade. He was concerned about the upcoming wave of the red moon, trying to prepare me to acquire strength so that I could survive in this merciless world."

Finally, it is the day of Awakening again for the Gordon clan; once every year, children who are 15 years old and above are allowed to use the Orb of Awakening to awaken their magic powers.

Only after the awakening of the mana joints in the body can they connect with the help of the Orb of Awakening, enabling anyone to dream of becoming a mage.

Luckily for Alec, he just turned 15 a few days ago, right before the Gordon family Awakening day; if he had turned 15 after, he would have had to wait another year before awaking the mana joints in his body.

Very soon, noise was suddenly heard from the front of the crowd; the commotion was so intense that even Alec, hiding in one corner, could not help but notice it.

He looked over and saw his grandfather, the Gordon family patriarch, and his brother, the grand elder of the Gordon family, coming down from where they sat in the high seat.

The look of excitement and surprise was evident as they reached the spot where the Orb of Awakening was standing.

"Did you see that just now? The light of Awakening shone so brightly with a yellow color and a slight blue color, " one person from the younger generation said.

"Yes, I saw it. I'm sure someone has awakened the Earth and Water elements," another replied.

"It is the daughter of the first elder who awakened the power of Earth elements, And she has a high affinity for it. After this, we will have another tier 1 mage in our family soon." they overlooked the water element affinity as they felt it was too low compared to the earth element.

Alec overheard most of the younger generation gossiping about who could have caused such a big reaction that even his Grandfather and brother came down from the high seat.

But when I heard it was the first elder's daughter, all my laziness disappeared, and I grunted in displeasure.

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The name of the girl in question was Agnes; she was the second daughter of the First Elder and was brought up with so much love; since the First Elder never had a son, he devoted all his attention and resources to raising his daughters.

She had always been a pain in the neck for Alec, constantly comparing herself to him at every opportunity. She was among the younger generation of the Gordon family, which believed that he should not be their leader.

She went against him because she believed she was much stronger than him. After all, the patriarch always protected him and was never involved in the younger generation's training.

Others believed he should not be the leader because he was considered a "Blaze family bastard" by outsiders, with his mixed blood of Blaze Clan Red Flaming colored hair and Gordon Clan Yellow iris.

Many of them believed that if he weren't there, someone else from the younger generation would have had the chance to be the next family head of the Gordon family.

As Agnes turned around, her eyes glanced at Alec, and she sent him a smug smile as if to tell him, "I'm better than you now."

Alec knew the family would prioritize raising anyone with a high affinity for any element.

Even though the family specialized in raising those with Earth elements, they still tried to provide the best resources for those born with high affinities in other elements

The Gordon family had always been blessed with the Earth element, so it was no surprise when Agnes awakened with an affinity for Earth.

After all, only a few unique cases had emerged where people from the Gordon Clan failed to awaken Earth Element and other elements; most of the time, it was due to being dual-element mages, awakening a secondary element alongside Earth.

Soon, the commotion was resolved, and the Awakening ground became alive with movement as each person tested their affinities.

Despite the excitement, no one else could awaken a high affinity this time; there were cases of dual elements awakening, such as a boy who awakened both Earth and Metal elements.

While the Earth element had a mid-level affinity, the Metal element had a lower affinity. This boy caused another commotion as people realized that the Metal element came from a branch of the Earth element.

If he could combine both elements in the future, his firepower would be on par with someone with a high element affinity.

Not long after the boy, another person awakened a dual-element; the Awakening ground erupted in commotion again; this time, a girl awakened both Earth and Water elements, just like Agnes. It was noticed since her water affinity was relatively high.

The Patriarch and the Grand Elder had to come down once more to escort them away and restore order for the second time that day.

It was evident that this generation of the Gordon family had a lot of talent, bringing joy to the faces of the elders and the patriarch.

"It seems this generation will produce double the number of young mages compared to previous generations. As they say, the young are meant to take over from the old," the first elder sighed as he sat.

"It seems this time, the number of young mages born into our family will be double that of the previous generations," the first elder shared, his voice tinged with wonder and anticipation. Seated at the high table with their fellow elders, they eagerly discussed the future of the Gordon family.

As a Mid Tier Clan, the Gordons were renowned for their prowess in Golem. However, the recent influx of talented individuals within their ranks promised to propel them to even greater heights

With their patriarch having recently advanced to the tier 7 mage realm, the Gordons commanded respect and admiration from other families in the city.

"The younger generation brings not only greater numbers but exceptional talent," another elder said, a proud smile illuminating their face. "Our family's strength will skyrocket with their abilities. It's as if the Gordon family is destined for greatness."

Amidst the crackling excitement in the courtyard, the focus shifted to Alec, who was now preparing to awaken; every eye turned towards him, filled with curiosity and eager anticipation.

The moment held significance not just for Alec, the Heir of the Patriarch, but also for the entire clan; it was a time of hope and possibility, where the future of the Gordon family seemed brighter than ever, so they were incredibly curious To find out what he shall awaken.

The moment he was called, Alec walked up to the platform where the Orb of Awakening was placed and looked straight at the orb.

But the more he looked, the more he felt lost as he was mesmerized by the dazzling sight of the orb.

"Place your hand on the orb and concentrate on it, The orb will do the rest," the instructor standing there said.

Alec followed the instructor's instructions and placed his hands on the Orb of Awakening. Before he knew it, he felt a cool flow of energy entering his body through his palm, It was at that moment he knew the awakening had begun.

The energy spread to every spot, joint, and place in his body, cleansing him, He even felt a great desire to moan in satisfaction but managed to mumble out a groan instead.

The effect of the energy made him feel as if he had used an elixir to cleanse all the impurities his body had accumulated over the years, The energy then traveled back to his palm and passed back into the Orb of Awakening.

Immediately, the flow of energy passed through his arms and went back into the Orb, which immediately shone brightly with two different elemental attributes: a bright yellow color and a bright red color, both showing a high element affinity.

Another commotion broke out again, but this time it seemed that the fact that Alec awakened two elemental attributes of high affinity caused an even bigger surprise.

Screams and gasps of astonishment could be heard all around, Everyone was shocked and flabbergasted.

After all, they never thought much of the young master of the Gordon family, who was rumored to be a bastard, But now, Alec had just silenced all his haters with this display.

Just like other times when the Grand Elder and the Patriarch came over to restore order whenever a commotion happened, they moved to calm the crowd again.

This time, even the parents of the younger ones waiting in line and other members of the family who were watching joined in the chatter because of the huge shock.

"The family is on the rise," was the topic of conversation as they all talked about the abundance of talent they had this year and the fact that someone they had low expectations for like Alec could be counted become a Dual affinity Mage with both of them being high affinity while most of the mages in the clan were mid-level Earth affinity.

This time, the Patriarch reached Alec first and opened his mouth wide with a smile on his face, clearly proud of Alec's achievement.

"You did well, little boy," said the Grandelder, joining in the praise. "Your potential is truly remarkable."

Alec couldn't help but feel a surge of gratitude and relief wash over him, The support and encouragement from his family meant the world to him, especially from his grandfather.

Their belief in him bolstered his own confidence and determination to become a powerful mage.

As the commotion continued to settle, the Patriarch, still beaming with pride, turned to his brother, the Grand Elder. "Help me out of this one, brother. I have to go," he said, urgency evident in his voice.

The Grand Elder nodded understanding, He knew that his brother was eager to pass on his knowledge and guidance to Alec now that he had awakened his mana joint, Before parting ways, the Patriarch affectionately patted Alec's back.

The Patriarch summoned one of his special golems, a sight Alec had seen many times before, The Patriarch Had three special Golems and he just summoned one of his three prized golems.

The Golem stood at an imposing 6 feet tall, emanating a powerful aura, Its eyes glowed with a bright red light, and its body, crafted from reinforced clay infused with mana, exuded strength.

Gasps could be heard from the crowd as they set their sights on the golem, Reverence filled their eyes as many of them witnessed one of the unique golems that protected the Gordon family, The Patriarch's "Big Three" golems were renowned and revered.

The Golem extended its long arms and gently embraced both Alec and the Patriarch, It then bent slightly, assuming a posture resembling a 90-degree angle, before launching itself into the air with a remarkable force.

Alec was taken aback as he realized they were heading towards his grandfather's backyard, It seemed the unique golem had picked up a limited sense of intelligence or was simply following the old man's commands without question.

Expecting a rough landing due to the golem's speed and power, Alec chuckled to himself, relishing the thought of a playful retribution against his grandfather's showmanship.

However, to his surprise, a spiral force of energy was released from the golem's feet as it descended, gradually slowing down its momentum.

It glided gracefully to the ground, its landing soft and controlled, It seemed as though some form of shock absorber was Installed under it's feets

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