The morning sun spilled golden light over the parish garden, illuminating dew-specked grass and the faint glow of hovering Star Magic orbs. Today, the baby mage was ready for the next stage. The system prompted subtly: Begin integration of multiple Star Magic abilities in coordination with allies. Focus on timing, strategy, and environmental interaction.
Yuno arrived first, calm and precise as always, his young eyes scanning the field with careful focus. The baby mage directed a Hololow Purple orb to hover along a delicate curve tracing Yuno's movements, while a small Reversal Red pulse darted unpredictably nearby. Yuno adjusted instinctively, tapping the orb at just the right moment, a faint smile forming on his face.
Asta, meanwhile, barreled in with boundless energy, tripping over a stone but laughing without hesitation. His raw determination made controlling the orbs challenging, but it also created the perfect environment for practicing prediction and adaptability. The baby mage allowed the orbs to react slightly to Asta's chaotic movements, forcing him to anticipate and respond while keeping the patterns intact.
The exercise escalated naturally. Multiple orbs now moved in overlapping arcs, some flickering with faint Hololow Blue shields, while tiny streaks of Celestia Barrage dashed between them harmlessly. Yuno coordinated with precise timing, Asta with instinctual reflexes, and the baby mage silently guided the orbs to maintain balance and challenge.
The system whispered softly: Observe ally cooperation. Introduce environmental variability. Incrementally increase complexity. A gentle breeze rustled the leaves above, shifting the orbs' paths slightly. Yuno adapted calmly, while Asta lunged, jumped, and twisted to adjust mid-air. Each interaction refined both the baby mage's control and the boys' observational skills.
During a break, the baby mage experimented with combining abilities in miniature form. Reversal Red pulses merged with Hololow Purple arcs, creating flickering, spinning light patterns that hovered just above the boys' hands. The effect was subtle but mesmerizing. Yuno's careful taps and Asta's chaotic swipes maintained the patterns, unknowingly practicing coordination and precision under dynamic conditions.
By late afternoon, the trio had reached a new level of unspoken synergy. Even as a baby, the mage could subtly influence multiple orbs, integrate miniature Star Magic abilities, and maintain environmental stability. The boys, without realizing it, were learning strategy, timing, and teamwork. The system recorded: Advanced cooperative exercises complete. Ally observation and adaptability optimized. Prepare for future integration into structured training.
As the sun dipped below the horizon, the baby mage lay on the grass, his Star Magic orbs orbiting gently above him. Yuno and Asta rested nearby, laughing softly as they recounted moments from the day. Bonds had strengthened further, trust deepened, and early training had laid a foundation for something far greater than mere magic control.
The system whispered one final note for the day: Progress sufficient. Next phase: incremental real-world challenge. Prepare for eventual grimoire acquisition and structured Magic Knight training. The baby mage's mind absorbed every lesson, every nuance, every reaction, cataloging patterns for the future.
And in the quiet of twilight, as the stars began to emerge, his tiny Star Magic orbs shimmered faintly, a promise of power, strategy, and camaraderie yet to come. The rising star was ready to grow.