The Archmagi of Technology

{Wait before you go I recommend practicing to control your mana} Sabastian said

"You're right especially since it is night time I need the protection," Virgil said walking back to his room

Sitting on his bed Virgil closed his eyes and began feeling for mana within him. To his surprise, it did not take long. He was able to find his mana core. A small blue orb-like Sabastian; that gave off a cool comforting feeling.

Using the knowledge he learned from the book he took the mana within himself and turned it into a thin layer around his body.

Even though he has never done something close to this the skill learner and the knowledge given to him by the books allowed him to finally activate the barrier skill after only a few minutes of practicing.

"I got it. I'm using magic" Virgil said looking at the blue coat that surrounded his body

{I did not expect you to get it that fast your adaptability may be higher than anticipated} Sabastian said surprised

"What do you mean?" Virgil asked

{Well someone does not have to be in contact with mana for them to be able to use it easily. For someone who has a large affinity with mana can use it as if they were breathing. While someone who could use it their whole life would struggle} Sabastian replied

"I see so it's completely different for each person," 

{Yes, But it's more like a soul can absorb and control mana like it's second nature. So if I had to guess your connection with mana is once in a billion souls and that's me trying to go a little lower}

With that he continued practicing slowly he began to figure out how the skill worked. As time went on the barrier would become stronger if he focused more mana into it but the drain would increase drastically.

Satisfied with testing the barrier skill he tried testing the other skills and learned that shock used twenty mana each use and when he collected mana it could gain 10 mana every second.

"I think that is good for now. And I forgot to ask but what kind of life did you give me?" Virgil asked

{You are an only child born and raised by a military father and a nurse as a mother. You moved around your whole life. They passed away in a car accident but left you a will of $125,000. After their passing, you have been traveling America not staying in one place for more than a week.}

"Okay, why that story?" Virgil asked hearing his 'background'

{Because this makes it so that you have no connection with anyone while explaining why you don't have a job record or anything of the sort}

"Understandable. Let's just hope a certain someone does not try digging too deep into that story," Virgil said standing up

"Anyway can you lead me to the bank that has the money within it" Virgil asked

{Just follow my directions I will take you. It's a small bank} Sabastian replied

The next moment blue arrows appeared before Virgil like a guide.

"Thank you," Virgil asked following the blue arrow. Since it would be his first time in the streets of Gotham he activated his barrier which could not be seen by normal people; 

As he walked done the street Virgil could not help but be on edge the only things he saw were drug dealers, gangs, the homeless, and prostitutes around the city. Even though he acted normal he still gained the attention of the remaining people out.

(Damn maybe I shouldn't have worn the robe) Virgil thought 

{That would have been better but the protection will defend against small things like knives}

(In Gotham I guess that's worth it) Virgil sighed turning the corner 

After finishing a ten-minute walk Virgil arrived in front of a small bank with a warehouse nearby.

Walking inside the bank was empty except for two patrons one old man and a young woman holding his hand and one bank teller and older woman.

When they realized he was there they all stared at him for a few moments before continuing talking about things.

Getting on line Virgil left some room between the two before him and waited.

While waiting in line Virgil slowly became impatient as the old man and the teller were talking and laughing. But seeing as how he was already bringing attention to himself by how he dressed he decided to keep quiet.

Since he had time and his barrier disappeared Virgil decided to charge up his mana core until it was full to pass the time.

Once he was halfway done he heard the door swing open with extreme force. Looking to his side he saw a group of six men all in masks with duffle bags already filled with cash standing there out of breath.

(You got to be kidding me. I'm caught in another robbery) Virgil said slightly pissed off

Activating his barrier he waited to see what they would do. As he expected they held their guns up and told all of us to get down.

Seeing this the bank teller and the young woman screamed in fear before dropping to the floor. But the old man could not move well and could only look at the robbers.

"Are you deaf old man I said to get the fuck down," one robber said holding a pistol to the old man's head

"Wait please don't his bones are weak he can't move well!!" the young woman begged with teary eyes

"Yeah, I don't give a shit. All of you empty your pockets," another robber said pointing his gun at me 

"Look we will give you our stuff you don't have to shoot anyone," Virgil said trying to calm the situation down

"Who do think you are? Shut up and empty your pockets," the robber said walking closer 

"You know what that coat of yours looks expensive take it off," the robber said reaching his hand out

To his surprise, before his hand could reach his robe it was topped by an invisible force.

"What the hell?" the man asked confused

"What's wrong?" another robber asked 

"This guy I can't touch him. Something keeps stopping my hand," the Robber replied feeling around my barrier

"Just fucking shoot him and take it the cops will find this place soon," another replied with a sigh

Pointing his gun at Virgil man pulled the trigger. As a loud bang echoed through the bank Virgil felt the barrier become weakened but from what he could tell it could take a few more shots.

With surprise, the robbers watched as the bullet was stopped in mid-air and fell to the floor. 

"What the fuck?!" the robber said in fear