Chapter 54: The Problem of Spells 1
After opening his eyes, it seemed to be a new life, and the things around him gave Zhao Mai a different feeling. The www.biquge.info trees are still tall and old, and the grass is still verdant, soft and lush, but Zhao Mai feels that they have breathing.
It's a feeling that's hard to explain, and it's pale to put it into words. Although he had long known that trees, flowers and plants were living creatures, it was only at this time that Zhao Mai felt that they had "come to life" for the first time. Like another human being, or not so intelligent, like another stockpile, already has the ability to express feelings. I know that they are expressing a certain meaning in various gestures, either thirsty or eager to hug, in short, they are no longer the monotonous background of a landscape painting.
Reserve looked at himself with big swarthy eyes, and he read joy and attachment in them. Each creature exudes emotions, and that is evidence of their existence between heaven and earth. The so-called natural force is an energy field that all living beings maintain and generate, surrounding, penetrating, and connecting with each other, enveloping the entire normal environment and condensing the power of the whole world.
Ms. Celine walked up to Zhao Mai and looked at him with concern. In her natural perception, the natural force in Zhao Mai's body was like a spring, constantly escaping, poignant, continuous, slow but steady, which had never been seen in anyone. Even Lucius, who is known as a rare genius, when he is enlightened, the natural force is nothing more than a state of evaporation, forming a rare white mist.
This anomaly lasted for a while, and then slowly disappeared, and there was no clue from the appearance. Elf Celine came back to her senses and said, "Mike, congratulations, you can already feel the Force of Nature, right?"
"Yes, it's an amazing feeling. "The world becomes more alive, immersed in a forest rich in nature, and every breath is like enjoyment. "Isn't that way I can start learning?"
"Take a break tonight, our classes start tomorrow. Starting with the basic prayers, you will officially embark on the path of the Druids. Celine said, "According to the original plan, I will take three students to pick out animal companions later today. You can come along. ”
Zhao Mai shook his head and picked up the reserve grain: "I already have it, so I won't go." I'd like to experience it a little bit more here and get acquainted with what it's like to be the Force of Nature. ”
"Absolutely. Ms. Celine waved her long sleeves and left with the three students. Ziyue jumped up and down, secretly giving Zhao Mai a middle finger, and then pointing at the corners of his mouth and neckline.
Zhao Mai looked down and saw that his foaming foam had soiled his clothes, and he should find a time to deal with it.
The next day, on the thick branches of a tall tree, the sound of chanting mantras continued to sound.
Dressed in the same robes as other druids, Zhao Mai endured the skin irritation of burlap, and stood tremblingly on the edge of the branches, trying to calm his mind, casting spells on the poisonous mushrooms in his palms over and over again. The force of nature was at his fingertips, but he just couldn't understand what he was going to do. A simple prayer for purifying food, he had tried it hundreds of times.
Beside him, Lucius, Afra, and Purple Moon had all completed the spell and began to learn to make water and pray. In order not to miss a study, it is necessary to stop now and listen to the lecture first. The Purifying Food Mantra can be practiced later.
He still has a weak foundation, and in his heart he is still uncomfortable with magical powers such as spells and spells. For more than 20 years, he had lived in a world where there was only magic and no magic, miracles were no more, magic was no more, everything was only related to science, and the occult had become a completely entertaining story. Even if you see Joseph's magical transformation and see Lady Celine's spell demonstration, this mental inertia will not be reversed immediately.
The same problem was encountered in the study of spells in the future. Zhao Mai can do a good job in the pronunciation of the spell, for the movements and gestures, but in the end, he can't complete the spell. Only when he cast the light spell, the faint light of the stars condensed on his fingertips, and it didn't make him die.
"Alright, that's all for today. The three of you practice a lot and turn prayer into a mantra that is familiar to the body and spirit, ready to be released. Mike, you stay. ”
"Sorry, teacher, I didn't learn anything today. Zhao Mai smiled bitterly and said, "Of the eight prayers, none of them have been released. ”
"Your movements and words are up to par, and you have the Force of Nature. Ms. Celine poked a finger into Zhao Mai's chest: "But you don't seem to be ready here." Tell me how you felt when you used the spell. ”
"Hmm...... As I chanted the mantra, I could feel the power echoing me. These powers come from the natural creatures around you, especially the trees beneath your feet. Of course, part of this comes from my strength. I make them move, to the target, to complete my idea. Zhao Mai scratched his head: "The spell ended here, and there was no effect." ”
"I see. Ms. Celine flipped open Zhao Mai's palm, looked at his palm, and then looked at his shoulder and neck. "Are you a descendant of a nobleman who has never worked as a craftsman or farmed?"
The descendants of the nobility are not counted, but the next two are indeed right. In a highly commoditized society, Zhao Mai has never grown or cultivated anything for his own consumption, and there is only one way to obtain food: the market. "You're right. ”
"Then think about this scenario: you sow the seed, water it, and then you can command the plant to grow, flower, and bear fruit at once?"
"That's definitely not going to work. Zhao Mai shook his head.
"We druids have to blend in with nature, connect our little Force with the big Force around us, communicate, ask and then work together to achieve our goals. We are not priests, we don't have gods to help with spell effects, we are not mages, manipulating, commanding, and even twisting elements back together to what we want. Celine said: "What is a druid? It is suitable for the harmony and unity of the surrounding environment, and only when it is harmonious and uninterrupted, can you be a free traveler in heaven and earth." ”
"I'll try again. Zhao Mai picked up the poisonous mushroom and began to repeat the spell of purifying the grain. He constantly relaxes himself, avoids too much interference with the power, and goes with the flow. But more than a minute passed, and the spell still didn't appear.
Elf Celine had been carefully observing Zhao Mai's expression, reading his mind from the changes in the muscles on his face and from the depths of his eyes. After Zhao Mai failed again, she probably found out the reason.
"Mike, do you not believe that spells can succeed?" Celine said with a frown, "Elder Joseph said that you are from another world and have been trained by druids, but you have never seen a spell before?"
Zhao Mai bit his lip and frowned. He looked at the elf teacher and saw the concern in her gaze. Previously, in order to be able to get the opportunity to train druids, Zhao Mai created a druid teacher named Darwin in front of Joseph. Should I continue this lie now?