The weather in May was not very good, the sky was gray, and it drizzled from time to time, which had a certain impact on the curriculum of the senior students of Reochs Academy, but for Jiang Zhe and other first-year students, there was basically no change.

As Professor Hodd said, even if you pass the basic assessment of the history of ancient magic, you will not be able to learn a series of magic immediately, and you have to start with the relevant basics.

No, Jiang Zhe has been taking the course on fire blue magic for more than a week, but the course is still stuck on complex academic knowledge such as the arrangement of elements and special surnames, which makes him dizzy to listen.

Is this the magical world you yearn for?

However, compared to a week ago, Jiang Zhe was not in a hurry now, because he had already mastered a magic - [Fireball].

Fireball is a very ordinary fire-based second-level green magic, but this magic is also very important, and it is a magic that every fire-based magician apprentice must be familiar with and master, because it is the foundation of countless high-level magics.

Resetting the fire element arrangement of the fireball and mining the negative energy of the fire element, so that the entire magic element arrangement becomes unstable and prone to explosion, is the theoretical knowledge of the third-level magic [Violent Fireball].

And maintaining several [fireballs] for a long time, surrounding the caster's body and playing a protective role, is the fourth-level magic [Fire Shield Technique].

Another example is the [Lianzhu Fireball], which is also a fourth-level magic, which is like the rapid release of several fireballs.

All high-level magic is based on low-level magic, except for special magic, of course.

So, the basics are very important!

But after all, it is really difficult for Jiang Zhe to be much interested in what elements are listed......

The white clouds are so white......

can't blame Jiang Zhe for feeling so bored, who told him to be alone now!

Scott chose Illusion and Alan chose Fortification, and the three of them could only come across a few compulsory courses, such as Defense Against the Dark Arts, Potions, and History of Ancient Magic.

Therefore, in the course of fire green magic, Jiang Zhe can only be alone......

Oh, it seems that the red-haired girl is also there, and her name is Lavia Fahualia, and she has always done well in this class, unlike some guy who spends his days wandering in class.

"The fire element's special name is destruction and absorption, Professor!"

"Very well, Lavia, please be seated!" Raising his hand to invite the girl-haired girl to sit down, Professor Hodd flipped through the pages of the book in his hand and said to the dozens of students present, "You must remember that among all the elements, the fire element is very destructive, high temperature, scorching, and continuous, all of which are one of the characteristics of the fire element...... Everyone knows that the fire element is easy to master, but at the same time, it is also the most difficult to fully master...... Hundreds of years ago, the great dark mage Duck Karl discovered the negative energy of the fire element, which is very violent and difficult to control...... Below the third level of magic, we actually only use the positive energy of the fire element, such as fire, fire-breathing, and above the third level of magic, you will gradually realize the negative energy of the fire element, such as the violent fireball, this magic actually involves the negative energy of the fire element......"

"Then how do you distinguish between the positive and negative energies of the fire elemental?" asked Lavia, the red-haired girl.

"That's exactly what I'm going to say," Professor Hodd paused, and pointed his magic wand at the classroom blackboard, on which a series of unfamiliar symbols appeared.

"The special surname of the fire element is destruction and absorption, the positive energy has a burning and burning effect, just like a torch, although it has lethality, but in fact, most of the energy has dissipated with the heat, so it is easy to be mastered, but the negative energy is different, the negative energy is very violent, difficult to control, the elements are arranged very densely, absorbing the heat on the surface to the center point, and then bursting out all the heat in an instant, causing huge lethality...... This is what you, the future Dark Mages, must master!" Professor Hodd turned his head and glanced at the back of the classroom, only to see a boy with dark blonde hair holding his head and looking out the window.

Professor Hodd shook his head speechlessly, then closed the teaching book in his hand and said, "Okay, that's all for today's lesson, starting tomorrow, I will teach you the basic fire magic [Little Fireball] and [Fire Technique], although both are first-level magic, they are the foundation of most high-level magic...... Please remember that, cadets!"

"Okay, Professor Hodd!" the dozens of children nodded, packed their things and left.

As she left the classroom door, Lavia glanced back, only to see that Hodd had not left, but had walked to the back of the classroom.

"Impolite civilian!" Lavia muttered as she bit her lip and left.

By this time, Professor Hodd had walked to the back of the classroom, his magic wand held high.

"Smack!" Jiang Zhe hit his head.

Raising his head, Jiang Zhe saw Professor Huo De standing next to him, and said to himself with a smile, "Soth, if this continues, I won't give you high marks in my usual grades!"

"Yes, yes," Jiang Zhe scratched the place where he was beaten, and said helplessly, "Anyway, I don't expect you to give me a high score......

Professor Huo De couldn't help but laugh, sat down next to Jiang Zhe, and asked with a smile, "What's the matter, little Soth? Why do you look unhappy? Is it because I rejected your request? I didn't teach you more advanced magic? I can't blame me, your 'ball of fire' that seems to dissipate at any time can also be called a fireball? That kind of unstable thing, you think it can really be used against others? It's good not to blow yourself up, right?"

"Really?" Jiang Zhe turned his head, glanced at Professor Huo De, stretched out his right hand, and said in a deep voice, "Fieri Obeaala!" As soon as the words fell, an orange-red fireball the size of Chengren's fist appeared in his right hand, emitting a trace of heat.

"Hmm?" Professor Hodd was stunned, took a closer look at the fireball, and found that the elemental structure inside was much more stable than the previous few days, in all fairness, this was already a qualified magic, no, it should be excellent!

Suddenly, Professor Hodd noticed the burn marks on the little guy's right hand that had not yet faded, and he understood a little.

"Looks like I'm underestimating you, little Soth!" Professor Hodd said with a slight smile, "but even so...... Oh, are you reminding me that you've mastered this magic, little one?"

"No!" Jiang Zhe shook his head and said seriously, "I'm thinking about a problem. ”

"Hmm?" Seeing that Soth didn't deliberately refuse to listen to his lecture because of his temper, Professor Huo De was a little surprised and asked, "What's the problem?"

"Professor, what exactly is magic?"

"......" Professor Hodd's expression changed.

"The magic book says, 'Magic relies on the spells and gestures of the caster to coordinate the communication between the magic in the body and the external elements, so as to achieve the purpose of casting the magic', but I wonder, do these magic themselves exist? Just like the fireball technique you taught me, how did this magic appear? Is it that it exists in itself, but was discovered by ancient magicians, but it does not exist itself, but is created by magicians?"

This kid ...... A thin layer of sweat oozed from Professor Hold's forehead, and he stared at him incredulously.

After a long silence, Professor Hodd said in a deep voice, "Soth, you should know that magic is based on alchemy, and the ancient history of magic records this matter in great detail...... The history of magic has undergone many changes, the earliest documents, has been lost in the war, once a magician mentioned that magic may have originated in the age of the gods, that is, the primeval period, later, the gods declined, but the magic itself did not die, the ancient alchemists were from the reasonable arrangement of the elements, to find the magic ...... But I don't think that's the case, I think that the magic that exists today is just that some magicians happened to reset the correct arrangement of elements to create that magic, analyze it, improve it, and evolve it into the magic we use today......"

Jiang Zhe looked up suspiciously and asked, "What does the professor mean ......?"

"Soth, what does the spell do?"

"Help the magic fluctuations in the caster's body communicate with the outside elements......"

"Yes, so, I have always believed that the function of spells is only auxiliary, as long as the spiritual power of the magician is strong enough, there is no need for any spells or ......gestures at all," said Professor Huo De, touching Jiang Zhe's head and said with a smile, "Hehe, Soth, it's too early to tell you this, and when you become a great magician, you will naturally understand......"

"Wait, Professor Hodd, do you mean that the Grand Mage doesn't need a spell to cast a spell? instantaneous?!"

"Huh, you little devil would know about instantaneousness?" Professor Hodd was obviously a little surprised, thought for a moment and said, "Yes! Instantaneous magic, Dean Keynes can do it, but it's only below level 4 magic......"

"Huh?" Jiang Zhe's tone was full of regret.

"Smack!" Knocking on the little guy's head, Professor Hodd said, "What kind of expression do you have? Do you think that the great magician can instantly ban the spell? You little ghost! Don't just pay attention to the level of magic, look!" As he spoke, his lips moved slightly, and an orange-red fireball suddenly appeared in his right hand, not only about four times the size of Jiang Zhe, but also the orange-red flames were mixed with some purple flames......

"Your magic is only qualified, and you're not long before I say you're proficient, little ghost!" Professor Hodd snorted.

The temperature of the flame......

Jiang Zhe immediately discovered the difference between the two fireballs, not the size, but the temperature of the flames, that is the fundamental!

Qualitative gap!

Did you find out? This little ghost is so smart, so smart that it gives people a headache......

With a wry smile, Professor Huo De said seriously, "See, it's also just a second-level fireball technique, why does the fireball you cast seem to be so powerful?"

"Mental power and control?"

"Also," the professor lifted the spell, patted Jiang Zhe on the head and said, "There is still concentration!

Jiang Zhe was very depressed and released the magic, and muttered, "Could it be that after being proficient, you can not do it instantly?"

"Heh," Professor Huo De smiled, touched Jiang Zhe's head and said seriously, "Soth, don't forget, this magic was taught to you by me, I have another standard for you, you'd better be satisfied, otherwise......"

"Or else?"

"Otherwise, I won't teach you any other magic!"

"How is this?" Jiang Zhe's eyes widened.

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In the evening, on the top floor of the castle, in the room belonging to the head of the Reox Academy, the Grand Magician Gretel Keynes was sitting at his table, smoking his pipe and flipping through the materials for the freshman exams.

Suddenly, the old dean's eyes moved slightly, because he saw the new student who cared about him very much.

"Soth...... Civilians?"

"Tuk tuk!" there was a knock at the door.

The old dean glanced at the door very casually, and said lightly, "Come in, Huo De!"

"Dean!" it was Professor Hodd who came in, and I saw him hand over a thick sheet of materials and said respectfully, "The basic course is almost complete, I want to apply for an outdoor practical course!"

"Well, you can just look at this," the old dean took the information and looked at it, then put it aside, then bit his pipe and said with a smile, "It's very similar to you, that kid ......"

"That imp is so much smarter than I am!" Professor Hodd said, shrugging, "I didn't doubt the nature of magic when I was in my first year!"

"Oh?" said the old dean for a moment, and said curiously, "Is that kid already suspicious? What a great thing......!"

"You've been disappointed......"

"Disappointed?" the old dean turned his head and said with a smile, "How could I be disappointed? I heard that you taught that kid the fireball technique in advance?"

"Yes, but I'm not going to teach him any more magic ...... in the future"

"Hehe," the old dean smiled slightly, and said mysteriously, "I see...... Can he do what you can't do?"

"I didn't mean that......"

"Yes, even if you don't say it, but you still want it, don't you......? That's a lot of control...... Did I hear that little guy used to hang out in your class?"

"Hehe, maybe I'm not the right professor for me," Professor Hodd said self-deprecatingly, "I just want to steer him in the right path...... As for his future achievements, it depends on the arrangement of fate......"

"Heh, as a brilliant magician, what fate do you believe in?"

"Maybe......"

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What exactly is magic?

If a series of spells were really just different permutations of elements......

"Boom!" A fireball suddenly appeared in Jiang Zhe's hand.

If that's the case......

No, no, no, maybe it's not like that, if magic is really a different arrangement of the elements, then those great magicians in history should have discovered it a long time ago, right?

Professor Hodd said that the difference in the power of magic is not only a difference in level, but also has a lot to do with the magic, mental power, and control of the caster itself...... Oh yes, and an affinity for the elements!

Professor Hodder's proficiency should be for me to use this magic more, right?

Nonsense, I know that, too!

The point is that I have such a pitiful amount of magic, and casting a fireball is already the limit, right?

Sure enough, is magic still the basis of magic?

It seems that meditation is the most important thing......

"Scott, how can we store powerful magic in our bodies?"

"Meditate!" Scott, who was next to the bed, rolled over.

"Is it only meditation?" Jiang Zhe looked strange.

The so-called meditation refers to the process of the magician absorbing the magic of the outside world, but the point is that the magician must think of nothing and be in an absolute static state, and Jiang Zhe has fallen asleep several times during meditation......

"Hmm......" Scott hesitated, sat up and said, "I remember a magician once said that the process of meditation is not actually to absorb magic from the outside world and store it in the body, but to slowly shape the magician's body into a 'container' that can store magic, so that the magician can absorb the magic elements from the outside world more quickly, so even if the magic power in the body is exhausted, it can be slowly recovered...... And there is a magician to supplement it, and every time the mana is exhausted, it is the process of expanding this 'container'......"

"That's it!" Jiang Zhe's eyes lit up.

"Don't blame me for not reminding you!" After a pause, Scott said with a strange expression, "The feeling of running out of mana is very uncomfortable, and it will greatly bruise the soul, causing the mental power to weaken, but the recovery of mental power is more difficult than the recovery of magic power......"

"Huh, really?" Jiang Zhe was stunned and asked suspiciously, "Then I ran out of magic power a few times ago, why didn't my spiritual power have any abnormalities?"

"Really?" interjected Allen, who was wiping his armor on the side.

"Nothing?" asked Scott, stunned.

Jiang Zhe shrugged his shoulders and said, "I just feel sleepy, but as long as I wake up from sleep, I will be completely recovered!"

"Magic and psychics?"

"Huh!"

"Unbelievable......" looked at Jiang Zhe hesitantly, and Scott asked in surprise, "Do you have any props to help you recover?"

"No!" Jiang Zhe shook his head, suddenly remembering the magic array on the back of his left hand that he had been hiding with his white gloves.

Is this it?

In fact, Jiang Zhe was wrong, the function of that magic array was actually only to curb the negative energy in his body, including eliminating some negative emotions and achieving the effect of 'calming the mind', if other effects were to be said, it was just white magic attached to it, which will be discussed later.

"Indeed......" Indeed, Scott didn't find out that his roommate had any special props, thought about it, and said with a little certainty, "That may be a matter of personal qualifications, South, maybe you have more than ten times the recovery ability of ordinary people, or even dozens of times!"

"Restore ability?" Jiang Zhe was stunned and raised his right hand, only to find that the traces of the burns had gradually faded sometime.

"If I say that, I think about it, no matter what kind of injuries I suffered, I got better very quickly, you see, the burns left by the fireball yesterday are almost gone......"

"Really?" Alan leaned over, stared at Jiang Zhe's right hand for a long time, and then said strangely, "Man, I don't think you should waste this talent to become a knight's ......"

"Go aside!"

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Is the recovery ability of ordinary people more than ten times, or even dozens of times?

Including magic and mental power?

If this is the case, it may be possible to achieve what Professor Hodder calls 'proficiency', right?

But...... How could it be!

Lying on the bed, while controlling the fireball in his hand, Jiang Zhe pondered.

It seemed that the fireball was shining so brightly that Allen, who was sleeping in the next bed, was a little uncomfortable, and said in a daze, "Soth, you can call those damn stars back to sleep!"

"Heh!" Jiang Zhe glanced up at the star pattern on the ceiling, and sleepiness gradually came up.

Indeed, it's late......

In a daze, Jiang Zhe fell asleep.

As usual, he heard a heavy snoring sound in his dreams.

So what exactly is it?

Jiang Zhe could vaguely see a mountain-like body, slowly and steadily undulating in a thin white mist, and the bursts of snoring came from that 'hill'.

Why do you dream of 'it' every day?

What exactly is 'it'?

I don't know when it started, the snoring stopped, and in the thin white mist, he opened a pair of pale red eyes, glanced at Jiang Zhe very calmly, and then closed them again.

Forehead?

What is that?

Jiang Zhe could feel that there was no malice in that look, but somehow, there was a very strange feeling, indescribably strange......

Jiang Zhe hesitated to step forward and stretched out his hand hesitantly......

"Ahh

At this moment, a scream woke Jiang Zhe up.

It's Alan!

The guy was huddled in the corner of the bed, his face shocked, and his right hand trembled and pointed above Jiang Zhe's bed......

"That's, that'......"

"Incredible!" Scott pushed his glasses in surprise on the other side of the bed.

"Hmm?" Jiang Zhe looked up suspiciously, and then his eyes changed slightly.

I saw a fist-sized fireball suspended above the ceiling, snorting and emitting heat.

That fireball......

"Thors," Scott said, licking his lips and giving him a strange expression, "don't tell me that yesterday you were sleeping and still maintained this magic until this morning......

"Well, if it weren't for you, it would be me......"

"Whew," Scott let out a long breath as he pushed his glasses and said calmly, "Control it, but tell me, has the mana in your body been consumed?"

According to what Scott said, Jiang Zhe controlled the fireball, let it float in front of the three of them, and then shook his head and said, "It doesn't seem to feel any ......."

"That's true!" Scott pinched the bridge of his nose and said in a deep voice, "If I'm right, Soth, you have more than ten times or even dozens of times the recovery ability of ordinary people, including the recovery of magic and mental power, which is your talent!"

"Heavenly ......" Jiang Zhe was a little stunned for a while.

At this moment, the fist-sized fireball suddenly emitted a 'hiss' sound, startling Scott hurriedly shouted, "South!"

"Hmm?" Jiang Zhe hadn't reacted yet, and Alan was already frightened and couldn't speak.

Looking at the faint incongruous white light that the fireball had emitted, Scott exhaled slightly, took off his glasses and put them in his pocket, revealing a very reluctant smile, "Soth, do you know the biggest difference between the two magic spells of the second-level [Fireball] and the first-level [Small Fireball]?...... Although the power is far less than that of the third-level [Burst Fireball], it will still blow up ......"

"Boom!"

ps: Thank you for the name provided by the book friend tentacle stream...... What an evil name, you!

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