Soul Aura

"I found the manual for the [Ascetic Body Forging] technique at the Hoddam Wizard Market. At first, I thought I'd been ripped off, but now I realize I've struck gold."

"The apprentice wizard who sold me the manual has disappeared without a trace. Even if we find him, he might not have the rest of the manual."

"Perhaps the only way is to start with Anglie."

Ronan's eyes flickered slightly. When he broke through to become a formal wizard, he used the unique Soul Ignition Potion that Anglie had given him.

The additional mysterious element completes the final point of proficiency for the [Ascetic Body Forging] Expert Level.

If we can figure out what this mysterious ingredient is, we might be able to find the next Master Level training path for [Ascetic Body Forging].

Of course, finding Anglie and extracting clues is a considerable challenge for Ronan right now.

Lola is a mad dog, and she has driven Ronan to the brink of despair several times.

In reality, the person who posed the greatest threat to Ronan was Anglie, even though Anglie had been quite "friendly" to him and had even "helped him." Anglie was a capricious man, and Ronan could sense the shadow cast by Anglie's smile. Anglie's heart was perhaps more gloomy and cold than those crows that peck at carrion; one second he might be close to your cheek, and the next he might peck out your eyes. Right now, he could only try to gather clues in the Silver Magic Ring.

As his mental energy seeped into his body, Ronan saw a white sphere the size of a fist floating silently in the center of his chest.

Numerous white specks of light emerged from various parts of his body, merging into the sphere of light like moths to a flame.

This is a product of the abundant life force within Ronan's body, and also an energy-driven result of the active activation of his innate talent, "[Immaculate Body]."

It consumes energy, but it also slowly replenishes itself.

But once it returned to the size of a fist, it stopped growing, which is probably related to the proficiency level of [Ascetic Body Forging].

In any case, Ronan would never give up on the path of "Ascetic Body Forging".

The appearance of [[Immaculate Body]] is the first change to the talent bar on his Character Panel, and the improvement it brings far exceeds any Extraordinary Magic Domain power he gained when breaking through to the Master Level in magic. This is a path with enormous potential.

Although wizards pursue immortality of the soul, Ronan was really looking forward to seeing what kind of person he would become if he continued down this path! "The most important thing to solve now is the problem of Soul Rune and the Spell Inheritance."

Ronan walked to the desk in the room and sat down, his fingers tapping lightly on the surface as usual, making a crisp and rhythmic sound.

Because he lacks these two things, Ronan can't be considered a true First Level Wizard until now.

This is also the tragedy of the Wandering Wizard community.

Without systematic guidance or instruction, every step requires exploration on one's own, and sometimes one can't even find the right stepping stone.

Ronan's requirements for the Soul Rune were actually quite low.

He just needs something suitable, not too bad.

Because Grace had told him that the Soul Rune could be changed and that more than one could be formed.

A newly initiated level one wizard, whose Soul Power is not yet strong enough, cannot condense high-level and powerful runes. In fact, Ronan has a Soul Rune and a matching first-tier Spell Inheritance.

It was found in Lola's Storage Waist Pouch.

The talisman is named "[Bloodthirst]".

Ronan personally experienced the effect, which can cause plant minions summoned by plant-based spells to enter [Bloodthirst] frenzy state, increasing their abilities in all aspects by nearly double. The duration depends on mental strength. The downside is that they will fall into a "weak period" afterward, during which the power of the plant minions will be greatly reduced.

If Ronan chooses the [[Bloodthirst]] seal, he will have to switch to plant-based magic.

The advantage is that Lola's Storage Waist Pouch contains many things that Plant-Type Wizard need, and even a Leaf of Innocence that greatly enhances plant-based spells.

If plant magic hadn't been a completely unfamiliar field to Ronan, and if he hadn't been uninterested in plants, Ronan might have already begun refining the [[Bloodthirst]] rune.

Right now, the [Bloodthirst] rune is just a last resort in Ronan's mind. He might only consider taking this path when he really has no other better options.

Ronan's current plan is to join the Silver Magic Ring and obtain its legacy through Silver Magic Ring, if the Silver Magic Ring's recruitment standards aren't too high.

"The Silver Magic Ring is probably more than ten times stronger Hoddam Academy. Being able to back up such a powerful force would be beneficial to my future."

Ronan still vividly remembers the scene of the [Catastrophe] of the Hoddam Academy; he can almost recall the crimson blood cloud that covered the sky as thick as an undissolved clot of blood whenever he closes his eyes.

"The Crimson Tower..."

He murmured the name, "I wonder what kind of situation Hoddam is in now."

In the small room, the Illumination Crystal emitted a bright but not dazzling light.

Two tiny Rune Array on the wall glowed faintly and operated silently.

Ronan sat at the long table, holding a carving knife in one hand and a blank Rune Stone in the other, quietly and attentively carving.

Time flowed by like water, and before anyone knew how much time had passed, a blinding light burst forth from Ronan's hand, accompanied by a soft "pop" sound. White smoke rose up and then quickly ascended, being sucked into a small vent on the wall.

"Call--"

Ronan crushed the broken Rune Stone in his hand and threw it into the waste stone basket next to him. A deep blue glint appeared in his eyes. Then, he brushed the dust off his hands and stood up from the table.

Tier 1 [Flight] Rune, Tier 1 [Acceleration] Rune.

Ronan has been studying the two most crucial runes of a Tier 1 flying artifact recently, preparing himself for a secure future in the Silver Magic Ring.

With the blessing of the [Basic Meditation Technique - [Clarity Realm]] and the Flying Ring from Lola on his hand as a physical reference, his progress is not bad. Although he has failed many times, he is almost at the beginner level of the [Flight] rune.

Ronan had done some research and found that in the Silver Magic Ring, a [Flight] rune sold for ten Mid-Level Magic Stones. As a private Rune Master, he could probably get a lower price by selling it to rune shops, but as long as he was diligent enough, he could definitely support himself.

Ronan glanced at the time; it was almost six in the morning, and the Blueberry Inn's complimentary breakfast service was about to arrive. He decided to stop practicing and leave his room.

Ronan was quite satisfied with the training room that came with the suite. Although the space was a bit small, it had [Soundproofing] and [Dust Removal] functions. There was also a long table inside, so in addition to meditation, he could also conduct some simple alchemy and potion experiments in it.

After washing his hands in the bathroom, Ronan strolled into the living room.

The morning sunlight [Penetration] the half-closed blinds, casting dappled light and shadow on the living room carpet.

A glass vase sits on a small round table in the center of the living room, with several pretty pink and purple flowers inside.

Ronan sat down on the sofa, then took out a black metal box, about one and a half times the size of his palm, from his Storage Waist Pouch, placed it in front of him, and directly infused it with his mental energy. He then began to skillfully crack the rune lock on the box.

It's that mysterious metal box obtained from Linas; the rune lock on the box requires the mental power of First Level Wizard to open.

Unlike the generic rune locks on Storage Waist Pouch that Ronan had previously cracked, this rune lock has a complex structure, and if one tries to "force open" it, the entire rune lock and the box inside will be destroyed. This is the main reason why Ronan has been patiently working on it until now.

He was genuinely curious about what precious legacy Linas's rumored senior apprentice mentor had left him that was worth preserving so carefully.

From Hoddam to the Silver Magic Ring, it's been over two months, and Ronan is almost completely cracking this rune lock; it'll probably be done in the next three to five days.

"Knock knock knock—"

A crisp knock broke the long silence in the room, and a girl's voice came from outside the door.

"Lord Ronan, your breakfast is here."

Ronan withdrew from the work of cracking the rune lock and put the metal box away again.

"Come in."

The door opened from the outside, and a young girl with beautiful blue curly hair quickly pushed a food cart in.

First, lay a clean and tidy tablecloth on the table, and then neatly arrange the cutlery before serving breakfast.

"Lord Ronan, you may begin your meal."

The girl greeted Ronan respectfully.

Ronan nodded and sat down at the table.

Today's breakfast is toasted lamb rolls, cream of mushroom soup, and a small fruit platter served with a mix of different types of raspberries.

Ronan had barely slept all night and was at his most hungry. He ate very quickly, and while eating, he could clearly feel the blue-haired girl's eyes constantly staring at him.

The girl's name is Alida. She is the only daughter of the owner of "Blueberry Inn" and also the childhood friend of Jacob, the young guide who introduced her to stay at Blueberry Inn.

The two were childhood sweethearts, but Alida's father always disapproved of their relationship, hoping that Alida would marry a true First Level Wizard, or even just be his mistress.

Jacob, it is said, is working so hard to become a formal wizard for this very reason. This is all information that Ronan has been "overhearing" over the past few days.

It wasn't really eavesdropping. After his physical rebirth, his already excellent senses became even more outstanding. Occasionally, when he went out for a walk, he would unconsciously hear people chatting in the hostel.

He even knew that the blue-haired girl Alida had always boldly called him "handsome adult" in private, and that the Blueberry Inn hadn't been doing well lately, relying entirely on the few business deals Jacob occasionally brought in. However, the rent he had given Ronan was indeed very fair.

Alida.

Thinking about it, Ronan suddenly called out the blue-haired girl's name, startling the girl who had been secretly watching him.

"Yes, I am here, Lord Ronan."

Alida quickly stood up straight. "Is there anything you need?"

"Did you have a date with Jacob this morning?"

Ronan off a small piece of lamb chop and put it in his mouth.

"No, sir."

Alida blushed and quickly said, "Actually, we don't see each other very often. Jacob is already busy enough with his part-time job and meditation every day. He's been working hard to save money to become a full-fledged wizard..."

"Yeah?"

Ronan put down his knife and fork, picked up a napkin to wipe his mouth, and asked, "How much more does he need?"

Alida perked up immediately upon hearing this. "Sir, are you planning to sponsor him? But to be honest, Jacob is a truly outstanding prospect. If you're willing to give him a little support, I think I can convince him to become your most loyal follower from now on!"

This girl is obsessed with marrying her childhood sweetheart... Does Jacob know that you've been secretly trying to sell yourself to him? Ronan was speechless and directly shattered Alida's unrealistic fantasies.

"No."

Ronan said, "I just wanted to give him a chance to earn tips."

I plan to go to a few places to take care of some things today. You know I'm new here and don't know the way, so I need a reliable guide.

Alida was initially disappointed when she heard that Ronan only wanted to hire Jacob, but her eyes quickly lit up, and she mustered her courage to say to Ronan, "Sir, if you're just unfamiliar with the area, I actually have a better suggestion that would benefit both of us."

"Oh?"

Five minutes later, Alida pushed the food cart out of the room in high spirits, while Ronan looked at the map in his hand with amusement.

Alida sold him a map of the entire Seven Ring City for two Low-Level Magic Stones, then asked Ronan to cooperate when he went out later by telling him that her parents needed Alida to be their guide for a day. Alida would then "trick" her into having a free day so she could finally have a romantic date with Jacob. "It really does reek of that awful, cloyingly sweet smell of romance."

Ronan picked up the map of the Seven Ring City in his hand, brought it to his face as if to sniff it, muttered a complaint to himself, and then casually stuffed it into his Storage Waist Pouch.

At the counter, a beautiful witch clerk handed Ronan a small square box filled with magic stones and smiled, "There are two High-Level Magic Stones and forty-five Mid-Level Magic Stone in total. Please count them."

Ronan glanced at the box, instantly counted the number of magic stones inside, his face expressionless, nodded, and put the magic stones into his Storage Waist Pouch.

This is a beautifully decorated magic item shop. Ronan's main purpose in coming here is to sell his discarded apprentice equipment and other miscellaneous items such as extra Storage Waist Pouch.

This was the third company Ronan had visited, and the one that offered the highest price, but the final result was still somewhat different from his expectations.

The magical artifacts obtained from Linas alone, along with the four level-zero Storage Waist Pouch, are worth more than three High-Level Magic Stone combined.

However, upon closer reflection, Silver Magic Ring is, after all, Wizard Land, with all sorts of magic item shops and rune shops everywhere. It seems normal that the price of these lowest-level apprentice magic items is lower than that of Hoddam.

"Would you like to see if there is anything else you need?"

After the beautiful witch clerk finished serving Ronan, a middle-aged man who looked like the shop manager came over, waved for her to leave, and then smiled and greeted Ronan.

Ronan glanced around the store, thought for a moment, and asked, "Do you have any weapons?"

After becoming a full-fledged wizard, Ronan needed to replace all his equipment, starting with his most important weapon.

He had assumed that the middle-aged man, who was also First Level Wizard, would take him to the area next door filled with all sorts of beautiful staffs and introduce them one by one. Unexpectedly, the middle-aged man was silent for a while before speaking, "Our workshop has the most complete range of first-level staffs in the entire Seven Ring City, but you must have just been promoted not long ago."

If you don't mind, please tell me the type of rune you plan to condense and the spell system you specialize in, so I can give you advice on choosing a corresponding staff.

Ronan's eyes narrowed slightly upon hearing this. "You can tell that I haven't condensed Soul Rune yet?"

"Certainly."

The middle-aged wizard nodded matter-of-factly, saying, "Your Soul Aura is as clean as a blank sheet of paper. Only wizards who haven't condensed any runes would possess such a soul characteristic."

"Well"

Ronan was taken aback. After asking, he learned that a formal wizard's aura would change after condensing Soul Rune.

It will be influenced by the talisman, giving it a mysterious and obscure feel.

Furthermore, the more condensed and higher-level the runes, the deeper this mysterious and complex sense of obscurity will become.

This is also commonly used by wizards to make a preliminary judgment on the strength of a formal wizard.

Because while fluctuations in mental energy can be concealed, it is very difficult to hide the aura of the soul.

Soul Rune are the core of every wizard's spell system; the more complex and advanced the rune, the stronger its combat power.

This is common knowledge within the formal wizarding community, but Ronan only learned of it now.

After listening to the middle-aged wizard shopkeeper's explanation, Ronan suddenly understood.

No wonder he always felt that every formal wizard he encountered along the way seemed stronger than him. He originally thought it was because he had just advanced and his mental strength hadn't increased yet.

Unexpectedly, the main reason was that he had not condensed Soul Rune.

Ronan's "ignorance" did not lead to a change in the middle-aged wizard's attitude. The shop owner was of good character and remained polite and patient throughout.

Do you have melee weapons?

After understanding the situation, Ronan changed his tune.