In the days that followed, Rhode and his group temporarily stayed in the village.
Every morning, the open space at the village entrance was packed with villagers who had come to learn.
However, not everyone had the talent to learn magic. After most of the villagers were ruled out, only seven met the requirements to study magic, including three children.
Originally, Rhode had not planned to teach magic to these children. They were too young, and simply could not accumulate enough mana in their bodies.
But Norn proposed a solution.
They could weaken the power of the magic to one-tenth of its normal level. That would greatly reduce the mana required, allowing the children to begin learning these spells as well.
Once they gradually grew up and possessed enough mana, they could master the complete versions of the spells on that foundation.
Of course, Norn would also copy out the first chapter of the unfinished magic book and leave it with the villagers, making it easier for them to pass these spells down to future generations.
Rhode agreed with his suggestion and modified the magic they would be teaching.
At that moment, Norn stood atop a flat stone and began explaining the most basic mana perception. "Close your eyes and imagine that there is a warm stream inside your body."
"Feel the flow of mana within you," Rhode patiently instructed a young man nearby.
Even Erik joined in, gathering a small ball of light in his palm. "Like this. Feel it first, then guide it."
Serie stood nearby, watching them coldly as Som approached her. "How long do you think young Rhode plans to stay this time?"
"Not long."
Serie currently had no intention of taking on disciples, so she merely watched from the side.
She had once wanted to