Magic Ox Rope

Suye only knew that this Magic Power Tree was the Mana Source for every mage, with the mana consumed by a mage supplied by this tree. As for anything else, he had no idea.

"Looks like I need to properly study Basic Magic Study later, or I won't even know what these things are."

Room, ceiling, Divine Light, Magic Power Tree, roots...

Suye suddenly looked at one wall.

There, on that wall, was a small bird's nest, with a transparent two-winged little spirit sleeping soundly inside.

"That's my Demon Bull Body's Talent Spirit." Suye's face lit up with joy.

Suye gazed at the Magic Tower, a sense of unprecedented satisfaction and stability surging within him.

Having endured the earlier hardships, he had finally reaped a great reward.

With the Magic Tower and magic, he now had true means to protect himself.

Suye reached out and touched the Magic Power Tree, a strange resonance rising in his heart.

This feeling was far less comfortable than being in the Divine Light, but it brought immense fulfillment.

Boundless pride swelled in Suye's heart—this was the true beginning.

He belonged to this world, and this world would surely belong to him.

"World of Gods, I'm here!"

Suye took a deep breath, calmed himself, and then examined the Magic Tower like a treasure.

Aside from what he had already seen, there was nothing new; it looked somewhat bare.

"This is just the start. I believe my Magic Tower will grow stronger and stronger!"

Having understood the Magic Tower's state, Suye left it and opened his eyes.

Niedern said, "You entered meditation quickly, but you stayed in the Magic Tower too long. Potion Making class has already started."

"Ah? Should I go back to class?"

"A supplementary course like Potion Making, it's fine to skip. Language and magic are the greatest powers," Niedern commented bluntly.

"That doesn't seem right..." Suye said.

"Besides, you might be needed in the next few days." Niedern looked at Suye like prey.

A bad feeling crept into Suye's mind. "Teacher, what do you mean by 'needed'? I don't think a good teacher should use that word."

Niedern didn't answer Suye, instead asking, "What did you see in the Magic Tower?"

Suye had no choice but to say, "A patch of Water Mist, couldn't see clearly."

Niedern patted Suye's shoulder kindly and said, "Don't be discouraged. I can't see clearly either. As long as you keep working hard, you'll surely see your Magic Tower clearly like the masters. But, you can probably sense how many sides your Magic Tower has, or how many walls it has?"

Suye was taken aback. This should be content from Basic Magic Study or Meditation Class later on. He didn't dare answer recklessly and probed, "Teacher, how many walls does your Magic Tower have?"

"Sixteen," Niedern said.

"And how many does Dean Plato have?" Suye asked.

"Rumor says thirty-six walls. It's said that Aristotle surpasses Master Plato, and his Magic Tower has around fifty walls."

"Does more internal walls in a Magic Tower mean it's stronger?" Suye asked.

Niedern nodded. "Generally, the more walls a Magic Tower has, the stronger its power. But more walls also mean slightly more difficulty in advancement, though the potential is greater."

"I see. I can't remember exactly how many walls my Magic Tower has, but it should be similar to yours. But what determines the number of walls?" Suye asked.

Niedern thought for a moment and said, "There's no definitive conclusion yet, or rather, many factors could decide it. For example, the intensity of the Divine Light, soul strength, meditation ability, talent, willpower—all of these might affect the number of walls."

"Thank you, Teacher. I think I understand," Suye said.

"Every student, after becoming a Magic Apprentice, needs to find a teacher for specialized guidance. Who are you planning to choose?" Niedern asked.

"Can I choose Dean Plato?" Suye asked.

"Pick someone else," Niedern said expressionlessly.

"Vice Dean Thucydides?"

"Pick someone else!"

"What about Aristotle?" Suye asked.

Niedern stared at Suye for a long time, then said, "From now on, I will personally guide you in magic."

Suye's face lit up with surprise. "So I could choose you? Choosing you is truly an honor."

Niedern said calmly, "I told you to stop studying so much drama."

"Ahem..." Suye quickly stepped off the magic carpet.

"Today's first lesson: I've already covered all the basic apprentice spells. Recite them," Niedern said sternly.

Suye hurriedly said, "I remember. They are Element Detection, Poison Detection, Suspended Radiance, Precise Aim, Flying Stone Technique, Flame Arrow, Wind Blade Technique, Water Creation Technique, Ice Magic, and Magic Rope—ten basic apprentice spells in total."

"You should have a basic understanding of these ten spells. If you had to choose your first spell, which one would you learn?"

Suye thought for a moment and said, "I've actually thought about it. I'd definitely pick an offensive spell. Among them, Flying Stone Technique, Flame Arrow, and Wind Blade Technique have the most power. But Flying Stone Technique is a blunt attack; unless it hits a vital spot like the back of the head, it's not very effective, so it's out. Flame Arrow at the apprentice stage is too slow to be easily dodged, so its power is useless. Wind Blade Technique flies fast, and if the angle is right, it can even cut a Black Iron Warrior's artery. I've decided to pick that one first."

"Then I'll teach you the Magic Rope." Niedern said.

Suye blinked. Had everything he just said been for nothing? Niedern asked patiently, "What's the casting time for the Wind Blade Technique?"

"At the start, about four seconds. After training to the limit, it can reach two seconds."

"And the Magic Rope?" Niedern asked.

"Three seconds from the start, quickly reaching two seconds. I understand. Thank you, teacher. I choose the Magic Rope. It casts fast, can bind others, and is extremely useful in battle. The only problem is that while any strip or band can be used, practical Magic Rope requires excellent materials. I can't find them, and I can't afford them." Suye said helplessly.

"I have a Magic Rope I've used for many years. It was originally the tendon of a Black Iron Demon Bull, but after years of my magic infusion, it's almost equivalent to the tendon of a Silver Magic Beast. A Black Iron Warrior absolutely can't break free. Even a Bronze Warrior would need a long time to escape, and it can hold a Silver Warrior for at least four or five seconds."

Niedern reached his right hand into his belt and gently pulled. A rope as thick as a baby's little finger was drawn out, fully two meters long, brownish-gray in color, with a smooth, rounded surface like the patina of an antique.

"An ancestral heirloom belt?" Suye murmured.

Niedern started to put it away, but Suye quickly snatched the Magic Ox Rope back, smiling, "Thank you, teacher."

"Since you advanced to Magic Apprentice too quickly without systematic study, I can only teach you one-on-one. To release magic, you need an incantation, and to use an incantation, you must construct a 'Magic Array Diagram.' Do you know where the Magic Array Diagram is inscribed?"

Suye shook his head.

"On the leaves of the Magic Power Tree. One leaf can only hold one Magic Array Diagram."

Suye nodded.

"For apprentice-level Magic Array Diagrams like this, it's simple. Look." Niedern took out his Magic Book, first drawing a nearly perfect circle with his finger, then sketching lines inside stroke by stroke.

Suye watched quietly.