Visiting

Chapter 45: A Visit

Divine Domain Fragment.

Once he returned here, absolute rationality instantly took the lead.

The surprise of obtaining Exotic Beast Meat and the anticipation of future growth were all transformed into a calm and collected demeanor.

Setting down the box containing Exotic Beast Meat and handicrafts, Karl rolled up his sleeves and looked at the Fire Seal pattern on his arm.

Through casting and comprehension during this period, he was confident he could engrave the Spell Model for the Fire Seal.

Since that was the case...

"Then let's try it!"

Sitting cross-legged, he silently circulated the Deep Sea Meditation Method, sinking his consciousness into his Mental Sea, and began to construct the Spell Model.

The Spell Model for the Fire Seal was far less complex than the Lesser Force Field.

With the experience of constructing Spell Models twice before, this attempt went very smoothly, succeeding in less than two days.

At this moment, Karl's Mental Sea contained three Spell Models.

Lesser Force Field!

Fire Seal!

Light Spell!

Two Zero-ring Witchcrafts and one cantrip.

Next, he only needed to construct one more Zero-ring Witchcraft to be promoted to an Intermediate Wizard Apprentice.

"Constructing Spell Models, while occupying Mental Power, acts like a ballast stone in the Mental Sea, making Mental Power more condensed and making it easier to enter the Mental Sea when practicing Meditation Methods."

"Even..."

"It speeds up the cultivation process."

Karl sensed the changes in his Mental Sea and mused thoughtfully.

"No wonder the realms of Wizard Apprentices are divided by the number of Sorceries constructed. Looking at the current situation, constructing three Zero-ring Witchcrafts will significantly boost Mental Power."

"Once I have three Zero-ring Witchcrafts, even without practicing Meditation Methods, my Mental Power would likely increase slowly over time."

Name: Karl (Lord of the Divine Domain Fragment)

Physique: 0.82

Mental Power: 1.45

Origin Energy: 0

Profession: Knight Squire, Novice Wizard Apprentice

Constructing Lesser Force Field consumed 0.7 Mental Power; constructing Fire Seal consumed nearly 0.5 Mental Power.

Adding the 0.1 for Light Spell.

In other words, Karl's 1.4 Mental Power was already occupied by these Sorceries.

Fortunately, the force field of the Fire Seal and the Magic Seal overlapped, otherwise, he likely wouldn't have had enough Mental Power to construct them.

"When Spell Models are not activated, although they occupy Mental Power, they don't have much of an impact."

"They even help improve Mental Power."

"But..."

Karl's eyes flickered:

"Once activated, they consume Mental Power rapidly, and I currently don't have enough remaining Mental Power to expend."

"In that case, wouldn't they be useless?"

"No!"

He shook his head gently.

"This situation should be quite common among Wizard Apprentices. How do others solve it?"

When in doubt, ask your senior sister.

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When Karl arrived at the manor outside the city, Hibel was helping Catherine weed the garden. The two women were like beauties stepping out of a painting, their every move a scenic view.

"Madam, Senior Sister."

Karl handed over the gifts:

"May the Gods bless my friends, happy God's Birthday!"

The gift he prepared for Catherine was a hat, made of the finest silk, with clever cutting and stitching. The brim was adorned with a circle of white feathers, and the center featured a gemstone, exuding both nobility and elegance.

The gift for Hibel was a bottle of wine.

Hibel didn't drink, but she considered winemaking similar to potion-making, and good wine was worth collecting.

"Thank you."

Catherine accepted it with a smile, clearly very pleased, and then said with a laugh:

"But the gift is a bit late."

"Yes."

Hibel nodded.

"God's Birthday has long passed."

"A gift is about the thought, not the timing." They were just joking, and Karl wouldn't take it seriously. He changed the subject and asked, "Senior Sister, can I switch to a different Zero-ring Witchcraft?"

He planned to use this as an excuse to see if he could get a piece of Sorcery from her.

"You know it's difficult now?" Hibel shook her head.

"I told you long ago that Lesser Force Field is one of the more difficult Zero-ring Witchcrafts and isn't suitable as an introductory spell."

"Hmm..."

"How's the Light Spell coming along?"

"It's done." Karl extended his hand and snapped his fingers lightly, a flicker of light appearing at his fingertips.

"It's truly magical," Catherine marveled from the side. "Unfortunately, I don't have that Talent."

Everyone around her was a Wizard Apprentice, but since she lacked Talent, she couldn't help but feel a pang of emotion every time she saw them.

However, she had seen it so many times that she was used to it.

"Not bad."

Hibel was a little surprised. "Although the Spell Model for cantrips isn't difficult, you have a Level Four Talent, so this is considered fast."

If she knew that Karl had not only constructed the cantrip Light Spell but had also mastered two Zero-ring Witchcrafts, she would probably be shocked speechless.

"My mentor said that as long as you construct a Spell Model, regardless of whether it's a Zero-ring Witchcraft, you can formally become my disciple. However, there's something troublesome right now."

Hibel shrugged. "Mentor isn't home."

"He's not back yet?" Karl frowned. "Has teacher been gone for months?"

Hibel referred to Adolf as mentor, while Karl could only call him teacher. The difference in address indicated whether he had formally become a disciple.

Only by formally becoming a disciple could he learn new Sorcery from Adolf.

Of course, it would cost money.

"You've already constructed a Spell Model, so you've truly begun. It's fine to tell you." Hibel spoke. "Grey Robe Wizard Addison, in conjunction with two other Formal Wizards, is preparing to establish a wizard encampment in the Black Marsh."

"Mentor is participating as one of the invitees."

"Huh?" Karl was taken aback. "What do you mean?"

"What it means is..." Hibel said, "Mentor might not come back, and we'll most likely move there and settle in the Black Marsh."

"Honestly, I'm looking forward to it."

"The Black Marsh is rich in various magical materials, and there are many Wizard Apprentices to interact with, making it more convenient to learn Sorcery."

"I'm not looking forward to it at all," Catherine shook her head. "I heard it's either muddy or filled with miasma, and there are no cities nearby. It's very unfriendly to ordinary people like me."

"Don't worry," Hibel comforted her. "Aren't I accompanying you? Besides, Wizards need attendants, and a city will definitely be built near the Black Marsh in the future."

Karl understood.

The Wizards of the Kingdom of Gondo were mostly scattered across the land. This move by the Grey Robe Wizard would unite them.

At that time, It's convenient for anything.

Moreover, with so many Wizards and Wizard Apprentices, this power could likely influence certain decisions of the Kingdom. In short, there are many benefits.

"Karl."

Hibel waved:

"Come with me."

"Yes," Karl replied, and followed her, asking the question that was on his mind:

"Senior Sister, if all Mental Power is used to construct a Spell Model, won't there be insufficient Mental Power after activation? How can one cast spells continuously like this?"

"Use potions!" Hibel said matter-of-factly:

"Some potions can restore and increase Mental Power in a short time. After taking them, you won't have to worry about insufficient Mental Power."

Karl was speechless.

He hadn't expected it to be so simple.

But it made sense. Wizards, unlike Knights, relied more on external forces, such as potions, Enchanted Items, and so on.

"These are all basic common knowledge in the Wizarding world. You only feel confused because you haven't encountered them before,"

Hibel added:

"I will write to my advisor and tell them about you constructing the Light Spell. As for Sorcery... if you can't wait, you can only choose from what I have."

"I don't know as much Sorcery as my mentor."

"No problem," Karl rejoiced inwardly:

"I'll be happy as long as I can learn new Sorcery."

"Also..." Hibel made a universal gesture:

"Zero-ring Witchcraft is one hundred Gold Coins per school. You can put it on your tab for now and repay it later by refining potions."

One hundred Gold Coins?

The smile on Karl's face froze.