Origin Sub-entity

Wei En tidied up the things on the table and took out the remaining Black Bread to fill his stomach.

He had not spent an entire afternoon learning Gonzalez Language just to let it sit there as decoration.

Now was the time to test the results of his studies!

There were four rolls of parchment in total: <Basic Theory of Spells and Detailed Explanation of Zero-Level Spells>, <Introduction to Magic Potions—Basic Theory of Potions>, Material Science (Apprentice Edition), and Potion Formulas (Apprentice Edition).

According to the descriptions on the exchange list, <Basic Theory of Spells and Detailed Explanation of Zero-Level Spells> introduced the basic theory of spells, as well as four Zero-Level Spells of the Specter School.

The other three rolls were all related to Potions: one covered basic theoretical research, one listed common basic materials used in making Magic Potions, and the last recorded formulas for five basic Magic Potions.

Wei En first picked out <Basic Theory of Spells and Detailed Explanation of Zero-Level Spells> to study.

Although his Mental Level was sufficient, the Apprentice Management Office's advice was not without merit.

Potions was not something that could produce results overnight, and improving his strength was still his current priority.

Especially now that he had passed the Secret Investigation Bureau's interview and become an Investigator, which undoubtedly greatly increased the chances of him facing danger head-on.

Coupled with what Lacy had said today about the high death rate of a newcomer's first case...

After considering everything, Wei En decided to first learn a few spells for self-defense. At the very least, they would improve his strength somewhat.

Then, he opened that roll of parchment.

Fortunately, nothing strange happened this time.

Well, perhaps it had something to do with him wrapping his hands in mental power before opening the parchment.

Wei En looked at the Gonzalez Language on the parchment as though it were Common Tongue, reading it without the slightest difficulty.

"Regarding spells, every school has its own understanding."

"The common view is that spells use mental power as their foundation, activating spell runes and drawing upon 'World Power' to create energy attacks."

"As for 'World Power,' every school understands it differently."

"The Blood Spirit School believes that 'World Power' is water. They compare the body to a reservoir, and the amount of energy one can produce depends on the size of that reservoir."

"The wizards of the Mechanics School believe that 'World Power' is mechanical knowledge. The more knowledge they accumulate, the more powerful the machines they create, and the stronger they become."

"The Mystic School believes that 'World Power' consists of the fundamental laws established by this world. The stronger a wizard's command over those laws, the stronger the 'World Power' they can draw upon."

"As for the Shadow School... their theories are too bizarre to mention."

"And the spell theory of our Specter School is the most unique compared to all other schools!"

Seeing this, Wei En's red eyes brightened even further.

"All Specter spells are based on the Spirit Devouring Method. More precisely, they are derived from the 'Origin Sub-entity' created by this method!"

Origin Sub-entity?

He raised his head and glanced at the "Little Ashis." So that was what the two of them were called?

Seeing their puzzled gazes, Wei En curled his lip. "What are you looking at? Keep meditating. Don't even think about slacking off."

He really had the air of a cruel taskmaster...

Hearing this, the Little Ashis exchanged glances, their mouths swallowing even more diligently.

"'Origin Sub-entities' are the foundation of the Specter School's spells. However, limited by Origin strength, most school wizards possess only one Origin Sub-entity throughout their lives..."

Wei En's body shook.

So this was the secret of Origin?

People with powerful Origins could possess multiple Origin Sub-entities?

Then his current Origin strength of 4 meant he could possess four sub-entities?

"Of course, some wizards are exceptionally gifted, born with powerful Origins and multiple 'sub-entities.' This makes them standouts among Specter Wizards, even legendary figures across the entire continent."

"The Specter School was founded because of 'Origin Sub-entities,' and it became renowned throughout the continents because of them. So how does one use 'Origin Sub-entities' to complete spells..."

"It is actually very simple: strengthen a single 'Origin Sub-entity'!"

Strengthen it?

How?

Wei En suppressed his doubts and continued reading.

"The school calls it a 'Spell System.' With the 'Origin Sub-entity' as its core, it combines the theories of the Mystic School, Blood Spirit School, and Mechanics School to create an integrated spell system."

"Here, we must mention the internal classification of 'Spell Systems.'"

"Based on the different rune imprints branded onto an 'Origin Sub-entity,' they can roughly be divided into three directions. The first is the Undead Spell System, which engraves an Undead Summoning imprint onto the 'Origin Sub-entity.'"

"The second is the General Spell System, covering areas such as elements, bodily modification, or Mechanical Enhancement, with corresponding rune imprints engraved in the same manner."

"The third is the Secret Art System. This system... requires multiple 'Origin Sub-entities' to work together. The more sub-entities there are, the more comprehensive the Spell System becomes."

"It is precisely the existence of these three directions that has allowed the wizards within our school to develop in diverse ways. As a result, in most cases, our school is criticized by wizard schools including the Mystic School, Mechanics School, and Blood Spirit School."

"Because they suspect us of stealing their Spell Systems... The answer is obvious. If there is something ready-made to learn from, why bother doing something difficult and thankless?"

Wei En: "..."

Only the Specter School could make robbery sound so refined.

At the same time, he understood the principles behind the Specter School's Spell System.

It meant engraving runes into the Origin Sub-entities—in other words, the bodies of the "Little Ashis"—then supplementing them with other methods to ultimately form one's own Spell System.

For Wei En, the choice was not difficult.

He possessed multiple Origin Sub-entities. He would definitely pursue the broader and more powerful Secret Art System. Only someone kicked in the head by a donkey would choose another Spell System.

"Hmm?"

Just as Wei En was about to continue studying the Zero-Level Spells, he felt that his body had reached its limit.

He was exhausted—exhausted both physically and mentally!

Wei En rubbed his head, but it did not help at all. He only felt his eyelids growing heavier...

This forced him to stop studying.

"What a pity. I haven't completed the spell imprinting... Why am I so exhausted?"

Perhaps it was related to the "Lost Secrets" he had learned.

The history of the distant past and the secrets lost with the slumber of the Ancient God carried a weight he found difficult to bear.

His study of the other two rolls of parchment, Gonzalez Language (Beginner) and <Basic Theory of Spells and Detailed Explanation of Zero-Level Spells>...

Although they had brought him enormous improvement, they had also drained much of his energy.

Perhaps... that disgusting "Voice of Divinity" had to be counted as well.

With that thought, he struggled onto the bed and fell into a deep sleep.

At that moment, the two "Little Ashis" exchanged glances, curled their lips in unison, and then turned their faces away from each other.

"Ruixi."

"Daddy!"

"Apu..."