Flash Spell? Sun Fist!
My life has been ruined by melee combat.
Jia Paer remained silent for a long time, then finally shook his head and sighed.
To be honest, he was grateful for every reward from the dungeon. The Carian Greatsword and the Heimo Hammer were indeed magical items, which aligned with his goals.
The feeling of consuming magic power to condense the blade when wielding the Carian Greatsword was quite wonderful, matching his imagination of a mage's battle, and in a way, fulfilling his dream.
They are quite practical, quick to use, and don't require chanting. A sudden sweeping attack with Greatsword during battle is quite satisfying. Although I haven't used the Heimo Hammer yet, judging from the power I just saw, it could easily kill a Troll in one hit.
Anyone else would treasure these things.
Unfortunately, what Jia Paer wanted was magic like Flame Storm or frost summoning that allowed him to control the entire field from the back.
Melee magic was completely unrelated to what he wanted.
"I'm starting to hate myself for being so picky," he said with a self-deprecating laugh.
Although it didn't meet his expectations, at least the Zane Dungeon allowed him to truly experience the feeling of using magic, so in that respect, he was still very grateful to the dungeon.
Sigh, if only he could have a non-melee spell, he could instantly become a huge fan of the Zane Dungeon and go around praising Sion everywhere.
At his request, he might really like Elden Meteor and the Founding Rain of Stars.
The communication hub was located in the second hall he encountered. He didn't know how much unexplored area remained, but based on the puzzle elements and side paths he had overlooked, the actual area that could be explored was probably quite large, no less than that of Farron Keep.
Jia Paer did not choose to continue exploring. His immediate priority was to continue the "Sorting Hat" event and see if the so-called mentor could actually be summoned.
If not, how can I learn magic on my own? Will the Sorting Hat offer any help?
He suddenly wondered if disrupting the worldview of the Sorting Hat would trigger some hidden plot.
Forget it, I feel like doing that would be suicidal.
On the way back, he encountered new mage enemies. He was envious of the Glintstone Pebble, which were at least ranged spells, and their sound and light effects had a unique beauty.
Before he could even try out the Heimo Hammer, Jia Paer lacked a staff, a necessary medium for casting spells in popular belief. He tried to steal the mage's staff, only to find that he couldn't use it himself after taking it.
When a mage dies, their weapons and equipment turn to ash, with one piece of equipment randomly dropping as a speck of light. It seems that Saine doesn't want adventurers to be able to directly seize the monster's weapons, probably to avoid causing trouble.
After all, many adventurers are envious of the Crucible Knight's Greatsword.
[You're back. How's the communication center? Did you complete the mission?]
"That thing was indeed running out of power, so I replaced it with a new one."
[Excellent, Gryffindor gets a point.]
"What?"
[It's nothing. Gryffindor classroom, a classroom renowned for courage. Your tutor, Gandalf, was a professor there, so you'll be a student Gryffindor too. I'm giving you a bonus in advance, since that classroom is always losing points for various reasons. You've already given them a point before you even join, so you're sure to be welcomed.]
The Sorting Hat was very familiar with everything here and spoke fluently about it.
Actually, I think Gandalf would be more suited to the Ravenclaw classroom, but unfortunately he just won't change. Winterhold and the Clock Tower would also be quite nice.
Jia Paer listened silently; this was a good opportunity to expand his worldview.
The Sorting Hat sounded excited, as if it hadn't spoken to anyone in a long time. Now, being able to chat with its "student" after so long, and about its beloved magic academy, how could it not be happy?
A faint sense of sadness suddenly arose in Jia Paer's heart. The other party was unaware that the so-called magic academy and mentors had disappeared without a trace, and was still immersed in the glory of the past.
In a way, knowing less is also a kind of happiness.
Knowing too much might just lead to hearing the call of a giant deep-sea octopus.
I've talked too much and forgotten the important matter. I'll contact Gandalf right now.
[Dululu——]
The Sorting Hat repeatedly sent communications to Gandalf, whose whereabouts were unknown, but no matter how many times it tried, there was no response.
Gradually, it grew impatient and said irritably:
[Damn it, what is that old man doing? Is he conducting another experiment? Why isn't he coming to greet the new students?]
I think he probably won't be able to come. Jia Paer didn't dare say this out loud, afraid of disrupting the worldview of the Sorting Hat.
"How about I walk around here and take a look first? No rush," he suggested.
Sigh, you don't know, once the professors start their experiments, they're busy for a very long time. It's normal to not hear from them for several years. If you waste several years here, wouldn't that be a waste?
The Sorting Hat not only subconsciously makes excuses for the mentors' disappearances, but also seems to care about Jia Paer.
It's okay. In a few years, or even just a few hours, I'll be kicked out of the dungeon. When I come back in, you'll act like you've never seen me before.
Jia Paer feigned anxiety and asked, "What should we do then?"
I have an idea; you should learn it on your own first.
The Sorting Hat shifted slightly, and he said:
Come on, put your hand inside my stomach and rummage around.
Jia Paer hesitated before reaching inside, his hesitation stemming from the strange groans emanating from the other person as he probed, which only added to his intrigue.
Finally, with the satisfying sound of the Sorting Hat over, he pulled his hand out.
A business card covered in white star patterns appeared in my hand. What could this be?
This is your Student ID; it possesses the ability to connect with Magical Radiance.
Long ago, the Full Moon Queen, Logan, King Solomon, and other most outstanding magic masters used their life's learning to create an unstable ball of light— the Magical Radiance. It is closely connected to each mentor, storing the mentors' life's learning.
[By infusing magic, the Magical Radiance will transfer your mentor's magical knowledge to you through your Student ID, allowing you to learn on your own.]
Jia Paer nodded. It seemed that something as ordinary as Student ID could be so important.
A smile played on his lips, but then another question popped into his head—how could he possibly acquire the knowledge of magic mentors so easily?
However, the Magical Radiance will only teach you one type of magic at a time.
Sure enough, the Sorting Hat continued:
Each spell represents a star. As you use and understand magic, the star will acquire more and more colors. Only when the star is filled with colors can you learn the next spell.
Oh, I see. This method doesn't seem to have any problems.
Jia Paer was about to pour his limited magical energy into it, but the Sorting Hat stopped him.
[In places illuminated by Magical Radiance, you can immediately use the spells you have learned, and your learning and comprehension of magic will be accelerated, but this is conditional.]
Once you leave the academy and go to a place where you cannot be illuminated by the radiance, the colors of those unfilled stars will turn to blankness, your understanding and memories of magic will disappear, and you may even be unable to use the magic you were able to use before.
The stars that have already been filled won't disappear, so you can rest assured. Therefore, my advice is to abandon external matters and focus on magic until you have fully mastered the current magic.
What did you say?
Jia Paer's expression froze, but he quickly understood what the Sorting Hat had said in his own way.
In other words, once he leaves the Zane Dungeon, no, once he leaves the area of the [Raya Lucaria Magic Classroom], any magic that hasn't been filled with color will disappear completely!
What does this mean? It means that if you want to learn magic, you'll have to spend a lot of time here.
"How long does it take to learn a spell?" he asked, frowning.
[Given your talent, with the help of Magical Radiance, it could take as little as three or four weeks.]
Three, four weeks!?
His expression was shattered; he wasn't completely stunned, but it took him some time to recover.
Three or four weeks, or even three or four days, would be impossible for him. At most, he could stay in the Zane Dungeon for twenty hours.
There's absolutely no way I can learn magic anymore!
Unless the Zane Dungeon suddenly becomes an open dungeon 24/7, no one can profit from the Magical Radiance.
"Tsk." He was somewhat annoyed. Hope was right in front of him, but the distance between them seemed as vast as the universe.
Alright, hurry up and infuse the magic! Gandalf's magic will surely surprise you.
Jia Paer smiled helplessly and infused it with magic.
Try to think positively. Even though you can only use magic in the dungeon, at least you can still use it.
Just then, an image appeared before his eyes.
The sky was filled with rolling dark clouds, and the ground was covered with countless hideous monsters, creating a scene of utter despair.
Just then, a bright light pierced through the dark clouds. Under the radiance comparable to the sun, the overwhelming demonic energy was instantly annihilated, and the demons panicked in fear!
In the distance, a magician raises his staff, his grey robes billowing.
The wizard who emitted the light was Gandalf.
He appears even more vivid in the video than in the portrait, his deep eyes brimming with wisdom, leaving a lasting impression at first glance.
Jia Paer suddenly met his gaze, and a spell instantly appeared in his mind.
[Sun Fist]
Oh, so that's the one that emitted a strong light to dispel the monsters... Wait, the Sun Fist?
Fist!?
Snapping out of his reverie, Jia Paer stiffly twisted his neck and looked at the Sorting Hat.
"So, what did you learn?" The Sorting Hat seemed to be suppressing a laugh.
"Sun Fist"
"Ah, very good magic. I remember it was a new spell that Gandalf developed by combining the light spell with other magicians' special techniques. Its greatest feature is that it can be cast without a staff and can blind the enemy. You've really learned something good."
Good news, Sun Fist is not melee magic.
The bad news is that this thing isn't lethal either, if you exclude its ability to temporarily blind the enemy.
Originally, the Sun Fist required a special energy called "Chi" to be unleashed, but the genius Gandalf modified it, allowing it to use magic as an ability, although at the cost of reduced power.
Jia Paer raised his hands to his forehead, just as he remembered.
[Wait, what are you doing? Stop right now!]
"Sun Fist!"
A blinding light, bright enough to dazzle any living being, instantly erupted in the classroom!
Oh! My eyes!
When the bright light disappeared, Jia Paer closed his eyes tightly, tears glistening in the corners of his eyes.
Damn it, he forgot to close his eyes when he used the Sun Fist!
My body was swaying slightly, and my head was spinning; these were signs of overdrawing my magic power.
Jia Paer doesn't have much magic power in his body, and he might run out of it after using the Carian Greatsword a few times. The magic power required to unleash the Sun Fist is even greater than that required by the Carian Greatsword.
My eyes hurt so much, I can't open them at all. This thing is too powerful.
He swore he only wanted to try out his newfound magic, but he ended up getting himself into trouble.
[You idiot! Your Sorting Hat's angry, go wander around outside by yourself!]
After that, the Sorting Hat indeed stopped paying attention to Jia Paer, and he had no choice but to apologize and leave the classroom.
His vision was still a bit blurry. This time, he took the right fork in the road, which was still a maze of interconnected paths, making him dizzy and disoriented.
The stars on the Student ID don't change at all, so how do I fill in the colors? Do I have to keep using magic?
No, you should experience the feeling of using magic yourself; it's not that simple.
The magic concentration in this area is so high that even when Jia Paer's magic is depleted, it is quickly replenished.
He used Sun Fist on the mage enemy in front of him, and this time he didn't forget to close his eyes.
The effect is outstanding! The mage's hit rate drops drastically!
Looking at the magician in front of him, who was in a state of chaos due to his blindness, Jia Paer's lips curled into a slight smile.
Magic is so much fun!
He strolled around the corridors and halls, randomly picking a few lucky people to be hit by Light Bullet, and he couldn't have been happier.
Jia Paer was naturally a playful person, but he usually had to pretend to be mature and composed in front of strangers. Now that no one he knew was around, he naturally let loose and had fun.
As he walked, he suddenly realized how he had gotten out of there.
He left the corridor and the hall and found himself in a courtyard.
Judging from the location, this seems to be the center of the building. Opposite it is a suspended magical seal. I wonder what will appear after it is broken.
Beneath the seal, a knight clad in exquisite armor stood.
[Carian Knight Mugram]
Needless to say, it seems that to explore the seal, one must defeat him. The Caria Knight rushed over immediately after discovering Jia Paer.
In the past, Jia Paer would have stepped forward and fought him head-on, but things are different now.
I can do magic now!
"Sun Fist!"