Wizard, I Have Another World – Chapter 19

Chapter 19: Wizardry

Karl concealed the truth.

He *had* lost consciousness, but only for a short time.

He regained awareness before the flames consumed everything and, incidentally, searched Miles’s corpse, obtaining a jeweled ring.

As a noble, he had the privilege of exemption from body searches, so he kept the ring hidden on his person without it being discovered.

However, this couldn’t escape the senses of a Senior Wizard Apprentice.

“A magic item.”

Adolf accepted the ring, gently stroking the gem, a look of regret in his eyes:

“It’s enchanted with the zero-circle spell Banshee’s Wail, capable of deterring those below Knight level and even having some effect on Knights. Unfortunately, it’s damaged and likely has only a few uses left.”

Compared to when Karl first acquired it, the sapphire-blue jade was much duller, with several cracks on its surface.

Using magic items to cast spells consumes their durability.

“I can offer you two magic stones for this magic item, or…” Adolf began, “You can exchange it for a zero-circle spell from me.”

“I choose a spell,” Karl immediately replied.

“A wise choice.” Adolf nodded, retrieving a piece of parchment and pointing to it. “You can choose one of these.”

“You can choose one of these.”

Karl lowered his head to examine the parchment.

Six spells were listed.

Magic Missile, Mage Hand, Minor Force Field, Poisoning, Daze, and a Paralysis spell.

Only the spell names were provided.

“Teacher,” Karl furrowed his brow, “Could you tell me more about these spells?”

Karl furrowed his brow:

“Could you tell me more about these spells?”

Based on the names alone, he could only guess at their effects. He didn’t understand their specific difficulty or power.

Furthermore, some spells were difficult to understand from their names alone.

“Karl,” Adolf shook his head gently, “This is your first lesson. In the world of wizards, all knowledge comes at a price.”

Adolf shook his head gently:

“This is your first lesson. In the world of wizards, all knowledge comes at a price.”

“Including descriptions of spells.”

Clearly, he wasn’t planning to provide the information for free.

Clearly, he wasn’t planning to provide the information for free.

“This…” Karl’s brow furrowed. After a moment of thought, he said, “When I fought with Miles, there was an invisible force protecting him. I want to learn that spell.”

“When I fought with Miles, there was an invisible force protecting him. I want to learn that spell.”

Miles had cast three spells in total. One added a sharp aura to his sword, easily cutting through flesh.

The second was an invisible force field that could distort attacks and affect others.

The third was a mental attack cast through a magic weapon.

Compared to the other two, Karl preferred to master the second, as it offered protection, and survival was paramount in dangerous situations.

“You’re quite astute.” Adolf seemed to greatly appreciate Karl’s response. “That spell is called Minor Force Field. It’s the most cost-effective of these six zero-circle spells, and you can learn advanced versions later.”

“Tim!”

“Teacher.” Tim stepped forward.

“Take him to get the spellbook,” Adolf instructed. “Witnessed by the Nine Rings Tower, any spell learned from me cannot be taught to others without my permission, until the end of my life.”

The last sentence was directed at Karl.

Although he didn’t specify the consequences of unauthorized teaching, it was unlikely to be anything good.

“Yes.”

Both of them responded affirmatively.

“Once you’re familiar with things, you’ll realize the Teacher is actually quite reasonable,” Tim said as he led the way out of the side hall. “Don’t think he’s too harsh.”

“I don’t,” Karl shook his head. “I think this is fine.”

If a stranger were overly enthusiastic towards him, he would suspect ulterior motives.

Adolf’s approach of providing services for payment was faultless.

“That’s good.” Tim nodded, stopping before a wall on which hung a painting of an elegantly dressed, dignified woman.

Tim nodded, stopping before a wall on which hung a painting of an elegantly dressed, dignified woman.

“Gina,” he addressed the painting, “Please open the door.”

He addressed the painting:

“Please open the door.”

To Karl’s astonishment, the woman in the painting rolled her eyes like a living person and waved at him. “Tim, it’s been a while. This young man is new!”

✿✿✿

“The painting is talking?” Karl stammered, dumbfounded.

“How uncultured,” the woman in the painting rolled her eyes. “I’m a Magic Servant, created by a true Wizard’s spell. I’m Adolf’s heirloom. It seems you’ve just entered the world of wizards, young man.”

“I’m a Magic Servant, created by a true Wizard’s spell. I’m Adolf’s heirloom. It seems you’ve just entered the world of wizards, young man.”

“Yes,” Tim confirmed. “Karl is Teacher’s new student. I’ve brought him to collect some books.”

Tim confirmed:

“Karl is Teacher’s new student. I’ve brought him to collect some books.”

“Alright.” The woman in the painting shrugged, waving a hand casually beside her. The wall slid aside, revealing a luxurious study comparable to a library.

The woman in the painting shrugged, waving a hand casually beside her. The wall slid aside, revealing a luxurious study comparable to a library.

The wall slid aside, revealing a luxurious study comparable to a library.

Karl, witnessing this for the first time, stood frozen, walking forward like a marionette.

“A Comprehensive Explanation of Force Field Knowledge, Arcane Principles, General Rules for Wizards, and also the Deep Sea Meditation Technique.” Tim pulled books from the shelves, stacking them in Karl’s arms. “Wizards pursue knowledge and truth. Every wizard has a study. You’ll have one too.”

Tim pulled books from the shelves, stacking them in Karl’s arms:

“Wizards pursue knowledge and truth. Every wizard has a study. You’ll have one too.”

“Hmm.” Karl grunted, looking at the books in his hands, each as thick as an encyclopedia, a bitter expression on his face. “I don’t have to learn all of these, do I?”

Karl grunted, looking at the books in his hands, each as thick as an encyclopedia, a bitter expression on his face:

“I don’t have to learn all of these, do I?”

How long would that take?

“You don’t have to master them all, but you need to be familiar with them,” Tim said seriously. “Whether it’s meditation techniques or spells, there’s no room for carelessness. Otherwise, you might not be the only one who dies.”

“And don’t feel burdened. You can learn Speed Writing later to help with your studies and save time. But remember, memorizing is different from understanding. There’s a big difference between the two.”

“Then…” Karl frowned, “Generally speaking, how long does it take to learn a spell?”

“That varies from person to person,” Tim tapped his cane. “Some can learn a zero-circle spell in a few months, others take several years, and some never master one.”

“Some can learn a zero-circle spell in a few months, others take several years, and some never master one.”

“Like me,” Tim continued, “My first spell was Magic Missile, and it took me a full six months. The second one was much faster, as I had experience.”

“My first spell was Magic Missile, and it took me a full six months. The second one was much faster, as I had experience.”

“Ah!” Karl was stunned.

He hadn’t expected it to take so long. It seemed learning wizardry was far more complex than practicing swordsmanship.

“You don’t need to rush into learning spells now,” Tim advised. “Learn the meditation technique first. Once you’ve grasped the basics and your mental power is stable, you’ll be qualified to learn spells.”

“Learn the meditation technique first. Once you’ve grasped the basics and your mental power is stable, you’ll be qualified to learn spells.”

“Let’s go.”

“Ti… Senior Fellow Apprentice.” Karl hurried to catch up. “How long does it take to grasp the basics of the meditation technique?”

Unlike Teacher Adolf, who brought up money at every turn, Tim didn’t hesitate to explain common knowledge, perhaps because every Wizard Apprentice knew this. “The time required depends on your talent. A level one talent can master it within half a month at most, a level two talent needs at least two to three months. My talent level is three, and it took me a year.”

?

Although he didn’t say how long a level four talent would need, it was clearly longer than a level three. Karl’s expression turned ugly.

Although he didn’t say how long a level four talent would need, it was clearly longer than a level three. Karl’s expression turned ugly.

“Don’t worry,” Tim consoled, seeing the change in his face, “I was very young when I learned the meditation technique, and I didn’t really understand it. Adults have better comprehension, so the time required should be reduced accordingly.”

Seeing the change in his face, Tim consoled:

“I was very young when I learned the meditation technique, and I didn’t really understand it. Adults have better comprehension, so the time required should be reduced accordingly.”

“Perhaps,” Tim added, “You’ll master the meditation technique in a few months.”

“You’ll master the meditation technique in a few months.”

“Besides, talent only matters at the Wizard Apprentice stage. Once you become a full-fledged Wizard, it doesn’t matter.”

Despite his words of comfort, he didn’t believe Karl had a chance of becoming a full-fledged Wizard. A level four talent… only slightly better than a level five talent, which barely qualified one to become a Wizard Apprentice. The potential was simply too low!

Karl remained silent.

A level four talent……

A level four talent……

On the way back, he clutched the stack of books, his mind in turmoil, various thoughts swirling.

Strange wizard books!

Mysterious wizards!

Magical spells!

Talking portraits!

It was like stepping into a wondrous new world, with numerous unprecedented scenes unfolding before his eyes.

“Regardless, my talent for becoming a wizard surpasses many others. I’ll try practicing the meditation technique first.” Karl wasn’t discouraged.

Karl wasn’t discouraged.

Although his talent wasn’t great, he had a cheat.