The Queen of Scrolls never admits defeat

Chapter 60 Basic Theories of Magic
Next to the connecting corridor on the first floor of the main building.

Different classrooms, the same Ms. Amisha in her black robe.

The scene in my imagination where the dean explained magical theory according to the textbook's structure and cited numerous sources did not happen.

"Next, please read the first chapter of 'What Exactly is Magic' on your own. If you encounter any parts you don't understand, make a note of them. After you finish reading, ask me questions and I will answer them one by one."

After Ms. Amisa finished speaking, she sat down in her chair with an air of nonchalance, and Moran even saw her comfortably wiggle her hips.

There was no explanation, nor was there any reading from the book; they were simply told to look at it themselves.

Moran had already finished reading the first chapter, and there were a few points that puzzled him, which he had already marked and annotated.

She had memorized everything she had seen, so there was no need to review it.

So at this moment, she simply continued reading from what she had read in the morning.

About half an hour later, many of the little witches had read the first chapter two or three times, and some even couldn't resist reading the later chapters. Ms. Amisha then clapped her hands and said, "Alright, if you don't understand anything, ask away!"

While the other little witches were still pondering which question to ask, Moran suddenly raised her hand.

“Moran! You speak!” Amisha called on her.

Moran didn't even need to open the book before asking, "What exactly does 'the tolerance of magic' mean in the second paragraph of the first chapter?"

"Angelic power, demonic power, witch's magical power, human mage's spiritual power, and the elemental forces that roam freely in nature... are all just different manifestations of energy. But only magic is energy itself, the source of all energy. It possesses the characteristics of any energy, can accept any energy, and can replace any energy. To possess magic is to possess all energy. This is the inclusiveness of magic."

Of all energies, only magic and magical power are not exclusive.

"Angels cannot use dark magic, demons cannot use holy light magic, human mages can only master one or a few types of magic, elves only know nature and plant magic, and mermaids only know water and ice magic, all because the energy they possess is inherently limited in its capacity to contain all elements," Amisha said.

This time, Moran understood: "Is the reason why witches possess all-elemental magical talents is because magic has an extremely high degree of inclusiveness?"

“That’s right.” Amisha nodded.

"Since both magic power and magical energy have a degree of inclusiveness and are not exclusive, why do witches' talents have an upper limit?" Moran asked again.

That's because the power of magic is far less than that of magic power.

Inclusivity simply means that magical power can be used to cast all types of magic, so witches can at least get started with any kind of magic.

But the power of energy is the factor that ultimately determines the extent to which a magic effect can be achieved.

Witches only have high magical power in certain types of magic.

The only one with extremely high magical power across all magic types is the witch.

The energy level of a witch's magic ranks below that of angelic and demonic magic, not because it lacks inclusiveness, but because it lacks power.

Which is more important, power or inclusion?

“Power is more important than tolerance, just like how a mid-level witch can be easily defeated by a top-level witch.”

Amisa looked at Moran with a playful smile.

"..." Moran suspected that Ms. Amisa was threatening her, but this did not dampen her enthusiasm for asking questions.

Is it possible for the dominant energy to be changed after birth?

"Yes. Only those at the peak level or above have a chance."

"what chance?"

"The Well of the Sky".

What's inside the Sky Well?

"Can't say."

……

Ms. Amisa answered questions with absolute clarity. Moran took the opportunity to ask a whole host of questions, some of which came to her while reading, some that she had always had, and some that suddenly came to her mind.

Ms. Amisa answered all the questions except for the one about the Sky Well.

After asking all the questions, Moran sat down contentedly.

“Next, anyone have a question?” Amisha asked.

The little witches, bombarded with magical mysteries and knowledge by Moran and Ms. Amisa's questions and answers, were still reeling from the shock.

Ms. Amisa asked three times before someone raised their hand again: "Dean, how many different forms of energy are there? Is the energy possessed by each race unique?"

"The number of energy forms cannot be accurately measured. Every time a species capable of using energy is discovered, a new energy form may be discovered. However, not every race possesses a different energy form; this is only true in Valen."

But beyond Valen lies an endless starry sky, countless other worlds, where races might possess the same energy form.

……

Ms. Amisha answered each question one by one until she had answered all the little witches' questions, then she stopped: "Are you sure there are no more questions?"

The little witches all shook their heads.

“Then it’s my turn to ask,” Amisha said. “If you can’t answer my questions, they’ll be your homework.”

Little witches: "!!!∑(Дノ)ノ"

This wasn't mentioned beforehand!
The atmosphere suddenly became tense.

Ms. Amisa stepped down from the podium for the first time today:

"The first chapter mainly discusses the relationship between magic and energy, as well as the nature of energy."

You all seem to understand the nature of energy fairly well, so can anyone tell me, what exactly is the relationship between magic and energy?

The little witches breathed a slight sigh of relief. This question had been addressed in the very first sentence of the discussion, and they confidently answered, "Magic is the manipulation of energy?"

"So how exactly is it used? Do witches, sorceresses, angels, demons, dragons, and humans use the same magic? If not, are there any differences?"

The little witches, who haven't even learned proper magic yet: "..."

Even Moran couldn't say.

"So, today's homework is settled."

All little witches are requested to write a paper entitled "On the Magical Application of Different Energy" after they go down to the classroom. There is no word limit.

It needs to include the principles of magic usage for common races on the continent. Please give it to me during class next Monday morning.

I recommend referring to Volume 7 of "Valen Continent".

get out of class dismissed! "

Ms. Amisha hurried along, leaving the little witches bewildered by their homework.

Moran remained calm; what school doesn't assign homework?

She felt it was a bit late that the witch academy only started assigning homework in the second week.

She took a blank page from the Book of Witches, placed it on the third page after the index and the Beginner's Guide, and then wrote:

"The second Monday of the first week (July 22nd) for first graders."

Assignment for the Fundamentals of Magic course: Write a paper titled "The Application of Magic with Different Energy Levels," with no word limit...

Deadline: Before the first class next Monday (July 29th).

(End of this chapter)