Wizards: Starting with Synthetic Gems

Chapter 43 Meditation

Inside Sophia the Witch's office.

Locke said to the witch Sophia, "Teacher, I really don't know what meditation is. Please enlighten me."

Since entering Lilith Hut Academy, I have been increasing my mana passively by learning spell models.

Moreover, the term "meditation" rarely appears in the publicly available information about Lilith's Cottage.

I did not see anyone openly selling meditation methods at the Chimera market.

Of course, it's also possible that your previous level was too low, preventing you from accessing these resources.

The witch Sophia placed three scrolls in front of Locke, saying, "These are the meditation methods for the affinity of three types of wood element particles that I have mastered."

"Two sets were purchased directly by me, and one set belonged to my former enemy."

"You had no access to resources related to meditation before, simply because meditation is one of the deepest areas of knowledge in the academy."

The witch Sophia explained, "In the southeastern corner of the region, knowledge related to meditation is the most expensive and a closely guarded secret."

"Only by possessing meditation techniques can one become a formal wizard."

"Otherwise, it would take most of a person's life just to become a first-class wizard apprentice. It can be said that meditation is a key to accessing the door to truth."

The witch Sophia said, "Without this key, the number of formal wizards in the southeast corner region would be reduced by 90%."

"Without meditation, there is only one way for a person to become a first-class wizard apprentice—accumulate a large amount of magical resources, consume those magical resources, and forcefully increase their mental strength in one go to break through to the wizard level."

"That's how ancient wizards were, but the side effects of doing so were enormous, so the number of formal wizards among ancient wizards was very small."

Locke nodded. He had heard the dark elf Sasari mention in his All Things class that ancient wizards were inferior to modern wizards, and modern wizards would not surpass future wizards.

The path of wizards has been constantly evolving. In the past, a first-ring wizard was the pinnacle of magic, but that is no longer the case.

The witch Sophia said, "The so-called meditation method is that a witch increases her mental power by putting herself in a certain state."

"This state varies in different meditation methods."

"However, basic meditation methods are basically simulations of the magical fluctuations of something in the natural environment."

The witch Sophia said, "In the Southeast Corner Region, meditation is divided into two levels: basic meditation and advanced meditation."

“I have an advanced meditation method, but I only have the right to learn it, not the right to pass it on, so I can’t even sell it to you.”

"Of course, you can't afford it now, and you don't need it."

"According to the academy's regulations, only students of this academy are allowed to teach and sell meditation techniques. I can sell you the basic meditation technique for 500 magic stones."

"If you were in the outer academy, even if you had five thousand magic stones, you might not be able to buy a complete set of basic meditation techniques. The academy is very wary of this."

The witch Sophia pointed to the three scrolls and said, "These three meditation methods are the Root Harmony Meditation Method, the Seed of Sprouting Meditation Method, and the Vein of Green Leaves Meditation Method."

The witch Sophia briefly explained the differences between the three meditation methods: "All three are suitable for learning plant magic." "The [Root Harmony Meditation Method] yields the gentlest magical power, with a relatively moderate rate of improvement, a solid foundation, and a higher level of difficulty."

"【Seed of Sprout Meditation Method】is the fastest way to improve mental strength, but if the mana is too hasty, the foundation will become unstable. Special attention is needed to solidify the foundation. Difficulty is moderate."

"The Green Leaf Vein Meditation Method is prone to energy overload, which is quite dangerous. The improvement speed is relatively moderate, and the purity of the mana obtained may not be enough. It is the easiest method."

The witch Sophia said nonchalantly, "Although there are some differences, they are just some basic meditation techniques, so I have no objection to whichever you choose."

Locke thought for a moment and said, "Teacher, I choose the Root Meridian Synchronization Meditation Method."

With the Rose-Red Jade, I don't need to worry about the speed of my spiritual power improvement, so of course I should choose the meditation method that has the most peaceful magic power and the most solid foundation.

Sophia the Witch glanced at Locke, a slight smile playing on her lips. "Very good. This meditation technique is also the one I used during my time as a second-tier wizard apprentice."

"The Seed of Sprouting Meditation technique was learned by one of my enemies."

"The Green Leaf Vein Meditation Technique was a free gift when I purchased a precious magical material."

The witch Sophia retrieved the two scrolls and handed one to Locke. "Take this back and study it yourself. From now on, I will give you a half-hour meditation lesson and a half-hour breeding lesson every day."

"Remember, you only have the right to learn, not the right to spread it."

Sophia's tone suddenly turned stern. "Witches value their knowledge highly. If you spread meditation techniques to others without authorization, harming my interests, I will be very angry."

Locke nodded and said, "Okay, teacher."

Locke immediately abandoned his idea of ​​reselling the meditation technique in exchange for magic stones.

At the same time, another thought arose in Locke's mind—what would happen if he combined the three basic meditation methods?
The Root Harmony Meditation Method is a meditation method that leans towards wood element particles, but you also have a second primary compatibility element particle [negative energy particle]. Therefore, if meditation methods can also be synthesized, it would be best to synthesize a meditation method that can take into account both of your primary compatibility element particles.

However, this idea is currently difficult to implement.

After all, meditation techniques are so expensive. Just getting one set has already cost me more than a year's worth of magic stones. If I want to buy the remaining two sets of meditation techniques for synthesis, I'll probably need to get a Breeder Assistant Certificate and start selling synthesized enhanced plant seeds.

The witch Sophia said to Locke, "Locke, come with me, I'll take you to my magical plant cultivation room."

"Breeding classes need to be held there."

"Breeding courses require the use of many magical plants, so it is actually very difficult for ordinary wizard apprentices to find a way to learn this kind of course."

Sophia the Witch had never allowed Locke into her plant room.

Locke followed, and now he could finally see the many magical plants that the witch Sophia had carefully cultivated.

Of course, Locke was also extremely careful, since entering the plant room of a formal wizard specializing in plant magic was a very dangerous thing.

If Sophia's magical creature cultivation room was already so dangerous, then her even more important plant room must be even more so.

He can never be too careful.

(End of this chapter)