Wizards: Starting with Synthetic Gems

Chapter 7, First Spell Model

Locke thought about it and decided not to tell Dean Tunguska that he had two main compatible elemental attributes.

After all, this involves the secret of how he traveled through time.

Anyway, the Dark Element talent is only level 3, not level 4, so it won't make a big difference to one's talent.

Therefore, the benefits of speaking or not speaking are about the same.

I know too little about the wizarding world of this world. If I carelessly reveal some information, it could lead to my death.

Dean Tungus said, "Providing wizarding candidates to various wizarding organizations also brings benefits to us wizarding apprentices stationed on Corfu."

"It's just that we ourselves won't get these benefits; instead, it's our families in the wizarding world who will get them."

Locke opened his mouth, but said nothing; he didn't know how to comment on such a matter.

Dean Tungus's eyes clearly revealed his unwillingness.

But he still chose to cross the endless mysterious sea and come to Corfu, an island almost devoid of magic, for the sake of his family in the wizarding world.

Dean Tungus said, "I now formally invite you to join our academy's secret society. You will need to become a third-class wizard apprentice within two years."

"Your wizarding aptitude is not outstanding, so only by becoming a third-class wizarding apprentice within the next two years will you have the opportunity to choose a suitable academy. Otherwise, you can only randomly enter a wizarding organization."

"For my own sake, I also hope that you can join a larger wizarding organization so that my family can receive more rewards."

Dean Tungus said softly, "On Corfu, the only way to become a third-class wizard apprentice is through the most primitive method: by learning a spell model to improve one's mental strength."

"This method is primitive, but it is very effective. After all, this is Corfu Island, where magical resources are scarce. Even I lack the resources for cultivation."

"I have five different magic trick models here for you to choose from."

"They are: Acid Splash, Oily Slippery, Scorching Sparks, Frosty Touch, and Vinytic Hand."

Dean Tungus said, "Judging from your talents, the most suitable spell model for you is the Vine Hand."

"Because this is a botanical trick."

"The other four magic models are negative energy magic, transformation magic, and fire magic and ice magic from the category of evocation magic."

Locke didn't hesitate. Since Dean Tunguska's interests aligned with his own, he naturally trusted Dean Tunguska's judgment more, after all, he was just a novice who had only recently entered the magical world. "Alright, Dean, I'll choose to learn [Wisteria Hand]."

Locke asked, "But Dean, how am I supposed to learn this spell? Will you teach me, or will you use some method to press it on my forehead so that I can learn the spell in an instant...?"

Dean Tungus's eyes narrowed with displeasure. "What are you thinking, Locke?"

"Any skill requires hard work and learning. Qualification is just a starting point. How far you can go depends on your own efforts, luck and perseverance."

Dean Tungus turned and walked to the end of the reception room, where he took out a thick tome from the wall where he had previously taken out the Elemental Emerald potion. "Therefore, you need to study diligently."

He reached his palm into the wall and pulled out another book, then another, each as thick as a dictionary.

The amount of information contained in the material alone is enough to exceed the thickness of all the textbooks for the courses the original owner took at this academy. Locke blinked.

I never imagined that just a simple magic trick model would require reading so many books.

Dean Tungus said, "The prerequisite knowledge courses for the spell 'Hand of Vines' are the general knowledge course on plant magic, the course on magical vine cultivation, and the general knowledge course on magic manipulation."

"Each course in the Wizarding World requires at least 30 magic stones. For the three courses, it will cost a total of 90 magic stones to learn them."

"If you add the cost of private tutoring if you don't learn it, the initial cost of learning Vine Hands is at least 100 magic stones. The cost of the course and materials for learning Vine Hands alone will cost at least 50 magic stones."

Dean Tungus paused, looked at Locke with an expression that said, "You'd better be grateful." "But according to the preferential treatment offered to you wizarding prodigies by the University of Verdandia, you only need to pay a total of 10 magic stones to learn Vine Hand on Corfu Island."

"This is a special privilege from the University of Verdantia for you promising wizards from remote areas."

"Of course, this preferential treatment is limited to you, to learn a magic trick at the Aurelian Academy."

"Honestly, the benefits are really good. When I was young, in the wizarding world, the cost of learning my first spell model was more than ten times that amount."

Dean Tungus said, "You young wizards are fortunate to live in such a good era."

"So, be grateful to the University of Verdantia."

Locke nodded. Clearly, the wizarding organization, Verdandia University, intended to select promising wizards from remote areas for the wizarding world.

In order to help these aspiring wizards, the University of Verdantia provided them with certain preferential policies.

Locke was a bit overwhelmed. This meant he now owed Vildantia University another 10 magic stones, in addition to the 5 magic stones he owed for the Elemental Emerald Potion.

That means he's already in debt for 15 magic stones before even entering the wizarding world.

Locke sighed inwardly. When would he be able to fulfill his dream of paying off all his debts?

Dean Tungus placed nine thick volumes in front of Locke. "This is what you have learned and memorized over the past two years."

“From now on, you will come to my place every night, and I will begin teaching you the three prerequisite courses for Vine Hands.”

“Any spell model, even the lowest level one, contains an extremely vast knowledge system and represents profound knowledge, so don’t take it lightly.”

Dean Tungus said, "In addition, your tuition fees and fees for required courses at Aurelian Academy will be waived according to regulations."

"But if you register for an elective course, you will still have to pay for it. Of course, you can also choose not to register."

"Alright, that's it. You can go now, Locke."

Dean Tungus began tidying up the things on the table. As if suddenly remembering something, he said to Locke, "Oh, right, Locke."

"Wizards do not want to reveal their existence, so you cannot tell anyone about their existence."

(End of this chapter)