Unknown Intrusion

Chapter 111 Arcane Mage
"Pick with confidence. I've screened all the books here, and none of them have any major problems."

"Then, Uncle Cheng, do you have any recommendations?" Su Yu was certain that he couldn't tell the difference; how could he possibly pick a suitable one by luck?

Furthermore, you can't take all of these books; you can only choose one or two.

Even though she was the one making the choice, Song Shuying was present.

"Arcane Mage".

Mr. Cheng had already chosen it for him and placed it on the desk in the room.

“This book…” Song Shuying frowned.

"Reluctant?"

"No, it's not that. It's a good book, but is this really appropriate?"

Before Su Yu could ask further, he explained, "Arcane Mage is its ancient name, and in modern times it is also called [Elemental Refiner]. It is actually a type of mage."

"As the name suggests, it forms spells by constructing a magical core and refining elemental power."

"It's not only safe, but also clean and has a promising future."

"But the scroll that my family collected was only for collection purposes..."

"so?"

Song Shuying gave an awkward but dignified smile: "Because the author himself is only at level four, this career path has come to an end for now."

"Although it seems to have great potential, no one knows whether it can really go on."

“Every now and then, new professions emerge, and some of them seem to have great potential.”

"If you invest time and energy, incur countless costs, only to find that it has reached its limit, can you accept that?"

Song Shuying bluntly exposed the uncertainty of this profession.

"I can not accept."

Su Yu considered himself not to be a wealthy man and did not have the means to squander money.

Moreover, since his rebirth, he has faced constant danger and has been preoccupied with powerful enemies.

In this situation, where would you find the extra energy?
"If it weren't for these concerns, it wouldn't have become a collectible."

"You can take your time choosing."

"But I still want to remind you that it's hard to find a more suitable one."

Sunlight streamed through the clouds and fell onto the window, casting shadows inside the room, like scattered silver coins.

The clear silhouette of the bookshelf contrasted with the fragmented light, and looking at this scene, Su Yu's expectations subsided slightly.

Instead of making a hasty decision, he patiently stepped forward, pulled out a book, and patiently turned to the title page.

Instantly, a gentle breeze caressed my face, carrying with it a unique and refreshing scent.

It's like strolling through a wilderness, walking through low bushes, with the sounds of various insects and birds faintly audible...

"If I don't have time to read through and save them all, can I just copy them directly?"

Anyone would know it's wrong to read through the entire book meticulously as before, and no matter how generous Song Shuying was, she would never agree to that. She could only read through the first few pages of the main points.

However, there is a way.

"system!"

Out of the corner of my eye, a flash of gold streaked across my vision, transforming into crisscrossing, flickering sparks before my eyes.

In the bright firelight, countless words, images, and even sounds... and many more indescribable feelings, like a gurgling river, from which a single drop quietly flows out.

In the blink of an eye, a phantom transparent book projection appeared in front of me.

"Bronze in color with a hint of silver sheen, this book is of low quality."

Above bronze comes silver, and then gold, signifying that the entire book was copied down.

"The cost of the deduction is a bit steep." "Fortunately, we don't need ashes for now."

The change in the fleet's fate of destruction directly and indirectly affected thousands of people, and those who were directly affected at the time are still accumulating.

I really want to copy down the entire bookshelf, but I wonder if that's even possible?
"Savings are meant to be spent."

After confirming that the system could copy, Su Yu became bolder.

I would flip through the first few pages of each book to get a general idea, and then move on to the next book after about thirty seconds.

The bookshelf looks like it has a lot of books, but there are actually only eleven professions, totaling fifty-seven books.

However, what's rare is that they are all complete versions and are available unconditionally, which is more generous than I imagined.

You won't find this kind of treatment anywhere else.

"Well, is there anyone you like?" Mr. Cheng asked, looking at him as he glanced at the list of candidates.

A career is essentially a life choice, related not only to personal talent but also to one's worldview and philosophy of life, making it a very personal matter.

After a moment of silence, Su Yu asked, "Uncle Cheng, does the academy offer job options?"

"Yes." Mr. Cheng's tone was concise, but there was an undisguised sigh: "Based on talent inclinations, we will provide relatively suitable employment pathways."

"But you...you don't think the academy can offer more or better things than this, do you?"

"That's... quite unexpected," Su Yu murmured.

"Career pathways are invaluable, and colleges cannot provide them for free. They are also subject to numerous patent restrictions and come at a corresponding cost!"

Mr. Cheng knew he didn't understand: "Like the night patrolmen at the academy, they have an obligation to participate in night patrols!"

"The more sophisticated the professional secrets, the heavier the corresponding price. There are many people who haven't been able to pay off their debts even after working for twenty years..."

"The reason I'm here is to record your choices and add them to your file."

"In this kingdom, there are no unregistered professionals. If there are, they must register with a designated unit and undergo rigorous screening."

In fact, it's more than just strict censorship.

Two or three hundred years ago, they were simply killed; that's what the Inquisition did.

Only nobles can choose a profession without paying a price, but they must still be supervised by relevant authorities.

Thinking of this, Mr. Cheng couldn't help but give Song Shuying a strange look.

Choosing any one of these books actually comes at a considerable cost.

"As for the advancement of Arcane Mages, there isn't much information available. The academy might have it, but it's uncertain. It is indeed quite difficult, but even if you can't advance, you can still be compatible and level up as a regular mage."

"Part-time work and specialization each have their advantages and disadvantages, and neither is necessarily worse."

"The choice is right here. Choose what you value."

“I understand what you mean.” Su Yu nodded slowly.

The two elders thought they were just browsing, but with the help of the system's power, they had actually copied every single book.

Therefore, it can be read through the system.

"I'm eliminating all professions related to God. I have a system; I can't possibly entrust my mind and spirit to God anymore."

Similarly, content from similar sources will also be deleted.

"Finally, those with significant limitations, such as those related to nature (forests) and those with relatively high levels of filth (the undead), should be removed."

"I've found that the Arcane Mage is the most suitable. It has all kinds of classes and is relatively clean. Although it's a bit of a jack-of-all-trades and its potential is questionable, it can be leveled up like a regular mage. Plus, I have the system."

There are three professions with a higher ceiling than Arcane Mage, but they all have high barriers to entry. They are either expensive, complicated to advance to, or require special talents. What's more frightening is that the price is heavy. Su Yu doesn't want to become a slave to some being once he becomes a professional.

Indeed, he is an Arcane Mage, the most suitable for him now. Moreover, he only wants a legitimate basis; whether he can continue to upgrade is not important—the Mage is the way to go, and any strange variants are just castrations of potential.

Inside the room, only his clear voice could be heard saying, "I choose Arcane Mage."

(End of this chapter)