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Chapter 71 Optimization
Even if you bombard that thick stone wall with arcane missiles, it would only create a large crater.

Compared to the sustained, wide-area damage of Flame Breath and the penetrating, explosive properties of Arcane Missiles, Cutting Water emphasizes its slicing and cutting properties.

The highly compressed water flow is extremely lethal and is undoubtedly a powerful weapon for attacking strongholds.

Each of these three types of magic has a specific application scenario.

Moreover, Zellir could also see that the water of cutting consumed a great deal of magical power.

After completing the spell, Riley looked even more exhausted than when he had cast ten level-two spells in a row.

The water blade only lasted for a brief moment, disappearing immediately after completing its slash.

That was awesome! I really enjoyed watching all the magic today!
"well-done."

Marvin nodded. "The difficulty of the Water of Cutting is among the highest of all level three elemental spells."

"but."

Marvin changed the subject, "It's not enough, the casting time has already exceeded five seconds."

"Your understanding of the spell's structure is not yet perfect, and the form of the water blade is not stable. There are still some areas that need improvement."

As he spoke, Marvin patted Riri on the shoulder. "Keep it up. Use meditation to enhance your magic manipulation skills. You've made great progress today, and I believe you'll take that step soon."

Riri looked a little disappointed, but he quickly adjusted his mindset.

"Yes, Professor Marvin!"

Although he failed the assessment, the monks on the viewing platform still applauded Ruili.

"That's already amazing, Ruili!"

"Keep it up! You'll definitely pass next time!"

"You must be the youngest junior mage in the Blackrock Town branch!"

Various words of encouragement rose and fell.

Ruili waved to the viewing platform to express his gratitude, and Marvin followed suit.

However, he spotted Zellir in the crowd at a glance.

A smile immediately appeared on Marvin's lips, and he waved to Zelil.

The other mages also looked in the direction Marvin was waving, and many eyes immediately focused on Zelil.

Zellier was a little confused.

After adding these spells to the analysis queue, he was preparing to make his escape.

Zellier pointed to himself and asked loudly, somewhat uncertainly, "Professor Marvin, are you looking for me?"

“It’s you, come down!” Marvin nodded.

Zellier was a little unsure, but he still went down the steps from the viewing platform and came to the center of the venue.

“Come on, you two are outstanding mages among your peers. Get to know each other,” Marvin said.

“Hello, my name is Riley Schwach.” Riley extended his hand to Zelil.

"Hello, my name is Zelier."

Zellir… Riley’s thick eyebrows lifted slightly.

"Zeril, how's your magic training going lately?" Instructor Marvin asked.

“It’s not bad, I guess. I’m working hard every day,” Zellier said.

“Then come on, Instructor Manlin told me you know the Flame Breath Technique.”

Marvin gestured, "Show me your level three magic, I'm quite curious."

Riri's interest was piqued. He had heard his mentor, Marvin, mention Zelil as a very talented mage.

But it seems he only passed the magic apprentice rating not long ago, how could he have mastered level three magic so quickly?

And supposedly he's an adventurer...

Is there really time for meditation and spiritual practice when you're constantly out doing missions?
After a moment's thought, Zellier said, "Instructor Marvin, I'd like to demonstrate a different kind of magic. Would you mind guiding me on my Arcane Missiles?"

Mentor Manlin once said that Mentor Marvin was a senior arcane mage, so he must have a deeper understanding of arcane magic.

Both Flame Breath and Arcane Missiles are level 3 spells, but Zelier can cast Flame Breath in a little over six seconds and Arcane Missiles in a little over seven seconds.

He couldn't figure out what the difference was.

Perhaps casting arcane magic in front of Mentor Marvin will yield some unexpected guidance?
"Oh? You can also use Arcane Missiles?"

Hearing this, Marvin became even more surprised. "Come on, let me see."

"Then I'll start."

Zellier adjusted his breathing.

He cleared his mind of all distractions, focused his spirit, and began to outline the spell structure of Arcane Missiles along the established path.

Magic flowed from the seed of the spring, surging rapidly according to the guidance of the spirit.

Strands of light were already swirling in Zellir's palm, then condensing into a prismatic crystal that exuded a dangerous aura.

Arcane Missiles!

"call out!"

The rhomboid missile swept away and struck the stone wall that Riley had just summoned.

"boom!!!"

A violent explosion rang out, sending stone chips flying everywhere.

The violent magic dissipated, blasting a crater the size of a washbasin into the stone wall!
On the viewing platform, many magic apprentices let out soft gasps, their eyes filled with envy.

This magic apprentice named Zellir looks much younger than them, yet he can wield arcane missiles so skillfully.

Although it didn't meet the standard of a lower-level mage to complete the casting within five seconds, the level of completion was already very high, and the power was also amazing.

"Yes, Not Bad."

Marvin's face was full of approval.

"Your strength is far greater than I imagined. You've mastered the third-level arcane magic, Arcane Missiles, so quickly. Why didn't you come to me for guidance sooner? Did you think I, your mentor, couldn't teach you well?"

"No, that's not it... I just wanted to cultivate on my own slowly," Zellier said a little embarrassed.

"Generally speaking, the only way to increase casting speed is to gradually optimize the spell structure yourself, but there was a big misconception in your energy accumulation process just now, which greatly affected the efficiency."

Marvin said earnestly.

“Arcane magic and elemental magic are fundamentally different in how they are cast. Take Riley’s Water Cutting spell just now as an example. He needs to sense the water element first, then gather and activate it, and finally complete the casting.”

"This is a process from the outside in, and it is also the energy storage concept of elemental magic, but arcane magic is different."

"The primary medium for arcane magic is your own magical power. It does not depend on any external environment, nor does it need to sense any elements. In other words, when arcane magic is cast, it does not need to proceed from the outside in, but rather starts directly from within to complete its construction."

“But when you were casting the spell just now, I could feel that you spent at least a second sensing your surroundings—this only applies to elemental magic, but it’s completely unnecessary for arcane magic.”

Marvin finally corrected, "Skip this step and just focus on the flow of magic within your body."

Zellier carefully considered Marvin's words and suddenly realized the truth.

That's it!

(End of this chapter)