Dark Wizard: Rise! My undead army!

The upgraded panel was incredibly efficient; within just three days, the analysis of two level 0 tricks was completed.

Lynn inscribed these two spells into the "spiritual core".

Including the previous [Miniature Soul Impact], these three tricks together occupy about half of his current mental core's capacity.

The number of level 0 spells a first-level wizard apprentice can inscribe in their mental core depends primarily on the total amount and quality of their mental energy, as well as the complexity of the spell model.

Different level 0 tricks have different levels of model complexity and require different amounts of "mental bandwidth".

Lynn currently has 18 points of mental strength, which can be counted as 18 "units" of carrying capacity.

The simplest magical tricks (such as ignition, cleaning, etc.) only occupy 1 "unit" of capacity.

The [Weak Soul Impact] has a relatively delicate structure, and due to the influence of Lynn's superior soul talent, it only occupies 2 units.

【Hand of Bones】is a necromancy spell with a medium structure, occupying 3 units.

Its effect is to summon a pale, skeletal claw made of energy from the ground or the void, which can be used to grab, strike, or tear.

The size, strength, and duration of the bone claws are positively correlated with the precision of the infused magical and spiritual power.

Its advantages include combining control, energy, and physical attacks, making it highly versatile. It can be used to retrieve objects from a distance, restrict enemy movement, or launch attacks from unexpected angles.

The downside is that it consumes relatively more magical energy than [Weak Soul Impact], and the bone claws have limited strength, making them easily broken by powerful attacks.

Controlling the bone claws for precise or rapid movement requires a continuous expenditure of mental energy.

But Lynn was still very satisfied. This magic was very versatile; it could control enemies, control objects, attack, and even defend.

It lasts for a long time and can be used as several skills.

The [Skeleton Armor] involves full-body protection, has a more complex structure, and occupies 4 units.

It can instantly condense a layer of close-fitting armor composed of negative energy and skeletal phantoms on the body surface, which can effectively resist physical attacks and some energy impacts.

Its advantages include considerable defensive capabilities, especially effective against physical attacks such as swords and blades, and fast casting speed, which can cover the entire body with almost a thought.

The downside is that it continuously consumes magical power to maintain itself, and the consumption of magical power will accelerate when attacked. It is also less effective at defending against special damage such as pure soul attacks and high-temperature flames.

After mastering three level 0 tricks, Lynn's combat ability underwent a qualitative leap.

He practiced repeatedly inside the cabin until he could perform it instantly, almost instinctively.

At the same time, he also gained an understanding of the energy consumption of these spells.

With his total magical power, he can normally unleash ten instances of "weak mental impact".

[Hand of Bones] can be released more than three times, each lasting one hundred seconds and performing three "powerful strikes".

The [Bone Armor] has the highest consumption, and its duration depends on the level of "attacks taken". When not attacked, it can last for seventy seconds.

When the witch's power is exhausted, if the battle is not ended, one can only passively take the beating.

Without relying on meditation, simply relying on the natural absorption and transformation of the "spiritual core" results in an extremely slow recovery rate of magical power.

As his understanding of these witchcraft techniques deepened, a bold idea began to sprout in his mind:

"The [Skeleton Armor] is a protective outer shell covering the entire body, while the [Skeleton Hand] is a creation manipulated detached from the body..."

"If we combine them, could we create a semi-automatic, all-around offensive and defensive 'combat bone puppet'?"

If it were modified further and assembled into a fully functional, skeletal "Gundam," it would be even more perfect.

This idea thrilled him.

If successful, it would be like having an extra fearless bodyguard out of thin air!

Just imagine how wonderful it would be to combine different spells to create a powerful "giant"!

I remembered an anime I watched in a past life.

"I'll form the head..."

"I will form the torso..."

"I'll form the arms..."

"I'll form the hemorrhoids..."

...

How inspiring!

With this in mind, Lynn immediately focused all his attention on trying it out.

Using the panel's analytical capabilities, he disassembled and analyzed the two sorcery models in his mind, trying to find the point of connection.

However, reality dealt him a heavy blow.

The integration of witchcraft models is far more than a simple jigsaw puzzle.

The core rune circuits of the two models are fundamentally conflicting. The energy flow of the [Skeleton Armor] converges inward to stabilize itself, while the [Skeleton Hand] extends outward to manipulate external objects.

Forcibly piecing them together not only failed to produce a synergistic effect, but also caused the model structure to become extremely unstable, almost triggering a shock to the mental core during the simulation construction phase.

"No... Energy circuit conflict, core runes incompatible... Lacking an intelligent core to maintain 'autonomous action,' this is simply not a realm that a level 0 spell can handle..."

After several failed attempts, Lynn's face turned pale, and he had to give up this far-fetched idea.

"I was too impatient."

He calmed down and realized the problem.

"While the 'analysis' function is powerful, it requires a large amount of knowledge as a foundation, and my knowledge base is too weak."

"They know nothing about the basics of energy circulation, the principles of rune chimera, or even basic necromancy."

"Without theoretical support, it is impossible to achieve this level of innovation simply through imagination and panel optimization."

This experience of failure clarified his future learning direction, prompting him to absorb a large amount of knowledge to solidify his foundation and learn from the strengths of others.

Wizardry has never been a profession where one can reach the top simply by learning the magic and techniques of predecessors.

Every powerful wizard needs to accumulate a great deal of knowledge, not only to understand how witchcraft is constructed and how it is cast, but also to understand the underlying principles.

Only by truly "mastering" witchcraft and deciphering its corresponding "rules" can one embody "greatness".

It shares a similar essence with the concept of "Tao" in the Eastern world.

Having gained some insight, Lynn gave up studying witchcraft, as it was not something he, as a young Karami, could design at this point.

At the same time, the resolution of "Soul Whisper Meditation" steadily improved, finally breaking through the 50% mark.

The effects were remarkable; his meditation efficiency nearly doubled, the growth rate of his mental strength and the recovery rate of his magical power were greatly improved, and the faint light at the core became more solid and bright.

If it could be analyzed to 100%, how terrifying would the effect be?

...

Just as Lynn was immersed in cultivation, a strong spatial fluctuation came, and the entire "Netherbone" trembled slightly.

A commotion and shouts from the sailors came from outside the cabin: "Everyone! Assemble on deck! We've arrived at the Academy of Bones!"

After nearly a month of sailing, we've finally arrived!

It should be noted that this was while the "Bone" was traveling at full speed under the possession of the "Megalodon" ghost, and it did not encounter any dangers or obstacles during the voyage.

If it were an ordinary sailboat, it would probably be very difficult to reach the destination successfully.

Lynn took a deep breath, suppressed his excitement, and pushed open the hatch.

When he stepped onto the deck and looked into the distance, even though he was mentally prepared, the scene before him still shocked him!

It felt as if I had entered another world.

The sky was a perpetual dark purple, devoid of the sun, moon, and stars, only offering a dim glow from twisted, vein-like bands of light.

The air was thick with negative energy, cold and oppressive.

In the distance, a colossal tower, whose grandeur and ferocity defy description, stands atop the desolate and lifeless land.

A tower of withered bones!