I materialized a sci-fi fortress in a magical world.

Next, Luo Yue tried out three classic first-tier spells: [Wind Blade], [Ice Spike], and [Electric Arc].

The conclusion is that their power is the same, with [Fireball] having the largest range, [Wind Blade] having the fastest casting speed, and the remaining two having a slight advantage in flight time.

However, the difference is very small and can only be seen in high-end practice ranges that can display precise values.

There are no game mechanics like "igniting fireballs", "slowing down ice spikes", or "overloading with fire and lightning", and there are no fancy visual effects, making it seem very simple.

No wonder that "street mage" kept throwing fireballs...

Next, Royo tried the first attack spell in the mystical arts—[Mental Interference]

The crystal ball didn't react at all...

That's normal. The effect of this spell is only to make the target feel dizzy for a short time. Of course, it won't work if you cast it at a target.

"How about trying the third-tier one?"

Luo Yue thought of [Explosive Flame].

He originally intended to use it directly, but hesitated for a moment, abandoned the chanting, and instead took out a scroll he had carved himself.

This practice range is too high-end. What if there's a surveillance camera or something? Wouldn't it expose our secret practice?

Anyway, the scrolls I carve are all perfect, so the effect is the same as when I cast them myself, except that I skip the chanting step.

I've engraved so many scrolls, can't I enjoy them?

Luo Yue then infused magic into the scroll, activating it, and a ball of flame roared out.

bang~

The three targets were engulfed by the blast radius and swayed slightly. The heat wave and shockwave that should have roared out were absorbed by the special material of the targets and converted into a string of data on the crystal ball:

Spell: [Explosive Flame], Power 5, Kill radius greater than 18 meters, Casting time 0.2 seconds, Spell travel time 2.1 seconds, Critical hit rate 100%...

Luo Yue looked at it and widened his eyes slightly.

The difference is really that big?

Don't be fooled by the fact that the power only increases by 2 points. Those 2 points represent two different ranks, enough to shake the mana shield of a fifth-tier mage.

That's a fifth-tier item!

Within a school of thought, one could enjoy the treatment of a 'master'; on the market, one could establish a small school of thought or be kept as a retainer by a powerful noble; on the battlefield, one would be equivalent to the tactical status of a fifth-generation fighter jet on Earth.

While "shaking" doesn't mean "breaking through," it at least means we're not powerless.

As for the kill radius, that was exactly what Luo Yue had expected. However, the casting time was quite glaring, 0.2 seconds, which is practically instantaneous.

"No wonder I can get 5 silver coins for a single scroll. With the power of this spell, it would be worth many times more outside. Heh~ It seems I'm just a slightly higher-level working beast of burden."

Luo Yue made a self-deprecating remark, but he had no intention of secretly selling it.

Some money shouldn't be earned. If you get caught selling this kind of thing illegally, it'll really be a disaster for your entire family...

"If I had that kind of power and status, I wouldn't need to... never mind, I shouldn't think so much. I'd rather practice my spells more."

Luo Yue shook his head, clearing his mind of distractions, and continued to practice the newly mastered first-tier spell.

If we encounter any danger or trouble in the future, we will still have to rely on these 'legal' means.

He practiced until his magic was completely depleted before leaving the mage tower and resuming his routine night run.

A mage needs a strong physique!

As he ran, a bold little bird suddenly landed on his head and made a strange cry:

"Junior, junior."

"Huh?"

Luo Yue stopped, took the little wooden bird from her senior's house off her head, and heard it continue speaking:

"I'm going out to help you get a spot at the Night Banquet, and I won't be back for another week, so I miss you a lot."

"No need, senior, I don't really need that."

"Have you tried on the clothes I bought for you? Do you like them? Remember to wear them for me when I get back."

"Sigh~ I'm chatting across servers again..."

"Remember to take care of yourself. Don't worry about me. It's just a small thing. I'll be back as soon as possible. Then we can go on a date in the city, okay?"

"good!"

"I've had the short skirt, stockings, and high heels you mentioned made to order. They'll be ready when I get back..."

The bird ran out of power before it could finish speaking, yet it was still able to fly away on its own and disappear into the night.

"They'd rather use the remaining battery power for the return trip than convey a few more words. This design concept is quite abstract. What if there's something really important? Wouldn't that be awkward? They might as well raise a strong pigeon."

After venting his frustrations, Luo Yue adjusted his night run route and headed towards a nearby brightly lit commercial street.

He remembered there was a shop specializing in religious artifacts there, which should have some legitimate communication religious artifacts.

But soon, he slunk out under the mocking gaze of the shop assistant.

The messenger bird is great; it's so cute.

........................

"Your Highness, the magic practice room upstairs has been cleaned out. Would you like to go for a stroll to relax?"

In the luxurious workshop next to Luo Yue's, the old nanny's voice came from the air.

The girl, who was lying on the sofa reading a novel, hesitated for a moment, then nodded.

"Alright, I haven't practiced magic in a while. I've been wanting to go for a while, but that damn Austin deliberately prevented people from cleaning the place, intentionally making things difficult for me."

As she spoke, she took off her nightgown, put on a very proper robe, and then put on the auxiliary equipment such as rings and earrings one by one. Finally, she picked up a magic circle with a crown carved at the top.

Although it is somewhat tedious, it is a necessary step for any respectable and serious monk.

Equipment is an important component of combat power, and mastering its use is also an important training exercise.

Surely no one goes to the practice field without wearing gear, right?

After dawdling for more than half an hour, the girl finally got dressed and, accompanied by the unseen old nanny, walked into the practice field.

In fact, no one in the entire Mage Tower, or even the entire Maple Leaf City, dared to truly imprison her freedom.

But once you leave the mage tower, there are always many eyes watching from the shadows, and all sorts of unknown 'flies' will swarm you.

The girl decided not to go out at all.

But the birdcage she truly wanted to escape wasn't here...

"By the way, judging from the timing, the [Night Banquet] is about to begin, right?"

The girl didn't rush to start practicing. Instead, she gathered her inner magic power and activated it while asking a question.

"Yes, as agreed with His Majesty, the Grand Duke sent you an invitation to the Night Banquet this morning."

As the old woman spoke, she prepared drinks, medicine, and handkerchiefs for the girl, and then released her spiritual power to check the training ground environment.

"Although it can't compare to Your Highness's previous training ground, the facilities are still barely acceptable."

"Hmph~ This is a rural place, we'll have to make do."

The girl snorted coldly, frowned slightly, and touched the crystal ball in front of her.

"Huh? What's this...?"