The Wizard: Starting as a Corpse Burial Man - An Infinite Side Hustle

Although the centaur Novak could not directly sense the mystical talents of the people present.

But he also knew.

There must be a significant difference in occult talent among the many wizarding apprentices, and even between wizarding apprentices and bystanders.

Whether drawing a painting-type spell scroll or activating a corresponding painting by using mental energy, one can receive the blessing of one's own mystical talent.

Conversely, the gap between the various assessors will widen further.

This is not what the centaur Novak saw.

He abhorred anything that would reduce the concentration of ether contained within his knowledge.

Even wizarding apprentices are no exception.

But Novak doesn't dislike geniuses.

Therefore, there is no specific target for those who come here to observe the proceedings using a "listening pass".

Instead, they chose a fairer assessment method.

After explaining the assessment content, the centaur wizard used his portable spatial alchemy tool.

Then he took out an easel that could automatically activate the magic contained within the painting.

After slightly adjusting the easel so that the spell could target the giant octopus-shaped paint golem, he casually selected a wizard apprentice.

Let them be the first to start the test.

The next moment, a wizard apprentice with eyes of various different species on his face stood up.

Then he placed the painting-shaped spell scroll depicting a werewolf on the easel.

But in Ansu's eyes, the painting depicting the werewolf was somewhat abstract.

The ways in which the various colors are composed are also somewhat bizarre.

Although its color is different from that of a typical werewolf.

However, relying on the soul perception ability brought about by the combination of mental and mysterious attributes, Ansu sensed the proportions of the pigments in the werewolf painting.

The various pigments blend together very well.

The compatibility is no less than 90%.

Ansu had some guesses.

"It's estimated that among the dozens of eyes on his face, some can see more colors, or can perceive more other information."

So, in his eyes, this painting is normal, right?

Thinking of this.

Ansu plans to modify himself to make it easier to use alchemical pigments when he has time.

This allows the drawn painting-type spell scrolls to not only receive bonuses from mystical attributes and related knowledge, but also bonuses from physical attributes.

While Ansu was considering whether to use bones or paint for the modification, and what specific modification methods to use...

The easel containing the werewolf painting immediately lit up with a faint light.

Immediately afterwards, wisps of ether particles emerged from the easel and merged into the painting.

As it continues to absorb ether particles, the werewolf's image becomes increasingly clear.

Until it is materialized.

A werewolf, nearly 3 meters tall, with fur covered in various bright colors and a ferocious face, then appeared.

The moment it was born, the werewolf faced the location of the giant octopus, baring its teeth.

Immediately afterwards, the werewolf ran towards the octopus on all fours.

At the same time, the octopus waved its eight tentacles, which had shield-shaped patterns on their surfaces.

In an instant.

After a buzzing sound.

With each distortion of space, a semi-transparent energy shield immediately appeared on the surface of the giant octopus.

Then came the second layer, the third layer, the fourth layer...

Until you reach the eighth floor.

The number of shields is the same as the number of tentacles with shield-shaped patterns.

The eighth shield had barely been formed when the werewolf, also born from the scroll of a painting-like spell, charged in.

Then it suddenly raised its claws and stabbed towards the outermost layer of the shield.

boom!

A loud bang rang out and quickly spread in all directions.

The cracks quickly spread throughout the shield.

But the shield did not break immediately.

So the werewolf continued to use its claws and fangs to attack the shield created by the giant octopus.

A series of crisp sounds rang out again.

The energy shield shattered after the werewolf launched three more attacks.

At the same time, a mark resembling a slash immediately appeared on the surface of one of the giant octopus's tentacles.

Then it broke with a "crack".

It felt like being cut by an invisible blade.

"I see."

Upon seeing this, Ansu and everyone present immediately understood the octopus's specific abilities:

It can summon energy shields through its tentacles.

When the shield breaks, the corresponding octopus tentacle will also break.

It is also considered as one point.

Only after breaking through the four layers of shields and shattering the four octopus tentacles can one be considered to have passed the test.

At the same time, the werewolf born from the painting was using its fangs and claws to destroy the shield made by the giant octopus.

Then, even more crisp sounds rang out.

But the werewolf was just a paint puppet, and one that was created from a painting by a wizard's apprentice.

Unlike the giant octopus created by Novak, a centaur who was a formal wizard, it could not last for a long time.

Moreover, each layer of the shield is stronger than the previous one.

Therefore, after attacking for a while, the werewolf's body began to become semi-transparent.

The attack frequency and the damage dealt also decreased accordingly.

Until soon after.

Before the sixth layer of shield could be destroyed, the materialized werewolf disappeared as it became increasingly transparent.

It later reappeared in the form of a portrait on the painting.

"5 points, you passed the test."

As the centaur Novak spoke, he cast a healing spell.

The giant octopus's severed tentacles were repaired at a speed visible to the naked eye.

Several seconds later, the other party completely returned to its original state.

Once the healing was complete, the centaur Novak randomly selected another wizard apprentice.

Then they were also asked to begin the assessment.

Just like the previous wizard apprentice, the other party placed the corresponding painting-type spell scroll on the easel.

Then, under the influence of an equal number of ether particles, corresponding pigment-type puppets were created.

Thus, they launched an attack on the giant octopus.

Before the attack could arrive, the giant octopus once again swung its eight shield-shaped tentacles, creating another series of translucent energy shields.

Seeing this, Ansu began to analyze the assessment in her mind.

Besides the rules that are explicitly stated, there should be some hidden rules as well.

Ansu observed it briefly with the naked eye.

This allowed them to calculate the distance between the easel and the giant octopus:

10 m.

Paint golems created by painting-type spell scrolls are usually located near the easel, about 10 meters away from the octopus.

Furthermore, the giant octopus will remove all shields before the next examinee's assessment begins.

Only when a new pigment golem is born will it create an energy shield by waving its tentacles.

Ansu felt that she had a vague idea of ​​the hidden rules.

Fortunately, my paintings have some special effects besides summoning paint golems.

Perhaps by using their special abilities, they can directly sever the giant octopus's eight tentacles and thus pass the test.

They will also receive additional performance bonuses.