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

"Does this message also contain ether?"

Ansu was somewhat surprised.

He had thought that the conditions for taking up the post would be triggered only after Sandru arrived.

Little did they expect that a casual remark from Sandru's assistant contained the essence of ether.

Ansu thus met the requirements for employment.

"Confirmed employment."

[Acquired Class - Mystic Transcendent]

[Mystery +2]

[A main class - Corpse Burler has been detected]

[The bonus effect is building up...]

The moment the [Attribute - Mystery] was raised to 3 points, Ansu immediately felt the mist composed of ether become clearer.

The patterns on each ether particle have become clearer and more complex.

Even a single thought can make it disappear from sight and reappear in one's perception.

Thus, the ability to perceive the ether can continue without affecting the field of vision.

I even vaguely sensed that I had gained some new abilities.

at the same time.

The other burial men also heard Belles' description of the ether.

Without further hesitation, he immediately used the [Ether Probing Alchemy Pigment].

Some people, like the burial men and Anzu who wore bone rings, also gained the ability to probe the ether.

His emotions instantly turned into excitement.

However, this type of existence only accounts for one-third.

The other two-thirds of the burial people also used [Ether Probing Alchemy Pigment].

Nothing in front of me has changed.

No fog composed of ether was observed.

"Senior Bells, why... can't I sense the presence of the Aether?"

"Only those with a talent for mysticism of 0.5 or higher can activate the [Ether Probing Alchemical Pigment]."

Bells replied casually:

"However, talent in mysticism can also be improved."

Otherwise, Mr. Sandru wouldn't have selected so many people.

Upon hearing this, the people who had not sensed the etheric burial rekindled their hope.

Until Bales finished adding the remaining words:

"If you want to improve your talent in mysticism, there are only two ways:"

Practice the Ether Meditation Method to absorb ether.

However, this method can only be used after one has sensed the existence of the ether and possesses a sufficiently high aptitude for mysticism.

As for the second option...

It is about constructing new, extraordinary knowledge.

Bells snapped his fingers with his hand that hadn't yet transformed into tentacles.

The next moment, the Gravekeeper Knights corresponding to those with a cryptic talent level below 0.5 all entered the Alchemy Workshop.

"You will need to temporarily join the order of the Gravekeepers."

Learning and understanding the "Death Breathing Method".

Bales then revealed the second way to enhance one's occult talent:

"After deducing new types of extraordinary knowledge."

Ether particles will be incorporated into the 'concept' of this kind of knowledge.

This transforms it into mystical and extraordinary knowledge containing ether.

In contrast.

As the first person to master this knowledge, their occult talent will also receive an additional boost.

If we continue with the deduction...

The concentration of ether within knowledge, as well as one's own mystical talent, will continue to increase...

As Belles spoke, Ansu immediately heard the notification in his mind: "[Buff effect has been formed]".

A series of messages then appeared on the panel:

[Main Class - Corpse Burler]

[Secondary Profession - Mystic Transcendent]

[Bonus Effect 1: Increases the efficiency of gaining free attribute points when burying corpses by 2]

[Bonus Effect 2: When burying a corpse, the chance of gaining knowledge possessed by the corpse during its lifetime is multiplied by 2]

[Bonus Effect 3: Increases the efficiency of deducing occult knowledge related to corpses or the undead by 2]

"Twice the effect?"

Looking at the characters appearing on the panel, Ansu immediately realized the great usefulness of the [Secondary Profession - Mystic Transcendent].

"When you bury the same number of corpses afterward, you will receive twice the free attribute points."

It can even benefit from the latter two effects.

First, learn from the corpses.

Then, by combining this with other extraordinary knowledge, new types of knowledge can be constructed.

This will further enhance the [Mysterious] attribute.

When Anzu analyzed the uses of the bonus effect of [Secondary Profession - Mystic Transcendent].

Belles continued explaining the rules to those who had failed the test:

You have one month.

As he spoke, he held up one finger.

"When the time comes, come back here to test your occult talent."

If one's aptitude for mysticism reaches 0.5, one can continue learning extraordinary knowledge from Mr. Sandru.

"What if...what if no new extraordinary knowledge is deduced?"

One of the burial workers asked the question.

His voice trembled slightly.

After all, each test requires the consumption of [Ether Probing Alchemy Pigment].

He knew that wizards disliked waste.

And they will make use of all available resources.

"The situation is the same as when we tested and drew the [Zombie Inhibition Bandage] before."

The Gravekeepers will take you to visit their laboratory.

Upon hearing this, the person who asked the question immediately turned pale.

He knew that he had already consumed the extraordinary resources provided by the other party.

Once inside the laboratory, the situation will inevitably be worse than that of ordinary people.

The person who buried the body immediately wanted to say something.

But before he could speak, Bells waved his hand.

He gestured to the gravediggers present to take them away.

A short while later.

Two-thirds of the burial workers were taken away from the alchemy workshop.

Even including Belles, the remaining number of people barely reaches double digits.

"The remaining people present all had a psychic talent level of 0.5."

If you can raise your score to 10 within two months, you will be able to participate in the entrance exam for the Wizarding Academy.

This could potentially lead to becoming a "wizard" who transcends all other extraordinary beings.

Bales gave a kind smile to the group of people who might become his companions.

It doesn't quite match the hundreds of tentacles hidden inside the glove.

"There is still a little time before Mr. Sandru's experiment ends."

Before this.

I can answer one of your questions.

Of course, knowledge involving high concentrations of ether cannot be included.

Upon hearing this, the burial workers looked at each other, unsure of what to ask.

The mortician named Tistu, who wore a bone ring shaped like a gold prop, also had questions.

But they all basically contain knowledge of ether.

The ether inherent in mystical knowledge represents the power that knowledge can exert.

If too many people control it, its power will decrease.

Even if asked, they definitely wouldn't tell.

It might even anger Bells, who is a wizarding apprentice.

Thinking of this, Testu abandoned the idea of ​​asking.

...

"Aren't you going to ask?"

Ansu glanced at the many people burying the corpses and confirmed her suspicions.

Ansu originally did not intend to be the first to ask.

After all, he didn't have much knowledge of occultism.

Therefore, I wanted to see if others would ask questions I hadn't thought of.

Since you're not planning to ask...

Ansu was prepared to take advantage of this opportunity to ask questions.

After a moment's thought, Ansu looked at Belles.

"Senior Bells."

What is the definition of "mysticism"?

How can knowledge be deduced to absorb ether and become part of "mysticism"?