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

What is the definition of "mysticism"?

Hearing Ansu's question.

The tentacles that were constantly tangling and surging within the Mars glove paused for a moment, seemingly out of their own accord.

After all, this was the first piece of knowledge he gained after passing the wizarding academy's examination.

Since a considerable number of people possess this information, the concentration of ether contained within it is not high.

Even so, it is still crucial enough.

Therefore, Mars did not refuse to answer this question.

"It is knowledge and information that ordinary people cannot easily achieve, and only a few people possess it."

This would then fall under the category of "mysticism."

Mars summarized it in one sentence.

Then, the explanation of this sentence continues:

"After the invention of fire-making by friction during the tribal period."

Then the primordial ether, which is floating in the air and has not yet been superimposed due to the modification, will be incorporated into the concept of "making fire by friction".

This transforms it into knowledge of "mysticism".

If at this moment, this is the only way to create fire.

Then the initial ether concentration for "fire-making by friction" would become extremely high.

It's even possible to kill a Titan with a single blow by simply waving a torch.

This is at least true when the knowledge of creating fire is held by only one person.

But... things are different now.

Bells glanced at some alchemical tools that would use fire, as well as the many extraordinary flames in the materials section.

Then he continued:

"As flames continued to appear in various settlements of intelligent beings."

The ether contained in all knowledge related to ordinary flames, including "making fire by friction," has been diluted.

It will continue to fall as low as it can go, until it reaches 0.01 points.

Unless it's a new type of "mystical" knowledge developed by wizards based on fire.

Otherwise, relying solely on "making fire by rubbing sticks together" would not unleash its additional power.

Does the increasing number of people possessing knowledge mean that the power of knowledge will continuously decrease...?

Listening to Belles' description, Ansu immediately realized something:

Faced with this situation, there are two optimal solutions.

The first option is to kill everyone who possesses the same type of knowledge.

This causes the concentration of ether contained within knowledge to gradually increase until it returns to its peak state.

The second option is to establish a mystical organization and share the knowledge they possess within a certain scope.

This allows others to build upon this foundation and further deduce more knowledge about ether.

People can then choose from a wealth of extraordinary knowledge.

To prevent too many people from acquiring it, which could cause the ether concentration to drop to 0.01.

Ansu knew that the wizards had chosen the second option.

This led to the establishment of the Wizarding Academy, which occupies one-tenth of the wizarding world.

Perhaps there were those who chose the first option at some point.

However, they were most likely eliminated by wizards, just like most other extraordinary professions that consume a lot of resources.

Otherwise, this place wouldn't be called "The Wizarding World."

Ansu thought to herself.

A short while later.

Just a few minutes after Bells finished speaking, another series of footsteps sounded.

But the visitor was neither the burial man nor the gravedigger.

Instead, it was an elderly man dressed in a black robe with a hunched back.

Everyone present knew the other person's name:

Sandru.

"Teacher, these are the people who can sense the ether."

Upon seeing Sandru arrive at the alchemy workshop, Bells immediately reported the relevant information:

"The remaining burial men who were not aware of the ether were also sent to the Knights."

"Um."

Sandru nodded slightly.

Seeing this, Belles did not linger any longer.

He left the alchemy workshop directly.

This prevents one from accidentally discovering ethereal mystical knowledge that is useless to them but contains etheric elements.

...

Are there only nine people with a talent level greater than 0.5 in mysticism?

Sandru glanced at the many burial men who appeared calm on the surface, but whose expressions were actually quite varied.

Slightly disappointed.

Even if this batch all pass the academy's assessment.

They couldn't even muster the same number of wizard apprentices who died during the escape of the experimental subjects.

Sandru was eager to gather enough apprentices as soon as possible to absolve the academy of its punishment.

After all, under these circumstances, the amount of extraordinary materials provided by the academy will be greatly reduced.

Sandru could not arbitrarily create new alchemical pigment formulas.

"It's estimated that it will take another two or three years to raise enough money."

We hope to find someone with good talent who can fill several apprenticeship slots.

Thinking of this, Sandru sighed inwardly at the loss of material.

Then he began to discuss matters of extraordinary knowledge:

Pigments are among the most ancient forms of occult knowledge.

From murals from tribal times to ceiling paintings on building domes.

Later, as the wizarding profession matured, the hull coating of floating ships emerged...

Every era has its own pigment formulas with extremely high ether concentrations, or related knowledge.

However... I will not teach you all the formulas for alchemical pigments that I possess.

Sandru paused, then continued:

"The amount of ether contained in each alchemical pigment formula is limited."

The more people who know about it, the lower the ether concentration.

The effectiveness of this will also be weakened.

and so.

During this period, I will only teach basic knowledge about alchemy pigments.

Only after your value has been demonstrated will I teach you the formula for alchemical pigments with a higher concentration of ether.

Sandru did not hide anything.

There was no need to hide it from a group of burial men who weren't even wizard apprentices.

"Is it just basic knowledge of alchemical pigments?"

That's enough.

An Su thought to herself.

"If this ability is also considered a form of knowledge, and can also be used to unlock new professions."

It's probably similar to the [Burial Man] and the [Gravekeeper].

All you need to do is reach Lv.1, and then meet a few other conditions.

Ansu thought to herself.

Sandru had a sudden thought.

Immediately, a living corpse appeared beside him, its entire body covered in stitches, and which had acquired a pair of nimble hands through the stitching process.

Then they began to use the various alchemy tools in the workshop.

Thus, they processed extraordinary materials.

Grinding, purifying, extracting...

It was as if they were brewing a magic potion.

But Ansu sensed something was wrong.

"This zombie... looks kind of familiar."

Have I seen this somewhere before?

Ansu searched her memory.

Just seconds later, the source of the familiarity came back to mind.

Rose Cemetery

"The living corpse was once like me, a burial person in the Rose Cemetery."

However, I was unable to create the [Zombie Inhibition Bandage].

This led to them being carried away by the Gravekeepers using something resembling a fishing net.

Because the other person also had a lot of sutures on their face, and their eyes were replaced with eyes that looked like an eagle's.

Therefore, they were not recognized immediately.

Only three days have passed...

A former body buryer reappeared before me as a modified zombie.

Ansu's mood immediately sank.

"If I hadn't been able to draw the [Zombie Inhibition Bandage] a few days ago..."

It's probably a living corpse by now.

and...

Even though they gained the ability to explore the ether, they opened a corner of the mysticism.

It is not completely safe either.

It is very possible that unexpected factors could lead to sudden and unannounced death.

Or perhaps they will suffer an end worse than death.

Thinking of this.

Ansu immediately prepared to accelerate the efficiency of improving its strength.

Then they carefully observed the process of the zombies making alchemical pigments.

Sandru would also provide explanations as the undead used various alchemical tools.

"Once the ice crystal flower grows to a certain size, it will absorb ether particles from the surrounding environment."

And it is stored in the veins of the leaf.

Therefore, before extracting from the leaves, it is necessary to remove as much of the leaf except for the veins as possible...

It seems to be due to Sandru's extremely high level of mystery.

Therefore, the efficiency of explaining mysticism has been greatly improved.

A short while later.

As Ansu absorbed the relevant knowledge, the panel notification sounded again.

[Gain Knowledge - Alchemy Pigment Mixing Lv.0]

[The requirements for the "Alchemist" job have been triggered]