Wizards begin with Occlumency.

Chapter 171 Six Draws, 404 on the Brink of Death

The first day of the new semester.

Link was very happy because he had moved to a new place.

They moved from a dormitory building to a detached villa near the border lake.

How can a qualified wizard live with a wizarding apprentice?

That's beneath your dignity!

The college didn't change it before because it was a holiday, the management was on vacation, and the administrative system wasn't running smoothly.

So what if the Tower Spirit had already arranged for the intelligent puppets to clean up the villa?

We still have to wait for approval from the relevant leaders, right?

After moving, Link didn't waste any time and continued to study second, third, and fourth-year material in the lakeside laboratory.

After a full day of hard study, I returned to the villa.

The intelligent puppet butler kindly reminds you that the academy has sent you a new meditation method.

Please check your mail promptly, Link.

With double happiness on his mind, Link was even happier.

He had been waiting for this day for a whole month.

However, Link understood the academy's approach.

Knowing that the academy didn't immediately distribute the new meditation method to him wasn't because they forgot, or because they were delaying it like with the villa issue.

But haste makes waste.

Having just been promoted to a formal wizard, I am still adjusting to various aspects of life.

This month is a good opportunity to catch up on knowledge and solidify the foundation.

Especially the precise control over mental power, which surged to over 150 points after the leap in the essence of life.

In daily life, this manifests as the ability to control and exert one's aura of power.

From an outward display of authority that is not angry and even more so when angry, it has transformed into a return to simplicity and inner restraint.

This allowed the group of friends and the socially awkward group to return to their former selves, daring to joke and play around in front of him, instead of being restrained and unable to let loose.

With anticipation, I took out the meditation scroll.

At first glance, Link was speechless again.

It's still the "Water and Wood Mutual Generation Meditation Method," but with an added suffix: Wizard's Edition.

So the four levels of the "Water and Wood Mutual Generation Meditation Method" I learned before were just the apprentice level.

He thought that after his promotion, he would have to switch to a higher level of meditation.

Who would have thought that it was a complete set, and there might even be a Sage's Manual waiting for Link to learn and practice.

Upon entering the study, Link used his mental energy to contact the scroll at a specific frequency and read the Wizarding Book, "The Water and Wood Interdependence Meditation Method".

Unlike the Apprentice series, which is divided into four parts, the Wizard series has only one part.

Link summarized the content of this level of meditation in his own words.

It is essentially about the growth, transformation, and sublimation of spiritual power.

The Wizarding Chronicles states that the spiritual power of ordinary people and apprentices is ethereal and elusive, the most primitive formless and intangible.

However, through the practice of meditation, apprentices can transform the illusory into the real and manipulate mental power.

After being promoted to a formal wizard, spiritual power becomes like air—intangible yet tangible.

The practice of this meditation method involves transforming spiritual power from intangible to tangible, and then condensing and sublimating it.

To make it more intuitive, water is used as a metaphor for spiritual power in the scroll.

The gaseous state of water is used as a metaphor for the spiritual properties of a first-level formal wizard;

The liquid state of water is used as a metaphor for the spiritual properties of a second-level formal wizard;

The crystalline state of water is used as a metaphor for the spiritual properties of a level three formal wizard.

Therefore, this meditation method has only two steps: first increase the quantity, and then change the nature.

Repeat this three times.

It's really that simple.

However, the will runes, element runes, and rule runes involved differ in each of the three stages, and there are many of them.

Link isn't afraid of having a large number of runes; the more the better.

This proves that this meditation method is not bad.

There's no time like the present.

Now that I've got the Wizarding Book meditation technique, let's start practicing it.

I went to the study.

Light a vial of the premium version of Liming Daylily aromatherapy oil intended for first-level wizards. (See Chapter 98 of Volume 2)

It helps to relieve a slightly tired mind.

Just as Link was about to activate the "Multi-threaded Thinking" state card to quickly learn the Wizarding Chapter meditation method, he suddenly realized that he had been relying too much on the supercomputing state lately.

This is not good; it will reduce your ability to learn independently.

We must not develop this bad habit.

It must be changed!

So Link casually took out the housewarming gift, or rather, the apology for the delay, that the academy had given him when he moved today: ten standard level two magic stones.

He silently chanted in his mind, "Draw a card."

The magic stone disappeared, and the sixth card draw, which had no special effects, began instantly and ended just as quickly.

Bring up the system panel to see what card you drew.

Link Grand

Wizard aptitude: Level 4, Innate mental strength 17, high affinity for water element, high affinity for wood element.

Wizard Rank: Level 1 Official Wizard, Mental Strength: 152

0st Ring Sorcery:

Water Element (28): Lesser Mist Rain (Innovation), Water Shield (Innovation), Water Ball (Perfect), Water Purification (Perfect), Water Blade (Perfect), Ice Cone (Perfect)...

Wood Element (28): Growth Spell (Perfect), Thorn Entanglement (Innovation), Thorn Whiplash (Perfect), Leaf Arrow Spell (Perfect), Withering Spell (Perfect), Green Field Tracking (Perfect)...

Innate Sorcery: Kailan Armor (Variant)

1st Ring Sorcery: None

Card Pack: "Multi-threaded Thinking" Status Card, "Designated Talent" Upgrade Card

Used: Occlumency Learning Card, Pomona Sprout's Botanical Talent Card, Philius Flitwick's Charms Talent Card, Severus Snape's Potions Talent Card

Card draw count: 0 (100 standard level 2 magic stones)

After reading it, Link was dumbfounded. How come there was another "Designated Talent" upgrade card?

It's really strange.

After venting, attention focused on the "Designated Talent" upgrade card.

Link then learned that he could designate a talent card and upgrade it.

Of the three talent cards, the "Botany Talent" was a great help in the early stages and has continued to be helpful in learning Pharmacology and Alchemy Pharmacology ever since.

After all, plants are the primary source of raw materials for pharmaceuticals.

The "Potion Mastery" talent is the core asset for earning "credits" and magic stones.

Link's talent in "Potion Studies" played a crucial role in his rapid mastery of potionology and alchemical potionology, enabling him to become a reasonably qualified pharmacist and potion developer.

However, if Link were to choose one of the three talents to upgrade, the "Charms" talent would be the best choice.

After becoming a full wizard, a wizard apprentice will study at a higher academy for a year.

This year refers only to the year of education at the advanced academy, not including the six months of internship at the front lines.

In cases where a candidate is promoted to a first-level formal wizard ahead of schedule within the four-year period, there will be a grace period of six months to one year.

In other words, Link's current situation—not entering an advanced academy for further study—

Instead, they should use this time to study independently, solidify their foundation, and learn as many first-level witchcraft spells as possible in advance.

This is a "perk" that the academy gives to true geniuses!

Strictly speaking, Link has less than a year before he has to go to the front line for practical training.

The so-called frontline battlefield refers to those worlds in the myriad realms that are about to have their world origins devoured by the world will of the wizarding world, but where native inhabitants still resist.

In such worlds, the world's will can guarantee the normal use of magic, but it cannot guarantee the normal use of all magical artifacts.

Since magical artifacts often malfunction, wizards fighting "counter-terrorism" battles in such worlds can only rely on witchcraft.

Therefore, making good use of this year to learn as many first-level witchcraft techniques as possible is of paramount importance.

What is there to hesitate about?

"I want to upgrade the 'Felius Flitwick's Charisma Talent Card'."

Link gave the instructions.

There are still no special effects; the change occurs instantly.

The "Felius Flitwick's Charisma Talent" talent card is destroyed, and a new card is generated.

"Witchcraft Specialization" talent card!

Use it immediately without hesitation.

It doesn't feel much different, except for a newer understanding of casting innate magic based on "seeds".

Only a tiny bit of improvement.

Not big.

Hehehe...

Link's lips curled up wildly, and he almost burst out laughing like a pig.

After the super-modification, the improvement of one's innate sorcery is so easy. As for ordinary level 1 sorcery and level 0 sorcery, needless to say.

It will definitely be more noticeable.

After a moment of triumph, Link calmed himself down and focused his mind.

Getting back to business, I began to carefully read the Wizard's Guide to Meditation.

I'll stick to self-study and never rely on cheat codes.

tonight!

A promise is a promise.

do as promised.

The next day.

Link woke up early in the morning.

I stretched and accidentally activated the "multi-threaded thinking" state card.

That was so careless.

I'll definitely pay attention next time.

But since it's already open, let's channel the computing power towards the Wizarding Chapter's meditation method.

Sigh, what a pity!

The "enlightenment" took only 20 seconds, plus last night's self-study.

Link may not be an expert on the Wizarding World's meditation techniques, but he is at least very familiar with them.

While it was still fresh in his mind, Link immediately engaged in a deep meditation.

Experience firsthand the effects of the meditation technique from The Wizarding World.

The meditation ended shortly afterward.

It feels very moisturizing.

Just like the difference between H6 and H6K.

Link had previously speculated about the increasingly longer meditation sessions. (See Chapter 53 of Volume 1)

Now, Link can responsibly tell his past self:

The meditation efficiency of a first-class wizard is five times that of a third-class wizard apprentice, ten times that of a second-class wizard apprentice, and twenty times that of a first-class wizard apprentice.

A deep meditation session takes no more than ten minutes.

After finishing his meditation, Link didn't go to the cafeteria for a meal.

Instead, they went to the restaurant and enjoyed a delicious breakfast served by their intelligent puppet butler.

Regardless of Link's own thoughts, now that he is a first-level official wizard, he must keep pace with other wizards in many matters at the academy.

For example, there is a difference between a wizard's apprentice and a full-fledged wizard.

What kind of formal wizard would spend all day eating in the dining hall with a bunch of wizarding apprentices?

Even if the person involved doesn't care, what about the other formal wizards?

They will care.

Your perspective is determined by where you sit!

From the day he became a full-fledged wizard, Link's words and actions represented the whole.

During the holiday, being able to dine with Jasmine, the Brothers, and the Social Anxiety Group was already the limit of what Link could do.

After all, at that time, the college had not yet announced his promotion, nor had it arranged a villa for him.

Continuing to do this now will not be good for either of us.

Jasmine understood this, and then her mood involuntarily dropped.

Understanding is one thing, but the emotional aspect is another.

So, Jasmine walked to the vicinity of the cafeteria, and suddenly felt a surge of anger.

She stormed to Link's villa and barged into the dining room.

He barely greeted Link, snatched the breakfast Link had already eaten a few bites of, and began to chew it in silence.

Why can't we eat together now that you've become a full-fledged wizard?

Heh heh, I just don't believe it.

Go ahead and kick me out if you dare!

Link glanced at Jasmine, who was clearly being unreasonable, and shook his head helplessly.

He didn't say anything, but simply waved to the intelligent puppet butler to make another breakfast in the intelligent kitchen.

This relieved Jasmine.

It wasn't easy for her to muster up this courage; she was also afraid of losing face.

"Eat slowly, don't choke."

Seeing that Jasmine was eating too quickly, Link pushed the hot drink next to him over and kindly advised her to stop.

"Waaah..."

Jasmine, who had previously tried to hide her shyness by eating large mouthfuls, mumbled a few words with her mouth full of food before accepting Link's kindness.

She swallowed her food with difficulty, patted the nascent Justice, took a breath, and then gulped down her hot drink.

I feel so much better now!

He said casually just now:

"The breakfast here is much better than the cafeteria's. It would be even better if I could eat here every day. I don't want to eat in the cafeteria anymore."

Link smiled and asked playfully, "Then how can I ensure you can have such a delicious breakfast every day?"

Jasmine's eyes lit up; sensing an opportunity, she tentatively suggested, "You have quite a few rooms here. How about I move in?"

To make her point more convincing, Jasmine emphasized, "Your place is so big, it's too lonely living alone. If I move in, at least it'll bring some life to your place, I can talk to you, and keep you company. Isn't that great?"

"Yes, that's wonderful!"

Link smiled and agreed.

"Well……"

Jasmine was surprised that Link was persuaded so easily. She paused for a moment before asking in astonishment, "You agreed so easily? I was planning to negotiate a little longer."

"What, you don't want me to agree?"

Link's smile widened, and he teased, "Then I've changed my mind."

"You dare!"

Jasmine immediately glared at him, put her hands on her hips, and tried her best to look fierce.

"hehe……"

Link smiled but didn't continue teasing. He simply pulled over the breakfast brought by the intelligent puppet butler and began to eat.

Link had his reasons for readily agreeing to Jasmine's request to move in with him.

I absolutely do not want to be a pervert who would be executed!

At this stage, it is least appropriate for his enemies, such as the Rukia family, to take revenge on him.

Because he was on the college's list of key talents to be cultivated and protected.

If retaliation is carried out, it will inevitably incur severe punishment from the academy!

However, this is also the best time to take revenge on him.

Fines can be paid, but there's a limit to how severe the punishment can be.

But time waits for no one.

Given Link's demonstrated talent, aptitude, and rapid advancement, the longer this drags on, the more difficult he will become to deal with.

Therefore, Link was worried that some people would use Jasmine as a point of attack against him.

Even if that time comes, he will never make a decision or choice that is detrimental to his own interests.

However, it's best to avoid trouble in advance if possible.

Jasmine was unaware of Link's thoughts; she was simply happy that she had achieved the purpose of her trip.

After breakfast, she happily and hurried to the classroom.

Two semesters of consistent effort have cultivated a good habit of previewing lessons before class.

If it is not necessary, it should not be broken.

After leaving his plate for the intelligent puppet butler to clean, Link returned to his study to begin his studies for the day.

After a month of study, we have completed the course materials and references for grades two, three, and four, and only the grade four materials remain to be mastered.

Link prepared to intensify his attack and take the hill as soon as possible.

Then focus intently on level 1 rule runes and level 1 sorcery.

Time should not be wasted.

(End of this chapter)