Elden Ring, but with Wind Spirit Moon Shadow

Chapter 118: Magic Teacher Tops (Long Chapter)

Bai Shi and others returned to Stonewell.

After sitting down for a while to catch his breath, Bai Shi sent someone to go to the magic teacher Tops to invite him over.

At the same time, in the city of Stonewell.

A building that has been deliberately left empty, with a few small rooms, a bed, a set of tables and chairs, similar to an independent apartment.

This is the room Bai Shi prepared specifically for the magicians who came to seek refuge.

In addition to the magic teacher Tops, there were some other magicians who came to join him.

They were all people who were kicked out when the academy was closed, or they had left the academy before that to pursue other studies.

They had studied in various classrooms, but without exception, all of them were not qualified to be awarded the hood.
Several magicians who had come here a few days ago were communicating with their peers in the lobby of the building.

Although magicians are generally indifferent, each of them is studying his own knowledge.

But for these magicians who once lived in isolation, this kind of communication with their peers is invaluable.

After all, we are all working together in the border area, and there is no such thing as anyone looking down on anyone else.

It can even be said that for this group of magicians, the research on magic has come to a complete standstill.

It's good if we can make a little progress by communicating with each other. At the very least, looking at people who are in the same situation as you can bring some comfort to your heart.

After registering his information, Tops walked around the city twice before arriving at the place where the magicians lived according to the information given by the registrant.

From a distance, Tops saw the magicians gathered in the hall and talking.

There's no way around it, that blue robe is a very classic and eye-catching outfit.

Two drops of cold sweat rolled down Tops' forehead. Facing his peers, the little he had was really embarrassing.

But in fact, the magicians on the opposite side are also similar, or even worse than Tops.

The people in the hall saw Tops coming and stopped to welcome him. They might all be companions serving Stonewell in the future, so it would be better for them to get to know each other.

"Welcome. If nothing unexpected happens, we will be companions living together in Stonewell from now on. I hope we can exchange magic with each other."

"After all, for those of us who are far away from the academy, there is no other way for us to continue to improve."

Topps chuckled twice.

"Oh, of course. Unfortunately, the magic I know is not up to par with the standard. I'm afraid I'll disappoint you."

Those magicians didn't care. They were all people who were not given hoods. Everyone was at the same level and they still had some points against each other.

"It doesn't matter. The important thing is communication."

"Why don't you go put your things in your room and take a rest."

"Would you like us to lead the way?"

Tops quickly waved his hand to decline, not wanting to bother them, and went to find a room himself.

After he left, one of the magicians said to the other magicians:

"I seem to know this person. His bald head is very conspicuous. I remember he was called Waste Stone in the magic academy."

"Like us, he didn't achieve much in magic, but he wanted to research some strange things on his own. In the end, he became famous in the academy. He might have been kicked out just like us."

“I don’t know how his research is going now.”

The other magicians looked at each other and shook their heads.

As low-level magicians, they naturally knew that it would be extremely difficult to achieve any research results with their strength.

"It seems that they haven't figured it out yet, otherwise they probably wouldn't come to Stonewell like us."

"But as long as he's not as bad as those disgusting people in the magic academy."

"I don't want to fight alongside those guys who are in league with the Cuckoo Knights."

Tops originally wanted to come back and ask about the rules here, but he didn't intend to overhear their conversation in the corridor and remained silent.

Tops was unwilling to accept that he had not completed his research.

It felt like I was just a little bit away from success, but when I was out exploring, I unexpectedly missed the time for the academy to lock the gates and was locked outside.

But he had no choice but to accept it. It was a fact that he had not produced any research results.

He himself knows how difficult this road is.

What's more, it is being explored by someone like me who has no talent.

When he was in the academy, he had not even been given the Pyrotechnic Stone Shield, which was a proof of his lack of magical attainments.

And because of his ideals, he was even teased by people in the magic academy and was called waste stone.

The people in the magic academy now are all bad guys who associate with the cuckoos. Tops hates them very much.

But even so, Tops still wanted to go back, to return to that magic palace.

Tops sighed. The magicians outside were very friendly. Perhaps they did not mock him because they were in the same boat. This was already very good.

Back in his room, Tops sat on his bed and continued his research silently in his mind.

Ideas popped up in my mind one after another, but were quickly overturned.

Not long after, a storm rider arrived at the magicians' house.

"Who is the magician Tops?"

"Lord Storm King has summoned you."

All the magicians were shocked.

Tops was summoned by the Storm King, what's going on?

They are not being expelled because they are too weak, right? If that is the case, they will be in great danger.

Stonewell heard that everyone was welcome to come and settle down regardless of race, and that was why they came.

If there were any requirements on strength, I'm afraid no one here would be able to pass it.

"Wait a moment, we'll go in and find him"

A group of magicians entered through the door and found Tops.

"Tops, Lord Storm King wishes to see you."

"Do you know what's going on?"

Tops tensed.

He had heard of the name of the Storm King beforehand, a man so powerful that he could even defeat a demigod.

Could it be that it was because he was just a low-level magician that made him feel that he was not worthy of staying in the city?

Tops walked out of the house with a feeling of trepidation.

Storm Rider saw Tops, confirmed his identity, respectfully asked him to follow, and then turned around to lead the way.

Tops was somewhat surprised by Storm Knight's respectful attitude, but he just thought it was just routine courtesy.

Tops gradually moved away under the gaze of the magicians.

Along the way, Tops felt uneasy and wanted to talk to Storm Rider to ask what was going on.

But looking at the Storm Knight's stern armored back, he finally gave up.

Everything will be left to fate from now on. No matter what decision the Storm King makes, he cannot resist or interfere.

Storm Knight led Tops all the way to the square in front of the White Consciousness Throne.

"Lord Storm King is waiting out front. Please go over."

After saying this respectfully, Storm Knight turned and left.

"Oh, thank you."

Tops swallowed and walked out to the square.

As soon as he entered the square, Tops was startled.

There was a huge dragon head hanging on the wall on one side of the square. The dragon head stared at Topps fiercely, as if it still retained the resentment it had when it was alive.

The dragon's head was the size of a mobile coffin, and Tops suspected it could swallow a horse in one gulp.

This is naturally the trophy of Bai Shi’s dragon slaying, Yakir’s head.

It is lifelike under the craftsman's work, and Bai Shi likes it very much.

There is nothing suitable to put in other rooms, so this is the only place where I can put it.

I have to say, such a big dragon head is much more impressive than the small dragon corpse here in the game.

“It’s spectacular.”

Bai Shi had been waiting on the throne early, and when he saw Tops enter the square, he walked down to greet him.

In order to avoid being too shocking, I did not go to the teacher directly, so I had to invite him here.

It's not impolite to take the initiative to come down and greet them.

Tops looked at the young Faded One in front of him and roughly guessed his identity: it was Stonewell's master, the Storm King.

Tops was a little overwhelmed, not knowing what to do when facing such a person of such status, so he had to lower his head and continue to speak along with Bai Shishi.

"Yes, it is indeed...very, very spectacular"

"I just don't know why you asked me to come here?"

Seeing Topps being so cautious, Bai Shi blinked.

"I came to you because I want to learn magic from you."

Tops looked up with a look of disbelief on his face.

"Me, me?"

"Did you find the wrong person? I am just an ordinary magician. No, I am a very weak magician. I don't even have a pyroxene stone shield."

"I was even called a waste stone in the academy and was ridiculed. Now I can't even go back to the academy."

Tops really didn't know what he had that Bai Shi valued. Instead of getting angry after Bai Shi found out that he was just a second-rate magician, it would be better to just make it clear first.

Bai Shi stared at Tops' face seriously, nodded confidently, and replied:
"Yes, you are the one I am looking for."

Although Tops said that he was a mediocre magician, Bai Shi knew that he was actually a great magician.

He is not a waste stone, but a real gem.

The magic he gained through his life's exploration can even bend the power of gods with the will of mortals.

Future generations will surely understand that the much-ridiculed theory was actually a discovery sufficient to establish a new classroom.

It's a pity that the force field that even gods could not cross was broken by mediocre people who were jealous of talented people, so that Tops eventually died inexplicably in the academy.

The magic academy had long since decayed.

Tops still couldn't believe it.

"There are many magicians in Stonewell, some of whom are more powerful than me and are also proficient in the study of magic."

"Choosing a teacher is a very important matter. Please think carefully about it."

Tops thought he was not qualified to teach magic and was afraid of misleading his students.

Sure enough, it was still a bit strange that he came directly to the door. Bai Shi thought about how to explain it.

"I heard that you are different from other magicians. Although you don't have strong power, you still remember the magician's mission of exploration."

"Those magicians who have given up exploration have become mediocre no matter how powerful they are. I can't stand learning from people like them."

"Only those who still have the desire to explore are qualified to be the king's teacher."

"Regardless of strength, as long as he has a heart for exploration, he is the most outstanding and qualified magician."

"The magicians in the academy who are now complacent, obsessed with power and material things, and betraying the royal family have forgotten the ancient ideal of exploring the starry sky. They are no longer worthy of being called magicians. I look down on them from the bottom of my heart."

Bai Shi paused, then spoke:

"Of course, it's not just about learning magic. I also hope to see the results of your research, so if you need support and assistance, I will provide you with support as much as possible."

If Topps, with his support, could develop the Topps force field without having to go back to the magic academy, then that would naturally be a good thing.

Tops swallowed his saliva. He didn't expect that the Storm King in front of him could say such a thing.

He couldn't believe that someone who knew so much about the academy wanted to become his disciple.

Besides being shocked, I was also touched.

I never thought that there are still people in the world who are willing to work hard for the ancient ideal of exploring the true meaning of magic and exploring the starry sky.

Topps felt encouraged that he finally had someone who understood him as he moved forward.

In this case, he had no choice but to accept Bai Shi's request to become his disciple.

Tops decided to devote all his energy to teaching Bai Shi, even though he was just a low-level magician.

"I didn't expect you to think this way..."

"Since you are so aware, I will definitely do my best to teach you magic."

"However, I can only teach you some basic magic. For more advanced magic, you need to find and learn it yourself. I really can't help you."

Bai Shi heaved a sigh of relief, he had finally managed to fool the person.

"If that's the case, let's go somewhere else. This isn't a good place to study either."

Tops nodded.

Indeed, although this square is large, learning magic is inseparable from written education.

Bai Shi led Topps to a room. The room was quite spacious. Besides tables and chairs, there were also targets for practice.

The two sat down across the table, facing each other.

Tops picked up the parchment scroll and pen that Bai Shi had prepared long ago, and began to record everything he had learned in his life on the scroll.

While writing and drawing, Topps did not forget to give Bai Shi a detailed explanation.

Although Tops did not study advanced magic, he had a solid grasp of the most basic magic and the principles and logic of magic, as well as his insights from continuous research.

In addition to the pyroxene magic gravel, pyroxene arc, and starlight in the game, he also knows basic magic like pyroxene swift magic gravel and pyroxene great magic gravel.

These spells are the end point that most untalented magicians can reach. Those who cannot be granted the pyroxene stone suit will stop here, marking the end of their short academy journey.

Bai Shi's intelligence is now quite impressive.

With the blessing of Great Rune, it has reached 37 points.

Because Bai Shi didn't have a staff in his hand, Tops temporarily lent his staff to Bai Shi.

After the written education came to an end, Tops first released the magic himself, then handed the staff to Bai Shi, carefully explained to him the precautions when releasing the magic, and then let him try to release it.

At first, Bai Shi had no idea what to do and tried many times but to no avail.

However, as he released it, Bai Shi continuously connected the practice with the logic of the magic principles he had just learned, and finally released the first pyroxene magic gravel.

This also means that Bai Shi has officially entered the realm of magic, even if he is just like a toddler who has just learned to crawl.

After that, Bai Shi eagerly studied other basic magics, enjoying the feeling of his brain being filled with knowledge.

Bai Shi tried these very basic magics several times under instruction, and then quickly imprinted them in his mind.

Although there are still some mistakes from time to time, but I have mastered it.

It will probably take only a few days before you can use these magic spells perfectly.

Topps was full of praise for Bai Shi's intelligence.

"Bai Shi, you are much stronger than me."

"It even makes me wonder if you have ever learned magic before."

"You have a natural talent for magic. I'm afraid even advanced magic that only the true elites of the academy can learn will not be difficult for you."

"It's just a pity..."

Topps showed a regretful expression.

"I am really incapable of those advanced magics. I have never learned them myself."

Bai Shi shook his head and did not feel sorry about it.

"No, I know that being too ambitious will not lead to progress. A true master should always have the heart of an apprentice."

"I don't have the ability to master advanced magic yet, but I still thank you for your recognition, teacher."

Tops looked at Bai Shi and was deeply moved.

It's great to have a student like Bai Shi.

Even if someone's status is higher than yours, you should not be ashamed to learn from him.

And that exploratory heart, this is what magicians should have.

"dong dong"

There was a knock on the door.

"come in."

Bai Shi opened his mouth, and the door was opened by a Storm Knight.

"My king, the person you contacted has arrived."

Bai Shi was a little surprised. He didn't expect them to act so quickly.

Bai Shi turned around and looked at Mr. Tops apologetically.

"Sorry, it looks like that's all I have to learn today. I'm glad I could learn from you."

"If you like, you can stay in the room I have arranged for you."

Tops waved his hands and said that he could just live with those magicians.

Bai Shi did not force it. After watching Tops leave, he also left the classroom.

Iggy the Blacksmith has arrived in Stonevale, and his equipment is coming.

　Today is the extra-large version∠(」∠)_
　　
　
(End of this chapter)