Wizard: My career panel has no upper limit

Chapter 275 The Mystic
"Never respond to strange fluctuations in starlight;"
Never try to understand those 'talks' that suddenly pop into your head.

These are signs that a higher-dimensional being is attempting to establish contact with lower-dimensional consciousness; once you respond, you will be forever lost in that endless sea of ​​stars.

As Ron delved deeper into his reading, fine beads of sweat began to appear on his forehead, but his gaze remained focused, not missing a single detail.

While this knowledge is dangerous, it is full of profound insights into the nature of the universe, with each page revealing a grander and more wondrous "truth".

"Can you feel it? That subtle pressure?"

Eve asked softly, her amethyst eyes sparkling with concern:

"This is the 'weight' of knowledge. For many profound esoteric knowledge, this pressure is a constant companion. As the study deepens, the pressure increases until it becomes a pervasive background noise."

Ron gently closed the booklet, took a deep breath, and let his heartbeat return to normal:
“Indeed. This feeling is very similar to the experience of reading some Abyss-related texts, but it is different. Those Abyss documents bring a kind of oppression from another dimension, while this booklet is like a whisper from the river of time itself.”

“The two are essentially similar,” Eve explained.

“Abyss research deals with the distortion of spatial dimensions, while astrology and history explore the temporal dimension. Space and time are two sides of the same coin.”

She took the second booklet out of the box.

This one is thicker, and the cover is made of a peculiar leather that seems to wriggle slightly in the light, like the skin of some living thing.

"This is a core introduction to history."

Eve carefully placed the booklet on the table, her voice becoming even more cautious:
"History is not simply a record of past events, but an active consciousness in the long river of time."

Those significant events that are recorded, especially those pivotal moments that change the course of history, leave ripples in the river of time, forming what are known as 'historical milestones.'

She opened the booklet and showed Ron the charts and text inside:

"The true skill of historians lies in directly engaging with these 'nodes' through special meditation methods to obtain pure and accurate historical information."

However, this behavior itself disrupts order, and if done improperly, it can easily attract the attention of the time-hunting hounds.

"Time Hound?"

Ron keenly caught the unfamiliar word.

An indescribable expression appeared on Eve's face, somewhere between fear and wariness:

"It is a chaotic life form that exists outside of time, responsible for maintaining the stable flow of the river of time."

They belong neither to the past nor the future, but are a kind of embodiment of time itself.

When someone attempts to excessively interfere with the flow of time, especially trying to alter key moments, the Time Hounds appear to eliminate the source of interference.

"That sounds very dangerous."

Ron commented, but his eyes gleamed with a thirst for knowledge.

"Indeed."

Eve nodded solemnly:
"But it is precisely this danger that makes history a very unique and powerful art."

True historians do not merely study the past, but engage in dialogue with time itself.

Through such dialogue, they gain wisdom and foresight unattainable by ordinary people, and even invoke certain historical projections.

Over the next few hours, Eve taught Ron in detail the basics of historical perception and astrological observation techniques.

Although it was only introductory level knowledge, Ron could already feel the profundity and wonder of these two subjects.

With each new piece of knowledge he acquired, his thinking seemed to expand a little, enabling him to perceive subtle energy fluctuations that were previously completely imperceptible.

At the same time, he also felt an invisible weight.

It's as if someone has placed a heavy stone in his mind, making his thinking more profound and weighty.

[New skill detected]

[Historical Research (Introduction 1/50)]

Astrology (Beginner 1/50)

The requirements for becoming a Historian (3-star) have been identified:

1. Skill - Historical Research: Reach Proficiency Level
2. Mental strength reaches 5.5 or higher.
3. Successfully uncover a historical event without getting lost.
4. Possess sufficient historical knowledge

The requirements for becoming an Astrologer (3 stars) have been identified:
1. Skill - Astrology: Reach Proficiency Level

2. Mental strength reaches 5.5 or higher.
3. Master the basic construction of stargazing arrays

4. To complete a full stargazing ceremony under specific celestial conditions.

The prompts on the panel appeared in Ron's mind, causing a slight stirring in his heart.

Although these two new wizarding arts are dangerous, their potential should not be underestimated.

In particular, their professional ratings all reached three stars, which is equivalent to his existing highest-level professional rating.

"Thank you for sharing your knowledge."

After several hours of intensive study, Ron expressed his gratitude to Eve:
"This knowledge is a completely new field for me, and I will study it carefully to ensure that I do not attract the attention of those higher-dimensional beings."

A relieved smile appeared on Eve's face:

“Your comprehension is truly amazing. When I first encountered this knowledge, it took me more than twice as long to master these basic skills.”

She casually picked up a glass of water from the table, took a sip, and continued:
"History and astrology are complementary disciplines; one explores the past, and the other gazes into the stars. When the two are combined, they often spark even more amazing insights."

Ron nodded, recalling some information he had looked up at the Crystal Spire Public Library the day before:
“I have seen some records in the library that mention that combining these two disciplines can lead to a higher and more extraordinary profession—the ‘mystic’.”

Eve's eyes lit up immediately:
"Your learning speed is truly amazing! Yes, the mystic is a high-level profession on par with the ancient alchemists, with a core focus on a dual understanding of time and space to explore the deepest mysteries of the universe."

She lowered her voice; what she was about to say was not something that should be heard by too many people:

"As far as I know, there are only two mystics left in the world today."

"Professor Utter is one of them, isn't he?"

Ron asked tentatively, though he had actually sensed it when he glimpsed the other's ethereal form.

"Exactly."

Eve nodded, her face showing respect for her caregivers:

"Grandpa was one of the few masters who truly mastered this dual insight."

"And who is the other one?" Ron asked with some curiosity.

This involves my own knowledge gaps. Although I have looked up some relevant information, my understanding is certainly not as detailed as the other person's.

"The other one is the 'Eye of Observation'."

Eve's voice was filled with awe:

"An ancient being that has existed since the Second Era. It is said that as knowledge accumulates and lifespan increases, its magical power limit will continue to rise, and theoretically it can grow indefinitely."

The 'Eye of Observation' possesses the bloodlines of numerous Star Rings, the most crucial being its innate 'Elder's Eye Demon' aspect.

Ron was startled; the examples Eve mentioned corroborated some of the information he had previously obtained.

"Elder Eye Demon."

He repeated softly, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes: "In the history of wizarding, the top archmage who ascended through the true path—'Elder' Kalix—was he trained by this ancient being?"

"You have a very broad range of knowledge in this area."

Eve was slightly surprised; the erudition the other party displayed at this moment seemed somewhat unlike that of a wizard from a fringe school of thought.
“That’s true. Kalix is ​​a student of the Eye of Observation, and the ‘Elder Eye Demon’ bloodline in him was personally bestowed upon him by the Eye of Observation.”

That ability to sever causality and predict outcomes made Callix the most versatile and powerful sorcerer in history.

Ron pondered for a moment, combining this information with his existing knowledge, trying to construct a more complete picture.

Elder's Eye Demon, Authentic Path, Mystic.
There seems to be some hidden connection between these concepts, like stars echoing each other in the universe, all pointing to a higher level.

"These ancient secrets are truly fascinating."

After a moment of silence, Ron said sincerely:
“I feel like connecting these clues is like playing an endless puzzle game.”

Eve smiled slightly:
"That's the beauty of the wizarding path: an eternal pursuit of discovery. Even amidst danger, we cannot resist the yearning to know the unknown."

Her gaze fell on Ron again, and an uncontrollable joy appeared on her face:
"To be honest, I'm feeling much better lately. Although the 'Demonic Devour' symptoms are still there, they're not as painful anymore. I can hardly describe the feeling of this change."

Eve's voice trembled slightly, her emotions almost overflowing:

"Do you know that I have been tormented by this symptom ever since I can remember?"

Every time I try to summon magic, I feel an excruciating pain, as if a thousand needles are piercing my heart. I've seen many potion professors and master potion concoctionists, and tried countless remedies, but all to no avail.

She took a deep breath, tears glistening in her amethyst eyes:

"For fourteen years, I have been living in darkness and had almost given up hope."

But now, because of your kindness, I feel a glimmer of light for the first time, a feeling as awe-inspiring as a blind person suddenly being able to see colors.

Ron could read the heartfelt emotion and hope in every subtle expression of the dark-haired girl.

Fourteen years of desperate searching had left her with a deep sense of suffering that had seeped into every inch of her being.

Now, this long darkness has finally been torn open, allowing the light of hope to seep through.

Faced with Eve's emotional outpouring, the temperature in his eyes rose slightly.
"Our mutually beneficial cooperation is good for both of us. You give me valuable knowledge, and I give you kind feedback. The two complement each other and are mutually beneficial."

This calm and rational response did not disappoint Eve; on the contrary, it made the girl admire her even more.

In the upbringing she received, excessive emotional exposure was often seen as a weakness that needed to be discarded.

Ron's rational approach aligns perfectly with his principles.

"In any case, I am very grateful that you are willing to try this special way of working together."

Eve nodded slightly, the tears on her face slowly fading:

"That's why I'd like to join you for a few days of festive celebrations."

Her amethyst eyes sparkled with anticipation:

“I never had the chance to participate in these activities before, because the symptoms of ‘Demonic Devour’ forced me to hide in a magically isolated environment.”

But now, thanks to your gracious addition, I am able to participate in these activities for short periods of time, protected by the magic-isolating bracelet.

"A celebration, that sounds very interesting."

Ron nodded; this was indeed a special activity he had never experienced before.
"Speaking of which, on the way here, Franka also mentioned the 'Rainbow Ring' competition to me."

"Yes! That's one of the most important events of the Lance Festival."

Eve's voice betrayed her barely concealed excitement:

"Participants need to complete a bloodline modulation using the provided standard materials within the specified time."

The final target of the modification was the 'Crystal Lizard,' a creature renowned for its strong ability to warn of dangerous environments, making it a valuable asset to wizards during their explorations.

Because of this characteristic, it is extremely sensitive during modulation; the slightest mistake can lead to the disintegration of flesh and blood.

She went on to explain:
"The evaluation criteria are determined by the reaction on the autophagic slime, which changes color according to the success of the bloodline modulation."

The colors range from gray, representing failure, to pure gold, signifying perfect success, and even rainbow colors that transcend limits, into five distinct levels.

Of course, after the reaction is complete on the autophagic slime, the final result will still return to the crystal lizard itself.

The girl's voice held a hint of anticipation:
“I hope you can participate. With your bloodline modulation skills, you should be very competitive.”

Ron raised an eyebrow slightly: "What's the prize?"

“It’s different every year,” Eve explained, her voice tinged with mystery.
"This year's prize list includes 'Lance's Experiment Notes,' his complete research record on the development of autophagic slimes, which contains many previously unrevealed bloodline secrets."

She added:

"Of course, this is just a printed copy; the original is kept in the Court of Truth. But even as a copy, its intellectual value far surpasses that of ordinary books."

Ron's eyes showed obvious interest.

As one of the best alchemists of the ancient times, Lance had unique insights, especially in the field of bloodline modulation, and his research notes must contain a wealth of valuable knowledge.

This knowledge could not only help him improve his bloodline modulation skills, but also provide new ideas for his concept.

“I will participate,” Ron said decisively.
"It can test my abilities and also allow me to gain valuable knowledge, so why not?"

Eve's face lit up with a radiant smile; only at times like this did she display a liveliness befitting her age.

"That's great! I can't wait to see your performance."

Just then, Franka gently knocked on the door and came in carrying a plate of delicate pastries and tea.

"I apologize for disturbing you both."

She said respectfully:

"It is lunchtime now, Your Highness. You need to eat to maintain your strength. Especially in this condition, proper rest and nutrition are even more important."

Eve nodded, then turned to Ron, her eyes filled with anticipation:

“Would you like to stay for lunch? We can continue our discussion on astrology and history. I noticed you seem quite interested in the ‘Eye of Observation’ as well.”

"It would be my pleasure." Ron nodded slightly.

After lunch, the two chatted for a while, discussing more details and application techniques of historical research and astrology.

Eve even demonstrated some simple sensing methods.

He taught Ron how to draw knowledge and inspiration from the stars without attracting the attention of higher-dimensional beings.

Ron didn't leave until the sun had set and the golden-red glow of the sunset shone through the windows onto the living room floor.

Upon returning to his residence, he immediately went into the meditation room and began reviewing the various knowledge points and skills he had learned that day.

Despite only having a preliminary exposure, he was already able to feel the profundity and charm of these two disciplines.

At the same time, he did not forget to prepare for the "Rainbow Ring" competition.

Although he was confident in his bloodline modulation skills, he dared not be careless in the face of the other mentors in the Crystal Spire.

In the stillness of the night, Ron stood on the balcony and looked up at the starry sky.

(End of this chapter)