A noun entry: Wizard

"Now that you have constructed the spell model for Wind Blade, there is nothing more I can teach you."

"Next, we need to continuously improve the Wind Blade Technique and try to reduce the casting time to within two seconds."

"When you are able to do it, go to the coastline and hunt down the sea creatures."

Gus thought for a moment and said.

"Huh?" Russell was taken aback.

A year was compressed into two or three months, and then they had to go to the coastline to deal with the sea monster.

I shouldn't have any grudge against Gus, right?

Or perhaps his talent was so outstanding that it aroused Gus's jealousy, leading him to want to kill him?

Seeing Russell's expression, Gus couldn't help but laugh and explained:

"In the battle against Hai Si, the knights suffered a considerable number of casualties, but we wizard apprentices suffered virtually none."

"They fight in front, we just need to cast spells from behind."

"We also get the lion's share of the contribution from killing Hai Si, and we can exchange that contribution for Originium and other items."

"A level one wizard apprentice only receives one Originium per month, that's hardly enough, is it?"

"Furthermore, the only way for a first-level wizard apprentice to gain contribution points is to go to the coastline to hunt sea creatures. The sooner you go, the sooner you can accumulate contribution points."

Russell nodded, agreeing that this was indeed the case.

One Originium a month is far too little.

Originium is a hard currency for wizard apprentices and even among wizards, so it naturally has more than just the function of money.

Originium contains source energy, which can be used to replenish mana or replace the function of mana.

For example, the witch array that covers the entire Panlong Mountain cannot be activated by the wizard Xilin by expending his own magical power each time.

Even for a formal wizard, their magical power is only a drop in the ocean.

Activating the witch array requires a massive amount of Originium.

For a first-level wizard apprentice, although they do not have magic power themselves, they can sense magic power in advance by absorbing source stones!

When it comes time to comprehend the source energy of heaven and earth, absorb it, and transform it into magical power, it will become much easier.

Therefore, if there are enough Originium, a level one wizard apprentice can easily become a level two wizard apprentice.

They won't be stuck on the mana barrier for too long.

For a first-level wizard apprentice like Russell, heading to the coastline ahead of time to hunt sea creatures is only beneficial.

The earlier you go, the better.

After Gus's explanation, Russell nodded, indicating that he understood.

He only went to the coastline after a year's term; that was the most mediocre first-level wizard apprentice.

Normally, it won't last a year.

For example, Yafna will be able to complete the construction of the core model of meditation in another half month and begin to learn the Wind Blade Technique.

In about six months, you can go to the coastline to hunt sea creatures.

This falls into the category of genius.

"Lord Gus, I shall take my leave now and return to continue my research on wind blade magic." Russell stood up, intending to leave the wizard tower.

"Alright, once you've compressed your Wind Blade Technique's casting time to within two seconds, head straight to the coastline to report for duty."

Gus nodded, bid farewell to Russell, and continued his research.

He is very busy.

Although I still have no clue how to advance to a formal wizard and even feel somewhat hopeless about the future, I must still strive for it.

Russell returned to his cabin and continued to refine the spell model for Wind Blade.

Once the initial spell model is completed, it's like an online game being officially released, but it still needs continuous operation and updates.

During this update process, the game will become better and better, with more gameplay and richer content.

However, bugs may also occur.

It needs to be repaired promptly.

If it's not fixed, bugs will be everywhere, the game will crash, and the game will be ruined.

The same principle applies to spell models.

In the process of continuous improvement, it is essential to ensure that the improvement is correct and free of errors or omissions.

Only in this way can a perfect spell model that can be cast instantly be constructed.

Russell is currently focused on continuously "updating" the Wind Blade model.

Each update is small, but it ensures stability and eliminates bugs.

With such dedication to building the model, half a month passed in the blink of an eye.

Even Yafna has begun to construct the initial model of Furei and has started learning the Wind Blade Technique; she is almost ready to use it.

Unlike with Russell, Gus didn't give her the same special tutoring and instruction every day.

Instead, after a brief explanation, he handed the book to Yafna and told her to study it on her own.

"Exactly three months?"

Russell didn't know the exact date, but the entry dust increased by 1 point every day.

The entry dust has now accumulated to 90 points.

By the way, in this world, there are twelve months in a year, and each month has a standard thirty days.

"In a month and a half, the Wind Blade technique model was perfectly constructed and can now be cast instantly."

"However, instant-cast spells didn't take me much time; what really took time was controlling the Wind Blade spell."

"My current Wind Blade Technique allows me to change direction multiple times in mid-air!"

"Ten times the power of a normal perfect Wind Blade Technique, and it can also change direction. Even Gus, if he's caught off guard, would be killed by me."

Russell had this confidence.

His wind blade technique has now reached a length of one meter, and its power is astonishing.

"We can go to the coastline now, so even if we encounter any danger, we can face it calmly."

"Once you become a second-level wizard apprentice, you will first learn the protective spell among the wind element spells, 'Wind Barrier'."

"At that time, a combination of offense and defense will ensure true security."

Russell pondered things in his mind, his feet never stopping, and soon he arrived near the coastline.

Looking into the distance, one can see stone houses scattered along the coast, and a large number of knights in armor, armed with weapons such as lances, hammers, and shields, are stationed along the coastline.

They were divided into groups of three, with each group ensuring that one knight in each group carried a shield to defend against Hai Si's attacks.

If a sea creature bursts out of the sea, they will immediately rush to meet it and block it, and then the person in charge of observation will go to notify the wizard apprentice.

During this period, the sacrifice of knights was unavoidable.

As for having wizard apprentices stand guard on the coastline to reduce the knights' losses?

Just kidding, who will be responsible if the wizard apprentices' research time is delayed?

As for knights, there's no shortage of ordinary people or knights arriving at Panlong Mountain every year.

In this world, there is never a shortage of people who try to strive.

Once you join Panlong Mountain and sign a three-year contract to serve them, you will be given a potion that, when consumed by an ordinary person, will quickly grant them the physique of a knight.

For those who are already knights, it can further enhance their physique!

With enough potions, one can quickly become an intermediate or advanced knight.

It saves countless years of training time.

Russell achieved the physical qualities of a junior knight thanks to this potion, a privilege enjoyed by every chosen child.

There is even a special potion that can help a high-level knight break through to the Great Knight level!

The way to obtain these two potions is quite simple: serve Panlong Mountain and earn contributions.

Furthermore, the gold coins distributed each month were enough to make these knights envious and drive them to fight desperately.

Whether you want to become stronger or accumulate wealth quickly, you can achieve it by risking your life.

This also aligns with the principle of equivalent exchange believed by wizards.