A noun entry: Wizard

Swiftness is fine, but if Wind Barrier can't be cast instantly, it can only be used at the start of the battle.

This type of continuous spell, after its mana amplification effect, will no longer consume mana, but it requires continuous consumption of mental energy to maintain.

When the opponent sees you use Wind Barrier directly, they will not attack, but will choose to stall for time and maneuver.

Once your mental energy is depleted, I can easily take care of you.

Therefore, it is common practice for wizard apprentices to suddenly cast defensive spells to block the attack when the opponent is about to attack.

Swiftness is also a continuous spell, but it is further subdivided into "status" spells.

Once cast, it consumes a certain amount of mental and magical energy, but can be maintained for a long time without continuously consuming mental energy.

Therefore, if there is sufficient preparation time before battle, the duration of casting these status spells is not a major concern.

Even if it can be cast instantly, it will overclock the spell model and cast for a period of time in exchange for a more powerful status effect.

After practicing the two spells a few times, Russell was about to return to the house when he saw Yafna's figure appear on the mountain path not far away.

"I'm back."

When Yafna approached, Russell greeted her.

"Yes, I'm back."

Yafna responded.

After such a long time, Yafna has already constructed the initial model of the Wind Blade spell and compressed the casting time to within two seconds.

They began their deployment to the coastline.

A month ago, Wizard Shilling announced that the matter of Hai Si had been resolved and that the normal garrison status would be restored.

Yafna also ensured that nothing happened half a month ago, and the number of Sea Siren landings returned to only a dozen or so Level 1 Sea Sirens.

They then went to the coastline to guard it and earn contributions.

The two stood outside and chatted for a while before saying goodbye and returning to their stone houses.

"To contribute?"

Russell was somewhat dazed when he saw Yafna's delicate face filled with sorrow because of the difficulty in earning contributions.

For Russell, after becoming a second-level wizard apprentice, he did not accept any position or obligations on Mount Panlong.

Instead, he chose to dedicate all his time to research and self-improvement.

Correspondingly, Russell can only receive a monthly allowance of ten Originium.

Bertrand Russell, who profited handsomely from the Haisi incident, was not particularly concerned about his contributions at this time.

If he hadn't encountered this "Hai Si Landing Incident," he probably would have been worried about how to gain contributions.

Russell has made many contributions. What he needs to do now is to improve his strength, construct spell models, and try to find out what effect the "Curse of Hai Si" will have on him.

This matter was like a fishbone stuck in his throat, forcing Russell to take it seriously.

Unfortunately, research on the conch has made no progress, and various tests have shown that it is just an ordinary conch.

However, the conch shell that even a formal wizard-level sea creature held in its hand before its death, capable of attracting first-tier sea creatures to land simply by blowing on it.

Could it be an ordinary sea snail?

Russell dared not blow it lightly, and could only conduct various tests in other areas and search for relevant classics.

As for the research on Hai Si's body, there has been some progress.

Russell recently planned to extract still-active hematopoietic stem cells from the dried corpse Hai Zi in an attempt to generate blood and then purify it to produce semen.

He might be able to acquire a formal wizard-level bloodline spell, which could become one of Russell's trump cards.

The only regret is that research on "Hai Si's Curse" has made no progress.

As time continued to pass, Russell, while searching through various books, unexpectedly discovered something very interesting.

Spell scroll.

Spells can be sealed in specially made scrolls, which can be torn open to release the spells inside.

The ancient texts also record the methods for making spell scrolls, but they are rather incomplete and rudimentary, and the highest level that can be produced is a spell scroll that can contain a zero-level intermediate spell.

Russell used it as a pastime in his research, pondering it from time to time. Due to his comprehension, he actually managed to create a spell scroll that could seal the "Wind Blade" spell.

He casually made two and tossed them to Yafna for her to use.

In Russell's view, using spell scrolls to steal kills from the Sealings while stationed on the coastline was quite useful.

After all, this can be considered an instant-cast spell.

……

"Lord Gus, I really didn't know that you were a wizard apprentice with an affinity for water elements."

Wizard Tower, in Gus's research room.

Russell explained to Gus with a standard wry smile on his face.

"I've been looking for a gem suitable for crafting a water elemental staff for over a decade. You didn't know that, did you? You're definitely doing this on purpose."

Gus feigned anger and said, "You must punish yourself with three drinks."

"That's natural." Russell drank three glasses of the Gus Reserve fruit wine.

Even when the two fellow third-level wizard apprentices came to visit Gus, he wouldn't even pour them a glass of this fruit wine.

Now, Russell was forced to drink three cups as punishment, but Russell just watched with a smile.

"The Heart of the Azure Sea, a treasure of the ocean, was carried by only one of the many Level 2 Sea Creatures that landed, and you killed it."

Gus said with some emotion, "Over the years, I've accumulated quite a few gems that can be used to forge wands, and even wands themselves."

"I won't take advantage of you. How about I trade you a staff inlaid with a wind elemental gem?"

"Wouldn't that mean I'd get a huge advantage? Lord Gus, a fair trade is fine," Russell said.

A witch's staff is not so easy to forge.

Over the past decade or so, how could Gus not have collected a single water elemental gem? It's not like you have to kill a level 2 Sea Sprite to get one.

The only thing that will happen is failure during the crafting process, resulting in the destruction of the gemstone.

Therefore, the value of a wizard's staff is definitely far greater than that of an elemental gem.

"It's just a matter of mutual benefit. If you don't accept it, then you're disrespecting me." Gus feigned anger again.

Russell declined a couple more times before finally accepting it.

"Lord Gus, I owe you a favor this time. If you ever need my help in the future, please don't hesitate to ask," Russell said sincerely.

An apprentice-level wizard staff is worth at least a hundred source stones, which is equivalent to tens of thousands of contribution points!

Russell received his thousands of contributions only because he encountered a once-in-a-century event of a large number of sea creatures landing.

I owe this a huge favor.

Upon hearing Russell's words, Gus nodded in satisfaction.

For a third-level wizard apprentice like him, giving away a wizard's staff was a little painful, but not a big deal.

Moreover, he also obtained the much-needed water elemental gem.

Most importantly, he needed to further cultivate a good relationship with Russell, the "future wizard".

Yes, Gus already believed that Russell would become a wizard in the future.

Russell had just become a wizarding apprentice, but he taught meditation and magic.

In such a short time, not only has he broken through to level two, but he has also initially constructed the second stage of the Fu Rui model and two spell models.

Establish yourself firmly in the ranks of second-level wizard apprentices!

Such a genius should naturally be befriended at every opportunity.