Casual Heroing

Chapter 259

Chapter 259

Common knowledge it is not, Lord Juler says, almost tripping on his own words, but magic and enchantments are what those who refuse classes live on. Magic is the most tangible path one can take outside classes and levels. We mentioned the supposed origin of Enchantments, or Cantamen, as you might know them, as a gift from a Cantus. But the Canti have little to do with the dissemination of those. In fact, one could argue that the cults that many now see as little more than madness nestings are the real [Enchanters]. The greatest techniques discovered during the primitive enchantment era come from them.The source of this content nov(el)bi((n))

Alba raises a hand, curiosity trumping her fear of the old man.

Yes, child?

Is there a book we can use as a reference for this? Im afraid that if we were to write this down in our assignment, our [Professor] could disqualify the information as little more than a rumor.

Lord Juler raises an eyebrow at that and smacks his lips.

Thats probably one of the angriest gestures I have seen the old man partake in. His knowledge being questioned by an inferior institution, as he would put it, is probably something beyond his great tolerance.

Joey Luciani, stop giggling like a toddler, he says. Ill retrieve an accurate historical rendition of the book and contribute its content to your pitiful academy. Id rather avoid having to level it to the ground because some half-wit [Professor] called me a liar.

Everyone smiles at that remark, probably taking it as no more than jesting. On the contrary, knowing Lord Juler and his crazy people, Im actually quite happy that Alba asked the question and unknowingly avoided an international accident.

I have to admit I should be more careful around the Vanedenis. You can mess with other species, races, people; whatever, really. But the Vanedenis? Oh, they dont play around.

Classless people have always been more receptive to the importance of perceiving Mana. Unlike us, they cant simply get their hands on a skill to replicate a matrix out of the blue. It took literal centuries before the knowledge of tier 2 spells could be attested among them. And thats marvelous, isnt it? Imagine these people going on with their lives and building their knowledge little by little instead of pursuing shortcuts...

Lord Juler takes a deep breath.

There are obscure and dark theories arguing that magic and skills should never cross, that the epitome of magic cannot be reached through levels. Is it true? Its a fascinating theory, for sure; its also what guides many of those who never accepted a class. But, as with all fascinating theories, the truth is hidden deeper than many will ever dig. There might be certain advantages to that approach, but there might be as many drawbacks. Building on the shared knowledge we have--lets go back to the topic.

By now, its probably been almost an hour since he started talking. Sure, it didnt feel like an hour because Lord Juler is a [Supreme Archmagus] at the end of the day, meaning that he could entertain students of magic for weeks without boring them.

The main doctrine we share among [Mages] is to look at the world of magic with our eyes. Now, for those communities that did not accept classes, that was simply impossible. They couldnt just alter their eyes to perceive Mana and much less create a spell to do so. A spell replicating [Mana Sense] is, at the very least, a tier 4 spell. Depending on how fine the details are, bordering on [Advanced Mana Sense] level, we are talking about tier 5. I dont believe in tiers of magic as much as others do since theres great variability in spells but take that as a relative measure to establish the complexity of such a spell. And since they could barely use tier 1 spells, how were they able to create Enchantments? Isnt that a fascinating question?

Lord Juler moves his wiry hands in the air, slowly drawing out a simple spell matrix with [Light]. Funnily enough, its a [Light] spell matrix made from a [Light] spell.

Because most of the original groups who developed those spells died in wars. Their knowledge has been passed down, but it suffered terrible setbacks. They can barely cast tier 1 spells. It might take them decades to research a new spell. There are certainly some Enchantments circulating that hold the same capabilities, but their production is undoubtedly minimal compared to how easily we can create normal Enchantments.

Hypothetically speaking, Anneus intercepts the conversation, how strong would a Tier 4 or 5 spell be if cast through empathetic methods?

The greater the spell, the greater the complexity of the spell matrix. If you could pin down all the empathetic aspects of a [Meteor]? Its impossible to define, Lord Juler ponders while stroking his beard, however, its likely that it would skip one tier in strength. A tier 4 spell cast through empathetic means might be considered a tier 5 spell. Maybe even tier 6 we dont have any trusted sources on this topic, only myths and legends.

Anyway, Lord Juler waves his hand, you can now use any [Student] skill you have spared so far, and then well proceed to you asking questions to clarify your knowledge. Does any one of you have [Always the Right Question]? It is a rare skill, but its not too hard to get. If no one has it, we might be able to have it appear before the lesson ends.

Man, sometimes I wish I got the [Student] class like Domitilla. I bet there are some neat memory skills packed in there. Now that I think about it, I never really asked her what kind of skills she got thanks to it, did I? Or maybe I did? Who knows.

Excuse me, Amelia raises her hand with a cringing face, it might just be me, but what is the [Student] class?

Huh?

Lord Juler frowns and answers matter-of-factly: The class that every student gets when they join the Nine Towers Academy?

I didnt get no class, Anneus says.

Me neither, Marcellus adds.

Both girls say the same thing.

Joey Luciani, did you get the [Student] class?

I shake my head.

Domitilla has one after I made her sign the contract you gave me, but I never got one myself.

Are you children telling me that no one here, save for Joey Luciani, even heard of the class?