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Chapter 14 Single-Layer and Multi-Layer

A blazing fireball appeared in front of him and then shot out with a bang!

Furthermore, due to the modification of some redundant structures, Zellir's casting speed is also faster than in the Greywood Forest.

The time was reduced from about five seconds to just over four seconds, but the power was not diminished as a result.

"boom!"

The fireball struck the crystal pillar, blasting out a shower of sparks.

"Wow..." Marvin raised an eyebrow slightly.

He's a promising talent.

Bev's three spells took an average of about six seconds to cast, while Zellir cast Fireball in just over four seconds.

Don't underestimate this difference of just over a second; it might take the practitioner a year to improve.

It is obvious that Zellir's level of magic control is higher than Bev's.

“Good, continue.” Marvin raised his chin.

"Uh……"

Upon hearing this, Zellir scratched his head somewhat awkwardly, "I'm sorry, Instructor Marvin, this is the only magic I know."

"Only this one method?" Marvin frowned.

"Yes."

Unfortunately, the original owner's family was quite poor.

The money he used to buy the damaged fireball scroll was money he had saved up from working odd jobs for several years. As for other spells, he could forget about them.

"Your fireball spell is quite good; it fully meets the standards of a magic apprentice."

Professor Marvin rubbed his chin.

"However, according to the guild's rating rules, in addition to meeting the standards for magic power and spell casting level, one must also master three second-level single-layer spell structures in order to become a formal magic apprentice."

Based on their different spell structures, magic is divided into two main categories.

These are single-layer spell structure magic and multi-layer spell structure magic.

A single-layer surgical structure can be viewed as a surface, that is, two-dimensional.

All circuits are inscribed on this two-dimensional surface, which is also the most basic magical configuration.

For a considerable period of history, the mages of the continent of Candia only used single-layer spell structures.

However, in the long river of time, there will always be a few exceptionally talented individuals.

Through continuous exploration and development of spell structures, multi-layered spell structures with greater power and wider applications were invented.

Compared to the two-dimensional plane of single-layer spell structure magic, multi-layer spell structure magic is a three-dimensional structure formed by many surfaces intersecting together.

Because of the greater space, its complexity increases exponentially, making it more difficult to control.

Based on the complex structure of the circuits, these two major categories of magic are further divided into nine levels.

Fireball, Wind Blade, Water Ball, and Illumination are all level two single-layer spell structures.

Beverly looked regretful.

She had already seen from the evaluation just now that Zellir's magical level was definitely above her own.

Knowing only one type of magic is likely due to limitations imposed by her family background.

Want to learn new magic?
It's very simple, just spend money to buy magic scrolls with spell formulas inscribed on them.

A high-quality level 2 single-layer spell scroll costs around five gold coins, which is almost a year's income for an average family.

The original owner was able to acquire the fireball scroll from the bard for only forty silver coins because it was in such poor condition.

The remaining spiritual imprints on it were very faint, which caused the original owner to spend a long time deciphering the structure of the technique, making it extremely inefficient.

“I understand. I will try my best to master the other two new spells and then re-evaluate,” Zellier said. Although he didn’t pass, he wasn’t discouraged.

In any case, he had already learned three new spells from Bev, and once the analysis was completed, it was only a matter of time before he officially became a magic apprentice.

"Wait a moment."

Marvin suddenly stopped Zelil, "I want to ask you a few questions... Of course, they are all rather personal, and you can choose not to answer them."

"what is the problem?"

"What does your family do? Are they businessmen, or...?" Marvin asked.

“I come from a small village on the border of the Kingdom of Ser. My parents were farmers, but they have passed away.”

Zellier answered truthfully, "I am now an adventurer, making a living by taking on quests."

"That's it..."

Marvin lowered his head, seemingly deep in thought, before finally speaking.

"Then, I can let you pass the magic apprentice rating ahead of schedule. But you have to promise me that you must come to me for the second mage rating within three months. I hope that by then you will have mastered three new spells."

Upon hearing this, Zellier was taken aback.

"what……?"

What does it mean?
"What are you daydreaming about? Quickly thank Professor Marvin; he's looking out for you."

Bev nudged Zell with her elbow, "You can get a guild subsidy once you become a magic apprentice, one gold coin every month."

Is there such a good thing?

Zellier then realized what was happening and quickly thanked him.

"Thank you for your guidance, Professor Marvin! I will certainly live up to your expectations."

"The path of a mage is long and arduous, and I don't want to see your talent go to waste."

Marvin encouraged him, "Remember my promise to you, come to me for another test within three months."

"Ok."

Zelier suddenly remembered the condition for unlocking the second talent skill: becoming a lower-level mage.

It's a good opportunity to ask all the questions at once.

"Mentor Marvin, I'd also like to know what standards are required to pass the lower-level mage rating?"

"You've only just become a magic apprentice and you're already thinking about becoming a junior mage?"

Marvin smiled.

"The little guy has quite lofty ambitions... He can master at least ten level-two single-layer spell structures and compress his casting speed to within three seconds."

"In addition to that, you also need to master a level three single-layer spell structure with a casting speed of less than five seconds. This is the standard for a junior mage."

"I don't need to go into detail about learning magic. Just collect magic scrolls and gradually comprehend it yourself. As for compressing casting speed, that requires years of practice."

Marvin pushed up his glasses.

"What we need to know is that the structure of a spell is not fixed. As long as your magic manipulation level improves, you can naturally optimize the original spell structure and increase the casting speed."

"Like a winding, circuitous road being transformed into a straight line?" Zellier recalled his earlier feelings and said.

"The metaphor is very apt."

Marvin nodded.

“The original surgical techniques are usually very complex, or as you would say, a hodgepodge of twists and turns, and you might even get lost.”

"Only by improving your magic manipulation skills can you gradually make it more convenient, and eventually reach the highest level of a single spell—instant casting."

“I see…” Zellier nodded slightly.

(End of this chapter)