The villainous young master just wants to live a Buddhist-like life.

　If it weren't for the upcoming academy championship, that frenzy would have lasted much longer. But even so, it only went from overt to covert.

　The professors are still studying mathematics diligently, it's just not as obvious anymore.

　During this process, Dark had already chosen his elective courses. Besides "Transfiguration," the other was "Magic." He would study magic at the Magic Academy.

　It's quite bizarre.

　But Dark had actually started learning mental magic—"Netherworld Magic"—at a very young age.

　The magic classes at St. Marian Academy are also different from the norm, mainly focusing on the layering and application of basic magic.

　For example, you could only learn the "Fireball" spell, and then combine multiple "Fireball" spells to create a spell with an effect similar to the "Great Fireball" spell, but you wouldn't directly teach the "Great Fireball" spell.

Chapter 1155 Knowledge is acquired in sequence, and skills are specialized (4k)

　For most gifted students, learning magic requires a great deal of effort and time.

　St. Marian Academy is, after all, a magic academy, and it's impossible to put the cart before the horse. Therefore, the "magic class" only teaches general magical knowledge and basic magic, and also covers some knowledge related to the making of magic scrolls.

　Learning basic magic is relatively easy, and the knowledge requirements are not that high. Afterwards, by layering, fusing, offsetting, and shaping, the power of basic magic purification spells can be enhanced to a higher level, and then one can graduate from "Magic Class".

　In short, this was a relatively easy course for Dark, who had a background in magic.

　The "magic class" he chose was taught by a retired professor who had returned to work, and it was held on Thursday mornings along with Pava Jones' "Transfiguration" class.

　Emma, ​​Sarah, and Eudora also chose these two courses.

　Incidentally.

　Diana chose "Knight Class - Advanced" and "Energy Shaping Class".

　Rose chose "Magic Class" and "Medicine Class - Advanced".

　Witt chose "Alchemy" and "Knighting - Advanced".

　Robert chose "Knighting Class - Advanced" and "Energy Shaping Class".

　Doron chose "Knight Class - Advanced" and "Energy Shaping Class".

　Heidi chose "Magic Class" and "Medicine Class - Advanced".

　Pistan chose the "Tricks and Transfigurations" course and the "Transfiguration" course.

　Klein chose "Alchemy" and "Magic".

　In the second year.

　Anna and Angie both chose "Alchemy" and "Knighting".

　Victoria and Phoenix both chose the "Knighting Lesson" and the "Energy Shaping Lesson".

　Vivian and Jon chose "Alchemy" and "Magic" respectively.

　Joey chose "Knighting" and "Astrology".

　Cecilia chose "Alchemy" and "Astrology".

　Shirley Augustine chose "Drama" and "Alchemy".

　"Magic Play" and "Energy Shaping" are both courses that teach the application of magic.

　Among them, "Sculpting" is a course that teaches students how to skillfully use magic to shape various forms, which can materialize the ethereal magic and give it physical properties.

　It comes with the "Magic Hand" and the "Phantom Weapon Spell". After mastering the art of magic, it can replace the "Phantom Weapon Spell" and directly shape magic into the shape of various weapons to fight enemies.

　The "Magic Play" course teaches mages how to coat their bodies with a magical coating, causing others to misperceive them and thus deceiving their opponents.

　Neither of these courses requires a high level of magical talent, and they focus more on practical application than on knowledge.

　Dark wasn't very interested in "Evoking" classes, and he could easily learn Evoking on his own while learning magic, which wasn't difficult.

　However, he was very interested in "Magic Tricks and Deception," which was one of the elective courses he planned to take next academic year.

　The basic application of "magic tricks" is to alter the aura of magic, making one's own strength appear weaker or stronger in the perception of the opponent.

　However, if one can go a step further, one can use a magical coating to change one's appearance, achieving a disguise effect that is even more realistic than illusion.

　In short, the potential of "magic tricks" is extremely high, and their applications are beyond imagination. True masters can achieve a level of effortless mastery.

　Under the new dueling rules that allow mages to personally participate, duelists can even use "magic tricks" to alter the apparent star rating of magical spirits, thereby misleading their opponents.

　However, this comes at a high level of difficulty in learning and applying the technology. After all, no matter how advanced the technology is, it is meaningless if you can't learn it.

　This year, very few second and third graders chose "Magic Play" as an elective.

　Pistan is one.

　Shirley was the other one.

　Shirley Augustine enrolled as a "transfer student" and started directly from the second year, so she had elective courses right away.

　Her choice to study the extremely difficult "Magic Play" course was naturally determined by her own necessary needs.

　She needs to master "magical arts" to conceal her occasional physical inflexibility and alter her aura to appear more like a normal human being to others.

　On Thursday, September 17th, the first period of the morning was Professor Pava Jones' "Transformation Class".

　"Transformation Course" is also an extremely difficult course, and its difficulty is not only reflected in the learning process.

　In layman's terms, "Transfiguration" teaches students how to master "Transfiguration Charms," ​​and then how to recognize and use them.

　The difficulty of learning "Transformation Lesson" is secondary; its key issue lies in the learning threshold—"Transformation Charms" are rare magical cards that have fixed requirements on the user's own talent.

　It is very dangerous.

　Without the talent for shapeshifting, even if one forcibly masters the "shapeshifting spell," it is easy to fail when using it.

　If the transformation fails, then there will be no hope of recovery.

　Therefore, the "Transfiguration Charm" must be learned and used under the supervision of a professor.

　Diana, Witt, Robert, and Doron, who chose "Transfiguration" as an elective last year, are all students with a talent for transformation.

　This year, the "Transformation Class" was chosen.

　Besides Dark, the only other students in the class are Emma, ​​Sara, Eudora, and two other students.

　After these two rounds, there aren't many students with shapeshifting abilities left in Dark's grade.

　Because the summer camp specifically taught the "Transfiguration Spell," many students who participated in the summer camp chose the "Transfiguration" course as an elective this year.

　As Dak entered the classroom, he turned around and saw familiar faces everywhere.

　Among these acquaintances, quite a few had already mastered the "Transformation Charm" during summer camp, demonstrating advanced learning.

　Under these circumstances, the "Transfiguration Class" could not possibly only teach ordinary transformations; higher-level "arbitrary transformation spells" and "advanced transformation spells" were also included in the curriculum.

　The "Free Transformation Charm" is based on the "free" transformation of ordinary beasts.

　Even so, it is extremely difficult and requires exceptional transformation skills.

　In comparison, the "Greater Transfiguration Charm," which can transform one into a magical creature, is slightly easier.

　Moreover, the "Higher Transformation Charm" is far more useful in combat than the "Free Transformation Charm".

　Therefore, Professor Jones will focus on teaching "Advanced Transfiguration Charms".

　This is also the main reason why Dak chose "Transfiguration" as an elective course.

　He wants to learn the "Advanced Transfiguration Charm"!

　However, learning "Advanced Transfiguration Charms" is not something that can be done overnight. The first "Transfiguration class" still taught ordinary "Transfiguration Charms." Students who had already mastered "Transfiguration Charms" were invited to the stage as demonstrations and performed a "Transfiguration" in the classroom.

　For a moment, the other students felt as if they had suddenly entered a zoo, with the podium filled with small animals.

　Looking at the "Ragdoll cat" in the mirror, Dak noticed that even after the transformation, it still maintained its elegant and noble demeanor.

　He was initially not satisfied with his transformation, but looking at the silly "otter" beside him, he couldn't help but think that the "Ragdoll cat" wasn't so bad after all.

　—Just their appearance alone is enough to make them irresistible, not to mention that the "Ragdoll cat" is a relatively large breed.

　Incidentally.

　Sarah's "Transformation Spell" also transforms a cat.

　However, she transformed into a black cat with long limbs and a more agile physique! Unlike the fluffy, lazy, and gentle "Ragdoll cat," the black cat Sarah transformed into only had short, close-fitting fur and a lithe figure like a small cheetah.

　Even when it walks on all fours, it holds its head high and chest out, with a noble demeanor.

　Enviable.

　This "Transformation Lesson" was quite enjoyable. Not only did I learn new knowledge, but I also saw Emma and Sarah's transformation poses.

　Dark maintained a fairly good mood until the end of get out of class. Until Emma passed by him and muttered, seemingly casually, "So that's Dark the cat."

　Dak's good mood suddenly plummeted. "Ha, a big-toothed otter!"

　Dark and Emma's staring contest continued until the second class began. It was still Thursday morning, and Darkdemon attended his first "magic class."

　Although he has mastered various spells such as "Netherworld Magic," "Soul Loss Curse," "Demonic Fire," and "Beast Language," his understanding of the fundamentals of magic is actually very limited.

　His slow progress in "Netherworld Magic" is partly due to his lack of systematic study of magic.

　One of the reasons for choosing "Magic Class" this year is to slightly improve my progress in studying "Netherworld Magic." Even a 10% improvement would save a lot of time.

　Another reason, besides this, is to deal with the endless stream of magic that is likely to appear in magical duels.

　Know yourself and know your enemy.

　The principle may be simple, but it is practical. Even if you can't learn it, it's good to have some understanding of it.

　Especially the casting time and conditions for various types of magic.

　Once you understand this, dealing with part-time magicians or magicians carrying large numbers of scrolls will be much easier.

　Of course, imagine being able to summon a small fireball with a flick of your finger when needed, or to conjure a cool breeze when feeling hot, or to turn water into ice with a spell when needed… just thinking about it is so convenient.

　If you don't prioritize power, basic magic is indeed very convenient. Its main problem is that even a basic spell like "Small Fireball" requires a substantial foundation of magical knowledge to achieve any significant progress.

　Simply put, the learning curve is too steep.

　Before the advent of magic technology, magic was unique and irreplaceable, and no amount of learning cost was a problem.

　But once magical technology is available, everyone knows how to choose. Moreover, since humans have a limited capacity for magical energy, the ability to store magical energy in magical cards in advance is a huge advantage for humans.

　When Merlin first developed magic, the first group of people to learn and master it were human magicians.

　"Magic and sorcery are not in conflict."

　But this was the first thing Adrian Jeremy, the professor of "Magic," said upon entering the classroom.

　Adrian Jeremy was a little old man with a receding hairline, and when he put on a pointed hat, he looked like a typical magician.

　Jeremy, who returned to work as a retired professor, also participated in summer camp training.

　He spent the first half of his life fighting against magical knowledge. He was an elderly mage who switched to magic at the age of forty, and he was a very typical theorist.

　Those who claim to be theorists often falter in actual combat. During his dueling practice at summer camp, Dark once gave Professor Adrian Jeremy a sound beating.

　If he had known he would be taking Professor Adrian Jeremy's "Magic" class this academic year, he wouldn't have been so ruthless...

　But when people get emotional, it's sometimes really hard to control.

　Professor Adrian Jeremy is indeed a formidable opponent.

　Dark looked away.

　Professor Adrian Jeremy's "Magic Class" emphasizes "learning magic from scratch," making it extremely beginner-friendly.

　Therefore, those who choose this elective course are future magic trainees who don't know much about magic, mainly third and fourth year students.

　Besides Emma, ​​Sarah, Eudora, a considerable number of third-year students, including Rose, Heidi, and Klein, also chose to take "Magic Class".

　The notable figures in the second year are Vivian and Jon. This differs from the "Transformation" program.

　This entire "magic lesson" consisted of basic theoretical lectures. It will probably be next month before Professor Adrian Jeremy actually begins teaching magic.

　Dark listened attentively to the lecture and was surprised to find that Professor Jeremy not only did not retaliate, but also acted very kindly, which was completely different from his ruthlessness during duels.

　But while he was still lamenting that everyone has two sides, the "magic class" ended, and Professor Adrian Jeremy immediately said in a calm tone, "Darkdemon, stay."

　So Darkdemon was left behind alone.

　Anyone who attended the summer camp knew that Professor Adrian Jeremy had been brutally beaten by Dark, and several pitying gazes immediately focused on him.

　Dak internally shuddered and obediently stayed.