Chapter 78： Light Spell (Part 2)

Jes was recalling the thing that could only be considered a spark he had summoned earlier. He always wanted to do it again because he didn't feel at all that this level of spellcasting had reached its limit.

Marin rarely said anything wrong, but this time the fatigue he mentioned didn't exist at all.

If it's said that there is absolutely none, that's not entirely true. He felt that he wasn't as energetic as when he just woke up in the early morning, but how much did these two spells have to do with it?

At any rate, it was nowhere near the level where immediate rest was needed.

"Master Marin, can constantly casting spells exercise one's spirit? For example, if I cast two spells now and feel a bit tired after communicating with the Arcane Weave twice. If I constantly exercise myself, can I improve my ability in this aspect after a period of time?"

Marin nodded and said, "Of course you can. But remember what I just said? Don't overestimate your body's endurance. Proceed step by step. Moreover, the fastest way to increase the number of spellcasts is not to exercise your mental endurance, but to improve your spellcasting level and concentration."

"Spellcasting level refers to standard spell incantations, gestures, and so on. That is, the conditions related to spellcasting that I mentioned earlier. Every spell has techniques to reduce consumption through practice. Some mages in Dalaran call this energy-saving spellcasting technique. Many scholars believe that mental power is an energy that can be consumed and replenished, or called mana. Just like the Arcane Weave energy that operates in this world. If we look at it this way, regarding the search for techniques to save mental consumption as a kind of energy saving is also reasonable."

"Concentration is more focused on your own inner self. If spellcasting level is the skill you need to master proficiently, then concentration is your degree of focus on the act of spellcasting during the spellcasting process. The more focused you are, the less mental energy you will consume. This is also why mages rarely engage in the battlefield directly but provide support from outside the battlefield. They need to cast spells as focused as possible so as to support their allies continuously."

"Mastering these two points is much more effective than recklessly exercising your mental will. And when you exercise these two abilities, you will gradually find that your mental upper limit is getting higher and higher."

Jes understood. The reason why he felt completely exhausted after casting the Fear spell only a few times before might be because he was in a flustered state, watching the opponent's attack route while trying to cast spells in the gaps, and completely ignoring spellcasting techniques and the standard degree of incantations. Such spellcasting must be of poor effect and high energy consumption.

However, is shadow magic the same as arcane magic?

There should be some commonalities, right?

"Let's overcome one goal at a time." Marin said, "Let's start with the Light Spell. Your first task is to keep the Light Spell active for more than one minute. This is a very basic exercise for an apprentice. And this requirement will not cause serious overconsumption for an ordinary person. If you achieve it, come to me for a simple exam. After passing, we can move on to the next step. I'll give you two weeks to try."

He took out a yellowed page volume titled "Felix - Elementary Arcane Spellcasting Techniques" from behind and said, "Page 22, the essentials of casting the Light Spell. Read the front part first. Don't worry about the variations and so on at the back. Complete the most basic things well."

"Yes, Master." Jes took the book and opened it to take a look. The Light Spell is indeed a very simple magic. Because its principle is simply and directly gathering arcane energy to emit light. When he was a child in the capital city of Lordaeron, he had seen some young apprentices and even children do this.

In the afternoon after the orcish language class, Jes planned to go to the Slaughtered Lamb and ask Ursula Drin in the basement about the production methods of healing potions and mana potions.

After entering the basement of the tavern, he recited "Liuyusa" and used his finger to hold up a small light spot, illuminating the cell door and the black passage in front of him.

The light spot seemed stable after a few seconds. When he was about to reach for the handle, the light spot suddenly got out of control and dissipated in the air, leaving only a little arcane afterglow with a faint purple glow.

He sighed and stepped into the cell door and walked into the darkness.

This afternoon, the basement of the Slaughtered Lamb was empty. Gajin, Surenna, and Elran were all absent. At this time, only Galdes was sitting in the middle hall reading a book.

His servant, the imp named Jiaoji, was holding a book. As long as Galdes gave a look, Jiaoji would immediately understand his meaning and quickly turn the page. And his master was sitting on the chair at an angle very leisurely, completely not caring how long the imp had been holding the book.

"If only Zaenuo could be so quiet." Jes thought to himself.

"Jes Cetho, you're here." Galdes raised his head and asked, "How do you feel about that summoning magic? Have you kept a demon that suits your temperament and character?"

"It's quite dangerous to run around with an imp in Stormwind City." Jes said.

Galdes said, "If you have too many affairs in Stormwind City, it's normal to worry. But if you are like me and rarely wander around, having a demon is not a big trouble. Especially imps have their own invisibility methods."

"Although imps will unconditionally obey their master's orders, they also have their own temperaments, personalities, and even likes and dislikes. I don't want you to use the summoned demons as consumables like Gajin. First, summoning magic itself has a great consumption. Each time it requires a safe environment to cast the spell. Second, every time a new demon is summoned, without any familiarity or running-in. I feel uneasy and cannot trust it."

"Thanks, Galdes. I will consider your words." Jes replied.

"You're welcome. By the way, what's the matter this time?" Galdes said, "I don't remember Gajin calling everyone together."

"Is Ms. Drin here?" Jes asked.

Galdes said, "Ursula is in the innermost room at the end of the middle doorway. You will smell it. Our alchemy room."

Following Galdes' directions, Jes walked to the end of the corridor. Sure enough, he smelled a strong medicinal smell.

There seemed to be the smell of Grave Moss in this medicinal smell. In the alchemy room, a woman wearing only a loose vest and rolled-up wide trousers was squatting there stirring a crucible. She didn't hear Jes's footsteps behind her at all.

This room was so hot that it was unbearable. Although the weather had turned cooler, the ventilation conditions in the basement were not good. There was only one ventilation opening of unknown effectiveness connected to an unknown destination. Perhaps it had some effect, but it only made this room not hot enough to steam people to death.

"Ms. Ursula Drin?" Jes greeted softly.

Ursula turned her head. Her forehead and face were already covered in sweat, and her originally fluffy hair was stuck to her neck due to sweat.

She took a breath and nodded and said, "Jes Cetho, I still remember your name. What's the matter?"