The Wizard World (Part 1) Completed

Chapter 55: The Cost (2)

The best function of the chip was that it could analyze known data and give Angele the optimal plan. It could even list all the requirements and calculate its success rate. This function was extremely valuable to Angele. Many wizard apprentices had to spend a huge amount of time searching for the reason of their progress being hindered and must check the issue many times to confirm its authenticity. If they made any mistakes during the process, they would waste too much time and money, and they wouldn’t be able to keep up with the set timeframe. No matter how talented one was, one had to discover the correct path by oneself.

Angele could find out in time the reason for his progress slowing down due to the chip he had. He kept advancing and wasted no time. Those were all of his advantages.

‘Increase my mentality points to 6 first, and then I’ll buy two basic spell models. Training in the construction of the spell models will also help me increase my mentality. One model will cost me two magic stones. I can buy two right away. The problem lies with the 500 ml Black Lead Potion,’ Angele thought.

Black Lead Potion was made of special stones and ink. It could aid people in increasing their sensitivity, rendering the sensing of energy particles easier. It could also help people focus, but it had some side effects on the user’s stamina. After using it, wizards or wizard apprentices needed to stay in bed for at least two days. The damage done to their stamina was permanent. It was one of the most effective low-level potions, but it had the worst side effect. If the chip didn’t even mention it, Angele would’ve never thought of using it.

Angele sat cross-legged on his bed. He considered his following plan carefully before he got up. He wiped the dust off his gray robe and tied the pouch to his waist. He then opened the door and left his room.

More than 10 minutes later…

Angele stood in front of a huge stone wall with his head raised high to check the price list. Several other wizard apprentices in gray robes were around him staring at the list as well. There were about 30 people there, but no one made any noise. They just stood there and quietly looked at the stone wall. After some time, a few would leave and a few would join.

‘I took the Necromancy course for free from Master Liliana, and it was one of the basics required for using spells with negative energy. If I want to go for the spells with positive energy now, I’ll have to purchase new basic knowledge. It’s probably better for me to just stay with spells that use negative energy. One course will already cost me more than 10 magic stones, and that’s just too much for me. I can save some resources by doing so, and I’ll even progress faster.” Angele made up his mind and started checking the courses listed under the negative energy category.

Only three basic negative energy spell models were currently open:

1. Poisonous Cloud: Paid course. Necromancy and Basics of Negative Energy

2. The Hand of Exhaustion: Paid course. Necromancy and Neuroscience

3. Stun Spell: Paid course. Advanced Dissection and Neuroscience

Angele looked at the options and started thinking.

Basic spells models were the simplest models that most wizard apprentices could learn. As for improved advanced spell models, wizards would often keep them a secret. The same spell could’ve differing effects when different wizards used it. The spell duration, effect radius, casting speed, casting distance, the weaknesses, and the damage done by stun effects might all be different. The basic models were the only spell models wizard apprentices could purchase. They were easy to understand and had practical uses in certain situations.

Angele kept thinking for a while before deciding which one to buy. He walked toward a small window by the side, right when the wizard apprentice in front of him just finished his own activity.