[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware-":3,"chapter-just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-44":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","Just Became a Mage, and My Skills Got Self-Aware? What the Hell?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},2356654,4610,"Chapter 44: Is Old Zhao Really Going to Start the Feast?","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-44",44,"\u003Cp>After clearing the monsters on this floor, the skills began to argue among themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” angrily complained: Big brother! What the hell were you thinking?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” sobbed: That was a Level 22 elite monster! You let it fly out!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” fiercely accused: If I’d reacted just 0.01 seconds slower, what would’ve happened to the master? This is serious negligence! Dereliction of duty!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faced with his younger brother’s accusations, the usually proud “Fireball Spell” now found itself embarrassed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” looked guilty, eyes darting: Cough… It was an accident. Pure accident.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” desperately tried to save face: I didn’t expect this stone golem’s hide was that thick? I thought it was just like the previous monsters—easy to blow up.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” refused to listen: Excuses! All excuses! Do you have any idea how dangerous that was? You just stood there dumbly—if not for me and the master reacting fast, you’d be crying now!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing the two brothers about to fight again, Lin Mo had to step in once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Enough. Quiet down.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Both skills fell silent at once, yet still snorted disdainfully at each other.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo rubbed his chin and analyzed:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Our biggest weakness right now is the lack of sustained area-of-effect damage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Multiple Exploding Fireballs are powerful, but without the cooldown-reducing gear, the cooldown is too long.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“After one burst, if not all enemies are dead, we get a vacuum period like just now.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If they can’t fly, it’s fine—we just trap them and wait for cooldown. But if they can fly, it’s a nightmare.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“As for Fireball and Blazing Spiral Dragon Bullet, both are single-target damage.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this point, Lin Mo suddenly remembered something and spoke to Fireball Spell:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Fire, I recall you were given a mid-tier skill book called 【Flame Pillar】 before, right?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing those four words, the “Fireball Spell” icon trembled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>How could it remember any book? The moment it swallowed it, it lost its mind—only the taste remained.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing Fireball Spell’s blank expression, Lin Mo knew the thing had only been focused on eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it. Don’t expect you to read.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Just gather fire elements on the ground, then blast out a high-pressure flame pillar. Got it?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo said casually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t even know how these skills actually worked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But it didn’t matter—the realization process was up to the skills themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He just had to point out the problem.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” fell into thought: Gather on the ground? Blast a flame pillar?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Though skeptical, Fireball Spell decided to give it a try.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fireball Spell” strained to press a ball of fire element toward the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Pfft…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Accompanied by a sound like a flatulence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A small flame shot up from the ground—about… thirty centimeters high.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Awakening Failed!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” instantly exploded, shrugging confidently: See? It’s not that I didn’t try—it’s just impossible!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“...”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo sighed and shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Apparently, skill awakening wasn’t as simple as it seemed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” timidly raised its hand: Um… Big brother, although the ground looks flat, in my perception, it’s full of tiny pores and textures.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” whispered further: These pores are small, but if we channel the fire through them…】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Exactly!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Mo’s eyes lit up—he’d grasped the key insight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Little Earth, can you share this perception with Little Fire?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He looked at the skill bar, tone tinged with hope.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” paused, then nodded: I… I think I can? We’re both the master’s skills—our origins are connected.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Earth Shield Spell” turned to “Fireball Spell”: Big brother, shall I try transmitting this feeling to you?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell,” though still skeptical, grumbled reluctantly: Fine. I’ll suffer through your view of the world.】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hum—!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A strange vibration rippled through the skill bar.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was the unique frequency of earth element—dense, stable, yet encompassing all things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under this vibration’s influence, “Fireball Spell” felt as if a new door had opened in its perception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【“Fireball Spell” was stunned: Holy shit? This floor looks like this? So many holes?】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>【Congratulations! Your skill “Fireball Spell” has entered a state of sudden enlightenment!】\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>…\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, in the VIP room of the Monitoring Command Center.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang and Lin Tianhao’s couple stared intently at Lin Mo’s screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They had all witnessed Lin Mo’s attempt to gather fire elements on the ground.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This kid…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang squinted, his walnut no longer turning, “Is he trying to awaken the mid-tier fire skill 【Flame Pillar】?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At these words, Lin Tianhao’s eyes brightened—he was about to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhao Lei turned his head, as if hearing the funniest joke.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Xu, are you overestimating this kid?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“He just switched classes three days ago, and now he wants to awaken a mid-tier skill? In a month, will he be awakening forbidden spells?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, Old Zhao, I advise you not to speak too confidently.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao snorted. Though he felt uncertain inside, he refused to show weakness—his pride demanded he stand firm: “Just because others can’t doesn’t mean my son can’t. Some things depend on talent, not how long you’ve been in class.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lei didn’t bother arguing with Lin Tianhao—he sneered:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Heh, talent? Don’t make me laugh.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If he awakens 【Flame Pillar】 today, I’ll eat this screen right here.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His words rang loud and clear, echoing through the monitoring room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The entire room fell silent.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang blinked, about to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang paused, about to speak and offer some advice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao barked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Present!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aide snapped to attention and saluted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao didn’t even glance at Zhao Lei—he pointed at the massive screen:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Prepare wrenches, screwdrivers, cutters.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, go to the mess hall and bring a bucket of lubricating oil, plus two bottles of high-concentration vinegar—I suspect Commander Zhao might need to loosen his throat after eating.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Also, go to the mess hall and bring a bucket of lubricating oil, and prepare two bottles of high-concentration vinegar—I suspect Commander Zhao will feel a bit choked up soon and need to soothe his throat.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aide didn’t hesitate—he immediately carried out the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The aide did not hesitate for a moment and immediately carried out the order.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Su Wan covered her mouth, shoulders shaking as she turned away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Old Lin! What are you doing?!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang finally reacted, laughing and exasperated: “This is madness! This is a major exam monitoring center! Lin Tianhao, are you a bandit? You say something and act like it’s already done!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Xu Wenchang turned to Zhao Lei, speaking earnestly:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“And you, Old Zhao—you’re an adult. Why argue like a child? Saying you’ll eat a screen? Don’t you fear breaking your teeth?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But Zhao Lei was already fired up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He ignored Xu Wenchang, locking eyes on Lin Tianhao:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Hmph! I, Zhao Lei, mean every word I say—I deliver!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“But if he doesn’t awaken it? Lin Tianhao, what about you? You should make a pledge too.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao adjusted his cuff.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Fine.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“If Mo doesn’t awaken it, I’ll eat the screen myself.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Good! That’s your word!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Zhao Lei roared, “A gentleman’s word!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Cannot be retracted!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Even four horses can’t catch it!”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Tianhao refused to back down.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The two of them were like two bulls locked in combat, about to clash head-on.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang, standing between them, opened his mouth but could only sigh helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“What a mess…”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He rubbed his throbbing temples, sat back down on the sofa with a look of exasperation:\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“Forget it, I’m not dealing with you two. Eat if you want, just don’t choke.”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, he turned his gaze back to the large screen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On the screen, Lin Mo still sat there.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Beneath the ground, a faint red glow could be seen surging wildly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>“This kid… Old Zhao isn’t really going to start the feast, is he?”\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Xu Wenchang muttered to himself.\u003C\u002Fp>",1301,"2026-06-21T04:41:49.398Z",1,"Qwen3-Next 80B","cf0d5231e97c5b4a4ed7cda5aa74d1ef6d5f124706b4eb52826ff05efaba5d89","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-45","just-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--chapter-43",374,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fjust-became-a-mage-and-my-skills-got-self-aware--cover.jpg"]