Chapter 110: Evocation Mage

"That's certainly not possible!" Xia Duo said irritably, "The intensive training and the study plan conflict in time; you can't choose one if you choose the other."

"Then what if we choose the first one first, and the second one a year later?" Dien asked.

"That's possible."

"Eh—"

Seeing Xia Duo agree so readily, Dien became suspicious again, "Could it be that there are hidden dangers to becoming an Official Mage within a year?"

The other three also looked at Xia Duo, especially Aideliqi; he did not want to become a Mage with hidden dangers.

"There are no hidden dangers, and it won't delay your subsequent development."

But Xia Duo's words did not resolve their doubts; instead, they deepened them. Aideliqi hurriedly pressed, "Xia Duo, explain it to us in detail. What exactly is this about becoming an Official Mage within a year?"

"No problem."

Xia Duo had no intention of hiding it; after all, they would be his companions in the future. "I call Mages who become Official Mages after one year of intensive training 'Evocation Mages'."

"Evocation Mages?"

The four of them repeated this term they had never heard before in unison, "What kind of Mage is an Evocation Mage? Is it related to energy?"

"Yes, an Evocation Mage is a Mage who specializes in controlling energy."

As he spoke, Xia Duo extended his right index finger and entered a state of Spellcasting Focus. A water ball the size of an eyeball appeared an inch from his fingertip, and then he raised his voice slightly.

Following a "Watch closely," the water ball at Xia Duo's fingertip suddenly expanded, turning into a cloud of mist that enveloped half of his arm.

A few seconds later, the mist slowly contracted, turning back into a water ball, and after pulsing a few times, the water ball turned into an ice ball.

Aideliqi and the others stared fixedly at Xia Duo's ice ball; this was not a Trick like those performed in a circus, but a real ice ball.

An ice ball radiating cold air.

However, before the four could ask, Xia Duo changed the form of the ice ball again and again, from human figures to weapons and equipment, and finally back into a water ball.

Afterward, a scene that shocked Aideliqi and the others occurred: a trace of turbidity seemed to appear inside the water ball, followed by more and more, until the water ball became a damp mud ball.

But the changes did not stop; the mud ball gradually dried out until it became a scorching lava sphere, and afterward, as the temperature rose, the sphere became increasingly transparent.

After dissipating the small fire ball, Xia Duo said, "See? This is an 'Evocation Mage'!"

After seeing Xia Duo's demonstration, although sparks were almost flying from the eyes of Aideliqi and the others, they still cautiously asked, "Xia Duo, after becoming an Evocation Mage, can we still learn other Spells?"

If not, then the limitations of such a specialized Mage would be too great, and they would never choose it.

However, Xia Duo gave a definite answer, "Of course you can. Didn't I just say it wouldn't affect your subsequent development? You can learn whatever Spells you want!"

"Then I want to accept the Evocation Mage training!" Dien was the first to step forward. Since it wouldn't affect his subsequent learning, he chose to become an Official Mage as soon as possible.

Compared to the others, Dien, who came from an ordinary farming family, cared more about becoming an Official Mage a day earlier to improve his situation.

Glancing at the determined-looking Dien, to be honest, Xia Duo felt a little disappointed, but he could understand Dien's choice. He looked at the other three, "And you?"

"We want to hear what the study plan is."

"The study plan is for me to lead you to re-understand the essence of the Magic Net and the Principles of Spells, and to adjust the specific plan in real-time according to your specific progress."

"This—"

Aideliqi couldn't help but ask, "Xia Duo, are you an Archmage in disguise?"

"Hehe, what do you think? It's just that your understanding of Magic is too shallow. I believe that after this round of the study plan, you will also become 'Archmages'!"

"Really? What about Evocation Mages then?"

"Of course it's true. As for Evocation Mages, once this round of the study plan ends, you will be able to train yourselves and become Evocation Mages!"

When he said this, Xia Duo deliberately looked at Dien. Things had reached this point; if he still didn't wake up, Xia Duo could only give up on him. He couldn't train someone for his sake alone; Dien didn't have that much face.

"Xia Duo, I—" Dien's voice was hesitant, truly quite embarrassed, "I was wrong just now. I choose the study plan too."

He hadn't realized before that the second choice actually already included the first. Xia Duo had deliberately separated the two to test the attitudes, or rather the perceptions, of his team members.

Whether they believed that levels and Spells were everything, or that understanding the Principles was the most important thing.

In reality, the two were not in conflict, but currently, Xia Duo needed them to prioritize the Principles; after all, Xia Duo himself hadn't even become an Official Mage yet.

The so-called becoming an Official Mage in a year was essentially something he would have to find a way to do after he leveled up himself; he had no way to do it right now.

And if he wanted to level up as quickly as possible, besides the heaven-sent 1st Circle Spell Learning Scroll, finding a group of similar Apprentices to discuss things openly might just provide some inspiration!

Furthermore, while explaining to others, he could review things himself, and perhaps he would discover blind spots!

Going a step further, once the others in the Study Group tasted the sweetness of rapid improvement, even if one day they surpassed Xia Duo, the Study Group couldn't just stop.

By then, it might be Xia Duo who would be clinging to their coattails.

Therefore, an open atmosphere was the most important thing; this core philosophy had to be implemented throughout all subsequent exchanges, explanations, and interactions.

After all members of the group reached a consensus, Xia Duo organized the first exchange within the group, with the theme being—the Spell Principles in 【Mending】.

Starting from 【Mending】, a 0 Ring Spell that all Official Apprentices must master, they delved into the Spell Principles of 0 Ring Spells; this was somewhat similar to a seminar on Earth.

However, at the beginning, their understanding of Magic varied, and it was basically Xia Duo giving the lecture, and Xia Duo also treated this first exchange as a template.

From the Magic Net elements involved in 【Mending】 to the Spell Principles, and then to the actual Application changes in specific scenarios, Xia Duo explained it in simple terms, and conveyed his philosophy of "Magic Net essence guides Spell Principles, Spell Principles construct actual Application."

Aideliqi and the others listened with such fascination that, without realizing it, the four of them became "nodding machines." When Xia Duo finished explaining this part, he subconsciously imitated an Instructor Mage and asked, "Does anyone have any questions?"

"Me!"

Aideliqi raised his hand to signal, as if he were currently in an Official Mage's classroom.

"You speak!"

"You just said that the essence of the Magic Net and the Principles of Spells are eternal and unchanging, so why are there no identical Spell structures?"

This question—

Xia Duo smiled, "Aideliqi, your question itself is flawed. What do you mean there are no identical Spell structures? I want to tell you—there are!"

Thanks to 【Xinluotiansai】 for the 100 reward!!

(End of chapter)