How can Chapter 5 be called theft
Upon hearing Jack's words, Han Shuo's expression immediately turned cold, and he cursed aloud, which startled Jack greatly. He thought to himself that Lisa had been treating him this way for not just a day or two, yet he had never seen him manage to do anything about it.
Magic is a method of utilizing mental power to communicate with certain magical elements in this world. There are four main methods of using magic, which can be achieved through spells, magical scrolls (catalysts), gestures, and magic circles
Necromancy initially involved the control of souls and bones. Throughout its development, predecessors continuously experimented and improved upon it, leading to an increasing number of necromantic spells. Gradually, this evolved into a system, ultimately becoming a representative of dark magic
After Han Shuo finished scolding, he pondered for a moment and said: "Buck is a magic apprentice; with mental strength, he can endure pain for three days, but I have to endure it for a month. Hehe, I am exceptionally talented; if I study necromancy, perhaps I could recover in just three days"
Isn't this sufficient? I can also meditate. Once I have developed my mental strength, won't I be able to learn the spells from the magic book to practice magic?
Achoo... Achoo... Never mind, Jack, how did I end up here? I remember I was used as a shield by that bastard Buck, suffering from the soul pain inflicted by that little witch Lisa, wasn't I
Brian, you have so many scars on you
Han Shuo was doused with a second bucket of cold water, causing him to shiver uncontrollably. When a small wooden bucket struck his chest, the pain intensified, and he immediately grimaced and let out a wail.
Today, Han Shuo was once again beaten by Buck. Buck, along with a small skeleton, ganged up on Han Shuo, and naturally, he was no match for them, leaving him covered in bruises. However, during these days, Han Shuo has felt that his strength has been increasing, and his appetite has also grown significantly. Every time, he finds that his food is insufficient and has to ask Jack for more.
Whereupon, Han Shuo let out a scream akin to that of a pig being slaughtered, and hurriedly stumbled away, quickly saying: "Jack, the rag you are holding has bone powder that has deteriorated after necromantic experiments on it, this stuff pricks like little needles, you don't intend to stab me to death, do you?"
Necromancy once flourished immensely; during the height of necromancy, all dark magic was classified under necromantic magic. Unfortunately, it has now declined, and necromancy has instead become a branch of dark magic
Jack was also somewhat panicked, quickly throwing the rag he held far away, feeling relieved that the side he had taken did not have any bone powder stuck to it
Thus, when Han Shuo was studying "Fundamentals of Necromancy," the first thing he did was meditate to sense his mental power. However, Han Shuo meditated for seven consecutive days without any results, unable to perceive even the slightest trace of mental power.
However, during these days, whenever the students seeking to find Han Shuo for experimental magic managed to locate him, he would conveniently develop a sudden "headache." When he had a headache, he would become even more erratic, and sometimes, things would get so chaotic that Han Shuo would end up making a mess of the experiment. The students were all aware that Han Shuo was afflicted by Lisa's soul pain, and given his slightly mad and foolish demeanor, they found it difficult to take any action against him
It turns out that Uncle Shalu has come over. By the way, what did Lisa say before she left
The weather is already a bit cold, and Han Shuo is completely drenched, feeling extremely cold. As he sees the chubby Jack about to pour a bucket of water down on him, he suddenly shouts, "Jack, what are you doing?"
Well... I said, Jack, are you trying to kill me?
Jack was startled and quickly distanced himself from Han Shuo, his face filled with panic as he said, "Brian, do you want me to help you steal a book?"
"How can this be called stealing? I merely asked you to lend me the book. Once I finish reading it, you can return it, and besides, those basic magic books are hardly read by anyone. No one will ever know about this. Jack, I am having such a bad day today, and it is all to help you. You should help me out too, right?" Han Shuo said, staring at the chubby Jack with righteous indignation. "Jack, I am having such a bad day today, and it is all to help you. You should help me out too, right?" Han Shuo said, staring at the chubby Jack with righteous indignation.
Moreover, each time after being struck by Buck, although it was extremely painful at the moment, upon returning to the storeroom, Han Shuo only needed to practice his magical skills using the "solid" method. By the next day, not only was there no pain left in his body, but he also felt quite invigorated. When he fought Buck again, he noticed that the pain from Buck's strikes on his body was becoming increasingly lighter.
Due to the pain of the soul, Han Shuo experiences sudden bouts of pain in his head several times each day. During the first two instances, he immediately fainted again; however, as time went on, although the pain would still occur from time to time, Han Shuo did not faint again, possibly due to his ability to adapt.
As the conversation reached this point, Han Shuo very amicably approached the chubby Jack, suddenly embracing him and smilingly saying to Jack: "But you are still here, aren't you? Aren't you the one who is cleaning the library?"
I apologize, Brian. Just now, I thought the first bucket didn't wake you up. Your stool was already wobbling, and when you shouted, I was startled and my hands trembled, spilling the water from the wooden bucket all over you
This made Han Shuo feel both excited and fearful. The excitement stemmed from the growing power of the demonic essence, as his body and spirit improved increasingly. The fear arose from the sense that, as the demonic essence gradually strengthened, Han Shuo found it increasingly difficult to control his temper, making it easy for him to do things he would later regret.
"First, one must meditate to sense the magical elements. Once you have developed your mental strength, you can then study the knowledge contained in the spellbook and practice the magic according to the incantations. If there are any areas you do not understand, you should ask the magic teacher!" Jack thought for a moment and said this as a matter of course
"Scars are a man's memories and medals. You know nothing. Quickly tell me what happened after I fainted?"
Han Shuo nodded while wiping himself and said that Uncle Shalu is the oldest handyman in the necromancy department, over fifty years old. He usually treats Brian and Jack quite well. Since Brian came to the Babylon Magic Martial Arts Academy to work as a handyman, Uncle Shalu has been doing this for over ten years.
From beneath the small wooden bed, he pulled out the book "Fundamentals of Necromancy." After reading for a while, Han Shuo once again began to meditate as was his habit. The magical essence within his body continued to wander aimlessly throughout various parts of his body. After the magical essence flowed through those painful areas, Han Shuo felt an immense sense of comfort.
Originally, as a servant, Brian was not qualified to learn to read and write. However, due to the various tasks he had to undertake, he actually learned quite a bit of writing over the past six years, all of which he passed on to Han Shuo. This is why Han Shuo is able to understand the text in these two books
Regarding the strange behavior of Han Shuo, the necromancy students unanimously believe that Han Shuo has been doing this for six years, forming a habit. Therefore, although he appears somewhat mad, this habit cannot be changed, and he still completes the tasks he is supposed to do every day
After you were fainted by the pain of the soul, the Dark Academy happened to be in session. Lisa said a few words and hurried off to class. I called Uncle Shalu, and the two of us carried you back
Upon hearing Jack's words, Han Shuo couldn't help but seriously examine his own body for the first time. Everywhere his eyes fell, there was not a single spot without scars. He sighed inwardly, feeling once again a deep sense of sorrow for Brian's plight.
During this period, the nickname "Half-Mad, Half-Fool" for Han Shuo also spread. However, although Han Shuo appeared to be somewhat mad and foolish, he still completed all his daily tasks as usual. The Babylon Magic Martial Academy, recognizing that despite his seemingly foolish demeanor, he fulfilled his responsibilities, did not expel him from the academy
After Jack left, Han Shuo also closed the small wooden door of the grocery store, opened the first pale yellow page of "Fundamentals of Necromancy," and began to read it with great interest
Han Shuo sneezed, his neck flushed bright red, and in a fluster, he hurriedly took off his damp clothes. He quickly found the dark towel used by Brian from the side and wiped the cold droplets of water off his body.
Ah... I'm sorry, Brian, I didn't mean to, I truly didn't mean to
Little chubby Jack, with a face full of embarrassment, casually grabbed a rag nearby and began to wipe the water stains off Han Shuo's neck, hoping to clean it up first
Lisa said it serves you right, if this soul pain were to be placed on Buck, who is a magic apprentice, with his mental strength, he would only need to endure the soul pain for three days. But you are not a necromancy magic student and lack any mental strength, so you will likely suffer for a month. She mentioned that you disturbed her sleep yesterday and stuffed stones in your pants, which caused her feet to hurt when you kicked her, and she will not help you relieve the soul pain
Upon hearing Jack's words, he displayed a face full of hesitation. However, under the emotional onslaught from Han Shuo beside him, he ultimately agreed, albeit reluctantly, to "borrow" the magic book for Han Shuo
Damn it, this Lisa actually dares to treat me this way; I will deal with her sooner or later
But you don't have a magic book
In the evening, Jack stealthily approached Han Shuo, pulling out a book titled "Fundamentals of Necromancy" and a "Magic Dictionary" from his plump belly. After earnestly advising him with a series of instructions, he quietly slipped away.
How do magic students learn magic
When Han Shuo woke up, he found himself lying on a small wooden bed in the storeroom, his body drenched in cold water. Opposite him, the chubby Jack was struggling to stand on a stool, holding a small wooden bucket in his hand, preparing to pour the cold water out.
Suddenly, when Han Shuo experienced a sharp pain in his head, a trace of demonic essence seemed to penetrate the center of the pain. This was the first occurrence of soul pain, and at that moment, the demonic essence coincidentally entered his mind. Han Shuo felt as if cannons were booming inside his head, followed by a sharp pain, and he fainted once again.
It seems that every time Han Shuo is beaten up and returns to cultivate his demonic skills, his body is gradually being forged, and the demonic energy is slowly increasing from the size of a fingernail to that of a thumb
During these seven days, Han Shuo only practiced meditation at night, while diligently playing the role of Brian during the day. He continued to perform various tasks such as cleaning, pest control, and taking out the trash, as failing to do so would mean that as a servant, Han Shuo would not be able to eat at the Magic Martial Arts Academy, nor could he expect to remain at the Babylon Magic Martial Arts Academy.
Little chubby Jack was sitting on a rickety stool, which was already unstable. When Han Shuo shouted loudly, Jack's heart raced, his feet wobbled, and his hands trembled. The cold water in the small wooden bucket splashed violently onto Han Shuo's head, and the bucket itself flew out of his hands, striking Han Shuo in the chest.
In Han Shuo's meditation, gradually, a thread of magical essence flowed from his neck into his mind. At that moment, a familiar pain suddenly surged from his mind, and in that instant, Han Shuo realized that the soul pain magic released by Lisa had struck again
"Brian, you are a servant; how can you learn magic?"
Upon returning to the grocery store in the evening, Han Shuo burst in and shouted angrily: "Buck, you scoundrel, just wait! One day, I will beat you so badly that your parents won't recognize you."
As a result, every time Han Shuo was beaten, he would immediately return to the small grocery store and begin cultivating his magical skills. During this period, the magical essence within his body unknowingly increased a little.
The reason why Lisa severely beat Buck remains unknown to this day. However, Buck has been feeling quite depressed during this time and has been looking for excuses to come and beat up Han Shuo. Buck is a magic apprentice and is physically stronger than Han Shuo. Even though Han Shuo pretends to be crazy and fights back, he has still been beaten quite badly these past few days
The foundation of any magic is mental power, and the way to acquire mental power is through meditation, allowing one to perceive magical elements that ordinary people cannot sense. Only by meditating to develop mental power can one be considered a magic apprentice