The eighth chapter, to put it simply, this is called fashion

After a fierce struggle with his curiosity, he could not help but attempt to recite the simplest and most widely known fireball spell. Having a foundation in magic allowed the young man to clearly articulate those difficult tones, but due to a lack of practice over time, this attempt only resulted in a slight pain in Adi's brain, and he did not conjure a fireball like a true magician would.

Having collected these unexpected spoils, Adi once again simulated the route of the maze map in his mind. This maze consists of four levels, and he had only explored the first level. However, for Adi, who had reaped substantial rewards, this was no longer the focus. The batch of mechanical warriors he had obtained was sufficient for him to escape to any country and live freely for decades, enjoying a life of great comfort. Even if the treasure's value multiplied several times, it would merely add to the headache of how to dispose of it. Whatever lay in the lower three levels of the maze was of no concern to Adi anymore. The key point was that there were still two royal guards, Li Keli and Olu Sa, in this maze. Adi had to deal with these two annoying pursuers before he could escape in peace.

Adi flipped to the last page of the notebook, gazing at the dozens of magical spells with a sense of warmth. Typically, even a formally recognized wizard who has shed their apprentice status and is qualified to traverse the continent would not master more than ten magical spells

As for those two magical gemstones, their value may not necessarily exceed that of the magical notes, but they are certainly more marketable, as the gemstones provide the only opportunity for ordinary people to wield magic. A magician can seal one or several spells within the corresponding magical gemstones, and as long as there is a simple triggering condition, the magic contained in the gemstones can be unleashed. Even magicians prefer to carry a few gemstones with sealed spells, as they cannot guarantee that their magical power is limitless. In critical moments, these pre-sealed spells may very well save their lives.

The most important knowledge for a magician is the methods of cultivating magical power and the incantations. An incantation spoken by an ordinary person has no effect at all, but when uttered by someone with immense magical power, it can produce astonishing and earth-shattering results, triggering various extraordinary changes

Although these families, which once collected the notes of magicians, may not produce a person with magical talent for hundreds of years, and perhaps no one has ever been able to understand this notebook, they will still pursue it with unflagging enthusiasm

This can also be considered an item that can fetch a good price. A wizard's notes are not necessarily cheaper than items like magical contract cards; in fact, if the wizard who wrote the magical notes is very famous, there is a significant possibility that even if the buyer brandishes a magical lightsaber, they may still be looked down upon.

In simple terms, this is called fashion

Fortunately, although he is not a qualified magician, he understands how to sever a spell while allowing it to continue to take effect. This is a small magical technique taught to him by the great Huron magician years ago

The notes of a magician are akin to a signature; they may be worthless or worth a fortune, entirely dependent on the author's reputation and the value of the recorded magic. However, even if the magician who penned this note has a poor reputation and the recorded magic is of low quality, there will always be a noble willing to pay a hefty sum to enrich their library

Unfortunately, this magician clearly did not have the opportunity to utilize the magic contained within these two magical gems before falling victim to the deadly poison. Adi, who only had a slight understanding of magical knowledge and could not even be considered an apprentice, was able to identify the types of these two magical gems but had no idea how to use them, which left him feeling quite regretful

These two magical gemstones, one golden and the other blazing white, clearly seal the magic of the light and lightning elements, respectively. This is entirely inconsistent with the magical system that this mage specializes in, indicating that he must have sought the assistance of another high-level mage to create them specifically for the purpose of adventure. After all, a mage's specialized system may not be able to handle all situations; having additional magic from other elements can provide greater convenience and even catch enemies off guard, turning the tide of battle in a critical moment.

Although Adi learned the method of exercising flame magic back then, the great wizard Huron did not teach him any spells or the language of books

In his most lively and active years, Adi ran through every private or public library he could enter, attempting to collect spells related to fire magic, but it was always in vain. However, this experience of frequenting libraries sparked his interest in the history of the continent, allowing him to stand out in this field. It can be considered a case of losing something in one area but gaining something in another.

Wow! There is actually a spell for the coveted Fireball technique. Back in the day, I searched the entire Imperial Library of Golden Moon City for it

"It hurts so much, it hurts so much. It seems that this requires much higher magical power than the firework tricks." The interruption of the incantation also eased the boy's mind. Rubbing his forehead, Adi once again confirmed that he had not gained any additional magical talent with age. He felt no frustration, only a smile as he put away the magic notebook.

Among the tens of thousands of nobles in the Golden Moon Dynasty, the number of those who have the opportunity to collect a wizard's notes does not exceed a hundred. Adi's family possesses two such volumes. However, the two wizards willing to sell their notes happen to specialize in ice magic, which is why Adi and the library committee regretfully searched in vain for the fireball spell.

Just like the toxic gem placed in the mechanical warrior's warehouse, it is sealed with a deadly spell. If a magician could replenish the magical power of that toxic gem, it could still be effective. However, Adi does not dare to touch such a dangerous object; if that gem still harbors residual poison, his fate would be the same as those adventurers.

Because ordinary people lack magical power, they are fundamentally unable to activate magical spells. However, those who possess a slight amount of weak magical power are different; they may be able to activate part of a spell's functionality, but they cannot support the complete execution of the spell. An incomplete spell, once it collapses, can lead to terrifying consequences, potentially triggering a disaster. From this perspective, the rarity of magical spells is even more significant than the methods for cultivating magical power.

As long as Li Keli and Aolus are eliminated, as long as his life is still intact, it does not matter if he comes to this maze a few more times in the future. The things that cannot be taken this time can be excavated again next time, or even a third time on the subsequent visit. It is simply as desirable as a vacation, and it might even become a brilliant highlight in his life