Chapter 8, Instantaneous Technique
As for the research findings on certain magical spells, they are often the greatest secrets of the magicians themselves, who are absolutely unwilling to easily impart them to others. Otherwise, they would lose their own advantages.
A wizard's robe caught Du Wei's eye, and he simply tossed it into the furnace beside him. The wizard's robe transformed into a ball of flames, burned as firewood. However, he played with the silver leaf badge in his hand for a while before also throwing it into the furnace. This badge is the official certification emblem issued by the Magic Society for legitimate wizards. Moreover, from Du Wei's perspective as someone from another world, it possesses a special property: it is theft-proof and loss-proof. This badge is the official certification emblem issued by the Magic Society for legitimate wizards. Moreover, from Du Wei's perspective as someone from another world, it possesses a special property: it is theft-proof and loss-proof
Casting magic requires incantations, which is a widely accepted fact. However, the same incantation, when performed by different wizards, can yield varying results. Some highly skilled wizards have researched different methods of using incantations, allowing them to recite those complex and convoluted spells quickly in a special manner. Even if they can shorten one or two syllables, they can cast spells before their opponents during battles, gaining a crucial advantage.
Du Wei is not a fool; he would not genuinely believe that this mere low-level magician, who is only slightly above a magic apprentice, has truly mastered the technique of "instant casting." His suspicion is that this individual has likely grasped a method similar to instant casting, or perhaps an alternative approach that is akin to "instant casting".
After counting the spoils, what remained in front of me were several transparent small bottles, each sealed at the mouth, containing powders of various colors
"Damn little brat! If you dare to touch me, I will definitely make you..." the girl cursed
As for "instantaneous"...! ... that is something that can drive any magician to madness or make them sacrifice everything in pursuit of it, even for the sake of a *book*!
However, magic scrolls are also very precious magical consumables. Moreover, the higher the level of magic, the more difficult it is to produce it into a scroll! Currently, the most commonly used magic scrolls are merely some low-level spells. Those that can produce intermediate spells into magic scrolls are already rare treasures! As for certain individual high-level spells, it is hardly ever heard that they can be made into scrolls
A slap was the response he received. This slap immediately caused the magician to obediently close his mouth
Oh, what is this
The wizard, stripped of his gray robe and standing before Du Wei in only his undergarments, had his hands and feet bound with ropes. At first, he attempted to threaten the young noble: "Do you not fear offending the Magic Association by treating a wizard in this manner?"
Nobility? So what?
Although what he "instantly unleashed" was merely the most basic fireball spell
Du Weike did not dare to open these bottles blindly, as the items carried by the magician could very well be dangerous. Perhaps one of the bottles contained a hazardous substance that could turn a person to stone
It is likely that those who can achieve this are almost all renowned archmages from the mainland. Such instantaneous techniques are absolutely beyond the grasp of a mere low-level first-tier mage.
The so-called magic scrolls are scrolls that have spells inscribed in advance. When a magician needs to engage in battle, they can simply throw the scroll, instantly triggering the magic stored within it.
A small bundle, which was also retrieved from beneath the wizard's robe. Upon emptying this bundle, several gemstones of varying quality were revealed. While these are treasures to ordinary people, to a wizard, they are merely tools for storing magical power. Du Wei glanced at them and unceremoniously accepted them into his pocket
This badge, certified by the Magic Academy, can only be worn by the magician who possesses it and must not be separated from the magician's body by a certain distance; otherwise, it will automatically melt away. Furthermore, this badge emits a subtle magical fluctuation that is inscribed upon it, serving as an anti-counterfeiting mark. This makes it difficult for ordinary individuals to create a similar badge to impersonate a magician.
Now, for him, in this unfamiliar world, the only thing that can spark a hint of interest is the realm of "magic" in this world
This long-legged girl was knocked unconscious by the guards of the Roland family and then directly thrown into Du Wei's room—since the young master seems to have a keen interest in this girl, as subordinates, why not take the opportunity to please the master?
Therefore, this badge is of no use to Du Wei. It was only the expression of the mage, who felt a bit pained watching the badge being thrown into the furnace and bound like a zongzi.
He first began to carefully examine the spoils seized from the magician
Not even the most basic fireball spell exists
Essentially, in this world, the levels of wizards are strictly defined, most notably by the strength of their magical power and their mastery of magical techniques
In fact, Du Wei has always felt somewhat skeptical about his inexplicable arrival in this world. In this completely unfamiliar realm, he feels that his life lacks any purpose! ... Having lost everything from his original world, he has lost his ideals, his friendships, familial bonds, love, and everything that once constituted his life ...
"If you can obediently answer a few questions for me, I will consider letting you go," Du Wei said, sitting in a chair and looking at the mage in front of him, who was bound like a rice dumpling. "I did not see you recite any incantations when you cast those fireballs just now. Have you already mastered the technique of 'instant casting'?"
Here in the kitchen behind the tavern, there are only the two of them at the moment, and Du Wei has plenty of time to spend with the other person.
It seems my guess was not wrong. Du Wei straightened his posture, smiling as he looked at his captive: "Your true strength is not strong; you are a low-level first-tier magician. There is no doubt about that. The instant techniques you displayed during the battle should be some sort of clever workaround... right? Now I give you two choices: either you obediently tell me, satisfying my curiosity, and I will let you go. Or... you will have to suffer a bit."
These ensure the ancient tradition of inheritance in the field of magicians: the inheritance of magicians can only be passed down through the personal instruction of older magicians to their disciples. It must never be disseminated publicly
In other words, anyone can read books to understand the concept of magic, but it is impossible to become a magician merely by reading books
The magician still does not speak
It is somewhat similar to "the gun control in that world." Du Wei commented in his heart: In "that" world, everyone can access the internet or read books to learn about the characteristics, models, and principles of various weapons and firearms, but it is impossible to rely on personal strength to manufacture a real gun by hand.
This is the place that intrigues Du Wei the most
The magician also attempted to play tricks: "You are a noble! Do you not think that treating a magician in this manner is beneath your dignity?"
Among them, the use of spells is an even more critical standard for judging a wizard's superiority or inferiority
Du Wei curled his lips, not expecting the other party to readily cooperate and divulge the secret all at once
Although there are already some individual top-notch and outstanding wizards in this world who can master a method of casting spells through thought alone, completing incantations silently in their minds—this technique is known in legend as "instant casting." However, this elite skill requires an exceptionally strong mental power, as well as an extremely precise mastery and understanding of magical techniques
This guy must have some little secrets! This is precisely where Du Wei's interest lies
Without concerning himself with the sordid thoughts of his subordinates, Du Weiteng focused his mind and prepared to conduct a thorough examination of that magician alone
In order to satisfy his curiosity about magic, he orchestrated an attack on these strangers in the tavern through his subordinates. Is such behavior moral? Du Wei cares even less!
Du Wei rubbed his somewhat painful hand, realizing that his body was still a bit too weak
Although he has read many books on magical knowledge, due to the strict regulations in the field of wizardry, no genuine magical spells can be recorded in books. Books only contain some theoretical knowledge about magic, but not even a single line of the most basic genuine spell.
He, whether it is Du Wei·Luo Lin or that person from a past life, has never been a good person
"You see, I actually mean no harm," Du Wei smiled, a hint of a devilish grin appearing on his youthful, pale face. "I am merely a boy with a keen interest in magic. If you are willing to answer a few of my questions, I can let you go"
Du Wei did not speak
Certainly, in addition to relying on one's own abilities to achieve "instantaneous" effects, there are also alternative methods to accomplish "instantaneous" results. The most widely recognized method is through the use of magical scrolls.
Du Weibai approached her with a stern expression, generously extending a finger to poke her face forcefully: "Oh, I touched you. What are you going to do about it?"
Otherwise, if the magician before us is truly a powerful individual capable of "instant casting," then he would not have ended up in a situation where he is bound like a rice dumpling. Therefore, the outcome of the previous battle should have resulted in our side being utterly defeated.
Faced with Du Wei's question, the magician's expression turned somewhat grim. He seemed to avoid eye contact, tightly closing his mouth and refusing to speak
He arrived in a completely unfamiliar world, and it was a kind of almost brutal "cut-off"! In the previous years, Du Wei felt that his life was aimless, and he had not found even a trace of purpose in life
For example, Du Wei, he now has a lot of theoretical and common knowledge about the field of magic, but he does not know a single spell
As for the others... Du Weicai does not care at all
Additionally, there are two pieces of parchment, on which several rudimentary magical incantations are recorded. Du Wei glanced at them and his eyes immediately lit up!
Ah. Du Wei nodded and came back to his senses: "Then find her a room and let her undress by herself." Du Wei smiled, looking at the long-legged girl: "I have no other intentions, I am just interested in your leather armor."
Thus, Du Wei developed a strong interest in this little first-level magician! Because during the battle just now, he did not recite any incantations while casting spells! It seemed to be the legendary "instant casting"!
The magician must go through the process of reciting spells to cast magic. This is common knowledge conveyed to Du Wei by all the books he has read.
Du Wei can only continue to inspect the spoils
Everyone else was tied up with ropes, and that fierce bull warrior was even locked up with a chain used for binding livestock, which two knights had somehow procured.