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Chapter 111 Fireball
Chapter 111 Fireball
The clerk at the magic supplies store was right.
Level 3 spells, due to their complex three-dimensional spell structure, exclude most novice mages.
However, Wilder successfully mastered the level 3 spell [Quick Friendship], and that was on Hell difficulty with the bewitching/controlling style.
Therefore, he felt that he would master the [Fireball] spell even faster.
However, things did not go as smoothly as he had imagined.
As Wilde completed the first mental scan of the [Fireball] spell's structure, the setting sun had already sunk behind the other side of the border forest.
"It's so slow—"
He muttered something to himself.
In fact, this is a very Versailles-esque statement.
Even a genuine intermediate-level mage would find it difficult to complete the first sketch of a level three spell in just one afternoon.
It can take anywhere from one or two days to more than a week.
Wilder was able to do it in such a short time because he achieved an extremely high intelligence attribute through the system.
But strangely, this time was indeed longer than the first description of "quick dating".
"Aren't bewitching spells harder to master? How come I'm the complete opposite of other mages?"
As he pondered this, he stared ahead and brought up the system panel—
【property】:
Power: 8
Agility: 8
Physical condition: 8
Intelligence: 17
Perception: 8
Charisma: 12
His gaze lingered on the last column, "Charm," as if deep in thought.
Through previous experiments, he analyzed that [Intelligence] affects the body's mana and casting speed.
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After significantly increasing intelligence, the preparation time for each spell was noticeably shortened.
Strangely, the cooldown time for Bewitching spells is longer, and even level 2 Bewitching spells can be cast instantly.
Furthermore, the learning time for the Evocation spell [Fireball] is longer than that for the Confusion spell [Quick Friendship].
Wilder concluded that all spells are enhanced by an increase in intelligence;
Bewitching spells are boosted by both Intelligence and Charisma attributes.
His eyes lit up, and he immediately thought of something extremely outrageous.
If one day he maxes out his Intelligence attribute, he may reach the limit of a mage in this world.
If we further enhance [charm] on this basis —
Does this mean that we can break through the limits of mages by using bewitching spells?
And the so-called breaking of boundaries.
He will become the strongest being on the entire continent of Edland.
"Holy shit."
Wilder gasped, as if he could vaguely see his future career path.
only----
[Name]: Wilder [Occupation]: Mage [Level]: Lv4 (1710/3000)
He glanced at the level panel again, and it seemed that becoming a god was still a long way off.
Let's take it one step at a time.
Although learning control spells seems more worthwhile at the moment, as a mage, you can't ignore learning damage-dealing spells.
Moreover, it seems that there are no more bewitching spells for him to learn in Ironweave Town.
Let's deal with the Fireball spell first!
Wilder looked around.
As night was about to fall, the setting sun was no longer visible, with only a last glimmer of pinkish light peeking through the forest.
Smoke was rising from the nearby farmhouses, and the air was filled with the smell of burning firewood.
Looking further into the distance, lights have been lit up in the center of Ironweave Town, signaling the start of a joyful time for adventurers.
Wilder took out a few strips of dried meat he had prepared from his pocket, ate two of them with cold water, and considered it his dinner.
Before setting off for the suburbs, he anticipated that he would be returning very late.
However, I haven't mastered the [Fireball] spell as quickly as I expected; it might take me a little longer.
The mornings in Ironweave Town are very quiet, especially in the surrounding suburbs.
The sky was still a pale white; the sun that had set here last night had not yet fully risen through the thin mist on the other side.
The air was filled with a refreshing and pleasant scent.
"call-
""
A handsome young man stood up from the tree, his face showing the exhaustion of not having slept all night, as well as barely concealed excitement.
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Watching the spell markings on the parchment at his feet scatter like gold dust, Wilder nodded to himself, "Finally done!"
Next comes the experiment.
In order not to damage the surrounding ecosystem, he deliberately walked a little further away.
He found an old oak tree that was about to die at the foot of a low slope far from farmland and vegetation.
Start.
Recently, Wilder has been diligently practicing spellcasting with his staff, following the instructions of his mentor, Hollen.
But if it's [Fireball], he'd like to try casting it manually.
The reason was simple: the action he was about to take reminded him of a hero living in another world who could often dye his hair yellow.
Wilder kept one foot still and stepped out with the other.
Lower your center of gravity and bend your knees slightly.
At the same time, place both hands on the right side of the ribcage, making a ball-holding posture.
Once the preparations were complete, he began to sketch out the spell's structure in his mind.
He knew the preparation time for all spells except for those related to bewitching and control.
Level 1 spell, two seconds.
Level 2 spell, four seconds.
So, Level Three —
Wilder silently counted in his mind while sketching out the spell.
Until an extremely hot sensation appeared between my hands.
It really did take six seconds.
He glanced sideways at the space between his hands, where a dazzling orange-red orb hovered, trembling slightly.
It seems a bit smaller than the Kamehameha.
But the effect is uncertain.
He looked up and aimed at the old oak tree with its thick trunk.
The distance is about one hundred feet.
coming!
Wilder took a deep breath and suddenly thrust both hands forward!
The red orb shot out at incredible speed, leaving a phantom-like beam of light behind it.
Before the light could even follow, it had already reached the old oak tree.
The next second—
"Bang!!!"
The fireball exploded the instant it hit the tree trunk, the enormous impact shattering the middle section of the trunk into pieces.
Unlike [Burning Hand], which relies on speed to generate impact, [Fireball] explodes upon contact with the target, as the fireball is composed of concentrated mana.
This undoubtedly takes its destructive power to a new level.
"Not bad at all."
Wilder blew on his hands, which were free of ashes, and nodded in satisfaction.
The next test was the second one.
How far does the Fireball spell actually travel?
This time, he chose to use his staff to cast the spell.
It was still six seconds, and the tip of the oak staff emitted a dazzling light.
There is no goal.
Wilder pointed his staff at the pale sky that was not yet illuminated by sunlight.
"boom"
A blazing, bright fireball shot out from the crystal at the tip of the staff, soaring straight into the sky with magnificent force.
After flying approximately 300 feet...
"Bang!!!"
The fireball exploded completely under the sky.
In an instant, the pale sky was illuminated by the blazing firelight, becoming bright and dazzling.
The sun had not yet risen in Tiewen Town, but it was already bright here.