Chapter 78: Three Basic Magics of the Necromancy System

“Encyclopedia of Necromantic Magic: Level 1 Necromantic Magic”

[Whisperer’s Murmur]: Level 1 magic, support type. After use, the caster can understand the specific condition of their summons. This magic cannot be upgraded.

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Luo Yan never looked down on the knowledge Old Strom taught him. In truth, a person’s quality did not have much to do with professional skills. Natural knowledge, history, literature, etiquette, and common sense were the foundations that determined a person’s highest achievements and showed the breadth and depth of their life.

Born into a family of court wizards, Old Strom was incredibly knowledgeable in both natural science and history and literature. These were exactly the things Luo Yan lacked. Before his rebirth, Luo Yan had not had many chances to encounter them. Old Strom was essentially filling a critical gap in his education, so Luo Yan studied very seriously.

However, this meant that Luo Yan’s pressure increased greatly. Old Strom was a serious and earnest teacher. Whether it was literature, history, or mathematics and physics, none of these subjects could be learned easily. The energy and time required for any one of them were not much simpler than researching magic.

Fortunately, thanks to the amazing memory he gained after his rebirth, Luo Yan persevered. This made Old Strom appreciate him even more—not only was this student talented, but he was also hardworking. Who wouldn’t love such a student?

Taking the parchment handed over by Luo Yan, Old Strom did not open it. Instead, he signaled for Luo Yan to follow him to the study. Studying scholarship should be done in a scholarly manner; this had always been Old Strom’s view… However, Luo Yan did not quite agree with this. He always felt that studying should happen anytime and anywhere. As long as one thought of it, they should do it immediately, without needing to be limited by the location or anything else.

Of course, Luo Yan would not argue with his teacher over this. In fact, this wasn’t a matter of who was right or wrong. One attitude represented a serious spirit toward “truth,” while the other represented a thirst for pursuing “truth.” Neither should be blamed.

Sitting at the desk and carefully reviewing the parchment written by Luo Yan, Old Strom showed a satisfied expression. Regarding the questions he had left yesterday, Luo Yan had written his own insights. They might not have been deep, but they were fresh enough. Even a serious teacher like Old Strom had nothing to criticize.

Turning to look at Luo Yan, Old Strom asked seriously, “Luo Yan, it seems you already have your own views on these questions. Later, remember to carefully read ‘The Chronicles of Alisia’ and ‘An Introduction to Trigonometry and the Basics of Goblin Technology’ written by Master Pierre. I believe they will leave a deeper impression on you.”

It should be said that Old Strom’s teaching method was very unique. He was meticulous about etiquette, striving to make elegant manners a natural instinct for Luo Yan. This might not have aligned with the habit of wizards pursuing truth, but Old Strom made it clear that good breeding and elegant etiquette were more of a reflection of a person’s quality… As a Necromancer whose highest goal in life was to be a “young master,” Luo Yan naturally felt no resistance to this.

However, aside from etiquette and related items, Old Strom did not simply follow a textbook in other subjects. Instead, he greatly encouraged Luo Yan to think and understand for himself. Especially regarding history, he would often provide several books with completely different perspectives to let Luo Yan understand important historical events as realistically and comprehensively as possible. He insisted that Luo Yan understand the historical environment that triggered these events as well as their subsequent effects. This teaching method, which encouraged creative thinking, left a deep impression on Luo Yan. Of course, it also brought more exhausting study pressure.

Still, Luo Yan continued to learn with an insatiable thirst, constantly increasing his accumulation of knowledge. This might not have had a direct benefit to his magic cultivation, but Luo Yan could feel that his thoughts, state of mind, and even his inspiration and comprehension were constantly evolving.

After carefully noting Old Strom’s requirements, Luo Yan turned his gaze to the bookshelf behind Old Strom. Today’s lesson was about to begin. In fact, Luo Yan felt more and more that the Strom Family truly deserved its reputation as a former family of court wizards; their foundation was indeed profound. On this very bookshelf, Old Strom had already given him countless surprises.

However, this time Old Strom did not start the lecture immediately. Instead, he asked seriously, “Luo Yan, how is your recent magic cultivation progressing? How many Level 1 magics have you mastered?”

Luo Yan was momentarily stunned upon hearing this. Because he was an Elemental Mage and his rank was low, he did not know much about the Life and Necromancy Systems. Therefore, in terms of magic cultivation, Old Strom mostly gave guidance to Luo Yan from the perspective of basic principles and a macro view, rarely focusing on specific details. Luo Yan rarely encountered questions like this.

But since Old Strom asked, Luo Yan answered honestly, “Teacher, my Meditation has been going smoothly. When I went to Lons Pompey City last time, Wes Anseld helped me complete my foundation. I have now constructed a Mana Vessel. As for magic, I still only master the simplest Skeleton Summon. I have disappointed you…”

While saying this, Luo Yan slightly hid the fact that his Meditation progress was ahead of schedule and that he had already mastered a second magic, “Whisperer’s Murmur.” This was mainly because he feared that being too shocking would result in him being sent to a Life Alchemist’s dissection table.

Even so, Old Strom smiled upon hearing this and said very warmly, “Humility is indeed a virtue, but excessive humility is a sign of arrogance and a lack of confidence. You have only been practicing for three months, and you have already reached this level. It is already unimaginable. How could you disappoint anyone?”

It was rare for Old Strom to tease Luo Yan, which took the young man by surprise. However, the serious teacher soon returned to his usual earnest expression and said thoughtfully, “Based on your Meditation progress, you should soon learn and master a second Level 1 magic. Hmm… Poison Smoke, Bone Fang, Shadow Mist… Among these three magics, do you have any preferences, Luo Yan?”

Hearing Old Strom’s question, Luo Yan knew that the teacher must have spent some time researching the situation of Necromancers. What Old Strom mentioned were exactly the three most important Level 1 magics for a Necromancer, besides “Skeleton Summon.”

[These were the so-called three basic magics that “determined the future direction of Necromancers”…]