After careful study, Lynn had more or less unveiled the mystery of magic.
Rather than the mindless tap-and-release mechanics in games, or the mysterious, high-and-mighty incantations of his imagination...
“Magic is actually a highly complex, cutting-edge interdisciplinary field involving a vast number of subjects.”
Controlling an appropriate amount of magic power and precisely releasing it through constructed systems of equations—that was the essence of magic.
The higher the tier of magic, the more complex the systems of equations that needed to be constructed.
Even the Tier 3 fire spell “Explosion” that he had flipped to involved knowledge like advanced mathematics and linear algebra from his past life in constructing its spell equations.
More than half of the brick-thick book was dedicated to all kinds of mathematical concepts.
“No wonder mages are so highly valued in this world.”
As the saying goes: a person pushed to their limits can do anything, except advanced calculus.
Magic was the same.
“This stuff really isn't something you can learn just by working hard.”
Comprehension, focus, and calculation skills—not a single one could be lacking.
However, to Lynn...
“Hehehe, I can have as much of this stuff as I want!”
【Favor of the Sinfire Witch (Gold): Fire spell cultivation efficiency +1000%, power of cast fire spells +100%】
This trait he had leeched from Lilian was actually even more powerful than its description suggested.
With his average grades in his past life, Lynn had never felt this before:
Learning could actually be such a joyful experience.
He understood everything. His ideas for solving problems flowed like a torrent, like writing an essay late at night while listening to melancholic music.
He finally understood the sentiment behind the saying, “No matter how stupid a person is, could they really fail to learn calculus?” He was like a sponge, greedily soaking up every drop of moisture he could absorb.
In a great mood, he patted Lilian, who was kneeling on the floor with a miserable look on her face.
“Lilian, look here.” He snapped his fingers.
【Tier 1 Fire Spell: Shaping】
Dancing flames flickered at his fingertips, gradually condensing into a beautiful fiery rose.
A faint layer of magic power formed a protective barrier over it as he handed the fiery rose to Lilian.
Lilian carefully took it, cradling it in her arms like a precious treasure.
She squinted happily, then imitated the trajectory of Lynn's magical fluctuations step by step.
Mobilize, guide, release.
In a brief moment, an equally beautiful flower took shape in her hands.
She stared blankly at the dancing spark in her hand.
She couldn't feel any heat, only a gentle warmth.
“Is this... magic?”
She immediately became like a playful child, energetically shaping the flames.
Brooms, animals, plants—she tried them all one by one.
An indescribable throb of excitement welled up from the depths of her heart, and Lilian could no longer suppress her joy.
She suddenly jumped up from the floor, ran around the room twice with pitter-patter footsteps, and finally crashed right into Lynn's embrace, hanging onto him like a sloth.
“Young Master! I succeeded!”
“Yes, yes.”
“I succeeded!”
“That's right, Lilian is the best.”
“Hehehe~” She giggled, wrapping her arms around Lynn's neck before releasing one hand.
She narrowed her eyes, shaping the flame in her hand with utmost care and concentration.
It was a flower bud on the verge of blooming.
“This is for you too, Young Master!”
The moment Lynn took it, it suddenly bloomed.
Blooming along with it was Lilian's radiant smile.
【Emotion Points +100】
...
Seven days of pleasant study time flew by in the blink of an eye.
To be honest, at the beginning of their studies, Lilian, who had just been introduced to magic, would curve her eyes and call him “Young Master” with every breath, asking him how to do this and that, which truly left Lynn floating on cloud nine.
That feeling was just like being on a school campus, where a pure and cute underclassman shyly tugs at your sleeve, looking at you softly with doe-like eyes, and whispering, “Senior, how do I solve this problem?”
In this era where low-tier mages often spent months studying a single spell, Lynn had completely mastered all seventeen Tier 1 to Tier 3 fire spells in just seven days!
Lilian was even more ridiculous. With her more abundant magic power, she had already begun working on Tier 4 spells.
If those old fogies in the Mage Towers found out, their jaws would have hit the floor.
But...
“It's still too slow.”
“No matter how you look at it, I started far too late.”
Lynn frowned, staring at the tiny fire circle condensing at his fingertips.
Based on his own exploration, even with this kind of progress, he was only barely keeping pace with those monsters.
In the original storyline, those once-in-a-millennium geniuses actually appeared in a group of seven during this era!
He brought up his current status panel:
【Name: Lynn von Reinhardt】
【Magic Power: 3.2 (Tier 3 Early Stage!)】
【Physique: 2 (Barely entering the ranks of a Tier 2 Warrior)】
【Charm: 3 (Just incredibly handsome)】
【Emotion Points: 2130】
【Traits Owned:】
【Favor of the Sinfire Witch (Gold)】【Ladies' Charmer (Purple)】【Wind Element Affinity (Blue)】【Notorious Reputation (Green)】
【Current Empty Trait Slots: 0】
‘Hajili's rate of generating Emotion Points is fast enough, but it's still only barely crossed 2,000.’
Aside from the massive haul from their first meeting, everything after that has just been small change.
“At this rate, who knows how long it will take before I can exchange for a Gold trait slot...”
‘...Looking at it this way, the system's newbie benefits were actually quite generous, giving me a free Gold trait slot right off the bat.’
As expected, I should focus my target on the next tier down, Purple, first.
“Speaking of Purple traits, Lilian also has 【Peerless Genius】. Although its effects are outstanding, still—”
“It offers virtually no help to me at the moment.”
Having outstanding talent in every industry, so that hard work and training can make one a master of potions, formations, blacksmithing...?
Setting aside how much tedious, time-consuming effort that would require, more importantly, if I wanted these so-called masters...
“Can't I just hire them directly?”
Lynn clapped his hands together.
If they want to make an outrageous demand, they can go talk to my Duke father. Reinhardt will naturally offer a price they cannot refuse.
And what I lack most right now—
“Though I'm making rapid progress in magic, my physique is completely stagnant.”
If only I could find a high-quality workhorse... I mean, teacher. Then I could leech a powerful physique-related trait from them.
Lynn lay flat on the floor in the shape of a star, quietly planning.
At this point in time, someone who would appear around the Tidevoice Domain, possess great strength, and also be good at teaching...
Clack, clack—
The sound of high-heeled boots slowly approached.
The Head Maid maintained her usual calm expression as she squatted down halfway.
“Young Master, it is time for dinner.”
She glanced at the books scattered all over the room and Lilian, who was sound asleep among them, and couldn't help but soften her tone.
“You've really put Miss Lilian through quite an ordeal, Young Master~”
“No way, no way. I'm the one who's been completely drained by her (knowledge-wise, that is).”
Lynn leaned back on his hands, and his field of vision was suddenly occupied by a very substantial, upright presence with a soft bounce.
Speaking of which...
“I can only see half of the sky.”
The indifferent gaze coming from above grew increasingly cold, even carrying a hint of disgust.
A cool hand was gently placed on Lynn's forehead.
【Physical contact conditions met. Target traits revealed.】
That substantial presence quivered, and her master's status panel suddenly appeared.
【Sena Reinhardt】
【Titles: Head Maid; Sword Fiend】
【Magic Power: 4.1 (A Tier 4 Mage with abundant magic power)】
【Physique: 7.9 (A Tier 7 Great Warrior who has transcended the mundane)】
【Charm: 2.5 (A beauty in a million)】
【Blade Dancer (Purple)】【Born Teacher (Blue)】【Weapon Expert (Purple)】【Killer Instinct (Blue)】【Housekeeping Expert (White)】【Soft and Delicate Body (Green)】...
...Should he expect nothing less from the Reinhardt family?
A Tier 7 Great Warrior, a peak combat force of the kingdom, condescending to serve as a head maid?
After searching for so long, it turned out the golden thigh was right by my side!
Lynn grabbed Sena's soft, delicate hand and requested loudly:
“Sena, I want to learn swordsmanship!”
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