As a newly advanced Spell Caster, what was the most important thing that he wanted to do?
The answer was quite simple. Fill up one's empty spell list as quickly as possible in order to greatly increase one's combat strength.
The advancement of a Spell Caster was the most difficult, but the improvement of each grade was also huge. Unlike the comprehensive improvement of the basic abilities of other professions, the advancement of a Spell Caster only represented one simple thing — more spells of a higher grade.
Increasing one's mana limit would make it possible to cast higher-circle magic spells. Mages' power would greatly increase, and they would have more options to choose from. This also meant that mages would be able to deal with more situations and adapt to the environment and the battlefield.
It could be said that leveling up wouldn't change a mage's physical body at all. In fact, a mage's body would become weaker and more haggard due to too much mana. However, having more magic spells to choose from would still improve a mage's upper and lower limits in all aspects.
This was even more so for Rorschach.
Leveling up from Rank 4 to Rank 5 and awakening a Soul Imprint meant that Rorschach had truly gone from being an ordinary Soul Imprint to a top-tier Soul Imprint. At this time, Rorschach was capable of attempting to learn Level 5 or 6 high-level spells.
Due to certain reasons, although Rorschach was capable of casting many spells, the number of spells he actually knew was quite limited. Most of the spells he knew were ranger's nature Divine Arts. There were very, very few pure arcane spells.
This wasn't a big deal. Just as I said earlier, any mage who successfully leveled up would immediately choose to fill up their spell list. Rorschach also thought the same, so he did this … However, Rorschach soon met with a new problem, a problem that was completely unexpected.
"… You're only giving me a level 5 certification because you want me to cast a level 5 spell. Only with this certification can I learn a level 5 spell. I … If I knew a level 5 spell, would I still need to come to you!?"
Rorschach was now stuck in a dilemma. Even more pitiful was the staff member who was being suppressed by his magical pressure to the point that he couldn't even stand up.
The trembling staff member was doing his best to explain his guild's rules to the enraged archmage. However, he was inwardly complaining. A mage who couldn't even cast spells of the same level? Just where did this rural mage come from?
"Sir archmage, I really didn't mean to make things difficult for you. This is just a rule. If you don't have a level 5 or higher spell, three level 4 spells are fine as well."
"… Would I still come here if I had three level 4 spells?"
In the Mage Country, it was actually quite easy to become a mage. All you had to do was find a staff member of the mage guild and cast a spell on the spot.
It was obvious what spell a mage was capable of casting which spell. It was impossible to fake it.
Only after you proved your power level would you be able to read more information about level 5 spells... of course to read to read the information to read.......................... Of course................
.. Level 5 spells. If you forcefully cast a level 5 or higher spell, you would be lucky if you were only able to kill yourself. Basically, you would only be able to blow up an entire street.
However, rules were dead, while humans were alive. Everyone would need a trump card on the line between life and death. It was already an unwritten rule for all mages to try their best to learn one or two top-level spells that were compatible with each other so that they could go all out at a critical moment.
Although there was a high chance that this would result in you and your teammates dying together, it was still better than waiting for death without any hope. At least you would have a chance.
As a mage organization, the Mage Country's mage guild wouldn't encourage such suicidal behavior. At the very least, the mage guild wouldn't be able to purchase a higher-level spell even if you were willing to spend money.
However, it was likely that the person who designed this rule never expected that someone would have a problem during the certification process. Not only was Rorschach unable to produce a single level 5 spell, he couldn't even produce three level 5 spells.
Rorschach was furious. He had already racked his brains, but was still unable to produce three level 4 spells.
To begin with, he used the rarest natural elemental power (rare among mages, but common among druids). His spells were few in number. Most of his spells were animal summoning, storm summoning, and so on.
Now that he had newly awakened his Soul Imprint, he once again filtered through his spell list. Apart from creating and modifying items, he couldn't use any spells. Rorschach's already poor spell list instantly decreased by 95%.
Four-circle spells were already considered high-level spells. Roxia didn't know that many spells to begin with. Although he had just barely managed to reach this level in terms of natural magic, he still prioritized the more practical healing abilities. Roxia wouldn't be able to use them now … Roxia truly didn't care about the cannon fodder summoned by a spell of this level.
Rorschach did remember a few level 4 nature spells. He should be able to use the "Awakening Treants" spell, but he hadn't practiced this spell before. It would most likely explode in his hands … As an archmage who had failed to use a low-level spell on the spot, Rorschach didn't want to become famous so quickly.
"Didn't my plan fail from the very beginning?"
Originally, Rorschach had a complete plan. But now, he was met with a setback as soon as he left the house. Forget about studying, he didn't even know where he was supposed to find enough money to pay for his lodging today.
His plan was quite simple. The first thing he needed to do when he came to the Mage Guild was to obtain a certification. Previously, he had been in such a hurry to teleport away that he didn't bring much gold coins with him. Even if he wanted to learn a level 5 spell, he wouldn't be able to afford it.
However, things would be much easier with a mage's power level certification. He could casually find a magic society to join. Not only would he be able to obtain an identity, he would also be able to obtain enough gold coins to live, study, and research. He would also be able to obtain even more magic information through the society.
Actually, considering the high fees charged by the Mage Guild and the Mage Guild, most mages would only obtain new magic knowledge by joining magic societies, research centers, or mage societies.
In the Mage Country, the ability to cast magic would be the best pass and identification card. Mages would enter forbidden areas that involved too many taboos, so it wouldn't matter if they had a black identity.
But in the end, Rorschach was stuck at the very first step of obtaining an identity. He was incredibly anxious.
"If this continues, I'll have to sleep under a bridge or in a tree hole. No, I can build a tree house. It shouldn't be so bad as to sleep on the streets."
Of course, he could explain that this was a negative effect caused by his Soul Imprint, causing most of his spells to become useless. He could also use the God Equipment Book of Ten Thousand Spells' effects to forcefully cast a level 5 spell … However, the former would be the same as directly exposing his final trump card and weakness. The latter would be suicide.
The difference in treatment between a level 4 mage and a level 5 mage was more than ten times greater. As a level 4 mage, Rorschach felt that it would be a huge loss for him to casually join a mage society.
"… How about I arrange a combat test for you? Although we won't be able to provide you with any higher-level magic information even if you win, we can give you a power level certification and help you complete your mage registration. "
The staff member's words caused Rorschach's eyes to light up.
This wasn't just a rule for mages. All job classes had this rule as well. As long as you defeated someone of the same level, you would naturally be considered an existence of the same level.
"Alright."
Rorschach repeatedly nodded. He hadn't eaten anything on the way here, so he was already starving.
After completing his mage registration, the mage society would give him some benefits. At the very least, high-level mages wouldn't be charged for their meals, and the guest rooms upstairs seemed to be free as well. There was even hot water for bathing.
"I'll arrange for a level 4 mage …"
"No, a level 5 mage. Hurry up, I'm in a hurry (I'm in a hurry to eat)."
"… I can't find an archmage right away …"
"Isn't this one?"
Rorschach instantly pointed at an archmage next to the counter. This archmage was also a level 5 mage with a large beard.
"Him? Archmage Anthony? Isn't he … "
The young staff member hurriedly shook his head. It seemed that this archmage wasn't a staff member here?
"Young man, I've been watching from the side for quite a while. I can help you with this small matter. But are you sure you want to fight against me? Although I'm also a level 5 mage, I'm not ordinary … "
"It's fine. I can usually easily defeat level 5 mages."
The young man smiled calmly, but his words caused everyone in the hall to look at him.
"This guy is too arrogant."
"His magic power is indeed up to standard, but he doesn't even know three level 4 spells, and he dares to call himself a mage?"
"That's what it's like to be young. Senior, you need to teach him a lesson."
Rorschach felt rather wronged. This damned natural talent ability of his was always causing trouble for him at critical moments.
"Actually, I can easily defeat level 6 mages as well."
Er, Rorschach had the urge to cover his mouth and run away. When he received the money later, he definitely had to remember to buy a mask first.
Great Wizard Anthony smiled when he heard that. His smile was light and gentle, but the sparks that Whitebeard mobilized, and his right hand that was constantly trembling while holding the staff, were obviously not so calm.
"Ha, what a coincidence. I'm a new level 6 mage who's here to change my emblem. 'Senior', please give me some pointers."
Alright then, Rorschach was already feeling helpless. The situation couldn't get any worse, right? Anthony's mockery was already on full display.
"Yep, I'll let you use only my right hand (I can't use my right hand anyways)."
It was obvious that Rorschach was still too naïve. There would always be a limit to how much mockery he could do. How could he possibly stop his mouth from speaking?
"Haha!"
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