Arcane Academy: The Divine Extraction Legacy

Chapter 924: Valeʼs ESP Spell

Armin had no idea what was happening... He immediately stopped what he was doing to observe his pocketwatch carefully.

ʼEh? Itʼs normal...ʼ Armin muttered as he realized that there was nothing wrong...

ʼIs it my imagination?ʼ He mused.

He already had it appraised outside, and it should not be a normal item. He was told that it was better to have it appraised in the Academy.

ʼI should find someone soon.ʼ Armin thought to himself before he focused on his Phantasm State... As he did so, the pocketwatch no longer reacted as he had imagined...

Then, after some time, the Professor seemed to have noticed his efforts.

”Good, Armin,” Kael suddenly said, startling him slightly. ”I can feel your Magic Zoneʼs starting to get more stable. Keep going.”

As he said this, Kael also started commenting on the Magic Zones that the others created.

Based on all of his comments, it seemed that he was more focused on having their Magic Zone stable or controlled instead of their duration or range...

Armin realized this point, so he knew that he was indeed doing the right thing.

Nearby, Mira Emberlane had also managed to create a stable Magic Zone and even change its form a little.

ʼItʼs a bit different from how it was described by my mother, but itʼs still quite the same... Control is the most important other than having a strong spirit.ʼ Mira mused.

After about 10 minutes, Kael clapped his hands again, and the faint zones dissipated.

Since he could no longer see everyoneʼs Magic Zones, it meant that their practice had also ended.

”Not bad for your first year...” He said while nodding approvingly.

Well, they were all from Class 1, so it wasnʼt really surprising that they were capable of these basic things. Nonetheless, he still appreciated all their efforts.

”I even noticed some of you managed to extend your Magic Zones by a meter with the help of this roomʼs Formation Arts. Thatʼs a good start. With practice, youʼll be able to refine this skill further. Remember, range isnʼt everything-control and precision are just as important.” This last statement may seem to be a simple knowledge, but Professor Kael had deeper meaning on this, but that would be for his next classes.

He glanced around the room, his gaze lingering on a few students for a brief moment.

”Those who did particularly well must continue their training even after our class.” He said, making all students sit up straighter.

”Keep that up, and youʼll find yourselves ahead of the curve.”

Kael then dismissed the class after giving them an overview of the exercises they would practice in the coming weeks to improve their Phantasm Stateʼs Magic Zone.

As the students filed out, some of them couldnʼt help but glance at Armin... He was an orphan, but it felt as if he had come from a prominent family and had been trained for years.

After all, almost all of them were trained by their families when they were only five or even six years old. Since Armin doesnʼt have such a background and even had to use the Philosopherʼs Elixir being given to the public, and not the high-quality ones being provided by their family, they really felt a bit of pressure from this person.

Armin, meanwhile, was unbothered. He didnʼt even notice their gazes as he walked out of the room, since he was deep in his thought. He was already planning how he could improve his control over his Magic Zone.

Kael watched them leave, a small smile on his face. ”Theyʼll make for an interesting generation,” he thought to himself, already looking forward to seeing their progress.

***

Time had passed quickly at Mashall Academy, and the students of Class 1 had settled into their daily routines...

It has been a month, and each subject has started to get more challenging and exciting for everyone. Nonetheless, if all of them were to be asked, none were as intriguing-or as unsettling—as Introductory Cursecraft, taught by Professor Darion Vex.

The class was held once a week in the bright chamber deep within the east wing of the Academy. This place had become one of the most talked-about courses among the first-year students. Cursecraft was as fascinating as it was taboo in most parts of the continent, and the students were eager to delve into its mysteries.

After all, it kind of brings some excitement to learn something that should be forbidden. Anyway, as the students sat in their seats, the heavy wooden door creaked open, and Professor Darion Vex entered.

He was a tall man with short black hair and green eyes that seemed to see right through everyone. His dark robes swayed as he strode to the front of the room, carrying a small, intricately carved wooden cage. Inside were several large bullfrogs with their golden eyes blinking slowly.

Before everyone could guess what they were for, Professor Vex spoke...

”Good afternoon, Class 1. Today marks an important step in your journey into the art of Cursecraft. For the past three weeks, weʼve studied the theory behind the Skin Corruption Curse-its structure, its magical resonance, and its applications. Ahem... I hope you all studied even if youʼre not in my class. Anyway, theory alone does not make an Arcanist. Today, you will practice.”

Excited whispers broke out among the students.

On the other hand, the frogs croaked ominously in their cage, as if they understood what was

about to happen.

Professor Darion then raised a hand, and the room fell silent.

His eyes scanned the class, lingering on a few faces before he made his decision.

”Armin, Mira, and Aiden,” he said, pointing to each of them. ”You three will demonstrate what youʼve learned.”

At this time, Vale, who was just listening from a few rooms away, suddenly had a strange feeling.

”Mhmm?” Vale was confused since it had been a long time since he felt something like this.

For some reason, his Level 10 ESP Spell warned him of something disastrous appearing not too far from him.