Chapter 109: Choice II

Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation

Mind Meditation Spell was exactly what Merlin needed to greatly enhance his Mind Power. Mind Power and Spell Models were essential in becoming a greater Spell Caster.

The act of obtaining powerful Mind Power alone but unable to construct a Spell Model was not enough. Laurinka, for instance, achieved the required Mind Power but she was not upgraded to a First-level Spell Caster because she was unable to construct a Spell Model.

On the other hand, it was impossible to become a powerful Spell Caster if one’s Mind Power did not reach the required level. Merlin had assistance from the Matrix, hence he did not have to worry about the construction of Spell Models. However, the growth of his Mind Power was not optimal. As a result, Merlin’s strength enhancement was negatively affected.

The beginner level Meditation Spell in old man Etha’s Spell Manual did not show very effective results. Merlin had long yearned for other Meditation Spells but he was not really been given the chance.

Now, there was more than a hundred different variations of Mind Meditation Spells arranged on the bookshelves.

Merlin pondered for a moment. He completely ignored the beginner level Meditation Spells and turned his attention toward the intermediate level and advanced level Meditation Spells located on the higher shelves.

However, advanced level Mind Meditation Spells required an unbelievable amount of contribution points, which was almost near to a thousand. That was an astronomical figure. Besides, there were only less than ten advanced level Mind Meditation Spells on the entire second floor. It showed that the spell was extremely precious, even in the Dark Magic Region.

Therefore, Merlin landed his gaze on intermediate level Mind Meditation Spells. These spells were not inexpensive, calling at the amount of a minimum of thirty contribution points.

The variation of intermediate level Mind Mediation Spells ranged from thirty to a hundred contribution points. Naturally, Merlin could not afford it with his mere total of ten contribution points.

“Only ten contribution points, that’s completely out of the picture…”

Merlin furrowed his eyebrows. Thirty contribution points were not too much but it certainly was not a small amount either. Perhaps Merlin was able to collect this much of contribution points after spending some time in the Dark Magic Region, but this would certainly require a long period of time. His natural Mind Power was not great to begin with, so one step backward would make him fall behind to a great extent. That was why he was desperate to obtain a set of intermediate level Mind Meditation Spell.

Merlin’s focused gaze swept back and forth on the shelf. Without sufficient contribution points, he could not read the contents of these books.

Suddenly, an inspiration flashed across his mind. Merlin was reminded of the opportunity to select three Zero-level spells for free that was mentioned by Wizard Leo earlier.

Those Zero-level spells in the Resource Tower required only five contribution points at most. However, three of those spells would make a total amount of fifteen contribution points.

Including the ten contribution points that the Dark Magic Region awarded their newly-joined Spell Casters, he would have a total of twenty-five contribution points.

“Twenty-five contribution points are definitely closer to thirty… Maybe I can try to convince Tutor Leo to swap three Zero-level spells with one intermediate level Mind Mediation Spell.

The more he pondered on it, the more he was convinced that it was plausible. He had to retrieve one intermediate level Mind Mediation Spell as quickly as possible.

Therefore, Merlin did not linger long in the Resource Tower but took his heels to the direction of Wizard Leo’s tower.

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Merlin noticed Laurinka who was also in Wizard Leo’s tower when he returned. The girl gave him a faint smile. “Wizard Merlin, have you chosen your spells?”

Merlin did not answer directly but replied with another question, “Is Wizard Leo still up there?”

“Wizard Leo stays in there all the time unless something special happens. You can head up directly whenever you need him.”

Merlin gave a quick nod, walked to the Runic Magic Circle and activated the runes on the ring. Within seconds, he was transferred to the top of the tower.

“Tutor Leo?”

Merlin called out gently from outside the door.

“Come in.”

Wizard Leo’s voice rang in the air while the door opened slowly. Merlin walked in without hesitation and noticed that Wizard Leo was looking slightly tired.

“Tell me, which spells have you decided?”

Wizard Leo questioned rather impatiently.

Merlin asked with extreme caution, “Tutor Leo, I surrender the opportunity to choose three Zero-level spells for free. With my ten contribution points, can I exchange them for an intermediate level Mind Meditation Spell?”

“Hmm? Mind Meditation Spell?”

Wizard Leo frowned. The blood-red eye which looked like a viper’s, located on his forehead twitched slightly, glistering a hint of red light.

Although Merlin had seen this horrifying side of Wizard Leo before, at this moment, fear rose in his heart.

Wizard Leo finally replied after a long pause, “Ah, you’ve already constructed three Spell Models… Well, I’ll give you an intermediate level Mind Meditation Spell. However, the Spell Models you constructed are likely to be unstable. Even if your Mind Power is able to support a First-level Spell Model, you must still exercise caution while constructing them.”

Wizard Leo reminded Merlin. It seemed that he was not optimistic about Merlin’s potential. After all, how could roaming Wizards, without systematic learning, able to build good Spell Models?

“Tutor Leo, does that mean you agree to my request?”

Merlin was surprised. He did not expect that it went so smooth.

“Take this, I’ve written an intermediate level Mind Meditation Spell on it.”

Earlier, Wizard Leo picked up a pen and paper and scribbled away. It turned out to be a set of intermediate level Mind Meditation Spell. Merlin hurriedly took that piece of paper on the table and scanned it. It was indeed a set of Mind Meditation Spell.

The Mind Meditation Spell which Merlin had dreamed of all day and night had come too easily. Wizard Leo did not even ask for Merlin’s remaining ten contribution points. When Merlin looked up at Wizard Leo’s ferocious face again, he no longer noticed the intimidation that was there before.

“Okay, take your leave now. I have to conduct an important experiment these few days so don’t come in and bother me, unless necessary.”

Wizard Leo was eager to drive Merlin out.

Merlin looked at the door shut tightly after Wizard Leo and shook his head helplessly. It seemed that he was not going to see Wizard Leo for a very long time.

Fortunately, he acquired a set of intermediate level Mind Meditation Spell, which was the biggest gain after he arrived in the Dark Magic Region.

“Wizard Merlin, are you done choosing your spells?”

Laurinka suddenly appeared on the top floor without him noticing.

Merlin nodded. “Zero-level spells are not useful for me at the time being, so I asked Tutor Leo to give me an intermediate level Mind Meditation Spell.”

“Oh? Intermediate level Mind Meditation Spell? That required at least thirty contribution points.”

An envious look came to Laurinka’s face, and then she whispered, “Wizard Leo is actually very nice, but he has no patience to explain the knowledge of spells construction to us.”

Merlin also nodded in silence. Although he only had two encounters with Wizard Leo, he had already understood the man’s temper. He was very straightforward but at the same time, he was obsessed in the realm of cultivation. It was safe to call him a complete cultivation fanatic.

“Oh right, what happened to Wizard Leo’s eyes?” Merlin whispered.

The blood-red eye on Wizard Leo’s forehead was too strange that it sent chills down anyone who shifted their gaze on it.