27 Magic Casting

Demas took a moment to hydrate himself, taking a sip from his water bottle to relieve his dry throat. Once refreshed, he continued his lecture.

"Now that you have a basic understanding, it's important for each of you to know where you fall within these categories. Knowing this will help you in your personal evolution," Demas explained, looking out at his students.

Most of the students nodded in agreement, but Arthur raised his hand, catching Demas's attention.

"Yes, Arthur, what's your question?" Demas welcomed the inquiry, glad that his students were engaged and not intimidated by his serious tone.

"Thank you, teacher," Arthur replied politely before posing his question. "I want to know if the elements you mentioned are the only ones in the nature-based magic system."

The other students nodded, relieved that Arthur had asked the question they were all curious about but too afraid to ask.

Demas looked at his students, realizing their thoughts. He sighed, realizing that he had come across as overly serious and promised himself to lighten up in the future.

"No, water, earth, fire, air, and wood are not the only elements in the nature-based magic system. There are other elements such as lightning and ice," Demas explained, providing the additional information.

Arthur nodded, but before he could raise his hand again, Lilith beat him to it, her hand shooting up in the air.

"What is it, Miss Lilith?" Demas's expression softened, impressed by Lilith's eagerness to participate. He had a favorable impression of the young girl, known for her magical talent and love for the subject.

Lilith nodded slightly before explaining her reason for raising her hand. "Teacher, I believe the Life and Death branch of the Magic system can be categorized as Light and Dark Magic. The Light element represents life, healing, and other light-related abilities, while the Dark element encompasses necromancy and other dark-related abilities."

Lilith sat back down after sharing her viewpoint, her expression filled with anticipation.

There was a brief moment of silence before Demas broke into a smile. His smile conveyed appreciation for something worth noting, something worth nurturing because it had the potential to shine brightly.

"Bravo, Miss Lilith. You've earned 5 merit points for your insightful observation. It's exactly as you said. How clever of you to think beyond the existing system and propose a new perspective," Demas praised, genuinely pleased with Lilith's contribution.

Arthur gritted his teeth in frustration, realizing he had missed another opportunity to earn merit points. In just two hours, Lilith had accumulated a whopping 10 merit points, equivalent to 1000 credits.

While Arthur fumed over his missed chance, the other students widened their eyes in realization. None of them had thought so deeply about the subject. As Demas had pointed out, they had simply accepted the existing system without questioning its potential for improvement.

Not wanting to be outdone, Arthur raised his hand again, a competitive glint in his eyes. Demas chuckled, understanding Arthur's drive to prove himself.

"What is it, Arthur? Do you have something to share with the class?" Demas asked, encouraging Arthur to express his thoughts.

Arthur nodded and spoke confidently, wanting to make up for lost opportunities. "Teacher, I believe Gravity magic should be considered an Uncommon Magic. Although it stems from the element of Earth in the nature-based magic system, it is a more advanced form."

Lilith stared at Arthur, nodding in agreement, as if she had arrived at the same conclusion.

Demas listened attentively, pondering over Arthur's words, causing the young student to tense up in anticipation. Finally, Demas spoke, a smile playing on his lips.

"Not bad, Arthur. I'll give you 2 merit points for your contribution," Demas announced.

Arthur secretly made a victory sign, feeling a sense of accomplishment. Though 2 merit points may not seem like much, he knew that by steadily accumulating them, he could eventually surpass Lilith.

Feeling smug, Arthur glanced in Lilith's direction, hoping to catch her attention. But as expected, she was focused on the lesson, oblivious to his presence. Arthur chuckled to himself, suddenly wondering what Noah was up to.

"Alright, let's move on to the topic of Magic casting," Demas's voice brought Arthur back to reality.

The students eagerly directed their attention towards their teacher, their interest piqued. Demas nodded in response, pleased to see their enthusiasm, and began his explanation.

"I will now discuss Magic casting, or more specifically, Magic incantation. Some believe that incantations are unnecessary for Players who possess skills. They think that simply calling out the name of the skill is enough," Demas explained.

Most of the students nodded, sharing this common belief. Demas smirked, not surprised by their response, as it was a commonly held belief. But he was determined to correct their misconception.

"While I understand why most think this way, magic casting is essential for mages because it amplifies the power of their spells," Demas continued, capturing the attention of his students.

The students' eyes widened in interest, including Lilith, who was particularly intrigued.

"We have the image of the skills and their information engraved in our minds as soon as we acquire them. For example, the image of a Fireball is a small flame that appears before casting it. But by adding an incantation, you can modify that image and make the spell even more powerful," Demas explained, demonstrating with a fireball conjured in his hand.

Once everyone had seen it, he canceled the spell and then added an incantation.

"Oh flame, hear my call and manifest to burn my enemy!" Demas recited the incantation, and a fireball materialized, much larger and more powerful than the previous one, resembling a basketball in size.

The students' eyes gleamed with excitement and awe.

"Wow!"

"That's awesome!"

"That's so cool!"

The students expressed their amazement at the enhanced spell, realizing the impact that incantations could have on their magical abilities.

Demas smiled at their reactions, pleased with their enthusiasm. He had successfully emphasized the importance of incantations in their magical practice.

"Now you see the power of incantations. They have the ability to enhance your spells and make them more potent. So, while it may be tempting to rely solely on your skills, incorporating incantations can take your magic to new heights,"

Demas concluded.

The students nodded, their minds buzzing with ideas and possibilities.

From that moment on, the students approached magic casting with a newfound appreciation and understanding. They began experimenting with different incantations, discovering how they could modify and amplify their spells.

Demas watched his students with pride, knowing that he had succeeded in teaching them a valuable lesson. The classroom was now filled with an atmosphere of excitement and creativity, as the students embraced the power of incantations in their magical journey.