Chapter 28

Mental Strength: 1

Magic Power: 2

Constitution: 8

It has been nearly a month since Sain advanced to the rank of Intermediate Apprentice, but his mental strength and magic power values have only improved by a negligible amount, at a snail's pace.

This is the normal progression for a mage.

Meditation is a labor-intensive task; only through persistent and uninterrupted practice can one grow to a higher value over a long period of time.

The mental strength threshold for an Advanced Apprentice is 50 points, and Sain still has a long way to go.

The ranks of Advanced Apprentice and Advanced Mage are still quite distant for Sain. His current primary task is to learn and master a true Intermediate Magic.

Why "true"? Because the slightly improved and finely modified Lesser Fireball Spell that Sain created himself can barely be considered an Intermediate Magic.

"Indeed, having a crystal ball makes everything much more convenient."

"This crystal ball, given to me by my senior brother, not only tests my mental strength and magic power values but also has a certain memory storage function and communication ability, truly amazing." Sain played with the translucent crystal ball in his hand.

The "memory function" refers to the crystal ball's ability to record information, and even capture the current scene.

However, due to Sain's low mental strength value or the ordinary quality of the crystal ball itself, the memory function can record only a limited amount of content.

As for the communication ability, Sain can use the crystal ball to contact other mages or apprentices who also have crystal balls.

Currently, there are only two communication contacts in Sain's crystal ball: his senior brother Zorro and his senior sister Phyllis.

"Since the laboratory was damaged and it will take some time for my mentor to gather the experimental materials again, I don't need to go to my mentor's place every day for the time being."

"The public classes at the academy are about to start, perhaps I can attend some classes that interest me."

"Also, with the one hundred academy points I earned from the grade examination, I can exchange for some knowledge about Intermediate Magic."

"Besides, I also need to study the five magic books I brought back from my mentor's place." Sain murmured to himself.

Mages are very busy, and the black magic apprentices in Muzubura City rarely have any free time.

The faint sense of crisis and survival pressure that lingers in their hearts drives each apprentice to seek more knowledge and power.

Although Sain doesn't need to report to his mentor every day for the next period of time,

just a slight planning has already filled his schedule.

...

"Hehehe, Sain, I didn't expect you to come to my class after becoming Mosido's disciple."

"Is Mosido's teaching level not up to par?"

"You can transfer to my school, and I will give you a disciple's position." In the magic class, the official black mage Kosolonsa laughed in a hoarse and strange voice.

Two protruding eyes, one large and one small, but what was more striking and terrifying was that this official black mage had three mouths.

For example, the mouth speaking to Sain at this moment was on the back of his hand.

Kosolonsa's hoarse laughter made Sain, who had just entered the classroom, immediately bow slightly in respect.

However, Sain did not agree to Kosolonsa's offer but politely refused: "Master, your achievements in the fields of death and necromancy are unparalleled, but I have already become Master Mosido's disciple and cannot betray my master."

"I am here to attend your anatomy class to admire and learn the truth of death from you." Sain said sincerely.

Sain's words were sweet, and his attitude was very respectful.

The idea of betraying his master was just a joke to Kosolonsa.

If Sain really did that, Kosolonsa would first have to worry about retaliation from Mosido.

The official black mage battle that recently took place in the academy and Muzubura City was a feast for many black mages.

Kaiserson from the plantation has become a laughingstock among many black mages.

Kosolonsa did not want to become a laughingstock, even if he believed his strength was not inferior to Mosido.

"Alright, you will serve as my assistant on the experimental table from now on."

"Hehehe, these little guys have been here for at least one or two years, but they are still useless, unable to handle even the smallest tasks!"

"It's you who learns quickly and has steady hands, but how did Mosido get to you first?" Kosolonsa muttered.

Kosolonsa's praise and admiration did not make Sain feel any sense of complacency.

From start to finish, he remained cautious, knowing well the twisted and unpredictable nature of this official black mage.

Meanwhile, the dozens of apprentices who had already entered the spacious classroom were trembling in fear under the pressure of Master Kosolonsa.

Anatomy is a required course for all apprentices in the Black Magic Academy, from entry-level apprentices to low-level apprentices. Only by mastering proficient dissection skills can one be considered a qualified black magic apprentice.

Many new apprentices, unable to accept the bloody scenes or deal with corpses and body parts, are quickly eliminated.

As for their fate after being eliminated...

On the experimental table in front of Sain, there was a curled-up corpse of an apprentice, about 1.2 meters tall.

The preservative solution made by Master Mosido prevented the apprentice's body from showing obvious signs of decay.

Even the fear and pain on his face at the moment of death were vividly presented to Sain.

This apprentice had probably been in the academy for less than a year. He passed the initial mental strength test at the Black Magic Academy and reached the qualified level.

However, he did not pass the internal environment test of the Black Magic Academy.

Since he could not adapt to the darkness and cruelty of the Black Magic Academy, an early death was his best release.

The only sigh-worthy thing is that even after his death, his body had to make a second contribution to the academy.

"Alright, this class officially begins now."

"Sain, you start by removing his heart, be careful not to damage it."

"Let these little guys see what true professionalism looks like, hehehe!" Kosolonsa's hoarse laughter echoed in Sain's ears.

Sain did not dare to be distracted, holding the scalpel in his right hand and supporting the experimental subject with his left hand, he made the first steady cut.

Does Sain like dealing with corpses? Or is he a psychological deviant?

No!

The reason he came to attend Master Kosolonsa's anatomy class again is that he believes dissection is indeed one of the essential skills for a black mage, which is why it is a required course for all apprentices.

On the other hand, after witnessing the necromantic constructs of Death's Hand Mike and the plant behemoth of official black mage Kaiserson, Sain also dreams of one day creating such powerful meat shields.

A mountain rises from a tiny beginning.

This dissection course, which all new apprentices must master, is the first step for Sain to create powerful constructs in the future.

Don't forget that Sain also has a strong affinity for dark elements.

This dark and negative environment does not affect Sain much.

Perhaps this is also one of the reasons why Sain can adapt well to the environment of the Black Magic Academy and receive praise from Master Kosolonsa.