Chapter 48

When the elf druid really lowered her head and brought her ear close, Zhao Mai had a moment of hesitation. However, this slight hesitation did not stop his curiosity.

He gently pinched it, finding it slightly harder than expected, but the skin was very smooth and elastic. This result was not surprising; if the ears were soft and floppy, how could they stand up? After removing his hand from her ear, Lady Celine smiled and looked up, "Is this your first time seeing an elf?"

"Not the first time seeing one, but it's the first time I've been this close and had a conversation," Zhao Mai bowed slightly, "Thank you for fulfilling a long-held wish of mine."

Joseph raised his hand and tapped Zhao Mai on the head, "Ridiculous, how can you be so disrespectful!"

"Don't blame him, didn't you also stare at my ears the first time you saw me? You were just too shy to say anything," the elf said to Zhao Mai, "Why did you make this request? You know I'll be your teacher for a while, aren't you afraid I'll be angry?"

"I think it's not right to do whatever you want, but if you can control yourself and not hurt others, you should follow your heart. I am indeed very curious and want to know what elf ears feel like. If I keep thinking about it, I'll be very uncomfortable."

"Hmm, that's a balanced way of thinking," said Celine the elf, "I'll take you as my student. I hope you can temporarily put aside more curiosity or shift it to your studies, and become a qualified druid as soon as possible."

Zhao Mai nodded in agreement; this was one of his wishes. His greatest wish was still to find a way to cure his father's illness, so he quickly asked Joseph before he left, "Master Joseph, does the community have any disease-removal potions?"

"No."

"Remove Disease is a third-level spell, shouldn't it be possible to make it into a potion?" Zhao Mai was still hopeful.

Joseph widened his eyes in surprise; he didn't know that Mike had such knowledge, "That's true. Why don't you tell me what you know about druid spells, and I'll tell you why there are no disease-removal potions."

Druid spells are classified as divine spells, but they use natural forces rather than divine power. Even if some druids worship deities, the deities only provide a channel; the fundamental source of the spells is still natural forces.

The most representative spell is Summon Nature's Ally, which can summon anything from a basic rat to a colossal elemental or storm giant. As long as they have the strength, druids can always cast Summon Nature's Ally, which is their most effective and reliable ability.

The next major category is healing spells, which Zhao Mai values the most. Since they use natural forces, druid spells focus more on natural recovery and regulation, unlike clerics who use positive energy in a more "domineering" way. Although they are slightly inferior to clerics in terms of healing amount and speed, they still have all the necessary healing abilities. After all, druids appeared before clerics and started studying healing earlier.

In terms of support and enhancement spells, druids and clerics each have their strengths. Druids have unique spells to enhance their animal companions and themselves after transforming into beasts or elements. Clerics focus more on improving group combat capabilities, boosting morale and luck, often through divine blessings. It's hard to say which is better; it depends on the specific situation.

Spells for attacking enemies clearly show the differences between the two. Druids use natural forces, so their attack methods are closer to nature. Lightning, fire, ice, acid, and plagues are all ways nature displays its power. Earthquakes, tornadoes, tsunamis, elemental swarms, and vengeance storms fully demonstrate the most powerful forms of nature.

"Beyond that, there are legendary spells, said to be able to split continents or even sink them into the ocean. However, my teacher once said that the druids' strongest ability is actually creating life to fill and repair missing links in the natural chain. I didn't fully understand it, but it sounded very powerful."

Joseph and Celine looked at each other; they felt the same way about these spells, but they had never systematically organized them. In fact, only scholars like wizards or clerics who advance based on contributions would detail druid spells.

Joseph was the first to recover and said to Zhao Mai, "Your previous teacher must have been a powerful druid. If he can contribute to protecting nature, he is a great druid. May I ask your teacher's name?"

"Charles R. Darwin, a white-bearded bald old man, he's quite talkative!"

Anyone who has studied natural or biological sciences knows Darwin. His theory of evolution is not only applied in natural sciences but also sometimes in humanities, politics, economics, and military fields. Zhao Mai saying he was Darwin's student was not an exaggeration. As someone who grew up with rote learning, invoking his ancestors and using their names was not considered disrespectful.

"If I could meet your teacher and exchange knowledge, that would be wonderful," Joseph's eyes were full of longing, "Mike, if you have time, write down what you learned about spells from Master Darwin. I think it would be very helpful for the community of the Unseen Walkers."

"Sure, I'm happy to do it, but I can't use spells myself, and my memory might not be entirely accurate. Please forgive any errors or omissions," Zhao Mai nodded in agreement. With the druids' needs, they would teach him wholeheartedly, which was what he wanted. However, the more they did, the more he had to appear reserved. "But my teacher also said that spells are just tools; the essence of being a druid is to understand and protect nature."

"Truly a wise person!" Joseph glanced at Celine and then said, "Now, let me explain why there are no disease-removal potions. First, we are close to nature, so our bodies rarely get sick. Even if they do, it's usually not serious. Second, if we encounter serious illness or epidemics, we can directly cast spells to remove them, so we don't need to prepare potions."

"So it's not that they can't be made, but that they are not needed, is that right?"

"Not everyone can make potions. Master Duncan is an expert in this field, researching proliferation, enhancement, and toxins. He can make disease-removal potions. If you really need one, I can introduce you to him when he returns," Lady Celine said, "But I have to say this upfront. Master Duncan likes intelligent and capable students. If your studies don't go well, I won't allow you to face his criticism."

Zhao Mai nodded vigorously in agreement.