Scientific Wizard

After a brief period of discomfort, Lynn swiftly calmed the restless magic with the surge in his spiritual power.

"071, display my current status," Lynn muttered in his mind, setting a template based on the townsfolk and wizards he had encountered as a standard.

It helped recreate his condition to a certain extent.

[

Name: Lynn

Physical Activity: High

Magic Scale: 92

Spiritual Power Rating: Three-tier wizard

Spell (1st - 3rd Tier): [Fireball], [Flame Touch], [Icy Blade], [Minor-Magic Shield], [Scorching Steam], [Liquid Nitrogen - Ice Domain], [Magic Barrier], [Minor - Deflection Field],...

Fourth Tier Spell: [Deflection Force Field], [Spatial Ripples], [Advanced Projection Spell].

]

Each magic scale was equivalent to a standard magic stone, capable of releasing one complete tier of magic.

Someone like Pierce, a wizard apprentice, had a magic scale of four, while a formal wizard usually operated with over ten scales of magic.

However, the magic used in spells wasn't fixed. Using pre-prepared materials or employing alchemical tools significantly reduced magic consumption. That's why even apprentice wizards could cast spells consecutively.

For instance, to employ [Liquid Nitrogen - Ice Domain], covering a radius of about three meters, theoretically required twelve magic scales.

As the air itself was rich in nitrogen, Lynn didn't need to spend magic to mimic the element, reducing consumption to around five scales.

Moreover, in an overloaded state, most of the computational power and magic during casting was borne by the AI, allowing Lynn to utilize it even before becoming a formal wizard.

After all, this spell was derived from a first-tier magic, [Flame Touch], making it relatively easy to learn.

Aside from enhancing his magic, amidst tinkering with internal combustion engines and gunpowder technology, Lynn hadn't neglected his magical studies. Especially the book he obtained from Aurora, "Visual Manipulation and Magic Illusions," had become nearly worn out from his constant perusal.

Within this tome of illusionary magic, various spells manipulating sight were recorded. What intrigued Lynn most were the legendary seventh-tier spell, "True Illusion," and its subsidiary fourth-tier spell, "Advanced Projection Spell".

The former was beyond his current capabilities and magical reserves, so his focus shifted to mastering "Advanced Projection Spell."

With the enhancement from the magic network, he could barely learn and wield a fourth-tier spell, albeit at a considerable cost of magic.

The operation of "Advanced Projection Spell" resembled the projection used by the Faceless in the Magic Web but with increased complexity, involving the manipulation of light and requiring a specific medium.

For instance, Aurora, the legendary witch, manipulated magic effortlessly. She once set up a spell on his forehead with a mere kiss, using an ordinary glass mirror as a medium for the projection, subtly releasing the spell without detection.

Contemplating the application of this fourth-tier spell, Lynn glanced towards the direction of the Misty Sea.

After Moonrise, fleets arriving at Iyeta Harbor from the outside world soon came.

Unlike previous years, only an empty shell of the Mist enveloped the sea this time. It was undoubtedly the most perilous time for the entire harbor city. Lynn hoped nothing untoward would occur.

Five days after Moonrise, several merchant ships adorned with red flags slowly sailed into Iyeta's harbor. Dozens of dockworkers unloaded bags of ores, precious herbs, leather, and other goods, piling them up on the docks.

A middle-aged man in a deep blue robe, sporting a goatee, descended from the deck and warmly greeted, "Long time no see, Lord Theodore..."

"It has indeed been a while." Theodore extended his hand and patted the man's sturdy arm, responding with a smile. Then, he hurriedly introduced Lynn. "This is Cody, one of Mr. William's most trusted confidants."

Lynn nodded. William was one of the three spokespersons Herlram sought outside, akin to Lame Laut, responsible for relaying external information and transporting scarce materials.

"And this one is..." Theodore turned to Cody, intending to praise Lynn, but was stopped by Lynn's gesture.

"Just call me Lynn."

"Lynn, my lord." Cody greeted respectfully, showing no hint of disdain despite Lynn's youthful appearance. Anyone standing beside Theodore was obviously a wizard, someone not to be offended.

"What goods have you brought this time..." Lynn glanced at the workers transporting the goods and inquired.

"Mostly copper and silver ores, alongside some magical beast leather and rare magical herb materials..." Cody answered respectfully.

Lynn nodded. Despite numerous mines in the wizard lands, after over three hundred years of excavation, mining had become increasingly difficult, making copper, silver, and gold—often used as daily currency—extremely scarce.

However, from today onwards, even iron ore might become scarce due to its insufficient supply.

While great wizards could manipulate metal elements using magic, fundamentally, these remained magical and couldn't replace actual ores.

"Additionally, Lord William found a miraculous magnetite that can lift iron tools out of thin air, much like magic." Cody presented a palm-sized [Magnetic Stone] to Lynn, trying to please the wizards.

He had prepared two, intending to give the other one to Master Herlram.

"Magnetic ore?" Lynn immediately showed interest, taking it in his hand.

"Have you seen something like this before, my lord?" Cody's expression shifted slightly. This novel trinket was specially prepared to impress the wizards.

Lynn, restraining the impulse to immediately fashion a compass, continued his questioning. "Cody, was your voyage smooth this time? How's William doing lately? Any movement from the clergy?"