Currently, there is no chart or anything similar to compare the IQ deviation of the various races in Welt. Nevertheless, as an artificial life form, purposely afflicted with "Genius Syndrome" (Note), and having received elite education that is beyond the comprehension of ordinary people, my IQ and the amount of knowledge I possess far surpass all of the intelligent species of Welt. The only issue is that the information I have is too limited, and applying this vastly different knowledge to this land still requires accumulating experience and careful planning. At present, it cannot be said that I have an absolute advantage in any intellectual confrontations.
"Even I do not do well in some things. For example... let's say, education work."
The sudden shift in conversation painted shame across the faces of the Elves. Although Li Lin's example was not yet equivalent to issuing himself a "Teaching Failure" certificate, it still caused them to lose face, which was as uncomfortable as being scolded for being "brainless" with no way to refute it.
"Gentlemen."
Li Lin didn't mention the "ladies". Tyr and the sisters with different personalities all were excellent students, and were not within his line of fire. The students with relatively poorer grades had to bear the brunt of his critical examination.
"I might have received some praise because of certain successes. However, the fact is that I still have deficiencies. Therefore, constant learning, gaining knowledge and experience, remains an indispensable part of my life. The slightest slackness not only means standing still but falling behind others and even being left unseen. Becoming a failure doesn't require much complexity; a little slackness, a trace of laziness can complete the work of our enemies, which is not an exaggeration at all."
Switching to a smile of substance, Li Lin turned to the tallest and most conspicuous young Elf amidst the stunned and helpless crowd and asked:
"Thor, what do you think about the trash you fought with?"
"That bald guy... um... he's strong."
Named as the brave teenager, he hesitated and then voiced his personal experience. Regardless of whether the opponent resorted to despicable methods or had a despicable personality. Known as the strongest man in Niflheim, he is neither good at nor fond of lying. After experiencing the close to defeat fight, he gave an honest assessment of his enemy.
"Exactly, even a complete scum can become more powerful than dangerous species, or even you, Thor, at that moment. But you know, that guy doesn't even come close to a really excellent Strength-Based Magician. He's just a half-baked beginner messing around."
"How can that be..."
Thor's exclamation started high and gradually faded. Li Lin had no reason to lie to him. Understanding this, the innocent young man appeared somewhat downcast after the initial shock, and the other Elves muttered incredulously in low voices.
"Correct Strength-Based Magic is integrated with body movements and martial arts to assist the body to break out of its strength. The experts in this area are masters of hand-to-hand combat. They understand their own limits and the structure of the humanoid body, and they are proficient in how to damage the human body. These real experts can land you, Thor, with just one strike."
Li Lin glanced at the silent elves, his tone was still playful. For his audience, the heavy content gradually became a substantive pressure weighing down on the elves. Their breaths became heavy and difficult.
"Hardening skin, enhancing the strength of bones, extending the length of limbs, and giving the body the elasticity to absorb and rebound from attacks—Strength-Based Magic is a secret technique that can do these things. And that bald guy's muscle enhancement is just the most basic trick, exhausting his own life as the price to show off the strength that never existed, satisfying his own abusive fetish. It's simply stupid."
"Sacrificing life?"
Surprised by the strange part of Li Lin's words and even more unable to understand such a crazy act, Thor couldn't help but call out.
"How could such a stupid thing happen? Wasting one's life just to satisfy and show off?"
Elves, who must strive to survive every day, wouldn't mind giving up their lives to ensure the safety of the village and their people at important moments. For the continuation of the clan, everyone has had the readiness to sacrifice for a long time. But to squander life for vulgar personal desires... this foolish act is not only ridiculous but also completely contrary to the Elves' view of survival. For them, who struggle every day to survive, this is an unforgivable blasphemy.
"That dumb person probably wasn't aware of how much he had to pay to perform such a boasting secret technique or of the big changes happening in his body, or he wouldn't have turned out to be like that. The process of enhancing muscles involves rapid expansion and contraction of blood vessels and muscles over a very short period of time. This dangerous process is repeated every time the technique is performed. The elasticity of blood vessels, muscles, heart, lung lobes decreases with the number of times the technique is performed, and the body gradually slides to the brink of collapse. Given his condition, he won't live past 40. Idiots who perform such stupid acts are not worth sympathy. But... Thor, why do you think that fool didn't pay enough attention to the most crucial issue- the physical burden of performing the technique and the consequences of high loads over a long period of time?"