"Level 8!"
Under normal Precision Vision, Tuck took a glance and could clearly discern the exact level of this Undead Crow.
Before, he had needed to observe carefully to feel it.
"As one advances in rank, mastery over one's Talent becomes more and more proficient."
"The higher the level, the better one can utilize the attributes of a Transcendent Talent."
Tuck had a slight epiphany.
From the body of the Undead Crow, the voice of Mr. Aubrey rang out.
"To have completed the advancement so quickly."
The black pupils of the Undead Crow scrutinized Tuck.
"Hmm! Level 12, even better than I expected."
"Follow The Raven here to me!"
"Yes, Mr. Aubrey."
Tuck nodded in response.
The Undead Crow then led the way ahead.
Following The Raven, Tuck ascended the steps of the Undead Tower.
As he made his way through the tower, Tuck could feel and clearly "see" the Origin Energy being gathered by the tower around him.
And the gathering's core was at the very top of the tower.
There!
Was the "Tower Energy Pool" that gathered Origin Energy,
and the "Steam Furnace" made of alchemical steel.
Based on Transcendence, with Sequence as the framework, lighting the basic Origin Energy.
The furnace burned, the steam roared, releasing "Origin Energy Steam."
Dispelling darkness, cold, mutations, and distortions...
Creating a "Transcendent Steam Ecology" suitable for human survival.
As humans entered the Steam Era!
The emergence of "Steam Cores," sequential hearts born from steam industry and transcendent ecology.
Gave humans the power to change the world.
It also gave humans the confidence to fight against "extraplanar ecology invasions."
It wasn't until Tuck pushed open a stone door pecked by The Raven that he arrived at his destination.
Behind the door was a tranquil space within the High Tower.
Bathed in the radiance of a giant magical chandelier at the top,
Rows of bookshelves stood before Tuck.
Stacked atop them were not only a multitude of books but also several scrolls with sealing power.
And at that moment, the Necromancer, Mr. Aubrey, was searching for something deep among the shelves.
"Your Talent is quite impressive."
Mr. Aubrey's voice emanated from deep within the bookshelves.
"But it leans towards combat."
"Given your unparalleled Talent in Precision, therefore, I have been looking for a rather fine shooting sorcery for you."
"I clearly remember leaving it right here, but I can't seem to find it now."
The sound of flipping through books rustled.
And at that moment, upon hearing the Necromancer, Mr. Aubrey's "reward," was a spell of shooting sorcery,
Tuck breathed a sigh of relief.
Tuck truly feared Mr. Aubrey would say, "Your Talent is quite impressive, as a reward I give you a Necromancer!"
That would have been truly hard for Tuck to handle.
"Are you worried that I might turn your Sequence into a Necromancer?"
As Aubrey continued to search, he took the opportunity to chat with Tuck.
"Ah… There is that concern."
Tuck followed the sound and responded as he approached.
"Heh… Whether someone is suited for a Necromancer or not, I can tell at a glance."
"You're not cut out for that fabric."
It was unclear whether Mr. Aubrey's comment was praise or criticism.
"Hmm, it seems to be this one."
He dusted off a piece of preserved parchment.
Mr. Aubrey, who was on the moving ladder, passed the object down to Tuck.
When Tuck received it and took a look, he was immediately stunned on the spot.
Was this sorcery serious?
What he saw was the title of the ancient preserved wizardry tome.
It was — "Human Magic Cannon."
You call this shooting sorcery?
The name itself was not normal!
Just as Tuck was still somewhat dumbfounded,
the voice of Mr. Aubrey rang out again.
"Hmm… It seems I got the wrong one, this is the sorcery for you."
A brand-new scroll wrapped in preserved parchment was handed over to Tuck.
[Sculpting Light Spear]
This was the powerful witchcraft that Mr. Aubrey had prepared for Tuck.
The Sculpting Light Spear! Advanced witchcraft.
Well, in the current Steam Era, the accurate term is "Two-star Wizardry".
As Two-star Wizardry,
it had drawbacks such as long casting time and huge consumption of Origin Energy.
But as Two-star Wizardry,
its advantages could completely overshadow its drawbacks.
That is—immense power!
The holy power of Light inherent in the "Sculpting Light Spear" naturally counteracted Darkness and also possessed extremely strong destructive power.
In a corner of the Tower Scroll Book Collection Warehouse,
Tuck, who was sitting cross-legged, slowly exhaled.
Using the Wizard Ability "Spiritual Perception," he finished absorbing a legacy of witchcraft.
Tuck had already felt the strength of the "Sculpting Light Spear," filled with the potent power of Light.
Mere completion of the legacy, the "Sculpting Light Spear," with its witchcraft sequence imbued with the power of Light, was already manifested in Tuck's Wizard Tree ecosystem.
The entire ecosystem of the Wizard Tree exuded a faint Holy Breath.
"A Two-star spell,"
"And it's even a Light-based witchcraft."
"What's more curious is that it was given to me by a predecessor, the Necromancer."
Tuck curbed his curiosity and slowly opened his eyes.
"The Sculpting Light Spear, not only usable for firing but also can be held in hand as a giant 'light stick,' hmm… even slightly changing its form."
"Using it as a small light source, as a natural horse lamp, isn't out of the question either."
"With a natural Light horse lamp, there's no longer any need to always borrow one from Old Kumu."
Faced with such powerful witchcraft,
Tuck was quite down-to-earth, integrating it with the details of his own life.
To Tuck,
Witchcraft!
Never needed to be grandiose; witchcraft that could continually serve in daily life was the best kind.
For instance… Sheep Transformation!
It is said that when the Sheep Transformation is cultivated to a sufficient level, it truly can turn other creatures, at the level of life form, into real sheep.
Tuck had completed the inheritance.
The Necromancer, Mr. Aubrey, had also finished organizing the shelves and came over.
"Mr. Aubrey."
Tuck bowed respectfully.
"Don't be so formal, take a seat wherever you like!"
Coming to the fireplace,
Mr. Aubrey rummaged in his sleeve and then sprinkled something into the fire.
"Whoosh… La…"
Green flames sprang up.
Tuck could vaguely see several Little Fire Spirits dancing inside.
Quickly, the green flames turned into red flames.
The warmth gradually rose.
"With no safe home, no companions to shelter you, you don't even have a Transcendent Storage Bracelet; many of your belongings are still packed in a knapsack."
"It's clear that the environment of the Underground Nest District is quite harsh," observed Mr. Aubrey softly.
"But even in such an environment, you still possess amazing strength."
"If nurtured properly, I think, you should be able to demonstrate even more astonishing Talent and potential."
"You can treat this place as a haven and a place for cultivation," started Mr. Aubrey softly.
"But in exchange,"
"you must complete your basic Wizard studies within three Ash cycles, that is, within three months."
"Rest assured, with your ability of Spiritual Perception, studying will be a simple matter for you."
Mr. Aubrey said with a smile.
Had it not been for Tuck's use of the Wizard Ability "Spiritual Perception" while inheriting the "Sculpting Light Spear," he wouldn't even have known that Tuck had such an unusual talent for learning.
The top-level learning and perception Talent—Spiritual Perception.
The core method of Wizards—Sheep Transformation.
This young Wizard named Tuck, not only had Talent but also extraordinary luck.
"Also,"
"I will not interfere with your actions."
"Should you obtain good things outside, I am willing to trade with you."
"And it will be a fair exchange."
"If you hunt down members of the Evil God Organization, the Dark Sun Church, or even that Genius with the A Grade Transcendent Talent from the Evil God, or obtain a Steam Core,"
"I could even prepare other materials for you to help you advance to Steam Wizard!"
Mr. Aubrey's gaze calmly scrutinized Tuck, causing a twitch at the corner of the seated Tuck's eyes.
Those calm eyes, as if they could peer into one's soul!