At this moment, whether it was the teachers or the students present, they were all intrigued. They had witnessed firsthand that the new genius student of the academy seemed unable to absorb the Illusion Stone.
Moransiu shook his head, also perplexed. At present, he could only understand a small part of the mystery of magic. Why he couldn't absorb the magic skills from the Illusion Stone, he had no idea. Perhaps it was related to his ability to directly use magic skills.
"I have never used an Illusion Stone before," Moransiu knew whether he had used an Illusion Stone or not. The price of such stones was astronomical for him, so how could he have used one without even seeing it?
Billy's beard swayed gently as his gaze swept across the room. Some students below had already begun to discuss. Being able to pass the test meant that Moransiu's strength had reached at least the level of a first-level mage. As for the phenomenon of being unable to absorb the magic skills from the Illusion Stone, no one had encountered it before, making it impossible to find a reason.
"Moransiu, your magic power has reached the standard of a second-level mage, but I cannot determine why you cannot absorb the magic skills from the Illusion Stone. So, for now, you should go back. I will discuss with some teachers in the academy to see if we can find out the reason," Billy paused and said.
Moransiu had just wanted to say that he could release magic, but when he thought about Muk's reaction when he told him about it, he hesitated. If he said it in front of so many people, would he be taken as an experimental subject? So, with such hesitation, Billy had already asked him to leave.
"Yes," Moransiu bowed and then left the Bamboo Forest.
Muk's eyes rolled a few times. He heard some students discussing, feeling very upset. These students seemed to be celebrating Moransiu's inability to absorb magic skills from the Illusion Stone, not understanding the reason behind it. Muk wanted to reveal what he knew, but although he seemed rash on the surface, he was actually quite subtle. If Moransiu wanted everyone to know, he would have said it himself just now.
It was easy to prove this point. Just release a Fireball spell or a Water Shield, and everyone would shut up obediently.
"Ah, it seems that our genius may not be genuine after all. A mage, no matter how high their magic power, what's the difference if they cannot use magic skills like ordinary people?" a student said with a smirk.
"Mike, don't say that. Regardless, his talent is unquestionable. Didn't you hear Director Billy say that he already has the strength of a second-level mage? Look how young he is. In a few more years, he might even become a great mage," another student was not very satisfied with Mike's words. Nobles should have enough grace. Mike clearly hadn't reached that level yet.
"Humph, even if he's a mage, what's the use if he can't use magic skills?" Mike said discontentedly.
...
After a while, Muk also passed the test. His magic power had just reached the level of a first-level mage, barely able to learn the Fireball spell. However, he had already learned the Fireball spell. As for the Ice Spike spell, with his current magic power, he still fell short. Although Ice Spike was also a skill learned by first-level mages, it had slightly higher requirements than the Fireball spell.
Muk returned to the dormitory from the Bamboo Forest and saw Moransiu meditating.
"This guy never misses a chance to practice, he's truly a monster," Muk shook his head, increasingly admiring Moransiu.
"I really wonder how he can use magic skills. Could it be that geniuses are incomprehensible?" Muk sat back on his bed, starting to ponder. Since getting to know Moransiu, many questions had exceeded his previous understanding. Everyone knew that mages learned magic skills through Illusion Stones. But this Moransiu...
Since the first test, Moransiu seemed to have completely disappeared. He didn't attend classes anymore, and his presence in the academy was almost non-existent.
Occasionally, Instructor Lila would come to find Moransiu. She was also very sad about Moransiu's inability to learn magic skills. But she was also helpless. Director Billy and Director Sload couldn't find the reason, let alone her.
All Lila could do was to come here often to comfort Moransiu, telling him not to give up practicing. Perhaps one day, he would be able to learn magic skills.
As for Ziyuan, she would probably come to find Moransiu once a month. Of course, she couldn't find Moransiu every time she came. Because whether it was day or night, Moransiu might not be in the dormitory. He liked to meditate alone on the edge of the Glassy Mountain.
She naturally knew about Moransiu's situation. All the students in the academy knew about Moransiu's situation. A student who couldn't learn magic skills was no different from trash. When Moransiu occasionally encountered other students in the academy, they would point fingers at him with a hint of ridicule on their faces.
Regarding this, Moransiu didn't feel anything. He didn't care about other people's opinions. But Muk cared more about Moransiu than Moransiu did. If he saw someone pointing fingers at Moransiu when they were together, he would not hesitate to retort. How could these fools know Moransiu's abilities?
Six months later, on the edge of Glassy Mountain.
Moransiu stood up from the grass, his pupils gleaming, and a satisfied smile on his still young face. Just now, he had successfully broken through to the level of a third-level mage, surpassing the second level. In half a year, from the second level to the third level, such speed was indeed incomparable.
Even the academy's other genius, Solon, probably couldn't break through from the second level to the third level in such a short time. Solon was a fourth-year student and also a fourth-level mage. He had reached the level of a fourth-level mage half a year ago. Perhaps next year, he would become a fifth-level mage.
Back in the dormitory, Moransiu saw Muk sneaking around under the bed.
"Muk, what are you doing?" Moransiu asked curiously.
After more than half a year of getting along, Moransiu was already very familiar with Muk, and the two had become best friends. This guy, Muk, was very rich and didn't have a noble's demeanor at all. At the beginning, Moransiu asked him several times about his background, but he hesitated and didn't say anything. Later, Moransiu stopped asking. Everyone had things they didn't want to say or do, even friends. It was Moransiu's principle not to force others.
"Ah? Oh!" Muk heard Moransiu's voice, suddenly sat up, and banged his head on the bed board, then quickly retreated from under the bed.
"Moransiu, you're back?" Muk seemed very excited, calling out happily.
"Yes, what are you doing? Lurking
under the bed?" Moransiu noticed some dust on Muk's nose and couldn't help but smile.
"Oh, I was looking for my little man. It's a lucky charm my mom gave me. But I don't know where I put it, I can't find it no matter how hard I look. But it's okay, hehe, Moransiu, I'll tell you a secret." Muk's eyes sparkled, cautiously approaching Moransiu and whispering in his ear.
Hearing that it was a secret, Moransiu listened attentively.
"Today... um... it's my..." Muk said, then laughed to himself.
"My birthday!" When Moransiu was getting impatient with Muk's hesitations, Muk burst into laughter and said.
"Birthday?" Moransiu said.
"Yeah, Moransiu, today you have to relax. My best friend, you have to celebrate my birthday with me, right?" Muk held Moransiu's hand, almost begging.
"Of course, today I also want to celebrate because I have already broken through to the level of a second-level mage," Moransiu said to Muk without hiding anything.