Chapter 82: Lifting the Curse


    Returning to the academy, Ethan based his lesson n on the significance of real-world experience that he had felt during this Grand Horn expedition.


    In general, the importance of practical experience was something each instructor understood.


    However, providing practical experience was an extremely challenging task.


    Its hard to control.


    After visiting Grand Horn, he could be sure of that. The monsters there were incredibly dangerous and difficult to control.


    Even Ethan, who had only faced Blue Wolves, would have likely died if he hadnt built up his experience until now.


    To conduct practical training in such a ce?


    It could mean wiping out everything on this side before the Followers of the Moon could carry out their ns.


    But that doesnt mean we can skip practical training.


    Without practical training, they couldnt make proper use of the students.


    I have a way.


    Even without dealing with Grand Horn and monsters, there was a way to umte practical experience.


    Ill have to follow this as the third ss.


    Originally, it was not permitted for a rookie teacher to handle multiple sses.


    In fact, it was unusual for Ethan to take on the Magic Departments ss.


    Someone had to take on those sses immediately, and there was no suitable person avable  it was a perfect situation.


    In that situation, Ethan showed his talent, and with the principals rmendation, it became possible.


    For a rookie teacher, of course, these are things you cant do. I have to do things like that. It has to be that radical.


    Ethan intended to make bold moves with a purpose. To the point that no one would have anyints about it, even if it were that radical.


    Thats the only way to quickly be a master without causing a fuss.


    Even if there were some disagreements, this radical approach would rationalize it.


    After quickly drafting the lesson n, Ethan called Yerica.


    Did you call for me?


    Yerica seemed to have been training, as she was drenched in sweat.


    Youve been practicing.


    I do it every day. Im your escort, after all.


    Schudlen trained every day as well, but Yerica trained even more intensely than him. She pushed herself harder than Schudlen did.


    Seeing her like that even motivated Schudlen.


    It should be fine now.


    What is?


    Im referring to the curse ced on you. Im ready for the next step.


    !


    Yericas curse hadnt beenpletely removed yet.


    Because it was a powerful supernatural curse, at that time, Ethan could only partially unlock it, allowing Yerica to use only a few spells.


    But things were different now.


    Heos Decoction spell has also been strengthened, and Yerica is in a much better condition than back then.


    Ethans skills and Yericas abilities had grown strong enough to break the curse.


    Yericasplexion brightened.


    Can you fully remove it?


    If she could fully remove it, she could use all of her grandfathers magic.


    With that ability, she could immediately proceed with what she had been preparing on her own.


    No. Its not at that level yet.


    However, Ethan shook his head.


    I hope we can fully remove it, but the curse shouldnt be underestimated.


    Still, its getting better little by little. Ill leave it to you, Ethan.


    Not too long ago, Yerica couldnt properly use a single spell due to the curse.


    But now, although only a few spells, she was able to use them freely.


    Furthermore, if she could further lift the curse this time, she would be able to use even more spells.


    That alone marked significant progress.


    Your curse has four stages in total. I unlocked the first stage, and what Im about to unlock now is the second stage. Once we unlock the second stage of the curse, your Mana Nodes will open up further. That way


    Ill be able to create more Circles.


    Exactly.


    Creating more Circles and smoothing the flow of mana would enable the use of higher-level magic.


    Yerica, then do you think you could use that magic too?


    What magic?


    A magic that creates special golems.


    At Ethans words, Yerica was momentarily surprised and looked at him.


    The reason Ethan took Yerica as his escort was precisely because of these special golems.


    How did you know about that?


    Everyone knows about it. When you mention Archmage Hecate, his Golem Legion is the most famous.


    Hecate was famous for raising golems through magic and had victories with a Golem Corps.


    I cant be sure, but if I can fully utilize the Circle by unlocking the second stage of the curse, it should be enough to create that special golem.


    Yerica said confidently.


    She would be able to use each of her grandfathers signature spells one by one. That boosted her confidence.


    Alright then, lets get started.


    Ethan took out the materials from his spatial pocket. There were already numerous materials stored in his spatial pocket.


    Among them were precious herbs he obtained from the Fairy Forest.


    They were herbs that, like the Silver Flowers he used to unlock the first stage of the curse, could also be used as toxic herbs if used skillfully.


    These are much more valuable than Silver Flowers.


    Moreover, handling them was quite tricky. They were precious herbs that, if handled incorrectly, could be unusable. Ethan was quite nervous too.


    If he couldnt use what he had painstakingly obtained, he would have to go back to the Fairy Forest to collect them again.


    It would be a waste of time.


    Ethan started to carefully prepare the herbs after taking them out slowly.


    -Casting Heos Decoction spell!


    Then, he began to make decoctions using the processed herbs.


    The key ingredient was the Pure White Herb.


    Yerica stood patiently, waiting for Ethan to finish making the decoction.


    Is it going to hurt like thest time?


    I told you that time too.


    Its good for the body, right?


    Yes. This one will be even better. And its going to hurt a bit more.


    Yerica showed a slight grimace at Ethans words. But if this could unlock the second stage of the curse, she could endure it.


    Thank you.


    Theres no need to thank me that much.


    Yerica expressed sincere gratitude to Ethan.


    Without Ethan, she might not be alive right now.


    I wont forget this debt, no matter when. Ill repay it.


    <i>Ding-.</i>


    An alert popped up for Ethan.


    -Survival probability has increased.


    Deep trust.


    Yerica hade to trust Ethan much more than when she first extended her hand to him.


    And perhaps the trust in the would-be Archmage carried a weighty meaning, as his survival probability had risen.


    I think it increased a lot this time.


    Ethan smiled subtly as he finished making the decoction.


    -Created White Herb Mana eleration Decoction!


    -Grade assessment in progress


    -White Herb Mana eleration Decoction [A+]


    The grade of the created decoction was A+.


    Although the grade was lower than the Lecard Decoction he had made before, that was only possible due to the 200-year-old Lecard Essence.


    Considering the current state, this was the highest grade Ethan could achieve.


    -Proficiency of Heos Decoction skill has increased!


    Yerica.


    Yes.


    Yerica took the decoction and drank it in one gulp.


    <i>Gulp.</i>


    Instantly, wisps of steam started rising from her body.


    Ugh.


    Yerica closed her eyes.


    In an instant, her veins began to thicken, centered around her forehead.


    Ethan carefully assessed Yericas condition.


    elerating mana to expand the Mana Nodes. Yericas Mana Nodes are constricted due to the curse caused by the superpower.


    Unlocking the second stage of the curse meant expanding these Mana Nodes slightly.


    Phew!


    Before long, Yerica returned to her normal state. Then, with a dazed expression, she looked at her own hand.


    She clenched and released her fist, gradually breaking into a smile after checking her physical condition.


    It worked.


    Of course.


    Yerica closed her eyes in that spot and began circting her mana. She felt the enormous mana flow around her body, something she hadnt felt before.


    Phew.


    With this much mana cirction, she could do things she couldnt before.


    Just wait a moment.


    A blue aura began to emanate from Yericas body.


    As expected.


    Ethan admired it.


    Indeed, she was Hecates granddaughter. Now, she was adding more Circles.


    One, two, three.


    In an instant, she added three Circles that she couldnt properly form until now.


    Four Circles.


    Yerica opened her eyes.


    Now its perfect. With four Circles, most opponents wont even be able to approach you, Ethan!


    She was very pleased with herself.


    Seeing her like that made Ethan happy too.


    Yerica.


    Yes, Ethan.


    Can you make a golem?


    Now that Yerica could create golems, he asked her.


    * * *


    You use this brle like this?


    The magical form is a bit different. Its ignited. When you burn it, it generates the heat needed to create potions. Thats why it speeds up the process.


    Making magic out of a recipe like this. Its so ingenious that it could probably be patented.


    Did Teacher Ethan reallye up with this?


    The news of Ethans brle teaching spread from students to teachers in the Magic Department.


    A student from the Alchemy Department, who was taking Potion Manufacturing, visited the Magic Departments office seeking help.


    After listening to the exnation about brle, the teachers present couldnt help but marvel as soon as the exnation was over.


    To think ofbining it in this way.


    To have such flexible thinking.


    Did you really learn this from Teacher Ethan?


    Yes, thats right. But I really wish Teacher Ethan had chosen Magic as his field. Im still so disappointed.


    This is truly remarkable. Its not just about taking out a magical form and pasting it. Teacher Yudian! Take a look at this. This brle


    The Magic Departments teachers exined the rapid potion-making using brle to Yudian, a teacher from the Alchemy Department.


    After hearing the exnation, Yudians eyes widened, and he apuded.


    Wow. But does this really achieve the same effect?


    Were you unaware of this too, Teacher?


    Making potions does take time, but Ive never even heard of a method like using brle to shorten the process.


    At Yudiansment, the Magic Department teachers sighed.


    So, is it true that Teacher Ethan independently devised this?


    No mage has used brle to expedite potion-making like this before. He even presented it at a conference recently


    Yudian nodded.


    I need to see Teacher Ethan immediately. If he really came up with this on his own This is revolutionary. Being able to elerate potion production while maintaining its effects. This is something revolutionary enough to reshape the field as it exists now.


    The student who had asked the question observed the teachers conversing amongst themselves. Though they had be somewhat isted, as they listened to their discussion, their confidence grew.


    What they were learning in this Potion Manufacturing ss was something that even the professors from the Magic Department were experiencing for the first time.


    They were the ones discovering such things first!


    Just knowing that made their heart race.


    They hadnt expected to learn something so remarkable.


    Thank you, teachers!


    The student left the office with a heart full of joy. They had no intention of telling other students how great this ss was.


    I need to minimize thepetition!


    Their thinking was just like that of the students in the Swordsmanship Department.Author''s Thoughts


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