12: Under Klein's tutelage

Brian took a deep breath, condensing his mental power into fine threads.

First, he outlined the Level 1 Fireball Spell rune and the Level 1 Mana Teleportation rune in his mind, then used his mental power to imprint the outlines of the runes in the air 20 meters away.

He cast a Fireball Spell, simultaneously guiding the fireball with his mental power towards a large tree on the right.

However, the fireball suddenly veered off course mid-flight, crashing into a large rock nearby.

“Oh dear!” Brian exclaimed.

Klein smiled and comforted him, “Don’t rush, it’s normal for the first attempt to have deviations. You need to control the transmission of mental power and mana more meticulously. Try again.”

Brian readjusted his state and tried again.

This time, though the fireball wobbled a bit, it eventually flew towards the tree, only losing power just before it hit the tree, and its original might after impact.

“That’s progress, Brian. You see, as long as you focus more on controlling your mental power and mana, you can make the magic fly along the trajectory you want. Keep practicing, gradually increasing the distance and difficulty,” Klein encouraged.

Brian was encouraged and practiced even harder.

With each attempt, his ability to control the fireball grew stronger, and the fireball’s flight trajectory became more stable. He could even control the fireball to make simple turns in the air.

Klein watched Brian’s progress, a gratified smile on his face:

“Well done, Brian. You have initially mastered the Mana Teleportation technique. But this is just the beginning; there are more complex magic controls waiting for you to learn.”

Klein watched Brian’s progress, a gratified smile on his face:

“Well done, Brian. You have initially mastered the Mana Teleportation technique. But this is just the beginning; there are more complex magic controls waiting for you to learn.”

Brian excitedly said, “Uncle, I will continue to work hard. This magic control technique is so interesting; I want to master it as soon as possible.”

“Next, try casting a Level 1 Ice Arrow Spell 30 meters away from you,” Klein said, pointing forward.

Brian immersed himself in intense practice again, constantly trying to cast various Level 1 spells at different distances.

Klein closely monitored his progress from the side, offering guidance and suggestions from time to time.

As the practice deepened, Brian became more proficient in the Mana Teleportation technique, and the distance at which he could cast Level 1 spells gradually increased.

Klein provided detailed explanations and teachings on everything from the principles of spell casting and mana control to the application of different spells in various scenarios.

Under Klein's patient guidance, Brian not only gained a new level of understanding of magic but also made significant progress in practical operations.

Whenever he successfully cast a long-distance spell or made a spell fly precisely along a predetermined trajectory, an indescribable sense of accomplishment surged within him.

“Brian, remember, magic is not just a display of power; it’s a combination of wisdom and will,” Klein said earnestly after one practice session.

“A true mage must be able to flexibly use various spells according to the battlefield environment and enemy characteristics to achieve twice the result with half the effort.”

Brian nodded seriously, engraving Klein’s words in his heart.

He knew he still had a long way to go, but with his uncle’s careful guidance, the path ahead would be smoother.

As time passed, Brian’s mastery of Mana Teleportation deepened, and he began to try applying this technique to more complex spell combinations.

For example, he would first imprint a wind-element magic rune far away, use the wind to blow the enemy into a pre-set trap, and then instantly cast a Fireball Spell to attack.

This chain magic application proved effective for Brian in simulated battles.

“Very good, Brian, you have demonstrated the tactical thinking a mage should possess.” Klein watched Brian’s performance in the simulated battle and nodded with satisfaction.

“However, real combat is far more complex, and you still need to continuously accumulate experience and improve your adaptability.”

During his days in the Zhongnan Mountain Range, Brian not only learned many advanced magic usage techniques but also, under Klein’s guidance, gradually grasped the true meaning of magic.

Magic was not just a means of attack; it was also a way to communicate with the world, a path to explore the unknown and pursue truth.

Time quietly slipped away amidst teaching and training.

On the fourth day of Klein teaching Brian, he suddenly said:

“Brian, your magic skills and practice are sufficient, but magical progress requires actual combat.”

“Brian, are you ready?”

Upon hearing this, Brian’s eyes flashed with excitement and determination: “Uncle, I’m ready! I’ve long wanted to test and improve myself through actual combat.”

Klein smiled faintly: “Good, that spirit is good. But actual combat is no child’s play; there will be danger, and you must always remain vigilant. This time, the actual combat location is deeper in the Zhongnan Mountain Range, where low-level magical beasts might appear, which is perfect for your combat practice.”

Saying this, Klein led Brian deeper into the Zhongnan Mountain Range.

After walking for about an hour, they arrived at a relatively open area.

Klein stopped and pointed ahead:

“Brian, look over there, there’s a Level 2 Gale Wolf. Gale Wolves are fast and good at attacking with wind blades, but their defense is weak. You will use it as your opponent for this actual combat.”

Brian looked in the direction Klein was pointing and indeed saw a nimble Gale Wolf resting on the ground.

He took a few deep breaths, trying to calm himself, and slowly released his mental power, sensing the flow of mana around him.

“Brian, remember, in actual combat, you must flexibly use the magic skills you’ve learned; don’t attack blindly. First, observe the Gale Wolf’s movements and find its weaknesses,” Klein reminded him from the side.