Wizard: Starting With Synthesized Gems - Chapter 18

Chapter 18 Basics of Negative Energy

The next morning, after Locke got up and finished his housework, he took out the completed level 5 synthetic item from the Horadric Cube.

However, the level 5 synthetic item, the deep blue gem, is only slightly larger than the level 4 one, and there is not much change.

Locke tried to pour mana into it and found that this deep blue gem was not much different from the deep blue gem of a level 4 synthetic item.

In the dormitory, Locke did not show any disappointment, as he had expected this situation a long time ago.

The synthesis formula of the Horadric Rubik’s Cube needs to be explored by yourself.

The Horadric Synthesis Cube is indeed a super artifact, but if you want to use it well, it also depends on the personal ability of the owner.

The current situation shows that the upgrade effect of synthesizing level 5 synthetic items with only sapphires is not significant. The formula is wrong, and new synthetic materials need to be added to suddenly improve the effectiveness of the deep blue gem.

Locke made up his mind. “I previously synthesized the ruby to level 4, but it only got bigger. Next time, I’ll try synthesizing the level 4 ruby with a level 4 deep blue gem.”

“See if there are any useful synthetic items like the Deep Blue Gem.”

“The synthesis formula can be made by using one ruby and two dark blue gems.”

Locke studied in the dormitory all morning, and then went to the classroom from yesterday.

Professor Older was already inside at this moment. The dark circles under his eyes seemed to be more serious, but his face was beginning to gain flesh.

Locke heard that a student died in his office yesterday. The student was a Frank and an acquaintance of his… Cohen Julian.

Professor Older held a rat skull in his hand and smiled, “Here it is. Do you know what this is? In the eyes of mortals, it’s just an animal skull.”

“But in my eyes, it’s a treasure.”

“And in the eyes of my enemies, it is the god of death.”

Professor Old whispered a spell, and immediately the death energy on his body was drawn towards the rat’s skull in his palm.

Locke immediately became alert. He grabbed a wild flower hidden in his pocket with his left hand and moved his right index finger. As long as he wanted, the magic vines hidden under his coat would turn into a giant hand and attack Professor Olde in the next moment.

But Professor Old seemed unaware.

A faint green light flashed from the eye sockets of the skull in his palm, like the resentful gaze of the undead.

Then, Olde threw the skull in his hand out of the window, and it hit a tree outside the classroom. Then, the ordinary skull let out a sharp scream the moment it hit the tree.

Then, in an instant, the rat’s skull exploded, and the thick tree was blown to pieces from the middle. The plants on the surrounding land quickly turned dry and black, and even the soil appeared abnormally green and toxic.

Locke rubbed his forehead. He felt a little dizzy because of the explosion just now.

But the target of the skull explosion just now was not himself.

Professor Older glanced at Locke and said, “Necromancer spells usually have stricter casting restrictions, but that also means they are more powerful.”

“Skull Explosion is a rare spell among cantrips that contains three levels of damage.”

“Also, the damage range in each stage is different.”

Professor Older said, “The first stage of damage is psychological. At the moment of the skull explosion, the deceased’s wail and resentment will be heard, causing a slight psychological impact on those around them.”

“Don’t think you’re just slightly dizzy. If an ordinary human was standing here, he would have fainted by now.”

“Moreover, it is very likely to leave permanent damage that affects one’s sanity.”

“The second stage of damage is caused by the sudden explosion of highly compressed negative energy.”

“The third stage of damage is caused by the skull explosion due to the highly concentrated negative energy, which forms a corpse poison that invades the body. If my target was you, then even if you avoid the damage of the first two stages, the third stage will still cause you serious injury.”

Locke was dumbfounded and secretly shocked.

Dean Tunguska said that he no longer needed to be afraid of Professor Old.

But this refers to Professor Olde who was physically weak before, not the current Professor Olde whose body has just been transformed by a 0.3-level spell.

If Professor Older were to do something to me now…

Locke thought about it and his expression became serious.

Professor Older glanced at Locke and smiled gently. “Necromancer magic is definitely more powerful, after all, it also has many side effects.”

“This magic has also been refined by me many times, forming my own personal style. To my knowledge, it has reached its maximum power.”

“So, I want to teach it to you so that you can learn it.”

Alder sighed. “This way, my life in the wizarding world won’t be in vain.”

He walked over, patted Locke on the shoulder, and said, “This can be considered as an orderly inheritance. It’s another way for me to continue my legacy.”

“To use the skull explosion, you need the skull of a small animal, and you must have killed someone within 48 hours, using that person’s death energy to fill the skull used for the spell.”

“I’ve only killed one person in the last two days, that one… Never mind, I can’t remember his name.”

“So, it’s impossible for me to perform a second skull explosion in the short term.”

“This spell should be quite useful to you. You can use it as a trump card in the future.”

Professor Old took the initiative to explain, reducing the gap between the two.

Locke relaxed slightly.

Professor Old said, “Then let’s start learning now. The first lesson will be the basics of negative energy.”

“I went home and thought about it last night. Studying with me for an hour every day is too inefficient. With less than three months left, I’m not sure I can finish teaching you.”

“So from now on, every afternoon, I will try my best to teach you.”

Professor Older’s eyes darkened and grew serious. “I don’t want my magic to be lost, so Locke, I hope you will study hard.”

“I heard that Code and Patty haven’t completed their spells yet. It’s a good opportunity for you to compete with them to see who will complete their first spell first, their first or your second.”

Locke raised his brows. For some reason, he suddenly felt a sinister feeling, as if Professor Old’s words just now were some kind of threat to him.

However, he smiled casually.

It just so happens that it is rare to have a teacher who is so eager to entrust everything to me.

This kind of thing has a hundred benefits and no harm to oneself.

Locke found a place and sat down. “Then let’s get started, Professor Old.”

Alder nodded and said with satisfaction: “Okay.”

(End of this chapter)