After returning to the academy, we were contacted by the governnt, a simple reward for the things that happened in the Phantom's Land.
That was in the range of expectations. After confirming that their findings matched with what we had described, things would operate smoothly.
At that ti, I had already instructed Irina to leave many fire marks on the ground to show that she was the one who clashed with the demon. Though there were so Awakened with wide abilities regarding ti and investigations that could reconstruct the scene normally, Belthazor's unique space manipulation made it impossible.
Most of the ti, when one defeats any type of Awakened or monster with specific qualities, the defeated Awakened would leave a small phenonon regarding their abilities.
For instance, if I were to kill Irina, she would most likely explode. For Belthazor, he created a small space ripple around the place, disturbing the magical spells and traits.
That was the reason why the investigation team sent by the governnt was most likely unable to reconstruct.
In any case, after we got the reward, which for was quite a lot of Valer, a hefty sum of fifty thousand, we returned to the academy.
'The academy had declared a three-day vacation.'
Since the events of the Phantom's Land also shook quite a lot of students as well as the personnel instructors, the academy decided to give students so ti.
It made sense since I also felt quite disturbed after waking up.
'It all makes sense if we all lived a different life, yet it is also impossible to confirm.'
There were many pieces of information in my head, yet all of them were blurry and non-continuous. Thus, at the end of the day, I could only leave those thoughts to myself.
'Maybe after learning more about [Mind Magic] or, in other words, [Psychic] magic, then I can look for a spell to recover whatever happened there.'
Then, without any further thought, the place I needed to head was confird.
CREAK!
As I entered the library, the familiar scent of old books and so parchnt surrounded . The vast shelves filled with tos and so hidden 'grimoires' were a testant to the accumulated knowledge within these hallowed walls.
'Hmm….There are still so students here…'
The atmosphere was tranquil, with only a few diligent students scattered around, engrossed in their studies.
I generally didn't visit the library in the morning hours since it was pretty crowded, and I was more focused on my physical training and improvents.
Though I could do the sa today as well, I decided not to do so and take a break for my body to recover. It was my guess, but after the battle with Belthazor and absorbing so of its stats with [Vengeful Bane], I needed to give my body so ti to adapt.
I made my way to the section dedicated to magic books, my eyes scanning the spines for anything related to mind magic. The titles ranged from the basics of telepathy to advanced topics on psychic manipulation. Finally, I spotted a rather modernly covered book titled
The cover glead with a sleek design, a departure from the ancient aesthetic of many other volus in the library.
As I opened the book, I noticed the clean layout and organized structure. The author, a recently promoted Mage Scholar from the prestigious Valerian Magic University, had divided the content into chapters, making it accessible for beginners like .
'A recently promoted Mage Scholar.'
On the way to return, I searched for so articles regarding the Disciple of Psychic Magic to see how developed it was or what it was used for.
And, just as I had initially assud, most humans didn't possess skills or traits regarding psychic attributes. This was sohow explained in the [Awakened Distribution Theory], but it was still a theory and not a law that was confird.
However, those who rarely possessed Psychic attributed [Traits] were mostly deed dangerous by the governnt since they tended to perform villainous acts.
As you know, trait developnt is directly related to the users understanding of the concept and how much they use their own traits to develop it.
To improve such traits, one generally needs to use them. For instance, if one possessed a unique trait nad [Puppeteer], which is a type of Psychic Attribute, they needed to control other humans and beings to improve such traits, and this tended to be viewed as an evil act.
Therefore, it was very hard to find information on such traits. Of course, there are also many magical spells that are developed in the field of magic that anyone can use. However, these spells are also strictly regulated and very hard to master and use.
For instance, the spell Irina had used to enter my dream, 「Phantasmal Transfer」, a type of Psychic attribute spell. Though it is more of a low-level and simple magic, it is still quite effective.
Entering a person's dream and consciousness to explore their mories of the past or an important event could be utilized by many governnt officials to interrogate.
As those thoughts passed through my head, I started reading the book.
The first chapter was nad Chapter 0, and it delved into the fundantal concepts of mind magic as well as psychology, introducing terminology and explaining the basics of how a mind works. Though it was very good for a person to achieve general knowledge before reading about the spells and magic part, I was already knowledgeable in such terms.
After all, all that education from Earth was still inside my head, as well as my own experiences.
'Still, let's see the opinions of a new graduate.'
There were so discrepancies in the developnt of psychology of this world compared to Earth, but I still decided to read the author's marks.
The author's comntary on general psychology was enlightening, offering a fresh perspective on familiar concepts. Their writing style was engaging, weaving together theory and practical application in a seamless narrative.
'Interesting. He is quite talented at analogies.'
As I read through the pages, I found myself nodding in agreent with the author's observations.
They touched upon topics such as cognitive processes, mory formation, and the subconscious mind, providing a holistic understanding of the human psyche.
'Manipulating Cognitive Process, huh? An interesting idea.'
There were also so small hints at the author's thoughts and how the future of the book would be designed.
'This guy possesses a trait related to Psychic attributes.'
The author's own experiences and insights added depth to the discussion, bridging the gap between theory and practice that couldn't be normally understood.
I could easily confirm it since with [Perceptive Insight], my speed of understanding the essence of any concept was a lot faster, and sohow, I could even grasp the the feeling of its intervention.
'Aspiring Assistant Professor Mitchell Brady, huh? I may pay him a visit in the future.'
Recording the na of the author in my head, I continued to read the book while studying it,
With each turn of the page, I felt a sense of familiarity and intrigue, eager to explore the depths of mind magic in the chapters to co.
The author's emphasis on foundational knowledge before delving into spells and incantations mirrored my own approach to learning, reinforcing the importance of understanding the fundantals.
*******
PUFF!
As I closed the book, the newfound knowledge about mind magic lingering in my thoughts, I decided to leave the serene atmosphere of the library.
'So, utilizing. Psychic Psions to sohow connect the Spiritual(Astral) projection of a person is a thing. Interesting.'
There were many concepts that needed to be practiced, yet for the first day, this amount was enough.
Just as I was leaving, suddenly, I felt a presence before . No, the correct world would be the person before suddenly tripped.
–THUD!
"Careful."
Instantly reaching out for the person's arm, I made her regain her balance, grabbing her from her right wrist.
"Ah…."
She gasped, turning her head to look at . The bangs covered the student's head, and her posture was slouched.
'Lack of confidence. Bad posture, lack of physical activity.'
I t her gaze for a brief second, and in that mont, I sensed a hint of vulnerability.
However, as quickly as our eyes connected, she averted her gaze, unable to maintain eye contact. She held a stack of books tightly against her chest, and her gratitude was expressed with a soft "Thank you."
It was clear she struggled with social interactions, and the brief encounter left an impression. As she mumbled her thanks, she walked past , yet my eyes didn't miss the lack of synched movents of her right leg and left one.
'Injured left ankle and damaged glutes. I guess she is still being bullied.'
I thought, rembering that evening. People didn't change in such a short amount of ti, and what Ethan did wasn't necessarily a good thing for the victim either.
Rather than giving hungry people a caught fish, teaching them how to catch tended to work more.
'Well, this still is enough.'
After confirming that she still continued to co to the library, I slowly reached the door.
CREAK!
The heavy wooden door creaked as I exited, and the scent of old books slowly faded behind .
The evening sun painted the academy grounds with warm hues as I strolled along the cobblestone paths. Students were scattered across the campus, enjoying the unexpected holiday. Laughter and chatter filled the air, creating a lively ambiance.
As I walked, I couldn't help but notice the benches were occupied by students engrossed in conversations; so engaged in animated discussions, while others simply enjoyed each other's company. The holiday spirit was palpable, and the usual seriousness of the academy seed to have montarily lifted.
I observed couples sitting close together, sharing stories and laughter. The atmosphere was so different from the usual intensity of training and studies.
'Still, being watched in such a situation certainly makes unable to enjoy it.'
I couldn't help but shake my head inward as I made my way to my room.
–DING!
Just at that mont, the voice of my smartwatch ringing echoed in my head.
'Hmm?'
Looking at the notification, I saw it ca from the [Horde].
[Horde: Sir, as per your request, we have been watching the movents of the Azure Guild and the events surrounding them. And we can confirm that Redcrushers are starting to move. The rest of the information is in the attachnt.]
The mont I saw the ssage, I couldn't help but shake my head.
'I guess the ti for Emily's Guild event is approaching. It is ti to maximize my profits.'
With that thought, I started typing my reply.
[Sell the Shares I own in Azure Crest Guild to the possible investors, and then transfer the money into many different accounts to make it untraceable.]
With that instruction, I closed the smartwatch and returned to my room.
After all, just from investing in Emily's guild, I had made close to 1 Million Valer profit…..
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