Chapter 482 - 453: High Tier Profession [Aurora Disciple]

Chapter 482: Chapter 453: High Tier Profession [Aurora Disciple]

"[Basic Magic Absorption Guide]? When did I master this Skill?"

Roland looked at the notification about the Skill’s evolution in his field of vision, a flicker of doubt rising in his mind.

But recalling the unprecedented string of errors from his Professional Panel just moments ago, he grew thoughtful.

’Judging by the name, [Basic Magic Absorption Guide] must be the fundamental method for absorbing Magic Elements from the air. It’s one of the three prerequisites for becoming a true Caster, alongside opening a Sea of Consciousness and engraving Runes.’

’But I never mastered a systematic method for absorbing Magic Power before. I could only rely on my [Keel] Trait for a primitive and inefficient form of Energy absorption.’

’My ability to absorb Magic Power on such a large scale just now was entirely thanks to the function of the [Weaver’s Heart], not any ability of my own. That must be why the Professional Panel detected the ’result’ but couldn’t find a corresponding ’cause,’ leading it to fall into a logical error and constantly display error messages...’

’Then, after the panel forcibly ’understood’ and adapted to this anomaly, it must have used the connection between the [Weaver’s Heart] and me to mistakenly determine that I had mastered [Basic Magic Absorption Guide]. It might have even evolved it directly into the more advanced [Aurora Energy Absorption] because of the core’s exceptional performance?’

As he reached this conclusion, a look of astonishment flashed in Roland’s eyes.

’Doesn’t this mean I’ve somehow bypassed the long and arduous basic training of traditional Casters and truly mastered an efficient method for absorbing Magic Elements from the air?’

’Heh! This is... a truly unexpected surprise!’

He couldn’t help but shake his head and laugh, marveling at the wonderful serendipity of it all.

However, just as he relaxed, basking in this unexpected delight, another change occurred.

Roland clearly felt the warm, surging flow of Energy from the Armor recede and vanish as quickly as an ebbing tide.

In the blink of an eye, the streamlined, imposing Armor that covered his entire body, shimmering with a faint blue luster, suddenly faded and disassembled like an illusion, rapidly retracting.

It finally reverted to the simple, unadorned bracelet, resting quietly on his wrist.

The surging sense of Power and abundant Magic Power were instantly siphoned away, and the stark contrast left Roland momentarily stunned.

’Is this... the Energy has been completely depleted?’

Alarmed, Roland immediately focused his mind, carefully inspecting the bracelet on his wrist and his own internal condition.

A moment later, he slowly let out a sigh of relief.

The situation was better than he had initially expected.

The Energy was indeed depleted, but the [Weaver’s Heart] itself, the source of that Energy, showed no signs of damage. Its internal structure remained stable, and it was spontaneously absorbing the stray Magic Elements in the air at a relatively slow but steady rate.

It was like a slumbering behemoth slowly recovering its strength.

He could foresee that as long as he waited long enough for the [Weaver’s Heart] to fully recharge its Energy, he would be able to power the formidable Armor once more.

Combining this with his previous experience, Roland quickly analyzed the reason for the rapid Energy drain.

It was because he had pushed the [Weaver’s Heart] into a high-load state to test its limits, frantically absorbing Magic Power and channeling it directly into himself. This caused the instantaneous Energy output to far exceed the core’s natural recovery rate.

’In other words...’

A spark of realization flashed in Roland’s eyes.

’Once the Armor is activated, it continuously consumes the Energy pre-stored in the [Weaver’s Heart]. If I only maintain its basic form and engage in low-intensity activities, the Energy consumption might reach an equilibrium with the core’s natural absorption rate, allowing it to be sustained for a long time.’

’But if I try to ’overclock’ the Magic Power absorption as I did just now, the instantaneous Energy consumption will far exceed the replenishment rate. The equilibrium will be broken, the Energy stored in the [Weaver’s Heart] will be rapidly depleted, and some sort of protective mechanism will trigger, forcibly deactivating the Armor and putting it into a dormant state until the core recharges.’

Realizing this powerful Armor had an Energy limitation, Roland didn’t feel the slightest bit of disappointment.

Quite the opposite, he was extremely satisfied.

The terrifying percentage-based boost to his Power and Agility, along with the near-Instant Cast Energy Shield, was enough to place it on par with [Dragon’s Breath] as a crucial trump card for desperate situations.

In ordinary combat, the excellent protection the Armor itself provided was more than enough. Unleashing its overpowered abilities would be overkill and not worth the cost.

Setting aside his thoughts about the Armor for now, Roland turned his attention to the new Skill he had unexpectedly acquired.

[Aurora Energy Absorption].

[Aurora Energy Absorption: You have successfully harnessed the high-dimensional Energy transmission mode originating from the ’Weaver’s Heart,’ constructing a unique and highly efficient Magic Power circulation channel within your body.]

[You can actively guide and significantly increase the efficiency and speed at which you absorb unattributed Magic Elements from the environment, as if opening an invisible vortex in a sea of Energy. This process is nearly instinctual, requiring no complex Spells or rituals.]

[The absorbed Magic Power will be preliminarily purified and flow directly into your Life Energy cycle. It can be used to quickly restore stamina, heal minor injuries, replenish other resources, or provide immediate Energy support for certain special equipment and Magic.]

[The Skill’s efficiency is directly proportional to the ambient Energy state and Magic Power concentration. In an environment with high Magic Power, the absorption speed will receive a significant bonus.]

As he carefully read the description for [Aurora Energy Absorption] in his mind, Roland’s eyes lit up with irrepressible excitement.

’No Spells or rituals, nearly instinctual guidance... efficient absorption and direct replenishment of resources...’

He reread the key information, his heart pounding a little faster with excitement.

This wasn’t just a Skill; it was a gateway to a whole new Realm.

This meant that from this moment on, he had truly broken free from the primitive, inefficient absorption method of the Keel and embarked on the same path as orthodox Casters—systematically using Magic Power to strengthen himself.

With this thought, Roland no longer hesitated and tried to actively channel [Aurora Energy Absorption].

There was no chanting, no complex gestures—only a shift in his focus.

In that instant, he clearly "felt" his body become the center of an invisible vortex.

The tranquil, scattered Magic Elements in the surrounding air seemed to be drawn in by an unseen Force Field, joyfully converging on him with unprecedented speed and efficiency.

The sensation was somewhat similar to when he had passively received the infusion from the [Weaver’s Heart], yet it was completely different.

Now, he was the one in control, the one guiding it.

The Magic Power flowed into his body seamlessly, as naturally as breathing.

The moment this absorbed Magic Power entered him, it underwent an invisible "filtering" and "purification," becoming exceptionally docile and pure before instantly suffusing his entire body.

An indescribable sense of comfort washed over him.

The slight fatigue from the Armor’s overload quickly dissipated under the nourishment of the pure Magic Power. His Spirit was invigorated, and his mind became exceptionally clear.

’So this is... what it feels like to truly absorb Magic Power?’

Roland slowly opened his eyes, his face beaming with irrepressible joy.

Compared to the trickling stream he’d gotten from the Keel, which also required strenuous effort to convert, the [Aurora Energy Absorption] was a raging river.

With another thought, he tried to guide this new stream of Magic Power, now completely under his control, to his fingertip.

A small, weak but stable, orange-red flame sprang to life with a soft POOF.

This was one of the Basic Tricks he had long since mastered, but it felt exceptionally easy to cast now. The Flame’s stability and the Energy it contained were far greater than before.

"Haha, excellent!"

Roland couldn’t help but exclaim in admiration.

In some ways, the value of this unexpectedly acquired Skill was no less than that of the powerful Armor; it filled a crucial gap in his power structure.

Just as Roland was savoring the new perceptions brought by [Aurora Energy Absorption], immersed in the joy of his power structure being complete, the familiar golden text appeared in his vision once again.

[Skill Detected: Aurora Energy Absorption. Host is eligible for the High Tier Profession: Aurora Disciple.]

[Requirements: Power 8, Agility 8, Spirit 30, Level 3 Aurora Energy Absorption, Lv.Max Mysterious Knowledge, Lv.Max Basic Magic Theory, 5/5 max-level Low Ring spells, independently create and complete 0/1 complete Spell Model (Ring Tier and specific effects are not restricted), successfully undergo 0/1 Arcane Enlightenment (this ritual is not for acquiring Power, but to symbolically "knock on the Gate of Arcane Magic," announcing your official start upon this path; different resonance methods will affect the Profession’s future development).]

’Another High Tier Profession?’

Staring at the words shimmering with golden light in his vision, Roland felt a little dazed. The past few days felt like a dream.

Before coming to the Aiselon Continent, he had endured countless hardships and made extensive plans, yet had only managed to acquire two High Tier Professions: [Enchanter] and [Apprentice Knight].

Yet, in just a short time since setting foot on this lost land, he had not only unlocked the paths to two High Tier Professions, [Berserker] and now [Aurora Disciple], but also an Extraordinary Profession, [Mechanical Artisan].

And that wasn’t even mentioning the entire shelf of powerful Profession tomes in his possession. Judging from their names alone, their tiers were certainly not low.

It was as if these Extraordinary paths—so rare in the outside world that people would fight to the death for them—had become somewhat... on the continent of Aiselon.

Commonplace?

This expedition felt less like an adventure and more like he was here to pick up Professions in bulk.

’Still... [Aurora Disciple], huh?’

Roland stared at the golden text.

’By the sound of it, this must be a key Profession on the path of a Caster...’

He took a long breath, composed himself, suppressed the chaotic thoughts in his mind, and began to carefully examine the specific requirements.

’The Attribute requirements are a given; I’ve long since surpassed them. I also meet the requirements for Lv.Max [Basic Magic Theory] and having mastered five max-level Low Ring spells. All that’s left is...’

Roland stroked his chin, analyzing the remaining conditions one by one.

’Getting [Aurora Energy Absorption] to Level 3 shouldn’t be too hard. It’s just a matter of diligent practice and familiarization, a slow grind that will take some time. As for [Mysterious Knowledge], as long as I take the time to seriously study the relevant books I brought from the Imperial College Library, reaching max level shouldn’t be a problem either. But...’

His gaze lingered on the last two requirements, his brow furrowing slightly.

’Independently create and complete the full construction of a Spell Model...’

Even though the requirements specified that the Ring Tier and effect didn’t matter, this act of creation "from scratch" was completely different from learning and casting established Spells.

It required a deeper understanding of the nature of Magic, an insight into the fundamental logic of how Energy operates.

Roland had no clue about this, not even knowing where to begin.

And then there was... ’This [Arcane Enlightenment]... what on earth is that?’