Chapter 923: A Reaction!

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    In the meantime, while Vale was considering becoming a professor, Professor Kael continued with his teachings.

    He moved to a glowing diagram on the wall that responded to his gesture, expanding to display a map of energy fields connected to different Arcane Paths.

    "For instance," he said, pointing to the first image, "Mystic Arts Practitioners enter the Mystic State. It''s a meditative state that attunes their spirit to the natural flow of magic, allowing them to manipulate the fabric of reality itself. Rune Arts Practitioners, on the other hand, rely on the Chrono Shift-a heightened state where they synchronize their energy with the passage of time, enabling them to wield runes with extreme precision. Right, it''s different from controlling time, so don''t misinterpret that..."

    He shifted to another section of the diagram. "Holy Arts Practitioners access the Blessed Sense, a state of divine connection where they draw power from the celestial realm. Knights and other physical-based practitioners use the Radiant Spirit, a state that amplifies their vitality and merges their physical and magical capabilities."

    Kael then explained about the other special state of the remaining Arcane Paths.

    Then, he turned back to the students. "But for us Dark Arts Practitioners, it''s all about the Phantasm State. This is your key to unlocking your Magic Zone."

    Kael stepped away from the diagram and gestured for the class to focus on him. "Now, what is the Magic Zone? Simply put, it''s the area within which you can cast spells effectively. Think of it as the radius of your influence, defined by your spiritual strength and mastery over your Arcane Path."

    He began pacing slowly with his hands clasped behind his back.

    "When you enter the Phantasm State, your spirit extends outward, creating this zone. Inside the Magic Zone, you can activate your spells, summon entities, and manipulate energy with precision. The range of your Magic Zone and the duration you can maintain it are two critical metrics that will define your prowess as an Arcanist."

    Kael paused and turned to the students... He knew that the things he was teaching were mostly the basic things, but he still had to ensure that they didn''t have any misconceptions about their abilities.

    Magic Zone should be invisible to everyone except for the caster. Nonetheless, they curious about what he was about to do.

    With a wave of his hand, the dome responded to his energy, dividing the classroom into individual spaces for each student.

    "These are simulation zones," he explained. "Inside them, you''ll try to enter your Phantasm State. Don''t worry if you can''t extend your Magic Zone very far yet... I just want to see what level you are at." Professor Kael said.

    To be honest, he was amazed by this method of Marshall Academy. He heard that this Runes in the classroom were made by Headmaster Constance, and he couldn''t help but appreciate it since it would surely help with his teachings.

    The students nodded, and Kael instructed them to sit cross-legged in their zones. "Close your eyes," he said. "Focus on your spirit. All of you in Class 1 can easily enter the Phantasm State, but based on the records, only a few of you have a very stable one... Ahem, now, feel your spiritual energy pulse within you. Let it extend outward. Don''t force it-guide it. This room''s specialty is to improve your focus, especially your control with the Phantasm State, so you can''t waste this opportunity."

    With that said, the room grew quiet, filled only with the sound of steady breathing as they focused on their Phantasm State...

    Armin focused intently, recalling Professor Lenora''s earlier lesson about spiritual strength. He imagined his spirit as a glowing sphere within him, expanding slowly outward.

    At first, he felt nothing, but then-a faint tingling sensation, as if his spirit was brushing against an invisible barrier.

    The process was a lot smoother than what he had recalled. It seemed to be the effect of the room itself...

    However, as he did this, something unexpected happened.

    The pocket watch in his pocket suddenly started getting warm!