Academic genius: Arcane Invasion of America

Chapter 22 Encryption of Spell Models

Li Ang carefully explored the area around the sewer.

As the previous [Silence Technique] was nearing its end, he started a new one.

After his intelligence level increased to 1.3, he could easily perform this auxiliary trick, given that he could manipulate magical elements in the air to cast spells.

"Regardless of whether we can make contact with other wizards, this matter is settled for now. We need to get back to America tomorrow."

"Get your math skills to level 2 as soon as possible to complete the system task."

"A 0.3 Intelligence point allocation—it's unbelievably amazing!"

As Li Ang silently calculated in his mind, two rapid whooshing sounds rang out one after another.

The trick: [Freezing Ray].

Two blue rays attacked Li Ang, one after the other.

and……

The blue ray in front is at least three times as thick as the one behind.

trap?

Black wizard?

Before Li Ang could think any further, he silently recited a spell, and in an instant, a semi-transparent light screen appeared in front of him.

Trick: Shield.

The light barrier was like a sturdy city wall. When the [Freezing Ray] struck the light barrier, it rippled slightly and quickly disappeared without a trace.

"Wait, Kevin, he used a magic trick called Shield. He's not with the Witch Hunters."

Before he finished speaking, two figures dressed in black robes appeared in front of Li Ang. Li Ang could vaguely make out that one of them was a man and the other a woman, and they were not very old.

Two names came to mind.

Thomas previously mentioned the wizard apprentices Daphne and Jeremy...

However, the woman just mentioned Kevin again, so perhaps he's another group of apprentices.

As for why Li Ang judged the other party to be an apprentice, it was simply because the [Freezing Ray] they used was too weak. Now that the two sides were in close contact, he couldn't sense their mental strength at all.

……

"Sylvia, I'll accept that he's not part of the witch hunt team, but what he did was definitely not a magic trick."

Kevin frowned as he spoke, his voice trembling slightly.

Then, he saw a mysterious person wearing a gray robe and a hood appear before him, and felt the powerful mental pressure emanating from the other person.

"Are you a certified wizard? I'm sorry, I offended you just now." After looking at Li Ang, Kevin quickly bowed and apologized.

If it weren't for the fact that the other party never used any dark magic, Li Ang would have even suspected that the other party might be a dark wizard based solely on this mental pressure.

That would mean he and Sylvia would truly be finished today.

At this moment, Li Ang had just spent 1 learning coin to activate [Mental Focus], raising his mental power to a level that an apprentice wizard could hardly imagine.

Li Ang mainly believes that first impressions are very important.

It's necessary to make a good impression on the two apprentices in front of me.

Once he got closer to Kevin and Sylvia, he was able to see their faces clearly.

The two were about fifteen or sixteen years old. Kevin had fair skin, blond hair, and brown eyes, while Sylvia had red hair and blue eyes. Although she hadn't fully grown up yet, she was definitely a beauty in the making.

Li Ang said in a deep voice, "Why are you two attacking me?"

Upon hearing this, Kevin and Sylvia's expressions changed simultaneously.

Although Leon was neither a member of the Vatican nor a dark wizard, his power was undeniable.

If he were to attack the two of them, who were both wizard apprentices, how would they defend themselves?

Taking a deep breath, Sylvia said, "I'm sorry, wizard. As you can see, we were hiding in the sewers to evade the Church and the witch hunters. Just now, the blue crystal issued a warning, sensing someone approaching. We released the [Freezing Ray] to protect ourselves, which is why we bumped into you."

Seeing that the wizard in front of her, whose mental strength was even above hers, did not make any harmful moves after she explained the reason, Sylvia secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Li Ang nodded noncommittally. "Then, do you have contact information for the other wizards in Maple Leaf Town?"

For Li Ang at this stage, the most important thing is to find a qualified wizard to learn first-circle magic, or to find a way to advance to a qualified wizard.

Sylvia shook her head. "Kevin and I heard that there's a certified wizard in Maple Leaf Town who's skilled in wind magic, so we thought we'd come and pay him a visit and ask for his guidance. But we've been here for a week and still haven't been able to meet this wizard."

Kevin interjected, "Respected wizard, we're holding a gathering in Maple Leaf Town this week for other wizarding apprentices. There might be other full-fledged wizards present. Would you be interested in attending?"

Sylvia glanced at Kevin.

It's obvious that Kevin is lying.

The gathering of wizarding apprentices was lucky to have even a few apprentices attend; they hadn't invited any formal wizards at all.

However, Sylvia also understood that Kevin had invited this mysterious wizard to the meeting in the hope that he could offer some guidance, provide some analysis of magic models, or provide some magic potions.

Even if they follow the wizard's principle of equivalent exchange and pay a corresponding price to exchange with the mysterious wizard, the mysterious wizard may not necessarily come.

After hearing Kevin's suggestion, Li Ang thought about it carefully.

With his five senses enhanced, he could naturally see through the subtle actions of the two people in front of him. It was extremely difficult for a wizard apprentice to invite a formal wizard to a gathering.

Also.

A group of wizard apprentices gathered together, and even in a place like Maple Leaf Town where all sorts of people mingle, there were naturally internal and external dangers.

However, Li Ang felt that since he could escape at any time through the [Interdimensional Travel], attending such a gathering of wizard apprentices might be of great help to his research on magic.

With that thought in mind, Li Ang asked, "What do you all do at parties?"

Seeing that the wizard was interested in the gathering, Kevin became excited and said, "Everyone will exchange tips on building magical models, how to brand first-ring runes, and how to exchange magical materials."

How to brand a level 1 rune...

Li Ang quickly noticed this keyword.

He remembered this information; it was something an apprentice had to do to advance to a full wizard.

From this perspective, attending the wizard apprentice gathering was more beneficial than harmful to him.

"I can come, but I can't guarantee I'll make it."

"That's wonderful!" Kevin said. "I'll share this good news with everyone. May I ask your name, wizard?"

"Tracing the light," Li Ang replied calmly.

"Okay, Mr. Su Guang. We haven't finalized the time and place for the final gathering yet. How can we notify you?"

"Draw the time and location encrypted with the [Mage Hand] universal spell model on the back wall of the general store on the west side of Maple Leaf Town. I will see it."

Upon hearing this, Kevin and Sylvia were both stunned. Soon, Kevin reacted and said, "I understand what you mean. As expected of Mr. Su Guang, I have learned a lot."

Sylvia, standing to the side, still looked completely bewildered.

【Hand of the Mage】Universal spell model encrypts time and location. Sylvia can understand each word, but what does it mean when put together?

Li Ang didn't explain anything further and turned to leave.