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Chapter 472: Abundant Magic (Second Update)
Chapter 472: Abundant Magic (Second Update)
It's clearly impossible to uncover the true secrets of this world from a random Magic book bought at a small Magic shop.
So, Jerry didn't dwell on the so-called great calamity or the many blank pages in the historical records. Having a general idea was enough.
What he was most concerned about was the specific Magic system and the rankings of wizards in this world.
Fortunately, the records in this area were relatively complete.
First, regarding the Magic system, the Magic in this world is primarily divided into two categories: Tool-based and Ability-based.
Tool-based Magic involves using Magic items in conjunction with one's Magic Power to cast spells. For example, there's Lucy, the Celestial Wizard who uses Celestial Keys to summon spirits for battle, and the person who uses a Magic Ring to cast charming and flame spells, known as "Fire Dragons."
The characteristic of these wizards is that they can use different types of Magic with the same kind of Magic item, each with different attributes and features.
The stronger one's Magic Power, the more powerful the Magic item, and the better one's control and development of the Magic item, the stronger the overall power.
However, the weakness is also clear: if they lose the corresponding Magic item, their power will significantly decrease, and they may even be unable to cast any Magic.
On the other hand, Ability-based Magic involves using one's trained Magic Power to manifest and cast spells.
Ability-based wizards don't need any Magic items; as long as they have Magic Power in their body, they can cast spells of the corresponding attribute. The weakness is that their Magic abilities are relatively limited, making them easy to counter.
However, there are exceptions. Some types of Ability-based Magic can also release spells of multiple attributes.
Secondly, in addition to the broad categories of Magic, each type of Magic is further classified.
Unlike the Magic world he previously experienced, where Magic was categorized based on elements like gold, wood, water, fire, and earth, the Magic in this world is classified differently.
For instance, Shaping Magic involves creating specific shapes to attack enemies, such as ice shapes, fire shapes, water shapes, and wood shapes. There are also special types like memory shapes.
Transformation Magic enhances one's power by changing into armor and weapons of different attributes. Besides clothing transformation, there are also special transformations like Magic firearms.
Assimilation Magic involves transforming by absorbing the energy of animals or monsters. Enhancement Magic adds various attributes to people or objects.
Additionally, there are Ancient Text Magic, Drawing Magic, Mind Talk, Divine Speed, Dancer, Magic Bird, Cursed Song, and many others.
If you break it down, there are dozens or even hundreds of types, each with unique characteristics and well-established traditions.
Furthermore, there are some Magic types mentioned in passing but not fully explained, such as Forbidden Magic, Ultra Magic, and Lost Magic.
In short, this world has a plethora of diverse and comprehensive Magic, many of which are described as being quite powerful.
After gaining a general understanding, Jerry was quite satisfied.
This means he can learn a large number of Magic types he hasn't encountered before, or he can draw inspiration from this world's Magic to enhance his own Magic abilities.
He's not afraid of the Magic in this world being strong or the wizards being powerful; he's only afraid that the Magic here isn't strong enough to boost his own power.
In contrast, the ranking system for wizards in this world is quite simple.
There are no subdivisions like beginner, intermediate, or advanced. The classification is quite simple: Regular Wizards, S-Class Wizards, and Saint Wizards.
Wizards who are capable of joining a guild already possess considerable strength and can be categorized as Regular Wizards.
It's difficult to precisely gauge the strength of Regular Wizards. A face-to-face battle doesn't necessarily mean the winner is stronger and the loser is weaker.
This is because there are many types of Magic in this world, and different Magics can counter each other. Some excel in ranged attacks, some in close combat, and some in ambushes. It's hard to make a clear judgment.
The same battle might have a different outcome in a different environment or at a different time.
S-Class Wizards, on the other hand, are top-tier wizards whose strength far exceeds that of ordinary wizards. Typically, a guild has only one or two of these, and some weaker guilds might not have any at all.
Their Magic prowess is largely unaffected by external factors. They have honed their Magic to its peak, making them powerful enough to handle any type of wizard with almost no weaknesses.
As for Saint Wizards, they are more of a symbol of glory.
Saint Wizards are also S-Class Wizards. Within a certain period, the ten S-Class Wizards recognized as the strongest in the entire kingdom are bestowed the honorary title of Saint Wizard.
"Maybe we should head to Magnolia tomorrow!"
After putting away a few magic books, Jerry looked at the map of the Fiore Kingdom that he had bought before checking into the inn and decided on the next destination.
According to the map, Magnolia is the oldest Magic commercial city in the Fiore Kingdom, second only to the capital, Crocus, in terms of prosperity.
The most crucial point is that this city is home to the strongest and most renowned wizard guild, Fairy Tail.
By going to this city, he would have the opportunity to buy various magic books and Magic items, as well as post some Magic learning guidance tasks at Fairy Tail.
Or, he could even join Fairy Tail directly.
After all, it's difficult to hire powerful wizards just with money, and it's equally hard to obtain their Magic knowledge.
He would need to observe the situation once he arrived there.
This time, he had enough red stars, and he had plenty of time, so he didn't need to be as tight with his schedule as before.
"Huh!"
Just as Jerry was pondering his plans for the next day, a sudden intense Magic fluctuation from the sea outside the window caught his attention.
Focusing his gaze, he saw that the source of the Magic fluctuation seemed to be a luxurious large ship just outside the port.
"Isn't that the Fire Dragons' ship?"
He remembered that the "famous wizard Fire Dragons" had loudly announced earlier that night that a party would be held on a large ship at the port, and anyone interested could attend.
"Such powerful Magic power!"
The Magic power fluctuation from earlier hadn't dissipated when another, even stronger, Magic power surge came from near the large ship.
Immediately after, Jerry saw a massive wave sweeping the large ship toward the villa where he was staying.
"Happy, Lucy, and a mermaid?"
When the wave subsided, besides the overturned ship on the shore, Jerry saw the Celestial Wizard Lucy and the talking blue cat Happy on the beach below his window.
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