Crystal

"Magic Zone?" Heinz nodded his head as he immediately understood why Kyle was requesting Denise's assistance.

He then returned to his desk and took a key from his pocket. He unlocked the drawer of his desk and took out a blue crystal from it.

"Denise only learned by herself. I didn't teach her any of the basics. At most, I was answering a few of her questions. It's alright if you wish to learn the fundamentals from her… However, you need to pass a certain test…"

"Ahem… Is she a genius? Is it normal to learn the basics of Dark Arts just by reading a book?" Kyle was a bit embarrassed since he thought that Heinz had personally taught her.

"Yes, she might be a genius, but she can't attend the academy. Anyway, you can learn from her but can't spend all your time practicing this. You have to finish all the books here." Heinz explained as he pointed at the shelf.

Kyle inwardly sighed as he no longer bothered asking why she can't attend the academy. Instead, he started looking forward to the test that Heinz was talking about.

"Of course, Master Heinz. Tell me what kind of test I should do." Kyle felt a bit excited as he approached his master and looked at the blue crystal on his desk.

Based on the books he read, the Magic Zone doesn't require having a painful experience just to establish it. What it requires is a deep understanding of how spirituality works.

He wasn't worried that he'd experience another torture from this process.

"Mhmm… This Spirit Converging Crystal will measure the strength of your spirit. You should at least create one strand inside it if you want to pass to create a magic zone."

"One strand?" Kyle repeated. He hadn't read any books related to mystical items yet, so he was unsure what the Spirit Converging Crystal does.

"Yes… You'll understand me if you touch the crystal." Heinz then gestured for him to hold it.

Kyle did as he was told and held the small blue crystal with his right hand.

Nothing happened.

"Uhmm… Do I have to do something?" Kyle cautiously asked.

"It normally takes some time. Just wait for it."

"Got it..." Kyle replied with a nod as he patiently observed the crystal.

Finally, after about a couple of minutes, three white strands glowed from the inside of the blue crystal.

Kyle's eyes lit up but he didn't say anything and just waited to see if there is some more changes on the crystal. However, this time, Heinz already spoked in delight.

"Great… I guess that low-grade Spirit Pearl helped you stimulate the effects of the potion. You're lucky, Kyle."

The latter finally recalled his missing pendant after hearing this. He then turned his gaze to his master and asked.

"Low-Grade Spirit Pearl? Was that my pendant, Master Heinz? Also, what do these strands represent?"

Heinz naturally knew that Kyle wasn't aware of any mystical items so he patiently replied.

"That pearl is a just natural mystical item that slightly improves someone's spirit. If you take Spirit Enhancement Potion while it's in your possession, there's a small chance that it will break apart and aid in your consumption." Heinz paused for a moment and looked at Kyle seriously before he continued.

"Normally, humans can only absorb 30% of the potion's medicinal effects. If you've consumed the Darkness Possession Potion, it will increase by another 10%. A total of 40% can be absorbed and the rest would be wasted. However, with the spirit pearl, it can reach up to 50% or even 60%."

Heinz then looked at the strands on the Spirit Converging Crystal and nodded.

"The strand is just a measurement we use to identify the strength of our Spirit… Right, you can have that crystal with you so you can slowly see your progress. Anyway, the crystal you're holding can sense up to 20 strands. If you need a larger one, just let me know."

"Thank you, Master Heinz! I understand now. As for this crystal, I'll probably need a long time before I can reach that number of the strand… so I won't be needing a larger crystal anytime soon." Kyle said as he scratched his head.

"Do you have any more questions?" Heinz asked.

Kyle certainly has many questions like the two other potions he hadn't consumed yet or if he can consume the Spirit Enhancement Potion again to increase his intelligence, or perhaps, his Spirit.

Of course, he wanted to know the answer to this not because he wanted a taste of another Spirit Enhancement Potion but in order to prepare himself in case he had no other choice.

However, it seems that Heinz hasn't eaten yet, and he's probably going to work as well. He decided not to waste any more of his master's time.

"I have no other questions, Master Heinz… I will continue reading books in my room. I'll also ask Denise to teach me about the magic zone tomorrow."

Heinz permitted him to do so after reminding him not to forget reading books. After that, Kyle quickly left the laboratory.

In his room, Kyle lit up the candle on his desk and played around with the Spirit Converging Crystal before placing it on top of his book.

After 15 seconds, the three white strands on the crystal disappeared like they had lost their battery…

'Since the crystal measures my spirit and the same spirit seems to refer to intelligence according to my Attributes Panel, then I guess it can be easily calculated. I have 5.99 or six points in my intelligence and three strands on the crystal… Then, if my guess is right, having 1 strand is equal to 2 points in intelligence…'

Kyle analyzed after seeing the changes in the crystal.

This can be confirmed by improving his intelligence points and seeing the changes in the crystal.

If his intelligence became 8 points and he gained another strand on the crystal, that would basically confirm his guess about this attribute.

'It won't be long…'

Kyle smiled after thinking about this as he lay on his bed to sleep, completely forgetting to read the book he brought with him.