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Chapter 16: 16: The Concept

If the magic index required for successfully casting the Wand-Lighting Charm is 1, then Ivan was using 10 times that amount of magic power.

Previously, Ivan couldn't achieve this because he lacked a magic wand.

But now, with the aid of the Fenix Wand, as long as Ivan understands the technique, he could control not only the Wand-Lighting Charm but also more complex spells, like a level 20 Fiery Spell or even spells with a difficulty of 30.

"Yuumi, close your eyes."

With this in mind, Ivan took out a pair of sunglasses from the cabinet and drew the curtains closed.

Yuumi, picking up on her master's cues, quickly lay down and adorably covered her eyes with her paws.

With everything prepared, Ivan picked up his magic wand, recalled the sensation of casting without a spell from before, and waved the wand again.

Buzz!!

Again, without uttering a sound, a light as bright as a flash bomb illuminated the room.

However, this time, thanks to their precautions, neither Ivan nor Yuumi was affected by the brightness of the spell.

"Interesting!"

Ivan removed his sunglasses and smiled, "Just as I thought, as long as you remember the feeling when casting this spell, you can replicate it."

"But, what is this?"

A Flash Charm, or a vision-affecting charm?

Although he had only experimented with one spell, Ivan successfully discovered that the same spell could manifest differently depending on the amount of magic power used.

"One thing is certain, the effect of the spell is not directly proportional to the strength of the magic power."

In essence, magic in this world differs from that in fantasy games. You cannot simply inject more magic power into a small fireball to transform it into a large fireball or a pyroblast.

In fact, even a slight variation in magic power can completely alter the outcome of a spell.

Take the Lumos Charm, for instance: casting it with a magic power of 1 results in a simple illumination, whereas using a power of 10 transforms it into what might be called a 'flash spell.'

However, this shift from 1 to 10 in magic power isn't merely a change in brightness.

Ivan's soul, elevated to 4 points, seemed to intuitively warn him against arbitrarily altering the strength of magic power in a spell.

A mere failure is manageable, but an unexpected result could be disastrous.

"Standard Spells, Elementary" recounts an incident where a wizard named Baruffio mispronounced a spell—saying "s" instead of "f"—and ended up with a bison on his chest.

This illustrates the potential dangers of losing control over a spell.

With Ivan's current level of magical skill, random modifications to spells could easily harm him.

If it were just himself at risk, Ivan wouldn't worry.

Being a silent person, even a direct hit from a Blasting Curse might leave him unscathed.

But what about others?

Yuumi, the owl, this room, and even the friends and staff at the orphanage—these considerations compel Ivan to proceed with caution.

If he truly wants to continue experimenting, he should either find a secluded area or ensure thorough protective measures are in place to prevent accidents.

"Come to think of it, I recall Harry Potter had a classmate who seemed to cast an explosive spell no matter what spell he attempted."

"How did he do that?"

Ivan was still puzzled about the specific reason behind the classmate's unusual spellcasting.

He was certain that the little wizard's issue was not merely due to an excess of magical power.

"In short, it's quite excessive to increase magical power tenfold all at once."

"Haah.. Let's master the first-year spells first."

Utilizing his magic wand to channel his magical power, Ivan easily cast the nine spells listed in the first-year textbook.

There were no mishaps; he executed each spell smoothly and effortlessly.

It was as natural as instinct.

During this practice, Ivan successfully memorized the precise amount of magical strength required for the successful execution of these spells.

He didn't attempt to experiment further immediately but chose to continue studying, spending an afternoon to deeply engrain the contents of the first-year textbook in his memory.

After dinner, Ivan started reading the second-year spell textbook.

The second-year textbook listed a total of six spells: the Dancing Spell, the Engorgement Charm, the Freezing Charm, the General Counter-Spell, the Obliviation Charm, and the Squeaking Spell.

With the aid of his magic wand, Ivan successfully cast these spells effortlessly on his first attempt, just like the first-year spells.

Among these, Ivan singled out the Freezing Charm for special attention.

"Yuumi! please knock that orange!"

"Meaow? Meow!"

"Immobulus!"

"Good girl! Now that! knock that!"

"Immobulus!"

He repeatedly cast the Freezing Spell using his wand, aiming to gain a clearer understanding of the magical power required to successfully perform this spell.

"Will?"

During this exercise, Ivan discovered another intriguing facet of magic: the necessity of a firm will in spell casting.

"The role of the will attribute is to stabilize the output of magical power, which manifests in the ability to cast spells smoothly and ensure that magic does not spiral out of control."

For instance, the Freezing Charm in his practice seemed more akin to reducing the speed of molecular movement, as understood in scientific terms from his previous life, rather than merely 'freezing.'

Of course, it isn't exactly the same, but there are similarities.

The effect of the Freezing Charm is to decelerate the movement of objects.

Its manifestation somewhat resembles time deceleration, allowing both living and non-living things under its influence to move at a slower pace.

"Hmm, so when casting this spell, you need an unwavering intent to slow things down."

Ivan surmised that the essence of the spell was likely a form of psychological suggestion to fortify his resolve: "Casting spells without incantations is possible because you are sufficiently skilled and have integrated the spell into your instincts."

Just as with one's native language, when you see the word 'horse,' you instantly think of the animal.

Ultimately, it boils down to basic human cognition.

"If that's the case..."

Ivan closed his eyes, took a deep breath, and then raised his wand.

Yuumi, observing nearby, saw this and immediately knocked an empty snack box onto the table.

This was precisely the support and assistance Ivan had requested from Yuumi while he practiced the Freezing Charm.

"Slow down!"

Ivan opened his eyes and waved his wand, channeling the necessary magical power for the Freezing Spell while focusing all his will.

Hu~~

Quietly, the box began to float in the air.

Upon closer inspection, one could see that the box was descending bit by bit at an exceptionally slow pace, following its original trajectory.

"Fuck Yes!!"

Ivan's eyes sparkled, and his grip on the wand tightened slightly.

"Just as I suspected, the essence of the spell is a strong psychological suggestion."

The phrase "slow down" that Ivan had silently recited in his heart was in "English Language" and not Latin which the HP books use to cast spells.

No, it shouldn't just be termed as "English"

More accurately, it was his interpretation and the necessity of the concept of "slow down."

Thus, Ivan succeeded in casting a silent Freezing Charm, not by silently reciting the incantation, but by embracing and internalizing the essence of the command.

However, Ivan was not content with just this achievement. He continued to practice, aiming to further analyze the magical power requirements for the Freezing Charm through repeated execution.


Chapter 17: 17: Magical Memory

"The second-year spells are indeed more challenging than the first-year spells."

Ivan realized that he only needed to cast the first-year spells once to analyze the type of magical power required for successful execution.

However, the second-year Freezing Charm proved more complex than its first-year charms.

It took him a full hour to master the magical strength needed to release the Freezing Spell.

If the magic power of the Wand-Lighting Charm is measured at 1 scale, then releasing the Freezing Spell requires 3 scales, and during this process, maintaining sharp concentration is essential.

Ivan possesses the soul of an adult and has experienced two lifetimes.

Thus, his will is significantly more resolute than those of first and second-year wizards.

Moreover, these scales are referenced against the Wand-Lighting Charm as the basic unit.

According to Ivan's assessment, without the Wand, he can only safely release magic up to scale 2.

Beyond that, his magical power becomes unstable, potentially leading to various mishaps.

"Is it due to a lack of proficiency?"

Next, Ivan dedicated himself to practicing the silent Freezing Spell repeatedly, only setting down his wand when he felt nearly proficient.

By this time, dusk was approaching outside the window. Calculating the time, Ivan realized he had been silently practicing the Freezing Charm for over four hours by himself.

"Huh~~"

Ivan relaxed, relieved: "Fortunately, wizards in this world don't have a concept of mana. As long as they remain energetic, they can cast spells indefinitely."

Thinking of this, Ivan slid the wand back into his sleeve, positioning it in the easiest spot for quick access.

Pah.

Ivan clapped his hands a few times and took several deep breaths to fully relax his body and mind. "Now, let's try casting the Freezing Charm without a wand."

For this attempt, Ivan also performed a divination for himself.

The result...

Ivan didn't see an image of himself successfully casting the spell, but he did see himself having breakfast safely the next morning.

Beside him, Yuumi was also happily eating.

"Very good."

"Ok! First I need to cast Immobulus without a wand... Um, I've somewhat mastered casting it by just saying stuff like stop and slow down with a wand... Let's just see if I can do it wandless with the incantation 'Immobulus!'."

Ivan felt reassured by the outcome of the divination: "Then, let's begin."

"Yuumi!"

The ragdoll cat caught the hint in Ivan's eyes and promptly knocked the already battered box away.

This time, Ivan didn't use a wand or any gestures. He simply stood there, watching the flying box.

"Immobulus!!"

Ivan focused intensely and silently recited the incantation for the Freezing Spell with precise accuracy.

Hu~~

Silently, the box that had been falling quickly just 'stopped' in mid-air.

Upon closer inspection, it was apparent that the box hadn't stopped completely but was still descending, albeit very slowly.

This effect mirrored that of the Freezing Charm with a wand perfectly!

"It really worked..."

Ivan was thrilled by the success of his wandless casting!

"Sure enough!"

Ivan mused, "The mastery of spells is akin to muscle memory. Not only can spells be cast without incantation, but they can also be executed without a wand."

"But..."

Ivan sensed something amiss and furrowed his brow: "It seems that I can only cast this charm without a wand."

His ability to cast spells without a wand was still limited to a 2nd scale of magical power, which reflected his own innate capabilities.

The complexity of the Freezing Spell is rated at 3 scales, three times that of the Wand-Lighting Charm.

However, due to his high level of proficiency, Ivan managed to perform exceptionally well with his current magical capabilities.

This implied that even if Ivan didn't increase his magical power, as long as he could enhance his proficiency with each subsequent spell, he could manage to cast them wandlessly.

"This can be seen as solving one problem."

Wizards in the Harry Potter world are overly reliant on their wands.

Ivan needed to be prepared to manage without a wand or to fight in situations where his wand might be lost.

After dinner, Ivan fed Yuumi and his newly acquired owl, then picked up his wand once more to practice other spells from the spellbook.

This session was dedicated to refining his wandless casting techniques.

He did not opt for the more challenging spells from the second year, instead choosing the safer Levitation Spell from the first-year curriculum.

The Levitation Spell, known as 'Wingardium Leviosa', is perhaps the most famous spell in the Harry Potter world.

"The magic scale of the Levitation Spell ranges between 2 and 3."

Ivan discovered something intriguing—the smallest unit on the magic scale isn't represented by the Illumination Spell because the Levitation Spell requires a fractional value.

"Not 2.5, but rather one-third."

Specifically, to cast the Levitation Spell, one needs to utilize 2.3 times the magical power required for the Illumination Spell.

This too is a spell that exceeds Ivan's current ability to cast without a wand.

However, after extensive practice with the wand, once Ivan could control floating objects at will, he successfully mastered the wandless casting technique for the Levitation Spell.

But soon, Ivan encountered a frustrating realization.

He initially thought he could practice spells with a wand and then progressively transition them to wandless casting.

However, he soon realized that the number of wandless spells he could retain was limited.

Don't be confused. he can cast each spell effortlessly with a wand, but he couldn't do that without a wand. To compare, it's like a professional motorcyclist learning how to drive a jet on his own.

This limitation wasn't about skill slots or spell bars, but rather Ivan's "magic memory," akin to muscle memory, which has a capacity limit.

When Ivan masters a spell to the extent that he can cast it wandlessly, adding more spells to his repertoire causes the earlier ones to blur in his memory.

Ivan estimated that he could remember the magic flow of the spells when using a wand and cast about 10 spells without a wand.

Moreover, Ivan currently can't cast spells without a wand for spells that have a difficulty rating higher than 5 scales.

"Is it because the three attributes of thinking, will, and mind are too low?"

Ivan opened his attribute panel: "System, open my attributes."

[Attributes]

- Soul: 4 (Rare)

- Magic: 5 (Legendary)

- Physique: 1 (Ordinary)

- Thinking: 3 (Outstanding)

- Mind: 2 (Excellent)

- Will: 2 (Excellent)

A score of 1 is considered ordinary, while 2 is rated as excellent by the system.

"As far as I can surmise, the strength of magical power determines the upper limit for a wizard."

"Me—!? Meaw~~"

"Haah.." Ivan suddenly plopped on the bed, cradling Yuumi, stroking the cat while pondering: "Without sufficient magical power, no matter how hard you try, you can't unleash powerful magic."

Just like Ivan, he doesn't know the upper limit of the scale that the magic power associated with a 5-point magic attribute can reach.

Due to the scarcity of reference spells, Ivan can't ascertain the limit of his "Magic 5" attribute.

The difficulty of the Freezing Charm is just above 3 scales, and the spell with the highest magical requirement from the first to fourth grade basic spells tops out at about 10 scales.

For instance, the Shield Spell isn't among the basic spells, but is a spell that's typically learned in the fifth year.

Ivan, having read the original Harry Potter books, recalls the incantation for this spell—'Protego'.

Thinking about protecting your convictions, and upon reciting the spell, an invisible, transparent shield forms in front of the wand to block frontal attacks.


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