"No, if you only learn this much magic, you'll be at a huge disadvantage in battle. Keep practicing."
Lu Ling's weathered voice carried a serious tone, which immediately snapped Maggie, whose mind had been in a daze, back to her senses.
Maggie thought she had studied magic, researched combat methods, and completed forbidden spells diligently in order to survive, but she never expected that a truly freakish person would come along this time.
Since Lu Ling arrived, Maggie hasn't had a moment's rest. Even if Maggie just sits in a daze for a while, he'll criticize her with a look of utter disappointment.
It felt like someone was whispering in your ear, 'How can you sleep at your age?'
Maggie could only concentrate and continue learning magic until the deer spirit was satisfied. In just five days, Maggie actually learned fifteen wood-type spells, and she was extremely skilled at casting them.
She learns an average of three spells a day, including five moonlight-level spells, which completely makes up for Maggie's shortcomings.
Since obtaining the wood element, she has been constantly on the move and hasn't had much time to study. These past few days have truly given Maggie a taste of what grueling training is all about.
Lu Ling's gaze was like a knife, pressed against her back. If she relaxed even slightly, she could feel a burning gaze falling on her.
Is this okay?
Maggie took a deep breath, withdrew her now-hot staff, and inwardly groaned, but she persevered.
As for the reason... it's quite simple.
Because Lu Ling made a deal with her: if Maggie could become a qualified wood-type mage, he could form a contract with her.
With the help of an elemental spirit, Maggie could truly cast wood-type spells without chanting. Right now, only Roy can help her cast light-type spells without chanting.
Although this temple was sufficient, Maggie still thought that if she could have even one more chance to protect herself, she would go back and try her best to secure it.
"Almost there, next one."
Lu Ling nodded in satisfaction, and a few more flowers bloomed on her antlers, indicating that she was in a good mood.
Although he was demanding, he was very willing to nurture students as talented as Maggie. He had trained many great mages in this way when the elemental spirits and humans had cooperated.
Unfortunately... humans and elemental spirits ultimately parted ways.
Deer Spirit has always been a high-ranking elemental spirit. Although he has helped many human mages, he has never made a contract with a human.
When asked, he said he didn't think it was necessary.
No human could capture him using enslavement magic.
However, he held a different view from the little ghost. He felt that elemental spirits did not need to completely break with humans. Elemental spirits could not use magic, while humans were the natural vessels for running magic, making them very suitable for researching new magic.
For elemental spirits, magic is like spiritual nourishment.
Although some humans are cunning and treacherous, it would be a great obstacle to the progress of elemental spirits if we were to throw the baby out with the bathwater.
However, Lu Ling couldn't change the Elemental King's mind, so she could only keep her regret to herself.
Now that she has encountered Maggie, a person with a naturally resilient body, and the Little Ghost training her relentlessly to the point of exhaustion, leaving her with no energy to cause trouble, Deer Spirit couldn't be more satisfied.
"..."
Upon hearing this, Maggie simply gritted her teeth and remained silent without resisting. It would be too weak for her to admit defeat so easily.
Although she felt weak in her limbs, the large amount of magic flowing rapidly through her body was unpleasant for any magician.
Other magicians always have moments when their magic runs out, but Maggie doesn't.
She had an endless supply of magic from the unclaimed spirits, so she could only keep practicing until the deer spirit spoke.
"Thorns and Spikes, a Star-level spell, is suitable for surprise attacks. It is quite environment-dependent and can only be used in the wild; it cannot be used in the royal city."
Lu Ling is an elemental spirit who is very enthusiastic about researching new magic. Although he uses an ancient magical language, the magic he creates is something that modern magicians would definitely find impossible to defend against.
Although he did treat Maggie as a test subject to some extent, he also genuinely revealed all his secrets to her.
"good."
The midday sun was high in the sky, its scorching rays falling on Maggie. Her forehead was already covered in sweat, but she still gritted her teeth and agreed.
Compared to the almost endless repetitive training, it was actually easier for Lu Ling to teach Maggie magic.
And so, the two of them, one person and one elemental spirit, spent their days in the training ground prepared just for Maggie. Maggie was so tired every day that she just wanted to lie in bed and sleep.
When I open my eyes again, it's time to continue practicing.
Ten days later, one morning, the nun respectfully knocked on Maggie's door, her voice reaching Maggie's ears as she slept.
"Your Highness, the elders have something to discuss with you."
Maggie, who was still half asleep, sat up abruptly in bed upon hearing this, her eyes wide open like saucers.
"Okay, I understand."
Maggie quickly tidied herself up and got dressed, all the while replying to the nun outside the door in a seemingly calm tone.
Her movements and her voice were completely different; her body was fiery and energetic, while her voice was slow and deliberate.
Maggie could only think of one reason why the elders had summoned her: the Pope's actions had been thoroughly investigated, and she needed to be given a proper explanation.
If nothing unexpected happens, Ford and Yarlin are probably already in jail.
Finally, those who once sent the original owner to the guillotine, bullied her at every turn, and treated her like a tool, met the fate that only cannon fodder deserves.
As Maggie pondered this, she silently prayed to the original owner of the body.
Although you can't hear me, I've avenged you. Now only the Duke remains, and I will take care of him no matter what.
It wasn't just for the original owner, but also for her own sake.
Maggie knew all too well how cruel her beloved father was, and that his body had been possessed by a monster. Sooner or later, she would have a life-or-death struggle with the Duke; it was only a matter of time.
She was already dressed, and she looked radiant in the mirror, no longer as hesitant and worried as she had been at the beginning.
Although it cost her half a limb, Maggie has no regrets.
Take one last look at herself in the mirror, and without hesitation, Maggie turns and leaves the room. She has many things to do, and there are many hidden crises that could threaten her life, but they haven't erupted yet.
If she becomes complacent because of a little achievement, then all that awaits her is decapitation.
Maggie never thought she was lucky; everything she had was earned through hard work and dedication.
The temple was bathed in sunlight in the early morning, and Maggie seemed to be bathed in a layer of pure white holy light. From a distance, Maggie looked as if she were being blessed by the statue of the god of light.
Little did she know that a demon lurking in the shadows was also coveting her.
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