First, considering that after the improvement, Richard's own swordsmanship level and the swordsmanship level of the skeletons he controls can reach the proficient level. In this way, in case of an accident, Richard will have an extra killer move.

Just treat it as an insurance for your victory! Since the decision has been made, Richard is not in a good mood. He immediately picked up the knight's sword hanging on the wall and started to perform the opening moves of Cornell's swordplay. The first move was right-side slashing. As expected, inspiration was triggered soon. This time, Richard dragged the slider to 500. He planned to leave 1,000 energy points to learn the zero-level witchcraft [Shadow Grip]. Because he has not yet completed the prerequisite courses, he has not yet started.

This time, Richard was still attached to a figure who was practicing Cornell swordsmanship. He became more and more proficient in the downward slash, upward slash, piercing, and horizontal slash. As he practiced, he became more and more proficient. After gradually becoming proficient, Richard gained more and more insights into these simple movements. After a long time, when Richard used the downward slash again, although the movement was still the same, it had a more natural momentum and charm.

When Richard came to his senses, the level of Cornell's swordsmanship was already displayed on the panel (Master 6%, secret technique: high-frequency oscillation). Huh, he was directly promoted two levels, from skilled to proficient, and then to the master level, and there was also an additional secret technique, high-frequency oscillation.

Richard was surprised and happy!

He immediately swung the knight's sword, feeling the force of high-frequency vibrations, and chopped it down with all his strength. The sword in his hand made a buzzing sound, which was obviously the sound caused by the vibrating air. Out of curiosity, Richard chopped the knight's armor beside him with his sword.

With a "hiss" sound, the thick knight's armor was scratched by the knight's sword like cutting paper. The scratch was so deep that it had already penetrated the armor!

"Hiss~ The lethality is so strong!" Richard himself was shocked by the lethality, but after a few seconds, he was overjoyed. Although swordsmanship is a simple skill, when it reaches the master level, it has transformed into such a powerful skill.

Just as Richard had speculated before, the more complicated the witchcraft or skill, the more energy is needed to trigger inspiration, and the simpler the witchcraft or skill, the less energy is needed. However, what was unexpected was that simple skills could eventually transform from a cocoon into a butterfly.

Richard glanced at the skill bar on the panel and felt extremely satisfied.

[Skills]: Clavier Breathing Technique (Proficient 2%), Cornell Swordsmanship (Master 6%, Secret Technique: High Frequency Oscillation), Crossbow (Proficient 31%, Secret Technique: Shortbow Rapid Fire)

The next morning, Richard came to Celes' laboratory. As expected, Celes was in the laboratory on the second floor. Richard waited quietly at the door for a while, and then he heard Celes' voice from inside the door: "Come in."

"Okay, mentor." Richard said respectfully.

Just after Richard entered the room, he was still thinking about how to tell his instructor that he had learned Rodrigo's meditation method.

Suddenly, Celes looked surprised, stared at Richard for a while and said, "Richard, have you already mastered the art of meditation?"

Richard was stunned. Although he was surprised that Celes could see it at a glance, he was not surprised when he thought about the various magical methods of a formal wizard.

So, Richard replied respectfully: "Yes, Master, I am grateful for your kindness. After you gave me the Rodrigo Meditation Method, I studied it day and night for a long time. Now I have finally got the hang of it. Originally, I was planning to report to you, but I didn't expect you to see it at a glance!"

After hearing Richard's affirmative answer, Celes laughed out loud.

"I didn't expect it, I didn't expect it! I accepted seven disciples in total, but only three chose to practice Rodrigo Meditation Method. The key is that none of them succeeded!

Richard didn't expect that Celes would give such a high evaluation. He couldn't help feeling a little nervous, wondering if he had shown off a little too much.

You know, there were three copies of his wizard aptitude test report when he entered school, and one copy was still with Celes! It was written in black and white that his talent was at the peak of the lower level of mental power and his affinity for dark elements was medium.

Celes walked forward, looked at Richard carefully, and said, "Yes, it seems that your mental strength qualification should have been improved to the middle level. Although it is only the beginning of the middle level, it is still middle level after all.

After that, if you practice Rodrigo's Meditation Method persistently, you can continue to slightly improve your spiritual power. This is the value of Rodrigo's Meditation Method!"

Richard replied respectfully: "I have to thank you, Master. If you hadn't given me the opportunity, I wouldn't have had the chance to learn such a precious meditation method."

"Don't underestimate yourself. I have given opportunities to many people, but you are the only one who can seize it." Celes waved his hand.

After that, Celes walked around Richard again and said with interest: "Richard, it seems that I still underestimated you. You may have some unique talent in comprehension, but if you want to go further on the path of wizard, you need to further improve your qualifications! This is not easy, but your performance is very satisfactory to me, so I will give you another chance.

The market price of a bottle of Prophet's Potion is about two hundred magic stones. Richard, you can buy three bottles from me at the cost price of one hundred magic stones.

If you make it to the semi-finals in the freshman qualifying round, I will give you one bottle. If you get first place, I will give you two bottles.

After two bottles, if you take the prophet potion again, the effect will be very weak.

The prophet's potion plus the Rodrigo meditation method you practiced will probably improve your mental strength. Although it won't allow you to be promoted to the top level, it can be improved to an above-average level."

"Teacher, I will do my best and live up to your expectations!" Richard was overjoyed. It seemed that his decision to visit Teacher Ceres today was completely correct, and even achieved better results than expected.

Although I haven't received these rewards yet, I have secured a place in the top four of the freshman ranking competition! Richard made up his mind secretly.

Celes showed an increasingly satisfied expression. It seemed that his disciple had some extraordinary talent.

Ever since he confirmed that Richard had learned Rodrigo's meditation method, Richard's status in his heart has skyrocketed.

(End of this chapter)