Chapter 128

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Chapter 128: The Best Teaching Method for a Genius Is When the Teacher Slacks Off

Kanor was startled when she saw a piece of crystal ball debris just about a hand’s distance away from her.

Once she realized what happened, she noticed Lolth’s pained expression and felt quite embarrassed.

"Master Lolth, I’m sorry, this thing must be very expensive… I will pay for it."

The little girl said this while lowering her head.

"It’s not too expensive, and I can fix it," Lolth said as she crossed her hands and cast another spell. The floating shards of the Elemental Crystal Ball flew back, transforming back into the shape of a crystal ball, while the chaotic magic gradually calmed under Lolth’s guidance. "The main problem still lies with you… Do you know what this reaction just now means?"

Lolth looked at Kanor. While the little girl was clever, she still did not understand why the crystal ball had exploded.

She scratched her head and asked in confusion.

"Master Lolth, so… what does this mean?"

"It means your elemental magic affinity is the best in the land. Even creatures of the fire and water elements struggle to play with water and fire as well as you do… Moreover, your affinity in all four elements is at the peak. The great mages and sages of the Cloud City Wizard Association would probably kneel down and bow to you, begging you to be their apprentice…"

As Lolth said this, Kanor shook her head firmly.

"I will only have Master Lolth as my teacher in this lifetime!"

She said seriously.

Lolth was deeply moved by Kanor’s words and then ruffled the girl’s hair.

"Alright, since that’s the case, I can’t let you miss out… But Kanor, you also need to understand that having too much talent can sometimes bring trouble…"

"I understand. Before I become strong enough, I will keep my abilities hidden!"

Kanor, who had been taught by her landlady since she was young, naturally nodded with ease.

Seeing this clever little girl, Lolth felt relieved that she hadn’t let her talent go to her head.

As a slacker, teaching a genius was certainly full of troubles.

Most importantly, Kanor also had a great talent for martial arts, but there wasn’t a direct way to test it like the Elemental Crystal Ball.

"This child might actually master both magic and martial arts… What a typical hero!"

A genius like Kanor, thinking about traveling the continent, would inevitably find herself involved in various matters, even if she didn’t want to cause trouble.

The scenes she had previously only imagined, like popes, sword masters, and great marshals visiting her, seemed less like distant dreams now that Kanor was here.

After all, this girl might have a potential even higher than theirs!

So, Lolth deeply understood, from a famous book she had read in her past life, why a certain monkey trainer warned his mischievous monkey apprentice not to reveal his master.

However, Lolth was still somewhat shy, and Kanor’s earlier words made her feel a bit embarrassed.

"Alright, whether it is combat skills or magic, let’s show her some real talent."

Realizing that Kanor’s talent was far more amazing than she had imagined, Lolth decided to bring out some true skills.

Although teaching this child even a little would surely lead her to epic level skills, Lolth felt that if this talent only produced epic results… she would be leading her astray.

"To start with such talent in elemental magic is truly a waste," Lolth said as she looked at Kanor, removed the crystal ball in front of her, and rolled up her wizard robe sleeves. "Today, I will teach you something special."

As Lolth spoke, she put away her "Introduction to Elemental Magic" and "Fundamentals of Spells" and dragged over a whiteboard from the practical teaching area.

Picking up a magic marker, Lolth began to write on it, quickly filling the board with text—not only in the common language but also with many simplified magic rune symbols.

Besides the text, there were also many drawings included.

After finishing, Lolth tossed the marker onto the table and then looked at Kanor.

"What is the biggest difference between a mage, a warlock, and a priest?"

She asked this question, and Kanor was momentarily surprised.

This little girl had read a lot of information and beginner books in the past few days, so she had some understanding. After pausing for a moment, she replied, "As spellcasters, mages focus more on using magic power to resonate with magic essence. Other forces, like mental strength, are just starters to create the purest magical spells. Warlocks, on the other hand, use a mix of mental strength, soul energy, and magic power to achieve a wider variety of spell effects with less magic consumption. As for priests and divine spells, they rely more on special mental strength to draw power from the gods and the Divine Kingdom. Although many mages believe divine power is a special kind of magic, the way it is cast and the source of power are really different."

"Wrong! That is the difference between magic, mystical techniques, and divine spells, but the biggest difference between mages and warlocks, and priests… is knowledge," Lolth said, tapping the blackboard with emphasis. "This is why mages are the most mainstream spellcasters, why the Human Wizard Association can build an independent city and a powerful influence, while the warlock association is a place where different groups are always planning against each other—because of the purity of magic, mages focus more on ‘research’ and ‘learning’—of course, there are also lazy and unambitious mages, and some warlocks are innovative and full of energy, but for spellcasters, being flexible in learning ‘knowledge’ is always much better than being a fool who only meditates to increase magic power and soul strength!"

As Lolth spoke, she slapped the blackboard firmly.

"Here, it lists five beginner spells and their operation principles in three main categories: elements, Star Spirits, and nature. Before lunchtime, I want you to fully understand their structure and operation modes—then invent three different types of new spells!"

"Developing a mindset of deconstruction, questioning, and innovation will benefit you for a lifetime… So, let’s begin now!"

After saying this, Lolth turned and left the teaching area.

After some thought, Lolth believed that for a genius, the best approach was to give her direction and let her go on her own.

Too much interference will only have the opposite effect!

Although my talent isn’t that high, I still count as a little genius… I’ve also made my own way!

Now she is also ready to visit the Western Development Zone to see how the work of building bridges and opening up land is going, and maybe… catch some fish by the river.

This kind of free-range teaching model should be the most suitable for Kanor—it’s not just because she wants to be lazy and go fishing!