Chapter 68: Deduction

“Old man, this is Ace, the youngest scholar in our city-state. Have you heard of Logic Book (Volume One)?” Daina interjected.

“I don’t know, I don’t know. You outsiders cannot stay in our village. Go quickly, go quickly!”

Ace’s eyes suddenly glowed with a complex rune structure. He sincerely took the Silver Thales, slipped it into the old man’s hand, and said, “Old Village Chief, the two of us do not look like bad people. The wilderness is so terrifying, and there are Monsters. Can’t you just make an exception?”

A rune structure appeared on the old village chief’s neck, who had been extremely vigilant and principled.

He suddenly felt the Silver Thales in his hand was lovely, and the two people in front of him were very kind. He felt it would be unbearable to make them stay in the wilderness for a night.

So he nodded and said, “You two certainly don’t look like bad people. Stay at my house then.”

Just like that, relying on the Charm spell, Ace and Daina avoided sleeping in the wilderness. They successfully lodged at the village chief’s home.

Ace took out his medical kit, commissioned the village chief to spread the word, and set up a free clinic in the village’s threshing ground.

Relying on the village chief’s usual prestige, the villagers all came to watch the commotion, but they were somewhat disappointed.

“This doctor is too young!”

“The Village Chief is usually reliable. Perhaps his medical skill is very good?”

“Hard to say. Maybe this fellow is glib-tongued and fooled the Village Chief.”

“He’s probably just a swindler!”

The villagers were skeptical and talked among themselves.

Finally, a few people, only after Ace repeatedly promised not to charge any money, hesitantly allowed Ace to treat them.

Ace quietly activated his Ultrasound Perception.

“You have some abdominal distension and also hemorrhoids. I have a few doses of medicine here. Apply a fingernail-sized amount of the black paste externally every day. For the white powder, pour two fingernail-sized amounts into cold, boiled water and drink it. You will definitely feel better within three days.”

“You have a fever caused by a cold. Don’t worry. Take this medicine home, one fingernail-sized amount each time, taken one hour before meals, twice a day.”

“You have a dislocated right arm. Bear with it for a moment.” With a sharp click, “There. It’s fixed. Go home and apply a hot towel for a few days, and it will be fine.”

The villagers watched Ace’s skillful treatment, and gradually more people came forward to try.

Daina looked at Ace with admiration. This was the Mr. Ace she respected the most. Even after finding the path to the supernatural, he still did not forget his aspiration, selflessly treating ordinary mortals.

In the evening, Daina continued her training.

The four close-combat skills learned from the arena, after Daina’s training, all showed significant improvement, except for the evasion technique.

Daina focused on training the evasion technique today, hoping to see some improvement. She did not choose to practice the foundational sword and shield combat technique first because, according to Ace’s description, he had trained for several years and only recently reached his current level.

Daina decided to develop all the unarmed combat skills first, aiming for overall versatility.

She rolled, leaped forward, jumped backward, and dodged left and right, growing increasingly proficient.

“Clap, clap, clap!”

Ace applauded as he walked in. Seeing Daina’s dedicated performance, he thought she was very practical.

Embarking on the path of Magic does not mean that other long-standing techniques are useless. In the early stages, these skills can very likely save one’s life.

“Daina, your dedicated effort is admirable. I am willing to grant you a free opportunity for a skill Deduction.”

Ace said to Daina. As he spoke, the cowlick on his head trembled slightly.

This was a new spell created using the Deduction ability Rune Ace had analyzed from the Spirit of the Book: Limited Deduction.

This spell is somewhat limited. Currently, it can only deduce mortal skills to a slightly higher level, but it was perfect for Daina.

Daina nodded excitedly. This was a rare opportunity. Not only would it enhance her strength, but she would also witness a profound spell. She certainly agreed.

Ace said no more. He immediately activated the Limited Deduction Spell Model. Rune structures appeared in his eyes. Simultaneously, he commanded Daina to continuously practice the four unarmed combat skills.

About an hour passed. Ace deduced the more advanced unarmed combat techniques and immediately infused this memory into Daina using the Knowledge Infusion spell.

Instantly, Daina felt as if someone had guided her through countless practices of unarmed combat. All the vital points of the human body were clear in her mind. The knowledge slowly integrated and was imprinted in her consciousness.

She immediately began practicing relentlessly. Late that night, the exhausted Daina returned to her room. Just as she was about to lie down, she noticed the oil lamp in Ace’s room was still lit. She couldn’t resist knocking on Ace’s door.

“Thump, thump, thump!”

Ace, inside the room, was researching the Lesser Magical Trickery spell. The more he researched, the more he realized the immense potential of this spell. The unity of will, incantation, and gesture. This single spell alone could occupy someone’s research for a lifetime.

“New knowledge! I smell it.”

The cowlick on Ace’s head suddenly transformed into the little chubby doll. He landed on Ace’s head.

“Change back immediately!”

Ace grabbed the Spirit of the Book, giving him no chance to speak, and forcibly changed him back into a cowlick, sticking him back on his head.

He opened the door. Daina was leaning against the door and almost bumped into Ace’s chest. The scene was momentarily awkward.

Ace stepped aside and invited Daina in, gently closing the door.

“Teacher Ace, I noticed the lamp in your room is still on. I wanted to come and consult you. I apologize for disturbing you.” Daina said respectfully.

“What subject do you want to consult me about?” Ace asked Daina warmly.

“Teacher Ace, can you guide me on how to improve my unarmed combat technique?” Daina asked.

“I regret to say that although I wish I could, I cannot,” Ace shook his head.

“Is it because of ‘equivalent exchange’?” Daina asked somewhat dejectedly.

“No. As your teacher, guiding you on certain skills is appropriate. This does not involve ‘equivalent exchange.’ Although I deduced the unarmed combat techniques through a spell and infused that memory into you, it does not mean I am experienced in this technique.”

Ace paused, then continued, “Regarding unarmed combat techniques, you can only rely on your own comprehension.”

“Thank you, Teacher Ace.” Daina replied respectfully.

She then asked, “I sense the Mana fluctuation in your room, can I know what you are researching?”

Her eyes sparkled with curiosity and longing for unknown magical knowledge.

“I am researching ‘Magical Trickery,’ like this.” Ace spoke, his lips beginning to tremble rhythmically. His hand moved with the pulse of Mana. The Lesser Magical Trickery activated!

“Fresh and Clean!”

Ace pointed both hands at Daina. Mana surged. Daina felt as if she were taking a shower. In an instant, she felt fresh all over. The smell of sweat from her training vanished.

She looked at Ace with envy but said nothing.

Ace said, “Work hard to accumulate points. Later, you can exchange for this spell on the Equivalent Exchange list in the Grimoire.”

He used Magical Trickery to conjure an apple out of thin air from a ceramic jar and gave it to Daina.

“Don’t be so sad. This is for you!”

Daina looked at Ace, feeling a warmth inside. She took the apple and returned to her room. She took a big bite of the apple. Crunch! She felt the pottery fragments in her mouth and the broken ceramic jar in her hands and whimpered softly.

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