Chapter 924: Vale''s ESP Spell

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    Armin had no idea what was happening... He immediately stopped what he was doing to observe his pocketwatch carefully.

    ''Eh? It''s normal...'' Armin muttered as he realized that there was nothing wrong...

    ''Is it my imagination?'' He mused.

    He already had it appraised outside, and it should not be a normal item. He was told that it was better to have it appraised in the Academy.

    ''I should find someone soon.'' Armin thought to himself before he focused on his Phantasm State... As he did so, the pocketwatch no longer reacted as he had imagined...

    Then, after some time, the Professor seemed to have noticed his efforts.

    "Good, Armin," Kael suddenly said, startling him slightly. "I can feel your Magic Zone''s starting to get more stable. Keep going."

    As he said this, Kael also started commenting on the Magic Zones that the others created.

    Based on all of his comments, it seemed that he was more focused on having their Magic Zone stable or controlled instead of their duration or range...

    Armin realized this point, so he knew that he was indeed doing the right thing.

    Nearby, Mira Emberlane had also managed to create a stable Magic Zone and even change its form a little.

    ''It''s a bit different from how it was described by my mother, but it''s still quite the same... Control is the most important other than having a strong spirit.'' Mira mused.

    After about 10 minutes, Kael clapped his hands again, and the faint zones dissipated.

    The class was held once a week in the bright chamber deep within the east wing of the Academy. This place had become one of the most talked-about courses among the first-year students. Cursecraft was as fascinating as it was taboo in most parts of the continent, and the students were eager to delve into its mysteries.

    After all, it kind of brings some excitement to learn something that should be forbidden. Anyway, as the students sat in their seats, the heavy wooden door creaked open, and Professor Darion Vex entered.

    He was a tall man with short black hair and green eyes that seemed to see right through everyone. His dark robes swayed as he strode to the front of the room, carrying a small, intricately carved wooden cage. Inside were several large bullfrogs with their golden eyes blinking slowly.

    Before everyone could guess what they were for, Professor Vex spoke...

    "Good afternoon, Class 1. Today marks an important step in your journey into the art of Cursecraft. For the past three weeks, we''ve studied the theory behind the Skin Corruption Curse-its structure, its magical resonance, and its applications. Ahem... I hope you all studied even if you''re not in my class. Anyway, theory alone does not make an Arcanist. Today, you will practice."

    Excited whispers broke out among the students.

    On the other hand, the frogs croaked ominously in their cage, as if they understood what was

    about to happen.

    Professor Darion then raised a hand, and the room fell silent.

    His eyes scanned the class, lingering on a few faces before he made his decision.

    "Armin, Mira, and Aiden," he said, pointing to each of them. "You three will demonstrate what you''ve learned."

    At this time, Vale, who was just listening from a few rooms away, suddenly had a strange feeling.

    "Mhmm?" Vale was confused since it had been a long time since he felt something like this.

    For some reason, his Level 10 ESP Spell warned him of something disastrous appearing not too far from him.