CHAPTER 38: CHAPTER 35: MY NAME

Long-range Water Needle.

Just hearing the name, one could probably guess that it’s a result of greatly extending the "casting distance" of the Water Needle, which previously could only be effective at close range.

It should be like this, right?

At this moment, Andrew’s excitement was almost comparable to when he first traversed to this world and obtained the Golden Finger, "Tear of the Water God"!

After all, as a mage, throwing stones or using fists just doesn’t feel right...

Then he heard the third phrase: "Automatically apply ’Invisible Enchantment’ to all future Water Magic."

"Hmm?" Andrew’s heart chilled, gaining some composure.

He heard the female voice explain:

"The so-called ’Invisible Enchantment’ means that every Water Magic you cast can remain hidden, so others won’t sense your Water Magic power’s aura and thereby won’t expose your identity as a Water Mage.

Although you aren’t technically a formal Water Mage yet. You’re still at the apprentice stage."

Andrew responded with a nod, feeling somewhat strange inside.

After his previous fight with Raymond, he had thought about "better hiding his Water Power."

And the female voice in the Tear of the Water God had thought of it too.

Did she perceive his thoughts, or was this already predetermined?

If it was the former, that’s fine.

But if it was the latter, it becomes somewhat terrifying to ponder.

It feels like this "Tear of the Water God" is a concentrated plan, long prepared to overturn this Flame Realm with a fire-extinguishing mission?

Thinking back now, it wasn’t that he chose the "Fire Extinguishing Upgrade" route.

But rather, the "Tear of the Water God" inherently had this setting of "abilities unlocking through fire extinguishing"!

It naturally guided him onto this path of extinguishing fire.

Not that the Fire Extinguishing Upgrade Method is bad; Andrew, so far, has survived well, saving and assisting some people when possible, all because of this method.

It’s just...

For the first time, Andrew strongly wanted to know: "Who left this ’Tear of the Water God’? And why did it find me?

The female voice spoke again: "Alright, now the third basic ability is unlocked! Andrew, do you have any questions?"

"...Yes."

Andrew was somewhat helpless, "Which is the third basic skill — the Fingertip Series, Long-range Water Needle, or Invisible Enchantment?"

The female voice seemed to smile and then patiently explained:

"All three!

The keyword for the first basic ability is ’Soul’;

The keyword for the second basic ability is ’Physical Ability,’ which includes both physique and magic power;

The keyword for the third basic ability is ’Magic.’

Both the Lifebound Series and Invisible Enchantment are parts of magic. As for the ’Long-range Water Needle,’ you can consider it the starting point of your magic path in this world. It’s your first real Water Magic, quite memorable, isn’t it!"

Only then did Andrew nod: "I see. Then why did you say that I ’am not considered a formal Water Mage’?"

"Because, by ’standard,’ you are indeed not yet a formal Water Mage," the female voice replied naturally, "Right now, you’re only at the level of an Advanced Magic Apprentice. To officially become a mage, you need to pass the ’Title Examination’!"

"I see."

Andrew couldn’t help but recall that in this Flame Realm, the standard was the same: Mastering at least one magic qualifies one as an Advanced Magic Apprentice, which is the tier he is at now.

After becoming an Advanced Magic Apprentice, one must pass the Magic Guild’s examination to officially receive the title of Fire Mage and become a true mage.

"So the ’standard’ you speak of is the same as this world’s standard?"

"No, it’s that this world’s standard aligns with mine."

When she spoke this, the female voice still had the tone of a young girl.

The demeanor and aura, however, in an instant, seemed to transform into a serene, beautiful, graceful, noble goddess, approachable yet not to be desecrated!

Andrew carefully savored the latent dominance within this seemingly bland statement.

He almost couldn’t help but ask the question he wanted to ask after acquiring "Invisible Enchantment": "Who are you exactly?"

He mulled it over and restrained himself.

"Now, Andrew, could you please activate the ’Water Spirit Sensing’?" the voice reverted to a lively, girlish tone.

"Why?" Andrew felt a bit puzzled but followed the instruction to activate the Water Spirit Sensing.

Then involuntarily shuddered slightly!

In the "Water Spirit Sensing" perspective, everything appeared as if in a blue aquatic world, incredibly dreamy.

And not far ahead, a name emerged:

Andrew Xifa Lin.

"Andrew" was the name of the body’s original owner.

"Lin" was the surname, symbolizing the perfect fusion of the soul traversing here and this body, no longer distinguishable from one another.

But what does the middle name "Xifa" mean?

Andrew instinctively reached out to grasp it.

Only to find the name floating mid-air, seemingly within reach, yet as though far away.

No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t reach it.

"This, is your ’title.’

The female voice, unusually solemn, said, "’A title is not just a title; it possesses real power.

If you reach the extreme, it can become your ’True Name.’

Andrew, I ask you to please complete the examination soon. Upon completing the examination and officially becoming a Water Mage, you will also gain a title uniquely yours, your name!"

This time, Andrew didn’t immediately nod.

He softly asked, "Is this... a direct hint for me to kill Hubert?"

The female voice seemed to shake her head, gently saying, "No, Andrew. It’s not about who you should kill. It’s about... liberating the residents of Wildfire Town from the fear of flames. Can you do that? Please, I’m begging you..."

As she spoke, her voice gradually faded until it disappeared completely.

Yet the echoes seemed to linger by his ear.

Andrew was momentarily dazed, repeatedly hearing her last words in his mind.

After a moment of silence, Andrew returned to normal and slightly pursed his lips.

Saying to the already disappeared female voice, "Alright!"

With this thought in mind, he had silently climbed over the fence, carrying Barbara, into the temporary camp.

He lifted his eyes and could already see Aunt Sofia and little Sophie ahead.

For a moment, Andrew felt a sense of having returned from another world.

From when he left the camp in the morning to now, it had only been a day.

From when he set off with Barbara, preparing to pass through the encirclement, it had been less than half an hour.

Yet he was now qualified to face the "Title Examination" —

An Advanced Magic Apprentice.