I Made Up Forbidden Spells, and They Actually Worked?

Chapter 5: Chapter 5: Another Bluff, The Compassion of Heaven and Earth!

Realizing that Joan Michelle wasn't there to cause trouble, Dean Bruce felt an immediate sense of relief.

Already had some insights?

Could she have mixed up her previous magical knowledge with what I told her today?

It didn't really matter!

As long as Joan Michelle could learn magic and he could get the rewards, it didn't matter if she was making things up. He just needed to follow her train of thought and add a few comments to keep her going.

The highest level of bluffing is to let the other person fill in the gaps themselves!

When you lie, you're bound to slip up at some point. But if the other person is the one making the assumptions, any mistakes will lead them to doubt themselves, not you.

With this in mind, Dean Bruce stepped aside to let Joan Michelle into his room, then closed the door and sat down at the table with a smile. "Tell me about your insights."

"Yes, yes!" Joan Michelle took a deep breath and began, "When you said, 'Love is patient, love is kind,' doesn't that mean that when enduring an attack, one should patiently endure the pain while using elemental power to transform oneself? The 'kindness' part should refer to the effects of healing or blessing magic!"

"Not envying, not boasting, not easily angered—doesn't that imply stability? It means the caster must maintain absolute mental equilibrium, without any emotional fluctuations, no matter what kind of attack they face. This way, they can continuously draw upon the elements or special powers of the world to defend against attacks!"

As Joan Michelle continued, her excitement grew. Her thoughts began to branch out, and she exclaimed, "And since you said 'love never fails' and it has healing abilities, doesn't that mean this magic must connect with water elements, borrowing their power?"

Listening to her rapid-fire analysis, Dean Bruce was genuinely taken aback. He looked at Joan Michelle with a newfound sense of amazement.

She came up with all that from just one sentence, in barely two hours?

Her ability to analyze and extrapolate is off the charts!

Seeing Joan Michelle's hopeful gaze fixed on him, Dean Bruce quickly masked his surprise and responded calmly, "Hmm, not bad. While you haven't fully grasped everything I meant, to have figured out this much is already quite impressive."

"Your ideas aren't wrong, but they're too narrow! Why focus only on water elements? Do you think the other elements don't offer gifts to humanity?" Dean Bruce, having studied rhetoric in his previous life, knew it was important not to just praise someone. You need to use both the carrot and the stick. He continued, "Think more deeply. Besides water, what kind of gifts might the other elements offer?"

As expected, Joan Michelle's smile faded, and she fell into deep thought.

Dean Bruce didn't disturb her, continuing to pack his belongings.

As she spoke, she hesitated, her cheeks flushing slightly. In a soft voice, she asked, "Do you need me tonight?"

"No need, you should head back," Dean Bruce replied calmly. "I also hope you can master this magic soon."

What a joke! Sure, it would be enjoyable to have her stay the night, but afterward, what would he do when she started asking more questions about magic?

It was better to wait until he had a deeper understanding of magic and had crafted a more concrete system before dealing with such matters.

"Okay!"

Joan Michelle nodded vigorously, her eyes sparkling. Then she suddenly asked, "Is this magic very difficult? How long does it usually take to master?"

Dean Bruce shook his head. "It's not too difficult. For most people, it takes about a month to grasp. That's why I gave you a two-month timeframe. If you can't learn it within two months, it's best to give up."

"I see!" Joan Michelle exclaimed in realization. Then she asked, "How long did it take you to master this magic?"

A slight smile curled at the corners of Dean Bruce's lips as he replied, "My teacher only recited the incantation once, didn't even demonstrate the magic, and I grasped it immediately."

Upon hearing this, Joan Michelle's expression changed drastically, and she gasped, "My goodness! That quickly?"

For a moment, her eyes were filled with admiration as she gazed at Dean Bruce.

Initially, she had thought of asking him to demonstrate the magic, but after hearing his response, she quickly dismissed the idea.

If Dean Bruce could master magic without a demonstration, wouldn't asking for one make her seem less capable and possibly disappoint him?

Having finally found a powerful mentor, Joan Michelle was determined not to squander this opportunity.

Her resolve deepening, Joan Michelle said firmly, "Rest assured, I will do my best to understand it. I'll head back now so you can rest. If you need anything, in any regard, don't hesitate to call me!"

With that, Joan Michelle bowed deeply to Dean Bruce before turning to leave.

"Finally, she's gone," Dean Bruce muttered to himself as he watched her depart. "Now that it's still early, I should head out and buy some books on magic and history.

I need to craft a believable magical system that won't raise suspicion!" Taking out the membership card for the Angelic Magic Shop, he continued to mumble, "And I should buy some magic talismans and scrolls as well, just in case something unexpected happens during the assessment. No matter how strong the others are, I can't rely on them to protect me completely.

In the end, you have to look out for yourself!"