Marvel: Start As A Genius Magician In Asgard

"There are many types of magic in Asgard. Depending on their use, the types of magic vary. The illusion magic I specialize in is considered auxiliary magic."

"Don't underestimate illusion magic just because it's auxiliary. Once mastered, it can have astonishing effects on the battlefield."

"The simplest example is illusion duplication, where one or more illusory bodies are created to confuse the enemy's vision."

"Just like this."

At some point, two Irenes appeared before Aaron's eyes.

From their appearance, they were indistinguishable from the real one.

Even their scent was exactly the same!

"Illusion magic is a very special kind of magic. The duplicates created aren't just for confusion. With deep practice, you can even create physical illusions!"

"At that point, they can no longer be called mere illusions. They become lethal energy entities capable of causing real damage to the enemy!"

"Additionally, it can easily deceive people's senses. For example, the illusion of hell I created earlier felt no different from the real hell to those who experienced it."

The two Irenes spoke simultaneously, their tone, pace, and even the volume of their voices perfectly synchronized.

While explaining, Irene also taught Aaron how to use illusion magic.

After observing, Aaron began to practice.

[You have performed illusion magic once, gaining a small insight. Illusion magic proficiency +1.]

In the skills column, a new ability appeared: Illusion Magic LV1 (1/10).

Seeing this, Aaron felt a surge of motivation and continued practicing.

To conserve magic power, he started by conjuring a pen.

Then he canceled the magic and repeated the process.

Irene watched as Aaron mastered illusion magic almost instantly, her eyes widening in disbelief.

'Odin's beard! What am I seeing? A magic genius? No, this is a monster!'

She recalled Loki, who had exceptional magical talent, yet never demonstrated such an exaggerated learning ability.

Queen Frigga couldn't do it either.

Odin, the all-powerful, couldn't do it either—well, he was a special case.

In the history of magic, only one magician had ever performed so remarkably!

Now, it seemed Aaron had perceived the existence of magical energy almost immediately, and the rest of the time was spent familiarizing himself with the process of magic perception.

She had underestimated him!

Irene felt ashamed of her earlier thoughts.

She had underestimated Aaron's magical potential.

This ability would undoubtedly make him the strongest magician in Asgard—no, in the Nine Realms!

Even beyond the Nine Realms, it would be hard to find anyone comparable.

Irene suddenly found it hard to breathe. She stared blankly at Aaron, who was deeply focused on his studies. His serious, youthful face seemed to shine like the brightest star of the future.

'No, a magical genius like this cannot be taught by me. He needs a better teacher. Only then can he reach his full potential. If I were to hinder his growth, I would deserve death!'

After a moment of reflection, Irene snapped back to reality and noticed the astonished gazes of the apprentices around her.

What had happened?

Realizing something was amiss, Irene quickly turned her attention to Aaron.

How was this possible?

Had he already mastered illusion duplication?

Irene nearly screamed!

Now, in her sight, Aaron was no longer conjuring a pen but another Aaron.

This meant his illusion magic had progressed from beginner to proficient, reaching a high level of spellcasting.

But that wasn't the main point.

Irene could see that while Aaron had created an illusion duplicate, it was merely a duplicate and lacked any offensive capabilities.

Its only purpose was to confuse.

If the opponent were a magician or someone familiar with magic, they could easily discern its true nature.

The main issue was that shortly after creating the first duplicate, Aaron began crafting another.

This time, the duplicate wasn't a simple illusion but a true physical entity with combat capabilities!

Such rapid progress in magic was unheard of.

Irene felt as though her thousands of years of magical study had been wasted.

She, who prided herself as a master of illusion, had completely lost her confidence.

At this rate, it wouldn't be long before Aaron surpassed her in illusion magic.

Wait!

Something was wrong!

Wasn't Aaron new to magic?

How could he possess enough magical energy to create two physical duplicates?

Could his efficiency in absorbing and utilizing magic be unprecedented as well?

Irene was on the verge of losing her composure.

Her mind was in turmoil, and she felt a pang of jealousy.

Fortunately, Irene had lived long enough to maintain a strong heart. Otherwise, she might have succumbed to her insecurities and lost all confidence in her magical abilities.

At that moment, Aaron stopped practicing.

He glanced at his system panel.

[Name]: Aaron

[Life]: 1000/5000

[Ability]: Hard Work Pays Off

[Skills]: Asgardian Meditation LV4 (1000/10000), Combat Techniques LV3 (633/1000), Spear LV3 (723/1000), Sword LV3 (300/1000), Illusion Magic LV3 (99/1000)

[Attributes]: Intelligence 3, Strength 4, Speed 3, Endurance 4, Energy Strength 3, Combat Skill 4

[Strength Evaluation]: Surface Level (Second-Rate Superhero)

'Hmm... My magic energy is nearly depleted. It seems that besides time, another limiting factor is my energy reserves.'

'With my current magic reserves, even with ample time, it's difficult to raise a single magical skill to a high level quickly.'

'Next, I need to balance my time between meditation, magic training, and combat practice. I can't neglect my fighting techniques, spear skills, or other studies.'

'If I'm going to do this, I want to be a magician with no weaknesses—equally skilled in magic and combat, not a fragile spellcaster.'

In the past, limited by his abilities, Aaron had focused more on fighting skills. But now, with the opportunity to develop comprehensively, he wasn't going to let it slip away.

After a brief reflection, Aaron looked up and said firmly, "Teacher, I want to learn new magic!"

Irene: "..."

Study? If he kept this up, she'd be out of things to teach him in no time. At this rate, he'd be the one teaching her!

"Teacher?"

Aaron shouted again. He really wanted to learn more magic. It would be best if Irene could teach him all the magic she knew in one go. That way, when he returned, he could fully improve his magical abilities.

Of course, he knew this was just a wishful thought. Even if he demonstrated exceptional talent, it would be difficult for Irene to agree to such a request.

"Aaron, don't you still have warrior training? Why don't you go back and finish that first?"

Irene was hesitant to refuse directly, but she was also concerned about overextending herself. After a moment of thought, a magic book radiating a powerful energy aura materialized in her hand.

"As an accomplished Asgardian magician, enchantment magic is essential knowledge," she explained. "This book contains nearly all the enchantments used in Asgard. Take it and study it when you have time. If you have any questions, feel free to ask me. Once you've mastered the contents of this book, I'll teach you other forms of magic."

Irene paused, worried that Aaron might underestimate the importance of enchantment magic, and added patiently.

"Don't underestimate enchantment magic. It is the foundation of Asgard! Every aspect of our lives is connected to it. Whether it's a soldier's weapon, armor, the spaceships they pilot, or the defensive cannons, all rely on enchantments."

"Are you familiar with Mjölnir, the legendary weapon of Prince Thor? It is an immensely powerful artifact. Forged by the master craftsmen of the dwarf clan, it was created using the remains of a dead star as a furnace and crafted from the rare Uru metal."

"This mighty weapon was then imbued with powerful enchantments by Odin, the King of the Gods, making it one of the most formidable weapons in existence."

"It possesses the power to control thunder, is indestructible, and invincible. This is the true power of enchantment magic. Asgard's technological advancements are deeply intertwined with enchantments."

Aaron nodded solemnly. He would never underestimate the power of enchantment magic.

He vividly remembered Erza Scarlet's swords from Fairy Tail. With the right enchantments, her once-ordinary blades could slice through magical barriers, shatter steel with ease, and adapt to different battle situations.

Whether it was the fire-imbued Flame Empress Sword or the lightning-charged Lightning Emperor Sword, enchantment magic transformed them into weapons of unimaginable power.

As far as he knew, almost everything in Asgard was connected to enchantments. It could be said that Asgard's mastery of the enchantment system was the key to its current status.

Taking the magic book, Aaron couldn't resist pushing further. "Teacher, how did you summon the magic book just now? Is that a new spell?"

Irene smiled, realizing she couldn't avoid the question. "It's a very practical spell called spatial storage. It allows you to create a special magical space to store small items."

"The greatest advantage is conveniencew, it frees your hands. Since you're interested, I'll teach it to you. It's just an ordinary auxiliary spell, though it can be quite challenging to learn."

With that, Irene began explaining the principles of spatial storage magic. In her opinion, it was just a minor auxiliary spell, and teaching it wouldn't be a problem.

If it helped maintain her dignity as a teacher while buying time with the enchantment book, it was worth it. She didn't want the news of being hollowed out on her first day of teaching to spread.

She hoped the thick book on enchantment magic would keep Aaron occupied for a while.

After some time, Aaron successfully learned his third spell: spatial storage. In front of Irene, he practiced storing and retrieving the magic book several times, clearly enjoying himself.

Watching Aaron's effortless mastery, Irene's mouth twitched slightly. Faced with such a magical prodigy, she felt a mix of awe and pressure.

Although spatial storage was an auxiliary spell, it involved manipulating spatial energy and wasn't easy to learn. Yet, it seemed to pose no challenge to Aaron at all.

"Ahem, that concludes today's lesson. Everyone, go back and review what you've learned. I hope you can all use magic to contribute to Asgard in the future," Irene announced. "Alright, you're dismissed."

Without waiting for a response, Irene quickly walked away, heading straight for the Golden Hall. She needed to report Aaron's progress to Queen Frigga, the most skilled witch in Asgard and the honorary principal of the Academy of Magic.

After Irene left, many apprentices gathered, eager to ask Aaron for advice. However, sensing their intentions, Aaron left promptly. Compared to dealing with overzealous fans, wasn't magic more enticing? Wasn't training more rewarding?

A strong sense of urgency drove Aaron to convert the potential of his "Golden Finger" into tangible strength as quickly as possible.

Strength was what mattered most right now. Relying on his newfound reputation as a genius and his imposing presence, the others didn't dare stop him and could only watch as he walked away.

Their eyes were filled with envy. To be honest, it would be a lie to say they didn't want to become magicians.

The reason they often talked about becoming warriors was simply because becoming a magician took too much time. While it might take decades to become a warrior, mastering magic could take hundreds or even thousands of years. The choice was obvious.

If they could possess magical abilities like Aaron, they would undoubtedly choose to be magicians. It was a path worth pursuing.

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Okay, guys, admit that the first two chapters I released yesterday were just me testing the waters, but I'm very serious today.

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Also, for those who need it, and for those who already know, it's a translation. Here's the Chinese name available on Faloo:

美漫:概念神灵,从天道酬勤开始