Collapse of iron, but I am the Supreme Strange

"Concentrate your consciousness?"

"Everyone has two kinds of minds, the conscious and the subconscious. The subconscious mind is highly concentrated, but the mind that everyone uses is scattered and cannot be concentrated. It involves thousands of different items, all the things you see and think about around you."

An Yi patiently explained to Clara: "So you must learn to focus it so that you can materialize one project with your will, only one project, and absolutely no other projects. When you do this, you will truly touch the edge of the magical world."

"So... focus your mind?" Clara asked. "Focus my attention?"

"Yes, concentrate your mind - when you learn to concentrate your will, the power of the mind will suddenly appear." An Yi replied: "Then sparks of magic will flash across your fingertips."

An Yi's words helped Clara regain her patience. She continued to learn to control her body and use meditation to enter the spiritual world.

She practiced for more than a week, trying to focus her mind on one point.

She concentrated her thoughts on this one thing and thought of nothing else - she excluded all other thoughts, yes, he succeeded quite successfully in doing this.

So on this day, surprising progress was demonstrated.

Clara waved her arms forward again, and there was a "sizzle" sound, and a spark flew out from her fingertips.

"Eh?!"

Clara was stunned for a moment, then ran to An Yi with great joy.

"Teacher!" she shouted excitedly, "I did it! I did it! I can make some sparks!"

An Yi was of course very happy too. He squatted down, hugged Clara and touched her head.

"You did a great job, Clara. Once you can create sparks, it means you have already stepped half a foot into the door of the magic world. You will make more and more progress in the future—" An Yi stood up and took out a peculiarly shaped two-hole ring: "When you can draw a magic circle, I can give this to you."

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You did a great job!

Tribute to the legendary captain Ayane

Chapter 105: Clara's School Records

"Date: Day 1 Weather: Unknown"

This is the diary that Clara borrowed from An Yi's brother, no, it should be her teacher.

The teacher had been on adventures in many universes, which was amazing. So Clara thought that she could also learn to write a diary like the teacher and record her process of learning magic, huh!

Today is Clara's first time to come to the sanctuary, so I have to mention the room that Teacher An Yi prepared for Clara. It is very big and the bed is very soft. Clara has never lived in such a comfortable room. Magic is really powerful.

Clara put the original clothes into the closet. Teacher An Yi said that the wizard robe is like a uniform and must be worn as long as you stay in the temple.

The feeling of the first class was really strange. We hadn't learned much yet, but Teacher An Yi wanted to take Clara to the movies. Hmm... Could it be that Brother An Yi also found the content of the book difficult to understand?

"Date: 2nd day Weather: Unknown"

Today's lesson was still as difficult to understand. Sigh... Could it be that Clara didn't have the talent to learn magic? But the teacher said that the theory was not important, and that it was enough for me to understand it. Wasn't that just to comfort Clara?

The teacher said that magic is the borrowed power of the dimensional demon god...borrowed?

It’s really strange, but the teacher also said that those demons are not as powerful as him. If that’s the case, why should he borrow the power of demons who are not as powerful as himself?

Maybe Clara will understand later...

By the way, the lunch and dinner that Teacher An Yi prepared for Clara were really delicious. Clara had never eaten such a sumptuous meal before.

Teacher An Yi said that he cooked this himself... Um, cooked it himself? If it was made with magic, would it also be considered "cooked it himself"?

……

"Date: Day 7 Weather: Sunny"

Today, Clara finally finished reading "Basic General Theory"! Teacher An Yi asked Clara a few questions, and Clara answered them all correctly. The teacher seemed very happy, so she gave Clara half a day off and took Clara out to play.

The teacher took Clara to a village called "Konoha" - eh, but can such a big place really be called a "village"?

The owner of the ramen shop said that the teacher was a hero who saved Konoha Village and he wanted to give us a free meal. Later, a big brother with a mask and white hair came into the shop. He seemed surprised when he saw the teacher and said something like... Should we contact the Fourth Hokage now?

But in the end, the teacher still left with Clara, and the money for Ichiraku Ramen was also paid. The teacher must have experienced something here before? What exactly is the fourth generation?

"Date: Day 8 Weather: Sunny"

The teacher said that I could just read the theory books on my own in the future, and he would teach me some casting movements for me to practice.

He led me to repeat some movements, drawing circles with my arms, or tensing my muscles to keep my balance. It was so tiring...

"Date: Day 20 Weather: Unknown"

Clara has been practicing those movements for two weeks, but she still doesn't understand how these movements can help her practice magic. The teacher finally explained to me - is it to concentrate your will? Although it is difficult, Clara will definitely keep working hard!

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"Date: 27th day Weather: Unknown"

Today is an exciting day, Clara has done it! Clara has stepped into the door of the magical world!

Clara was practicing the movements as usual, but suddenly, Clara's mind seemed to go blank - my mind stopped wandering, and... I suddenly felt as if I myself, my whole body was enveloped by the warmth of fire.

"It's magic!" Clara realized it immediately.

Sure enough, sparks can appear at my fingertips at will! This feeling is really wonderful!

After a whole day of practice today, Clara has been able to weave the sparks into a thin thread. The teacher also praised Clara today. That’s great!

Clara was so excited that she was sweating but also exhausted. Although it sounded a bit complacent... but Clara is more confident now! Clara must become a great magician like Teacher An Yi!

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"Date: 50th day Weather: Unknown"

More than half a month had passed since the first time she summoned sparks, and Clara was now finally able to skillfully control the changes in the sparks' shapes!

The teacher began to teach me some simple magic circles, and asked me to use sparks to build shields and weapons... Well, now Clara is much more powerful than before!

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"Date: Day 54 Weather: Unknown"

The teacher said that magic is divided into black magic and white magic. White magic is the power borrowed from the "Trinity God Vishanti", while black magic is the power borrowed from demons such as the "Lord of Chaos Dimension" and the "Lord of Scarlet Dimension".

The teacher also said that there is a price to pay for borrowing magic. The price of white magic is relatively small, while the price of black magic is very high. The teacher said that because he borrowed too much magic in the past, he suffered from diseases such as gastric perforation and tuberculosis... Clara was a little scared. Would she have to bear these prices in the future?

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"Date: Day 55 Weather: Unknown"

Clara told her worries to teacher An Yi, but the teacher burst into laughter. He said, "Clara, if you want to use magic, just use it. All your magic power will be lent by me. I won't charge you like my good students. The only price is... How about letting you stay like this and not grow taller?"

Hmm, why won’t you grow taller forever?

Oh, how scary! As expected, we should use too much powerful magic less often!

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"Date: Day 58 Weather: Unknown"

Today, the teacher gave Clara a strange ring with two holes, and said that she is now able to learn how to open a portal! Hehe, that's great!

This ring is called the "Hanging Ring". The teacher said that it is the key to open the portal. Without the hanging ring, the portal cannot be opened, so it must be kept well.

But why have I never seen the teacher wearing the hanging ring? Sure enough, this "key" is for beginners like me. Clara will also learn to open the door without the hanging ring one day!

……

"Date: Day 60 Weather: Unknown"

It’s too difficult! Why is it so difficult to open a portal?

The teacher asked Clara to imagine the location of the destination. The more specific the imagination, the higher the probability of opening the portal. But... the door Clara opened was either too small or the landing location was too remote. It had been three days and Clara had not succeeded yet. Woo——

The teacher said that there will be an exam tomorrow, specifically testing my ability to open portals... Hmm, do I have to stay up late to practice tonight?

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Chapter 106: Teachers like you are the most annoying

Clara pushed open the wooden door and walked into the dojo.

An Yi was already waiting for her here. He was kneeling by the window, looking at the snow-capped mountains outside, holding a cup of hot tea in his hand.

"Good morning."

An Yi turned around and said to Clara, "Today marks exactly... two months since you started learning magic, if you calculate it based on the dates in my hometown."

"Good morning, teacher." Clara came to An Yi and knelt down, and An Yi handed her a cup of tea.

"Have you had breakfast?"

"Yeah," Clara nodded, "It tastes good."

"Of course, I cooked it myself."

"…Does it count as something created by magic?"

"What? Of course not!" An Yi put down the cup, looked at Clara and said, "There is no magic, it is purely handmade. I just used magic to transport it from the kitchen!"

"Isn't it a cross-universe takeaway?" Clara was stunned for a moment: "Brother An Yi can cook!"

"I know a lot of things," An Yi said with a smile, "I used to stay alone for a very long time. If I didn't find something to do, I would be bored to death. So during this period, I became a versatile person. Maybe you will have the opportunity to see it in the future."

"Clara is looking forward to it..."

As the girl spoke, she rubbed her eyes and yawned.

"You didn't sleep well last night?"

"Um...no..." Clara shook her head.

She felt a little dizzy, so she moved towards An Yi, raised her head, looked at An Yi with her big wine-red eyes, and spoke slowly:

"Hey...Brother An Yi?"

"What did you do?"

"Can't we take a day off today?" Clara tugged at her sleeve and said, "Just this once, Clara is so sleepy that she can't even open her eyes."

"You should remember that you have an exam today, right?" An Yi tapped her forehead with a smile.

"Woo——"

"So you stayed up late to practice last night?" An Yi stood up and walked to the middle of the dojo: "Well, if I pass the exam, I will..."

An Yi paused, pinched his chin, and slowly said: "I'll take you to a fun place for vacation."

"A fun place?" Clara looked at An Yiyi and blinked her big beautiful eyes: "Vacation?"

"Yes, take a vacation," An Yi clapped his hands and motioned Clara to come to him: "But if you fail the exam, you have to practice more."

"So...what's the content of the exam?"

Clara asked.

"Open the portal."

"Great!" Clara clenched her little fist and shouted excitedly: "As a result of Clara's practice last night, the probability of the portal opening has greatly increased!"

"Oh, you are very confident!" An Yi laughed: "But it's not as easy as it was when we practiced! Clara, don't take it lightly."

"Yes Yes!"

An Yi turned around and drew a circle in the air, and a golden spark portal was generated.

"Okay, come with me."

An Yi took Clara into the portal.

The moment she walked in, Clara felt a very dazzling light coming towards her, which forced the girl to close her eyes.

A warm feeling came over me, followed by the sound of whistling wind and the chirping of some birds.

"This is it," An Yi's voice came from beside him, "Today's examination room."

So Clara slowly opened her eyes, and after seeing the scene around her, she tilted her head in confusion.

"The sea?"

Yes, now they were standing on the sea - the blue water rose and fell with the sea breeze, and the scorching sun above their heads caressed Clara's skin, making her feel more sleepy.

Clara rubbed her eyes, looked around, and found that the two of them were in the center of the ocean. There were no islands or continents around them. The place where the two were fighting was a small translucent platform made up of sparks and magic circles.