To be honest, the money he earns or is going to earn is not too much for what he needs. It only covers his basic needs. Not many people outside the circle know this, but the mage class is probably the most expensive class to advance of all.
The reason why all people with this class are recruited by the kingdom and introduced to magical academies is, in part, for the king to control the immense power that these classes can unleash compared to others.
On the other hand, it is due to the excessive cost of their development. If they were not forcibly recruited and introduced into royal academies, most of them would be forced to serve some noble in exchange for resources.
A mage not only needs knowledge, which is difficult to acquire in itself. They also need other resources such as meditation techniques, a place abundant in mana, magical artifacts, a grimoire, and even mana crystals. Except for the meditation technique he learned in the castle, Zack does not possess any of these things.
The only reason he continues to level up quickly is the advantage he has over the people of this world and all the knowledge about magic he possesses and is gradually absorbing. However, if he had to choose, what he would most like to have right now are mana crystals.
Mana crystal.
It is a derivative produced by the excessive accumulation of mana in a place. Mages use them during meditation to increase the amount of mana in their bodies. It is one of the most important items for mages. High-level mages use soul crystals in rituals during their rank ascension to obtain more powerful classes.
All professionals of different classes have their ways of acquiring certain rarer classes. Usually, these are certain drugs that temporarily or permanently enhance the user. In reality, almost no one uses this method. It is commonly thought that, just as the system will give you the most suitable class for you, it will also do so if you have the privilege of leveling up.
Usually, these rituals were created in the hope of acquiring rare and unusual classes. Most of these experiments were disastrous, with consequences not mentioned in the books he read, but some were successful and were kept as a legacy of the fortunate families that succeeded.
Upon learning this, his idea was to search for one of these methods, but he underestimated their value. Even after searching both libraries, he had permission to access, found in the castle of the king of this kingdom, he did not find any of these secret methods.
This world is completely different from his own. Information about classes may be obtained if you have the right contacts, but what is truly valuable will not come out of the owners' houses. This is true for both nobles and common people.
The reason why many intelligent mages are willing to work under the orders of the king and the nobles is because of the stable channels to obtain these resources. Not only these methods, but mana crystals are also necessary for crafting magical objects, casting advanced spells, and creating formations and rituals of the highest level. They can be said to be widely used. However, obtaining them is not easy.
Mana crystal production is very low. Even in places where the mana concentration is high, creation takes years. However, they are really useful. Using Zack as an example, even if he meditates ten hours every day, it would only be equivalent to someone meditating a couple of hours with the help of mana crystals. Of course, no one would be foolish enough to use them in meditation. There are much more profitable uses than for individual growth. Unfortunately, he does not know any places to get them, and even if he did, he would not have the money to buy them. Those things are expensive.
Zack does not have any of these resources available, but he is aware of his advantages. Not only does he have accelerated growth, but he also has enough knowledge to fill an academy. Instead of worrying about what he doesn't have, it is better to maximize his advantages and then address his deficiencies.
(It's time to get to work)
…
Time is cruel. No matter who you are, it will treat you without any preferential treatment.
This story originates from Royal Road. Ensure the author gets the support they deserve by reading it there.
In a small office, a boy was quietly reading a book. The rays of light filtering through the window illuminated the entire room, allowing uninterrupted reading.
When Zack reached the last page, he closed his eyes for a moment, savoring the content in his mind. Finally, after several seconds, he stood up and placed the book in its place. His gaze turned to a small wooden sundial that marked eight in the morning. As a person in the modern era, he knew perfectly well how important it is to manage your time correctly.
Seeing it in the market, Zack knew he had to get it. He was willing to spend a fortune, but who would have thought that the seller did not know its true value?
In this world, people wake up with the sunrise and return to their homes when it starts to get dark. Most people do not understand the utility a clock can have. Thanks to that, Zack only had to spend a few copper coins on it. Zack left the room and prepared for his daily routine.
"Status"
Status
Name: Zack Mayima
Age: 19
Race: Human
Title: Bookworm, Survivor
Class: Mage
Level: 86
Stats:
Strength: 37
Endurance: 44
Wisdom: 93
Luck: 11
Agility: 39
Inteligencia: 87
Charm: 12
Mana: 163/163
Skills:
Fast Reading Level 7
Memorization Level 5
Mana Control Level 9
Danger Sense Level 1
Multitasking Level 3
Herb Identification Level 3
High-Speed Casting Level 3
Multi-Casting Level 1
Diagnosis Level 1
Universal Traduction
Spells:
* Tier 0:
Magic Hand Level (MAX)
Light Level (MAX)
Trip Level (MAX)
…
Summon Water Level (MAX)
Cleanse Level (MAX)
Boil Level (MAX)
Drain Level (MAX)
Ground Level (MAX)
Growth Level (MAX)
Fertilize Level (MAX)
….
* Tier 1:
Magic Missile Level (MAX)
Fireball Level (MAX)
Shield Level (MAX)
Levitation Level (MAX)
Detection Level (MAX)
Body Enhancement Level (MAX)
Silence Level (MAX)
Earth Spike Level (MAX)
…
In addition to continuing to learn the spells he had memorized during his time in the castle, he has also been able to practice some magical skills in his class.
High-Speed Casting and multi-casting.
Although considered high-level magical skills, the truth is that it is perfectly possible to learn them with the tier 1 Mage class. The reason Zack had not learned them before was that no one had taught him. If someone were to find him practicing these skills, his true skill level would be discovered. Considering he was trying to escape, that was not a very good idea.
It has been a week since he found a way to reduce his economic problems. During these days, he has prepared and sold enough potions to not have to eat forest berries every day, and his visits to the village have become a bit more frequent. In addition, Zack had benefited from places he did not expect. After accumulating experience for a week, the herb identification skill leveled up. That was thanks to constant explorations in the forest for resources. His friend Lorent, the lumberjack, helped him by indicating the location of several uncommon herbs. That, along with the rest of the work he did, helped him increase his knowledge of the forest.
But the real surprise was his other skill. These days, the villagers had been starting to get used to his presence, and the number of patients he treated had increased. Most were not serious, however, that led to learning something he thought would not be possible: diagnosing a patient. It was sudden. He had just returned home, and before he could realize it, the skill was already there. This is a typical skill for doctors and nurses in this world. It can be said that thanks to that, Zack has already become a kind of medic. Of course, not everything that happened was good.
Woof Woof
"Ack. Let me go!"