Chapter 218: Guardian Studies
“The meaning of guarding is very simple, it's nothing more than defending and protecting. There are also many kinds of objects to guard: it can be oneself, it can be others, and of course, it can also be a specific kind of abstract concept—”
Professor Wuta's teaching style still continued his usual narrative approach.
Although he was always complained about by Vivian for speaking too slowly, Jia Na actually quite liked this teaching style.
“The objects of guarding described in 'Guardian Studies' can generally be divided into two types. One is tangible: for example, tangible creatures, priceless items, or an objectively existing country; the other is intangible:
Such as sound, memory, promises, emotions, and souls. All of these can be 【Guarded】 using different Mysticism methods.”
Saying this, Professor Wuta took out a small radio from his interdimensional space ring and placed it on the podium.
At the same time, he lightly tapped his finger, and a small shield shaped like an eggshell appeared around the radio.
“This is a relatively basic 【Guardian Barrier】, its biggest function is to protect the radio from any damage.”
Saying this, a 【Magic Missile】 flew from Professor Wuta's fingertip, landing on the Guardian Barrier outside the radio, causing a ripple like water waves but without causing any damage to the radio inside.
“However, although this layer of barrier can guard the radio itself, it cannot serve the purpose of guarding against intangible sound.”
Saying this, he tapped his finger again. As the radio was turned on, a light and melodious classical music slowly flowed out from the speakers on both sides of the radio.
“Therefore, there was the 【Soundproof Barrier】——·
Using the same method, Professor Wuta also successively demonstrated relatively ordinary Witchcraft such as 【Odor Isolation】, 【Glare Concealment】, 【Malice Warning】, and 【Invisibility Barrier】—afterward, he demonstrated high-level Guardian-type Witchcraft such as 【Dream Guard】, 【Memory Guard】, 【soul Guard】, and 【Group Guard】.
It can be said that this dazzling display of Witchcraft alone had thoroughly stunned the apprentices below, including Hugh-Stone, who had been a little absent-minded at first.
“I didn't expect that Guardian-type Witchcraft would have so many variations—”
As a Guardian-type apprentice Hugh-Stone with the B-rank 【Sturdy】 talent, it wasn't until today that he truly gained a systematic understanding of Guardian-type Witchcraft.
In the past, when performing missions, Hugh-Stone only relied on a superficial use of his Wizard Talent, combined with the enchanted shield he bought at a high price, to aggressively deal with enemies.
Although he could barely cope when facing ordinary magical beasts, once he encountered undead or spectral creatures, or magical beasts skilled in mental attacks, his shield would lose its guarding effect. Jia Na, who was sitting beside him, had a habit of reading in the library, so her understanding of Guardian-type Witchcraft was actually greater than that of this 'ignorant' Guardian-type apprentice beside her.
Unlike ordinary Guardian-type Witchcraft such as 【Soundproof Barrier】, 【Odor Isolation】, and 【Glare Concealment】, the 【Dream Guard】, 【Memory Guard】, 【soul Guard】... that Professor Wuta just demonstrated were clearly content taught in the 'Advanced Guardian Studies' course.
As far as Jia Na knew, 'Advanced Guardian Studies', like 'Advanced Contract Studies', required Wizards of White Coral Academy to strictly keep the content of advanced courses confidential due to signing confidentiality contracts.
Therefore, if Jia Na wanted to acquire complete knowledge, she would either have to sign a fifty-year 'loyalty contract' with White Coral Academy, or rely on her strength to pass the exam and enter Dordogne-White Tower for further study.
Comparing the two, Jia Na, who was unwilling to give up her freedom, would definitely choose the latter.
“Although there seem to be many types of Guardian-type Witchcraft, in the final analysis, it depends on everyone's mastery of different barrier models and precise control over each magic node. As long as you lay these two foundations well, you can easily establish even the most difficult barriers.”
After a long series of introductions, Professor Wuta finally led the apprentices to open their textbooks and began explaining the content of the first chapter, which was the establishment and breaking of the 【Soundproof Barrier】 model.
“Haa~~”
As the class time passed little by little, Hugh-Stone, who could originally listen attentively, couldn't help but yawn.
“Jia Na, do you feel that Professor Wuta's class is particularly hypnotic?”
“No, I think it's quite good.”
Watching Hugh-Stone yawn one after another, Jia Na couldn't help but think of Vivian's state during 'Ancient Magic History' class.
“Ah, if I had known, I wouldn't have sat in the second row.”
Hugh-Stone, yawning continuously, already had half his body slumped on the desk. However, because the second-row position was too conspicuous, Hugh-Stone didn't quite dare to sleep.
“As long as you don't snore, Professor Wuta won't bother about these things.”
After all, Vivian, who always liked to sit in the front row with Jia Na, often fell asleep halfway through the class.
However, regarding this situation, Professor Wuta always adhered to the teaching attitude of 'learn if you want, don't if you don't', and would never specifically deduct someone's class performance because of such matters.
“Forget it, I should still listen carefully———after all, this is also a class I chose with credits—”
Although he said so, Hugh-Stone's eyes gradually closed, and in a little while, he fell into a sound sleep. “Alright, that's all for this class, dismissed.”
“Goodbye, Professor Wuta—”
As the class ended, the apprentices who were still half-asleep a second ago immediately became sober, and this included Hugh-Stone, who had slept through most of the class.
“Jia Na, did Professor Wuta assign any classwork before he left?”
Wiping the drool from his mouth, Hugh-Stone couldn't help but ask Jia Na, who was about to get up and leave, “In the next class, a few people will be randomly selected to demonstrate the 【Soundproof Barrier】 on the spot. Besides this, Professor Wuta didn't say anything else.”
“Just the 【Soundproof Barrier】—that's fine.”
As a relatively simple Guardian-type Witchcraft, Hugh-Stone had already learned the 【Soundproof Barrier】 long ago. That's why he dared to sleep soundly during this class.
“Jia Na, do you have any other plans later? Want to grab lunch together——”
“No, I have an elective class this afternoon, I need to go back to the dormitory early to prepare.”
Hearing this, Hugh-Stone's eyes widened involuntarily, and he looked at Jia Na with a face full of disbelief.
“Another elective class? How many elective classes did you sign up for?”
“Just four, I guess———”