Chapter 22

Lately, I felt like I was slacking off too much on teaching Airi. My job isn’t being a host; it’s being a teacher for Airi. It’s about time she delves into the advanced stages of spirit-based magic and gains some serious real-world experience.

Besides, magic is a core system in *Draghinty Fantasy 2*, so I absolutely have to teach her. To do that, I first needed to buy some textbooks.

I channeled my mana into a special crystal to access the Akashic Magician Record, a community site for mages. It’s a place where mages trade magical tools and books, discuss career advice for young mages, and engage in deep theoretical debates about magic.

A prompt appeared asking for my ID and password. Of course, Werner would have his own account, but unfortunately, the setting guide didn’t provide that info, so I had to create my own.

ID: whitesnake204

Password: rip200

[Welcome, White Snake Mage.]

After logging in, I started browsing the community. I thought this was a place for trading magical tools, career advice, and deep magical discussions, right? Well, those posts do exist.

But let me ask you this: Mages are a bunch who love locking themselves in labs, hate outdoor activities, and have terrible social skills because they live alone. They rarely get a chance to talk to others. And while some master all magical attributes, most focus on one and dabble in the rest, leading to endless arguments about which attribute is superior.

So, what happens when you give these socially awkward, indoor-loving, argumentative people an anonymous platform to discuss their favorite topic? The answer is: *artistic chaos ensues.*

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**Title:** Is a burning beam spell Light Magic or Fire Magic?

**Author:** FluffyFluffy

**Content:** You summon light spirits, but it incinerates the target, so it requires fire magic mana control.

– **PrimordialFlame:** Since the mana control is fire-based, it’s fire magic with a light magic skin.

– **BitchPlease:** What nonsense are you spouting? It’s a beam, idiots.

– **PrimordialFlame:** It contains heat. Are you blinking so much your brain’s blinking too?

– **BitchPlease:** Straight to insults, huh? How old are you? Did your mom burn you out of the womb?

– **PrimordialFlame:** 302 years old, you bastard.

– **FurryLover:** Hey, this was my report topic today. Do your own homework.

– **FluffyFluffy:** Eat crap, baldy pig.

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**Title:** Honestly, isn’t Water Magic trash?

**Author:** ThunderSupreme

**Content:** It’s weak in offense, defense, and utility. What’s it even good for?

– **PrimordialFlame:** It provides water when you’re thirsty.

– **ThunderSupreme:** Oh, right.

– **NobleIceWolf:** Just study wine-making magic instead!

– **EarthPig:** Study Earth Magic instead, haha!

– **WaterOrigin:** I didn’t want to say this, but you guys are showing your age.

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**Title:** Why Werner is trash.

**Author:** IWantToStabWernersGut

**Content:** He’s just talented but a complete idiot in theory. A dumb brute good only at fighting.

– **EssenceOfMagic:** You… scum… slandering again…!

– **IWantToStabWernersGut:** Old man, you stink. Get lost.

– **MeteorIsSummonMagic:** Go wash your feet and sleep, kid.

– **IWantToStabWernersGut:** My feet are super clean.

– **GodSlayingMagic:** Ah, the infamous Mage #1 is here again.

– **IWantToStabWernersGut:** Come at me if you dare. I’m an Archmage.

– **WhiteSnake:** He’s right. That guy’s old spell chants are a mess.

– **IWantToStabWernersGut:** Finally, a sane person.

– **BitchPlease:** Look, the infamous Mage duo is here.

– **PrimordialFlame:** Welcome, self-proclaimed Archmages.

Look at these trashy people fighting. From apprentices to Tower Lords, this dumpster fire of a community is where they all gather. They say things they’d never dare in person. The funny part? They use honorifics when they meet offline.

Anonymity lets them spew things they’d never say in real life. It’s not much different from the internet communities I know.

Anyway, I had my own business to attend to.

**Title:** Recommend a magic book for teaching my disciple.

**Author:** WhiteSnake

**Content:** I’ve only taught the basics. Need recommendations for the next step.

– **GodSlayingMagic:** You’re pretending to have a disciple, huh?

– **WernerIsGod:** I recommend *100 Spells Founded by Lord Werner.*

– **WhiteSnake:** Go die, you brat.

– **AbyssalGuideOfDarkness:** I recommend *A Study on Werner’s Dark Magic Chants.*

– **WhiteSnake:** How are your parents? Should I leave flowers at their grave?

As expected, anonymity brought no useful answers. Should I just gather these trash and wipe them all out? Maybe slaughter them so they can’t even speak.

Then, a *ding* sounded, and a private message arrived. It was from the guy who wanted to stab Werner’s gut.

**IWantToStabWernersGut:** Hey, friend~ You need a magic textbook, right?

His tone alone screamed “no friends in real life.” But it seemed somewhat useful, so I replied.

**IWantToStabWernersGut:** I’ll send it to you~ For free. Just send me your address.

I hesitated. My address was supposed to be a secret. But free stuff is tempting. Safety or money? That was the question. But I quickly reached a conclusion.

The great explorer Christopher Columbus once said, “I love gold!!!”

Werner is an Archmage but also an adventurer. Following the wisdom of a great adventurer is only natural. Without hesitation, I sent my address. What could a low-level mage who only insults me do? Plus, my house has Camellia, a swordmaster. Physical and magical damage are both covered. What’s there to worry about?

Soon, the guy who wanted to stab my gut replied.

**IWantToStabWernersGut:** Sent it via spirits. It’ll arrive soon~! I don’t give this to anyone, so be very grateful.

How could every word scream “I have no friends”? It’s almost a talent. I sent a half-hearted thanks and withdrew my mana from the crystal. Crazy mages.

Anyway, I saved money, so I was in a good mood. My wallet wasn’t tight, but frugality is key. Greed only brings ruin. Even Columbus fell in the end.

Once the textbook arrives, I’ll teach Airi some magic and take on monster-slaying quests under the guise of “real-world experience.” Easy money and experience for Airi. What a brilliant plan.

This meticulous plan, this genius mind—who can match me? I’ll be the most respected, omnipotent master!

Then, Airi knocked on my door.

“Master, your cute disciple is here.”

“I don’t know such a person. Please leave.”

Ignoring my seriousness, Airi opened the door and came in.

“I heard a noise outside and found this magic book. Did you order it, Master?”

Whoever wants to stab my gut could make a fortune in food delivery.