Beatrice snorted:

"You're thinking about naughty things, aren't you!"

Louis shook his head, "I just wanted to say..."

He lifted Beatrice's hand and gently kissed the back of it:

"I've already received my reward."

Beatrice: ...

Oh no.

She felt her heart racing.

Seeing herself about to lose her composure, Beatrice coughed and said:

"Sh-shall we go grab something to eat?"

Louis suddenly laughed.

Beatrice couldn't help but understand he was intentionally teasing her.

Louis blinked and said:

"Don't think I'm teasing you, I truly like this reward."

Beatrice hesitated for a moment and didn't say much more.

The two remained silent in mutual understanding, strolling down the street.

What they didn't know was that not far from them, Qian was practically exploding with joy from shipping the couple.

Bang bang bang~

A series of crisp tapping sounds rang out.

People passing by looked curiously at the person under the tree.

Which family's general is so fierce?

Hidden nearby, William watched Qian head-butting the tree with a look of exasperation.

Considering the Iron Guard's physique, not even knocking down a tree would break through its defenses.

But now he suspected his colleague might be a bit nuts.

Seeing such a lovey-dovey scene, isn't one supposed to hide in a corner with a cigarette, dealing with the overwhelming lemony feeling?

Why was she still laughing so happily?

"Never been in love, so seeing others in love makes you happy, huh?"

This is unreasonable!

William could only console himself:

"You're no Iron Guard, you're more like a mother eager to marry off her daughter!"

Qian Ma Ma?

Hmm?!

Seems quite interesting.

William fell into deep thought.

Louis and Beatrice didn't linger outside for long.

They soon returned to their base.

Of course, Louis followed Beatrice back to her base.

The two still had some work-related matters to discuss.

...

[Location: Ense Delegation Hotel]

Arriving at Beatrice's room, Louis stretched lazily.

"Yesterday wore me out, but one thing's for sure, the Shadowfall Magic is more useful than I thought."

Beatrice looked at him and said:

"More than that, I'm more curious about how Limuru learned the Shadowfall Magic."

Louis said:

"No need to learn, for slimes, as long as they digest enough similar magical creatures, they can automatically acquire the magic they mastered."

Beatrice shook her head and said:

"Actually, that's not quite right."

"Hmm?"

"Do you know the difference between Magic and type-magic?"

Louis nodded.

He had studied related books.

Type-magic, also called pseudo-spell.

Strictly speaking, pseudo-spell cannot be called a spell.

Beatrice continued saying:

"Do you remember your Scorching Ray?"

"Of course, that was the first spell I learned."

"Then do you know that in both magic and divine art, there's [Scorching Ray]?"

"I genuinely didn't know that."

Beatrice explained to Louis the difference.

Magic usually refers to the effect produced by casting a spell.

Of course, in a broader sense, magic even includes divine arts.

Louis had noticed that a considerable batch of magic and divine arts shared the same skill name.

For example, the spell [Scorching Ray] Louis gained from Limuru.

It also exists in the divine arts of the God of Glory and Justice.

However, the [Scorching Ray] used by a Priest is divine art.

While the [Scorching Ray] used by a Mage is the commonly understood spell.

From the spell effect alone, Mage's and Priest's Scorching Ray effects are the same.

But the basis for their spellcasting is entirely different.

The former uses the power of the gods, after praying, manifests the spell effect with the power of divine art.

The latter learns the spell model, understands it, inscribes it into a spell slot, and then uses magic power to release the relevant skill.

Although the result is the same, the process is undoubtedly different.

Beatrice looked at Louis and said:

"Which do you think your Scorching Ray belongs to?"

Louis unhesitantly said:

"Neither."

He had no faith in a deity, nor did he become a Priest, so it couldn't be divine art.

Similarly for magic, even though he consumes magic power when releasing Scorching Ray, he didn't communicate with the magic network.

Clearly, the way he casts spells is different from the above two.

"So my Scorching Ray is type-magic?"

Beatrice nodded:

"Most likely, yes."

"Medusa, tree spirits, Bird Demons, and various magical creatures can produce magical effects even without casting spells."

"Humans can also create magical effects using magic staffs, wands, or specific professional traits."

"Mastering these magics means merely mastering the method to release the effects."

Louis nodded.

It's the difference between knowing something and understanding the reason behind it.

After Beatrice's explanation, he finally understood the distinction.

This kind of magic effect, which can be mastered without learning, is generally classified into two categories.

Type-magic and supernatural abilities.

The tree spirit's charm on humans and a demon's advanced teleportation are type-magic abilities.

Except for a few exceptions, these type-magic effects are precisely the same as those of spells with the same name.

Type-magic abilities do not require words, gestures, spell materials, or concentration; the user can activate them directly with intent.

Such ability is more like an innate "youth version of divine power."

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