I Made Up Forbidden Spells, and They Actually Worked?

Dean Bruce gave Lucy Michelle a thoughtful look, hesitating for a moment. There were plenty of phrases about life, many of which emphasized cherishing it and treasuring time. But he found it hard to twist them into something that would sound like a spell for healing wounds.

Luckily, Lucy Michelle already regarded Dean Bruce as a near-divine figure. She didn't dare rush him, barely even breathing for fear of disturbing his focus.

After a while, Dean Bruce composed himself and said softly, "The spell I'm going to teach you is called The Burning of Life. It's a high-level spell that not only has healing abilities but can also… boost your strength."

"If you master it fully, it even has the power to bring someone back from the dead."

Hearing this, Lucy Michelle's eyes widened in shock, and she gasped, "What? A spell that can bring someone back to life? Teacher, are you really willing to teach me such a powerful spell?"

Dean Bruce replied calmly, "It's not as powerful as you think. The resurrection is still just a spell. Before you can fully revive, a stronger enemy could interrupt the magic, causing your permanent death."

"Remember, even if you master this spell, you must never take life lightly. No matter what, your life is the most precious thing you have. If you can stay alive, don't take unnecessary risks. Don't gamble on your ability to resurrect."

"..."

Feeling the sincerity in Dean Bruce's words, Lucy Michelle was deeply moved, her eyes brimming with tears.

What she didn't realize was that Dean Bruce simply didn't want to lose a talented helper so easily!

Maintaining his calm expression, Dean Bruce said, "Listen carefully. I will only say the incantation once, so don't lose focus."

Hearing this, Lucy Michelle held her breath, her gaze intensely fixed on Dean Bruce.

After a brief pause, Dean Bruce recited in a steady voice, "A person's life may wither away, or it may burn brightly. I cannot wither; I choose to burn."

"..."

Lucy Michelle blinked her large, clear eyes but didn't dwell on the meaning. Instead, she quickly memorized the incantation.

With her past experiences in mind, she instinctively ignored how strange the words sounded. After all, Dean Bruce had already proven he wasn't a fraud.

Having committed the spell to memory, Lucy Michelle didn't immediately resume training like her sister Joan might have. Instead, she softly asked, "Teacher, you came here so suddenly while I was still training. I don't know if you've had a chance to eat. By the way, before my sister left, she bought some high-quality beast meat. Would you like to try it?"

"Although the beast meat may offer only a minimal boost for someone like you, it's the best we have to offer right now. I hope you won't be disappointed."

Dean Bruce wasn't surprised by these words. He had read enough to know that while beasts were ferocious when alive, their bodies became valuable treasures after death. Their flesh, organs, and even some of their innards offered great benefits to humans.

Their crystal cores, bones, and fur were even more prized, often used to craft weapons, armor, or other valuable items to aid people.

Much like in the modern world, no matter how dangerous an animal might be, it still had the potential to end up on a dinner table or become a tool or clothing for humans.

Having just finished an intense battle, Dean Bruce was feeling hungry, so he nodded in agreement. The two of them got dressed and left the training room together.

Thanks to the presence of servants, Lucy Michelle didn't need to busy herself, and Dean Bruce was happy to relax. He returned to the room that had been prepared for him, lay down on the bed, and closed his eyes to rest, contemplating his next steps.

To reach Stanlow City, he'd need to find Nicholas William.

Even though Notting City and Stanlow City were relatively close, it would still take considerable time to walk there. Dean Bruce had no mount, and even with good luck avoiding any dangerous beasts, a round trip would take two or three days. If something unexpected happened, it could delay his plans even further.

After submitting so many herbs, missing out on the rewards due to a delay would be a major loss!

In addition, he needed to check on Nicholas William and push him to master the spell he had been taught last time.

And, of course, he had to figure out a way to get the secret of opening the relics from Lina Jones.

With all these thoughts in mind, Dean Bruce sighed deeply. He hadn't expected that after leaving the battlefield, there would still be so much to deal with.

But he had no choice—he had to deal with it!

He needed to gather the missing ancient magical runes, and Saint Laurent City, being the headquarters of the Nine Provinces Alliance, was essential for uncovering information about his parents.

Lost in thought, Dean Bruce drifted off to sleep as time quietly slipped by.

When Lucy Michelle came to wake him, night had already fallen. The full moon hung high in the sky, its gentle light streaming through the window.

Stretching as he rose, Dean Bruce smiled and said, "Is dinner ready?"

In this world, no matter how powerful someone became—whether a Sage Magus or a Sword Saint—they still couldn't survive without food. They needed to eat to replenish their energy.

At most, those with higher levels of mastery could stave off hunger for a while, but they couldn't avoid it forever.

So, knowing that a meal prepared with beast meat awaited him, Dean Bruce wasn't upset at all about being woken up.

It had to be said, the power contained within the flesh of the beast was truly extraordinary. Even though the beast had been dead for some time and the meat had been cooked, Dean Bruce could feel warmth spreading through his body with every bite.

A unique energy coursed through his veins and muscles.

Ding!

System Notification: "Congratulations, host, for successfully consuming the meat of a second-tier beast, the Frenzied Rabbit. The absorption process has begun. Host's health has increased by 1 point, and mana by 1 point!"

System Notification: "Host is continuing to absorb the beast's flesh. Health has increased by 1 point, and mana by 1 point!"

"..."

System Notification: "Please be aware, host's current physical limits cannot handle an excessive intake of beast meat. Overconsumption may pose a serious threat to your life!"

Dean Bruce wasn't particularly worried about the system's warning. While the system didn't provide exact numerical data in many areas, he knew from experience that as long as he didn't exceed the threshold, his body would perfectly absorb the energy no matter how much he consumed.

Besides, with each bite that increased his stats, there was no way he was going to put the beast meat down.

Mana boosts alone wouldn't have been that enticing, as his Dragonheart Pendant offered similar benefits.

However, this was the first time he had encountered something that increased his health, and he wasn't about to miss such an opportunity.

If it weren't for the need to maintain his composure, Dean Bruce would have been tempted to pull the entire bowl of beast meat over to himself.

Even so, he ate much faster than Lucy Michelle.

Luckily, Lucy was young and regarded Dean Bruce as almost divine. She simply assumed he was hungry and didn't realize he was actually captivated by the effects of the beast meat.

By the time they had finished the meal, Dean Bruce had consumed half the bowl of meat, and the energy within him was starting to intensify and surge through his body.

It felt as though a volcano was building up inside him, ready to erupt at any moment.

At this point, Dean Bruce realized he had reached his physical limit and could not consume any more. If the energy continued to build up, it could overwhelm his body, potentially causing his very flesh to rupture from the strain.

After finishing the meal, Dean Bruce didn't leave. Instead, he chose to rest in the Michelle family estate to allow himself time to digest the beast meat and let its power fully settle.

With Joan Michelle away and the servants sleeping in other parts of the estate, the vast mansion was left to just Dean Bruce and Lucy Michelle. Naturally, they didn't let this opportunity go to waste. After an intense session of exertion, they finally closed their eyes and drifted off to sleep.

Unlike Dean Bruce, who quickly drifted off to sleep, Lucy Michelle lay awake, pondering the incantation she had just learned that afternoon.

She had hoped to ask Dean Bruce for clarification if she got stuck, but seeing that he had already fallen asleep, she could only sigh in frustration and work through the spell's meaning on her own.

"A person's life may wither or burn... What does 'wither' mean? Is it like the body turning into bones and dust? And what about 'burn'?"

"Though the style of this incantation is different from the last one Teacher gave me, based on his previous lessons, I can tell that many of these words aren't meant to be taken literally. They must have deeper meanings! I have to think carefully about each one."

With a serious expression, Lucy Michelle's thoughts churned. She spent ages pondering even a single word, afraid she might misunderstand its meaning.

The night passed without incident.

While Dean Bruce slept soundly, Lucy Michelle stayed awake the entire night, her eyes dark with fatigue as she wrestled with the incantation.

When Dean Bruce finally woke up, she couldn't hide her excitement and immediately asked, "Teacher, in the incantation you gave me, what does 'wither' mean? I just can't figure out what aspects of life can be described using that word."

"I've tried to think of other meanings it might have, but none of them seem to fit!"

"..."

Hearing this, Dean Bruce couldn't help but roll his eyes.

You're asking me?

I was hoping you'd figure out the meaning of the incantation on your own!