Chapter 230: Crystallization Affinity (2/2)

Leonel had been eager to do so since the beginning, so he had no reason to refuse.

Lionus and Leonel walked toward the floating crystal. At that moment, there was another youth testing his affinity.

Affinity wasn't set in stone according to Camelot's magic system. It was possible to increase affinity through meditation and comprehension. In addition, after having breakthroughs in Spirit Pressure, affinity naturally increases as well. However, the higher one's starting base affinity, the more potential for growth they had in the future.

This was all to say that it wasn't a surprise to find a person testing themselves once again. This affinity test was actually also a good gauge of how far one could climb the tower. Though resisting the Spirit Pressure required one's own Spirit Pressure, it was also possible to get by with weaker Spirit Pressure if one's affinity was high enough.

So, youths would sometimes test their affinities before they climbed the tower so that they didn't push themselves too hard and cause irreparable injury to their spirit.

The young man who was about to place his hand on the crystal suddenly swayed nervously. When he had come here today, the last thing he had expected was to be observed by a Holy Son and the Crown Prince… Not to mention two other Childes in Mary and Theybul!

However, he could only press down his nervousness. Wouldn't he look too pathetic now if he backed away?

After taking a deep breath, he pressed his hand to the crystal.

WENG!

The crystal began to emit a lustrous glow.

”The affinity scale of the crystal is dependent on the radiance of the light. It the light projects a foot out from the surface of the crystal, it meets the minimum requirement to enter the Mage Academy — this would be the One Star Affinity ranking. With it, one might be able to become an Official Mage with hard work.”

Lionus patiently explained things to Leonel.

”The color is related to the element. This young mage's glow is a light green, so he's a wind affinity mage.

”The light needs to radiate out one meter to become a Two Star Affinity. Such a person can likely make a name for themselves within the world of Official Mages. At five meters, it reaches Three Star Affinity. Such a person has a sliver of a chance to become a Magus.

”At nine meters, this entered the Four Star Affinity realm. Such a person has a good chance of becoming a Magus and a slim chance of becoming a Two Star Magus.

”Finally, at ten meters, the crystal will form a halo like the rings of a planet. This halo represents the realm of a Childe.

”Of course, it's possible to increase one's affinity through hard work and persistence. In addition, a higher tier Element like our Light Element makes it easier to breakthrough realms, so regardless of your results, hold your head high.”

Leonel smiled lightly in response. In regards to his affinity, he wasn't too worried. Even if it really did turn out to be low, he would still find a way to use this magic system to form his Tenth Node.

The young mage finally stepped down from the platform with a flushed face. He was a bit excited. He had actually managed to touch the barrier of the Fourth Star. His hard work had definitely paid off. After all, since he could be here, it meant he had rendered great service to Camelot's armies.

Seeing that he was finished, Leonel took a step forward, seemingly not realizing the number of gazes that followed his back.

He climbed the steps and stood on the platform, his expression calm as he stretched his hand forward.

WENG! WENG! WENG!

A blinding light suddenly swept out in all directions.

Lionus raised his eyebrows up in shock. If it was just that Leonel had a high affinity, it would be easy to accept. But this... what was this?