The days of being a spiritual mentor in Meiman

In the magic world, there is such a school.

During lunch, Schiller said this to Bruce. He lowered his head slightly and placed the food on the plate, as if he was organizing his words. After a while, he continued to speak.

Most people think that the founder of this school was Constantine, but that's just because he had a wide circle of friends, and his friends were all impressed by him.

From ancient times to the present, magicians have been looking for ways to use magic without paying a price. Most people give up after trying a few times. Human beings are inherently unable to compete with those powerful beings and can borrow their magic. The power is already a fluke, if you don’t give it back, it will be difficult to reach the sky.”

Bruce's eating movement slowed down because he seemed to have a premonition of what Schiller was going to say next.

I know why you are interested in magic. During the time Constantine was in Gotham, you have been following in his footsteps, and he has been reminding you not to try to resurrect anyone with magic.

What he said makes sense, because whether you ask gods or demons to resurrect someone, it is equivalent to handing over your own weakness. What was originally a fair deal will immediately turn into someone whipping you with a whip. Go forward.

The fundamental reason why Constantine has been playing this game for so many years without breaking down is that he has no weaknesses. He lets the devils and gods know that no matter how they torture him and his friends, he will never bow his head, and no one can take advantage of him. .”

He uses unimaginable willpower to force his trading partners to only offer relatively fair conditions. He even has the power to fight back against demons and gods who want to play tricks. Once such an image is established, powerful creatures will also fear.

So, if you let any powerful outsider know that you have been thinking about resurrecting someone for many years, then even if you don't take the initiative to find them, they will continue to seduce you, and even threaten you with the image of your relative. You, until every ounce of value is squeezed out of you.”

Bruce looked at Schiller, then lowered his head to cut the steak and said: Thomas is back, and Martha... maybe sleeping is not the wrong choice. It is better than becoming a clown, right?

I'm glad you think so, but I don't mean to keep you away from the wizarding world.

I'm confused. Bruce stabbed the tip of the knife into the steak and said: If you and Constantine used the same method and suffered as much as he did, then there is no reason for you to drag me into the mud again. , you have been trying desperately to push me down another path for several years.

Indeed, in the society of ordinary people, there is no need for you to follow my path. Schiller also looked into Bruce's eyes and said: You are not hopeless, and there is no need to use madness as a sword to walk. People who take the path of me and Batman probably have no choice, but you are different.

I know that students respect their teacher and regard him as a role model. It is very normal to want to inherit his legacy. I have always wanted to push you to a different path, and you are quite complaining.

I didn't, Bruce replied immediately, still poking the meat with the tip of his steak knife.

Although in the society of ordinary people you have embarked on a different path and can use the knowledge you have learned and the power you have gained as weapons instead of madness, maybe on the other side of the world, you and I can walk On the same road.

Bruce's hand shook, and the tip of the knife made a harsh noise on the porcelain plate.

Schiller shook his head and said: The essence of our mutual torture is that I teach you, but I force you not to be me.

When we no longer have such conflicts, we can naturally develop a normal teacher-student relationship. This is exactly what I expect. Maybe magic will be a good entry point.

He hadn't moved since Bruce made the noise, and now he still stopped where he was, looking into Schiller's eyes and said, Are you going to teach me magic?

You can try, can't you? Schiller looked into Bruce's eyes quite gently. He has been very gentle recently, and this is the most exposed expression of his happiness.

The first thing Bruce thought of was the definition of the symptoms of autistic patients. Autistic patients usually do not like to take new steps, including but not limited to refusing to meet strangers, refusing to develop new relationships, and refusing to accept In a new environment, they will always live only in the imaginary world they are most familiar with. This is the source of their sense of security.

It is extremely difficult for an autistic person to judge a relationship and take a new step when the time is right, and Schiller had never done so before.

He rarely talked to Bruce about their teacher-student relationship. Although he was on the stronger side in this relationship, he almost never took the initiative to make changes. Accept the changes that something brings about in a relationship.

And now he wants to change Bruce's impression of the teacher-student relationship for the first time, or he also wants to change his own. After all, this teacher-student relationship accompanied by pain and blood is really not a good memory. If It's not a pretty good result, it really matches the city of Gotham.

Is there any room for reversal?

Bruce asked himself this, in another completely unfamiliar new world, under the guidance of Schiller, learning a new subject that he had never been exposed to and understood, would it really not turn into another painful and bloody tragedy? A feast?

People who have experienced unhealthy relationships will always have a pessimistic attitude towards relationships with others, and it will take a long time to heal, but Bruce knows how valuable a social invitation from an autistic person can be, and he has not forgotten it. The goal that I set in the first place.

No one has any choice in the matter of madness, Bruce thought, not even Batman, the Joker or Schiller, but no one has such strong willpower and patience to go with them, so he just said lightly, It’s hopeless,” and they think so, so they weaponize their madness.

But if Schiller had reached such a rash conclusion, then perhaps Bruce would not be Bruce now. Since he has become the savior, there is no lamb that he cannot save.

My pleasure. Bruce raised his glass and gestured to Schiller.

When Schiller picked up the glass, Bruce wasn't sure if he saw a hint of relief in his eyes, like a sigh of relief.

There is a banquet tonight, and you are going to visit friends. When are you going to teach me the magic that will prevent me from revealing my secrets at the banquet? Bruce asked after lunch.

Schiller said as he took him into the carriage, There's no hurry.

The carriage ride took a little longer this time, and Schiller took Bruce to Maia's Mirror Tower to buy gifts.

The Mirror Tower is a trading bazaar hanging upside down in the sky of Maia, but the products sold there are higher-end than those sold in the big markets in London, and most of them are specialties from the magical world.

Schiller took Bruce to a gem store. The dazzling array of ancient magic jewelry here made Bruce feel a little dazzled. But thanks to his girlfriend being a gem collector, Bruce chose the most special magic ring inlaid with opal in the store.

Afterwards, they took the magic carriage back to London, and saw a bookstore on the corner of a foggy street.

Bruce guessed who Schiller was going to bring him to visit, but he still sighed a little when he saw Constantine again.

This hell detective has completely lost his slovenly appearance. Although he still has some punk rock snobbery, his mental state is not at all improved.

He was forced to go ashore by Schiller with a loan to support, and there was another soul in his mind supervising him to prevent him from returning to the terrible life state of the past. Constantine was completely saved.

When Schiller and Bruce entered the bookstore, Constantine was sorting books with his back to them. Bruce could tell that most of the books in Constantine's bookstore were magic books, and many of them shone with evil luster.

Oh, you're here. Constantine said after turning his head and seeing Schiller.

When he saw Bruce behind Schiller, he was shocked. He even took a quick step back and fell into a pile of books. He opened his arms and said, If you don't want me to open a bookstore, just say so. It won't ruin it. All of London, right?!”

Schiller handed Constantine a small gift he had purchased in the Mirror Tower and said, Don't be nervous, it's just that I plan to teach him magic.

Constantine's hands began to shake. He glared at Schiller and said, Come for another four years, and then destroy London, Maia, or some other city?!

Not this time.

There won't be a ghost!

In the end, Constantine took Schiller's gift with a face full of complaints, opened it and took a look at it before putting it back on the shelf. Watching Schiller pick up a book and start reading, he still asked with some confusion: You're not Seriously? Are you going to let Bruce Wayne learn magic?

He is already a rich man at the top of the pyramid in the society of ordinary people. Do you still want him to become a great mage? Can you leave a way for an ordinary mage like me with mediocre talent and mediocre family background to survive?

I think you are quite comfortable being a second-rate bookseller. Schiller said sarcastically.

Forget it, everyone who is my friend and still alive today has two brushes. Thank you brothers for your love. Constantine sat down next to a pile of books and said, Life is pretty good.

Okay, let's get down to business. Schiller put down the book, looked at Constantine and said, Find me a few books that record the most secret, profound, and obscure magical knowledge, preferably with the same theme. .”

Constantine stood up from the ground with wide eyes, looked at Schiller with some confusion and said: The most secret, the most profound, the most obscure? This kind of book will gather dust even if it is placed on the demon monarch's bookshelf, you want it to dry Well?

Just tell me if you can get it, right?

Oh, am I a person who wants to challenge generals? Constantine snorted coldly, but he patted the hem of his windbreaker and went upstairs to find a book for Schiller.

After a while, he took out three tomes that were much thicker than bricks, and said: The occult world has experienced about three knowledge innovations. Before the first knowledge innovation, magic was a matter of money and leisure. , something that only talented nobles can play. At that time, it might take more than ten years to decipher a symbol.

These three books are all magic theories written in that era, which are classics written by ancient masters about the operating rules of magic in this world. Even though the occult world has become so prosperous now, not many people have the patience and knowledge to do so. To decipher these esoteric things they wrote.”

Constantine shrugged and said: After all, if you can use magic by negotiating terms with the devil in your dream, who cares about how magic works?

Very well, that's all.

Schiller nodded with satisfaction, then waved to Bruce who was looking at other books and said, Come here, Bruce.

Schiller looked down at his watch and said: There are about three hours until the banquet starts. Memorize these three books. Discuss these with whoever speaks to you at the banquet.

Constantine slowly widened his eyes, and Schiller showed a smile and said: I believe it won't be long before the news of a new genius magician in the magic world will spread throughout the world.

Magical World: Don’t come over!