Flame Immunity.
This attribute, in simple terms, means the body's "flame resistance" or "magic resistance" is absurdly high!
Of course, this doesn't mean I'm invincible and can ignore any magic flames in this world.
But it's indeed very resistant to attacks!
"Shadow Erosion Fire, as one of the Eight Strange Fires, truly is powerful. The premise is that it's paired with the 'Shadow Fire Series Magic'!"
After Andrew crushed the fireball, he snorted and strode towards the opponent, "Come on, bring it on! Using Fireball Technique as a general Fire Magic paired with Shadow Erosion Fire is actually less powerful than pairing it with ordinary magic flames! Try using it on me again, throw another fireball at me!"
If a third party was present or if Barbara woke up, they would see a scene like this—
Pete quickly regained his composure, his will still firm. Alternating his hands, he hurled fireballs at Andrew like snowballs.
Yet Andrew advanced against the fireballs.
He slapped away each incoming fireball, one by one!
As if they weren't fireballs formed by the Eight Strange Fires but mere flies or mosquitoes.
As an Intermediate Magic Apprentice faced against an Advanced Magic Apprentice, after briefly falling into a disadvantage and nearly being eliminated—
Andrew finally turned the tables and gained absolute superiority!
At the same time, Andrew felt a moment of clarity: If I were also an Advanced Magic Apprentice, then even if the opponent used a damaging spell from the 'Shadow Fire Series' instead of Fireball, it still couldn't completely break through my "Flame Immunity"!
The Eight Strange Fires are like the golden finger of this Flame Realm.
As another golden finger, the Tear of the Water God is not inferior to the Eight Strange Fires, and can even suppress them!
Andrew finally understood the true significance of his Water Soul Constitution.
Survival.
Perception ability, movement ability, flexibility, coordination, adaptability, endurance, and the hidden attribute of Flame Immunity.
All are for two words: survival.
The Water Spirit Technique protects the soul, and the Water Soul Constitution preserves life.
Because only by staying alive can you extinguish the fire!
Perhaps this was the well-meaning intention behind the melodious female voice in the Tear of the Water God?
Perhaps this is why the first two basic abilities unlocked are mandatory, without choice!
"—Because this in itself is the best choice."
Andrew murmured in his heart.
He felt inexplicably warm and couldn't help but chuckle.
A soul and will unafraid of evil flames (Water Spirit Technique), combined with a body with first-rate durability that can withstand the Eight Strange Fires for a moment (Water Soul Constitution), together created the cornerstone for further extinguishing fire: Water Magic Power.
This is the true essence and logic of myself as a Water Mage.
Thinking of this, Andrew had already rushed in front of Pete.
A huge amount of Water Magic Power surged into his clenched fist: "After throwing so many fireballs at me, it's my turn to give you one hit!"
"... Damn!" Facing such an Andrew, Pete couldn't hold up.
He was a person of firm spirit.
Seeing Andrew crush his fireballs with his bare hands, he quickly regained his composure.
One fireball after another was thrown at Andrew.
Though amazed inside, his casting skills were as steady as a veteran.
But he really couldn't hold up.
Pete thought this guy isn't normal.
Possessing the speed of a Desert Hunter and the defense of a Flame Warrior? This is completely a monster! Who knows what he'd think if he knew Andrew was actually a Magic Apprentice like him, following the path of a Mage.
"Retreat."
Pete finally stopped throwing fireballs.
Seeing Andrew rushing towards him, he finally decided to change tactics.
"Shadow Stealth" was activated again.
He showed a tendency to merge into the shadows beneath him.
He planned to escape!
However, with a "snap," Andrew grabbed Pete's arm, exerting force and dragging Pete back out of the shadow.
"Oh, come on!"
Pete couldn't help but swear, "This is a bit of a bug, right?!"
At this moment, he no longer wanted to take all the credit himself, instead thinking of calling out for help: "Here—!"
With a bang.
Andrew's fist, as large as a sandbag and filled with Water Magic Power, landed squarely on Pete's face.
One punch, two punches, three punches.
Pete: "..."
He couldn't even call for help.
A face even more handsome and tender than Andrew's was beaten into a pig's head by the simple and brutal three punches!
"Don't... hit the face..." Pete really wanted to say.
But he ended up spitting out not words, but a mouthful of teeth!
Andrew hit hard this time.
First, because he was previously deceived by Pete and narrowly escaped death, which was a significant mental shock to Andrew.
Second, Andrew had an almost instinctive strong aversion to Pete—or rather, to Pete's Shadow Erosion Fire.
Somewhat similar to the instinctive affection he felt towards Barbara before.
But it was the opposite feeling.
The third reason: After understanding the principles of the Water Spirit Technique protecting the soul and Flame Immunity protecting the body, Andrew felt a sense of peace of mind that allowed him not to worry too much about his defense, naturally focusing more on offense!
How to describe this...
It's like finally installing two powerful "firewalls" on your computer, so you can finally browse illicit movies without restraint... ahem, just a joke.
In short, after knocking Pete down with three punches, Andrew temporarily stopped his hand.
Rationality urged him: Quickly finish this guy off, then leave.
Andrew indeed had no psychological burden of not finishing off the guy who almost killed him recently.
Moreover, he knew that by eliminating the owner of an Eight Strange Fire, along with the Seeds of the Water Spirit he crushed in the Living People Cemetery, he could unlock the third and final basic ability.
Andrew was really anticipating: What exactly is the third ability that stands alongside the Water Spirit Technique and Water Soul Constitution as the three fundamental abilities?
But Andrew temporarily held back.
Picking up the half-dead Pete—not that the offensive capability of the Water Soul Constitution was so strong, but that the body of an Earth Fire Mage was still very weak, and Andrew was the only odd one as a Mage with a strong body—he lifted Pete up.
Andrew lowered his voice and asked, "Do you want to live? If you want to live, answer my question—why are you hiding your strength?"
He could hear the turmoil and chaos in the town growing louder.
And it seemed to be approaching this way.
It probably wouldn't be long before other Magic Apprentices would search this area, right?
But Andrew remained calm.
Because he really cared: Why was Pete hiding his strength?
"In terms of strength, Pete may still be somewhat behind Cook and Sally.
He hid too deeply, lacking opportunities for practical combat experience, and couldn't fully translate his level into combat power."
Andrew thought, "But in any case, he could rank among the top five, maybe even the top three, under Hubert's apprentices.
So why hide?
Is there important information or intelligence behind this that I'm unaware of?