So I Became a Witch and Started Doing Daily Quests

Chapter 217: Guardian Studies

“The meaning of guardianship is simple—it’s nothing more than guarding and protecting. And the objects of guardianship come in many forms: it could be oneself, others, or of course, a particular symbolic concept—”

Professor Uta’s lecture style remained consistent with how he had always conducted his classes.

Though he was often teased by Vivian for speaking too slowly, Janna actually quite liked this style of teaching.

“In Guardian Studies, the objects of guardianship are broadly categorized into two types. One is tangible: for example, living creatures, priceless objects, or a physically existing nation. The other is intangible:

Like sound, memory, promise, emotion, or soul. All of these can be guarded using different means of mysticism through [Guardian].”

As he spoke, Professor Uta took out a small radio from his Interdimensional Storage Pouch and placed it on the podium.

At the same time, with a tap of his finger, a small shield in the shape of an eggshell appeared around the radio.

“This is a basic [Guardian Barrier], and its primary function is to protect the radio from any damage.”

As he said this, a [Magic Missile] flew from Professor Uta’s fingertip and hit the Guardian Barrier around the radio, rippling like water, but leaving the radio inside completely unscathed.

“However, while this barrier can protect the physical radio, it doesn’t provide any guardianship over intangible sound.”

With another tap of his finger, the radio was turned on, and a stream of light and melodious classical music flowed gently from the speakers on either side.

“Hence the [Soundproof Barrier]—”

Using the same method, Professor Uta proceeded to demonstrate [Odor Isolation], [Bright Light Concealment], [Hostility Alert], and [Invisibility Barrier], which were relatively standard forms of witchcraft. He then demonstrated more advanced Guardian-type witchcraft such as [Dream Guard], [Memory Guard], [Soul Guard], and [Group Guard].

This dazzling array of spell demonstrations had thoroughly awed the apprentices below the podium—including Houston, who had seemed distracted at first.

“Who would’ve thought Guardian-type witchcraft had this many variations—”

As a Guardian-type apprentice with a B-level [Sturdiness] talent, Houston only now gained a systematic understanding of Guardian-type witchcraft.

In the past, during missions, he relied mostly on crude uses of his Wizard Talents and a high-priced Enchanted Shield to brute force his way through.

While this worked against ordinary magical beasts, it proved ineffective when facing Undead, spectral beings, or magical beasts skilled in mental attacks. Meanwhile, seated beside him, Janna—due to her regular habit of reading in the library—actually knew more about Guardian-type witchcraft than this “ignorant” Guardian-type apprentice next to her.

Unlike the basic spells such as [Soundproof Barrier], [Odor Isolation], and [Bright Light Concealment], the [Dream Guard], [Memory Guard], and [Soul Guard] spells Professor Uta demonstrated just now were clearly part of the curriculum for Advanced Guardian Studies.

According to Janna’s knowledge, just like Advanced Contract Studies, Advanced Guardian Studies at White Coral Academy was bound by confidentiality clauses, requiring enrolled wizards to keep its content strictly secret.

Thus, for Janna to engage in complete knowledge acquisition, she had two options: either sign a fifty-year “Loyalty Contract” with White Coral Academy, or qualify for advanced studies at the White Tower in Dordogne through her own merit.

Between the two, Janna, who was unwilling to sacrifice her freedom, would definitely choose the latter.

“Though there appear to be many kinds of Guardian-type witchcraft, in the end, it all comes down to one's grasp of different barrier models and the meticulous control over each magical node. As long as you master these two basics, even the most complex barriers can be constructed with ease.”

After this lengthy prelude, Professor Uta finally guided the apprentices to open their textbooks and began teaching the first chapter—model construction and deconstruction of the [Soundproof Barrier].

“Ha~”

As class time ticked on, even Houston, who had been doing his best to pay attention, began to yawn.

“Janna, don’t you think Professor Uta’s classes are especially sleep-inducing?”

“Not really, I think they’re quite good.”

Watching Houston yawn repeatedly, Janna couldn’t help but recall Vivian’s typical state during Ancient Magic History class.

“Ugh, if I had known, I wouldn’t have sat in the second row.”

With yawns piling on, Houston had already half collapsed over his desk. However, being seated in such a prominent spot, he didn’t dare to actually fall asleep.

“As long as you don’t snore, Professor Uta won’t care.”

After all, Vivian, who always preferred to sit in the front row with Janna, often fell asleep halfway through class.

Yet in such cases, Professor Uta always adhered to his “learn if you want” teaching philosophy, never deducting classroom grades for it.

“Forget it, I should pay attention—after all, I used Academic Credits to enroll in this course.”

Despite what he said, Houston’s eyes gradually closed, and before long, he had drifted into a peaceful slumber.

“All right, that’s all for today’s class. Dismissed.”

“Goodbye, Professor Uta—”

With class officially over, the apprentices who had been drowsy just a second ago immediately regained alertness—including Houston, who had spent most of the class asleep.

“Janna, did Professor Uta assign any homework before leaving?”

Wiping the drool from the corner of his mouth and looking at Janna, who was just about to stand up, Houston asked curiously.

“Next class, he’ll randomly call on a few people to demonstrate the [Soundproof Barrier] on the spot. Aside from that, he didn’t say anything else.”

“Just the [Soundproof Barrier]? That’s not too bad.”

As a relatively simple Guardian-type witchcraft, Houston had already learned the [Soundproof Barrier] long ago. That’s why he felt comfortable sleeping through today’s class.

“Janna, do you have any plans later? Want to grab lunch together—” Check latest chapters at noveⅼfire.net

“No thanks, I’ve got another elective class this afternoon, so I need to head back to the dorm to prepare.”

Hearing this, Houston’s eyes widened in disbelief as he looked at Janna.

“Another elective class? Just how many electives did you sign up for?”

“Only four—”