All-around teacher at the magic academy

Chapter 170 The Fairy Butterfly's Attraction

With a weary body and a dazed look in his eyes, Rhine wandered back and forth on the street.

Only now has he truly realized that he had overestimated his abilities.

I originally thought that finding the lost cat and claiming the 10-ruble reward from its owner would be a piece of cake, as easy as picking up money from the ground.

However, when he actually started, he discovered that the task was far more difficult than he had imagined.

People were coming and going on the street, but the cat was nowhere to be seen.

Rhine couldn't help but sigh, "There's no such thing as a free lunch, let alone a windfall."

Even if it were possible, it would never happen to someone as ordinary as me.

He continued his aimless search through the streets and alleys, clutching the missing cat poster in the newspaper, which described the cat's appearance, the time it went missing, and the owner's address.

His mood grew increasingly heavy as he realized how inadequate his preparation for this mission was.

He only knew what the cat looked like and where its owner lived, but he knew nothing about where the cat had gone missing or its possible whereabouts.

If this information were already clear, he might not have had the chance to appear at all.

Searching for a lost cat aimlessly in this vast city is like looking for a needle in a haystack.

He had searched the area around the cat's owner's home thoroughly, asked the neighbors, and checked every possible hiding place, but the cat seemed to have vanished into thin air without a trace.

Rhine felt a wave of powerlessness, and he began to doubt whether he was truly capable of handling the task.

Prior to this, he had never searched for missing animals, and he was completely clueless about how to track a cat.

Looking back now, I realize that I was indeed being delusional and too rash.

As time went by, Rhine grew increasingly anxious.

He had wasted an entire afternoon, a time that could have been used to practice swordsmanship, improve his combat skills, or learn magic to enhance his magical power.

But now, he's doing something that seems hopeless.

He began to feel frustrated, this pointless drain on his energy leaving him feeling utterly defeated.

He even wondered if he should give up the bounty and go back to do something more meaningful.

Standing on the street, Rhine realized that this blind search was not a long-term solution.

He is a magician and should not rely on luck and physical strength to find lost items like an ordinary person.

He possesses magic, which is his advantage, and he should use that to solve the problem.

Once he had a clearer understanding, Rhine's mood immediately brightened. He realized that his previous approach had been a complete misconception; relying solely on luck would have yielded extremely low chances of finding the cat. He needed a smarter method, a more efficient approach.

However, he soon encountered a new problem: which magic should he use to find the missing cat?

Most of the magic he learned was about combat and escape, which might save his life on the battlefield, but was useless in this situation.

He never imagined that his magical skills would come in handy in such a situation.

Rhine sighed, realizing that his focus had been too narrow. He couldn't help it; being new to the place, he was too worried about his safety, afraid he wouldn't be able to protect himself in this dangerous world, so he had been concentrating on learning magic that could enhance his combat abilities.

He never considered that magic could be used in other aspects of daily life.

After wandering around for a while, Rhine returned once again to the place where he often borrowed books. This small library was both an ocean of knowledge and a safe haven for him.

He entered the library and went straight to the shelf specifically for magic books. There weren't many books on the shelf; most were tutorials on basic magic, but for Rhine, these basics were enough to solve his immediate problem.

His gaze swept quickly across the rows of books, finally settling on a seemingly ancient one.

Rhine carefully picked up the book; the cover was so worn that the title was almost illegible, but he could feel the magical aura emanating from it. He turned the pages and began to read intently.

As he expected, most of the book's contents were exploratory magic unrelated to combat.

There were spells about detection, about perception, and about finding hidden things. Rhine flipped through the pages, hoping to find a spell that would help him find the cat.

However, the more he looked, the more disappointed he became; none of the magic seemed to suit his needs.

Just as Rhine was about to close the spellbook and give up the search, his gaze was suddenly drawn to a special spell name—"Fairy Butterfly Attraction".

Rhine studied the "Fairy Butterfly Spell" carefully until he fully understood its principles and effects.

The key to this magic lies in opening a door to the fairy world and summoning a fairy butterfly through specific incantations and rituals.

These butterflies possess a unique sensory ability; they can track the source of a scent, whether it is an object or a living creature.

A plan quickly formed in Rhine's mind: he would first summon a fairy butterfly, then go to the cat's owner's house and have the butterfly sniff the cat's used litter box.

Once the fairy butterfly memorizes the cat's scent, it will be able to guide Rhine to the cat's location.

This method was both simple and effective, and Rhine felt a sense of pride in his own cleverness.

He now deeply understands the wide range of applications of magic. Magic is not only useful in battle; it can also solve various problems in life.

Combat is just one of the many uses of magic; the true charm of magic lies in its diversity and creativity.

Rhine was filled with curiosity and excitement, realizing that he knew far too little about the world.

Magic is not just about manipulating elements, but also about connecting with the elven world.

This discovery gave him a completely new understanding of the world of magic and filled him with curiosity about the elves.

He imagined those legendary elves, with long ears, graceful figures, and the ability to live in harmony with nature.

If we could really find the elves, what an exciting adventure that would be!

Rhine's heart was filled with a yearning for the unknown; he wanted to explore every corner of the world and uncover all its secrets.

However, he also knew that now was not the time to pursue such adventures.

The primary task is to learn the "Fairy Butterfly Spell," find the missing cat, and claim your 10 rubles.

Rhine refocused and began to carefully read every detail in the spellbook, making sure he could cast the spell correctly.