In just a few short years, Augustus had defeated most of the Wizard Organizations along the East Coast, from north to south, from east to west, subjugating them all, thus establishing the mighty Black Spirit Empire. Over the following years, he solidified the entire Black Spirit Empire thoroughly.
During this process, Augustus encountered no difficulties or challenges whatsoever—it all went smoothly.
He realized that all the various problems encountered during the establishment of the Black Spirit Empire had already been taught to him while he was learning from the old man. Initially, he did not know the purpose of these teachings, only memorizing them out of fear of punishment, and only when he really applied them did he discover their astonishing effect.