Chapter 263: Arcanist
Tyrantil looked carefully at Lina in front of her. He had long heard Henry talk about his genius sister. It only took this girl a little more than a year to master several zero-level spells by relying on self-study. As an archmage who had taught unmatheless disciples, he knew very well how terrifying this talent was.
However, Lina's penchant for dangerous experiments gave Tyrantiel some headaches. One Merikan was enough to worry about, and I really don't know what would happen when they got together. After thinking about it for a while, he still nodded slightly and accepted this girl, after all, it was still very tempting to be able to teach a genius in person.
"Master, these children are all in your hands. I still have a lot of things to deal with, so I won't bother with that. With that, Henry touched Ellen and Liv's heads and gently pushed them over.
Tyrantil stroked his gray beard, then took the hands of the two little ones and nodded at Henry. "Don't worry, I'll tell Taling to take care of them. Also, those heavy manas are very good, and I've already researched some eyebrows, so I'll send you a copy of the results in a while. ”
Henry bowed, took his wife's hand, and used the "group teleportation technique" again to return to the Baldur's Gate mansion. Seeing Shi Kodi's worried expression, he gently kissed his wife's forehead and comforted, "There's nothing to worry about." Master Tyrantiel is experienced in teaching apprentices, and Liv and Eren will be fine. ”
Shikoudi hugged her husband and asked in a low voice, "Can I go to see it often?" After all, the two of them are still a little young, and they are really a little relieved. ”
"Of course, but not too often. Otherwise, it will mess up the master's teaching plan. It's limited to once every two months. Henry thought about it for a moment and agreed to his wife's request. Although he was well aware that learning magic was best to remain isolated. Only in this way can you devote yourself to it without being disturbed by the outside world. But who can refuse a mother to visit her child?
After the wife is settled. Henry hurried away. Gladia met her husband's new lover at the mansion, and she greeted Doris lukewarmly and returned to the bedroom. As the daughter of a nobleman, Sykodi had long since adapted to the fact that men were looking for lovers outside. After all, Henry doesn't have many lovers, and she has to know her brother Anta. The Duke of Silver Shield kept at least thirty mistresses outside.
Upon returning to the mage tower on the island, Henry immediately sought out Borken and began to learn the techniques of the Arcanists. For him, women are just the embellishments of life, and only strong strength and infinite knowledge are the goals of life. The two men sat on the top floor of the Mage Tower to discuss the magic of the Nessera period, and the heated discussion lasted for five days before stopping.
Borken rubbed his forehead tiredly and said with a wry smile, "I have already told everything I know. I really don't understand why you have to learn this. It seems to me that Arcanists are a bit slow to cast spells, and they don't have as many spells they can master as they do now. ”
"You see, my friend, that everything about mages is built on a magic web. Once in the lower or outer planes, where the web is weak, the mages become extremely vulnerable. In some places where the mana fluctuations were too chaotic, they didn't even dare to cast spells. But Arcanists are completely different. All Arcanists draw energy directly from the essence of magic to construct spells, and they have no need for a magic web or fear of frenzied fluctuations in mana. After saying that, Henry rubbed his somewhat dry eyes. He knew very well that the Goddess of Magic would eventually be killed by Shirek, the Prince of Lies, and Share, the Lady of Shadows, and that not only the Magic Web, but also the Shadow Web would collapse.
Borken nodded. Then he warned with a serious expression: "That's right. Keep in mind, though, that once you've transformed into an Arcanist, you can't believe in any gods. And when he came into contact with the essence and became a Grand Arcanist. None of the Priest's healing spells will work on you. ”
"Ha Luha, don't worry about this. I'm not one of those gods of nature. As a primitive druid who obtained his magic from nature, my magic and ideas do not conflict with those of the Arcanists. Henry laughed and explained the philosophy of his Druids.
Borken's eyes lit up after hearing this, and after a long moment he sighed slightly. "What an incredible theory. If only you had been born in the time of Nesser, then our great magical civilization and floating city might be able to survive. ”
Henry stood up and patted Borken on the shoulder and comforted, "Don't sigh, although Nessera has been destroyed, we can rebuild a new magical civilization by working hard. I've heard that the number of people in the city's academy district who have come to learn magic is already over six hundred, and if we keep picking out talented apprentices from there, this goal will be achieved sooner or later. ”
At the mention of the apprentice, Borken smiled with satisfaction. "Yes, I go there a lot. When I think of those energetic apprentices, I feel that the future is full of hope. Maybe in a few decades you will have a large number of mages, and there is a good chance that this goal will actually be achieved. ”
"Of course, I'm looking forward to the future. Now, it's time for us all to go get some sleep. With that, Henry waved at Borken and walked straight through the portal back to Baldur's Gate mansion. As soon as he entered the door, he hurried back to the bedroom and turned on the system.
Henry. Angome (Absolute Neutral) Classes: Mage (Arcanist) Level 16 2514801/2625000, Druid Level 14 2504800/3000000
Force: 17
Dexterity: 19
Constitution: 17
Intelligence: 23
Wisdom: 21
Charisma: 19
You have gained a new class (Arcanist). Spell slots can be converted into arcs for Arcanist casting, 1 arc for 1 spell slot, 2 arcs for 2 spell slots, and so on. Both spell levels and known spells are common, and can be converted at will. When converted into Arcanist form, the cast speed is reduced to half and cannot be healed or beneficial by the Priest.
Henry jumped for excitement when he saw the description of the Arcanist. This means that he can convert low-level spells into arcs, which can then be used to unleash high-level magic. It's just as convenient as the blue bars in some games, and you don't have to prepare a day in advance. This comes at the cost of halving the cast speed, but it's definitely a big deal. The most important point is that I have finally gotten rid of the restrictions of the magic net, and in the future, even in areas where the magic net is weak, I can cast spells stably.
Excited, Henry simply took a shower and lay down on the bed and fell asleep. Five days and five nights of study in a row left him exhausted, and it only took a few seconds for him to fall into a deep sleep. While he was resting, a mixed force of six hundred men escorted more than two thousand civilians and hundreds of wagons out of the city in the direction of the Durag Tower.
Rayson couldn't help but smile as he stared at the huge team. As the supreme commander of this convoy, he was well aware of his tasks. Before leaving, the Supreme Military Governor Corey personally told him that he must firmly hold the strong fortress. From the serious expression of the chief, it could be seen that the top of the principality attached great importance to this place. As long as you work hard and don't go wrong, it's very likely that you will get a title of nobility when you leave the army.
As soon as he thought of this, Rayson was enthusiastic. He shouted at his deputy: "Let everyone move faster, I hope to reach the Tower of Durag within a week." ”
"But sir, there are a lot of old people and children in the team, and if you go too fast, they won't be able to keep up." The deputy glanced at the team and said in embarrassment.
Rayson pointed to the wagons full of supplies and yelled, "You idiot, won't you throw those who are not physically fit into the wagons?" Also, send a few more scouts to the front to investigate, I don't want anything to go wrong with this mission, understand? ”
The deputy was so excited by his roar that he immediately gave a military salute and shouted: "Yes! Sir! I'll do it. ”
Soon, the old man and the children were put into the carriage. Without these drags, the speed of the team skyrocketed. It took Rayson and everyone only seven and a half days to reach the gate of the Tower of Durag. He first sent people to expel all the tourists and merchants around him, and then asked Robert's thieves to start cleaning the traps inside.
A large number of civilians, under the protection of the army, in units of 200 people, began to carve out farmland and establish villages in the surrounding areas. Seeing that everything was going on in an orderly manner, Rayson finally breathed a sigh of relief. He first sent someone to clean the upper floor, which was no longer free of traps, and then moved in with the officers.
The trap removal went well, and it only took three days for the elite thieves to finish their job and quietly leave. It took the soldiers a day and a half to clean the basement floors, which would later be their barracks. After taking over the Tower of Durag, Rayson immediately formed two patrols to encircle and suppress the surrounding goblins and kobolds.
Under the siege of the army, these guys, who often harassed the construction of the village, were quickly swept away. Without the annoying monsters, the surrounding villages were quickly built. As soon as the civilians built their houses, they couldn't wait to start cultivating the farmland. Although this year's agricultural season has passed, you can still grow some vegetables and potatoes.
In order to protect the newly established villages in the surrounding area, Rayson ordered his soldiers to build several wooden watchtowers around them. If a monster or thief is detected, the person guarding it can light a firewood to warn you. Seeing that everything was on track, he immediately sent someone back to Baldur's Gate to report the news. (To be continued......)