Volume 1 Departure Chapter 47 Do the gods all play cards?
"Mr. Seurlick, the people who live in the world are very fond of digitizing the characteristics of an object. The advantage of digitalization is that it is possible to compare different transactions intuitively, and then choose the better one. Presumably Mr. Thurlick is no exception, right? ”
Labis is not a living resident, but a god from another world. Although I don't know how she "haunts" in this world, she is obviously not the kind of little girl who is new to the world, doesn't know what to ask, and will make all kinds of jokes.
"As a god, I have a spiritual strength far beyond that of mortals. At the same time, physically, the bodies of the gods are also far superior to those of mortals. The strength of the spiritual realm is measured by the three basic attributes of intelligence, will, and perception, and the strength of the physical body is determined by the three items of strength, dexterity, and constitution. Mr. Seurik, it should be noted that the strength of the gods is far greater than that of mortals. If we talk about ordinary people in this world, the average quality of these six items is 1, that is, the energy level is 1. Then each of the three basic attributes that determine the strength of the god's physical body is more than 10,000 in terms of energy level. And the three basic attributes that determine the strength of the spiritual realm, converted into energy levels, are at least 100,000. With the powerful spiritual power of 100,000 energy levels to mobilize the power of the 'Extreme Source', there is no need to go through the regular spell casting process to cast spells. No spells, no gestures, no circles. All it takes is a thought, an idea, and a spell is as simple to a god as a mortal breath. There is a good description of the power of the gods in this world, and I think it is very apt. 'Words follow the law', which is often referred to as 'divine words'. ”
A small mirror appears in Labis's hand. It is a small oval-shaped mirror with a silver border. The back of the mirror depicts halberds and swords staggered on the seven-pointed star.
"The study of magic in the mortal world has led to the development of magical civilization and the progress of society. As I mentioned earlier, with the gradual deepening of the study of spells, many different schools have emerged, showing the power of the 'Ultimate Source' in a variety of ways. Although I am very reluctant to admit it, it is also a fact that must be admitted, the gods have not played a very active role in promoting the development and progress of magical civilization, and even some gods have played the opposite role. In the philosophy of the great man of the kingdom in which Mr. Shulick lived, it was not possible to 'keep pace with the times'. We enjoy the offerings of the mortal world, but many times we interfere in the development of the mortal world and hinder the progress of the mortal world. More often than not, the gods want to recreate the golden age of the First Age, rather than the colorful, multifaceted and concurrent world. This is one of the main reasons why Elune chose to come to earth, as the gods will always inadvertently repeat the mistakes they have made. ”
Labis looked a little sad.
"The development of spells doesn't make a lot of sense to the gods. In the Second Age, there were gods who were revered as the 'Gods of Magic', and in the Third Age, there were more gods related to sorcery than twelve. Although they were able to do their part, they still did not play a positive role. Much of the duties and missions of the magical gods were focused on the spread and popularization of spells. Although innovation and research are also encouraged, innovation and research are never the first and are often in the bottom of the list. The study of magic is not encouraged, but not forbidden, and is more often ignored. And after a very long time, the gods have always been accustomed to looking for the same or similar ways to solve problems from old examples, rather than dealing with problems from a new perspective and a new way. After all, experience can be used to solve problems, so why use a solution that you don't know if it works? Sometimes experience is the worst enemy, and overturning what is already done is the most difficult thing. It's the same with spells. Maybe the new spells will be exactly what you need, but multiple 'old' spells will be just as good as you're going to be. Then most of the gods, and even the caster, will be used to choosing the 'old' spell. Because the 'old' spells have been baptized by time, they can be predicted in advance in terms of safety and results. ”
The small mirror slowly floated towards Fang Qiuling, hovering in front of him.
"Mr. Schulick, he has done so much foreshadowing, and he has also told a lot of secrets. I'm sure you're curious to know how the gods manipulate real things with their minds. But unfortunately, this part of the information cannot be disclosed to Mr. Seurik for the time being, and Mr. Shulick's strength is still relatively weak at present. Knowledge is power, and power needs a vehicle to match it. All that Mr. Schulik can afford at present is to understand the purpose. The law, the law of the root, the gods have the power to manipulate the law of the root, and are able to interfere with the law of the root for a certain period of time, which in turn causes the distortion of the law of the root. ”
Labis tapped lightly on the mirror.
It is as if it were droplets of water on the surface of a calm lake, and a series of ripples slowly spread around the mirror.
"Although Mr. Thurik cannot be told what the Root Law is, and Mr. Thurik cannot be allowed to directly have the way to obtain power from the 'Highest Source', there are still ways to work around. Originating from the creation of the First Age, this method began as a toy for the gods as a pastime, and then became a tool for simulation and deduction. The gods of the ages have incorporated their own powers, eventually becoming cards that contain the power of the roots. Mr. Schulick, I think you know what it is, right? ”
Fang Qiuling nodded, reached out and took out a heavy book from the storage bag. Flipping through the album, delicate cards appeared in front of me: "I know. It's a traveling mage. Travel through different time and space, different worlds, have their own inherent realms, and are powerful spellcasters. The Traveling Mage is one of the very few people who can grasp the 'props' of the Root Law as a mortal. The 'item' that contains the power of the Law of the Root should be a Destiny Card. That's the form of the card I have in my hand. ”
"That's right, it's a Destiny card." Labis nodded with a smile, "Among the tens of millions of intelligent beings, there will only be one with 'Tinder'. This unspeakable talent gave this intelligent being the opportunity to become a traveling mage. Among those who have the 'fire' in their lives, only a very small number have the opportunity to ignite the 'fire' and awaken to become a traveling mage. Most of the time when a traveling mage ignites the 'fire' is when they are facing a great crisis or trauma, but it is not a general rule, and the awakening process of each traveling mage is different. A near-death experience may ignite a 'spark', but a life-changing epiphany or meditation may also allow the caster to grasp the transcendent truth and step into the realm of a traveling mage. ”
"Miss Labis, how can you become a traveling mage? And what is this mirror? ”
If nothing happens, this mirror should be the key to becoming a traveling mage.
Fang Qiuling knew very well that his current strength was very poor, and he could only hide when he met the "rookie killer", so it was imperative to quickly improve his strength. But Fang Qiuling also knows that the improvement of strength cannot be achieved overnight. The improvement of strength must be consistent with the improvement of the heart and vision, if there is no strength but no strong enough inner support, then it is a matter of time before it falls. There needs to be a power that can provide sufficient security for a short period of time, but this power cannot be used often, and it is not strong enough to cause psychological imbalance in the holder.
"I am also a Traveling Mage, and I am a Senior Traveling Mage, and I can directly ignite Mr. Thurik's 'Tinder'. This is a way for the traveling mage to carry out the lineage, master and apprentice. This mirror is my 'tinder'. After lighting the 'Tinder', the Traveling Mage usually sets a goal for his life, a distant goal. Traveling mages will spend their lives exploring the multiverse, discovering strange secrets and experiences, and penetrating deep into their own souls. Therefore, the life of a traveling mage is full of choices and self-determination, and is no longer limited by the world or fate. It has the freedom to come and go at will and the power of spells. If he wants to, the traveling mage has a way to leave his name in history. ”
Labis folded her hands on top of her legs, sat down and asked:
"Thurik V. Norn, would you like to become a traveling mage apprentice and make it your mission to explore the mysteries of the multiverse?"
Fang Qiuling also sat upright, and replied solemnly: "Yes, I am willing to become a traveling mage apprentice. Make it your mission to explore the mysteries of the multiverse. ”
Elune has been surviving for more than a month, plus Xiao Hanyun's hearing and seeing in the past few days. Fang Qiuling has clearly realized that the peaceful life is not about to go away, but has already gone away. Since it is gone, then go away, the important thing is the present, it is the present. So now he has no resistance to becoming an Adventist.
"Shulick V. Norn, whether he is an Adventist or a traveling mage, is just an identity. They will give you a lot of advantages, but they will also have the responsibilities, obligations, and enemies to match. Are you ready to face difficulties and obstacles? ”
"Yes. Whether it's hard or difficult, I'm going to face it calmly. ”
Life is incredibly hard. All roads lead to Rome, and some people were born in Rome. As an inconspicuous ordinary person, if you want to get ahead in society, you must seize every possible opportunity. Chicken Soup for the Soul always tells everyone that opportunities are always in front of us, and it depends on whether there is an eye for discovery. Fang Qiuling has been working for several years, he has long stopped drinking such chicken soup, what he wants to eat is chicken, it is chicken legs!
Now that there is an opportunity in front of us, should we seize it? The answer, of course, is yes. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles there are, we must continue to move forward. With a thorny road ahead and bottomless cliffs behind, the only way to survive is to overcome all odds and move forward.
"Finally, Thurik V. Norn, when twilight falls, are you willing to fight twilight and never die? Are you willing to cut through the darkness and find the only way? Are you willing to step up and take it upon yourself to protect the fire of civilization? ”
A huge will suddenly came. The will is like a vast ocean, vast but incomparably silent.
It's immense, but you can see the end at a glance. It's not scary, but it's joyless. It roars and rages, but it is silent as far as the eye can see.
- Dusk.
An ordinary, but special phrase suddenly appeared in Fang Qiuling's mind.
Not awe, not fear; Not love, not hatred; Not sublime, not insignificant. Everything is reflected in an image - the desert, the lifeless desert.
There is no sound, no life, not even the wind is nowhere to be seen. It is as if time has been frozen in this moment, and this moment is the present, the past, and at the same time eternal.
"This ...... What is it? ”
The body involuntarily trembled slightly, and the mental realm seemed to sound the alarm.
"This is dusk. The ultimate enemy of civilization has come to extinguish the 'fire'. Labis's voice was like a fountain of sweetness, but she repeated the question she had just asked, "Mr. Thurik, are you willing to fight the twilight and never die?" Are you willing to cut through the darkness and find the only way? Are you willing to step up and take it upon yourself to protect the fire of civilization? ”
Fang Qiuling gritted his teeth, and his huge will completely suppressed him in the spiritual realm. Now he could no longer speak, and his limbs were as stiff as stone.
The first thing that starts to blur is the vision. The sweat dripping from his forehead slid into his eyes, and his vision immediately blurred, and then gradually fell into darkness. The second thing that dissipates is hearing, and at first you can still hear the sound of breathing, the sound of blood flowing, and the sound of bones rubbing in your body, but as the sound fades away little by little, everything becomes silent. Then there is the sense of taste and smell, both of which fade at about the same time and become imperceptible. As for the sense of touch, it is lost as early as the moment when the limbs stiffen.
The loss of the five senses seems to make time meaningless, and all efforts, all resistance, and all struggles are meaningless. Everything fell silent.
INTERVIEWER Do you just wait for the end of your life?
After a moment of silence, a firm voice issued a negative "no"!
You only have one life, and you shouldn't give up casually. Even if you want to give up, it should be after giving everything and dying.
- Nope!
More voices spoke no. The silent space gradually became noisy. It becomes boiling.
I don't know how long it took, Fang Qiuling suddenly found that he could see it again. This vision is not through the eyes, but through the mind.
- Mirrors.
A small oval mirror with a silver border. The front of the mirror reflected Fang Qiuling's figure, and the back side depicted the war halberds and long swords that were staggered on the seven-pointed star.
A moment later, a flame ignited on the mirror, which gradually turned into a raging flame, an eighth-colored flame.
- What is it?
There is no need to answer, and the answer is directly obtained in my heart - the fire of the soul, which is the "fire" of the traveling mage.
Then there was a flash of light. The five senses that have dissipated have returned.
The first thing that catches the eye is Labis's concerned application, then the vague scent of ink that reverberates from the tip of her nose, then the touch of the clothes, the slight astringency in her mouth, and the soft voice in her ears.
"Congratulations, Mr. Seurik. You did it. The 'fire' of the traveling mage has been ignited. ”