"You know what? Many people mistakenly believe that magic is just a power, a power that can change one's destiny and make oneself great.

But they don't understand the nature of magic at all!

The most precious and essential thing in magic is creation!

It can be a technique, it can be a knowledge, or it can be a tool to defend oneself or defeat the enemy.

Arcane, magic, special abilities, and even the powers used by the gods are all forms of magic.

Especially after the goddess of magic weaves all the energy scattered in the world into a magic net in a certain sequence, all spells are easier and more convenient, but this also makes many mages give up exploring the truth and the essence of magic.

They were content with the convenience provided by the magic web, with their superior social status, and with the wealth that magic could bring.

Only a very small number of top spellcasters who feel the upper limit of the magic net and the restrictions of the goddess of magic on mortals will choose to break free from the constraints of the magic net and use the primordial magical energy to build their own spell models.

Although this is difficult, and it also requires a lot of additional consumption and waste, it can break through the confines and limitations and create legendary magic that is more powerful than the Nine Rings spell.

You must know that in the golden age of the ancient Nethrel civilization, the Grand Arcanist could easily cast more than ten rings of powerful ** magic, they created the Floating City, created the core of Mithera that could draw energy from the magic web, and Karthas was even able to kill one of the most powerful gods of the time with a twelve-ring magic.

But look at how many mages still have the courage to do such a thing?

Your minds are confined to a small space, and the god's lackey in Ilminster has declared magic a dangerous force, and has warned everyone not to use it as much as possible.

Absurd!

Starting today, I will lead you back to the glory of magic, explore the deepest mysteries hidden behind the web, and unravel the hidden truths!

Rejoice, my servant, a new era is about to dawn......"

Standing on a spiral-shaped staircase in the public area of the North Tower, Zhang Cheng addressed in an impassioned tone to a dozen of his men who had been transformed into dragons.

Exactly, he needed to make these ambitious guys have a clear goal so that they wouldn't get into infighting again after taking over the Arcane Brotherhood, and by the way, draw a big pie.

Since Delta has not yet broken the obstacles left by Aklem Gris, he has not been able to enter the central control room, nor can he control the entire mage tower like the former, resulting in a serious lack of security, and he is not willing to stay in the central spire unless necessary, but lives in the magic crystal tower formed by the replica of the broken magic crystal, and does not have to worry about being snooped on.

As Waterdeep's armies moved overland toward Neverwinter, the nominal leader of the Arcane Brotherhood relinquished control of the spire altogether and devoted all his energy to the coming war.

Under the constant hints of the Shattered Demon Crystal, he was no longer that powerful mage, but instead a monster driven by infinity ** and ambition.

"So great master, do you mean that when we take power, the Arcane Brotherhood will abandon their original goal of controlling the Northlands and turn to delving into the mysteries of magic?" a man in his mid-thirties with messy brown hair looked up and asked feverishly.

In fact, he was an old fellow on the brink of death a few days ago, but the potion provided by the Moon Elves allowed him to regain his youth and strength.

In return, he must pledge allegiance to his new master and give everything he has.

Perhaps at first, this change made him a little resistant, but after seeing him in person, the resistance soon turned into an indescribable impulse, the urge to kneel down and obey and praise, as if the young man in front of him was the master he had been waiting for all his life.

Not only him, but almost all the mages and warlocks who have been transformed into dragons have similar feelings.

Through the power of the dragon's blood, Zhang Cheng was even able to distinguish everyone's emotions, and responded with a smile: "These two things are not in conflict. We can have a little fun while studying the mysteries of magic. ”

"Having fun?!" Valindra raised an eyebrow in surprise.

"Hehe, what, don't you think it's a very interesting thing to destroy the spirit and will of Erastro, the supreme leader of Silvermoon City?" Zhang Cheng curled the corners of his mouth and hinted meaningfully.

"Oh, can you tell me what you're going to do?" Valindra was clearly interested in the subject, and her eyes revealed intense curiosity.

Zhang Cheng shrugged his shoulders nonchalantly: "It's very simple." Hasn't she always appeared in the eyes of the world as a righteous, selfless, merciful and guardian?

We used this to create several tragedies, to make everyone realize that she is not omnipotent, and then to find a few potential targets from the victims to induce and cultivate.

At that point, these people will begin to wonder why the lady they admire has not come to protect them.

Why does tragedy only befall you?

It doesn't take long for suspicion and suspicion to turn into hatred, and then hatred turns into a strong sense of revenge.

Imagine if one day Erastro found out that the people she had tried so hard to protect hated her, and attacked again and again to kill her, would her spirit and will still be as strong as it is now?

If her spirit and will are no longer strong, will she fall like a paladin?

If she falls, will Silvermoon City still be Silvermoon City?

Will the other Goddess of Magic's chosen ones choose to turn against each other when they know about this, or will they desperately try to save her once noble soul?

There are so many unknowns to explore, and this is the game that a powerful spellcaster organization should play.

Things like expanding territory or world domination are too boring, and I don't mind secretly propping up a puppet or two to play around, but I don't put all my energy and resources into it.

Our goal is to be the black hand behind the scenes, not to come to the fore and be the target of countless people's attacks as we are now. ”

Hearing these words, which radiated evil in her bones, Varindra could not help but laugh wildly, and praised loudly as she laughed: "Hahahaha! My dear master, this idea is wonderful! You are simply the embodiment of conspiracy and evil! Allow me to express my most sincere respect to you. If one day you are going to put this plan into action, please leave it to me, I am very much looking forward to seeing the collapse of Astrastra's will. ”

"No problem. But now, I want you to inform Gar and prepare him and his army to take Luskan as soon as the army outside the city moves south......"