Chapter 11: Meditation
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With a place to train in peace, Link began to figure out how to draw and use the power of the gods in the real world.
Since even the craftsman has the imprint engraved on the soul, can he think that the ability to 'manifest imagination' obtained in the burial ground can also be used here? The skill book has become a destiny treasure, and the soul energy is one of the few real existences in the illusion world, and the skill book that has been transformed from inheritance to destiny treasure should also be able to change from virtual to real.
"Gonzalez, can the Destiny Artifact be brought here?"
"I thought you wouldn't ask this question that should have been asked in the first place. β
Link: "......"
I'm not stupid, okay, I just didn't think that far ahead for the time being.
"Although illusions are imaginary spaces based on dreams, they are not all fake. The earth also seems to be protected by the so-called law, so the second generation of gods can only rely on dreams to collect the power of faith they need, money, experience, and status are all virtual, only the demon spirit and soul energy are real, as long as the items made from them can be brought over. Of course, how much of the power in the illusion can be wielded depends on the person, and only those who truly have faith can use or wield its true power. β
Link wilted when he heard it, which was exactly what he lacked the most. That's not lip service, it's a sincere, heartfelt belief. He still resists the worship of gods, and used to think that the religion of the earth was the ignorance of the ancients, and he imagined that he created zΓ o. Even if you are exposed to a series of events that cannot be explained by science, the deep-seated thoughts in your heart cannot be changed. Moreover, except for the first generation, the gods on Edgar's side are all mortals with empty power, even if they are self-proclaimed gods, they are all intrigued, and they will do whatever it takes to enhance their own strength. He really couldn't worship such a 'god'.
Gonzalez high-fived, "That's why the gods of nature are going to get you here, Unbeliever." In a world ruled by gods like Edgar, faithlessness is rarer than lifeweavers. Whether it is true or false, in the needs of individuals or groups, they will stand in line with the authority and species of the gods, and the warriors believe in the god of war. Assassins believe in the god of shadows, and mages believe in the goddess of magic, these are rules set by the gods. The unbelievers will reduce their beliefs, and naturally become the most hated beings of the gods, and the unbelievers will even be banned by their own race at the instigation of the gods, and only the first generation of the gods of nature, who has become one with the planet, will accept believers without faith. After all, they are the world in themselves. Do you know what makes you the most unique? You don't believe in God, but you fear nature, and you're basically a hardcore subordinate that you can't take away. β
"Can't take it away?" Link didn't understand if it meant literally, or was it a hint of something else?
Gonzalez went on to explain. Edgar is a polytheistic believer, and although there is no restriction on changing the gods he believes in, each living being is only allowed to believe in one god, which is why it led to the rebellion of the gods that ended the Golden Age. The war between the gods is a battle for believers, and the Grim Reaper throws an olive branch to Link in order to draw the apostle of the gods of nature who broke the box of frost and cold to his side, and unfortunately, he meets an atheist. The reasons for the failure are obvious. One is that Link's own values and morals make him unable to accept the undead's slaughter of all living beings, and the other is that Link's atheistic concept greatly reduces the power of the Grim Reaper. The natives are both reverent and fearful of the gods. It's too late to be happy when you encounter such a thing, how can you refuse. And even if the lifeweaver from the earth does not have the high respect of the natives for the gods, it is difficult to refuse such a big temptation, after all, the current situation is that the undead are stronger, and after weighing the pros and cons, they will not refuse to become a winner. And not the loser.
Link twice refuses the Grim Reaper's recruitment, and Gonzalez can imagine how furious the Grim Reaper will be, and it seems that Frost will sit in the Lich King's position for a while longer until a suitable replacement is found.
After listening to Gonzalez's analysis, Link felt that what he said was very reasonable. But the question is, how do you get the legacy out?
Whether it is a child of nature or a craftsman, inheritance is a must-have tool.
Gonzalez gave Link an idea to depict the shape of the Destiny Artifact, and if he didn't have a name, he would give it a name, which would deepen his presence in Edgar.
"Is this reliable?" there is still a big difference between dreams and reality, and Link doesn't think it's useful to follow the 'think' in the fantasy.
Gonzalez didn't speak, but raised his right hand in a gesture of clenching his fist. As a burst of flame suddenly appeared, he had an extra golden spear in his hand, not the style used by ordinary infantrymen, but the kind of cavalry, which was at least three meters in sight.
Gonzalez stroked the barrel of the gun, which seemed strange to Link, because the 'gun' itself was not a solid metal, and the body to the handle of the gun was composed of bright flames, which was even more dazzling against the background of the galaxy of stars.
"Remember the soul energy I showed you? In order to avoid being polluted by the transformation of the undead, I specially made it into a weapon, thinking that the soul was left behind in the illusion after it was pierced. Maybe it was a lack of security, maybe it was a desperate desire to prove itself, and it appeared at the age of ten. It's more appropriate to say it's more concrete than a calling. Although skills can no longer be used by thinking and talking like in the illusion, some methods of the illusion can still be used. Gonzalez used the example of the spell-casting method that Su Wu had taught Link, "Using rituals and hints to help apprentices who are new to magic skip the most difficult perceptual part, this is not a game setting in the fantasy world to make the player get used to it, but it is real." β
In order to absorb the beliefs of more people, the second generation is also painstakingly using the most popular things among young people on the earth as an investment, killing monsters and upgrading to do tasks to gain experience, and although the original fantasy background is a bit inconsistent, it is not out of place. There are some people or things that are set up purely to level up in the fantasy world or carry out the main quest, and there is no zΓ i in the real world.
"For example?" Link thought of the Adventure Guild first, which is the most important way for players to level up early. However, the Mercenaries and Adventurers' Guild is a normal organization in a fantasy novel. He couldn't think of anything that was purely for the sake of a game, and that didn't exist in the real world.
"The old man who offers majors and side hustles in the corner of the adventurous union. As soon as Gonzalez reminded him, Link immediately remembered.
yes, that's the real npnetbsp;" In fact, the so-called majorγSide hustle here is a skill that requires a lot of time to study and a real profession.,Adding these elements to the fantasy world.,It's not just to increase the gameplay.γ Gonzalez turned the conversation to the side hustle and profession of the illusion, which was only an auxiliary store.
Skills may be fake. But the relevant knowledge is true, in order to lay a good foundation in advance for the life weaver who may come to the real Edgar in the future, so the player will have to experience it from the profession to the professional, which is the purpose of real people.
Gonzalez didn't say it, Link thought that the professional side hustle was just a popular element in online games nowadays, and the fantasy copy was purely to make the game more sense. It is easier to attract dreamers to indulge.
"Let's try the method I said first, the knowledge here can be explained slowly, you have to quickly master the use of the ability of the Child of Nature. Gonzalez reminded Link that while this place was hidden, it should not be stayed for too long, as it would make Alex suspicious for a long time.
Link tried to paint a mental picture of the inheritance according to the feeling in the illusion. But after tossing until his stomach growled, there was no response, and Gonzalez could only let him stop first.
"Looks like we're going to need to get someone else to help. β
"Who?"
"Girard, a magus exiled by Hohenheim. It is said that it is extremely dangerous to have a relationship with demons, and I don't want to go to him if I don't have a choice. β
Hearing that it was dangerous and related to demons, Link hurriedly stopped Gonzalez from taking the risk, saying that he could take his time and not rush it.
Gonzalez shook his head, a deep look of helplessness and worry on his face.
"You don't know Alex. If you can't be used by him now, he will be ruthless no matter what your identity is. I have no title for the Grand Duke. but no real power. You must take advantage of the fact that you are still safe and no one knows that you are a child of nature before you can master the ability to protect yourself. β
That's enough for you, Gonzalez.
Link didn't speak, silently following Gonzalez to the white tent at the other end of the camp. It's also a magical space, not as big as Dante, with shelves full of books on all four walls.
"Girard. β
Gonzalez's voice just fell. In the middle of the room, a middle-aged man dressed in a mage's robe flashed.
At first glance, Link first noticed that the hooked nose of this human mage named Gilard was so proportional to his facial features that it would make people subconsciously ignore his long, narrow and thin eyes.
"Your Excellency. Girard bowed slightly and saluted Gonzalez. Then his gaze fell on Link, "This is the rumored craftsman, right?"
The news spreads so fast...... Link glanced at Gonzalez, didn't he say that he would replace the craftsman with a scholar, it was not half a day, and almost the entire camp was about to know.
On the way to the mage's quarters, Link received an almost adoring gaze. A small number of them came from the soldiers who patrolled the station, and the vast majority were civilians in the central area, for whom the craftsman was only a legend in the ballad of the bard. In these times of despair, any good news can be uplifting, and Alex spreads the news of a human craftsman in Befast to every corner of the Watch Castle, despite Gonzalez's request.
Gonzalez coughed dryly, "Now that you know, I'll explain what I mean." I would like to ask you to teach him how to meditate. β
"Oh......" Gilard didn't say yes right away, but lengthened his tone.
Link saw the same look in his eyes as Abigail, curious, inquisitive, and interested.
"This is strange, usually the craftsman is a strange master who has mastered soul forging and soul enchantment, how can he not understand the meditation of the introduction to spells?"
Turning around by Girard, Link silently asked Gonzalez, "Why do you learn to meditate?"
Gonzalez just waved his hand and turned his head sharply, Girard's already thin eyes narrowed into a slit, "Nature's child!"
Link couldn't hold back any longer: "Didn't you say you can't sue people?"
Gonzalez remained silent, just looked at Girard, waiting for his answer.
Girard looked a little excited, looking at Link like a gourmand seeing a meal that he couldn't refuse.
"Good. The mage agreed, and in return, he asked for a strange object that Link had made himself.
"Yes. Gonzalez agreed in Link's place.
"So......" Girard slowly approached Link, "where do we start?"
"From scratch. Before Link could open his mouth, Gonzalez replied instead, "You think he's an apprentice who doesn't know anything." β
"Understood. Girard nodded, waving his hand. The room went black at once. He glanced at Gonzalez, who retreated playfully, and then Link and the mage were left in the dark space.
He thought that the curious Girard would ask questions, but instead he talked about the origin of the spell.
The god of magic is originally an elf, and the pillar of water, one of the four elements, is subordinate to the god. Whether it's ** or the perception of the elements, the humans of the Golden Age were much stronger than they are now. At that time, all living beings had a long lifespan, and it can be said that most of them were qualified to cast spells. The Ragnarok was a watershed moment, with a large number of second-generation gods being banished, countless species that had lost the protection of the gods becoming extinct in the war, and in order to punish the creatures who fought endlessly, the natural gods limited the lifespan of all beings, and even the elves, who were called the darlings of the gods, were no longer immortal. Unlike the god of shadows, who has changed several times, the new goddess of magic, who has replaced her predecessor, is still firmly in the priesthood, and she is one of the first and strongest three generations of gods in the human race.
Aren't the three strongest generations the Grim Reaper? Ordinary people don't know Hicks' true identity, and Link is suspicious, but it's hard to ask.
Girard went on to talk about the elements of perception: "There are many kinds of elements, they are everywhere, they are everywhere in Edgar, life is also made of elements, it can be said that human beings are born with the ability to cast spells, but they are limited by acquired conditions, and their abilities are not comparable to those of the most gifted elves. β
"Say so. The dwarves should be able to cast spells too?" Link couldn't help but say.
Girard stared at him for several seconds before answering, "You can ask the dwarves this question." Also, I don't like to interrupt when I give lectures. β
The corners of his mouth twitched. Link motioned for the other to continue.
Next comes the key meditation, which is also what Link wants to know the most.
"Meditation is the power of the elements by resonating with the elements, which is the first spell that humans learned from the elves, but it is the children of nature who really understand this method. It's just that the current parliament does not recognize it. β
It's similar to what Link saw from the inheritance, even if it was taught by a child of nature, in the final analysis, it was a power that belonged to the gods, but it was constantly weakened.
"Your problem is the inability to perceive the elements, or is it the lack of faith?"
In a word. Link sighed, "It's both. β
It's much easier to use skills in the illusion than here, and in the past two days, he didn't feel the so-called 'elementals' at all, even if he talked to Gathos in a trance when he was dying, or even manipulated the lightning to annihilate the transformed villagers, he didn't really feel it.
Girard tapped his chin, his eyes wandering, not knowing what he was thinking. After a long time, when Link was a little out of his breath, Link closed his eyes and asked him to think of something sad or angry, on the grounds that the two feelings fluctuated greatly and were easy to resonate.
Sad ...... Link first thought of his separation from his family, but his feelings for his father were so weak that he had only communicated more in recent months. Helpless, he could only think of his grandfather, who had passed away, and when he recalled the previous memory fragments, his mood suddenly became very heavy.
"It's good, keep that mentality. Girard relaxed his tone, "Do you feel it?"
"Nope. β
"It's stupid, I can't understand why you were chosen with such qualifications. Considering that the lifeweaver was in a different plane from Edgar, Gilard had to change his approach, "Meditation or resonance is actually dangerous, in order to stimulate the elements and their own nature, many people adopt the method of integration, that is, to integrate their consciousness into nature. The risk of doing so is that if you focus too much, you may not be able to return to the ** and become a spirit of nature. β
Link had heard of this, the advanced level of the druid, the spirit incarnation, and the next level was the elemental creature.
"Your words, because you are a child of nature, don't worry. You are already able to perceive the elements when you are qualified, and you don't feel them because you subconsciously resist them, thinking that they do not exist, just like you do not recognize God. See what I mean?"
As soon as Girard said this, Link vaguely realized what his problem was.
Resisting, not admitting, yes, he really didn't want to believe that if it was his subconscious blocking the perception of the elements......
If it still doesn't work, you can think about the things that make you angry or sad again, and then feel the qi around you. β
Following Girard's guidance, Link tried again without using the help of the love xΓΉ.
The originally empty room suddenly had a lot of dense things, not that the objects did not have a fixed form, but he could feel something around his body, dense or sparse, active or silent. Expanding his perception, he even felt that he could feel the attributes of those things, the highest and flowing wind was the wind, the lowest was the earth, the most active was fire, and the still was water.
When he opened his eyes suddenly, he found that his body was surrounded by four different colors of light, and there was no dazzling feeling, and when he reached out to touch it, he could still have a sense of substance.
"Remember what promised me, a strange thing. Girard clasped his hands in the wide mage robes, his figure fading, and then Link felt a force push his body outward.
Gonzalez, who was guarding the door, saw him come out and asked what the outcome was.
"I can perceive the elements...... Link looked around, the same as the first time he perceived it in the illusion, except this time it was filled with all kinds of elements instead of the amplified animal language, and all the people and things turned into irregular objects of different colors, which felt terrible......
Compression, compression, compression, and forced narrowing of the range of perception, until it is close to the body, it returns to normal.
"What's wrong?" Girard doesn't have a good reputation, and Alex kept him for some purpose. Seeing that Link's face was not right, Gonzalez was worried that something would happen to him.
"It's okay, I'm fine, it's just...... Some don't fit in. Link endured a strong feeling of faintness.
"Alright, let's go have lunch first, and then go to Dant's in the afternoon to see if we can use the divine power. Gonzalez's words made Link's stomach twitch too, and he wanted to vomit!)