004 The Art of the Turtle Shell Mage
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Divination failed.
Matthew stuffed the crystal ball into the cabinet as usual.
This is a very normal thing.
He is a necromancer and has no talent for divination.
Although over the years, out of love for divination, I always found time to tinker with one or two.
But the results were clearly not satisfactory.
Calmed down slightly.
Matthew eventually made his way to the westernmost room in the basement.
There are two large bookcases with magic books on them.
He's going to learn some spells that match his current levelβ
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Now Matthew is already a level 8 necromancer.
However, the spells in the list are still in the batch that they learned to master at level 5.
It's time for a wave of updates.
In the town of Rolling Stone.
It's not easy to buy a magic book that records the principles of spells.
Not to mention the Necromancy.
Fortunately, Matthew was prepared.
He has always had a friend in White Rock City help him buy it in advance.
Plus the portion given by Archmage Ronan.
The spell books in this room are enough to support up to Matthew level 10.
His gaze swept back and forth between the layers of the bookcase.
A moment later.
Matthew made a list of spells for himself.
This is the spell he is going to learn next.
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"Fake Death (Level 7 spell, you can fake your death);
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The Last Dance (level 8 spell, which can detonate non-contract summons);
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Vampire's Touch (a level 6 spell that can drain life and heal oneself by touching others);
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Garcia's Armor II. (Level 6 Spell, Level 2 Spell 'Garcia's Armor I.' Advanced, Physical Defense);
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Thunder Sword (level 7 spell, enchanted with a long sword, obtaining a thunderbolt effect);
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Enhanced Summoning (Level 8 spell, increases the effect of Necromantic Summoning)
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Learning spells is never easy for most people.
Most mages spend almost half of their time studying and mastering spells.
These six spells are taught by other necromancers of the same level.
It will take at least 10 months.
And that's still with all your might.
But Matthew is different.
The speed at which he learns spells is inversely proportional to his talent for divination.
He is confident that it will not be a problem to do it in 3 months.
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"Next, I have to go all out to learn spells, and I'm going to ask for a leave of absence from school......"
Matthew came to the meditation room with a stack of books.
It's close to midnight.
He was a little sleepy.
"Peggy, have a cup of coffee!"
No one responded.
So Matthew had to make a cup of black coffee by himself.
The bitter and mellow taste suddenly made him excited.
"Spirited ......"
Matthew pouted.
I flipped through a heavy book.
on the title page.
The mischievous string of magical words jumped out.
Dance on the tip of Matthew's nose.
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"Garcia's Armor II.: On the Art of the Turtle Shell Mage
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Notes: Garcia's self-deprecation is as good as his skills, and I recommend that every mage learn a spell from Garcia's series - Ronan."
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"Archmage Ronan...... I wish him all the best on his astral journey. β
Matthew laughed.
Archmage Ronan is the greatest noble person he has ever met since he crossed over.
When Matthew had just crossed over, he was completely blind to the world, and he had no clues except for the task of planting trees.
Planting trees also requires money, land, and other resources.
Matthew wandered around Rolling Rock for a while, almost to the point where he couldn't afford to eat.
Moment of truth.
It was Ronan who happened to pass by and pulled him.
He invited Matthew to his home for dinner, and asked him why a spellcaster who studied the art of immortality didn't go to White Rock to develop and instead wander around a place like Rolling Stone, which had no future.
Matthew said that he had mediocre talent in the way of immortality, and he was unwilling to stop there, so he had a whim-
"The Way of Immortality is about death and life, but most necromancers seem to only care about death rather than life, so I wanted to try it from a different perspective......"
"I'm going to plant some trees near Rolling Stone, preferably a forest, and I want to feel the power of life through this initiative, which may help me break through the path of immortality."
This is Matthew's nonsense made up so that he can have two more meals.
Unexpectedly, this remark actually aroused Ronan's greater interest.
At that time, he expressed his admiration for Matthew's whimsical ideas.
Ronan told Matthew.
It is possible to plant trees on his land.
In addition, the cost of purchasing seeds and green liquor.
Ronan intends to fund half.
Matthew was flattered.
But Ronan's kindness was declined.
He intends to buy seeds on his own.
Ronan didn't care.
He wrote a letter of recommendation on the spot, allowing Matthew to go to Silverfield College to teach the children of the town's aristocracy, and let Matthew choose the subjects himself.
Thereafter.
Ronan also helped Matthew in all aspects of life, work and tree planting.
Even the house where Matthew lives now is provided by Ronan.
Matthew found out later.
Half of the houses in the Mage Quarter are Ronan's.
The remaining half belonged to his wife.
The town of Rolling Stones is Ronan's hometown.
Although he spends more time in Jewel Bay.
But over the years, there have been no natural or man-made disasters in Rolling Stone, and he has a lot to do with it.
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For Archmage Ronan.
Matthew was always grateful.
But he is also well aware of the reasons why the other party is helping him.
It's impossible to hug your thighs blindly.
You still have to rely on your own strength to really grow.
Think of it.
Matthew gathered his attention.
Begin to study spells with full concentration.
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The next day, during the day.
Matthew stepped out of the police station, followed by two guards, who carried the merchant's body into the oak forest.
Matthew skillfully dug a pit and buried him, thus fulfilling the ghost's wishes.
Of course.
It's coming.
Matthew didn't forget to plant three oak trees.
30 XP credited.
Matthew was satisfied.
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Afternoon.
Brad's movements are fast.
He told Matthew.
Underground caves have been investigated.
No other clues were found.
There were seven or eight deep tunnels connected to the cavern, and they could go almost anywhere in the Gold Digger Basin, and even the most powerful tracking experts could only scratch their heads in such a situation.
This is in line with Matthew's judgment.
It also proves that he is not right to pursue it recklessly himself.
As for the area around the "Ghost Castle" mentioned by the ghost.
Since the place had been decaying for many years and was far away in the mountains, it was dangerous, so Brad was still mobilizing people.
He promised Matthew that he would be the first to know if there was a new discovery.
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A week later in the evening.
in the basement.
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A short spell sounded.
Matthew's body was suddenly covered with a layer of translucent armor that looked very heavy!
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"Your spell 'Garcia's Armor II.' has been cast!
+8 on your Armor
Duration: 180 seconds"
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It worked!
Feel the soft Q-elastic and ubiquitous wrapping feeling.
Matthew was intoxicated.
It felt like being wrapped in a giant piece of jelly.
Not heavy.
But defensive.
"According to the Tortoise Shell Mage, the biggest feature of Garcia's armor is that it can be stacked on top of each other, and I and II can provide 3 and 8 armor points respectively, which add up to a higher level than ordinary heavy armor!"
"It's worthy of a turtle shell mage, I like it!"
Matthew was just about to continue exploring the technique of superimposing the two spells.
Suddenly.
An illusion appeared before his eyes.
At that moment.
He seemed to see a corner of the oak forest!
The illusion is fleeting.
Immediately, a hot current surged into Matthew's heart.
He suddenly had a little more knowledge in his head!
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"Your ability 'Nature's Gift' is in effect......
You have gained new abilities 'Valuation' and 'Accounting'
Valuation: For most of the goods circulating in Riptide, you can accurately estimate the value and price
Accounting: You have a certain level of financial knowledge that is sufficient to be competent for a basic accounting position."
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Valuation?
Accounting?
Matthew's face was confused.
"Is this also a gift from nature?"
He muttered to himself.
Right now.
Matthew suddenly remembered.
The corner of the oak forest that I just glimpsed seemed to be the place where I buried the merchant's body!
"I buried the body, and nature gave me some of his powers?"
This speculation is slightly absurd and even a little scary.
But Matthew thinks it's most likely true!
"Is it okay to just bury the body, or do you need to fulfill the deceased's last wishes?"
"How many corpses can be buried in a forest? Is there a limit to this gift? Will I get the ability to be negative? β
Matthew stopped thinking more.
Everything is subject to practice.
He noted.
Symbols in the taskbar.
The green energy gauge on the right has risen a lot, and it is about to reach the two-thirds position.
This should also have something to do with the 'gift' just now.
"Don't worry, take a look slowly, even if there is really a shortcut to get a gift, you have to take it easy, you can't turn Archmage Ronan's land into a mass grave......"
Matthew's eyes flickered slightly.
"At this moment, I think you're like an evil necromancer."
Basement entrance.
Peggy said seductively leaning against the wall.
Matthew ignored her head-scratching gesture:
"Dinner so early?"
Peggy shook her head:
"It's the bearded man who is here, and he seems to be in a hurry to see you."
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Fence doorway.
"What? Someone kidnapped Sieve? β
Matthew was surprised.
Brad nodded hastily:
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"Don't make a noise, I also just received the news, the other party asked for ransom, but the lord judged that the other party was just delaying time, thus delaying the rescue."
"At present, the Blood Banner Clan is secretly gathering people, and I had already led the team to set off for Ghost Po Castle, but I had to turn back after receiving an urgent report...... Of course, it should be, and nothing compares to Miss Seve Seve's safety. β
Brad concluded:
"I'm here to remind you to stay safe, there may be more abnormalities in the future, you don't have to worry about Miss Siv, everyone will do their best."
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With that, he hurried away.
Matthew's brow furrowed slightly.
Siv is the only daughter of the Bloodbanner family's generation.
Also his students.
Same as Beanna.
The girls at Shalfer College love Matthew.
Matthew remembers the last time he saw Sif.
The girl also swore that she had written an anonymous letter to the city hall recommending him to be selected as an outstanding citizen, and later the city hall people actually came to the door to confirm it.
I didn't expect it in a blink of an eye.
Sif has been kidnapped!
Kidnapping the only daughter of the Blood Banner family in Rolling Stone, isn't that outrageous?
The other party dares to do this.
Either it's been planned for a long time.
Or simply crazy!
A madman who can't even be suppressed by the name of Archmage Ronan.
How crazy should it be?
Matthew was deeply upset by Sev.
It's a pity that he doesn't have any clues about the kidnappers on hand.
Divination is not his forte.
I'm afraid I can't help anymore.
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Close the door.
Matthew sighed softly.
The sound of a minotaur skeleton came from the kitchen:
"Dinner is ready!"
Matthew was just getting ready to go.
Suddenly.
There was a flash of white light in front of him.
An oak elf pounced on him in a hurry!
"What's wrong?"
Matthew listened to the elf's twittering accusations.
The expression became more and more serious.
"Someone's arson?!"
"Burning near the oak grove?"
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