[Identification Technique] is a very special spell. In Sha Duo's understanding, it is actually very similar to the sandbox used when testing software or programs, which can simulate the use of magic items from the bottom.
In other words, only wizards who can cast level 3 [Appraisal] can identify magic items containing level 3 spells. If the magic item contains spells higher than level 3, then level 3 [Appraisal] will not work.
Because there is no "full coverage".
Of course, just like the sandbox test cannot see the source code of the program being tested, [Identification Technique] can only identify the relevant functions of magic items. As for the specific spell details, there is no way to obtain them directly.
However, sometimes once you know the function, you can actually study the specific details of the spell yourself, similar to how it is easy to imitate the function of a software once you know it.
Xia Duo not only needs to know the "lock" in this spell book, but also needs to know the content inside and some details of its manufacture. At this time, the role of [Appraisal Technique] is very limited.
Not to mention that it is an [Identification Technique] that only reaches level 5.
…
Referring to the spell notes, Xia Duo performed an unskilled spell cast. Almost the moment he finished casting, a "sandbox" of light surrounded the spell book.
In Xia Duo's perception, this light group is constantly penetrating into the spell book, and at the same time it seems to be running certain energy flow routes. However, because it is missing parts above the 5th ring, it is like an incomplete program running in the sandbox.
Dexia was confused.
Similarly, even if it is a incomplete program, it is still possible to find traces of the whole from the lowest level of machine language. This identification also allowed Xia Duo to understand some of the energy flows below the fifth ring level.
Taking out a blank notebook, Xia Duo recorded the results of the first identification to facilitate communication with Niya.
Cracking magic items is a very complex system project. In theory, even if it is connected to the ninth level of the magic network, only Shado and Niya can complete the cracking.
However, the greater the difference between the level of the magic network that one is exposed to and the level of the magic network that magic items are linked to, the more difficult it is to crack. It is not only a difficulty in deepening the theory, but also a difficulty in terms of workload.
Xia Duo is ready for a protracted war.
Of course, in the process of cracking, Xia Duo can also start preparing his own spell book design, and the two can promote each other.
It’s similar to designing while learning, learning while improving.
…
Just as Shado was recording the results of the second [Identification Technique], Niya returned to the laboratory with a tall and strong orc whose movements were a little stiff.
Seemingly seeing Xia Duo's confused eyes, Niya explained: "These orcs have been controlled by the wizards of Giles Tower, and they look a little inflexible."
"Are there many orcs here in Severton?" Shado asked.
"Not many. There are very few large-scale beast tides in the mainland. But to the east, the Elf Kingdom Akora in the Listal Forest implements a closed policy and rarely participates in cleaning up the orcs. Further to the southeast is Cormanthor. They will only
Clean up the orcs on their side, and sometimes even drive the orcs into the territory of Nether, so every year many orcs cross the Eri River and sneak into the territory of Nether!"
Having said this, Niya glanced at the orc, "These orcs do not pose much of a threat to the mainland, but because the orcs are thick-skinned and difficult to tame, they have become the most dangerous experimental subjects for various mage towers.
"
"That's right!" Chateau nodded and did not delve into this issue in detail. If we really wanted to discuss it, it would take a day and a night to finish it. However, he was very shameless about Cormanso's beggar-thy-neighbor behavior.
Maybe this is the so-called international exchanges. It's really a bit unscrupulous to talk about good neighborliness and cooperation with one hand and directly stab the knife with the other.
It's better to stab someone with a knife directly than with a soft knife. Unfortunately, the elf is still playing art.
Looking at the stiff orc again, Sha Duo said directly: "Get ready for the experiment. Can you control this orc?"
"Yes, the tower spirit has transferred the control authority of this orc to me, but the orcs may have deviations in understanding the Nese language. When I just applied, the tower spirit also reminded me not to conduct too complicated experiments.
"
After saying that, Niya directly ordered: "Pick up the book in front of you!"
The orc raised his arm, and finally lowered it. There was a trace of confusion on his seemingly fierce face. Niya didn't expect that the orc couldn't understand such a simple command.
So he changed to a simpler command, and pointed at the spell book: "Pick it up!"
This time the orc's reaction was quite correct, but just when the orc wanted to grab the lead box directly, Niya quickly stopped. She first poured the spell book out of the lead box, and then gave the order again.
There was finally no problem this time. When the spell book was held in the rough gray palm of the orc without any problems, Shado and Niya breathed a sigh of relief.
It's okay for Padick to hold this spell book, but it doesn't mean that it's okay for others to hold it. Especially after seeing Padick's son Sean awakening his bloodline, both Sha Duo and Niya have feelings for this spell book.
guessed.
Maybe it has something to do with bloodline.
For example, if you are not a descendant of Master Feld, you cannot use it, if you do not have an awakened bloodline, you cannot use it, and so on.
In fact, a safer approach would be to have Sean come over to decipher and analyze it after he becomes a mage. However, Xia Duo cannot wait that long and can make enough food and clothing by himself.
After that, Niya repeatedly tested the touch experiment under various circumstances, but no spells were triggered. Sha Duo thought to try it himself. If Feld specially set it up that only orcs would not trigger the spells in the spell book, then he would
Really convinced.
While the protective spell was still there, Xia Duo started to use it directly. It had a completely different feeling than holding it with the lead box attached. It was much lighter than he expected, even lighter than ordinary parchment books.
It should be a constant weight loss spell.
Xia Duo tried to open it, but it seemed that the spell book was not a book, but a whole piece of stone carved into the shape of the spell book, without any sign that it could be opened.
It was enough to try to this extent. He didn't dare to use too much force, otherwise, with his strength, he might be judged as destroying the spell book, and maybe the spell would be triggered at that time.
"Come and give it a try." Sha Duo handed the spell book to Niya. Niya also tried to open it, but failed.
It seems that the opening of the spell book has nothing to do with gender.
"well--"
Xia Duo looked at the spell book that was as unresponsive as a piece of wood and couldn't help but sigh, "It seems that we can only go to the last step!"
Niya nodded, "It's indeed a pity."
If you want to open this spell book without destroying it at all, judging from the current situation, it should be impossible.
A intact magic item, even if it is slightly damaged, will greatly reduce its value.
Of course, the value of magic items like spell books sometimes does not lie in their use, but in the knowledge contained in them. If something can be gained, even if it is completely destroyed, it will be considered a "well-deserved death".