With the assistance of learning scrolls, and Xia Duo's previous understanding of the nature of 0-level spells, the [Secret Mark] is no problem at all.
The so-called [secret mark] is to leave a mark with personal characteristics on an object or creature. This mark can be text or graphics.
The most important thing is that [Arcane Mark] can be used to locate certain spells, such as [Messaging]. If there is no [Arcane Mark] to assist in positioning, then the target must be within the sight of the caster and at a distance
Relatively short.
After a brief study, Xia Duo understood the existence principle of [Secret Mark] and the details of spell casting, and also discovered the difference between the magic of [Secret Mark] and other 0-level spells.
In short, other 0-level spells that Sha Duo has mastered, such as [Light Spell], [Acid Splash], or [Phantom Sound Spell], [Mage's Hand], etc., seem to have a duration.
But they are all just one-time magic effects,
However, once the [Secret Mark] is formed, it can exist for a long time or even forever.
This can't help but remind Xia Duo of a very advanced magic skill - [Magic Constancy], but [Magic Constancy] can stabilize a magic effect, while [Secret Mark] can only stabilize a type without magic effect.
mark.
However, Xia Duo speculated that [Secret Mark] may be an initial stage leading to [Magic Constancy], but unfortunately it cannot be verified at this stage.
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It was not difficult to cast [Secret Mark]. After a little practice, Xia Duo left a smiley face symbol on the handle of his new dagger.
When the spellcasting is concentrated, this symbol is connected with the "wisps" structure of the magic network, exuding a weak magical aura. Once the spellcasting concentration is exited, the smiley face symbol disappears.
Afterwards, Xia Duo used [Secret Mark] again, leaving a triangular mark on the palm of his left hand. This time he chose to make the triangular mark visible.
You don't need to enter the spellcasting concentration state to see it, even ordinary people can see it, similar to the portrait behind the badge you obtained before.
Of course, after entering the state of concentration in spellcasting, Sha Duo can still see the faint magical light emitting from this mark.
This constant state of [Arcane Mark] is not directly related to what the mark looks like, but is related to the elements of this magic.
There are only 12 elements to cast [Secret Mark]. Through these twelve most basic "actions", the operation of the magic network is completed, but through these operations, the spell structure above the elements forms a cyclic state.
As for other 0-level spells known to Shado, their spell structures are all in an open state.
Because the essence of magic is the operation of the magic network, if there is an operation, the magic network will naturally have feedback. The spell structure in the open state is always in confrontation with the recovery trend of the magic network.
However, the spell structure in the loop state seems to be in a symbiotic or parasitic state with the magic network. As long as there is no abnormality in the magic network, the loop state will always exist.
This is probably the reason why [Secret Mark] can be preserved for a long time.
In an instant, Xia Duo thought of so many things that he wished he could immediately transform into a great arcanist and start verifying them one by one.
But it wasn't the sounds of human voices and the clash of weapons coming from the camp that made Shado realize his situation - he had to survive this wave of orcs first.
[Secret Mark] Xia Duo has completely understood it, but he is not very proficient in casting it. However, the [Secret Mark] itself does not need to be very fast or in any quantity, as long as it can be used.
On the contrary, it is key spells like [Messaging] that require a lot of practice. Otherwise, when the enemies rush to the front and the message has not been sent out, the scene will——
Xia Duo couldn't imagine it.
Fortunately, I already understand the principles of magic. When practicing, you only need to improve your proficiency and practice makes perfect. This is a matter of time and effort, and there is nothing to be flattered about.
When people are concentrating on one thing, time always passes quickly. In the blink of an eye, the light in the room has dimmed, and the sound of training outside gradually subsides.
Xia Duo rubbed his sore eyes and was about to get up and stretch his hands and feet when the voice of the big man Jesse came from outside, "Master Xia Duo, the captain asked me to inform you that dinner time is here."
"So fast?"
Xia Duo walked out of the room in twos and twos, and happened to meet Jesse who was about to knock on the door, "How was the afternoon training? Is Ava back?"
"It went smoothly. Except for Yi Dimu and the others, everyone else has combat experience. They just need to be familiar with some army formations and routines. As for Ava-"
Jesse also showed a dissatisfied look, "After he came back, he talked to Captain Gibb for a while and then disappeared again. The captain said that he went to get information. I didn't dare to ask more. How about you go ask Master Xia Duo?"
team leader?"
"Um."
Xia Duo nodded and agreed. He must ask questions about Ava, otherwise such a maverick team member will always be a trouble.
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After dinner, Chateau went to Captain Gibb and told him about Ava. Gibb was not surprised and explained Ava's actions today in a straightforward manner.
"Ava has received professional training and is an excellent rogue. He went to mission area 12 today to inquire about the situation. If he is placed in the formation to fight the orcs head-on, it can only be said that our team
Loss."
"Um."
Sha Duo nodded, but he was not satisfied with this answer. What he cared about was not what responsibilities Aiwa had in the team, but that Aiwa always disappeared without saying a word, which made him very uneasy.
And he felt that Gibb seemed to be hiding something from him.
Xia Duo stared at Jibu with burning eyes. It seemed that Xia Duo would keep staring like this if he didn't say anything. Jibu was silent for a while, but in the end he still couldn't tell what Xia Duo wanted to know.
"Master Shaduo, please stop asking about Ava. I can guarantee with my life that Ava is absolutely reliable."
Then he started playing the emotional card again, "My family died at the hands of the orcs. I can't wait to kill all the orcs. I won't joke about the mission."
Speaking of this, Xia Duo stopped asking questions, but Ava's presence was always like a thorn, making it difficult for him to feel at ease.
Everyone else knew everything, but Ava didn't say a word during the whole process, and even disappeared from time to time. How could this make people feel at ease?
After thinking about it, Xia Duo decided to ask Master Horst, who had distributed the badges before. No matter what the outcome was, he had to have some reassurance.
After separating from Gibb, Shado left the camp on the pretext of looking for Dean.
Master Horst's location is not far from Shado's current camp, and can be reached by just bypassing two training grounds.
And just when he turned the last corner and was about to see Master Horst, Sha Duo suddenly felt a cool breeze blowing from the back of his head, and then a sinister voice sounded from behind -