Matthew stuffed the crystal ball into the cabinet with a normal expression.
This is quite normal.
He is a necromancer and has no talent for divination.
Although over the years, out of my love for divination, I have always found time to tinker with it once or twice.
But the result was obviously unsatisfactory.
He calmed down slightly.
Matthew finally arrived at the westernmost room of the basement.
There are two large bookcases here, with magic books on them.
He is going to learn some spells that match his current level——
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Matthew is now an 8th level necromancer.
But the spells in the list are still the ones learned and mastered at level 5.
It's time for an update.
In Rolling Stone.
It is not easy to buy a magic book that records the principles of magic.
Not to mention related to the way of the dead.
Fortunately, Matthew was prepared.
He has always asked friends in "White Rock City" to help him purchase them in advance.
Plus the part donated by Master Ronan.
The spell books in this room are enough to support Matthew's needs until level 10.
His eyes swept back and forth between the layers of the bookcase.
After a while.
Matthew made a list of spells for himself.
This is the spell he plans to learn next.
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"Suspended Death (Level 7 spell, can escape by feigning death);
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The Last Dance (level 8 spell, can detonate non-contract summons);
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Vampire Touch (Level 6 spell, you can absorb life by touching others and heal yourself);
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Garcia's Armor II (level 6 spell, advancement of the level 2 spell 'Garcia's Armor I', physical defense);
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Thunder Sword (Level 7 spell, enchant the long sword, obtain thunder and lightning special effects);
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Enhanced Summoning (Level 8 spell, improves the effect of Summoning the Undead)
..."
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Learning magic is no easy task for most people.
Most mages spend almost half of their time studying and mastering spells.
The above six spells are left to other necromancers of the same level to learn.
It will take at least 10 months.
This is despite going all out.
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 complete it within 3 months.
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"Next, I have to study spells with all my strength. I need to take a leave from school..."
Matthew came to the meditation room holding a stack of books.
Near midnight.
He was a little sleepy.
"Paige, have a cup of coffee!"
No one responded.
So Matthew could only make a cup of black coffee by himself.
The bitter and mellow taste immediately made him excited.
"Feeling energetic..."
Matthew frowned.
I casually opened a heavy book.
On the title page.
That string of naughty magic words jumped out.
Dancing 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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Comment: Garcia's level of self-deprecation is as superb as his skills. I recommend every mage to learn one of Garcia's series of spells - Ronan."
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"Master Ronan... I hope his journey to the star realm goes well."
Matthew smiled.
Master Ronan is the most noble person he has met after time travel.
When Matthew had just traveled through time, he was completely blind to this world. He had no clue except for the task of planting trees.
But planting trees also requires money, land and other resources.
Matthew wandered around Rolling Stone Town for a while, almost to the point where he couldn't afford to eat.
crucial moment.
It was Ronan who happened to be passing by and gave him a hand.
He invited Matthew to his home for dinner and asked him why a spellcaster who studied the art of immortality did not go to White Rock City to develop, but instead wandered around in a hopeless place like Rolling Stone Town.
Matthew said that his talent in the path of immortality was mediocre, but he was unwilling to stop there, so he suddenly came up with an idea——
"The way of immortality studies death and life, but most necromancers seem to only care about death and not life, so I want to try it from a different angle..."
"I plan to plant some trees near Rolling Stone, preferably a forest. I want to feel the power of life through this move, which may help me achieve a breakthrough in immortality."
This is a lie Matthew made up just to get two extra meals.
Unexpectedly, these words actually aroused Ronan's greater interest.
At that time, he expressed that he admired Matthew's unconstrained ideas.
Ronan told Matthew.
Can plant trees on his land.
And the cost of purchasing seeds and green liquid.
Ronan plans to fund half of it.
Matthew was flattered.
But he still declined Ronan's kindness.
He plans to buy the seeds on his own.
Ronan didn't take it seriously either.
He wrote a letter of recommendation on the spot, allowing Matthew to go to Silver School to teach the aristocratic children in the town, and Matthew could choose the subjects himself.
thereafter.
Ronan also gave Matthew a certain amount of help in all aspects of life, work, and tree planting.
Even the house Matthew lives in now was provided by Ronan.
Matthew found out later.
Half of the houses in the mage area belong to Ronan.
The remaining half belongs to his wife.
Rolling Stone Town is Ronan's hometown.
Although he spends more time living in Gem Bay.
But there have been no natural or man-made disasters in Rolling Stone Town for many years, which has a lot to do with him.
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For Master Ronan.
Matthew is always grateful.
But he also knew very well the reason why the other party helped him.
It's impossible to hug your thighs blindly.
You still have to rely on your own strength to truly grow.
Just think of this.
Matthew focused his attention.
Begin to study spells with full concentration.
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The next day during the day.
Matthew walked out of the police station, followed by two guardsmen, who carried the merchant's body to the oak forest.
Matthew skillfully dug a hole and buried him, thus fulfilling the ghost's wish.
certainly.
All have come.
Matthew didn't forget to plant three oak trees.
30 XP points are credited to your account.
Matthew was satisfied.
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afternoon.
Brad moved quickly.
he told Matthew.
The underground caves have been investigated.
No other clues were found.
There are seven or eight deep tunnels connected under that cave, which can lead to almost anywhere in the Gold Prospector Basin. No matter how powerful the tracking expert is, he can only scratch his head when encountering this situation.
This is consistent with Matthew's judgment.
It also proved that he was right in not pursuing recklessly on his own.
As for the area around the "Ghost Castle" mentioned by the ghost.
Since that place has been in decline for many years and is far away in the mountains, it is highly dangerous, so Brad is still mobilizing manpower.
He promised Matthew that he would be informed as soon as possible if there were any new discoveries.
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One night a week later.
In the basement.
“Vs’Boo…”
A short spell sounded.
Matthew's body was suddenly covered with a layer of translucent armor that looked very thick!
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"Your spell 'Garcia's Armor II' was successfully cast!
Your armor +8
Duration: 180 seconds"
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Success!
Feel the soft Q-elasticity and ubiquitous wrapping feeling.
Matthew was very intoxicated.
It felt like being wrapped in a giant piece of jelly.
not heavy.
But it's very defensive.
"According to "Turtle Shell Mage", the biggest feature of Garcia's armor is that it can be superimposed on each other. I and II can provide 3 and 8 points of armor respectively, which together are higher than ordinary heavy armor!"
"As expected of Master Turtle Shell, I like him!"
Matthew was just about to continue exploring the technique of superimposing 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 wave of warmth surged into Matthew's heart.
Suddenly there was some more knowledge in his mind!
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"Your ability 'Nature's Gift' is taking effect..."
You gained new abilities ‘Valuation’ and ‘Accounting’
Valuation: You can accurately estimate the value and price of most goods circulating in Rapids.
Accountant: You have mastered certain financial knowledge and are qualified for basic accounting positions."
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Valuation?
Accounting?
Matthew looked confused.
"Is this also a gift from nature?"
He muttered to himself.
Just at this moment.
Matthew suddenly remembered.
The corner of the oak forest that I had just glimpsed seemed to be the place where I buried the merchant's body!
"I buried the body, and nature gave me part of its power?"
This speculation is slightly absurd and even scary.
But Matthew thinks it’s most likely true!
"Is it enough to just bury the body, or do we need to fulfill the deceased's last wish?"
"How many corpses can be buried in a forest? Is there an upper limit to this kind of gift? Will it give me negative abilities?"
Matthew stopped thinking more.
Everything still depends on practice.
He noticed.
in the taskbar symbol.
The green energy tank on the right has risen a lot and is about to reach the two-thirds position.
This should also be related to the ‘gift’ just now.
"Don't be in a hurry, take your time and take a look. Even if there is a shortcut to obtain gifts, you have to take your time. You can't turn Master Ronan's land into a mass grave..."
Matthew's eyes flickered slightly.
"At this moment, I feel like you look like an evil necromancer."
Basement entrance.
Paige said while holding on to the wall with a charming posture.
Matthew ignored her flirting:
"Is dinner ready so early?"
Peggy shook her head:
"It's Big Beard here. He seems anxious to see you."
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Fence gate.
"What? Someone kidnapped Sif?"
Matthew was surprised.
Brad nodded hastily:
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"Don't say anything. I 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."
"Currently, the Blood Flag Family is gathering manpower secretly. I had already led the team to Hagbaba Castle, but after receiving the emergency report, I had to turn back... Of course, this is what it should be. Nothing compares to Miss Sif's safety.
."
Brad concluded:
"I'm here specifically to remind you to pay attention to your safety. More abnormalities may occur in the future. You don't have to worry about Miss Sif. Everyone will do their best."
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After saying that, he left in a hurry.
Matthew frowned slightly.
Sif is the only daughter of this generation of the Blood Flag family.
He is also his student.
Same as Beanna.
The girls at Seaver School liked Matthew very much.
Matthew remembered the last time he saw Sif.
The girl also swore to tell Matthew that she had written an anonymous letter to the city hall, recommending him to select outstanding citizens. Later, someone from the city hall actually came to confirm.
Unexpectedly, it happened in a blink of an eye.
Sif was actually kidnapped!
Kidnapping the only daughter of the Blood Flag family in Rolling Stone Town is too outrageous, right?
The other party dares to do this.
Either it was planned for a long time.
Or simply a lunatic!
A madman who can't even be suppressed by the name of Master Ronan.
How crazy would that be?
Matthew felt deeply disturbed for Sif.
Unfortunately, he has no clues about the kidnapper.
Divination is not his specialty either.
I'm afraid I can't help.
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Close the door.
Matthew sighed softly.
The voice of the Minotaur skeleton came from the kitchen:
"Dinner is ready!"
Matthew was just getting ready to go.
suddenly.
A white light flashed in front of him.
An oak goblin rushed towards him in a hurry!
"What's wrong?"
Matthew listened to the goblin's chirping accusations.