I will be crowned king

After a lot of painstaking "pacification", Anson finally made the elf girl give up the idea of ​​"taking action immediately to eliminate future troubles forever" and sent Her Majesty the Queen out of the room with a smile.

After carefully closing the door, he did not immediately eagerly open it. Instead, he deliberately placed the brown paper bag and a stack of newspapers in the corner of the table, leisurely took out the mist pipe from his arms, and smoked it. Tobacco casually flipped through the news.

After confirming that he could no longer hear the footsteps in the corridor outside the door, Anson calmly opened the brown paper bag, took out the rubbing copy of "The Great Magic Book", and stuffed a thick stack of newspapers inside. , and hid the rubbings in another newspaper.

If someone breaks in, he can restore the desktop to its original state within ten seconds, and at the same time hide the newspaper wrapped with rubbings directly under the desk.

After completing all the preparations, Anson confirmed that the order of one side was correct before unfolding the rubbings.

The first thing that catches the eye is a series of elegant and smooth cursive characters that resemble the "first volume":

"Loyal believers, please hold your head high and face the rising moon, and pay high respect to Aton, the changer, the one who challenges injustice, and the controller of destiny - because never bowing your head is the best thing for Him. Praise.”

Although it is a cursive font, it looks more casual to a bit sloppy, even close to graffiti. Judging from the brushstrokes, the author must have deliberately written in this way.

Because there are similar words on another volume of rubbings of the "Great Magic Book" that Anson obtained from Clovis Cathedral: "Everyone has secrets, everyone is thirsty for secrets, seekers of knowledge, deceivers, and masters of black magic. Wang Mut, please pray that your secrets will never become other people’s treasures.”

Although the string of text is also in cursive font, it is obviously more refined and more complicated. The shape of each letter can be called a work of art. It seems more suitable for use as a title or signature rather than specific content.

Is it to highlight the difference between the two magics? One emphasizes spying and protection, the other emphasizes destruction and transformation... If this is the case, then what will be written in the volume representing "blood magic"?

In addition, the "Great Magic Book" has more than a dozen volumes. Is it divided equally into the content of the three major magics, or does it not only introduce the history of each magic and the spells that once existed, but also mentions other things?

Anson guessed as he began to quickly browse the content behind it.

The first is the opening part. The author first introduces the completely different differences between curse magic and the other two magics - it is neither about strengthening the spirit from the inside out, nor about strengthening the flesh and blood to pursue unlimited vitality, but about the relationship between people and the objective world. relation.

Whether people should obey the world, or seek interference and destruction, according to the author, this is the first question that every conjurer should consider.

Because the birth of curse magic originated from "Aton, the Controller of Destiny"'s attempt to break the status quo, break through the existing restrictions, and fundamentally "change this cruel world."

"...But this does not mean that the 'Destiny Controller' is right. Even He Himself has expressed doubts about this, so He gives every believer the right to control his own destiny, even if the price is betrayal and betrayal. I will not hesitate to slander you..."

This sentence reveals at least two pieces of information: someone betrayed Ayton, but the way of betrayal was correct in Ayton's opinion, and it was an act consistent with the identity of a conjurer - even this behavior, no matter the result, was itself a Acquiesced.

This is very interesting.

According to Thalia, the goal of the three major magics is the extreme of evolution and perfection. In his private notes, Saint Isaac defined the goal and perfection of evolution as "immortality." For this reason, he once I personally tried to mix the three major magics, and almost turned into a talking meat paste.

But whether it is black magic or curse magic, the theme of the preface is "fate" and the other is "peeping into secrets"... The former is barely related, but the latter has no meaning at all.

In the absence of effective intelligence, Anson can only make a few bold guesses:

First of all, it can be basically concluded that the three major magics should not appear at the same time. There may be differences in the order, but blood magic is most likely to be the first; and the master of blood magic, "Extraordinary Pluto", as the forerunner, will also give All those who followed set the tone: evolution.

The original intention of the three major magics is that spellcasters should break through certain shackles and restrictions through evolution, enter a higher level and even approach perfection.

However, because of the differences in methods and paths, latecomers have more ideas about black magic and curse magic. They no longer just stick to the initial goals, but have new directions and pursuits, and attach great importance to them. Even more than himself.

Assuming these speculations are true, who betrayed Norton?

Judging from the information that can be found so far, it is the Seven Knights who finally defeated the Three Old Gods - this is also the "official ending" jointly given by the Church of Order and the Empire.

What’s interesting is that in this version, when the Seven Knights defeated the Three Old Gods and established the country, the Church of Order was just a little-known sect. Various spellcasters who believed in the Three Old Gods were still rampant on the land, and could even act openly. Become the lord of a certain place and enter the castle court of the dragon knight Hered.

So there is a traitor among the casters? Being dissatisfied with the Three Old Gods and finally siding with the Seven Knights?

Also, no matter which version of the legend it is, it is just "defeated". Nowhere is it mentioned that the seven knights killed the three old gods, so who will be the real perpetrators, and the "old god sect" of the old and new worlds? Is there some connection between the contradictions?

Although he was full of doubts, Anson did not continue to think in a deeper direction because it was just a temporary flip through. He just quickly browsed the entire "Big Magic Book".

The subsequent content basically involves several characteristics of conjuration magic, including the relationship between the sense of distance and the casting distance. As the level of the conjurer becomes higher and higher, the range of the sense of distance will become wider and wider. Be more and more precise.

For experienced conjurers, this precise sense of distance is even more important than the casting range, because the power of conjuration often depends on the control of accuracy rather than power, and all magic requires preparation in advance. If you make a mistake, you may lose everything.

Anson knows this very well. This was the case in his battle with Fel Cressy. At that time, in addition to [Gathering Flame] and [Undead Mist], there were only two [Rising Fire] and one [Undead Mist] on hand. Hunting] and a [Smoke Entertainer], if they make a slight mistake, they will not even have the chance to make a comeback and escape.

Of course, the premise is that he doesn't know that there are Freya and Thalia who are guarding outside - and in order to avoid being aware of the problem by Feier, a cautious guy, his previous self specifically asked Thalia to erase her knowledge. This memory that she will come.

"...Being good at changing the 'shape' of the spellcasting range so that it can adapt to changes in circumstances means that a conjurer truly begins to realize his own power, which is also the prerequisite for embarking on the path of conjuration magic."

In other words, if you don’t master this, you’re not even a conjurer? Then I am afraid that more than 60% of the conjurers are not qualified... Anson rolled his eyes.

Although he said this, Anson actually understood; after all, if you couldn't even change the shape of the casting range, many seemingly powerful spells would become quite useless.

The most intuitive ones are [Hunting] and [Sharp Wind]. The former is just a more powerful and penetrating flame armor-piercing bullet under normal circumstances, while the latter just makes the fist or weapon sharper; but as long as It can change the shape of the casting range, and can be used to quietly detonate explosives hundreds of meters away, or become a silent assassination artifact.

The ability of curse magic is to "distort reality", which means that the curse mage is omnipotent only when the enemy and himself are enveloped within the casting range; otherwise, he is just an ordinary person with better movement vision and keen intuition. Far inferior to the directness of blood magic and the deceitfulness of black magic.

"...And the conjurer should not be limited to imagination based on reality. He should strive to broaden his horizons, start from more subtle points, and create a new 'reality' that exceeds cognition..."

In other words, in the opinion of the author of this book, simple spells such as [Fire Gathering] or [Undead Mist] are practical, but they are still too small.

However, compared with the magic spells listed by the other party, Anson had to admit that what the other party said did make sense.

"...[Wound Canvas], transfers the traces of destruction to anywhere within the casting range. It can be on yourself or the enemy. It can also be used to destroy or open an item..."

"...A paintbrush cannot cut through steel, but it can draw gaps that look real..."

In Anson's opinion, this magic is simply unbelievable, even more powerful than [Yan Yujia]; even if he is fatally injured, as long as he activates the magic in time, he can move the wound to any position he wants, even to the enemy, or to Forcefully create a breakthrough when there is no other way out.

There are also disadvantages, that is, the casting range must completely cover wounds and attachments when used. Any mistakes or stops before completing the entire process will result in failure. After success, if you cannot stay within the casting range, the effect will disappear... and It is also extremely complicated to prepare.

"...[Nine Palaces Chessboard] creates an area within the casting range. Everyone takes turns to act in a turn-based system. The first mover determines the rules..."

"...Games are the simplest reality..."

This magic obviously involves changing the casting range before it can be used normally. It has a certain degree of coercive power, and it does not distinguish between friend and foe. The first person to act is not necessarily the caster himself. It already has a "distorted reality" flavor. .

Compared with one-on-one, this is more like a magic that can defeat the strong with the weak, or forcefully drag the enemy. It is very suitable for dealing with one-on-many situations that cannot be avoided.

"...[Theft Ditty], humming a ballad softly, and on the premise of ensuring that the opponent can hear and understand it, use the lyrics to seize a certain ability that he has already demonstrated, and cannot be injured or controlled by the opponent until it is used. Wait for it to be taken back..."

"...Everything that has happened has been foreshadowed..."

This magic belongs to the type of mental arithmetic but not intentional. It is also a semi-mandatory rule, similar to some psychological suggestions in black magic, but it can actually take away the opponent's ability. It is not very useful under normal circumstances, but if it happens Some enemies that rely heavily on a single ability are very powerful.

For example, some—or all—talents, even if they simply seize them without using them, can directly determine the outcome of the battle.

Of course, the premise is that the other party must have demonstrated his ability once, and at the same time, he must have at least a general understanding.

The subsequent chapters also introduce a large number of other types of spells, including but not limited to simple and practical types like [Flame Concentration], and summarize all aspects.

In short, the more consistent with common sense, the easier it will be to use, and the more contrary to it, the more complicated it will be, and the energy and preparation time will be longer; and the two curses of "conservation" and "change" that emerged because of this are mentioned. The mage school.

One is based on reality, similar to "Arsonist" Freya Moses Field, and the other is more fundamental and is keen on "distorting reality", that is, all kinds of magic that violate common sense.

According to this distinction, Anson is now considered an out-and-out "conservative", and almost all the conjurers he has encountered so far are conservative.

Based on different logics, there are certain differences between the two sides' routes; and this difference can only be truly reflected at the level of the blasphemous mage.

The book does not mention the specific differences between the two schools, and does not even think that there is a real difference between them, but Anson can't help but open his mind - could it be those conservative conjurers who finally chose to betray Norton, the controller of fate? , working with the Seven Knights?

It was the reformist conjurer who did not agree with Norton's ideas, and decided to support the enemy's Seven Knights under the power of two evils - this is more in line with Norton's statement that he knew he had been betrayed, but still agreed with the other party.

But no matter which one, it is just Anson's own imagination; purely from the author's introduction in this volume, he should be more advocating the "reformist" point of view, believing that conjurers should actively change the world and "distort reality". ".

For him currently, the difference between the two factions is just that one is practical and the other advocates variety, providing him with more creativity and imagination of new magic.

"Dong dong dong!"

There was another rapid knock on the door, but this time the other party did not push the door directly in.

Anson slowly closed the newspaper wrapped with the rubbings of "The Great Magic Book", remained silent for more than ten seconds, and then raised his head pretending to be fine:

"Please come in."

The door opened, and the little clerk stood in front of the door with his hands behind his back and asked in a calm voice:

"Sir, the boat is ready."

Anson nodded slightly, and when he stood up, he deliberately left the brown paper bag on the table:

"Set off!"