20th of January.
Rody did not stay idle in Hollier for two days. Although the weather was cold, the 'Sorcerer's Association' and the library were not closed. That was why Rody, who was an 'Elemental Summoner', went around the city a lot. He took advantage of the convenient conditions of the 'main city' to buy a lot of materials for sorcerers to cast spells. He was also lucky enough to 'find' two new skills.
On this continent, "Elemental Summoners" also had the ability of "Elemental Summoning". From what he remembered, after increasing his level, it was common for teams to summon "Water Elementals" and "Fire Elementals" to help in dungeons. Now that he had "Elemental Summoner" and "Elemental Summoner", he found a pattern after trying it out. Basically, he could learn any skill book that an "Elemental Summoner" could learn.
This "compatibility" made him very happy, but the trouble that came with it also surprised him a little. "Magic" was not as simple as he thought it was.
At first, Roddy thought that "casting" was just a command. At least, this was the process of "Witcher" skills: Activate the skill, follow the reaction of the body, and release the skill.
However, when he bought the casting materials and cast the spell according to the skill instructions, he found that the "System" did not know how to help with casting!
"Witcher" skills did not have "casting time" or "casting materials". Fundamentally speaking, it was more like an application of the body's instincts. But "magic" … was a completely different matter.
Not to mention that the production of "casting materials" was complicated and difficult, to successfully cast a spell, the chanting of the incantation, the hand gestures, and the image constructed in the mind could not be wrong. If there was a mistake, the power of the spell would decrease, and if it was a serious one, he would suffer a backlash and feel like his head was about to explode.
So, Roddy smiled bitterly in front of a large pile of wasted casting materials.
"It's really much harder than I thought …"
Only then did Roddy realize that he had been too reliant on the "System". When the "System's assistance" could not help him save the casting steps, these shortcomings were immediately exposed.
However, he did not give up because of this. Instead, he worked even harder to learn. With the help of one of Solomon's inventions, he finally succeeded in casting Magician's Hand after trying for a day. He also picked up a magic book that weighed about one kilogram.
Roddy was gratified by this. At least he was a fast learner!
Apart from the basic skill "Mage Hand", Rody had also learned "Mage Armor" and "Inferior Fire Pearl" by staying up late to read for the past two days in the "Skill Bar". However, when he saw the effects of these skills, he didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
"Mage Armor" Level 1
Consumption: 80 Mana
Required: Spellcasting materials, casting gestures
Effect: Condenses mana into armor around the body, increasing armor by 400 points.
Duration: 10 minutes.
"Lesser Fireball" Level 1
Consumption: 60 mana
Required: Spellcasting materials, casting gestures
Casting Time: 3 seconds
Effect: Condenses fire elements and attacks enemies with fire pearls, dealing 150 damage.
Attack range: 15 yards
These two skills were really useless. The armor provided by "Mage's Armor" was about the same as one of Roddy's leather pants. As for the attack of "Lesser Fireball" … To be honest, it might be more suitable to light a bonfire.
But even so, Roddy still chose to learn. When he understood that his magic foundation was not solid enough, he knew very well that what he had to do was to "learn from zero".
These skills sounded completely useless, but if he couldn't even master these things, he might as well give up the profession of "Elemental Summoner".
"A wizard, a wizard … I have to be a dog for three years before I can be a master. Three years of blood and tears is really not a joke …"
After simply tidying up the remains of the experiment materials, Roddy began to write in his notebook. One part was about his understanding of magic, and the other was about his headaches.
In the past, every time he used a skill, his head would hurt. At first, he was not used to it, but later on, he got used to the pain. However, after he obtained the profession of "Elemental Summoner", Roddy found that the headaches actually improved … at least the degree was a lot less than before. Of course, whether this was related to the increased frequency of casting, Roddy did not know. What he needed to do now was to "quantify" the degree of pain and record the number of times. After a long-term record, he would see if there was any pattern.
After staying in Hollier for two days, Roddy felt that it was time for him to leave. After all, there were a lot of things that he needed to worry about at Elson's side.
"Roddy! It's finally sunny outside! "
Sally's excited voice came from outside the door. Soon, this Duke ran into the room like a little bird. Seeing that Roddy was closing his notebook, he asked curiously, "What are you writing?"
"Nothing, just some spell-casting records."
Roddy smiled and was about to put the notebook away. But Sally ran over and wanted to see it. Roddy was worried that she would see his record of headaches, so he quickly took her hand and whispered, "Don't make a fuss, that … I have a gift for you."
"What is it?"
Sally suddenly stood still and stared at Roddy with bright eyes, completely forgetting about the notebook.
Roddy breathed a sigh of relief and quietly put the notebook away. He whispered, "It's not good to say it out loud. Come on — close your eyes."
The female Duke did not know what to think. She blushed and closed her eyes, her breathing slightly quickened. "Okay … okay, I'll close my eyes."
Roddy did not say anything. He took out a ring-shaped gem from his pocket.
This gem was called Balrog's Fury. Although it looked like a ring, it was actually a "magic tool." It could be put in a pocket or worn on a finger. Roddy felt that it did not have a level requirement and looked like a ring, so he chose it as a gift for Sally.
Equipment that could be placed in Solomon's treasure room was naturally not ordinary. This Balrog's Fury was made from the "Elemental Essence" of an Elemental Lord. It was glossy and had a solid elemental rhythm. It stored a high-level Balrog's Breath. Its power could not be imagined by Roddy just from the description, but it should be able to instantly kill a group of enemies below Level-40. More importantly, this equipment could be "recharged" using the power of the Magic Crystal. In theory, it could be used infinitely.
At the peak of the High Elves' era, every Master/Magician would carry at least seven or eight similar "magic tools." This was because it was more effective, faster, and more practical than scrolls. The Balrog's Wrath had been an exquisite item back in the day, but now, the word "exquisite" could no longer be used to describe it. In this day and age where the High Elves had lost the ability to create magic tools, this ring could be considered a "priceless treasure."
Roddy had chosen it for Sally's safety. Of course, the appearance of the "ring" was also an important factor. Although a technical geek was not sensitive to "romance," he had never eaten pork before.
He held up Sally's slender and fair fingers. After thinking for a moment, he put the Balrog's Fury on her ring finger.
"Okay, you can open your eyes now. I've been choosing this ring for a long time. I feel that it suits you best. I've written the activation incantation on a piece of paper. You must remember it because it's not — Huh? "
Roddy was satisfied with the size he had chosen. Unexpectedly, when he looked up, the words stuck in his mouth.
Because Sally was crying.
Tears flowed down her cheeks and fell to the ground. She stared at Roddy with misty eyes and gently raised her hand. "Bad guy, you used this to tie me up. Don't ever let go again, do you hear me?"
Roddy was startled. He immediately realized that putting a ring on a girl's ring finger seemed to be the rhythm of a "marriage proposal." But he did not hesitate and immediately raised his hand.
"In the name of the lord of Elsen City and Baron Eiferta, I swear that I will never let go, Lord Duke."
"You're so annoying!"
Sally cried tears of joy. She hugged Roddy and gave him a long, fragrant kiss.
The kiss lasted for a long time until she was short of breath and blushing. Only then did they part reluctantly. Sally lowered her head and stared at the "ring". The more she looked at it, the more she liked it. The luster of the "Elemental Essence" was not comparable to that of ordinary gemstones. Although Roddy did not say its value, she knew that it was absolutely rare. But what she liked was not only the object itself, but the deeper meaning behind it.
But the more it was like this, the more Sally understood that Roddy was ready to leave. She was silent for a moment and took the initiative to ask, "When are you leaving?"
Roddy nodded. "This afternoon. The arrangements in Elsen City should be almost done. A lot of things need to be sped up. I always feel that … the Orcs are not so easy to be honest."
"Well, well, you are much busier than me. I heard that Elsen City took in a lot of refugees this winter, which led to a big reduction in the taxes of some nobles next year. There are even people clamoring to duel with you."
Of course, Roddy knew the reason. He smiled and said, "What does it have to do with me where those refugees want to go? They have their own legs. How can I be blamed for this?"
"Of course I won't blame you. I think it's your beautiful 'advisor' who should be blamed, right?"
Sally emphasized the word "advisor". How could Roddy not know what she meant? He reached out and knocked her on the head. "You always think of these nonsense. I will probably stay in Elsen City for two months, so during this time, the border must be monitored …"
"Oh, you have said it so many times. My ears are callused." Sally's mouth was full of disgust, but her hand was holding Roddy tightly. She suddenly wanted to tell him about the "Fuser silver mine" and the "mine". But she thought that everything was not settled yet, so she did not say it. She thought that she would give Roddy a surprise after a few months.
The two sat next to each other and could feel each other's body temperature. In this somewhat ambiguous atmosphere, Sally looked down at the ring on her finger and suddenly said, "Roddy … When do you think we will get married?"
[Thank you for the support: Enhanced Barrett, Industrial Knight]
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