"Is this... considered a success?" Anna asked softly.
"Well, the next step is to cut it open and seal it with a silver foil." Agatha nodded and said, "Depending on the type of Sigil, the finishing method is also different. For example, the Sigil of Screaming can't be cut. It has to be used as a whole. "
"What happens when it fails?"
"The blood veins can't gather magic power. The reason is unknown. No matter how good the raw materials are, there's always a chance that this will happen. The solution is also very simple. Just pry out the Magic Stone and redo it. "
"But it will consume extra blood..." Anna frowned.
"So in Taquila, the demon's blood is more precious than a witch's." Agatha laughed self-mockingly. "If the witch's blood is wasted during the experiment, no one will care, but if the demon's blood is lost, the scolding and punishment are inevitable."
...
In the end, two of the six Sigil failed. Although the previous steps were exactly the same, the two blood veins did not respond after being injected with magic power. In other words, they did not survive.
Agatha took out the Magic Stone, took out the spare wooden box and continued to make the second Sigil.
She had to hurry because the demon was about to die.
The alien that was fixed to the wooden table began to spasm irregularly. Its blue-black skin gradually turned gray. The massive loss of blood made its breathing speed up, and the color of the red mist under the helmet was visibly fading. Once the mist ran out, the devil would die in a very short time, and the blood would only last for about a quarter of an hour at most.
"Wait." When Agatha raised the knife, Anna stopped her. "Use my blood."
Just as she was about to refuse, Anna had already cut the skin on her wrist with the Blackfire. "Nana can only heal the wound, but can't help you replenish your blood. His Majesty said that losing too much blood will cause dizziness, and you might even faint, which is not good for your future experiments. Of course, it's best to rest for two days before resuming training and production. During this period, eat more meat porridge and liver, and you'll recover faster. "
"... His Majesty also said this?"
"Yes, every witch has learned how to save themselves from trauma." Anna laughed. "And your purpose of asking me to be your assistant is to let me learn how to make Sigil, right? Why don't I operate these two? "
Agatha was silent for a while. "Then I'll have to trouble you."
'You're welcome, 'she said lightly.' I'm very interested in it myself. '
"… In the end, under the attack of the demons, the Witch Empire fell apart and completely collapsed. The survivors crossed the mountains, crossed the rivers, and came to this Barbarian Land. They rebuilt their towns and prepared for the third and final Battle of Divine Will. This is the truth of history. "
After Roland finished speaking, he held his chin and quietly observed Edith's expression.
The afternoon sun shone into the room, sprinkling a ray of light on the desk. The woman's contemplative appearance was like a statue. Her green hair was reflected by the sunlight into a pale white, and her beautiful face did not show the slightest bit of color because of these shocking news. Just as he expected, Edith's eyes were filled with curiosity and excitement.
She was silent for a long time before she slowly said, "You wouldn't make up such an … unbelievable story just to deceive me. Are demons really that powerful? "
"There's no doubt that they're not only fierce individually, but also very large in number. My army could easily defeat Timothy's knights, but it wouldn't necessarily be able to defeat the demons. After all, they had been lurking in the northwest of the Land of Dawn for the past 400 years, unlike the witches, who had to start from scratch. Most importantly, there's no possibility of peace in this war. It won't end until one side is destroyed. "
"Then... are you going to disclose this news?"
"Sooner or later." Roland sighed. "But not now. I don't know what kind of attitude my subjects will have towards such a terrifying and ruthless alien enemy. It's a slow process to build confidence."
"I agree. Panic is more terrible than any enemy." Edith nodded. "I have one last question. How long until the Battle of Divine Will begins? "
"Five years, maybe even closer... No one knows the specific time of the Bloody Moon's arrival. I can only say that the war may break out at any time, so I can't unify Graycastle step by step. "
She did not reply. Instead, she stood up from her seat and knelt on one knee. "In this case, the Kant Family is willing to serve you. Your law will be unimpeded in the Northern Region, and your decree will be the only voice in the Northern Region." She paused. "I also hope that all your promises will be fulfilled."
"Are you still thinking about the steam engine factory?" Roland shook his head with a smile. "Your father may not necessarily agree to this, and what guarantee does the Kant Family have —"
"I," she said without hesitation.
"What?"
"Your Majesty, I guarantee it. If you're still worried, Cole can also stay here," Edith said confidently. "In this way, my father will have to agree no matter how reluctant he is."
"You mean to stay in Neverwinter as a hostage?" Although he did mean it before, he still felt a little embarrassed when he said it out loud. "Isn't this a disguised threat in the eyes of the Duke?"
"I'm not a hostage." She put one hand on her chest and saluted like a Knight. "Please allow me to join your City Hall. I want to see the new world you've planned with my own eyes."
…
At night, Roland received six newly made Sigil.
"Thank you for your hard work." He nodded at Agatha. "Did the process go well?"
"The first batch failed twice, and Anna also participated in part of the production." Agatha yawned. "Anyway, if you still want to make Sigil, please give me a spacious laboratory first, not a shabby shack that looks like a stable."
"A Mage Tower. I owe you," Roland agreed happily.
As soon as the ancient witch left the office, Nightingale poked her head out from behind and asked, "What are these Sigil used for?"
"They're probably like telephones, alarms, and cameras?"
"What's that?"
"Try it and you'll know," Roland said with a smile.
Today was really a fruitful day. The Sigil of Listening temporarily solved the problem of long-distance transmission. Although it was rare and only witches could use it, it was better than relying on flying messengers. The Sigil of Screaming would emit a high-pitched sound when it sensed the demon's power. Its range was about the size of the Border Area and could effectively prevent enemy sneak attacks. As for the Sigil of Insight, it was part of the plan to assist Thunder in his exploration. It would be a pity if he missed the spectacular and strange Sealine because he could not follow the fleet out to sea.
Of course, what pleased Roland the most was Edith Kant's pledge of allegiance.
Nothing was sweeter than a population and resources. If the Northern Region really surrendered as she said, his territory would more than double, and the remaining noble forces in the Eastern Region would also feel great pressure.
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