Do you still remember the transfer of magic circuits?
There were two conditions for the transfer. First, both parties had to be of the same origin. Second, it had to be a live transplant. Third, the transferor had to do it voluntarily.
No one would have thought that there would be such a miraculous situation where both Duke and Antonidas fulfilled all three criteria.
Duque had originally used Antonidas' [Arcane Throne] and [Ice Crown]. Although the magic circuits in his body had been expanded and modified when he obtained the [Fire of the Breaking Dawn] gift pack in the Dragon's Slumber Temple, the foundation did not change.
As for living beings … At the very least, before old man Anthony's soul returned to his own body in the form of a demon spirit, his body was still alive. However, he was just a vegetable that had almost forgotten to breathe and was about to stop showing signs of life.
At that time, the old man's soul had not returned, and the magic circuits extended from his soul naturally did not resist the previous owner. So, at that moment, Antonidas had 'voluntarily'.
Because of the successful magic circuit transplant with Ilusia, Duque had become very familiar with this task with the help of the system elf.
In the short time that Duque had held Antonidas' "corpse", Duque had directly plundered more than 60% of the old Breaking Dawn Mage's magic circuits. Unfortunately, there was not enough time. Duque had only plundered the outer and middle magic circuits, and did not have the time to dismantle the true core. If he had an hour, as an honest and reliable young man, he would definitely be able to turn Antonidas into a magic apprentice by the time he returned.
This was why Antonidas's battle power had plummeted after returning to his body and becoming a great lich.
Even after having 60% of his magic circuits plundered, he could still barely maintain his Breaking Dawn rank. It could only be said that the original Antonidas was very, very strong.
Of course, the strength and weakness of mages had always coexisted.
An Archmage who was completely focused on defense could certainly destroy the world, but if he made a mistake, even someone as strong as the demigod Medivh would be killed with a single slash.
After taking 60% of the circuits, Duque could be considered to have stepped into the Breaking Dawn rank in terms of "quantity".
However, Duque was still not a true Breaking Dawn.
After all, the time was too short, and Duke did not have the time to completely modify Antonidas' magic circuits. Every Mage had a different habit of using magic. In order to better practice their Metamagic Specialties, they would subdivide and specialize their outermost magic circuits.
Also, back then, Duque had always aimed for the path of the strongest.
If his goal was only to become a Breaking Dawn, then Antonidas's' inheritance 'would be enough for him to advance.
Duque was pursuing the path of the strongest. With [Arcane Spell] as the foundation, coupled with [Fire] and [Ice], the path of a three-elemental Archmage was undeniably powerful.
Unfortunately, with Alexstrasza and Malygos' enthusiastic help, this pit had become incomparably large. Under normal circumstances, it was very likely that Duque would not be able to practice so many magic circuits even after he was a hundred years old.
Not to mention [Flame], which was nowhere to be seen on the other side, even with Antonidas' 60% of his Circuits, he was only able to make a little noise on the [Frost] side.
As for the current situation, there were only four words to describe it —
Far from enough!
What else could Duque do? He could only smile bitterly!
In the eyes of others, Duque was already a Breaking Dawn Archmage, or perhaps he was already close to the legendary position of Archmage.
He knew his own affairs best.
Of course, Duque could not publicly expose this wonderful misunderstanding.
The Alliance was suffering a great disaster, and it would not be surprising for there to be an avalanche effect if there was no uplifting news.
Duque could only continue pretending.
Moreover, as long as Duque was given enough time, Duque believed that with the magic power in his own magic circuits, he would not be inferior to a Breaking Dawn in terms of combat power.
Alright, in the eyes of bystanders, the newly advanced Breaking Dawn Grand Wizard Duke Marcus, escorted by a group of alliance officers, proudly stepped onto the pier made of ice that resembled a work of art.
Walking on the ice that would not slip, Kael 'thas revealed an envious look as he looked at the perfect ice pier that had been formed in one go.
"If Father also practiced ice magic, he would not be able to reach Duque's level of control!" Kael 'thas sighed as he recalled the magic demonstration his father had given him back then.
It was a lively fire elemental phoenix the size of a peacock, condensed from fire elements. He still remembered his heartfelt admiration for the fiery feathers on the Phoenix's body.
However, compared to Duque's move, although he did not want to admit defeat, he vaguely felt that Duque was still slightly better.
The difficulty of one's own control of magic elements increased exponentially with the increase in distance.
This was why the range of the [Fireball] spell for most Mages was only 36 yards.
It was not that they did not want to throw it further, but if they threw it too far, the fire elements would dissipate and lose their lethality.
For example, King Anastrian might be able to build a large pier like Duque had done in one go.
However, Kael 'thas did not believe that his father could line up 36 piers on such a huge beach that could withstand the impact of a warship docking. Even if it was a different method, such as a more elaborate 36 walls of fire that could only provide fire for barbecue, this was not something his father could do.
He could only sigh in admiration towards Duque.
At this moment, a large ship flying the flag of Jaina slowly entered the harbor.
The huge bow of the ship broke through the waves.
A graceful female figure dressed in a blue robe with golden edges stood at the bow of the ship like a goddess crossing the sea from the east. She looked at the miracle that had happened in an instant.
Duque looked at Jaina and was filled with emotion.
The heroine of the Alliance who had been present throughout the history of the Azeroth War since the Battle of the Dark Portal — Jaina Proudmoore — had finally grown up.
Mature, beautiful, moving …
If not for the Lost Ten Years, Duque was confident that he could firmly control Jaina in his hands.
Now, he could only go with the flow.
Jaina was also staring at Duque on the pier.
Duke Marcus, a living legend.
Whether it was his deeds or his strength, they were all unforgettable to mortals.
Such a peerless powerhouse was actually her nominal fiancé, but there were no feelings to speak of between them.
Jaina did not know what expression she should use to face Duque.
His soft blue and white robe was enveloped in a strange, chilly aura. Under the summer sun, the ice elements that floated around him emitted a dazzling light like diamond stardust.
At this moment, in the Alliance, the true powerhouse — Duke Marcus — appeared.
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