I Will Be The Crowned King

After a lot of painstaking "appeasement", An Sen, who finally let the elf girl give up the idea of ​​"doing it right away and eliminating future troubles forever" accompanied her with a smile and sent Her Majesty the Queen out of the room.

After carefully closing the door, he didn't open it immediately, but deliberately put the kraft paper bag and a stack of newspapers in the corner of the table, leisurely took out the misty pipe from his arms, while smoking Tobacco casually flips through the news.

After confirming that he could no longer hear the footsteps in the corridor outside the door, An Sen opened the kraft paper bag lightly, took out the "Big Magic Book" rubbing, and stuffed a thick stack of newspapers into it. , while hiding the rubbings in another newspaper.

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

After completing the whole set of preparations, Anson confirmed that the order was correct, and then unfolded the rubbing.

The first thing that catches the eye is a series of swashbuckling characters similar to the "frontispiece":

"Faithful believers, please raise your head to face the position of the rising moon, and pay high respect to Ayton, the reformer, the one who challenges injustice, and the one who controls the destiny - because never bowing your head is the best for him. Congrats."

Although it is a squiggly font, it looks more casual to some scribbles, even almost graffiti. Judging from the brushstrokes, the author should have written in this way on purpose.

For in another rubbing of the Great Book of Magic, which Anson obtained from Clovis Cathedral, there are similar words: "Everyone has a secret, and every one desires a secret, to the seeker, the deceitful, the one of the dark magic. Pray, Wang Mut, that your secrets will never become the treasures of others."

Although the string of text is also in cursive, it is obviously more delicate and cumbersome. The shape of each letter is a work of art, and it seems to be 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 prying and protection, the other destroying and transforming... If that's the case, what's in the volume that represents "Blood Magic"?

In addition, the "Great Magic Book" has more than a dozen volumes. Is it evenly divided into the contents of the three major magics, or does it mention other things besides the history of each magic and the spells that have existed?

While Anson guessed, he began to quickly browse the content behind.

The first is the opening part. The author first introduces the difference between magic and the other two magics - neither strengthening the spirit from the inside to the outside, nor strengthening the flesh to pursue unlimited vitality, but the relationship between man and the objective world. relation.

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

Because the birth of magic, stemmed from the attempt of "Fate Master Ayton" to break the status quo, break through the existing restrictions, and fundamentally "change this cruel world".

"...but that doesn't mean that the 'Fate Master' is right, even he himself has doubts about it, so he gives every believer the right to control his own destiny, even at the cost of betrayal and Slander is at all costs..."

This sentence reveals at least two pieces of information: someone betrayed Ayton, but the way of betrayal is correct in Ayton's view, and is in line with the identity of the conjurer-even this behavior, regardless of the result, is itself the result of the betrayal. tacitly.

This is very interesting.

According to Talia, the goals of the three major magics are the ultimate in evolution and approaching perfection. In his personal notes, Saint Isaac defines the goal and perfection of this evolution as "immortality". I personally end up trying to mix the three magics, and it almost turns into a group of talking meat sauce.

But whether it is the theme of the frontispiece of black magic or conjuration magic, one is "destiny" and the other is "peeping secrets"... The former is barely related, while the latter has no meaning at all.

In the absence of effective intelligence, Anson can only make a little bold guess:

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

It should be the original intention of the three major magics that the caster should break some shackles and restrictions through evolution, enter a higher level and even approach perfection.

However, because of the different ways and paths, the latecomers have more ideas about black magic and incantation, no longer just stick to the original goal, have a new direction and pursuit, and attach more importance to it even more than himself.

Assuming these speculations are true, who would betray 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 Great Knights defeated the Three Old Gods to establish a country, the Church of Order was just a little-known sect, and spellcasters of various beliefs in the Three Old Gods were still rampant on the earth, and they could even be grandiose. to become the lord of a certain place and enter the castle court of the dragon knight Herid.

So there are traitors among the casters? Dissatisfied with the Three Old Gods, and finally sided with the Seven Great Knights?

Also, no matter which version of the legend it is, it is only "defeated", and nowhere does it mention that the seven knights killed the three old gods, so who is the real perpetrator, and the "old gods" in the old and new worlds Is there a relationship between the contradictions?

Although there are full of doubts, An Sen did not continue to think in a deeper direction because he was just flipping through it casually, but quickly browsed the entire volume of "The Great Magic Book".

The follow-up content basically involves several characteristics of conjuration magic, including the relationship between the sense of distance and the casting distance. 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 precision rather than power, and all magic needs to be prepared in advance. A mistake is likely to be a total loss.

This Anson can be said to have a deep understanding of this, his battle with Phil Crecy was like this. At that time, in addition to [Gathering Flames] and [Undead Mist], there were only two [Rising Fires] left, and one [Rising Fire]. Hunting] and a [Smoke Entertainment Home], if you miss a little, you will not even have the chance to turn around and escape.

Of course, the premise is that he doesn't know that there are Freya and Talia who are guarding outside - and the previous self, in order to avoid being noticed by a cautious guy like Fair, specially let Talia erase his knowledge. This memory of her coming.

"...and being good at changing the 'shape' of the casting range so that it can adapt to changes in the situation means that a conjurer truly begins to realize where his strength lies, which is also a prerequisite for embarking on the path of conjuration."

In other words, if you don't master this, isn't it even a conjurer? I'm afraid that more than 60% of conjurers are not qualified... An Sen rolled his eyes.

Having said that, Anson actually understood; after all, if you can't even change the shape of the casting range, many seemingly powerful spells will become quite useless.

The most intuitive ones are [Hunting] and [Rifeng]. The former is just a flame armor-piercing bullet with more power and penetrating power 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 silently detonate explosives hundreds of meters away, or become a silent assassination artifact.

The ability of conjuration is "distorting reality", which means that only when the enemy and himself are shrouded in the casting range, the conjurer is omnipotent; otherwise, he is just an ordinary person with better motor vision and keen intuition. Far less than the directness of blood magic and the subtlety of black magic.

"...And conjurers shouldn't be limited to the imagination based on reality, but should strive to broaden their horizons, start from more subtle places, and shape a new 'reality' that exceeds cognition..."

In other words, in the opinion of the author of this book, whether it is [Gathering Flames] or [Undead Mist], simple magic spells are practical, but they are still small.

However, compared with the magic listed by the other party, Anson had to admit that what the other party said did have some truth.

"...[Wound Canvas], transfer the damaged traces to any place within the casting range, it can be on yourself or the enemy, or it can be used to destroy or open an item..."

"...The brush can't cut through the steel, but it can draw gaps that look like real ones..."

In Anson's view, this magic is simply against the sky, stronger than [Yan Yujia]; even if you are fatally wounded, as long as you activate the magic in time, you can move the wound to any position you want, even on the enemy, or on the enemy. Forcibly create a breakthrough when cornered.

The disadvantage also exists, that is, the casting range must completely cover the wound and attachments when using it. Any mistake or stop before the whole process is completed will lead to failure, and if it is successful, if it cannot stay within the casting range, the effect will also disappear... and It's also incredibly complicated to prepare.

"...[Nine Palaces Chessboard], create an area within the casting range, everyone takes turns to act in a turn-based manner, and the first to act determines the rules..."

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

This magic obviously involves the need to change the casting range before it can be used normally. It has a certain coercive force, and it does not distinguish between the enemy and the friend. The first person to act is not necessarily the caster himself. It has a taste of "distorting reality". .

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

"...[Theft Minor], humming a song softly, under the premise of ensuring that the opponent can hear and understand, use the lyrics to seize a certain ability that he has already demonstrated, and can only be injured and controlled by the opponent after using it. Waiting to get it back..."

"...Everything that has happened, there are early signs..."

This magic belongs to the type of mental arithmetic and unintentional, and it is also a semi-mandatory rule. It is similar to some psychological hints in black magic, but it can effectively capture the opponent's ability. It is not very useful under normal circumstances, but if you touch it. On some enemies that rely heavily on a single ability, it will be very strong.

For example, some—or all—talents, even if they simply seize and do not use, can directly determine the outcome of the battle.

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

Subsequent chapters also introduced a large number of other types of incantation, including but not limited to simple and practical types such as [Gathering Flames], and summarized various aspects.

In short, the more common sense, the simpler it is to use, the more complex it is to violate, and the longer the energy consumption and preparation time will be; and the two major curses of "conservation" and "reform" that appear because of this are mentioned. Mage genre.

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

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

Based on different logics, there is a certain difference in the routes of the two sides; and this difference can only be truly reflected at the level of the Blasphemy Mage.

The book does not mention the specific differences between the two genres, and I don’t even think there is a real difference between them, but Anson couldn’t help but open his mind-could it be those conservative conjurers who finally chose to betray Norton, the master of fate , with the Seven Knights?

It was the reformist conjurers who did not agree with Norton's idea, and decided to support the seven great knights as the enemy under the power of two evils - this is also more in line with Norton knowing that he has been betrayed, but still agrees with the other party's statement.

But no matter which one is, it's just Anson's own brain hole; just from the introduction of the author of this volume, he should be more advocating the "revolutionist" point of view, thinking that conjurers should actively change the world~www.readwn .com ~ Warped Reality".

For him at present, the difference between the two factions is only one that pays attention to practical spirit, and the other that advocates change and diversity, and provides himself with more creativity and brain holes of new magic.

"Dong Dong Dong!"

The hurried knock on the door came again, this time the other party did not push the door directly.

An Sen calmly closed the newspaper wrapped in the "Big Magic Book" rubbing, silent for ten seconds, and then raised his head pretending nothing happened:

"Please come in."

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

"Sir, the boat is ready."

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

"Set off!"