Chapter 203 Second-level Enchantment "Bloodthirsty"
The content of the letter is very simple - the seventh-level great magician Crouch is here.
At this moment, many scenes flashed through Raven's mind, all of which were inseparable from the torture rack.
Rhythmically tapping his fingers on the table, Raven was sorting through various coping methods in his mind.
After a long time, Raven got up and left Eagle Castle.
He left at noon and came back in the evening. Then he called Old Gordon and whispered to him for a long time.
Old Gordon showed a surprised expression at first, then nodded heavily in agreement.
If Raven has any merit, it is that he can plan for the future but does not worry about the future.
So for the next period of time, Raven continued to do what a lord should do, and Old Gordon would report new situations to Raven every day.
On the fifth day after Crouch arrived, Raven received the magic core from the Deep Blue Platform, as well as a batch of enchanting raw materials and enchanting tools.
For magicians, alchemy may not be necessary, but enchantment is a basic skill.
In various legends and stories, magicians always have a variety of magical props.
For example, flying blankets, coffee pots that automatically boil, scissors that can trim branches by yourself, and small magic locks on drawers.
These items themselves cost nothing and cannot be purchased on the Deep Blue Platform, but they can greatly increase the convenience of life.
They are enchanted creations.
Not to mention, enchanted weapons, equipment, and jewelry can exert all kinds of amazing effects. This is also an important reason why many great nobles support a mage.
As early as the gray dwarves forged the first batch of eagle feather swords, Raven had already purchased three books related to enchantment, namely "Basic Principles of Enchantment Methods" and "Thirteen Enchantment Configurations". Species", "Elementary Enchantment Analysis and Practice".
Thirteen enchantment configurations are light, darkness, fire, water flow, dust, atmosphere, floating, ground bound, push, pull, absorption, release, and storage.
It can be combined in pairs, multiple combinations, or repeated superpositions to produce countless combinations and changes.
This is also the foundation of all enchantments.
After nearly half a year of study, Raven's theoretical knowledge is quite sufficient, and he has even made a few small toys.
For example, a ball of wool.
It combines three enchantment configurations: push, pull, and levitate. Although it does not retain much magic power, it is enough to run around on the ground. It can occasionally jump onto the table or climb along the wall for a certain distance. , the behavior is completely unpredictable.
And it became the new favorite of the black cat Xikret, chasing it around the house every day, giving Raven more time to be alone.
In the next few days, Raven transferred a batch of steel weapons forged by gray dwarves from the forging factory and began to try real enchanting.
It is worth mentioning that most enchanted weapons on the market today are so-called "apprentice works", that is, a first-level enchantment is added to ordinary weapons and equipment, but there are various restrictions on use.
The enchanted crossbow that Raven purchased previously is included in this list.
It can shoot about fifty rounds of flaming crossbows. Once the number of shots is exhausted, it will turn into an ordinary crossbow again and cannot be enchanted again.
Swords and armor-type equipment also have service life limits, but many weapons and armor bases used for enchantment are mixed with some first- and second-level magic materials, so their service life will be longer.
Only equipment that is purely forged with magic ore and has been enchanted can be called "enchanted equipment". If it is well maintained, it is normal for an enchanted weapon to be passed down for three or five generations. The higher the level, the higher the level. The higher the value, the longer the storage time.
For example, the Fox family's fourth-order plate armor "Molten Ember" has been passed down for hundreds of years.
In the blink of an eye, another five days passed. On this day, Raven completed another enchantment. He waved his wrist lightly, and the long sword in his hand drew a curtain of fire.
He casually threw the long sword into the pile of weapons next to him. There were sixteen finished products he had made in the past five days.
"Black, so dark! How much money have I spent in vain!?"
Indeed, enchantment requires the use of a customized magic pen, and it also needs to be made from various organisms and minerals The magic raw materials are made, but in total, the cost of raw materials for a first-level enchantment is only about 30 gold coins.
The book says that when a skilled first-level magician performs first-level enchantment, the success rate is between 27% and 35%. Even based on the bottom line, the cost does not exceed 110 gold coins.
The average price of each of the enchanted weapons that Raven bought last time was more than 600!
Profiteers, huge profits!
It is simply comparable to the tears of angels!
On the other hand, Raven also gradually discovered that not only elements, but magicians also have different affinities, or affinities, for different enchantments.
For example, Raven himself, even with the help of the Eye of Truth, the success rate of enchantment is only about 60%. If it is to add a "bloody" enchantment, Raven has done it three times so far, and it has not failed yet.
"Otherwise... try it?"
The next moment, the mithril hand crossbow was placed in front of Raven.
Gently stroking the surface of the crossbow, Raven took out the tool. The various points of enchantment flashed through his mind again, and he slowly raised the magic pen.
He is going to add a "bloodthirsty" enchantment to it.
Many enchantments can be upgraded. Taking Raven's upcoming enchantment as an example, the first to fifth levels are named: bleeding, bloodthirsty, boiling blood, rotting blood, and thirsty blood.
Beyond these fifth levels, there is also the seventh level enchantment "Life Killer" with the same route.
With a flash of silver light, Raven quietly opened the Eye of Truth, contaminated the raw materials, and began to enchant the hand crossbow.
His expression was focused and his wrist was as steady as a machine, without any unnecessary movements.
The black cat who was chasing the ball of wool stopped. She jumped on the desk and quietly watched Raven's enchantment process. There was a look of appreciation in her eyes, as if watching a great artist splashing ink. .
As time passed, Raven picked up his pen and slowly rubbed his wrist.
Enchanting has been completed.
The crossbow is loaded and cocked. At this moment, a stream of flowing blood surrounds the hand crossbow, seeps into the crossbow, and lights up the dark star iron. The open crossbow arm is like a The wings of the bloodthirsty monster, and these arrows are the fangs that choose people to eat!
The second-level enchantment "Bloodthirsty" can not only cause bleeding damage to the enemy, but also absorb part of the opponent's life essence and restore one's own injuries.
Leaving the secret room, Raven had dinner together with the black cat.
After dinner, Old Gordon found Raven and gave him some detailed information.
Having sent away three family heads one after another, there is no doubt about Old Gordon’s ability.
After taking over the task of building Eagle Town, he was not only responsible for the planning and construction of the building, but also responsible for reviewing the person in charge of each house, and personally trained the core personnel, making them the eyes of Eagle Castle and ears.
This is the most basic espionage agency. Although it has no penetration capabilities, it can ensure that Raven knows everything that happens in Eagle Town.
It was through this method that Raven discovered the whereabouts of the Order of the Hand of Death, and now it is also through this method that he has found out Crouch's living habits.
Determining who Crouch is is a problem, and Raven has already locked his identity through the Eye of Truth and informed Old Gordon of his characteristics.
After listening to the report, Raven's lips raised a smile: "It's time."
Early the next morning, before dawn, Raven put on a relatively common outfit. Civilian clothes left the castle. Crouch's activity track is difficult to follow a pattern. During the day, he walks through the streets and alleys, and occasionally goes to the construction site in New Castle. He eats three meals a day very casually, sometimes at the construction site, sometimes at the homes of local residents. Have a meal, and occasionally solve it at Baile Tang.
The place where he lived every day was not fixed. If someone stayed overnight, he would stay in someone else's house. If no one stayed overnight, he would find a sheltered corner and sleep with a cane. One day, he even went to the Crystal Palace to hang out. We got a private room and slept all night with loud music.
The only regular thing is that he will play chess with the local old men at a fixed time every morning, rain or shine.
The sky is dim, and the buds of the willow trees on the roadside have grown into goose-yellow willow leaves. They rise and fall slightly with the morning breeze, shaking the dew on the ground.
Since this time, Crouch has gained some status among a group of old people, and is basically guaranteed to be able to play chess at any time.
Without prior knowledge, it would be hard to imagine that this old man, who wears a slightly dirty white robe, mingles with a group of elderly citizens, and occasionally engages in passionate exchanges with others, could actually be the legendary Seven A great magician.
Leaven pretended to be a passerby and came to the chessboard. At this time, the battle situation was initially decided. Crouch held the white flag and forced the old man holding the black chess into a blind corner.
Old Black Chess was so anxious that he took off his fur hat and scratched the top of his head with sparse grass: "Why is it this 'Double Cavalry Killer' again? You can't say goodbye?"
Crouch smiled proudly. : "You don't care what I use, as long as it's effective?"
The old man Black Chess pursed his lips and frowned, but he didn't Want to admit defeat: "Hey guys, we have been playing chess for so many years, you can't watch me being killed by outsiders like this, right?"
Look at me and I look at you, the old men next to me. , all shrugging. They all play chess spontaneously out of hobbies, and their levels are about the same. If one person can't do anything, everyone can't do anything!
Seeing that it was almost time, Lei Wen interrupted: "This is not 'two horses to kill the king', this is 'Ruidian cavalry tactics'."
"What code and technique?" Old Black Chess was a little confused.
But Crouch's expression changed: "Young man, we are playing chess here, just watch and don't make a sound."
"It doesn't matter, it doesn't matter!" The old black chess man laughed. He made a face: "Young man, since you know the name of this set, why don't you come and help me?"
"Okay." Raven bent down, picked up the black chess cavalry, and pushed it forward. With one step, Black's king was protected.
This time, it was Crouch’s turn to frown.
After thinking for a while, he finally took a step forward, but Raven immediately dealt with it lightly, causing Crouch to think again.
In just a dozen moves, Crouch was forced into a desperate situation. He slapped the chessboard and shouted: "No, no! I should have won, you old guy looking for foreign aid." , I don’t accept it!”
“Hey, old man, you have defeated us for so many days, and finally found someone who can cure you!” The old man Black Chess stood up. He came to Raven and said: "Boy, come and play with him!"
Leaven sat down without hesitation. In the next few rounds, Raven didn't hold back at all, using all kinds of formulas. The tactics of abandoning troops on the rear flank, castling the king's chariot, and the Saracen infantry killed Crouch until he was completely defeated. His breathing became heavier and heavier, and he began to curse.
“Do it again!” After losing another round, Crouch angrily said: “I don’t believe I can’t cure you!”
Unexpectedly, Raven shook his head and stood up: "No more."
"Why?" Crouch said.
Leaven scratched his chin: "Your level is too poor."
As a seventh-level great magician, if you want to say that Crouch is not good at magic, he can only smile slightly. It has passed, but if you want to say that he is not good at chess, then he will have to talk to you about it!
“I saw that your boy is talented in playing chess, so I let you go on purpose!” Crouch patted the chessboard: “Let’s play another game and let you see my true strength!”
Raven still refused: "No, I still have to work..."
"I'll give you the wages!" Crouch took out a silver coin from his sleeve: "I'll buy you a little time, that's enough. Right?"
"This..." Raven showed a hint of excitement and shook his head: "Playing chess is just for fun after all, you should keep it for yourself."
As he said that, he was about to leave.
Seeing that Raven was out of luck, Crouch rolled his eyes and sat down on the ground: "He hit someone! The young man hit someone! He beat me so old..."
This was beyond Lei Wen's expectation, and he suddenly felt dumbfounded: "Old sir, you..."
The old man playing chess next to him couldn't stand it anymore, and they all gathered around to persuade him: "Young man, I think this old man is too He is a foreigner who has never seen his relatives. He is lonely and sleeps outside sometimes at night. Just think of it as a good deed and play a few games with him! "
Raven pretended to hesitate, Crow. Qi blinked and looked at him expectantly.
"Okay." Lei Wen said relentingly: "Then I'll come back tomorrow. I really don't have time today."
Crouch said: "If you run away, where will I go? Looking for you?”
Raven said: "My name is Reis, and I am responsible for raising horses at Eagle Castle. You can find out just by asking." Son, if I take the initiative to ask, won't I get a severe beating?"
The old man next to him said: "That was in the past, Baron Raven was different from others. The soldiers under his command are also different. As long as you are not making trouble, no one will touch you."
"Okay, that's settled." Crouch stared at Raven: "Tomorrow. If you don’t come in the morning, I will go to the castle to make trouble!”
After meeting Crouch in person, Raven had a comprehensive and clear judgment about him.
To describe it in one word, it is "old naughty boy".
Crouch has a casual, free and uninhibited personality. He has no persistent requirements for external objects. He will look at things when he is curious and do things if he likes them. He has no pretensions.
It is this kind of character that can bring up the innocent and kind-hearted Lux.
As for where Raven’s chess skills come from, it’s actually very simple.
In the early years, he was deceived and kidnapped in Munn City. Oh no, when he was trying to climb up, he teamed up with others to play a game, which was the end game of Lewis Chess.
If the visitor wins, he will get a silver coin bounty. If he loses, he will give the stall owner one silver coin.
Of course, this kind of game requires support, and Raven is that support.
He was not stupid to begin with. He quickly memorized the partner's endgame and set up his own stall.
Of course, this business had not been in business for long before he was fired because he offended the little boss who had a bloody harpoon at the time, but the knowledge has always remained in Raven's mind.
Early the next morning, Raven fulfilled his promise and came to the chess stall. Crouch was beaming when he saw Raven arriving!
Raven immediately entered the game and started fighting.
Leaven didn't know Crouch's purpose, but one thing was certain. Crouch did not come with hostility, otherwise he could have killed him directly at Eagle Castle.
Then before meeting Crouch as Raven, it is essential to play chess to gain favor.
Who asked him to kidnap someone else’s good student?
Raven was plotting against Crouch, and at the same time, someone was plotting against Raven.
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(End of this chapter)