Chapter 209 The Mystery of the Netheril Scroll (a 10,000-word chapter, please subscribe)
“Such an indescribably beautiful scenery can never be seen on the ground. Isn’t it?” Zuo Si didn’t even look at his head. asked back.
At this moment, he was sitting on the three plank roads extending from the inside of the asteroid at the dock. His legs were completely suspended in the air. If he moved a little forward, he would fall immediately.
Due to the effect of some powerful magic, this little star is surrounded by a layer of breathable air within thirty meters, while maintaining a constant temperature of about twenty degrees Celsius.
So there is no need to worry about suffocation or the terrifying ultra-low temperature of minus 270 degrees in outer space.
"Yeah! I can't believe that the Githyanki could hollow out the inside of an asteroid and transform it into a habitable place.
But according to Erlon's guess, Achaia is very likely Before he died, he sent a signal for help to the magic ship in the star realm.
Perhaps within a few hours to a day or two, at least one astral magic ship would arrive to check the situation. "
Davian reminded with some worry.
“Relax, I have no intention of occupying this place openly.
On the contrary, I plan to leave it to Erron to deal with the aftermath.
If the Githyanki plan to rebuild this place, we will use Erron as an internal agent to make those knights and instructors into cards bit by bit.
After the top management is completely controlled, the newborn children can be educated.
Turn them into the fire that will overthrow and destroy the Githyanki militarized empire.
Instead of being a slave who obeys the Lich Queen. ”
Zuo Si expressed his plan meaningfully.
Use Githyanki against Githyanki, this was the idea that popped into his mind.
After all, acquired education is always greater than innate instinct.
As long as the ideology is instilled well, the twisted and sick society of the Githyanki can be dismantled bit by bit from the inside by spreading ideas.
Of course, this may take a long time.
But it doesn't matter.
Anyway, Zuo Si just wanted to give it a try. He mainly wanted to control this star port in a relatively hidden way, and by the way, build a magic ship that could sail freely in space and even the star realm.
You must know that the so-called "magic ship" in this multiverse is completely different from the science fiction spaceship that many people on earth understand.
As the name suggests, the magic ship is mainly driven by magic power.
So it looks very likely to be a wooden sailboat, which has been strengthened and reinforced with various magics.
Or even directly release a legendary magic, permanently transforming it into another form, driven by magical power or gravity as fuel.
In the continent of Faerûn, this technology had been invented in the era of Netheril and was widely used to explore outer space.
However, later, with the destruction of Netheril civilization, the magic ship manufacturing technology was gradually lost, and only a few parts were scattered in the hands of some high-level mages and even legendary mages.
At least in Candlekeep, Zuo Si found no records of the construction of magic ships, so he wanted to get one from the Githyanki to study.
Hearing that his master was trying to cause trouble again, Davian couldn't help but shook his head with a wry smile. He quickly took out two books, a silver giant sword, and a scepter from his arms and handed them over. Sheng introduced: "Of these books, one is the "Physical Fitness Manual", which can increase physical attributes after reading it, and the other is "Jingsi Volume", which can increase intellectual attributes after reading it.
According to Elon, they were all trophies obtained by Achaia when she led her army to break through the mind flayer stronghold on the seventeenth floor.
Using two magical tomes, the cunning commander seduces all warriors, knights, and red dragons in the starport to hunt down more mind flayers, promising that those who perform best will be able to take them. Walk as a reward.
But in fact, she never thought about fulfilling her promise.
But now, both books are yours as spoils.
In addition, this scepter is the [Erasure Scepter], which can instantly destroy all magic protection, enchantments, and continuously effective spells.
Unfortunately, it was consumed by the red dragon's force wall technique, and now the overall structure has become very fragile.
Eron said that if you use the nine-ring wishing or miracle spell, it should be able to be repaired slightly.
Finally, there is this genuine silver sword specially assigned to the commander of the Red Dragon Knight. ”
“Not bad! It seems that all the good stuff that the female Githyanki commander was reluctant to use is now available to me. ”
Zuo Si took these valuable magic items and stuffed them all into his pocket.
Good things like "Physical Fitness Manual" and "Jingsi Meditation Volume" that can increase basic attributes must find time to calm down and read them, and then they can produce corresponding effects, instead of just clicking on them in the game. That's it.
As for the erasure scepter, he planned to take it back and give it to the lich in the organization who mastered the nine-ring magic to repair it.
This thing is an out-and-out killer weapon, its power is equivalent to the disintegration of nine rings.
The only drawback is that it can only be used once.
After using it, you have to use wish or miracle to reshape it.
Otherwise, when the scepter comes into contact with a hard object, it will instantly turn into a puddle of worthless fragments.
Just as Zuo Si was looking at the last prize, the "Silver Sword", with great interest, Erron suddenly ran out of the asteroid with a device and shouted breathlessly: "Lord... Master! There is... a response! Two astral magic ships are coming towards the star port. It won't be long before they pass through the barrier between the planes and appear around."
"Oh. ? So fast!" Zuo Si showed a hint of surprise.
"Of course! This is the largest outpost on the entire planet Toril. What's more, what Achaia sent out just now was the most urgent distress signal." Erron hurriedly explained.
Zuo Si nodded thoughtfully: "In that case, I leave this place to you. Please figure out how to describe what happened in the star port to the Githyanki who came to rescue them. What?”
"It's very simple! Just blame it all on the mind flayer. Anyway, the bodies have been disposed of, and there is no evidence of death." Erron calmly gave his solution.
For the Githyanki, blaming the mind flayers for all disasters and responsibilities is simply a universal excuse and scapegoat.
No Githyanki suspects sinister intentions from their sworn enemy.
"Very good! Remember to report the situation to me in time when everything stabilizes, and find a way to build a stable portal to Waterdeep City."
After that, Zuo Si took the lead Go up to Davian and return to the sixteenth floor of Leyline Labyrinth City through the portal.
As a result, not long after walking back along the original path, I met three temporary teammates who had recovered.
The dwarf immediately laughed and waved his hands vigorously and shouted: "Hey! You didn't encounter any monsters or dangers, right?"
"No. Everything went very smoothly. I have found the monster. Network node, it's time to go back the same way. Because going down is the territory of the mind flayer, I don't think you want to deal with those octopus heads," Zuo Si responded calmly.
"Mind Flayer? Damn it! This is one of the monsters I hate most." The dwarf cursed in a low voice.
Because in the absence of magical equipment to defend against mind control, any adventurer facing a group of mind flayers will be instantly controlled by the other party and then become obedient. slave.
What's more, he was controlled by the aboleth not long ago, and he never wanted to feel that terrible feeling again.
"Then let's go back. But how can we safely climb up the underground cliff created by the earthquake just now?" The poet looked confused.
“It’s very simple! Later I will give everyone the second-level magic [Spider Walking Technique]. With my current spell casting level, this spell should last for about two hours. During this period, Everyone can crawl on the cliff quickly like a spider. If everything goes well, they should be able to climb up.
Zuo Si quickly proposed a solution.
If he hadn't brought the three people in front of him back safely, he would have opened the portal and returned directly to the Mage Tower when he was at the star port.
"[Spider Walking Technique]? What a great idea!"
The poet's eyes instantly lit up.
Because this is indeed the most ideal way to solve the current dilemma.
Unfortunately, as a bard, he will never learn this very practical magic during the adventure journey.
After finalizing the plan, the team quickly returned to the place where they fell.
Zuo Si used the [Memory Wand] to cast four [Spider Walking Techniques] in one breath, blessing everyone except himself.
Because he himself has the ability of the elect - [Walking in the Air], he can walk directly up through the air, there is no need to be so troublesome.
Soon, the entire adventure team began to climb rapidly along the underground cliffs that went straight up and down, with a height that may exceed ten kilometers.
In the end, it took more than an hour to finally return to the eleventh floor.
Although as a high-level adventurer, his strength, agility and physique are far beyond ordinary people, he is still so exhausted by the dwarves, poets and halfling thieves that they all collapsed on the ground and gasped for air. .
After all, when [Spider Walking Technique] is in effect, they are running fast, for fear that the spell will fail when they are halfway up.
In order to recover their physical strength and restore spell slots to cope with possible crises, the team returned to the tenth floor and chose to rest in one of the rooms for ten hours before continuing towards the surface.
Zuo Si, who has superhuman memory along the way, discovered that the previous earthquakes had inevitably changed the structure at many levels. Some of the original roads were now blocked, while those dead ends were opened.
Fortunately, he drew a simple map in advance, so he found the right direction after a little detour.
Since all the monsters have been cleared before, we didn’t encounter any powerful enemies along the way. At best, they were just some underdark creatures running up from the lower levels.
After spending several days walking and stopping like this, everyone finally returned to the cellar well of the Yawning Door Tavern.
"Phew - we finally came back alive. No one died! No injuries! No arms or legs! And we brought back valuable trophies!"
Dwarf Lu Ge touched the dirty beard on his chin, and his whole body became relaxed.
"Yes! We have descended to the sixteenth floor this time. I am afraid that no other active adventure team can reach this record in the entire Waterdeep City."
Halfling Korra waved her little fist excitedly.
"I'm so exhausted! I just want to eat something, have a drink, and then quickly take a shower and go to bed." The poet complained with a sigh.
As the weakest member of the team, traveling with such high intensity and long hours is definitely a big challenge for him.
Due to being too exhausted, I couldn’t even concentrate on casting spells when encountering a sudden battle on the last leg of the journey, and became a complete waste.
But fortunately, the monsters in the first few floors are not strong. Ruger and Davian can kill them all just like chopping melons and vegetables.
No hesitation!
Zuo Si went directly to the bottom of the well and pulled the hanging rope hard.
Soon, the people above began to try to pull up the people at the bottom of the shaft by dragging ropes.
However, Zuo Si obviously did not need this service, so he directly gave up his position to the poet and walked up on the air.
After a while, he appeared in the lobby of the tavern with the latter.
"Oh - my God! It's... it's Kels! Luger's team is back safely!" An adventurer stood up suddenly and exclaimed loudly.
Another person next to him was dumbfounded and murmured to himself: "This...how is this possible! There was a violent earthquake in the Lost City of Earth, and since they disappeared for so many days, it should be impossible for them to survive."
"Hahahaha! Win! I win! Take out the money from the last bet!"
Another guy who was obviously a "fun man" rushed to the bar and slapped the table hard, rushing The boss laughed wildly.
Du Nan smiled and shook his head, quickly took out a box specifically for gambling money from the cabinet behind him, and then pushed a mess of more than forty silver coins, copper coins and gold coins in front of the other party.
He was not at all surprised that this adventurous team returned safely.
Because the hotel owner knew that Zuo Si was the chosen one of Talona, the goddess of poison and disease, and he was also a terrifying arcane spellcaster.
So as long as you don't fight directly with the "mad mage" Halaster Blackrobe himself, you can escape safely even if you encounter danger.
About three to five minutes later, the four people down the shaft were pulled up one by one.
Following that, all the guests in the tavern surrounded them like stars holding the moon, and began to ask about the specific details and stories of this adventure.
For most adventurers, it is a very happy thing to brag to others about their experiences in a tavern, and then receive applause and admiration.
So whether it was a dwarf, a poet, or a halfling thief, while enjoying free food and drinks (other guests paid), they began to tell adventure stories that were half truthful, half false, and half exaggerated.
When he gets excited, he will even take out the trophies in his dimensional bag and show them to the people around him.
Since there are very few high-level adventurers who have the ability to enter the tenth floor of the Earth Maze City, no one present could tell whether it was true or false.
But it is undeniable that most listeners are quite satisfied with these exciting and exciting stories.
There are also some adventure teams who plan to go into the depths, so they should quickly record the things that need attention, so that they can be prepared when they encounter them.
But Zuo Si obviously didn't like this lively and noisy scene.
After briefly cleaning up his personal hygiene, he sat alone at the bar, eating the special dishes recommended by the hotel owner one bite at a time, with an indifferent smile on his face. He didn't look like a person at all. An adventurer who has just returned from the Lost City.
"Have you really entered the sixteenth floor of the crystal maze?" Dunan asked in an uncertain tone.
"Of course! I brought back a lot of souvenirs."
As he said that, Zuo Si pulled out the "silver sword" and gently placed it on the table.
When the hotel owner saw it, his face suddenly changed. He shivered uncontrollably, and then cursed in a low voice in panic: "Damn it! You are simply a madman! Put this thing away quickly! I don't want those lucky things. The Thyanki came after me to my shop.”
It is known that every true “silver sword” is worth a price to a Githyanki.
If it is lost, they will immediately send a team to recover it and kill all creatures that have come into contact with the "Silver Sword".
But Zuo Si waved his hand and comforted him nonchalantly: "Relax. I have blessed the [Shielding Object] above, and now no prophecy magic can track its location. What's more, it's just a Just a few Githyanki. I want to see how many casualties they suffer before they choose to give up."
Dunan was visibly relieved when he heard that the magic to block detection was given. In a tone of voice, he said with a wry smile: "Okay. I now believe that you have entered the sixteenth level. Because that is the only place where a large number of Githyanki appear. By the way, do you know anything about the sudden earthquake in Leyline City? ?”
"I don't know. I only know that the earthquake occurred suddenly and lasted for a short time, accompanied by violent fluctuations of magical energy. If nothing else, it should be the work of a mad mage." Zuo Si gave his judgment straightforwardly.
"Is there any obvious change in the overall structure?" Dunan continued to ask.
Zuo Si took a sip of the juice in the cup to moisten his throat, and replied casually: "Yes, but it's not too big.
The only drastic change is on the eleventh floor A vertical passage appears that leads directly to the sixteenth floor.
If you are confident enough, you can jump directly and then use the [Feather Fall Technique] to land safely.
What, are you worried that the monsters in the dungeon will riot and then all flood into Waterdeep City? ”
“That’s right. In fact, after the earthquake, the lords immediately held an emergency meeting to discuss countermeasures. My mission is to collect as much information and intelligence as possible from the returning adventurers. But now it seems that the problem is not serious. "Du Nan gently rubbed his eyebrows.
You know, he has been so worried these past few days that he couldn't even sleep well.
He was afraid that when he opened his eyes, he would see him standing in front of the bed. A dark elf assassin, or a terrifying monster such as a mind flayer or a beholder.
After all, every time a monster in the Lost City gets out of control, the Yawning Gate Inn is always the first to suffer. >
no way!
Who asked this store to be built at the exit to Leyline Lost City?
“If there’s nothing else, I’ll go back and rest first. Tell Ruger for me later and leave all the spoils to him. After they’re all sold, I’ll give the proceeds to him. Just send it to my residence in Waterdeep City. By the way, do you know where I live?" Zuo Si tried with a half-smile.
Du Nan nodded calmly: "I know. In fact, a big shot like you who needs special attention has received special attention from the lords from the moment he arrived in Waterdeep City. "
"Special attention? I think you should be particularly vigilant. Okay, the joke is over. I wish you a good dream tonight."
After saying this, Zuo Si took out a gold coin and put it on the table. He stood up and turned around and walked out of the hotel door with the dragonborn knight. It was just evening now, and the golden glow filled the entire city.
Although the ambient temperature has become very low, many scantily clad women can still be seen on the street soliciting customers.
Because for them, this is the last opportunity to make money before winter officially enters.
After the first snow falls, the area around Waterdeep City will enter subzero temperatures.
By that time, no one would stay outdoors for long unless they wanted to freeze to death in the streets.
When Zuo Si returned to the house he had just purchased not long ago, he immediately saw Isadora standing at the door with her face, hands and feet red from the cold.
The girl didn't even hesitate for a second, she rushed towards him like crazy and just hugged him.
"What's going on? Why don't you stay in the house?"
Zuo Si asked while using Zero Ring Magic [Treatment of Minor Injuries] to treat frostbite on the girl's hands and face .
"I miss you..."
Isadora's voice was as weak and low as a mosquito.
Seeing this, the shooter Huntington on the side immediately explained helplessly: "Master, she has been like this since the third day after you left. In addition to sleeping all day long, the first time after waking up One thing is to stand at the door until dark. The food is not good, and the training of psychic abilities and magic learning have almost completely stopped. "
Seeing the girl's pitiful look, Zuo Si felt a little headache. He stared into the other person's eyes and warned seriously: "Don't do this again next time, you know?"
"Yeah!"< br>
Isadora nodded vigorously, and at the same time hugged her tightly with her hands, and did not let go until she finished eating and went to bed.
For her unusually strong attachment and lack of security, Zuo Si obviously had no good solution and could only hope that time would slowly heal it.
After coaxing the "problem girl" to sleep, Zuo Si quickly took out the "Jingsi Volume" and the "Physical Fitness Manual", intending to read these two magic books that can increase basic attributes first.
After all, basic attributes are the most practical and will be directly reflected in all aspects of physical fitness.
Take the surge in physique after becoming a chosen one. Now that he has entered a state of concentration on spellcasting, he will basically not be affected by any external factors.
And with the blessing of divine power, even if you don't rest for several days and nights, your body will not feel tired.
You can even use a knife to make a not very deep cut on your arm, and it will heal on its own in about a minute.
What’s more, physique represents the vitality of a creature.
The higher it means it can withstand more damage in combat and the harder it is to be killed by the enemy.
As for the "Jing Meditation Volume", which can increase intelligence attributes, it is one of the treasures coveted by arcane casters.
You must know that the higher the intelligence, the more spell slots there are.
At the same time, when engaging in spell confrontation, the arcane magic released becomes more difficult for the enemy to dodge, resist, and save.
Zuo Si originally had a plan to use various methods, including wishing, to try to increase his intelligence attribute to more than fifty points.
In the next few consecutive days.
He was either reading two spell books to increase attributes, or trying to make magic items from flail snail shells.
Apart from taking the time to meet with the three temporary teammates who entered Leyline Maze City and discuss the price of selling the loot, I basically haven't been anywhere.
After reading and playing the two books at the same time, Zuo Si was surprised to find that his intelligence attribute had increased by two points, from the original [18+5 (23)] to [20+5 ( 25)].
Obviously, that is not an ordinary "Jingsi Volume", but a +2 "Jingsi Volume".
In comparison, the "Physical Fitness Manual" is a little inferior, but only adds a little more physical fitness, reaching 23 points.
"Well...an additional third-level spell slot has been added. It feels pretty good!"
Zuo Si felt his brain that had been strengthened by magic and his thinking that had become sharper, with a satisfied expression on his face.
As for the two attribute books, they disappeared out of thin air the moment they took effect.
Going straight to the simple workbench, he carefully took off a rewoven and strengthened [Magic Resistance Belt].
Through careful observation, it can be found that this originally inconspicuous black belt now has countless silk threads emitting colorful light inside.
These silk threads, without exception, are all ground into powder from the highest magic resistance part of the flail snail shell, and then combined with the phase spider silk threads, and finally combined and woven.
Now, this belt not only provides the wearer with a certain amount of magic resistance, but also has a 20% chance of deflecting a directed spell, and a 10% chance of directly reflecting the spell back to the caster.
Although with Zuo Si's spellcasting level, it is not yet possible to create a high-level magic item like [Mirror Head Pendant] that is completely immune to energy damage, but it is definitely no problem to make a second-class one.
In fact, it was not just the belt that he strengthened with the flail snail shell, but also the [Phase Cloak] made in Calimport, and the [Boots of Speed] stripped from his teacher's corpse.
With the three pieces of equipment added together, the probability of spell deflection is astonishingly 35%, and the probability of rebound is about 20%.
This means that all directional spells have a one-fifth probability of being bounced back.
Other spells also have a one-third chance of being affected by the deflection effect and unable to work.
In fact, Zuo Si originally wanted to make a pair of gloves out of flail snail shells.
Because as the power of the blue dragon is being taken away bit by bit, the [Dragon Transformation Gloves] gradually merge with the skin of the hand.
Strictly speaking, it should be considered a part of the body, rather than a simple piece of magic equipment.
However, during the production process, Zuo Si had a sudden idea to add some more interesting magic effects to the gloves.
But halfway through, I discovered that it was almost impossible to accomplish the task independently with my current spellcasting level.
In desperation, I could only put the semi-finished gloves aside and make some small enhancements to the existing magic equipment.
Even the [Damage Absorption Amulet] hanging around his neck has added +4 protection.
This kind of enhancement is equivalent to covering the body with a layer of energy field.
When the weapon cuts over, it will be deflected by the force field and ultimately unable to harm the wearer.
Since mages and warlocks cannot wear armor, they will basically wear such a magic item with them to ensure that even if they do not have protective spells on them, they will not be directly stabbed to death by a dagger from behind.
After comprehensively upgrading the magic equipment, Zuo Si began to consider whether he should study the arcane mark left by Halaster Blackrobe on the green-footed dragon snake next, or whether to use the aboleth demon Summon the fish and dissect it first, or start reading the Netherese scroll given to you by the goddess of magic.
Obviously, from the perspective of quickly improving your spellcasting level and mastering more knowledge, you must first read the Netherese scrolls.
However, Zuo Si did not come into contact with these too profound things too early.
Because I learned from the book Ogma, the God of Knowledge, gave me that the Netheril scrolls did not contain any specific spells, but were close to a macro theoretical explanation.
To put it in simpler terms, spells are equivalent to issuing guns and bullets to soldiers.
Then the modern magic system of Faerûn is teaching mages the techniques to make and use these things.
But the Netherese scrolls are different.
It is closer to the position of mathematics in modern science, that is, it is the basis of everything, but at the same time it is very abstract, unfamiliar, complex, and difficult to understand.
For those mages who don't have enough knowledge and smart minds, and just want bigger caliber guns and bullets, reading Netherese scrolls may not be a good idea.
Because just like advanced mathematics can drive countless students crazy!
Netheril scrolls can also drive countless mages crazy!
Looking at the ten gold foil pages lying in the box, as well as the constantly changing magic symbols on the surface, Zuo Si couldn't help but sigh with a wry smile: "I can't believe that this kind of thing is supreme in the eyes of other arcane spellcasters. The treasure turned out to be a hot potato in my hand."
"Are you worried about this?"
With the unfamiliar voice echoing in the room. Suddenly a young and beautiful female figure appeared out of thin air.
She has long black hair like a waterfall, and wears a dark silk robe, with a mesh waistband embedded with countless gems tied around her waist.
"You are... the goddess of magic?!"
Since Zuo Si had already had the experience of facing the incarnation of gods several times, after observing for a moment, he immediately confirmed the identity of the other party.
Because the moment the eye of knowledge swept across the mesh belt, it immediately saw the surging arcane energy.
You don’t need to ask to know that it represents the magic network covering the entire world.
Midnight smiled and nodded: "Yes. You are exactly as described by the God of Knowledge. Not only are you very smart, but you are also very sensitive to divine power."
"I just came to Faerun not long ago. Anyone who was given divine power and the identity of a chosen one by Talona, the goddess of poison and disease, would inevitably be more vigilant when encountering this kind of thing," Zuo Si defended himself.
He did not show any panic at the sudden visit of the goddess of magic. Instead, he looked at the woman who became a god from mortals at almost the same time as Cyric with great interest.
If he remembered correctly, about seven or eight years later, as Cyric began to go crazy, the sons of Baal emerged from all over the world and caused turmoil, chaos and war. Midnight's former lover warrior Kelanvor will return from death to become a new generation of Death.
At that time, the situation in the entire Faerûn continent will revolve around the entangled grievances of these three gods.
I am afraid that when they were still mortals, they would never have dreamed that three of the four members of the original adventure team would become gods after the end of the Year of Turmoil, and without exception, they were all powerful gods who stood at the apex of the gods.
Only the last priest of Shuna, the god of love and beauty, saw through everything and chose to enter the kingdom of his goddess after death. He lived happily in various forbidden service centers all day long and lived a long life. Countless men envy and hate the indulgent life.
“But it is undeniable that your thoughts, consciousness and behavior are very close to Talona in many aspects. Although you are not as evil, chaotic and willful as her. What’s more, because With you as a voter, Talona has more choices," Midnight commented with a half-smile.
She has always seen the changes in the Church of the Goddess of Poison and Disease's trends in Amn, and thinks this is a good thing.
Whether the final result is Talona transforming into a neutral camp, or directly splitting into two gods, it can weaken the power of the evil camp in disguise.
Zuo Si shrugged his shoulders innocently: "Maybe. But what does this have to do with me?
I have publicly stated from the beginning that I have no interest in the eternal battle between gods.
Because this kind of meaningless fight will have no result at all
Whether the good camp crosses the red line or the evil camp crosses the red line, they will be immediately dealt with mercilessly by the God above. A blow.
What’s more, in my opinion, the thoughts, philosophies, doctrines and values of the gods are too narrow, extreme and intolerant, even the most amiable and friendly god of suffering, Irmat. Exceptions.
Moreover, I have lived in a world without gods since I was a child. At least as far as I know, the gods enshrined in temples are not capable of granting magical powers to believers.
The attitude of the social environment towards God is more like naked transaction than belief.
Mortals serve the gods, offer tributes to them, and perform various strange rituals, just in exchange for the gods to fulfill their wishes, nothing more.
So I accepted the idea of materialism and for a long time believed that God was false and non-existent, something created by mortals based on their own imagination and needs.
Due to my growth experience, I am destined not to regard God as the only belief in my spiritual world, nor will I regard serving God as a duty like other believers and your chosen ones. and glory. ”
When Midnight heard these words, he immediately showed a thoughtful expression, and quickly asked in a slightly joking tone: "Is this why you can reach a deal with the God of Knowledge? He puts himself in a relatively equal position, Gave you the right to respect and choose?"
Zuo Si nodded seriously: "Yes! If Ilmat, the God of Suffering, gives people the impression of kindness, compassion, compassion and selfless help, Willing to endure suffering on behalf of anyone or even the whole world
Then the God of Knowledge is like a wise and knowledgeable wise man who is never in a hurry to express his opinions and suggestions, but will listen to what others have to say first. End.
No matter when he talks to anyone, he will not regard himself as a superior god, but will have discussions that are beneficial to each other like old friends.
What I appreciate most is the attitude of the God of Knowledge who never has any preconceived views or positions.”
"Haha, this is what I admire most about His Majesty Ogma. It seems that we have a common friend now."
There was a hint of unbelievable playfulness in Midnight's tone.
Fortunately, Zuo Si has been an "expression management master" for a long time. He did not show any signs of gaffes. Instead, he politely probed: "You took a huge risk to lower your avatar. Could it be?" To talk about this with me?"
"No, of course not. I'm actually here to help you with some problems. You are very interested in the Netheril scrolls, but you are worried that the knowledge in them will affect you. It will cause irreversible changes in your brain, thinking, consciousness and cognition, right?" Midnight asked while reaching out and gently stroking the scrolls.
"Yes. I'm not sure if I am ready to read these magical scrolls written by the Saruk witch, the creator race in ancient times."
Zuo Si openly admitted his worries.
Unlike many arrogant mages in Faerûn, he is very aware of how vast and exaggerated the theoretical knowledge covered by the Netheril scrolls is.
This is just like in the modern scientific system of the earth, basic science is always more difficult, more important, and more complex than applied science.
The Netheril Scrolls are equivalent to a collection of magic basics in the magic system of Faerûn.
“It seems that you already know the secrets of the Netherese Scrolls and have maintained a considerable degree of caution about them.
This is very good!
Because the above two points are just the prerequisites for reading and learning the knowledge recorded in it.
If someone who doesn't know enough about it reads the Netherese scrolls without authorization, they will usually be confused by the vast and difficult-to-understand knowledge, leading to a completely wrong understanding.
If you are not cautious enough, you will ignore the limit of your own intelligence and gain knowledge crazily.
Then when a certain critical point is reached, this greedy person's brain will be irreversibly damaged and completely turn into an unconscious lunatic. ”
Midnight expressed his appreciation for Zuo Si's attitude without hesitation.
Because not many people, especially mages, can maintain such rationality and restraint when facing Netherese scrolls.
The first reaction of most arcane spellcasters is to look first and then talk.
"You mean... am I qualified to start reading these scrolls now?" Zuo Si asked cautiously.
Midnight smiled and nodded: "That's right. The ten scrolls you see are exactly one chapter, which explains the basic understanding and overview of primitive magic by Saluk.
It helps you understand the origins of magic in this world from its roots, as well as the rules that can be applied to most magical worlds.
If you can read them all and completely transform them into your own knowledge, then there will no longer be any secrets in any spell in front of you. ”
“These ten are the beginning of Netheril scrolls? "
Zuo Si's eyes widened in surprise. He couldn't believe that the goddess of magic was so kind to him, and even specially screened the contents of the scroll.
"You don't understand it this way. wrong.
Don't worry, like the God of Knowledge, I just hope that you can bring back all kinds of novel magical knowledge and technology from other worlds. I don't have any ulterior motives.
Okay, now concentrate and let me teach you how to correctly understand what is written on the scroll.
I believe that with the help of the eye of knowledge, you should understand much faster than others. ”
Having said that, Midnight pulled out the Netherese scroll on the top, gently spread it out and let the silver magic symbols be arranged in an extremely regular way.
For this kind of magic Of course, Zuo Si would not let go of the opportunity to be personally mentored by the goddess
He didn't even bother to ask what the two gods were talking about, and quickly concentrated on staring at the magic hair symbols emerging on the scroll while listening to the goddess's explanation.
After a while, I entered a state of selfless learning.
(End of this chapter)