Chapter 538 Mateus’ Treasure
After thinking about it, Li Si got up and left the camp, coming to a tall sand dune in the distance.
Those in the caravan here cannot observe the situation here in Li Si.
Li Si rubbed the brass ring on his hand, and his figure disappeared from the spot in an instant.
A familiar feeling of dizziness came over him, as if he had experienced a space teleportation, and Li Si appeared in the room he had just observed.
"I really didn't expect that Matthäus could fix such a space in a ring. It's really amazing."
"Is this the ability of a master craftsman?"
Li Si felt a little emotional. When he walked into this study room specially designed for dwarves, he immediately felt the unique atmosphere.
The layout of the room is compact and practical, and every detail reveals the consideration of the dwarf's stature.
The height of the desk and bookshelf is significantly lower than the regular size. For dwarfs, this design allows them to easily access books and work comfortably at the desk.
But this seemed a bit cramped for the tall Li Si. He had to bend down slightly to easily browse the books on the shelf or write on the table.
The furniture in the study was made of hard, wear-resistant wood, which was obviously specially selected to withstand the strong strength of the dwarves.
Every piece of furniture exudes a calm and solid atmosphere. Even if the heaviest books are stacked on top of it, it will not shake at all. It is obvious that Mateus has put a lot of thought into this.
Li Si walked to the desk, looked at it for a few times, then reached out and touched it.
Unlike the books and drawings that were randomly placed around and seemed a bit messy, this brown scroll was placed squarely in the center of the desk.
They even cleaned up the clutter on the desk specifically for this purpose and placed the scroll there alone, where it stood out the most.
Did that Mateusz place the scroll here on purpose?
Is it for those who come after you?
Li Si did not feel the presence of any extraordinary power from this scroll.
However, he was still cautious and prepared to exit this space at any time.
After all, it was the top legend Matthäus who left these things behind, so it was always right to be careful.
Nothing happened when Li Si's hand was on the scroll.
At this time, he breathed a sigh of relief and picked up the scroll from the table.
Feeling the rough touch on his hand, Li Si spread out the scroll in his hand.
What appeared in front of Li Si's eyes was a parchment filled with dwarven text.
[Welcome to my workshop, junior!
I am Mateus Hammer. Maybe you have not heard of my name, but to be recognized by this ring, your talent in casting is quite good!
If you get this ring, you will get my inheritance]
Li Sizai looked at the records on the scroll carefully.
This scroll left by Mateus records what he told his descendants.
However, perhaps because he felt that the person recognized by this ring was a dwarf, many of the instructions were about the dwarf kingdom.
But these don't mean much to Li Si.
Most of the information Mateus left behind was about memories and nostalgia of his past life, and he did not put any special requirements on the person who got the ring.
Therefore, these records do not have much value other than letting Li Si know some internal gossip in the dwarf kingdom.
However, some records at the back of the scroll still piqued Li Si's interest.
The first is the cause of Mateus' death.
In Li Si's previous life in the dwarf kingdom, there was no introduction to the reason for the death of the dwarf casting master.
Some people speculate that Mateus entered the kingdom of the dwarf gods after running out of life.
However, this is not something that deserves others' attention. Many legends disappear quietly like this.
Today Li Si got the answer.
Mateus did not die from exhaustion of his lifespan, but from failure on his way to becoming a god.
Although there was still time to leave his last words, his soul collapsed and he did not even have a chance to enter the Kingdom of God.
Even though he is one of the leaders of the dwarf kingdom, the pinnacle legend, and the son of the god Samekhar, Mateus has not been able to reach the end of the road to godhood and successfully ignited the divine fire to raise the kingdom of god.
One can imagine how difficult the road to becoming a god is!
In this scroll, Mateus did not describe in detail the details of his path to becoming a god, but he did provide some suggestions later.
First, carefully choose the clergy field in which you will embark on the road to becoming a god!
Each clerical field corresponds to a certain aspect of the world rules of the Gaia world and represents power in different directions.
Priesthood can be strong or weak, and it varies from person to person, but it does not mean that the stronger the priesthood you choose, the better.
Because this may cause you great trouble.
After all, many gods have appeared in the world of Gaia for countless years.
Most clerical fields are also controlled by a certain god.
Perhaps because of his own resentment, Mateus recorded this aspect in quite detail. The knowledge he had about the priesthood should have originated from the dwarf gods, so its reliability is quite high.
The priesthood field corresponds to the different world rules of the Gaia world, and can be mastered by multiple gods.
But not without exception.
If a certain god can fully understand and master the world rules corresponding to the clerical field, then unless he himself is willing, others will not be able to get involved in this clerical field.
It's like getting exclusive rights to Gaia World.
If it is a weak clerical field, it is relatively easy to fully master it, but the stronger the corresponding world rules, the more difficult it is to fully master it.
Similarly, if one can master a high-level clerical field, it is a symbol of absolute strength.
For example, the [Light] priesthood domain controlled by Lathander, Lord of the Dawn, and the [Earth] priesthood domain controlled by the Earth Mother Goddess Chantia.
But most gods cannot do this, so they cannot prevent others from condensing the corresponding clerical field.
There is only so much power in the world of Gaia corresponding to the priesthood field. Just like a glass of water, if part of it is divided by others, the power you control will be less.
This is something the gods cannot tolerate.
If it is impossible to prevent others from condensing the clerical field, wouldn't it be better to eliminate them in the "budding" stage?
This is inevitable.
When there are earlycomers, the path forward for latecomers will be more difficult.
After all, the process of lighting the divine fire and ascending to the throne of God will be responded to by the world of Gaia.
As soon as the ascension ceremony begins, one can no longer hide one's existence. At the same time, the clerical domain that one has condensed will also be exposed to the entire world and the gods.
At this moment, it was instantly clear whether they were friends or foes.
Although it is difficult for the gods to take action within the world of Gaia, there are many ways to attack the enemy.
After becoming a god, you can't stay in the Kingdom of God forever. Giving up as a believer is tantamount to slow death.
But Matthaus's situation is different.
Perhaps because he was a prominent figure in the dwarf kingdom and the son of Samekhar, the god of lava, fire and forging, he had entered the sight of the gods very early.
Before he could complete the journey to ascend to the gods and start the ceremony of ascending to the gods, the gods secretly attacked him.
Matthäus also failed because of this, and felt extremely regretful. He did not let go until his death.
That’s why I emphatically reminded you in this scroll.
Li Si was not worried about the choice in the clergy field.
He must have chosen [wisdom] as his core field, relying on the magical power of the Sphinx.
[Wisdom] In the field of clergy, he is definitely a unique existence. There is no forerunner, and no one has the ability to compete with him.
But it also made Li Si realize something.
That is, if he really becomes a god through the sphinx magic, then all the gods will know that he has mastered the [Wisdom] priesthood.
This powerful and unique priesthood will definitely attract the covetousness and greed of many gods.
It’s quite troublesome.
Li Si shook his head slightly.
The second point to pay attention to on the road to becoming a god is to cultivate believers in advance.
If the priesthood is the foundation of the power of the gods and the brightest jewel in a gorgeous house, then the power of faith is the earth and wood that builds this house.
For many legends, relying on their poems and rumors circulated in the world of Gaia is enough for them to embark on the road to becoming gods, but they only barely have this qualification.
Mateus reminded in the scroll that if there is not enough support of faith, the foundation will easily become unstable and backlash will occur, and the road to becoming a god will collapse.
It is very important to cultivate your own followers. The more followers, the better.
Mateus reminded the younger generation that if there is no other way, they can ask the dwarf kingdom for help.
The most solid and reliable source of belief is racial belief.
This is also the reason why racial gods have the largest number.
However, Li Si is not very worried about this. First, these things are still relatively far away from him, and he will not be able to access this level until he breaks through the legend.
Second, he has also made preparations. His duchy and [Wrath of Nature] are the foundation of his future beliefs.
This is something that Mr. Stephens and Uncle Joyce once mentioned.
The third thing that Mateus needs to pay attention to when he stays is that on the way to becoming a god, and even after becoming a god and igniting the divine fire, he must maintain his true self and not get lost in the powerful power.
Compared to Mateus, there wasn't much explanation. Maybe he was a little unclear. He got the inspiration from the dwarf gods.
But Li Si vaguely understood what this meant.
Just like the lich that Li Si met before, although it has a long and almost infinite lifespan, its own consciousness will also be eroded by the power of the undead, and eventually it loses its identity and completely turns into a crazy and evil undead creature.
Compared with the power of the undead, the power of the gods is also more powerful and also more corrosive.
In the history of the world of Gaia, there have been many instances where gods have shifted their alignment due to the influence of their own clerical domain.
From good to evil,
From law to chaos.
It is difficult to tell whether this is the choice of the gods' own will or a passive change.
But it was hard for Li Si to imagine that one day, under the influence of divine power, he would become as despising and unscrupulous a person as the Demon Prince.
Maybe you really need to pay attention!
Li Si reminded himself silently, and then put the scroll away.
The last part of this scroll records information about the [Mateus' Ring].
But what Li Si didn't expect was that Mateus placed the Ring in the place where he was born.
In the lava river at the core of the dwarf kingdom Sotiga volcano.
That was Mateus' last and most powerful work. He placed it there to absorb the power of the volcano, but Mateus was gone before he took it out.
The ring in Li Si's hand can open the magic circle that protects the magic ring, but the difficulty is how to enter the Sotiga volcano.
That is the holy mountain of the dwarves. Li Si once looked at the black-red volcano from the dwarf capital, but except for the dwarves, no one else was allowed to enter there.
You have to think of a way!
Li Si frowned slightly, then relaxed.
No matter!
The harvest this time is quite good. Let’s stop by and try out the Lord of the Rings thing when we leave the desert!
After leaving the study and entering the foundry, Li Si seemed to have entered a completely different world.
Compared with the delicacy and compactness of the study, this place seems spacious and open. The air here seems to be filled with the unique cold and hot atmosphere of metal.
In the corner of the workshop, mountains of materials come into view. They shine with an attractive luster, revealing their extraordinary value.
Mithril, a rare and mysterious metal in the eyes of the world, is now neatly stacked in the corner, and fine gold, which has become the raw material for forging top-level weapons and armors due to its toughness and solid properties, is also stacked aside.
In addition, there are a variety of precious materials and gemstones of various colors and properties, lying quietly in the workshop, seemingly waiting to be given new life by the hands of craftsmen.
It is indeed a dwarf legend, these precious materials are as if they are free of charge!
Li Si sighed with emotion, then turned his eyes to the other side.
The casting tools and furnaces in the workshop are equally special, not only are they diverse, but each piece reveals an extraordinary level of craftsmanship. Pliers, hammers, molds...
Most of these tools are made of precious alloys or special metals, and some are even inlaid with magical runes to enhance their durability and accuracy. Li Si could imagine how Matthäus could create exquisite works here with the help of such tools.
It's all mine now!
The walls of the workshop are covered with all kinds of weapons and armors. They are either extremely sharp or extremely strong. Each one is the fruit of Mateus' hard work.
These are not finished products, but unfinished works and failures of Matthäus, but they are quite experimental and have been retained.
What a treasure trove!
Li Si touched everything in the workshop and thought silently in his heart.
I didn’t expect that the ring I got would have such a strange space. There are still many secrets in the world of Gaia waiting for me to explore!
Li Si sighed while stuffing precious metals from the workshop into his storage ring.
The most important thing is to stay safe!
(End of chapter)