Arcane Linguist

Chapter 434 The dying old people

"It seems that magic can't save Sinvera...

This ancient country is really too old..."

In the Magic Academy, Roland put down the newspaper in his hand with some emotion.

He is now increasingly aware that the system of magic colleges and associations can easily lead to party strife.

Excessive fighting consumes too much strength.

But this was someone else's problem. As a visiting arcanist, he couldn't say much and could only continue to care about his own research project.

Professor Orlando sent him good news: "Sir Roland, good news, the formation of the secret force is going smoothly...

We have passed on the "Domination of Demons" spell! "

"Oh? How good is your mastery? This spell is derived from "Dominate Monsters", so it should be easier to learn than that, right? "

Roland asked again: "According to the charter of this special force, it is time to teach other legion spells next, right?"

Not only the environment, but also ordinary animals and even intelligent creatures will continue to deteriorate.

It’s not like no one has ever considered the method of “treating demons with demons” before, for example, developing summoning techniques on a large scale.

Roland looked around and saw that only the new patriarch, a high-level mage, was left. Most of the other second and third generations were in the middle and low levels.

Therefore, it is not feasible to rely on summoning spells to summon demons and make them attack each other.

"He wishes to see you..."

……

In the center of the room, Archmage Bolas was lying on a hospital bed, resting quietly.

The new head of the Cowlans family, Mr. Leon's uncle, came out to welcome Roland.

The doors and windows here are closed tightly, and even the curtains are thick and light-blocking. Only the sunlight shines through the gaps at the edges, illuminating the outline of the windows.

"It is indeed easier to master, and the ones selected in advance are all mages who have reached level 4 or above in Seris language. The acceptance level is very high!"

Roland's thoughts flashed through his mind, and he motioned to the clan leader to take him to visit Bolas.

"Your Excellency, please."

In actual situations, it is enough for one or two people in the entire mage team to master this set.

This process is called "demonization", and it is a phenomenon much more terrifying than the death plague of the undead.

"Who is it? Pounds?"

A few more months passed, and Roland suddenly received urgent news from Atrein.

As for the old disciples, there are quite a few elites, but they all have their own positions and their own influence, and are not within the direct lineage of the family.

The only thing that limits the number of demon legions is the ability to deliver them.

At Lain, in the private domain of the Cowlans family.

But in any case, the strategic value of "Dominating Demons" is much higher than ordinary means of summoning and controlling demons. It is also of significant significance for checking the number of demons and reducing personnel damage.

Roland and others believed that if this kind of magic was put into actual combat, it would be able to produce astonishing benefits.

But Lord Bolas did not come forward in person.

The patriarch nodded and led him to a room inside.

Roland looked at the wrinkles that had appeared on his face and sighed inexplicably, but there was no sign of anything strange on his face. He just sat quietly beside him.

These are all war spells used in conjunction with "Domination of Demons", and are not intended to compete with mage enemies in a battle of wits.

It’s not that Sinvela’s opponents are really full and have nothing to do. If they want to fight Roland, this kind of method of “treating demons with demons” is actually a fatal crisis. It has been proven to be unworkable in the past. .

This is just a dying old man. The glory and glory that once whipped Reiner and conquered foreign countries seem to have been washed away by time.

Those chaotic and evil beings are not only invading the material plane, but also invading all major worlds. There are often bloody battles among themselves and with demons from hell.

Anglando said: "Yes, "Group Rage", "Command Halo", "Iron Blood Halo", "War Fever", and even the Necromancer's "Corpse Explosion"!
All within the scope of learning.

A small part of them can create an endless army of terror.

Roland opened the door, and a dull and slightly grassy smell hit his face.

If this model can really be implemented, then rationing frontline combat troops will soon reverse the shortage of low-level soldiers..."

At this moment, his face was pale, his breath was weak, and he could not see the majestic look he had in the past when he was high-spirited and commanding an area.

Roland didn't say anything and rushed back immediately.

This made the grand scene seem a bit dim at first glance.

But they soon discovered a serious problem, that is, the abyss has such a characteristic. When the material plane is contaminated with too much abyss breath, the entire environment will fall and transform into the abyss.

A grand welcome party had been prepared, and when Roland and others arrived, ritual music was playing and it looked lively and noisy.

"Lord Bolas is critically ill and on his deathbed!"

Therefore, the invasion of demons is often accompanied by plane tides or plane gates in the material world, creating a summoning environment.

The difficulty of abyssal demons is largely due to the vastness and multi-layered nature of the abyss and the nearly endless number of demons.

Pounds is the name of the new patriarch who just led Roland in here.

Bolas seemed to feel something and asked softly in an old voice.

"Lord Bolas, it's me, Roland."

"Ok?"

Bolas turned his head, revealing his cloudy eyes.

At this moment, his eye sockets were sunken and his eyes were empty, as if even the spiritual fire deep in his soul had lost its light and heat.

"Sorry, Roland, I was a little distracted just now..."

"Sir, how could this happen?"

Roland felt the dim and weak source of magic in the other party and the fire of life like a candle in the wind, and couldn't help but ask.

"Oh, it's all my fault that I have been fighting all the time and didn't pay attention to maintenance." Bolas seemed to be enduring some pain. He grinned and said quietly after a while, "The curse I suffered back then was not completely eradicated..."

Roland suddenly realized.

Bolas waved his hand and said: "I'm very happy that you are still willing to come see me, an old man. After all, my time is running out, and I won't be able to help you much in the future. Instead, I will only cause trouble..."

That being said, the legacy that a former leader of the mage legion and a battle-ordered archmage can leave behind is still very rich.

Before Roland came here, he actually listened to his explanation of the funeral affairs and shared the benefits.

Although Bolas had already given Roland the world-class treasure "Reiner's Star" when he left Reiner's World, at this time, he still gave him a lot of experience in combat sequences and spell-casting skills.

These are real secrets that are not told and will not be released until the moment of death.

When Roland asked him for advice on the war situation in the world of Sinvera, the former Governor Reiner shook his head slightly and said nothing more.

But for another matter, Roland's own legendary destiny and chance of immortality gave truly useful advice. “Now that you are approaching your fifties, it’s time to think about your own personal path.

While you are in Sinvila, you should pay more attention to relevant news and collect useful clues. This is called not wasting your time...

Otherwise, no matter how much you do for Sinvela, it won't make much sense. "

"You mean, preparing to be promoted to legend?"

"Yes, you have now reached the peak of your reputation, status and personal strength, and you may have more than ten years of prosperity...

During this period, make every effort to find your own path to immortality and become a legend. This is the right path.

Only those like us, who have no hope of immortality and legend, would choose to protect our descendants at the last moment of our lives and plan for future generations.

Of course, everyone’s path is different. It’s hard for me to guess what you really value in your heart. I can only provide you with this advice..."

"Actually, I have begun to have some insights. I have been using excuses not to come back recently because I want to find something useful there."

Roland pondered for a moment and told Bolas about his encounter with Phenidites.

He did not keep this matter strictly confidential, because there were people from all walks of life in the team, so it was inevitable that it would spread.

But Bolas was far away in Atrein, so he might not know.

Moreover, what is really important is not the encounter with Fenidites itself, but the "Mountain Stone Book", "Obelisk", "Dragon Trace Rock" and other things discovered after that.

After hearing this, Bolas sincerely sighed: "You are far more lucky than us. You have found a legendary creature willing to guide you before you are 50 years old. It is not even an ordinary legend, but the kind of immortal who is comparable to a god...

In the world of magic, immortality and immortality are actually two completely different concepts.

Most of the former are legends among short-lived species, or demigod heroes contaminated with divinity and divine blood.

Immortal refers specifically to the gods themselves, or to the very few who can withstand the passage of time, or even reverse the passage of time and survive! "

Roland pondered: "I have heard a little bit about these. In some secular myths and legends, or legends in the streets, many disputes in the mortal world are closely related to them."

Bolas laughed and said, "That's true.

Mortal beings are occasionally qualified to win the attention of those immortals, or under the favor of fate, they are accidentally placed on the board and become pawns.

You and I are both strong men in this world, great mage that ordinary people need to look up to.

But the difference is that the attention and favor I once received have long since disappeared. Destiny once favored me, but then ruthlessly abandoned me when I was old and frail.

I don't even know what the reason for this change is.

But no matter what, a longing for the road to immortality and a tireless desire must always be maintained.

Worldly power and wealth can certainly help us gain a lot, but if we linger here all year round, it will be in vain when we grow old.

This is my last experience in this life, and it is also my last advice to you, a latecomer..."

What Bolas is talking about is actually "the heart toward the Tao."

Living in the world of mortals, the process of pursuing the extraordinary and even transcendence requires going through infinite tests.

Many of these difficulties and obstacles are enough to stop most people, but they cannot stop the great mages.

Only this level can truly stop them.

After listening to Bolas's last advice, Roland left the room and stayed in this manor for a few days, preparing to wait for the end of his life.

For a great mage like this, in a peaceful and safe place, the date of death can be calculated.

Sure enough, two days later, Bolas ran out of gas and officially announced his death.

This great mage has lived to be nearly ninety years old, and is considered a long-lived old man among the mage community.

This official conclusion made Roland feel even more horrified.

"Sure enough, practicing magic can't make people live forever!"

The immortality of this world depends on legend and ascension to the gods.

There are also those who settle for the next best thing and seek to transform lichs or various souls into immortality.

The simplest is to choose to rely on faith.

If you are pious and lucky enough, you can be led to the kingdom of gods and find your destination after death.

Which path will you take?

……

Bolas's funeral begins.

During this period, Atline officials reacted quickly and announced the death of this top warrior with great military exploits to the public in a sad but calm tone.

Envoys from various countries, officials from all over the world, and various disciples and former officials came to express their condolences.

Even Reiner World sent a large-scale mission, including his son Rowan and his daughter-in-law Manlina.

Roland took this opportunity to give Rowan some advice, and personally introduced all parties to him and paved the way for him.

This is the inheritance inherited from the Cowlans family. There are many connections and favors that even Bolas himself cannot distribute personally, so everyone has to fight for them.

Therefore, this is not only his funeral, but also a gluttonous feast for disciples and old friends to divide the entire family legacy.

Everyone is aware of this, calm and indifferent, and fighting for their own interests.

During this period, Roland's teacher Ovisto also came.

As a great mage of his generation, he came to express his condolences to his colleague, so he felt quite free to stay out of the situation.

However, looking at Ovisto, who was also nearly ninety years old and had begun to show his age, Roland couldn't help but sigh to himself: "The teacher is also much older."

At that time, the teacher had just passed his sixtieth birthday, but he still looked like an old, strong, and charming old gentleman.

In the blink of an eye, thirty years have passed...

"Roland, long time no see."

At this time, a gentle and elegant old gentleman wearing a gorgeous robe and gold-rimmed glasses appeared.

This is Roland's senior, Swain.

At this time, he had also been promoted to Archmage. At first glance, he looked exactly like his teacher when they first met him.

"Isn't the senior the teacher's illegitimate son?"

Roland couldn't help but secretly speculate with some disrespect.

Of course, this is pure nonsense, just a similarity in demeanor and temperament.

Ovisto looked at Roland, then at Swain, called them together, and said: "Just this year, the process for Swain to succeed Mage Tower has been completed, and the official order will be issued soon.

When the time comes, remember to come and support him..."

Ovisto knew that his time was running out, and the inheritance was already being distributed.

Swain received the inheritance of school and power, while Roland, who established his own school, would be something else.

(End of this chapter)