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Chapter 116 Philoreus applies for battle! (Ask for a monthly pass!)

……

Matthew raised his head unnaturally:
"I don't have a girlfriend yet. As for the second question, can I not answer?"

Isabelle said grimly:

"Can't!"

Matthew said in amazement:
"Why do you ask me to answer this kind of question?"

Isabel looked a little impatient, and there was a trace of contempt in her eyes:
"Because I want to evaluate your desires. People who lack desires often do not succeed."

"For all male humanoids, self-defense is the simplest and most intuitive indicator for judging. According to historical experience, those who are less than three times a day have little chance of success, because they are too easy to be satisfied with the status quo."

"Whether it is a mage or a mortal, only by maintaining hunger and thirst can we continue to move forward. Desire is the most powerful weapon bestowed by God on human beings. Do you understand now?"

Matthew was silent for a while, then bit the bullet and replied:
"I learned about the field of temperance a long time ago, so this theory may not be applicable to me."

Isabelle looked down upon him contemptuously:
"Peacock even knows that a bright butt attracts the opposite sex, but you are always evasive. Unfortunately, your rating in my heart has been lowered again."

Matthew was speechless.

Isabel said quickly:

"Based on the domain you have mastered, I will give you three suggestions, whether you accept it or not is up to you——

First, there's no point in moderation if it's not for better catharsis.

Second, stay away from nature. This distance is not to let you stay away from it completely, but to be careful not to be assimilated by it. Nature is one of the most terrifying fields. It looks gentle, but in fact it hides murderous intentions. It is related to nature in history. Many of the gods did not end well.

Thirdly, the path of the Sioux people is doomed to be rough. If you insist on going, it is not impossible, but before entering the legend, you must have explored at least six or more areas beyond the entry level.

Remember, there is only a stalemate between two forces, that is not called balance, the real balance must be between all things, transcending all things. "

Matthew was stunned when he heard this.

He savored every word Isabel said.

But the instructor's rhythm was too fast, and before Matthew came back to his senses, she hurriedly urged:

"Bring up your detailed plan for dealing with the Scar of the Dead, and I'll help you take a look."

Matthew quickly handed over a more detailed action plan.

Isabel stretched out a small hand, and with a swipe of the void, those materials penetrated time and space and reached her palm.

After a few seconds.

She frowned:

"That's it?"

"Boring, not as good as Mordenkain's scalpel!"

"Forget it, at your current level, it's a miracle that you can think of such a method. How about it, you go buy an memory crystal and record the whole process of the ceremony. I'll check it after I'm done. Now I'm going to sleep, you let's go."

As she said that, she stood up, and her view was drawn to the bed beside her.

She looked back at Matthew as she walked:

"Are you still leaving? Do you want to watch me sleep?"

Matthew looked at the small mountain-sized heart in the room with some helplessness.

How should I take this thing away?
Without waiting for Matthew to ask the exit.

All the pictures about Isabel disappeared, and a white-robed mage came through the portal on the other side of the small black room.

"Let me help you, kid."

The white-robed mage slightly tapped his index finger, and the huge devil's heart shrank sharply, becoming only the size of a tennis ball, and the tubular section on the heart no longer bleeds.

The white-robed mage took out a large piece of maltose-like thing from his pocket, and he pasted the "maltose" on the heart, which was completely wrapped.

"Here, it's very convenient to keep it this way."

The white-robed mage introduced himself with a smile:
"My name is Eckmond, you should have heard my name."

……

"Hint: Ekmond used a hundredfold reduction technique on the demon lord's heart!

Ekmond used the shaping amber to seal the spirituality and mana of the demon lord's heart!

You have obtained an incomparably precious Abyssal Relic (Demon Heart). "

……

Matthew's heart was pounding. Although he was a country mage, he also knew that this heart was truly priceless, and he might be able to buy the entire Rolling Stone Town!
Even the shaping amber used by Ekmond to seal the heart is an extremely precious high-grade magic material.

This unprecedented sense of luxury made his hands tremble slightly.

"Be careful, kid."

Eckmond laughed softly:

"It is indeed very precious, but since the teacher gave it to you, it shows that in her mind, you are much more important than these, and you should be proud."

Matthew looked at Ekmond gratefully:

"Thank you, Master Mage."

Of course he knew Eckmond's name. In the alliance, the top figure was none other than the Seven Saints at that time - the three giants of Tongtian + the guardians of the four directions.

In addition to these seven bosses, the one who symbolizes the highest level of strength and honor is the white-robed mage recognized by the alliance headquarters in the extreme north floating city.

Ekmond is the leader of the white-robed mage, a figure who is under seven in the alliance and above ten thousand.

He is also known as the "Mage Chief" because he is generally responsible for managing the mages of all alliances.

Ekmond said to Matthew gently:

"You're young, you're talented, and being a teacher's student is your opportunity, but it's also a challenge.

But don't be nervous, there are many people in the league who have experienced this challenge. I, Ronan, have doubted myself under the high-pressure teaching method of the mentor.

But until the end, you will find that the study plan she arranged for you and the suggestions she made for your personal situation are flawless.

Teacher Isabel is not only the most powerful mage in the alliance, but also the only super genius who is proficient in all fields.

Becoming her student is equivalent to getting the legendary ticket in advance, which is one of the reasons why I arranged A1 for you. Ronan arranged for you B1, haha.

But having said that, Lord Isabel's current mental state is not very stable.

When you communicate with her, try not to irritate her, and don't be too submissive.

The one about teaching, you have to listen to her all;

In addition to teaching, you have to listen selectively.

Especially her weird "world is dead" theory, you better go in one ear and out the other, or you might drive yourself crazy.

I'm not kidding, you gotta pay attention to that, Matthew. "

When it comes to the back.

Eckmond's eyes were extremely serious.

Matthew nodded slightly:

"I don't really understand that theory at all."

Ekmond smiled dumbly:
"But you will understand one day. Don't make the same mistakes as Blinken. He is also a genius, but he just went astray."

Matthew asked curiously:
"Is Blinken's rebellion related to Teacher Isabel?"

Eckmond shook his head:

"On the surface there is no connection, but I can't say for sure."

His eyes flickered a little:

"In short, you have to pay attention to her mental state at all times. If one day you feel that something is wrong with her, please report to me at any time. Please keep this bell well. If the teacher's state is not right, you can use it to contact me immediately. Don't hesitate, don't delay, it is also very important for her treatment."

As he spoke, he handed over a silver bell.

Matthew thought about it, but didn't take over:
"The contact between me and the teacher should have happened in this small black room. You watched the whole process, right? If there is any problem, I can call your name directly in the room, and there is no need to use such troublesome things as bells." .”

Ekmond was stunned for a moment, then put the bell away, and said with a smile:
"Alright, alright."

Matthew was about to leave the small black room, but before that, he asked Ekmond another question:
"Why does the teacher have mental problems?"

Eckmond sighed and said:
"No one knows the answer to this matter, but I guess it may have something to do with the Scourge Mage.

The teacher is the one who has been with the Scourge mage the longest and has the closest relationship among the living mages in the alliance.

Before the natural disasters came, the alliance of the Seven Saints took shape. At that time, the teacher was the most powerful mage in the alliance.

After the natural disaster, she became the second.

This may be an unacceptable blow to her.

Especially after that, she found that she was still unable to break through the upper limit of the divine mage, let alone come and go freely in various universes like the Scourge mage.

So her spirit quickly collapsed.

You must have heard of what happened next.

I can only say that every mage in the alliance should pray that the teacher's mental state can always remain stable.

Only in this way, Aindor will have peace in the world. "

There seems to be nothing wrong with Eckmond's statement.

But Matthew sounded a little harsh.

He didn't continue to ask, and after saying goodbye to Ekmond, Matthew strode out of the small black room.

……

When returning to the front desk, 177 had disappeared.

After saying hello to David, Matthew went to the alliance's shopping mall on the 15th floor alone.

According to David, the prices here are much cheaper than those in the Crucible House official mall. Of course, the prices on the surface are similar, but that is because of the mandatory requirements of Crucible House. In fact, the prices here are all available through "Negotiation" and "bargaining" to obtain substantial discounts.

Matthew walked around the 15th floor for two hours and chatted with a few shop assistants for a while, and he had a rough idea in his mind.

But he didn't buy anything.

Instead, he stepped on the magic elevator to the 16th floor.

He doesn't have the magic props that he needs to buy urgently, and he doesn't have a lot of money on hand. He only has a lot of knowledge points, so the "Isabel Laboratory" on the 16th floor is Matthew's real destination.

Isabel Laboratories.

It is the name of the organization that the alliance's self-developed spell library is open to the outside world.

It not only provides the latest spell research materials query and purchase, but also has registration channels for various spell training courses.

Matthew got off the elevator, and what he saw was an oval-shaped building. The shell of the building looked like a huge dinosaur egg, and the pattern on the ceiling was an endless series of ouroboros.

He walked into the laboratory, and immediately a female mage greeted him enthusiastically.

Judging from the badge on her chest, she should be a staff member of the laboratory.

"Hello, are you here to buy spells?"

The female mage smiled sweetly:

"My name is Susan. I guess you must have just registered today? After all, you look very young."

Matthew smiled back:
"Yes, my name is Matthew."

"Then you must be a prospective graduate of the Southern Art Academy!"

Susan smiled more cordially:

"I also graduated from there, so I can be regarded as your senior sister!"

Matthew nodded awkwardly.

"Don't be nervous, I was at a loss when I first came here, follow me."

Susan seemed genuinely enthusiastic.

She led Matthew to a service counter, pointed to the magic blackboard behind and said:
"It will randomly display the knowledge points required to redeem a popular spell. If you want to know the price of each spell in detail, you have to go to the counter and ask the all-knowing Scroll Dragon.

These little dragons are not bad tempered, but greedy for money.

Everyone has only one chance to consult the Scroll Dragon for free every day.

So if what you want to consult is a hot issue, it is best to communicate with other people in advance, so as to save the number of consultations as much as possible. "

Under the introduction of Susan.

Matthew noticed the little dragons with pince-nez and blue scales sitting behind the counter.

They are the "Scroll Dragons" who live by absorbing the elements of knowledge.

The scroll dragon is a kind of fairy dragon, a hybrid of a real dragon and a goblin. They have all the characteristics of a real dragon except for their size, but in terms of personality, the scroll dragon is closer to a goblin.

In most cases, scroll dragons are very quiet, but once in contact with people, they will show the stubborn nature inherited from the goblins.

"Thank you."

In the face of Susan's enthusiastic explanation, Matthew is still very grateful.

"If you just completed the pre-registration, you only have one pre-allocated point in your license, right? This is very important, and you can't spend it indiscriminately."

Susan said seriously:

"My suggestion is to buy spells from the "Get Rich Quick" series! "

Matthew asked curiously:
"Get rich quick?"

Susan smiled and introduced:

"This is a general term for spells with high economic benefits after learning, the most famous of which is "Dragon Root Sword Oil Production". This spell can be used to make a magic item. As for the effect of the item...you know . "

Matthew asked inexplicably:

"Since it has that kind of effect, why is it called sword oil?"

Susan said generously:

"In order to take care of the privacy of customers, of course we have to give a confusing name!
And it was indeed a kind of sword oil in the first place, but someone later discovered that it was not very effective as a sword oil, but it could shine in other fields.

I strongly recommend that you learn this, the most lacking thing for a mage during his apprenticeship is economy.

Don't be too arrogant, spend a few months to make a batch of such props and sell them before you have the confidence to think about what to do next——

Don't worry about sales either, sword oil is a very popular magic item, and the main buyers are dignitaries and lords in various territories, they need this very much.

In the market, this kind of sword oil has been in short supply for a long time. "

After listening.

Matthew finally realized:

"I said why Lei Jia didn't let me sell it. It turned out that he also bought it!"

at the same time.

He also silently regarded Susan as a sales guide for his own spells.

So Matthew said:

"Sorry, I don't want to learn this, I'm here to learn combat spells."

Susan was surprised:
"Battle spells? That's not something you can buy with 1 point."

Matthew said tactfully:

"I have more than one knowledge point."

Susan rolled her eyes:
"Is it a gift from my parents?"

Matthew is vague:

"more or less."

Susan said enviously:

"you're very lucky!"

"If what you want to learn is combat spells, I'll just take you to the counter to handle it."

After speaking, she led Matthew to an official counter.

"Right here, Henry, show me the price list of combat spells and the latest classes you can enroll in."

After speaking, Susan smiled and waved to Matthew.

"So, see you next time!"

She turned around full of energy and left, and took the initiative to meet the next mage who came out of the elevator.

"Susan just loves the job of volunteering. She is so warm to everyone. I hope you don't misunderstand."

Behind the counter, the male mage named Henry made no secret of his hostility.

He dropped a thin booklet on the counter:

"Look at the price list yourself."

Matthew doesn't argue with him.

He opened the booklet and studied it for a while, then said:

"I want to enroll in a crash course in combat spells, 1-on-1 series, the instructor requires A1 or above, here, this is the package."

Henry froze for a moment when he heard the words, then sneered and said:
"Although combat spells are very important, the content taught by instructors above C1 is enough. Even if you have too many knowledge points to spend, there is no need to waste them like this, right?"

Matthew explained:
"I'm afraid that the trainers below A1 will be burdened when they guide me 1-on-1."

Henry looked at Matthew inexplicably.

Until Matthew handed over the spell license.

His face changed rapidly!
"AAAAA...A1?"

"Ten thousand points?"

Henry asked stammeringly.

Matthew asked calmly:

"Can you sign up for me? I'm in a hurry."

"Yes! Of course!"

Henry suddenly woke up like a dream.

He quickly completed a series of procedures, and then returned the license to Matthew:

"It's done! Just wait for the instructor to contact you."

Matthew looked down and saw that 12 points were deducted, which is equivalent to the results of 12 C1-level subjects. It is indeed not cheap.

He just wanted to leave.

Henry suddenly stammered and asked:
"Excuse me, can you shake my hand?"

"This is the first time I've encountered a living A1."

Matthew said bluntly:

"of course can."

He stretched out his hand and shook it lightly. Henry's palm was cold and sweaty.

Matthew wiped it on the counter calmly.

Then left silently.

Only Henry was left standing in front of the counter with a red face.

After a while.

Susan, who was done with her work, came over, and she looked at Henry strangely:

"What's your expression!?"

Henry said excitedly:
"I met a very young A1 adult!"

"He has [-] points in his license!"

Susan was taken aback, and then said angrily:

"Why didn't you call me? Hey, it's all my fault. I just went to greet another student."

"By the way, what does that A1 look like?"

Henry swallowed a mouthful of saliva:
"It's the one you just brought here."

Susan's eyes widened:
"Didn't he say that he just registered today...just registered is A1?!"

She couldn't believe it.

Henry didn't answer her.

He just raised his right hand unnaturally.

Susan sensed this.

She asked strangely:
"What are you doing with your right hand?"

Hearing this, Henry raised his right hand and grinned:
"This is the hand I shook with A1."

"Hey, Susan, I don't even plan to wash my hands this year!"

……

Two days later, south of the Scar of the Dead.

Near the experimental field, there are crowds of people.

While preparing for the forbidden ceremony, Matthew took the time to complain to Rhaegar:

"Aren't there too many people watching?"

He put the most precious boundary stone in the center.

Rega looked back and took more than 20 knights, more than a dozen defenders, familiar faces including Zeller, Brad, Richard, and even Li Weiqi who went to Gaoyeling to play was called back!

In addition, there are two strange knights, a man and a woman. Matthew can feel that their strength is very strong, not inferior to Li Weiqi.

Rega introduced that these two are the two of the nine knights who once followed him through the purgatory. The male is Asma, and the female is Dulin.

Their attitude towards Matthew was not very friendly, but with Rega around, they didn't speak during the whole process, but just stood aside earnestly.

"You have to understand me, Matthew."

Rhaegar rarely has a hippie smiley face:
"It's too close to Rolling Stone Town. I don't want to make any mistakes, and I can't afford any mistakes. Your ceremony needs to communicate with the negative energy plane, and you understand the risks involved."

Matthew rolled his eyes helplessly, then nodded to express his understanding.

The scorched earth of death does need to absorb negative energy from the negative energy plane. During this process, if one is unlucky enough to be discovered by a powerful undead creature, there is indeed the possibility of encountering an uninvited guest.

At that moment, he motioned for everyone to be quiet, while he picked up a thin book of the Undead and began to sing a long song.

The Undead Chapter refers to the spell book that records the rituals of the undead.

In order to save costs, Matthew used the blank spell book presented by the alliance, and he also wrote the content of the ceremony himself.

In addition to saving money, the advantage of doing this is that Matthew can guarantee that he knows the Chapter of the Undead like the back of his hand.

The disadvantage is that, because there is no standardized spell book as a support, Matthew must be meticulous when performing the ceremony, and any mistake may lead to wasted efforts.

At this moment, Matthew's spirit is highly concentrated.

He forgot everyone's eyes, just chanted selflessly.

The scorched earth ceremony of death has four stages. Even if the venue and the materials required for the ceremony are arranged in advance, it will take twenty to ten minutes just to sing.

But for some reason, Matthew's singing speed became faster and faster, and he entered a posture of selflessness.

After a few seconds.

His soul seemed to have left his body.

An unprecedented experience grew in his heart.

That moment.

Matthew seemed to be integrated into the gleaming boundary stone in the ceremony, and then stepped into the negative energy plane in one step!
there.

He saw a scene similar to the one before.

The hazy sky, the endless potholes, the endless earth, and the miserable full moon hanging above the earth.

Matthew just took a few steps.

A tall figure suddenly appeared in front of him.

That's a Darth Vader!

Matthew's heart tightened.

Because he noticed the gaze of the black warrior, it was an undisguised malice!

as predicted.

A few seconds later, the black warrior rushed towards him with heavy steps!

A sense of crisis welled up in Matthew's heart.

He is now in a state between the spirit body and the essence, and most of his abilities cannot be used.

He glanced at the data bar, and found that the only thing that was effective was the summoning of the undead.

Face the menacing Darth Vader.

Matthew didn't dare to neglect.

He intends to summon a bone dragon to come over to withstand the opponent's attack.

He quickly assessed the combat power of the black warrior, and found that the opponent was only LV13, Matthew breathed a sigh of relief and decided to summon the nameless bone dragon.

But at this time.

A strong longing surged into his heart.

Through the undead contract.

Matthew seemed to feel that a lonely soul was acting like a baby and asking for help.

……

"Reminder: The accumulation of elements is complete, and you have entered the sub-field of "death" "undead"!
You enter a fugue state.

You were attacked by a samurai when you fugued into the Negative Energy Plane.

Your summoned object, Philoreus, has applied for battle! "

……

They all volunteered, and Matthew naturally couldn't bear to refuse.

next second.

He chose to agree.

A huge halo formed between him and Darth Vader.

The first time the aperture appears.

The black warrior stopped.

Much to Matthew's dismay.

What appeared in front of him was not one bone dragon, but three!

The one at the front is naturally Xiaobo.

This meeting he was much stronger than last time, and his whole body exuded a silver-white brilliance.

His size has grown a lot, and the soul fire in his pupils has also grown stronger.

What surprised Matthew the most was that a layer of translucent and semi-green dragon scales appeared on the surface of Philoreus' bones!
That's a sign of template evolution!
"I haven't seen you for a while, but you have secretly upgraded to level [-]?"

Matthew looked at Philoreus in surprise.

on the data bar.

……

"Historical record: Through your unremitting efforts, your summoned object, Philoreus, has raised its level to LV16!

Philoreus defeated Skeletron!

Philoreus and the Banshee Queen entangled for seven days and seven nights, regardless of the outcome!
Philoreus has found the holy spring of the undead, and his strength has greatly increased!
After a series of arduous struggles, Philoreus has a piece of his territory in the negative energy plane, and has taken a bone dragon (LV14) as his vassal.

During this period, your other summoned bone dragon (nameless) was also controlled by Philoreus to his territory under the influence of the contract.

Now Philoreus is leading two bone dragons and thousands of ashes and skeleton soldiers at the same time, and has the most basic qualifications to become the king of bone dragons!
……

Thanks to your permission, Philoreus, your summoner, shared with you his hidden ability: Struggle quietly.

Struggle quietly (nerf): When you work hard in the dead of night and when no one knows, you will get a higher concentration bonus and a longer-lasting work ethic than usual. "

……

Good guy.

Matthew didn't expect Xiao Bo to be such a hard-working bone dragon!

This time.

It completely disrupted his plan to cut wages!

"He just scared me."

Matthew pointed to the black warrior and said.

Philoreus suddenly raised his head and roared, raised his feet and rushed forward, and the two bone dragon brothers behind him followed suit.

Darth Vader glared at Matthew.

Then run away.

……

(End of this chapter)