Collectors of Beauty World

Chapter 161 The Calamity of the Giant Dragon
After a period of research, Lu Xiao questioned the nature of the Scarlet Touch spell.

"Are you sure this is a necromancy spell?"

Sophia also looked a little ugly at this time.She studied the whole process with Lu Xiao.This is the final result for the two of them.

This spell is very close to necromancy in nature though.But actually, it's not.

"This is a very special kind of magic. It does not belong to any of the existing magic cognitions. The elemental system, the spiritual system, the evocation system, and the necromancy are all involved, but it doesn't look like it when you look deeper.

Didn't you cast this spell before?Sazastan didn't explain it to you at first? "

"Actually, this time in Neverwinter City was the only time I actually cast this spell. In fact, I had a doubt before this."

Sophia's doubts were actually similar to Lu Xiao's.

That's the horn that can cast the Crimson Touch.It has been in the Harpers' vaults for decades.

For decades, Sazastan ignored that thing.But suddenly one day, he asked his disciples to get that thing out.Then use it once in Neverwinter.

After the horn is used, it immediately becomes an ordinary object.It's very strange, because in this state, Lu Xiao's system assumes that this thing has no value.

"The horn is just a container. It's not even impressive on its own. What really works is that thick red mist. Do you know what that is?"

"According to what Sazastan said, the red mist is the result of the spell taking effect. But I don't know the details. This spell is the key to his ability to rule Torre. He can't really explain it to me clearly."

"Well, I think that's the case. So our clue now is this horn. I've checked this thing. It's just an ordinary magic item. It can amplify certain spell effects. Other than that, there is nothing special about it.

However, fortunately, when I was learning magic, there was a very important course.We call it magic encryption. "

"You mean, there is some kind of special magic hidden on this horn?"

"Yes, there should be some kind of hidden runes, magic circle, or other enchantment spells on it. The important thing is not the horn, but the hidden spell."

"Can you untie it?"

"Haha, if it hadn't been for the accident, I would have almost been able to get the title of Master of Magic Decryption."

Lu Xiao still remembers it now.My first in-depth research project was magic decryption.

"The methods of magic encryption are different in different worlds. But the principles are pretty much the same.

Among all techniques, the most commonly used method is to use magic on the surface to hide the true magic effect.It's like this thing, on the surface, increases the effect of spells.But the effect of Timeline is to assist the use of a special spell.

First we need to undo the magic on the surface.Let me see what secrets are hidden on this thing. "

Magic decryption is a very boring and tedious task.Because the horn cannot be destroyed, we can only use the stupidest method to wear away the surface enchantment bit by bit.

It took three days to finally completely remove the spell above.But under this spell, Lu Xiao saw nothing.Didn't find any hidden spells, or enchantments.

"It's interesting. It's more complicated than imagined. I need to examine it more deeply. Because what we are looking for may be compressed so that it cannot be directly observed."

Compression is also a common means of magic encryption.

But this time, it once again exceeded Lu Xiao's expectations.In the end he found nothing.

"No compression, no hiding. Nothing. There's nothing on this thing. It's really weird."

"Maybe your thinking is wrong. You have been looking for problems from the perspective of magic. Maybe the material itself has some special effect?"

"." Lu Xiao couldn't explain, this was impossible.Because if this thing is special enough, your system should give a prompt.

But Sophia's words gave him a hint.

He picked up the horn and used his high-latitude perspective.This skill consumes a lot of money and has no combat effectiveness.He usually only uses it briefly when traveling through time.

Sophia's words made him think of another possibility.

From a high-latitude perspective, the horn in front of him did not change at all.But Lu Xiao vaguely saw a wisp of red clouds gathering inside the horn.To be precise, there is a looming black mist inside the horn, which is constantly absorbing something from the surrounding air.

"???" After finishing the observation, Lu Xiao's expression was a little subtle.

"You are really right. This thing does not rely on some special magic. There is indeed a problem with the material. But it is not the material of the horn, but something else inside this thing."

Of course nothing can be seen from the horn.Sophia is not a brainless person either.I knew that what Lu Xiao said must have a deeper meaning.

"I just used a special vision spell. This spell allows me to see something that I can't see normally. In this case, I saw this thing with a thing inside. It's hard for me to describe that thing .Because it’s not very clear.

I don't know whether it is a ball of energy or some kind of special life form.But when Scarlet Touch is used, that kind of red mist.It's not just your magic that comes from us.

Your magic should be about channeling that power.The birth of Red Mist has nothing to do with you. "

"But we can't detect anything inside using any magic. Yes, that thing is not in our dimension. That's not right."

Lu Xiao originally wanted to say that the thing was in the gap between dimensions.But after thinking about it for a while, I rejected it myself.Because if you are really caught in the gap between dimensions, you should be able to see clearly from your high-dimensional perspective.

But the fact is that I don’t see it very clearly.

"It's hard for me to describe that feeling, it's like..."

"It's like it didn't exist originally, but you saw it and it just existed. Is this how it feels?"

"Not exactly, but something similar. Have you ever seen something like this?"

"I've heard of it. The magicians in this world began to explore other worlds a long time ago. They have come into contact with more than one different world. Many of them contain unimaginable dangers. In a certain special dimension, there is this Life form.

They do not exist for humans, you cannot see them, and they cannot interfere with the human world.Except for one thing, and that's if you see them.At that moment, they can interfere or even hurt you. "

"."

Sophia's words reminded Lu Xiao of some settings in the Cthulhu Mythos.The collapse of the magical civilization in this world's early years may be inevitable.Those mages back then were so unscrupulous that they dared to peek into anything.

But what Sophia said actually makes sense.That thing should be some kind of special spirit body.Bound into this horn by some means.

Spirits are able to absorb something from the human world.The magic of Scarlet Touch is to release the red energy it absorbs.This is why Lu Xiao said that Scarlet Touch is not necromancy magic.The effect of this spell is exactly the same as the necromancy spell.But the roots are completely different.

And there is another very interesting place.That was the scarlet touch spell. When it was cast, the sky was filled with red mist.But after the spell was cast, the red mist dissipated without a trace, leaving no residual effect at all.

This is almost impossible for necromancy.

Lu Xiao wanted to continue researching.But as a city lord, he has too many affairs to deal with.

At the same time, the most critical point is that the reward he issued before has begun to take effect.People have started to come to the door one after another with various 'fragments'.

Because what Lu Xiao said was very general.Therefore, the fragments that come can be said to be of various kinds.Lu Xiao took a quick look and knew it was a complete fake.

Each fragment carries either a complete or incomplete law effect.It was almost impossible for that thing to be taken into Neverwinter casually.

As long as he is close to Neverwinter City, Lu Xiao can now sense it.

But he didn't just kick the crooks out.They even gave them some travel expenses.

Mainly to highlight your true feelings.Even if it costs thousands of gold to buy horse bones.

After dealing with several bounty hunters who came to 'receive' their reward.Lu Xiao was preparing to return to the laboratory.Then I saw Edkin running over.

This guy now also works in the City Lord's Mansion.Mainly responsible for the trade work with the Jade King's Court.

Although the half-elf druid Doric is more suitable.But the little girl is too simple to do this job.

And Adkin happens to yearn for a stable life.He simply accepted the job and continued to live in the City Lord's Mansion with his daughter.

Edkin is a thief with some skills as a bard.I can play and sing a little better.Getting along with those elves is pretty good.

But at this time, Adkin's face looked a little unhappy.

"You look like something big has happened?"

"That's right, the Emerald Royal Court is asking for help from us?"

"Ask for help?"

The business between the Jade Court and Neverwinter City has begun to get on track in recent months.But no matter what, it’s not enough to ask for help, right?
"what happened?"

"It's a dragon, the red dragon from the dungeon. It came out. And for some reason, it appeared in the southern mountains of the Emerald Palace. It turned that place into ruins overnight."

".That red dragon came out? That guy is so fat that his belly touches the ground when he walks. How could he come out?"

"No one knows what happened, but it did come out. An adult red dragon is a complete disaster for the Emerald King's Court."

This is true, the dragon does not need to use any dragon language spells.The dragon flame alone would be a devastating blow to the entire forest.

"What does the Emerald King's request for help mean from us? Do you expect us to kill that red dragon?"

".Well, their time has come. Let him talk, I can't understand."

It was normal that the envoys were Doric.She is the person in the Emerald King's Court who has the best relationship with Neverwinter City.But this time there was an elder following behind.I've seen it before during negotiations.

"Let's talk. Neverwinter will provide as much assistance as possible. But with all due respect, we are not ready to go to the jungle to kill a dragon."

"We know. So, we are not asking you for free help. We can make a deal with Neverwinter City."

The Jade King's Court has also changed, and knows that it cannot simply use concepts such as morality to kidnap others.Offered a trade in exchange for Neverwinter's help.

".Why must we start a war? Do you know what a huge impact fighting that thing will have? By then, more than one valley will be destroyed."

Lu Zhongrui didn't quite understand why Jade King Ting was so tough this time.

"We can't help it. I don't know what went crazy with that red dragon. It didn't occupy a valley. Instead, it was destroying everywhere crazily. The threat of dragon flames to the jungle is too great.

If we ignore it, it could destroy the entire southern jungle. "

No matter which world the dragon is in, it is an unreasonable and tyrannical being.Especially this kind of high-demon world.Dragons also have a high level of intelligence.It becomes more difficult to deal with.

The crazy dragon is like a natural disaster.

In fact, Neverwinter City does not have the means to deal with the dragon.In the city, there are various preset super-large magic arrays.

Once activated, it can cast some strategic level large-scale magic.Enough to hurt the dragon.

Therefore, giant dragons generally do not attack such large cities.

But these magic circles consume a city's resources, spend countless time, and are accumulated bit by bit.

It can only be used as the city's trump card for defense.It is impossible to move into the jungle and take the initiative.

"The red dragon will not appear on the ground for no reason. That guy is fat and lazy. He probably won't want to move if it is not necessary. There is only one possibility for it to come out now and become so irritable.

It was defeated.In other words, he was defeated by another existence in the underground world and expelled.Not only that, the other party should also occupy its dragon lair. "

Lu Xiao's words made the envoy on the opposite side and Adkin and others look at each other in confusion.Edkin thought for a moment and said.

"I admit that what you said makes sense. But what's the use? We will eventually have to face it. That guy is now venting his anger on the Emerald King's Court."

"If you think about it carefully, we don't have to fight the red dragon, right? Have you ever thought about cooperating with it?"

"Cooperate with the red dragon. Do you know that thing is inherently evil?"

"I know, but its intelligence is the same as that of humans. It should be able to communicate.

Let's try to communicate with it.If possible, practice with it.Deal with the being that drove it out.

Regardless of the outcome, at least the battle must be controlled in the underground world. "

(End of this chapter)