Mythical Card Master: Start with the Knight

At the entrance of the Central Library, Chu Ming stepped onto the stone stairs. The knight passing by bowed his head and saluted: "Mr. Lane, good afternoon."

"good afternoon."

Chu Ming responded to the knight with a smile.

"Have a nice day."

"Thanks."

Chu Ming said goodbye to the knight and took Irina to the door of the library.

Behind him, the mage next to the knight asked doubtfully: "Beltz, do you know him?"

"Yes sir, Mr. Lane is..."

As Chu Ming stepped into the library, their voices gradually faded away from him.

Chu Ming glanced across the entire library. The library was circular in shape, with bookshelves and books on the walls. In the middle of the building was a redwood pillar covered with green vines. The light flickered on it, and the vines spread towards the bookshelves. Students who come to borrow books take them down.

Under the gentle light of the warm crystal chandelier, the painted surface of the mahogany boards casts a dim yellow halo. The environment inside is quiet and calming.

This is not Chu Ming's first time here, he is quite familiar with this place.

As soon as Chu Ming walked into it, the half-length demon doll on the counter looked at him with green eyes.

"Classmate, please show your mage certificate and library card."

Chu Ming nodded and looked at Irina.

Irina was stunned, and quickly opened the bag and rummaged around, taking out a metal card and a small red book.

The demon's body shimmered with green light. The vine took the metal card and library card and glanced at them.

"Verification successful, classmate Ren, welcome to the Violet Central Library."

"Trouble."

Chu Ming took back the mage certificate and library card, and took Irina inside.

Walking out of the corridor where the counter is located, under the round mahogany guardrail are the mages sitting at the desks studying seriously. The sound of writing on the desks is rustling, which is particularly unique in the quiet library.

"Hello, Mr. Lane, what do you need?"

A puppet cat made of metal parts and covered with artificially carved magic patterns jumped over, and its claws landed on the mahogany guardrail without making any sound.

"I want to read some books about wood spells. The best spell level is level four."

"Please wait."

The golem cat suddenly stood still, a glimmer of light flashing in its amber topaz eyes.

On the huge mahogany pillar in the center of the library, several vines grew from the main vine. Chu Ming consciously took down fourteen books from the high-rise bookshelf on the right.

The vine slowly descended and handed the book to Chu Ming.

The puppet cat reminded: "You can read these books here at will. If you need to take them out of the library, please go to the counter to register with your library card. You cannot take out more than three books at a time."

Chu Ming took the books stacked high, shook his head and said, "No, I'll just read here."

"Oh, by the way, does the library have a collection of epic stories, preferably with illustrations?"

The golem cat nodded, "Meet your needs."

Vine searched for the lower bookshelf and finally took out a thin book with more than a hundred pages.

"sorry to bother you."

Chu Ming took the story collection, said goodbye to the puppet cat, and took Irina, who was walking cautiously, to an empty seat.

"Irina, this is for you. If you are bored, just look at this."

Chu Ming smiled slightly and handed the story collection to Irina.

"Thank you, Master."

Irina had a happy expression on her face and took the book.

Seeing the little maid starting to look through the story collection in her hand, Chu Ming came back to his senses and took down the spell books and read them one by one.

""General Healing Spell Models", "Comprehensive Explanation of New Wood Spell Models", "Details of Destructive Wood Spells"..."

Chu Ming looked at the book in his hand, and the evidence of time came into play. He just glanced at the page a few times and memorized the content in his mind.

Gradually, he became addicted to the world of books, and the only sound left on the desk was the turning of pages.

Opposite him, Irina was flipping through the story collection faster than Chu Ming could turn the pages. She didn't recognize many words in the book. She was mainly looking at the beautiful illustrations.

After half an hour passed, Irina turned to the last page of the story collection. She raised her head and looked at Chu Ming, still unfinished, and saw that the man was still immersed in the world of books and had forgotten about reality.

The little maid blinked, turned the story book back to the first page, and started reading again.

Time passed bit by bit, and the spire of the mage tower outside the library gradually became dim, heralding the arrival of night.

After the light outside faded, the light from the crystal chandelier on the top of the library became increasingly dim. Irina put down the story collection out of boredom, put her head on the table, and stared at Chu Ming.

"Maya Green Language, a third-level spell..."

"Corruption and Depravity...a fourth-level spell that has the effect of binding and corroding. After the spell is released, it can gradually reduce the physical activity of the spell target and inhibit the physical strength and recovery ability."

"Savage ambition, fourth-level spell, orc shaman's native spell..."

Chu Ming closed the last spell book and took a long breath.

After looking at so many spells, there were many that met his requirements. He made a decision in his mind and finally chose the fourth-level spell called Decay and Sinking.

In fact, this spell was not developed by mainland mages, but was brought back by mages who went on adventures outside the mainland. This spell comes from dark creatures called decay mages. They have skinny bodies and human shapes, and can release Create a dark spell that is completely different from the mainland magic system.

The characteristics of these spells are that they are highly aggressive, strangely powerful, and difficult to guard against. They are closer to the witchcraft used by wizards, so dark spells are also called witchcraft.

There are still many different sects in the mainland magic system, including the elemental creature sect known as the magic druids, the ancient school that insists on relying on archeology to excavate the spell records of the ancient first magic era, and the sect that combines magic with golem technology. The Magic Puppet Sect is a pragmatic sect that adheres to the integrated application of spell models, magic circles, and magic patterns. The elementalist sect adheres to the fundamentalism of elemental magic. The new magic sect supports spells without factions...

Among them, the magic theory of the element-oriented sect is the most popular on the mainland. The spells Chu Ming had practiced before were all from this sect and were pure elemental spells.

In terms of the application of spells, the Golem Sect and the Pragmatic Sect are the most popular. The Golems, Magic Paths, Magic Circles, etc. developed by them are popular throughout the continent and can be compared with the rune equipment developed by the Fengyang Empire.

Pure elemental spells are superior to other sects' spells in terms of spell release efficiency, and have the excellent characteristics of being simple and crude. It is also because of this that the elemental sect's spells are popular throughout the continent.

Chu Ming's current shortcoming is his inability to attack creatures with terrible physical recovery capabilities, such as the giant scale bear.

To solve this shortcoming, one must either continue to improve one's own explosive ability so that the power exceeds the enemy's recovery limit, or find ways to impose negative effects on the enemy and reduce the enemy's physical recovery ability.

Chu Ming estimated that after the scale-armored giant bear was contaminated by the high-ranking bloodline, its physical body had reached an extremely terrifying level. Even if it were an epic three-star knight or a mage, it would take a while to destroy it. .

His current strength is already at the limit of the deep blue level. It is not that easy to continue to improve. The method of improving explosive ability is not reliable for him.

Then the only way left is to impose negative effects on the enemy.

To be honest, elemental spells are almost all based on power, and there are few spells that can exert negative effects on the enemy, so Chu Ming focused on dark spells.

The spell called Decay and Sinking that Chu Ming is currently interested in perfectly meets his requirements. It can gradually make the enemy's body become rigid and lose its rejuvenation during the battle. This spell does not consume high mental power and can be arranged in advance. Domain spells.

Its only flaw is that it is weak in power, but for Chu Ming, who has super high explosive ability, this shortcoming is not a shortcoming, and he does not lack the icing on the cake of damage.

In addition, he also chose a long-range attack spell called Luhua Ball Shadow. This spell can condense a green light ball and project it to enemies in the distance, causing explosive damage to the enemy. This makes up for his long-range attack to a certain extent. Weaknesses in attack.

Because the ability of this spell is very similar to the ability of a magical plant flower called Luhuaqiu, it was named Luhuaqiu Shadow.

Generally speaking, elemental-oriented mages name spells after the elements themselves. For example, fire spells are blazing fires and flame jets. They are basically inseparable from the word fire. For example, Luhua Qiuying uses objects with similar shapes. The spells that are named are the naming style of the elemental life sect who are called spell druids, and the names of dark spells are generally named according to the original owner of the spell. For example, the Decay and Sinking selected by Chu Ming is from Decay. Obtained from mage.

After sorting out the knowledge in his mind, Chu Ming slowly came back to his senses. He looked across and saw Irina lying on the wooden table with her head buried like a kitten, making a slight snoring sound.

Chu Ming stood up and took a look around. Even though it was already night, there were still many mages in the library. Some mages heard snoring coming from Chu Ming's table. When they looked up, they saw a The child showed a funny look.

Chu Ming nodded apologetically to the mage who was looking at him. He put the book back on the circular counter in front of the red wooden pillar. Green Vine took the book and climbed up to the high-rise area to put it down.

After packing up his things, he gently picked up the sleeping Irina and walked outside the library.

Walking on the street, the lively sounds gradually entered the ears. It was still daytime before coming in, and it was night after coming out, which made people feel like they were in another world.

"Young...Master."

Irina, who was sleeping deeply, finally woke up. She looked up at Chu Ming.

"Shall we go home?"

"Yes, go back and eat."

He put down Irina, and after the little maid came to her senses, he took her little hand and walked towards the mage tower.

…

The night was getting darker, and Chu and Ming had just returned to the garden area where Master Tuairi's Tower was located, when a subtle voice sounded from his ears, becoming increasingly clear.

"Your Highness Trina, it's time for us to go back."

A determined female voice sounded, with a hint of respect in her tone.

"Melonu, wait a moment."

Trina's response was neither slow nor hasty, and her tone was full of calmness.

Chu Ming was stunned for a moment, then walked to the door of the mage tower and saw four people standing at the door of the mage tower. Trina, Mattie and Aiman ​​were all there, as well as a strange female knight wearing purple-patterned armor.

Next to the female knight, a huge creature covered in purple-patterned armor and with snow-white wings on its back sat quietly next to everyone, listening to everyone's speech.

Memories flashed through Chu Ming's mind, and he recognized the gryphon at a glance as the one that gave Trina the staff before.

His mind moved, and he seemed to have thought of something.

"Is Trina leaving?"

Thinking of this, Chu Ming led Irina in front of everyone.

Mattie, who was quietly listening to Aiman ​​boasting to the female knight, was suddenly stunned. She noticed that Chu and Ming were back, and a smile appeared on her face.

"Good evening, Mr. Lane."

Chu Ming nodded and asked, "Mattie, what happened?"

Mattie looked at Irina. The woman came over, rubbed Irina's head, and said with a smile: "Some things happened in the country of Migliorini that I need to go back to deal with. I may have to leave for a while."

Chu Ming had already expected this result. He nodded and said: "Have a good trip, senior sister."

Trina smiled, opened her hands and joked: "Junior brother, won't you try to save me?"

Chu Ming hugged the woman and said with a smile: "I will return to the atrium later, and I will find you when I have time. You must entertain me well then."

He is very interested in the magic puppet technology and life refining technique of the Country of Migliorini. The idea of ​​creating a clone in his mind has not yet been realized, and he will definitely find time to go to the Country of Migliorini.

"Then it's settled."

Trina winked at him, rolled up her long white hair and walked towards the female knight.

Behind Trina, Mattie saluted: "Goodbye Mr. Lane, I look forward to meeting you next time."

"Goodbye, Mattie."

"Wow, sister Maddie, sister Trina!"

Just when Chu Ming was about to wave goodbye to the two of them, the little maid next to him couldn't hold it in anymore, her eyes were red, she cried loudly, and she hugged Mattie.

"Irina, be good."

Mattie knelt down and stroked her hair gently.

"Oh, it makes me a little sad."

Aiman ​​clasped his hands behind his back and sighed.

Chu Ming glanced at him and said, "Teacher, why don't you come back to Clinton Kingdom with me? I'll entertain you with delicious food and drinks, and take you to Migliorini's Country for sightseeing."

Aiman ​​directly rejected Chu Ming without thinking.

"Ahem, forget it. Once I leave, there will be no one to guard the mage tower."

Trina and the female knight sat on the griffin together, and the woman's voice came back, "Ren, let him go. I will send knights to observe the situation of the sacred tree and the sacred bones at all times."

"Well, I'm sorry to bother you, Senior Sister."

Chu Ming waved goodbye to the two of them.

The knight grabbed the reins and looked back at Chu Ming and others, "Thank you for taking care of His Highness over the years. Welcome to the country of Migliorini as a guest."

After the woman finished speaking, she waved the reins, and the gryphon stepped out of thin air. A green flow lingered from its wings. Its snow-white wings fluttered and flew high into the sky, heading away from the royal city.

Several people looked at the back of the gryphon as it left, and it took a long time for them to come back to their senses.

Aiman ​​sighed and shook his head: "I'm afraid that once Trina leaves, she won't come back again."

When Chu Ming heard this, he asked doubtfully: "Why?"

The old man said with a heavy face: "It is said that Queen Migliorini was assassinated in the palace. King Dario was furious and is searching for the murderer in the country."

"Trina should go back this time to check on the queen's condition and take refuge."

"Since the murderer dares to attack a king's queen, he may not dare to attack Trina. The murderer can sneak into the palace with many legendary mages, so his strength must not be simple, and there is a high chance that he is even a legend..."

"The royal family of the Kingdom of Migliorini was worried that Trina would be in danger here, so they recalled her to the country."

After Chu Ming heard this, he fell into deep thought. The tide of dark beasts was raging, the unknown evil god entered the scene, the remains of the sacred tree appeared, and the Queen of Migliorini was assassinated... The whole southern Xinjiang seemed to be full of rain. Lou felt as if there was some driving force behind the scenes stirring up the situation in southern Xinjiang.

…

Mage Tower Room.

Irina took out the things from the big shoulder bag and placed them on Chu Ming's table. Then she took a look at the smelly clothes in the bag and said to Chu Ming, "Master, I'm going to wash the clothes first."

Chu Ming rubbed her head and said, "Don't fall asleep too late."

"Um."

Irina closed the door carefully, and the light footsteps disappeared into the corridor.

Chu Ming sat down at the table and wanted to imprint the spells he picked today into his mind through construction, but he always felt a little disappointed in his heart.

Although Trina and Mattie's departure did not make him very sad, he still felt that something was missing in his heart today.

"That's all, it's a mess today."

…

Three days later, in the practice room of the Mage Tower.

Chu Ming sat cross-legged on the floor, breathing evenly, and a faint green light emitted from his body.

After a while, he opened his eyes and stretched out his right hand.

The green light floating around his body dimmed quickly, and the dim light spread down the ground, as sticky as a swamp, still bubbling.

A smell of corruption hit his nostrils, and a smile appeared on Chu Ming's face.

This spell is the dark spell Decline and Fall he found in the library a few days ago. It only took him three days to imprint this complex spell model into his mind. At the same time, he also mastered the third-level spell. Luhuaqiuying.

It's just that Lu Hua Qiuying's spell will explode after being released. Chu Ming didn't test it. If a hole was blown out of the training room, Aiman ​​would definitely have to chase him and scold him.

Thinking of Aiman's furious scene, Chu Ming couldn't help but have a faint smile on his lips.

After sitting there and thinking for a while, Chu Ming withdrew his spell, stood up and looked at the history books beside him.

【Genius Rayne Brick】

[Quality: Dark Blue]

[Race: Human Race]

[Skills: Cloud and Thunder Mystery, Tribulation Master·Burning Thunder Level 1, Sword Mastery (Intermediate Level), Spiritual Meditation (Full Level), Life Enhancement (Full Level)]

[Spells: Decay and Sinking (Level 4), Luhua Ball Shadow (Level 3), Savage Growth (Level 3), Oak Armor (Level 2), Lightning Flash (Level 2), Rejuvenation of Dead Wood (Level 1)]

[Law: Crimson Law (Enhanced)]

After glancing at the updated information, Chu Ming muttered: "Counting the time, Cronuo should be coming to see me."