The necromancer just wants to plant trees.

Chapter 4 The Art of the Turtle Shell Mage

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Divination failed.

Matthew stuffed the crystal ball into the cabinet with a normal expression.

This is normal.

He is a necromancer and has no talent for divination.

Although these years, out of love for divination, I have always taken the time to tinker with it a little bit.

But the results were clearly not satisfactory.

He calmed down slightly.

Matthew ended up in the westernmost room in the basement.

There are two large bookcases here, on which are all magic books.

He is going to learn some spells that match his current level——

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Matthew is now a level 8 necromancer.

However, the spells on the list are still the ones learned and mastered at level 5.

It's time for an update.

In Rolling Stones.

It is not easy to buy a magic book that records the principles of spells.

Not to mention anything related to the Way of the Dead.

Fortunately, Matthew was well prepared.

He has always asked his friends in "White Rock City" to help him purchase in advance.

Plus the part given by Master Ronan.

The spellbook in this room is enough to support Matthew's needs until level 10.

His eyes swept back and forth between the layers of the bookcase.

After a while.

Matthew made a list of spells for himself.

This is the spell he plans to learn next.

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"Feign death (level 7 spell, you can escape from feigning death);

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The Last Dance (level 8 spell, can detonate non-contracted summons);

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Vampire's Touch (level 6 spell, you can absorb life and heal yourself by touching others);
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Garcia's Armor II (6th-level spell, advancement of 2nd-level spell 'Garcia's Armor Ⅰ', physical defense);

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Thunderbolt Sword (Level 7 spell, enchant the longsword to gain lightning effects);
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Enhanced Summoning (level 8 spell, enhances the effect of Undead Summoning)

... "

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Learning spells is never easy for most people.

Most mages spend almost half of their time on the study and mastery of spells.

The above six spells are handed over to other necromancers of the same level to learn.

Take at least 10 months.

This is still a case of going all out.

But Matthew is different.

The speed at which he learns spells is inversely proportional to his talent for divination.

He is confident that it will not be a problem to get it done within 3 months.

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"Next, I have to study spells with all my strength, and I have to ask for a leave of absence from the school..."

Matthew came to the meditation room with a stack of books in his arms.

It was close to midnight.

He's a little sleepy.

"Peggy, have a cup of coffee!"

No one responded.

So Matthew could only make a cup of black coffee by himself.

The bitter and mellow taste immediately shocked him.

"Spirited..."

Matthew pursed his lips.

He opened a heavy book casually.

on the title page.

The string of naughty magic words jumped out.

Dancing on the tip of Matthew's nose.

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"Garcia's Armor II: On the Art of the Turtle-Shell Mage"

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Note: Garcia's level of self-deprecation is as exquisite as his skills, I recommend that every mage learn one of Garcia's series of spells - Ronan"

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"Archmage Ronan... I hope his journey to the astral world goes well."

Matthew smiled.

Archmage Ronan is the biggest nobleman he has encountered after traveling.

When Matthew had just crossed over, he was completely blind to this world, and he had no clues except for the task of planting trees.

Planting trees also requires money, land, and other resources.

Matthew wandered around Rolling Stone Town for a while, and was almost down to the point where he couldn't afford to eat.

crucial moment.

It was Ronan who happened to pass by and gave him a hand.

He invited Matthew to dinner at home, and asked him why a spellcaster who studied the way of immortality didn't go to White Rock City to develop, but wandered around in a hopeless place like Rolling Stone Town.

Matthew said that he had mediocre talent in the way of immortality, and he was unwilling to stop there, so he had a whim——

"The Way of Immortality studies death and life, but most necromancers seem to only care about death and not life, so I want to try from a different angle..."

"I plan to plant some trees near Rolling Stone Town, preferably a forest. I want to feel the power of life through this move, which may be helpful for my breakthrough in the way of immortality."

This is a nonsense made up by Matthew in order to get two extra meals.

Unexpectedly, these words actually aroused Ronan's greater interest.

At that time, he expressed his appreciation for Matthew's unconstrained ideas.

Ronan told Matthew.

Can plant trees on his land.

And the cost needed to buy seeds and green liquid.

Ronan intends to fund half of it.

Matthew was flattered.

But still declined Ronan's kindness.

He intends to rely on his own strength to buy seeds.

Ronan didn't care either.

He wrote a letter of recommendation on the spot, allowing Matthew to go to Sever School to teach the noble children in the town, and Matthew could choose the subjects himself.

Thereafter.

Ronan also gave Matthew some help in life, work and tree planting.

Even the house where Matthew lives now was provided by Ronan.

Matthew found out later.

Half of the houses in the mage district belong to Ronan.

The remaining half belonged to his wife.

Rolling Stones is Ronan's hometown.

Although he spends more time living in Gem Bay.

But for many years, there has been no natural or man-made disaster in Rolling Stone Town and he has a lot to do with it.

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For Archmage Ronan.

Matthew is always grateful.

But he also knew why the other party helped him.

It is impossible to hug the thigh blindly.

You still have to rely on your own strength to really grow up.

Think about this.

Matthew gathered his attention.

Began to concentrate on studying spells.

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Daylight the next day.

Matthew walked out of the security station, followed by two guards. They carried the merchant's body to the oak forest.

Matthew skillfully dug a hole to bury him, and he fulfilled the ghost's wish.

of course.

Come here.

Matthew did not forget to plant three oak trees.

30 XP credited.

Matthew was content.

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in the afternoon.

Brad moved quickly.

He told Matthew.

The underground cave has been investigated.

No other leads were found.

There are seven or eight deep and secluded passages connected under that cave, which can go almost anywhere in the Gold Digger Basin. No matter how powerful a tracking expert encounters this situation, he can only scratch his head.

This is in line with Matthew's judgment.

It also proved that he was correct in not pursuing recklessly by himself.

As for the surroundings of the "Hitch Fort" mentioned by the ghost.

Since the place has been in decline for many years and is far away in the mountains, it is highly dangerous, so Brad is still mobilizing manpower.

He promised Matthew that he would be notified as soon as any new discovery was made.

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night a week later.

in the basement.

"Vs 'Boo..."

A short incantation sounded.

Matthew's body suddenly added a layer of translucent armor that looked very thick!

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"Your spell 'Garcia's Armor II' was cast successfully!
Your Armor +8
Duration: 180 seconds"

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It worked!
Feel the soft Q-bomb and the ubiquitous wrapping feeling.

Matthew was intoxicated.

It felt like being wrapped in a giant jelly.

not heavy.

But very defensive.

"According to "Turtle Shell Mage", the biggest feature of Garcia's armor is that it can be superimposed on each other. I and II can provide 3 and 8 points of armor respectively, and the sum is higher than ordinary heavy armor!"

"As expected of a tortoise shell mage, I like it!"

Matthew was just about to continue exploring the technique of superimposing two spells.

Suddenly.

A vision appeared before his eyes.

at that moment.

He seemed to see a corner of the oak forest!
Visions are fleeting.

Immediately, a hot current surged into Matthew's heart.

Suddenly there was more knowledge in his mind!
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"Your ability 'Gift of Nature' is taking effect...

You gained new abilities 'Valuation' and 'Accounting'

Valuation: You can accurately estimate the value and price of most goods in circulation in Strom
Accounting: You have mastered a certain amount of financial knowledge, which is sufficient for basic accounting positions.”

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Valuation?

Accounting?

Matthew looked confused.

"Did nature also gift this?"

He muttered to himself.

Right now.

Matthew suddenly remembered.

The corner of the oak forest that I just glimpsed seems to be the place where I buried the merchant's corpse!
"I buried the body, and nature gave me part of his abilities?"

This speculation seems absurd and even scary.

But Matthew thinks it is very likely to be true!

"Just bury the body, or do we need to fulfill the last wish of the deceased?"

"How many corpses can be buried in a forest? Is there an upper limit for this kind of gift? Will I get negative abilities?"

Matthew stopped thinking more.

Everything is still subject to practice.

he noticed.

symbol in the taskbar.

The green energy bar on the right has risen a lot, and it seems to be heading towards two-thirds of the position.

This should also be related to the 'gift' just now.

"Don't worry, let's take a look again. Even if there is a shortcut to get a gift, you have to take it easy. You can't turn the land of Master Ronan into a mass grave..."

Matthew's eyes flickered slightly.

"At this moment, I think you are like an evil necromancer."

Basement entrance.

Peggy leaned on the wall charmingly and said.

Matthew ignored her gestures:
"Dinner ready so early?"

Peggy shook her head:

"It's the bearded man who is here. He seems to be anxious to see you."

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Fence gate.

"What? Someone kidnapped Sif?"

Matthew was surprised.

Brad nodded hastily:
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"Don't say anything, I just received the news that the other party asked for a ransom, but the lord judged that the other party was just delaying the time, thus delaying the rescue."

"Currently, the Blood Banner family is secretly recruiting people. I had already led the team to go to the Hag's Fort, but I had to turn back after receiving the urgent report... Of course, this is what it should be. Nothing compares to Miss Sif's safety. .”

Brad concluded:
"I'm here to remind you to be safe. There may be more anomalies in the future. You don't have to worry about Miss Sif, everyone will do their best."

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After speaking, he left in a hurry.

Matthew frowned slightly.

Sif is the only daughter of this generation of the Blood Banner family.

Also his student.

Same as Beanna.

The girls at Sifle School liked Matthew very much.

Matthew remembered the last time he saw Sif.

The girl also told Matthew that she had written an anonymous letter to the city hall, recommending him to be selected as an outstanding citizen. Later, the people from the city hall really came to confirm.

I didn't expect it in a blink of an eye.

Sif was actually kidnapped!
Kidnapping the only daughter of the Blood Banner family in Rolling Stone Town, isn't that too outrageous?

The other party dared to do this.

Either it has been planned for a long time.

Or simply a lunatic!

A lunatic who can't even be restrained by the title of Master Ronan.

How crazy is that?
Matthew is deeply disturbed by Sif.

It's a pity that he has no clues about the kidnappers.

Divination is not his specialty.

I'm afraid I can't help you.

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Close the door.

Matthew sighed softly.

The voice of the tauren skeleton came from the kitchen:
"Dinner is ready!"

Matthew was just getting ready to go.

suddenly.

A white light flashed in front of him.

An oak elf rushed towards him hastily!

"what happened?"

Matthew listened to the goblin's twittering accusations.

His expression became more and more serious.

"Someone set fire?!"

"It's almost burning near the oak forest?"

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(End of this chapter)