Lord of Arcane

Chapter 177 Spell Showdown
In the next few days, Xia Duo stayed in his residence, concentrating on researching [Magic Alarm], [Magic Weapon], and [Mage Armor].

Among them, [Mage Armor] only needs to complete some elements, and then practice more. Regarding the scroll production of this spell, Xia Duo has temporarily shelved it.

After all, scrolls of [Magic Alert] and [Magic Weapon] are on the Mage Tower's designated acquisition list, and they are also a shortcut for Xia Duo to complete the promotion task indicators.

These three spells are not complicated. If there are learning scrolls, it probably won't take a day to learn them, and then it will be time to practice.

It was almost the first time for Xia Duo to learn magic through spell books. Before the apprenticeship stage, he exchanged a large number of learning scrolls, and then intensively studied the principles of spells. Most of the 0-level spells could be researched by himself.

But to study through the books of the Mage Tower requires a transformation process, transforming the other party's thoughts into your own thoughts, and then you can start researching.

At first, Xia Duo struggled to read the book "Dasriel's Ultimate Armor", but as he read more and more books, his thoughts on the author also changed. understand more and more.

Until Niya's second class, Xia Duo had already learned these three spells, and had successfully cast them in the spell laboratory.

In the past three days, Xia Duo also made many scrolls of [Steam Ray], but they haven't been sold yet.

……

Niya's residence, reception room.

This time, Ganal contacted Xia Duo in advance and made an appointment for the two to come together, but today the mentor Niya seems to be a little anxious.

Holding a few pieces of parchment in his hand, he kept flipping through them, and the more he looked at them, the deeper his brows became. Even Xia Duo and Ganal had been in for a long time, and they hadn't started today's lesson.

Xia Duo and Ganal looked at each other, but neither took the initiative to remind them, but continued to read the books or notes they brought.

Until Xia Duo heard a "snap", he looked up and saw Niya slapping the parchment on the small table on the left.

She glanced from Xia Duo to Ganal, and then from Ganal to Xia Duo, seeing that Xia Duo's scalp was a little numb, and then said:
"I won't talk about arcane geometry today. The rules of the arcane competition have been released. From now until the arcane competition in 20 days, I have to come to train every morning."

Then, before Xia Duo and Ganal could react, he warned resolutely, "If the final result doesn't satisfy me, I will decide the consequences myself!"

If it was an old man with a white beard, or a strong man with a dignified face, then Xia Duo would not feel so disobedient.

But Niya is young and beautiful, and it is easy for people to ignore her identity as a level 7 mage. She tried so hard to warn Xia Duo and the two with a straight face, which instantly made Xia Duo feel a kind of contrast.

Ganal was also at a loss for what to do, he didn't know whether he was shocked by the news or Niya.

Xia Duo reacted quickly and immediately agreed, "Don't worry, Teacher Niya, we will definitely train well."

"Yes, yes, Teacher Niya, we will definitely train well." Ganal also responded quickly.

Niya nodded in satisfaction, and began to introduce the rules of this arcane competition, "Since all new mages are participating, this competition will limit the specific range of spells used, and it will be conducted in the form of arcane duels."

Generally speaking, arcane competitions have no spell restrictions, and it's all up to the participants to perform.The arcane duel, as the name suggests, is a duel of spells between two spellcasters.

In terms of form, it can be roughly divided into two types-

One is a close-range spell duel, which does not produce specific magical effects, but competes with each other and counters each other's spells. It is very competitive, but the viewability is average. It can even be said that there is no specific magic effect. Just stand face to face for a while , and it's over.

The other is a long-distance spell duel, which is compared to resisting, erasing, and transferring the magic released by each other. Because it will produce specific magic effects, it is very enjoyable to watch. In order to enhance the competitiveness, it is generally stipulated that both sides Cannot move.

(The long distance here is not the long distance of the spell range, but the distance beyond the ability to prevent the opponent from releasing magic)

According to Niya's introduction, the arcane competition in the territory this time is a "long-distance spell duel with limited spells". After all, if you want to invite famous mages, or mid-level and high-level mages to participate, the Savile Territory is not that strong yet. Influence.

If it wasn't for Nya's serious training and warnings, Xia Duo would have thought that this arcane competition was completely pecking at each other.

Of course, it's also possible that Niya is just pretending to put pressure on her, but the truth is that she is still pecking at each other.

But Xia Duo would not relax, nor did he dare to relax. After all, Niya even took out the study scrolls. If the result is not ideal, who can bear an angry female mage?

"Considering that the contestants are all newly promoted mages within a year, there is no limit to spells at level 0, but there are only two spells available at level 1—[Mage Armor] and [Magic Missile]."

As she spoke, Niya manipulated the invisible hand and handed the two study scrolls to Xia Duo and Ganal respectively.

Although Xia Duo has already learned [Mage Armor], he still wants to see the difference between the [Mage Armor] he completed by himself and the learning scroll.

And Ganal also took the two study scrolls, his face was full of joy, and he held the two scrolls in his hand and rubbed them from time to time, "Thank you, tutor, I will definitely work hard."

"Just use it here, and ask questions at any time." After speaking, Niya remained motionless, and her eyes were a little dull.

"Xia Duo, let's watch it together, how about it?" Ganal suggested, a scroll unfolded, allowing two people to observe all the details at close range at the same time.

Ganal thought that if two people share a scroll, the time will be doubled, and if it goes well, can a scroll be saved.

Xia Duo thought for a while and agreed. The two moved the chairs together, unfolded the scroll and placed it between them. At this time, neither Ganal nor Xia Duo chose to transcribe in real time.

It's about observing, understanding, and memorizing on the spot, excluding the process of practice, the two began to compete from here.

Not long after, Gardner suddenly said: "I have learned!"

"..."

Now the two of them are looking at the study scroll of [Mage Armor]. Although this spell is not difficult, it can't be so fast!

Xia Duo knew that this guy must have learned [Mage Armor] in advance like him. Ganal became an official mage half a year earlier than him. It is really hard to predict how many 1st-level spells he has mastered.

He looked at Ganal speechlessly, unable to speak, and Ganal seemed to realize that his performance was too exaggerated. He subconsciously glanced at Niya's direction, and seeing that the instructor still didn't move, he immediately relaxed. Take a breath.

"Xia Duo, you can use this scroll first. I will study it by myself first. When you are well, we will watch [Magic Missile] together."

"..." Xia Duo rolled his eyes, "No, I have already learned this spell before, and now I just want to see the difference between the records in the study scroll and the ones in the book."

Now it was Ganal's turn to be embarrassed. He knew that Xia Duo had not been an official mage for a long time, but he did not expect that Xia Duo had already learned this spell.

Ganal laughed twice, and unfolded the [Magic Missile] learning scroll.

(End of this chapter)