A Necromancer Who Just Wants to Plant Trees

Chapter 4: The Art of the Turtle Shell Mage

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 a very normal thing.

He is a necromancer and has no talent for divination.

Although these years out of love for divination, I always find time to tinker with it.

But the results are obviously not as expected.

He calmed down slightly.

Matthew ends up in the westernmost room in the basement.

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

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

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Now Matthew is already a level 8 necromancer.

But the spells in 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 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 before 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 is going to learn next.

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

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Last Dance (level 8 spell, can detonate non-contract 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, an advancement of the 2nd-level spell "Garcia's Armor Ⅰ", physical defense);

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Thunderbolt Sword (Level 7 spell, enchant the longsword to get lightning effects);

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Enhanced Summoning (Level 8 spell, enhances the effect of Undead Summoning)

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Learning spells is not easy for most people.

Most mages spend almost half of their time studying and mastering 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 the case of going all out.

May Matthew be different.

The speed at which he learns spells is inversely proportional to his talent in 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 the school is going to ask for a leave of absence..."

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

Near midnight.

He is a little sleepy.

"Peggy, have a cup of coffee!"

No response.

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

The bitter and mellow taste immediately thrilled him.

"Spirited..."

Matthew pursed his lips.

casually opened a heavy book.

On the title page.

The string of naughty magic words jumped out.

danced lightly 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 self-deprecating level is as exquisite as his skills, I recommend every mage to learn one hand of Garcia series of spells—Ronan”

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"Archmage Ronan... wish him all the best in his astral journey."

Matthew smiled.

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

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

Planting trees also requires money, land and other resources.

Matthew wandered in 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 was mediocre 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 measure. This may help me break through 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 of purchasing seeds and green liquor.

Ronan intends to fund half of it.

Matthew was flattered.

But still declined Ronan's kindness.

He intends to purchase seeds on his own.

Ronan didn't care either.

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

Hereafter.

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

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

Later Matthew found out.

Half of the houses in the Mage District belong to Ronan.

The remaining half belongs to his wife.

Ronan's hometown is Rolling Stone Town.

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 knows why the other party helped him.

It is impossible to hug the thigh blindly.

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

One thought of this.

Matthew gathered his attention.

Began to concentrate on studying spells.

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The next day during the 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 the ghost's wish was fulfilled.

certainly.

Come all come.

Matthew did not forget to plant three oak trees.

30 points of XP credited.

Matthew is content.

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afternoon.

Brad's movements are fast.

He told Matthew.

The underground cave has been investigated.

No other clues were found.

The cave is connected with seven or eight deep and secluded passages, 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.

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

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

Because that 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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One night after a week.

In the basement.

"Vs 'Boo..."

Short spells sounded.

Matthew's body was suddenly covered with a layer of translucent armor that looked very thick!

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「Your spell 'Garcia's Armor II' was successfully cast!

Your Armor +8

Duration: 180 seconds」

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Success!

Feel the soft Q-elasticity and ubiquitous wrapping feeling.

Matthew was very intoxicated.

It feels like being wrapped in a giant jelly.

not heavy.

But very defensive.

"According to "Tortoise 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 that of ordinary heavy armor!"

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

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

Suddenly.

A vision appeared in front of his eyes.

at that moment.

He seemed to see a corner of the oak forest!

Vision is fleeting.

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

Suddenly there is more knowledge in his mind!

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「Your ability 'Gift of Nature' is taking effect...

伱 Gained new abilities 'Valuation' and 'Accounting'

Valuation: You can accurately estimate the value and price of most of the goods circulating in Strom City

Accountant: You have mastered a certain amount of financial knowledge, enough to be qualified for basic accounting positions”

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Valuation?

Accounting?

Matthew looked confused.

"Is this also a gift from nature?"

He muttered to himself.

At this time.

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 is absurd and even scary.

But Matthew thinks it is very likely to be the truth!

"Just bury the body, or do you 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 subject to practice.

he noticed.

in the symbol on the taskbar.

The green energy bar on the right has risen a lot, and it is about to go to two-thirds of the position.

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

"Don't worry, take your time and 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 in a hurry 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 time, thus delaying the rescue."

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

Blade concludes:

"I'm here to remind you to pay attention to safety. There may be more abnormalities 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.

is also his student.

Same as Bianna.

The girls at Severe School love Matthew.

Matthew remembers 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.

Unexpectedly, 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 crazy!

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

How crazy is it?

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.