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Chapter 83
Chapter 83: Crafting Scrolls, an Opportunity to Scheme for a Magic Item!
Author: Amnesty L
Bang!
A heavy thud exploded against the Flame Archangel's chest armor.
The Flame Archangel stumbled backward uncontrollably. After retreating about three meters, its wings flapped forcefully behind it, steadying its form once more.
Tang Zheng looked at the Flame Archangel's chest. Other than a slight dent in its armor, the Flame Archangel clearly hadn't sustained any damage.
"As expected of a tank. Compared to its other aspects, its defensive advantage is quite striking."
Tang Zheng praised with a smile.
Angels, Demons, and the Undead—these three types of summons have a slight advantage over other summoned monsters of the same tier.
Angels possess excellent physical resistance.
Demons, on the other hand, are stronger in magic resistance.
And the Undead? Sheer numbers?
Furthermore, the higher their level, the more special abilities these three types of summons possess.
"Next, let me see what's inside your armor." Tang Zheng swung his iron sword, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
With a shift of his feet, Tang Zheng’s figure rushed in front of the Flame Archangel.
Swish!
The Flame Archangel quickly raised the flame sword in its hand and slashed.
But Tang Zheng was faster.
"Fast Slash!"
A cold glint flashed in the air. Immediately after, a series of sharp, jarring bangs rang out from the bright silver armor on the Flame Archangel's chest.
Dazzling sparks flew across the armor's surface!
Crack!
The seemingly sturdy armor was forcefully cut open by the iron sword, and the Flame Archangel crashed toward the ground.
Fortunately!
Tang Zheng reacted quickly, grabbing the Flame Archangel's wing and yanking it upward, pulling the creature, which was about to hit the ground, back into mid-air.
'Silence' only eliminates sound.
With the force from earlier, if the Flame Archangel had crashed into the ground, it probably would have left a crater.
"Phew..."
Tang Zheng let out a breath. "I was almost discovered."
"So there's nothing inside after all."
Tang Zheng looked at the Flame Archangel's chest, which he had cut open.
He saw that apart from emitting a faint white radiance, there was nothing inside.
Boom—
The Flame Archangel's body vibrated, and its entire form began to dissipate into motes of light.
"Its strength was decent."
"It seems summoned monsters don't grant experience points."
Tang Zheng glanced at the experience bar on his status panel, feeling a bit regretful.
"Compared to warriors of the same level, this Flame Archangel's attack methods are rather simple, and it doesn't have an advantage in speed."
"But its excellent physical resistance and ability to fly are enough to hold back people of the same level for some time."
"If their numbers increase..."
Tang Zheng turned and looked at the white paper on the table, a smile appearing on his face.
"Even a powerful warrior captain would inevitably be worn down and killed."
In the anime, the Slane Theocracy dispatched the Sunlight Scripture, one of the Six Scriptures, to assassinate Warrior Captain Gazef. If not for the Bone King's sudden intervention, Captain Nigun of the Sunlight Scripture wouldn't have even needed to act; the flame archangels summoned by his subordinates alone would have been enough to wear down the Warrior Captain to his death.
And the price the Sunlight Scripture paid was merely the consumption of some magic power.
Tang Zheng returned to the wooden table and picked up the Second Tier paper on the tabletop. "I forgot to ask back then if parchment was absolutely necessary for crafting second-tier magic scrolls."
"Let's try it."
"Scroll Crafting!"
Tang Zheng placed his hands above the paper on the table and silently recited the command.
Rustle, rustle!
The paper on the table moved without any wind, dozens of sheets rapidly converging toward the center.
In just a single breath, a pure white magic scroll appeared in Tang Zheng's hand.
"Huh? It succeeded."
Tang Zheng looked at the magic scroll that had been created so easily and was visibly stunned for a moment.
Perhaps it was because before, whether it was making alchemical potions or healing potions, there had always been issues, big or small.
To have it created so easily now left him feeling a bit disconcerted.
"It's pure white, different from the color of the magic scrolls the Mage Guild makes by mixing in parchment."
Tang Zheng held the pure white magic scroll in one hand, observing it, while looking at the remaining Second Tier paper on the table. "The quantity is also off."
Originally, there were 1,400 sheets; now only 1,380 remained.
This meant crafting this magic scroll consumed 20 sheets of Second Tier paper.
If he remembered correctly, the magic scrolls made by the Magician's Guild required one sheet of parchment and ten sheets of Second Tier paper.
"So the Mage Guild's purpose in mixing in parchment when crafting second-tier scrolls isn't just to maintain magic power stability, but also to reduce the cost of paper?"
Tang Zheng raised an eyebrow.
Indeed, compared to paper infused with magic power, the price of parchment was much lower.
"Next, it's time to infuse the magic."
Tang Zheng's gaze grew serious. He reached out, unrolled the white magic scroll, and gently tapped his finger on its center.
According to Master Bero Rui's method, at this point, one needed to infuse the desired magic into the scroll, which required exceptional control over one's magic power.
Of course, one also needed a profound understanding of the 'magic' being infused.
The spellcasters of this world all gradually master magic through their own understanding, learning, and research.
He, on the other hand, only needed to spend skill points.
This cheat-like method inevitably meant he had little true understanding of the magic he'd mastered.
Tang Zheng was well aware of this, but he had noticed that Master Bero Rui's process of infusing magic into a scroll was very similar to his Magic Swordsman class's passive ability, 'Mana Infusion.'
Back in the Great Forest of Tob, when he was concocting alchemical solutions, he had relied on this ability to create acceptable alchemical potions.
He hadn't expected it would also be useful for scroll crafting.
"Whether it succeeds or fails depends on this passive effect." Tang Zheng pressed down hard on the scroll with his finger. "Mana Infusion!"
Bang—
The white scroll trembled violently, its entire surface rapidly glowing with a blue luster as the flow of magic power created an invisible suction force.
This violent tremor startled Tang Zheng.
Back at the Mage Guild, he had seen a magic scroll explode, and the memory was still fresh.
Seeing that the magic scroll in his hand only vibrated once before calming down, showing no signs of an impending explosion, he let out a small sigh of relief.
Tang Zheng cleared his mind of distractions and began infusing the second-tier magic, 'Angel Summoning,' into the scroll.
One second.
Two seconds.
Five seconds.
...
Ten seconds.
If Master Bero Rui's scroll crafting was a process filled with meticulous detail and natural fluidity, then Tang Zheng's felt utterly crude and violent by comparison.
Swish!
The scroll trembled again, the blue luster on its surface rapidly receding. The entire magic scroll automatically rolled up and appeared on the tabletop.
"It worked?"
Tang Zheng blinked, looking at the magic scroll emitting a faint white luster, and immediately cast a spell.
"Item Appraisal!"
...
Item: Magic Item, Crafted Item, Magic Scroll
Level: Second Tier
Description: Contains the magic 'Angel Summoning.'
...
"It really succeeded!"
Tang Zheng exclaimed in surprise and couldn't help but reach out and vigorously rub the head of the lesser soulhound beside him.
Immediately after, Tang Zheng's eyes flickered slightly. "I thought I wouldn't have a chance, but now... perhaps I can make a play for that special magic item."
Others might not know, but Tang Zheng knew that in E-Rantel, there existed a magic item whose level reached [High Class Lv. 40], just shy of reaching the [Top Class].
This was the highest-class magic item he could possibly acquire in the early stages!
Originally, Tang Zheng had planned to acquire the 'Cursed Knight' class and then, after returning from the Baharuth Empire, find a way to obtain this magic item.
Now that he had mastered the art of scroll crafting, his chances of success had increased dramatically.
However, the risk was still extremely high!
(end of chapter)
Author: Amnesty L
Bang!
A heavy thud exploded against the Flame Archangel's chest armor.
The Flame Archangel stumbled backward uncontrollably. After retreating about three meters, its wings flapped forcefully behind it, steadying its form once more.
Tang Zheng looked at the Flame Archangel's chest. Other than a slight dent in its armor, the Flame Archangel clearly hadn't sustained any damage.
"As expected of a tank. Compared to its other aspects, its defensive advantage is quite striking."
Tang Zheng praised with a smile.
Angels, Demons, and the Undead—these three types of summons have a slight advantage over other summoned monsters of the same tier.
Angels possess excellent physical resistance.
Demons, on the other hand, are stronger in magic resistance.
And the Undead? Sheer numbers?
Furthermore, the higher their level, the more special abilities these three types of summons possess.
"Next, let me see what's inside your armor." Tang Zheng swung his iron sword, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.
With a shift of his feet, Tang Zheng’s figure rushed in front of the Flame Archangel.
Swish!
The Flame Archangel quickly raised the flame sword in its hand and slashed.
But Tang Zheng was faster.
"Fast Slash!"
A cold glint flashed in the air. Immediately after, a series of sharp, jarring bangs rang out from the bright silver armor on the Flame Archangel's chest.
Dazzling sparks flew across the armor's surface!
Crack!
The seemingly sturdy armor was forcefully cut open by the iron sword, and the Flame Archangel crashed toward the ground.
Fortunately!
Tang Zheng reacted quickly, grabbing the Flame Archangel's wing and yanking it upward, pulling the creature, which was about to hit the ground, back into mid-air.
'Silence' only eliminates sound.
With the force from earlier, if the Flame Archangel had crashed into the ground, it probably would have left a crater.
"Phew..."
Tang Zheng let out a breath. "I was almost discovered."
"So there's nothing inside after all."
Tang Zheng looked at the Flame Archangel's chest, which he had cut open.
He saw that apart from emitting a faint white radiance, there was nothing inside.
Boom—
The Flame Archangel's body vibrated, and its entire form began to dissipate into motes of light.
"Its strength was decent."
"It seems summoned monsters don't grant experience points."
Tang Zheng glanced at the experience bar on his status panel, feeling a bit regretful.
"Compared to warriors of the same level, this Flame Archangel's attack methods are rather simple, and it doesn't have an advantage in speed."
"But its excellent physical resistance and ability to fly are enough to hold back people of the same level for some time."
"If their numbers increase..."
Tang Zheng turned and looked at the white paper on the table, a smile appearing on his face.
"Even a powerful warrior captain would inevitably be worn down and killed."
In the anime, the Slane Theocracy dispatched the Sunlight Scripture, one of the Six Scriptures, to assassinate Warrior Captain Gazef. If not for the Bone King's sudden intervention, Captain Nigun of the Sunlight Scripture wouldn't have even needed to act; the flame archangels summoned by his subordinates alone would have been enough to wear down the Warrior Captain to his death.
And the price the Sunlight Scripture paid was merely the consumption of some magic power.
Tang Zheng returned to the wooden table and picked up the Second Tier paper on the tabletop. "I forgot to ask back then if parchment was absolutely necessary for crafting second-tier magic scrolls."
"Let's try it."
"Scroll Crafting!"
Tang Zheng placed his hands above the paper on the table and silently recited the command.
Rustle, rustle!
The paper on the table moved without any wind, dozens of sheets rapidly converging toward the center.
In just a single breath, a pure white magic scroll appeared in Tang Zheng's hand.
"Huh? It succeeded."
Tang Zheng looked at the magic scroll that had been created so easily and was visibly stunned for a moment.
Perhaps it was because before, whether it was making alchemical potions or healing potions, there had always been issues, big or small.
To have it created so easily now left him feeling a bit disconcerted.
"It's pure white, different from the color of the magic scrolls the Mage Guild makes by mixing in parchment."
Tang Zheng held the pure white magic scroll in one hand, observing it, while looking at the remaining Second Tier paper on the table. "The quantity is also off."
Originally, there were 1,400 sheets; now only 1,380 remained.
This meant crafting this magic scroll consumed 20 sheets of Second Tier paper.
If he remembered correctly, the magic scrolls made by the Magician's Guild required one sheet of parchment and ten sheets of Second Tier paper.
"So the Mage Guild's purpose in mixing in parchment when crafting second-tier scrolls isn't just to maintain magic power stability, but also to reduce the cost of paper?"
Tang Zheng raised an eyebrow.
Indeed, compared to paper infused with magic power, the price of parchment was much lower.
"Next, it's time to infuse the magic."
Tang Zheng's gaze grew serious. He reached out, unrolled the white magic scroll, and gently tapped his finger on its center.
According to Master Bero Rui's method, at this point, one needed to infuse the desired magic into the scroll, which required exceptional control over one's magic power.
Of course, one also needed a profound understanding of the 'magic' being infused.
The spellcasters of this world all gradually master magic through their own understanding, learning, and research.
He, on the other hand, only needed to spend skill points.
This cheat-like method inevitably meant he had little true understanding of the magic he'd mastered.
Tang Zheng was well aware of this, but he had noticed that Master Bero Rui's process of infusing magic into a scroll was very similar to his Magic Swordsman class's passive ability, 'Mana Infusion.'
Back in the Great Forest of Tob, when he was concocting alchemical solutions, he had relied on this ability to create acceptable alchemical potions.
He hadn't expected it would also be useful for scroll crafting.
"Whether it succeeds or fails depends on this passive effect." Tang Zheng pressed down hard on the scroll with his finger. "Mana Infusion!"
Bang—
The white scroll trembled violently, its entire surface rapidly glowing with a blue luster as the flow of magic power created an invisible suction force.
This violent tremor startled Tang Zheng.
Back at the Mage Guild, he had seen a magic scroll explode, and the memory was still fresh.
Seeing that the magic scroll in his hand only vibrated once before calming down, showing no signs of an impending explosion, he let out a small sigh of relief.
Tang Zheng cleared his mind of distractions and began infusing the second-tier magic, 'Angel Summoning,' into the scroll.
One second.
Two seconds.
Five seconds.
...
Ten seconds.
If Master Bero Rui's scroll crafting was a process filled with meticulous detail and natural fluidity, then Tang Zheng's felt utterly crude and violent by comparison.
Swish!
The scroll trembled again, the blue luster on its surface rapidly receding. The entire magic scroll automatically rolled up and appeared on the tabletop.
"It worked?"
Tang Zheng blinked, looking at the magic scroll emitting a faint white luster, and immediately cast a spell.
"Item Appraisal!"
...
Item: Magic Item, Crafted Item, Magic Scroll
Level: Second Tier
Description: Contains the magic 'Angel Summoning.'
...
"It really succeeded!"
Tang Zheng exclaimed in surprise and couldn't help but reach out and vigorously rub the head of the lesser soulhound beside him.
Immediately after, Tang Zheng's eyes flickered slightly. "I thought I wouldn't have a chance, but now... perhaps I can make a play for that special magic item."
Others might not know, but Tang Zheng knew that in E-Rantel, there existed a magic item whose level reached [High Class Lv. 40], just shy of reaching the [Top Class].
This was the highest-class magic item he could possibly acquire in the early stages!
Originally, Tang Zheng had planned to acquire the 'Cursed Knight' class and then, after returning from the Baharuth Empire, find a way to obtain this magic item.
Now that he had mastered the art of scroll crafting, his chances of success had increased dramatically.
However, the risk was still extremely high!
(end of chapter)
