Lakyus's Pressure, Tenth Tier? Night Meeting
Tang Zheng had always felt that skills like "Magic Optimization" in YGGDRASIL were somewhat similar to "Metamagic Feats" in other games.
They were the kind of means that you could do without, but couldn't lack.
Of the remaining two magics, one was a large-scale control skill, which Tang Zheng currently lacked the most in terms of crowd control magic.
The other, "Gravity Reversal," although only Fourth Tier, felt like a relatively practical skill, so Tang Zheng mastered it as well.
As for the "Earth Attribute Crystal Specialization" type of magic used by Kingdom Destroyer, Tang Zheng did not learn it, as he did not lack offensive magical means.
Moreover.
He didn't have an elemental mage-type class with "Crystal Specialization," so even if he learned it with Skill Points, it would only be a normal magical means in his hands, without any enhancement.
"Kingdom Destroyer still held back; being able to obtain these four magics in that kind of battle is not bad."
Tang Zheng walked to the window, gazing at the Royal City gradually enveloped by dusk in the distance, his eyes flashing with a profound light, then he gently shook his head.
Kingdom Destroyer's truly powerful means were techniques like "Negative Energy Outburst"; as an Undead, the opponent would not lack dark attribute attack magic.
This type of magic had a great restraining effect on angels, but Kingdom Destroyer had not used it, probably to hide their identity.
Also, means such as "Accelerated Mana Recovery" had not been revealed by Kingdom Destroyer.
At the same time!
Blue Rose's base.
While Tang Zheng felt regretful about the limited gains, Lakyus and the others were also discussing Tang Zheng.
More precisely, they were discussing this sudden, astonishing battle.
Gaguran's sturdy body leaned against the sofa, her arms resting on either side, clenching her fists to make the thick muscle lines contract powerfully: "It really gets me fired up; such a strong and exciting battle, I wish I could have jumped in."
"You muscle woman, you'd just be the first to be blown away," Iville Ai said indifferently, sitting on a single brown sofa not far away.
"What muscle woman? I'm a delicate female Warrior."
Gaguran curled her lips, retorting loudly.
Unfortunately, her sturdy body muscles and the powerful veins on her neck all proved that Gaguran had nothing to do with the word "delicate."
"However, your intuition is indeed sharp; you actually saw so early that we few were not a match," Gaguran said, but there was no fear in her eyes, but rather a kind of eager anticipation: "It's the first time I've seen a Fifth Tier Angel; it's completely the power of the Hero Domain, but if it were just two Fourth Tier Angels, I could probably hold out for a while."
Gaguran retracted her left arm, spread her fingers, and rubbed her chin vigorously, while recalling the battle in the Royal Capital, and said softly: "The Demon Creature Angel's methods are relatively monotonous; it's not a problem to resist with Martial Arts, but I'd still lose, because I can't get close at all, and would only be worn down to death."
"Hmph."
Tia let out a flat hum: "Frontal combat has never been the Assassin's strength."
"It probably still wouldn't work; that Demon Creature beside the opponent should be a means to prevent assassination and sneak attacks."
Tina shook her head, thinking seriously: "Demon Creatures' sense of smell, hearing, and perception are far stronger than humans; that Evil Spirit Dog's size is not that of an ordinary Evil Spirit Dog, and it would only be stronger in this regard."
"I'm sorry, Tia, Tina, I didn't bring back the assassination equipment," Iville Ai suddenly said, her tone somewhat embarrassed.
"It doesn't matter."
"It doesn't matter anymore. With the opponent's strength, it's not shameful for the assassination equipment to fall into their hands."
Tia and Tina, on the contrary, didn't care and were very open-minded.
"With the opponent's strength."
Iville Ai said, looking at the silent Lakyus, "Among us, besides me, only the captain can fight them independently."
"Ah."
Lakyus raised her head, a hint of a wry smile appearing in her emerald green eyes, "Saying that makes me feel embarrassed. Actually, I probably wouldn't be Your Excellency Tang's opponent."
Iville Ai shook her head.
"No."
"Black Hair hasn't stepped into the Hero Domain yet... well, saying it like that is a bit inaccurate."
"Solely in terms of faith-based caster abilities, Black Hair indeed hasn't stepped into that realm."
Iville Ai pondered for a moment and spoke seriously.
Fourth Tier corresponds to levels "22-28." People in this different world can't accurately judge levels like Players, but they can roughly estimate.
Iville Ai couldn't determine Tang Zheng's level in Alchemy, so she wasn't sure if he had really stepped into the Hero Domain.
As soon as these words came out.
Lakyus and the others clearly showed expressions of doubt and surprise.
"I know what you're thinking. Black Hair can summon Fifth Tier Angels, using special Magic Enhancement abilities like 'Magic Rise'."
Iville Ai, facing the gazes of the others, said in a calm and unhurried tone,
"This is a kind of enhancement method that can forcibly raise one's casting level by one tier, a technique similar to 'Magic Optimization'."
"It's a rather rare ability, which is why I'm certain that Black Hair's faith-based level hasn't reached the Hero Domain."
Gaguran and the others revealed expressions of realization and surprise.
"As a woman who serves the gods, how can I easily admit defeat."
Lakyus muttered in an extremely weak voice, a flash of fire in her emerald green eyes, suddenly raising her arm to cheer herself up, "I won't easily admit defeat. In a year, I will step into the Hero Domain!"
As a true genius, Lakyus had never felt pressure like she did today, especially since Tang Zheng looked about the same age as her.
All along.
Although she had never been complacent about her talent, she still had the pride of a genius and a strong person, or perhaps a bit of laziness that even she herself wasn't aware of deep down.
Senior Rigrit arranging Iville Ai into the "Blue Rose" she formed was probably to remind her not to be lazy.
But! Lakyus had never felt such real pressure as she did today.
I will not admit defeat—Your Excellency Tang!
Faced with Lakyus's sudden excitement, Gaguran and the others looked at each other. Although they didn't know why Lakyus had suddenly become so passionate, they were happy for their captain.
They believed that with Lakyus's talent, she could indeed do it.
A hint of a smile appeared on Iville Ai's youthful face behind the mask.
"Wait a moment!"
Tia stared at Iville Ai: "According to what you said, if that guy raises his faith-based spellcasting ability to the Hero Domain, can he forcibly summon a Sixth Tier angel?"
"What I mean is, do Sixth Tier angels really exist?"
"Of course, Magic has ten tiers."
Iville Ai nodded very naturally: "But rest assured, 'Magic Rise' consumes a huge amount of Mana. The higher the tier of Magic used, the greater the amount of Mana consumed. It's something that has to be kept as a trump card..."
Kingdom Destroyer hadn't finished speaking.
"Wait!"
"Hold on!"
"Wait a minute!"
Voices rang out simultaneously.
Iville Ai looked at everyone staring intently at her in confusion: "What's the matter?"
"Did you just say Tenth Tier?" Tina had already stood up from the sofa.
In normal understanding, being able to use Fourth Tier Magic is already a remarkable achievement, and Fifth Tier Magic is a Domain that even geniuses need to work hard to reach.
"That's right, I've only heard of it. It's probably the power that the legendary Six Great Gods or Eight Greed Kings, these deities, can use."
Iville Ai opened her mouth: "Haven't I mentioned it before?"
Everyone shook their heads.
...
Night falls on the Royal Capital.
In the palace corridor.
Princess Renner lowered her head and returned towards the castle, with maids on both sides bowing in greeting along the way.
Rarely.
Princess Renner did not respond with her usual amiable gentleness, but all the maids knew that Her Highness the Princess must be in a bad mood right now.
What happened during the day had already spread throughout the Royal Palace.
Although this matter was caused by the two Adventurer teams, Blue Rose and Free Will, Princess Renner, as the inviter, must have been reprimanded by His Majesty the King.
Renners and Climb followed closely behind Princess Renner.
Climb occasionally looked at the figure in front of him, his eyes filled with worry. The astonishing and terrifying battle he had witnessed today completely shattered his understanding of power.
He wanted to protect Her Highness the Princess with all his might, but he also understood that such a level was beyond his reach no matter how hard he tried.
That's why!
He must work harder and train harder.
Climb inwardly steeled his resolve.
The three of them arrived before the luxurious doors.
"You two can head back first." Princess Renner halted, turning to Renners and the other behind her, speaking gently.
"Yes, Your Highness."
Climb immediately bowed respectfully, "Please rest well."
Seeing Climb turn to leave, while Renners remained standing in place, Princess Renner asked curiously, "Renners, is there something you need? Come in and tell me."
Renners nodded, taking the lead in raising her arm and pushing open the doors.
Princess Renner lifted her foot to step into the Great Hall, but her shoulders twitched for a moment, and an odd look flashed in her sapphire eyes, though it returned to normal in an instant.
Behold!
On the sofa in the Great Hall sat a figure who had already left, someone who absolutely should not be here at this time.
Tang Zheng sat on the luxurious sofa, flipping through a thick book resembling a notebook, his eyes occasionally flashing with streams of Mana.
Decipher Magic
The arrival of Princess Renner did not cause Tang Zheng to look up in the slightest, a complete departure from his previously courteous behavior.
It was as if the true owner of this place was not Princess Renner, but him.
Facing a situation that would warrant calling the guards.
A situation that could even be described as an assassination attempt.
Princess Renner not only showed no panic, but a faint smile appeared on her lips as she swayed her skirt and walked to the center of the Great Hall, unconcernedly sitting opposite Tang Zheng.
Seeing that Tang Zheng was still looking at the notebook.
Princess Renner did not disturb him, but instead picked up the Magic Item thermos on the tea table, unscrewed it, poured out the still steaming Black Tea, and pushed it in front of Tang Zheng.
Then, she slowly poured herself a cup.
This Magic Item could keep the temperature and quality of the beverage inside unchanged for a period of time, and was one of Princess Renner's favorite Magic Items.
Especially when entertaining distinguished guests, but she usually didn't use it much.
Renners also stepped forward from behind, but this time did not stand behind Princess Renner, but instead stood behind Tang Zheng.
To an outsider, if this were not the Royal Palace, they would probably think that Tang Zheng was the true owner of this place.
The information recorded in the notebook was not much.
Tang Zheng didn't spend much effort before he finished reading it all. It recorded information about Adventurers, mainly Orichalcum Rank Adventurers, not only from the Kingdom, but also intelligence from Adventurers of other countries.
The most detailed record was about Blue Rose, and his Free Will was also recorded, but there wasn't much information.
"Don't mind, do you?" Tang Zheng closed the notebook and placed it on the table.
Princess Renner extended her jade-like finger, brushed the golden hair in front of her forehead behind her ear, and softly said, "This is what Climb recorded."
"He usually likes to collect various Heroic Tales, Adventurers' adventure tales, these kinds of unknown Hero stories."
This was Climb's little hobby that he thought no one knew about; the notebook in front of him was just a copy of Climb's records.
Of course, Princess Renner didn't mention this, but Your Excellency Tang knew about it, and some of the records inside also piqued Your Excellency Tang's interest.
Princess Renner's beautiful eyes did not conceal her observation of Your Excellency Tang, and she couldn't see the other party's weakened state from excessive Mana consumption after just finishing the battle.
This couldn't escape her eyes.
"Renners will fully assist you later. In terms of money, I can also give you some support. Some orphanages have already been injected with some funds."
Your Excellency Tang didn't waste any words, picked up the steaming Black Tea, took a sip, and said lightly,
He doesn't lack money at the moment. The treasure in the Ancient Fire Dragon's cave alone, if all converted into Gold Coins, would reach an astonishing level, enough to support a war.
"I'm not interested in the throne."
"I know."
"Good." Princess Lana smiled brightly.
Tap.
Your Excellency Tang put the teacup on the table, stared at Princess Renner, and suddenly asked, "How much do you know about the Holy Kingdom?"
This meeting with Princess Renner was the result of Your Excellency Tang's careful consideration.
He does have some reservations about Princess Renner, but before the Great Tomb of Nazarick descends.
He is still confident that he can control Lana. In about three years, he also needs to use Lana's wisdom to achieve certain goals faster.
Otherwise, Princess Renner would be of no value to him.
As the Black Tea in Your Excellency Tang's teacup bottomed out, the implicit conversation between the two sides also came to an end completely.
"I wish you a good dream tonight, Your Highness Princess,"
Buzz! Under Princess Renner's gaze, Your Excellency Tang's figure disappeared into thin air. If it weren't for the empty teacup in front of her, it would be as if he had never existed.
"I should take my leave as well, Your Highness Princess." Renners bowed slightly to Princess Renner and turned to leave as well.
Click!
The door closed again.
"The mysterious Your Excellency Tang."
The corners of Princess Renner's mouth rose on both sides, her eyes fixed on the sofa opposite, and she picked up the Magic Item thermos, filling the empty teacup that Your Excellency Tang had used.
Then.
Princess Renner brought it over, her delicate lips touched the rim of the cup and took a sip, stretching her white swan neck, and her rosy tongue stretched out to lick the corner of her mouth: "It's really delicious."
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