Chapter 353: Secret of the Array, the Reappearance of the Silver Ring

According to Hathaway, she had accumulated knowledge about rune magic very early on, but it had always been neglected.

It was not until she was “taught a lesson” by Ronan that she seemed to have come to her senses. The knowledge buried in her memory gradually “awoke”, and she realized that she actually had a very good talent in rune magic.

Array studies is a further and more advanced application of runes, like assembling a complete machine with different parts. In addition to a large amount of knowledge accumulation in runes and array studies, it also requires a high level of talent.

Ronan talked to Hathaway about the topic of magic circles for a long time before he realized that the rune magic circle was more complicated than he had expected.

Once a fifth-level wizard comprehends the true body of the spirit, he will be qualified to construct his own inheritance magic circle.

The inheritance array is to a level 5 wizard what the soul seal is to a level 2 or 3 fog wizard, and it can greatly enhance one’s combat power.

But among the fifth-level wizards Ronan met, except for Fumingge who used the Elemental Ring (the long-range projection array is also considered a kind of inheritance array), he had almost never seen a second fifth-level inheritance array used.

Before this, Ronan had always been puzzled about this.

After communicating with Hathaway, I realized that my understanding of the inheritance array had been misplaced.

His understanding of the inheritance array basically came from Alazan. In the concept instilled in him by Alazan, the inheritance array was almost a standard feature of a fifth-level wizard, but he overlooked one point: the era when Alazan was active was too long ago.

The Pool of Elements and the Inheritance Array, which were once part of the standard equipment for a fifth-level wizard, have now become exclusive to a very small number of wizards due to the scarcity of inheritance and resources.

Not to mention fifth-level wizards, even many sixth-level wizards may not be able to possess a heritage magic circle.

In addition to the huge amount of resources required to construct the elemental pool and the inheritance magic circle, a magic circle inheritance that is compatible with the magic school that one is practicing has also become extremely rare.

Especially the latter point, the changes in the wizarding world after the ancient times have led to the extinction of many powerful spell schools, and materials like “Sober Snake”, which were not very precious in ancient times but required specific channels to produce, became extinct with the ban on the World Stone.
The inheritance array has gradually become an unattainable existence for ordinary dawn wizards. The level five combat power standard is constantly lowering. Being on par with the ancients is not just a slogan. The wizarding world today has also slowly developed some “simplified versions” that have similar effects to the inheritance array but are relatively easier to achieve.

This is what Ronan had seen before. Hathaway used the method of summoning a group of water elements to construct an alternative magic circle to increase her strength. This can also be regarded as a “different approach” of wisdom by wizards of later generations.

Ronan, who knew the inside story, had flickering eyes and fell into deep thought.

With Alazan here, he shouldn’t have to worry about inheriting the complete fifth-level magic circle. He can always find one or two inherited magic circles that are compatible with his own spell system.

His main concern was the issue of the various material resources needed to construct the inheritance magic array.

When he was just promoted to level 4, Alazan brought up this matter intentionally or unintentionally. Now it seems that it was not aimless. He should really plan ahead and start preparing early.

“When Alazan wakes up from his deep sleep, I should find an opportunity to have a formal talk with him about this matter.”

Ronan was half lying on the chair, thinking quietly. Hathaway was very sensible and did not make any noise to disturb him. When Ronan was silent, her attention was all focused on Ronan’s legs, rubbing and beating them tirelessly, and gradually she had found some massage techniques.

“Oh, right.”

Ronan suddenly remembered something, and looking at Hathaway, who was looking up expectantly at him, he said, “Do you know anything about this competition?”

“Misha may know.”

Hathaway thought about it seriously and replied: “After all, he had been preparing for this a long time ago.”

Ronan didn’t say anything. Hathaway naturally realized that this was not the answer Ronan wanted. She tilted her head and thought for a while, then continued, “I read in an ancient book that the underground waterway network of the Keldiim Wizard Empire was built according to the laws of the movement of stars and the tidal flow of continental energy.
It is obviously not realistic to rely on these two points to infer the layout of the waterway, but if we can find the drawings or maps left by the water conservancy officials and astrologers who presided over the construction of the waterway, we should be able to find the exit of the waterway.”

“Finding the exit is not the purpose of this race. The main purpose is to find the Quevada Oasis in the center of the Lost Land.”

Ronan spoke slowly.

He had thought about the two points mentioned by Hathaway a long time ago. Theoretically, the ruins of the aqueduct should contain the design drawings and waterway network maps from when the aqueduct was built, but finding these two things still depends on luck.

Ronan thought about it and decided to search the shrine altar as planned, while looking for clues to the Quevada Oasis.

Now that he has Hathaway under his command, the efficiency of exploring the waterways is much higher than before.

“A rustling–“

As he was thinking, Ronan suddenly felt a slight movement on his feet. He looked up and found Hathaway was “quietly” taking off his boots.

“what are you up to?”

Ronan frowned and asked.

Hathaway stood up nervously, like a child who was caught doing something good.

She stood in front of Ronan, her eyes wandering, and she said hesitantly, “Serve the master. Go to bed.”

“.”

“call–“

Ronan landed silently on a piece of broken rubble covered with black moss. He flicked his right finger and a small black arrow emitting a strong breath of undead shot out immediately, disappearing into the darkness with a unique buzzing sound.

Soon, bursts of rapid gas explosions were heard all around.

After a strong suppression, Ahashiya was obviously much more obedient and returned to Ronan’s control, but Ronan now began to consciously control its “eating”.

“This is it.” Ronan looked around and his eyes fell on a broken goblin statue in front of him, which had wings on its back, a handsome face and a harp in his hand.

A translucent black line that only he could see went straight into the statue.

Ronan raised his hand, and the goblin statue in front of him immediately collapsed piece by piece under the influence of his powerful mental power.

Soon, a secret compartment half a meter high and several meters deep appeared behind the statue.

In the secret compartment of the stone wall, a black stone box with a distinct aesthetic style from the Keldiim Empire period was quietly placed.

Ronan’s eyes flickered slightly, and he waved his hand gently, and a black stone box slowly flew out.

Ronan placed his palm on the stone box. The material unique to the shrine altar felt cold yet soft and smooth.

The lid of the box is also engraved with a girl’s pattern, with her arms crossed and her eyelids drooping, giving people a sense of weakness and compassion.

Every time he opened an unsealed shrine, Ronan felt like he was scratching a lottery ticket.

There was a hint of anticipation in his eyes, he wondered if the prize he scratched out this time would be the one he wanted.

His fingers gently stroked the secret buckle on the lid of the box. There was a “click” sound like a mechanism turning, and a faint rune wave was heard. The girl carved on the lid of the box seemed to come alive, and her hands, which were originally crossed and clasped, began to slowly open outwards.

The black box lid also opened at the same time, and a hint of green light quickly emerged from the gap, accompanied by some strange power.

Ronan reached out his hand to touch it, and the green light seeped into his body like water. Immediately afterwards, the life ball in his body began to tremble slightly, and there seemed to be a subtle sound between his bones and flesh, like a plant growing.
“Click——”

Ronan closed the lid, the expectation in his eyes disappeared, and his expression returned to its original calm.

Not what he was looking for.

But it’s not completely fruitless.

The power of the holy shrine sealed in the box seemed to have some extremely strong healing effect, surpassing any healing potion he had ever taken.

The box itself is also a gain. The method used by the wizards of the Keldiim Empire to seal the power of the shrine seems to be simpler and more effective than the one Ronan has been using.

“It’s just the beginning.”

Ronan comforted himself, “Next one.”

There are many shrines and altars in the ruins of the ancient waterway. Although they are scattered here and there, if you look carefully, you will eventually find what you want.

Ronan called back Ahashiya and contacted Hathaway with the communication crystal.

After the connection was established, Hathaway’s slightly rapid breathing was heard from the other end of the crystal, probably indicating that she was in the middle of a battle.

“At the moment…there is no special gain.”

“Then be careful.”

“Yes Master”

After spending this period of time together, Ronan and Hathaway, the master and servant, got along more and more harmoniously, and both sides began to slowly get into their roles.

After activating the “hidden attribute”, Hathaway, who has made “pleasing” Ronan as her only goal, has unleashed extraordinary potential. She already has the potential to be an “elite” or even a “genius” wizard of the same level. She is completely different from the willful and delicate young lady she used to be.

I don’t know if Mrs. Meier would want to thank me or kill me if she knew Hathaway’s change.
“Tap-tap-tap-“

Ronan strolled along the abandoned waterway, occasionally hearing strange noises from wandering monsters.

After transferring the Elemental Pool into the foggy space, exploration became very free. During this period, he and Hathaway explored separately, and the monsters they killed also increased the energy accumulated in the Elemental Pool.

“Om-“

Ronan found an abandoned spell node and tried to activate it, but unfortunately it was completely damaged and no movement was heard after injecting mental power into it.

Ronan shook his head and was about to move forward.

Just then, there was the sound of something flapping its wings quickly approaching him.

Ronan raised his hand and grabbed a delicate and small black bat. As soon as the bat fell into his hand, it struggled violently.

Ronan’s eyes flickered and he uttered a short syllable.

The black bat stopped struggling and opened its mouth to spit out a ball of silvery stuff.

Ronan picked up the silver thing and his brows immediately furrowed.

This is a silver ring with a very peculiar shape, as if two corners of a piece of silver satin were tied into a beautiful knot in the middle.

Ronan was very familiar with this ring, it was the one that had passed through his hands before – the chain ring of the treasure-stealing goblin, the key to open the private treasure of the Silver Ear Goblin!

but.
Ronan had given this ring to someone else a long time ago!
(End of this chapter)