Chapter 152 The Second Witchcraft (Two chapters in one)

"Yes!"

The middle-aged man nodded and said, "I am a staff member of the Imperial Canonization Assessment Committee stationed in the Munster Province. Sir Ryan, please get on the carriage and talk in detail."

Hmm?

The Canonization Assessment Committee?

No wonder they dare to use a giant dragon as the symbol on the carriage.

After all, the other party is a direct organization of the Senate, the highest authority in the empire.

"Okay." Ryan didn't dare to be arrogant, and nodded quickly, and followed the middle-aged man into the carriage.

Once entered, I saw that the interior space of the carriage was extremely spacious, with two rows in front and back, where people could sit face to face, and in the middle was a long and medium-sized coffee table.

A middle-aged man with a mustache, wearing a black hunting suit with gold trim, was sitting on the left, calmly looking at Ryan who entered the carriage.

"Sir Ryan, this is Special Envoy Javier Stewart." The man in the tuxedo then introduced.

"Hello, Special Envoy." Ryan bowed slightly.

Special Envoy?

Ryan couldn't tell at once how high the position was.

However, it was obvious that the other party was a high-ranking noble.

"Mr. Ryan is really young and promising. Please take a look at this information." Javier looked at Ryan up and down, and couldn't help but smile. As he spoke, he pushed a file bag-like document on the coffee table to Ryan.

"Okay, sir." After Ryan took it, he began to read it carefully.

A few minutes later, Ryan, who had finished reading the document, looked thoughtful.

At this time, seeing that Ryan had finished reading, the special envoy named Javier said, "Due to the need for confidentiality, these documents cannot be handed over to you. If you don't remember them, you can read them again now."

"No need, I think I have remembered them. Thank you, envoy."

"By the way, please keep this certificate emblem for participating in the canonization assessment." Javier pointed to the coffee table again.

Ryan nodded, and he picked up the purple-gold emblem on the coffee table that was slightly larger than the gold coin by two circles. The pattern on the emblem was a knight riding a horse with a sword and shield, looking majestic.

"Well, Lord Ryan, please be sure not to be late. Lateness will disqualify you from this canonization assessment."

"Sorry to bother you today. I wish you a smooth test!" Javier smiled and said.

Ryan understood that it was time for a conversation.

Presumably, the special envoy should have other people to notify about the canonization assessment.

"Thank you, Lord Special Envoy." After Ryan picked up the certificate badge, he stood up and left the carriage.

Then, the carriage started slowly.

In the carriage, the man in the tuxedo asked curiously:

"Lord Special Envoy, why did you come all the way to see this Ryan?"

"The other party is just a commoner. Although it is rare for him to enter the extraordinary at this age, it doesn't seem to be uncommon in the entire Munster Province."

Javier smiled and said, "Haha, the latest news is that this young Lord Ryan independently killed several monks of the Black Flame Cult some time ago and thwarted one of their actions."

"Huh? This is rare!" The man in the tuxedo said with a hint of surprise.

"Doesn't that mean that this young Lord Ryan is likely to have the strength comparable to that of a senior knight?"

"Not only that, it is said that among those Black Flame monks, there is also a Black Flame Apostle, which has also been confirmed by the Monsoon and Ocean Goddess Church in Meister County." Javier continued.

"What?" The man in the tuxedo's eyes suddenly widened. This time he was really shocked.

At Ryan's age, it is rare to be able to kill an apostle-level expert, even if you look at the entire Munster Province.

If this range is further reduced to young people of civilian origin and around fifteen years old, it seems that there is no one!

At least in his impression, that's the case.

"It seems that this Lord Ryan is likely to be a potential 'sword bearer'." The man in the tuxedo exhaled lightly and said.

He finally understood why the special envoy came all the way here!

So that's it.

"Well, but there are still some uncertainties in becoming a member of the 'Sword Bearer'. Let's wait and see."

Soon, the luxurious carriage disappeared at the end of the road.

After watching the other party leave, Ryan began to think about some preparations in his mind. The information in the file bag just now has been deeply imprinted in his mind.

First of all, the time and place of the canonization assessment: half a month later, in the city of Rossby in the province of Munster, that is, the county seat of Rossby County.

Ryan also heard about it for the first time.

But fortunately, according to the map in the information, it is located next to Meister County. According to the distance, it can be reached by horseback in about five days, which is not far.

In addition, the map also shows that this is a large city close to the coastline. There are islands around Rossby City.

From this point of view, it seems that the content of this assessment may be related to the islands, or even directly related to the ocean.

Eliminate the pirates entrenched on some islands?

Or is there border friction with the emerging Eagle Federation?

Ryan shook his head slightly. These are unknown. They will be known after arriving in Rossby City.

In addition, he currently does not know whether he will be assigned a single assessment task or a team assessment task, so Ryan has to prepare carefully.

However, Ryan is still very confident in his own strength.

After all, his current strength has surpassed Hamilton, and Hamilton also won the second-level evaluation similar to "good" when he participated in the canonization assessment and obtained the title of lord.

In other words, as long as nothing unexpected happens, he should be able to get the title of lord at the very least when he participates in the canonization assessment this time.

Instead of returning to the utility room on the second floor, Ryan thought about it and decided to go to the town administration office to find Hamilton first.

After a while, Ryan came to Hamilton's office.

As soon as he entered the door, the smell of herbs hit his nose, and Ryan remembered that Hamilton was seriously injured last night.

Seeing Ryan come in, Hamilton smiled and said, "Ryan, why are you here? I was just about to send someone to find you, but I didn't expect you to come."

"My lord, how is your health?"

"It's not a big problem, but I need to take good care of myself these few days."

Ryan nodded and continued, "That's good, my lord, the people from the canonization assessment committee came to see me."

"Huh? So soon?" Hamilton said with a serious face.

Immediately, Ryan briefly told Hamilton about the people he met and some of the things he talked about.

He mainly wanted to listen to Hamilton's analysis and see what he needed to prepare for. After all, Hamilton had relevant experience.

After listening, Hamilton concentrated on thinking and paused, saying:

"I don't know much about the position of special envoy. After all, any staff member of the Enthronement Assessment Committee, as long as he has a specific task or responsibility, can be regarded as a special envoy at the provincial or county level."

"However, this is not the focus of your attention."

"Ryan, judging from your gathering place, it is likely that the content of this batch of enthronement assessments should be related to the ocean. There are still about ten days left, so you have to prepare well."

"For example, in an aquatic environment, a heavy knight's plate armor can sometimes be a burden, so I suggest you prepare a set of leather armor."

"In addition, you also need to think carefully about some other situations that you may encounter."

Ryan nodded, it was true.

But Ryan immediately had a flash of inspiration in his mind.

Perhaps, he could go to the Bat Market to take a look around, and there might be some potions or strange items suitable for use in an aquatic environment.

"By the way, Ryan, the messenger from the county city just informed me that tomorrow, Bishop Rudolf of the Monsoon and Ocean Goddess Church will lead a team to the Night Song Forest to deal with the Evil Knight."

"Originally, I thought I was injured, so I planned to let you accompany me."

"But since you are about to participate in the canonization assessment, it is better..."

Ryan raised his eyebrows and interrupted Hamilton's second half of the sentence, saying:

"Wait, sir, you are in trouble, so it is more appropriate for me to go. In addition, if I want to further improve my strength, I think I need to experience more actual combat tests!"

He didn't expect that La Grey had just found him, and someone from the church came.

In addition, with the church accompanying him, there is naturally a greater guarantee of safety. After all, they are experts in dealing with mysterious events and have rich experience.

Of course, the most important thing is that Ryan is still considering whether he can improve his own strength by dealing with the Evil Knight.

Because at present, his Knight (Extraordinary) career panel is not far from upgrading.

Hamilton glanced at Ryan.

Do you need to improve your strength?

This is a canonization test, not a life-and-death test!

Hamilton couldn't help but complain.

Of course, he couldn't say that. Hamilton looked at Ryan and asked seriously, "Ryan, are you sure you don't need to spend some time preparing?"

"Sir, the Evil Knight mission shouldn't take too long. I think I'll have plenty of time to prepare after I come back."

"Okay then!" Hamilton nodded and agreed.

After all, for him, his current injury is not light, and it will take a few days to recover. It is definitely the best choice for Ryan to go.

When Ryan returned home and told Lagre the news, the barbarian girl couldn't help but smile.

She had been waiting for this day for too long.

"In addition, if nothing unexpected happens tomorrow, I should go with you." Ryan thought for a while and added.

"Hmm? Isn't it Lord Hamilton?"

"He is injured, so this time I will lead the team in Shining Gold Town." Ryan explained.

"Well, I'll go get ready." Judging from Lagre's expression, she seemed to be more energetic.

At this time, Ryan finally had some free time and began to check the two witchcraft scrolls.

Ryan first took out one of the witchcraft scrolls and carefully opened it to read.

There are two ways to trigger a witchcraft scroll. One is to tear it open directly, which is suitable for everyone, including ordinary people.

The other method requires a little spiritual power. This method is relatively more suitable for wizard apprentices. Through this method, the angle and range of witchcraft release can be slightly controlled.

The first witchcraft scroll has complicated lines, triangles and circular patterns, and exudes a faint chill. There is a small spiritual text (Akkadian) on the side, which explains, "Extreme Cold Wind".

The effect of the witchcraft "Extreme Cold Wind": starting from the caster, summons extremely cold airflow, blowing to the front of dozens of meters, and in a very short time, causing the temperature in the area to drop sharply.

Frost witchcraft?

Ryan fell into thought.

Judging from the description, it seems to be a range witchcraft, and it is not weak in power. I just don't know how drastically the temperature drops.

For example, can the sea water freeze instantly?

After thinking about it, Ryan put it away and slowly opened the second witchcraft scroll.

The same complex pattern, but the energy fluctuations faintly emitted from the scroll this time are completely different from the previous one.

The spiritual text on the side reads 'Summon a Hurricane'.

The effect of the witchcraft 'Summon a Hurricane': Instantly summon a hurricane containing powerful energy to attack the fan-shaped area directly in front of the caster.

For this vague description.

Ryan can only say that he hates it!

Powerful energy?

How powerful is it?

Does this hurricane cause damage to the enemy like a knife? Or just blow the enemy away? Or can it blow a cow into the sky?

Ryan expressed confusion!

Unfortunately, there is only one witchcraft scroll with the same effect, so this means that Ryan cannot test the actual effect of the witchcraft scroll in advance.

In addition, Ryan is also very puzzled about why Adams, who majored in negative energy, has these two scrolls, which are obviously ice and wind scrolls.

Could it be stolen from his mentor Thorin many years ago?

Or is it the spoils of a secret operation?

After a little thought, Ryan shook his head slightly. These have nothing to do with him.

After Ryan put away the two witchcraft scrolls, he took out the book that recorded the witchcraft "High Temperature Force Field" again and read it carefully.

Half an hour later, Ryan folded his hands on his chest and began to pace in the utility room.

Since the first witchcraft "Scorching Touch" that Ryan mastered was also a fire witchcraft, it was natural that he compared the two witchcraft models of "High Temperature Force Field" and "Scorching Touch".

Obviously, the difficulty increased linearly!

The difficulty of visualizing the witchcraft "Scorching Touch" model is like learning the English abcd (will rune) and then learning a word "big", but the difficulty of visualizing the witchcraft "High Temperature Force Field" is completely different. After learning abcd, it is directly "congratulation".

Therefore, although Ryan's mental power has increased to 20 points, and he has also sensed and guided the surrounding fire energy particles much faster than last time, it is extremely difficult to visualize the "High Temperature Force Field" witchcraft model synchronously and completely.

After thinking about it, Ryan decided to give it a try first.

After all, he had a cheat. As long as he succeeded once, it meant that it was engraved on the panel, and he could steadily improve in the future. He didn't have to worry about forgetting, regressing, or even making mistakes like ordinary wizard apprentices.

After failing more than ten times in a row, Ryan finally succeeded once!

The air within a few meters around Ryan and the air in the farther area seemed to have a slight refraction phenomenon. Although it was not carefully distinguished, it was really hard to see. .

But you know, according to the refraction and reflection of light in elementary school physics, this situation should not occur in the same medium.

Because the conductivity of the same medium is fixed.

But at this moment, it appeared.

Obviously, this shows that the temperature of the air around Ryan must be higher than that of other places to produce this situation. The medium is air, but due to the changes in air density and humidity caused by the temperature difference, there is a difference in conductivity.

Mirage is based on this principle.

In addition, Ryan also found that the temperature in the force field rises very quickly, similar to the effect of a microwave oven combined with an air fryer.

The air can be heated to a specified temperature in just a few seconds.

Therefore, in order to measure the power of this "high temperature force field", Ryan had already placed three basins of water on the table, about one meter, two meters and three meters away from him.

Ten seconds later, Ryan took the initiative to stop the witchcraft "high temperature force field".

What disappointed him was that none of the three basins of water boiled.

This shows that the temperature of the witchcraft "high temperature force field" should be much lower than the witchcraft "scorching touch".

After all, with the power of the witchcraft "scorching touch", the water would not boil at this moment, but would have evaporated directly.

After Ryan stopped, he went forward to touch the water temperature in the basin.

Well, the three-meter basin seems to be just right for foot soaking, about 40 to 50 degrees.

The two-meter basin is about 70 to 80 degrees, quite hot, but the one-meter basin is actually about the same temperature as the three-meter basin.

This surprised Ryan.

He originally thought that the one-meter basin should be the hottest.

It seems that the maximum radius of the killing power of this "high temperature force field" is about two meters. If it is farther or closer, the power will be weakened.

At this time, the system prompts:

[You have studied the high temperature force field, and your understanding of it has improved! ]

[You have learned a new skill - high temperature force field]

[Your skill high temperature force field has been improved, experience value +1]

At the same time, below the Wizard Apprentice (Extraordinary) panel, above the Burning Touch icon, a new icon appeared.

The border of the icon lit up slightly, and the pattern on the icon was a vague figure wearing a hood, surrounded by an oval transparent eggshell-shaped film.

Ryan focused his attention on the new icon, and saw a line of small words below the icon.

High Temperature Force Field lv1 (1/100)

High Temperature Force Field lv1 Effect: Consume a certain amount of mental power, use a specific witchcraft model to attract the surrounding fire energy particles, and generate high-temperature air within a certain range around the host, which lasts for about one minute.

(Note: The spell takes 3 seconds to cast, and the power is proportional to the host's mental power. At the same time, the closer to the core area, the greater the power. The current effective killing distance: 1~3 meters.)

To be honest, the power of this witchcraft is far from what Ryan expected.

Isn't it called a high temperature force field?

Why is it not even 100 degrees?

Is this considered high temperature?

Ryan couldn't help but complain a little.

However, Ryan thought about it.

He seemed to have misunderstood the temperature.

Because from the definition of meteorology, a temperature over 35° is considered high temperature.

The highest temperature in the Sahara Desert in the past was only 58°. It should be noted here that many temperatures of 70 or 80 degrees refer to the surface temperature, not the air temperature.

It is already 70 or 80 degrees, which is definitely considered high temperature!

In addition, if it is calculated as human body temperature, it is considered high temperature if it is over 40°. This 70 or 80 degrees...

Well,

the master who named this witchcraft "high temperature force field", you win.

In addition, Ryan also found that this is a force field witchcraft, which lasts much longer, so the mental power consumed each time it is performed is much higher.

As the saying goes, "learn to use"!

Now that you have learned it, you must find a suitable scenario for use.

Soon Ryan began to think about the applicable scenario of this witchcraft.

First of all, for the killing range of the "high temperature force field", Ryan felt that it was very suitable for the general melee combat range.

Because the general melee combat range between the enemy and us is only two or three meters.

Basically, if the battle lasts for more than ten seconds, the opponent should sweat profusely and have certain symptoms of heat stroke. Even if the knight's extraordinary physique is several times that of an ordinary person, as time goes on, his combat effectiveness will inevitably decrease significantly!

In this way, this "high temperature force field" is not so useless.

After thinking for a while, Ryan showed a bright smile on his face.

Of course, there are also disadvantages. During the battle, it is best to limit the enemy to a range of two or three meters, and not let the enemy be far away from you, or get close and far away.

Secondly, it is not suitable for long-range attack professions such as archers.

All day long, Ryan basically studied this new witchcraft "high temperature force field" and read books and materials from Adams.

Ryan felt that the biggest gain this time was not in one or two witchcrafts, nor in those precious witchcraft scrolls. The most important thing was that it gave him a preliminary understanding of some things.

For example, the concept of affinity for mysterious energy particles, and the attitude of the upper echelons of the empire towards wizards and wizard apprentices.

Before this, Ryan could be said to be in chaos.

——The

next morning, Ryan and Lagre arrived at the town administration hall early, accompanied by Hamilton, waiting for the arrival of the church team.

After a while, a long team slowly entered the town of Shining Gold from the direction of the county town in the north. Judging from the characteristics of their clothing, it was the team of the Monsoon and Ocean Goddess Church.

Soon, Ryan saw an old man wearing a water-blue robe with gold edges and holding a heavy book surrounded by the silver-armored knights. It was the pastor Rudolf who had dealt with him last time.

After a greeting, Ryan, Lagre and more than ten night watchmen from Shining Gold rode on horses and joined the team from the county town.

This time, Viscount Hamadi did not come, so although it was a team from the county town, it was actually almost a team from the Monsoon and Ocean Goddess Church.

As they entered the Night Song Forest and the team got closer and closer to the target area, Ryan found that except for the Templar Knights of the church and Pastor Rudolf, the others, especially those who followed him, the night watchmen from Shining Gold, were more or less nervous.

So, Ryan rode his horse to the side of the captain of the Night Watch, Matteo, and said, "When we reach the target area, Matteo, tell everyone to be careful."

"As for the Evil Knights, leave it to the Templar Knights of the church to deal with. As for you, just take charge of some vigilance work."

"Yes, Adjutant!" Matteo was naturally delighted when he heard Ryan's arrangement.

For ordinary people like them, facing mysterious events, they are often really powerless. Once they encounter a boss who is confused and uses them as the main force, they will be miserable and will definitely suffer heavy casualties.

At the same time.

At the northwest edge of the Night Song Forest.

A tall and slender female elf with black hair just arrived at the Night Song Forest.

Thank you for the reward of 500 starting coins from I wish I could sleep forever!

(End of this chapter)