There is nothing much to say. With the bonus of the [Magic Tide] skill, the benefits of investing skill points in it before the magic seal system is formed are the highest.

At this time, there are three first-level skills in the [Seal] series, namely [Long-range Alder] which increases the attack range of the Alder Seal, [Armor Melting] which can add special effects to the Igni Seal, and [Effect Extension] which increases the duration of the Aden Seal.

If he wants to achieve the best cost-effectiveness, in order to activate the second-level skill as soon as possible, Lann has to choose two out of the three first-level skills.

[Long-range Alder] is the first to be excluded. It increases the attack distance of the sign. Lann can now be used as a substitute by investing mana.

When Lann has more skill points in the future, he may come back and click on this skill to break through his limits, but at this stage it is obviously more important to give the seal new abilities.

The skill effect of [Effect Extension] is actually similar to that of [Long-Range Alder], but [Effect Extension] can also act on the secondary skill of [Sign of Aden] to form an effect superposition, and its cost-effectiveness is slightly higher.

Between [Armor Melting] and [Effect Extension], Lann finally chose [Armor Melting] as his priority.

After all, Lann has not yet obtained the second-level skill, so it is not worth it to click on [Effect Extension] now. [Armor Melt] is still more helpful at this stage.

Add points - [Seal] major category, [Igni Seal] minor category - [Armor Melting]!

[Armor Melt]: Damage from the Seal of Igni will permanently weaken the enemy's armor value, and the effect increases with the strength of the seal. (2/5)

This is equivalent to allowing Igni to debuff the enemy while attacking. Under the influence of [Magic Tide], this skill also jumps directly to level two.

At this moment, the [Griffin School Contact Notes] that Lann had not taken back from the [Inventory] began to vibrate in his arms.

Jeroen wrote back.

…

After leaving his residence, Lann rode alone to an uninhabited area. There was a lighthouse on the coast. Geron gave this location in the letter.

The griffin emblem vibrated, and a strong wind suddenly blew in front of Lann.

The portal opened, but Lann keenly sensed something wrong from the chaotic energy in the air.

He is no longer unfamiliar with portals, and is especially familiar with Geron's portal.

There are subtle differences in the portals opened by each spellcaster, and the portal in front of him gives him the feeling... it doesn't look like Jaron's?

Under Lan's puzzled and somewhat wary eyes, two figures emerged from the portal.

One is a sorceress with flaming red hair and dressed as a traveler.

One was a druid with a gray beard, wearing a sealskin robe and holding an oak staff.

After they came out of the portal, they briefly checked the surrounding situation and soon locked their eyes on the Count of Lion.

"Uncle Mossak, Triss." Lan opened his eyes wide in surprise, "Why are you here?"

He walked up to the two of them enthusiastically and hugged them. He really didn't expect that he would receive support from these two people.

Mossak looked Lann up and down. After not seeing him for a long time, he felt that this child he had watched grow up had become more mature, and the druid was filled with relief.

"In addition to the letters you usually write to me, I have also been in contact with Geron. I often communicate with him about your recent situation. The communication method of the Griffin School is really convenient."

Mossak sighed, "I heard that you want to imprison a large monster for a long time? After hearing this news, Jeron immediately thought of the magic of [Transformation and Sealing Technique]. Unfortunately, he himself cannot cast this spell. After all, although he has awakened his magic source physique, his magic attainments..."

The old druid smiled obscurely and stroked his beard: "So he contacted me immediately. Triss happened to be there too, so she and I came here together."

Triss stood politely aside while Mossak was speaking, looking at the two of them with a smile.

In the previous hug with Lan, she had been particularly strong.

Seeing Mossak motioning to her side, she spoke up, "The matter in Aretuza has just come to an end for the time being. I'm currently helping out in Brokilon Town. I heard that you needed someone to perform the [Transformation and Sealing Technique], so I came along."

Mossak nodded and added, "This time, Triss is the one who helped the most, because I can't leave Brokilon for too long. I came here just to see you and tell you something. And Triss is not only helping you to imprison the monster, we also want to try to let you learn this magic."

Lan was stunned.

Seeing the young man's puzzled look, Mossa smiled and said, "Your ancient blood has long been awakened. It is a powerful force beyond ordinary magic sources. But you have been busy with various political affairs and have not been able to systematically learn magic knowledge. This is a pity."

Lan looked at Triss, who was smiling with narrowed eyes, and pointed at himself: "So Triss is coming here to be my teacher this time?"

"It won't be long." Although Triss was smiling, there was still a trace of regret in her tone. "Blokilon Town, Aretuza, Kaer Morhen, I've been running around lately. Although I really want to...stay by your side, I still want to play my best role to help Cintra."

"Thank you for your hard work while I was away, Uncle Mossak and Triss."

Lan thanked him sincerely, and then hurriedly said, "Let me take you to where I live first, and we can sit down and talk slowly."

There is nothing wrong with the two people who came from afar.

In the house outside the Temple Island, Lann had a brief exchange with the two about what had happened since he set out and what he was encountering now.

Things in Temeria (beautified and abridged version) Mossack already knew that Lann was mainly talking about the situation in Redania, including the attitude of Vizimir II, and Rience, etc.

As for the situation of Master Mirror, he naturally omitted it.

After digesting this information, Mossak thought for a long time and said, "Vizmir II is nicknamed 'The Fair'. It would be best if he could help. But he must have other intentions, so we should be wary of him. As for this Riens..."

Lan said, "He is not a problem. I am worried about the person behind him - Vigfortz."

When in Brokilon Town, Lan had already discussed this issue with Mossak, using the excuse of his own ancient blood predictive dream.

Seeing the two people's worried eyes, Lan took the initiative to comfort them: "But the situation is under control now. Viggo Fortz sent his men, which means he doesn't want to reveal his identity yet; and a crappy dropout scholar is no threat to me at all. If I can beat him back the first time, I can beat him a second time."

"After we return to Aretuza, I will observe the situation there more." Triss said worriedly, "That's Vigfortz after all."

Temeria, Redania, Vigfortz, Nilfgaard, these were the forces that Mossack knew about that were dealing with Lann, not to mention those he didn't know about.

The old druid shook his head and felt more and more sorry for Lann.

After sorting out his mood, Mossak deliberately smiled and said, "You have so many things happening here, and I also have two pieces of news to tell you."

Lann raised his eyebrows: "Let me guess: one is good news, and the other is also good news?"

Mossak nodded with a smile. "First news: I wonder if you still remember Marshal Vissegid? During the war, he went north to recruit soldiers under the order of Queen Calanthe and missed the war. Unknown to us, he has been actively fighting against Nilfgaard, gathering refugees, and even retreating to Bruges to establish a base."

Lan's eyes lit up: "He's contacting us now?"

"Yes. Vissegerd and I have known each other for decades, and his loyalty to Calanthe and Cintra is unshakable. He arrived in Brokilon some time ago with a dozen of his men, and we had a long conversation. I brought his letter with me, and we both thought it would be helpful for you to review our discussions."

Mossack pulled out a letter, and Lane took it and glanced through it quickly.

The above are all from Vissegid. He had learned from Mossak that he was now the person in charge of Cintra and the guardian of Ciri, so he also used a lower-level address in the letter - you know, Vissegid was also considered an elder of Lann before.

In the letter, he systematically expounded his analysis of the current situation in Nilfgaard and Cintra, and gave Lan an inventory of the number of refugees he had gathered and the troops he could mobilize; tactically, he hoped that Lan would recognize and allow him to continue to help each other in Brug and Brokilon in the name of Cintra and wait for the opportunity.

Lann remembered that in the original book, Vissekid was the last guardian of Cintra, and he was loyal and devoted.

"Please also help me convey Marshal Vissekid. I am very happy to have his help, which alleviates our urgent needs." Lann said solemnly, "After I return, I will meet him. Then I will take him to see Ciri and let Ciri accept his loyalty."

Mossak nodded with satisfaction. He was extremely happy about the prosperity of Cintra.

"The next is the second news: I took some time to return to the Druid Ring in Skellige to relocate my laboratory; then I visited the Clete family and the Tursek family."

The Clet family is the family of Kratz, the "Sea Boar" who came to Cintra before. In the future, they will take over as the king of Skellige. The Tursek family is the family of the current king of Skellige, and Easter is also a member of the Tursek family.

Lan's eyes lit up.

"The two families are willing to fully support Cintra in resisting Nilfgaard, and King Bran is also lobbying the remaining five of the seven major families. Even if King Bran's lobbying is unsuccessful, the Clete family and the Tuersek family represent more than half of Skellige's power, and these forces can clearly help Cintra."

Before Lann could be happy, the druid suddenly changed the subject: "After that, I went to visit Easter again."

Mossak sighed when he said this.

"The queen died in front of him. I learned that she was pregnant at the time. Two lives were lost. Ester buried her in her own clan's land. When I met him, he looked much older. When he heard that the other five families in Skellige were unwilling to resist Nilfgaard with all their strength, he made a surprising decision."

The druid's tone was complicated: "He wants to become the king of Skellige again, and to gather all the forces of Skellige in the name of 'revenge for the queen', so as to help Cintra to the greatest extent possible."

Lan was stunned by the huge amount of information in this passage.

Lann knew that the political environment of the Skellige Islands was different from that of the mainland. King Bran's current throne was given to him by Easter in the past, and now Easter wanted to take it back... It seemed logical, right?

How could it be so nonchalantly said “no problem”?

"Is this process...smooth?" Lan asked hesitantly.