With the deal with Ulysses falling through, there's no point in continuing the discussion.
At least for now, he is no longer of any use to Maggie.
"I think if the Ancestor doesn't want to continue being a voyeur, our friendly exchanges should come to an end."
Maggie speaks with elegant yet sharp enunciation, a tactic that is not very effective against despicable people, but now she is facing off against a noble vampire.
Even if Ulysses tried to use any tricks, he would feel ashamed of himself.
"I look forward to the day we meet."
Ulysses could hear the sarcasm in Maggie's words. After all, he was an old monster who had lived for who knows how long. Even when he was being mocked and implied, he maintained excellent manners and was so gentlemanly and polite that it was captivating.
Maggie could clearly feel that the cold and icy aura that had been lingering in her body had finally completely dissipated, and her stiff fingertips, which had been unable to bend, finally began to feel a faint warmth.
"As expected, the old man is still the most cunning."
After Ulysses left, she couldn't help but make a comment. Of course, even if he were there, Maggie wouldn't have minded letting him hear it.
Seeing that Maggie had stopped talking to herself, Roy flew to her side with a worried expression, his voice filled with concern.
"Maggie, remember to see a doctor promptly when you get sick."
Maggie's expression froze for a moment before she turned her gaze to the little ghost and Roy, remembering that she had vaguely heard the two little guys chirping at her in the corner.
"I'm fine."
She couldn't explain to Roy that she had just been talking to an old monster, so she could only wave her hand helplessly.
"Roy, can you teach me the Power Word spell now?"
Without Ulysses's 'truthful words,' she had no choice but to confront Arlin on the spot to carry out the plan.
She could certainly choose to swallow her anger, but...
Maggie's eyes were dark and unfathomable, with a hint of coldness surging within them.
The rats in the sewers should stay quietly down there, instead of dancing in front of her.
The Word of Truth is a Starlight-level spell, one level higher than the Dust-level spell. Casting it requires at least an intermediate-level mage. She has only just stepped into the threshold of a beginner mage. Although the cost of casting a spell beyond her level is not small, it can cause Yarlin to fail in his mission. This deal is too worthwhile.
She will indeed be punished by Archbishop Ford, but Arlin, as his confidant, will suffer a hundred times more painful punishment.
Roy looked thoughtful, and after a while he pointed to the little ghost beside him.
“Maggie, you’re not suited to use Word of Truth right now. If only he were willing to teach you Dark Puppetry.”
Dark Puppetry is also a Star-level spell, but its casting process is quite special. The caster is like a puppeteer, and the more the puppeteer needs to do, the higher the magician's level requirement and the greater the magic power consumption.
If the goal is simply to get the Queen to tell the truth, even if Maggie is only a beginner, Dark Puppet Technique can still achieve good results.
Moreover, the Dark Puppet Technique is more concealed and less likely to be discovered.
"I! Don't! Want! To!"
The little ghost uttered those four words with unwavering resolve, shaking his head so hard it looked like the white cloth covering him was about to get tangled.
"But... I'll be sad if Maggie gets hurt."
Looking at the little ghost who was so resistant, Roy pouted in grievance, and her eyes quickly filled with two glistening tear bubbles.
"?!"
Maggie was also seeing Roy cry for the first time, and she couldn't help but panic. Before she could even say anything to comfort her, the little ghost had already rushed over.
Without hesitation, the little ghost used a white cloth indistinguishable from its own body to wipe away Roy's tears.
"Don't cry... I'll teach her, won't that work...?"
His tone softened, and there was a hint of panic in it; his coaxing tone was especially endearing.
Maggie looked at the little ghost, who had been as volatile as a small bomb since their first meeting, now showing such weakness and submission, and a strange expression appeared on her face.
"Really?"
Roy looked at the little ghost, sobbing, and whispered to confirm.
"When have I ever broken my word...?"
After coaxing Roy, the little ghost took a moment to glare fiercely at Maggie.
"?"
Maggie felt she was somewhat superfluous there.
...
The room prepared for the saintess in the palace was exquisite and magnificent, with intricate carvings appearing in every corner of the room.
Maggie, however, had no interest in appreciating these architectural styles that were completely different from modern ones; she was focused on learning the art of dark puppetry.
Dark elements condensed into translucent gray threads, almost like silk threads, through Maggie's fingertips, drifting freely in the air. Since there was no one else here to experiment with the magical effects, Maggie had to use herself.
Although the little ghost didn't like her, to be honest, it was a very qualified teacher, explaining each step very carefully.
However, it still uses the ancient magical language.
She learned almost the most primitive version of the Dark Puppet Technique, without any modifications or refinements.
“Unowned elves can provide you with a lot of magic, but your magic level is too low. Trying to manipulate other humans to do very delicate activities will severely damage your body.”
"Truth Word is more effective."
The little ghost's tone was mature and sophisticated, like that of a learned scholar, yet his voice was surprisingly childlike, creating a subtle contrast in his demeanor.
"No need, I just want her to tell me the truth."
Maggie spoke casually, as if she were discussing what to have for breakfast the next morning. There was no indication that what she was about to do would lead to the imprisonment of a country's crown prince.
"If you don't want anyone to discover the traces of your spellcasting, only double chanting can achieve your goal."
The little ghost crossed its two short hands in front of its chest, giving the impression that it didn't think highly of Maggie.
"But this technique is theoretically only something that dragons can do. You are just a human, and I can't guarantee you'll succeed. Do you still want to try?"
Maggie remains committed to her choice.
"It's worth a try."
She didn't want Yarlin to find out that she was behind it, so clearing the traces of the spell would prevent him from finding her.
As everyone knows, only the special physique of dragons can withstand the double incantation of magic.
At the end of the Golden Dragon Age, the oppressed other races suffered a severe backlash. The already scarce dragonborn were hunted down relentlessly, their numbers dwindling, and the Dragon Age came to an end.
Every part of a dragon is a treasure, and failure will only subject them to more brutal slaughter. The surviving dragons have retreated to their lair, and now there are only a handful of dragons still active on the continent of Coral.
In addition, the sea level rose rapidly during that period, and the ocean area expanded rapidly. Mermaids, with their natural advantages, quickly established the Nora Empire and began to control the continent of Coral.
Today, double chanting has become a difficult and extremely precious spellcasting technique.
Only a very few geniuses among humans, elves, and mermaids who reach the level of Grand Magister can accomplish this.
As for triple chanting or even unlimited spellcasting, Maggie only saw it in the later stages of the Miracles Day comic, in a battle between gods.
I've heard that the genius dragonborn of the Dragon Age could also perform triple incantations, but that's just a legend.
She hadn't held out much hope, but to her surprise, the little ghost actually knew the double-chanting spell technique. The magic book that recorded this technique was stored on the top floor of the Green Shade Tower headquarters.
If she truly learns dual chanting, that will be her biggest trump card.
As long as you cast a spell to clear elemental traces while using Dark Puppetry, you will never be detected as abnormal by Yarlin.
Even if Arlin did notice something was wrong with the Queen, he wouldn't suspect her.
after all.....
She was personally witnessed by a group of nobles and personally identified by the temple... as a Light element.
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