Chapter 378 Guardian Family
On the way back in the luxurious carriage, Ryan opened the wooden box containing 11 soul crystals and grabbed all the soul crystals.
[Ding! Soul crystals that can improve the liquefaction of mental power have been detected. Do you want to accelerate absorption? (Note: The system can remove impurities and absorb all at once.)]
"Yes!"
Instantly, Ryan felt that part of the silver mist in his mind began to surge and quickly turned into silver liquid.
The silver liquid began to increase immediately, and after a few seconds, this growth began to stop.
Because it was a double-digit soul crystal, compared with the three crystals that the beautiful woman Jennifer brought last time, Ryan felt that the improvement this time was still more obvious.
Ryan glanced at the system panel:
Spirit: 88 (liquefaction 42%)
"But 11 crystals, it only increased by 10%." Ryan raised his eyebrows and thought to himself.
"No wonder. Compared with its high price and small improvement, ordinary noble heirs can't afford it."
"Unless they are the heirs of the top families in the imperial capital, but for them, the biggest problem is the sequelae. They can't use it continuously like me. After using each soul crystal, they have to stop for a while."
After a while, Ryan returned to the Bavarian family mansion. He couldn't resist the temptation of the new second-level witchcraft. After saying hello to Anna, he came to the study and opened the parchment scroll.
One hour later.
In the training room.
As Ryan silently chanted the spell, a few seconds later, he pointed at an ironwood dummy not far ahead.
I saw a dark silver light flashing around the ironwood dummy, and a square metal cage similar to the one used to hold prisoners suddenly appeared, locking the ironwood dummy inside.
"It's amazing, is this the effect achieved by mobilizing the surrounding metal element particles?" Anna exclaimed on the side.
"And it's so thick!" Anna stepped forward to take a closer look, and then used her fair and slender fingers to feel the solidity of the cylindrical fences of the metal cage, and was quite surprised.
Ryan smiled and nodded.
According to the effect description in the parchment, the thickness of the metal cage fence should be about the thickness of two fingers.
But the effect Ryan exerted has reached the thickness of an adult man's wrist.
Ryan knew that this was because of his top metal element affinity, plus the added effect of the Iron Heart Meditation Method.
At this time, the system prompt also came:
[You have studied the metal cage, and your understanding of it has improved! ]
[You have learned a new skill - Metal Cage]
[Your skill Metal Cage has been improved, experience value +3]
At the same time, a new icon appeared below the Warhammer Wizard (Legend) panel.
The pattern on the icon is a square metal cage with a grid of uniform thickness.
The small text below the icon reads as follows:
Metal Cage lv1 (1/100)
Metal Cage lv1 Effect: Consume a certain amount of mental power, use a specific witchcraft model to attract the surrounding metal energy particles, and quickly form a metal cage around the single target.
(Note: The spell takes 3 seconds.)
After practicing for a while, Ryan found a problem.
The difficulty of the second-level witchcraft is several times higher than that of the first-level witchcraft.
"Dong Dong Dong!"
At this time, there was a knock at the door of the training room.
"Come in!"
A young man appeared at the door. The other party was wearing a knight armor with silver and gold lines, and from the face, he was quite similar to the Duke of Munster.
This made Ryan guess the other party's identity immediately.
"Hello, Mr. Ryan, I am Harlowen." The young man smiled very sunny, giving people a very sincere feeling.
"Hello, Mr.
Harlowen." "This is Miss Anna." Harlowen nodded slightly to Anna.
"Hello, Mr. Harlowen." Anna gave a lady's greeting and said.
"Huh? Is this the second-level metal magic 'Metal Cage'?" After greeting, Harlowen accidentally caught a glimpse of the metal cage cast by Ryan on the ironwood dummy.
Immediately, he could not look away.
"This kind of power." A few seconds later, when Harlowen looked at Ryan again, his attitude was completely different.
Harlowen's nickname was 'The Spear of Bavaria'. His strength was better than his master's, and he was even better than the Duke of Munster. Naturally, he had legendary strength.
A few days ago, he received a message from his father saying that a young man named Ryan was transferred to the headquarters of the Sword Bearers in the Imperial Capital and would temporarily live in his mansion.
To be honest, at that time, Harlowen still felt that his father was too polite.
Although his father also made it clear in the letter that the other party had been of great help to the Munster Province and the Bavarian Family when he was in the Munster Sword Bearers branch, and that this young man was also extremely talented.
But there was no need to be so polite, right? !
But now it seems that this young man's talent is not just extraordinary, it is also top-notch in the entire empire.
You know, it is more difficult for a wizard to improve his strength than the knight's path. At his age, he is actually a second-level liquefied wizard, and he is also a rare metal wizard. What does this mean?
After a brief greeting, Harlowen looked at Ryan with shining eyes and said, "Sir Ryan, do you mind if we stop at a certain point and have a competition?"
Ryan was stunned!
He looked at Harlowen's clear and passionate eyes and couldn't help laughing in his heart.
Interesting.
I didn't expect that the eldest son of the Duke of Munster, the first heir of the Bavarian family, was actually a battle maniac.
Yes, otherwise, with his age of more than 30, he would not have been able to enter the official legend and be awarded the title of "Bavaria Spear".
"Of course." Ryan had a good impression of the eldest son of the Duke of Munster, whom he met for the first time, and nodded in agreement immediately.
However, before that, Ryan planned to improve it.
"The three-second casting time of the metal cage is too slow after all, and it can't be used in actual combat at all."
"It's just right, taking this opportunity, I can integrate this new witchcraft into my own combat system." Ryan thought to himself.
After all, there are not many opportunities to practice with a legendary strongman.
Ryan looked at the remaining skill points on the attribute panel.
After using 2 points in the Iron Heart Meditation Method, there are still 14 points left, which is more than enough to upgrade the second-level witchcraft "Metal Cage".
This is also the purpose of his hard work in tailoring skills in Munster.
It's better to be prepared!
Without any hesitation, Ryan invested 11 skill points, plus 8 gold skill points, into the second-level witchcraft "Metal Cage" in an instant.
As the second-level witchcraft "Metal Cage" suddenly increased from lv1 to lv20!
In an instant, a great torrent of memories about the witchcraft "Metal Cage" poured into Ryan's mind.
For a moment, Ryan seemed to have come to a mysterious space and had been practicing the second-level witchcraft "Metal Cage" for more than a hundred years. For syllable compression and gesture coordination, it was like instinct!
After a few seconds, when Ryan digested the memory and came back to his senses again, he smiled at Harlowen.
Harlowen only felt that Ryan's smile in front of him suddenly exuded a mysterious and profound aura, which made him feel a chill in his heart. Suddenly, he raised the level of importance he attached to Ryan to a higher level.
"Sir Harlowen, let's get started."
"Of course, Sir Ryan, I'm going to take action, please teach me!" Harlowen picked up a nearly three-meter-long lance from the weapon rack beside him, his face was serious, and he said.
"Swish!"
Harlowen took a step forward, raised his lance and rushed towards Ryan.
As a title knight, he naturally needed to close the distance.
Especially in Harlowen's view, Ryan was also a wizard with extraordinary strength.
But the next second, he was stunned. He
was also blocked.
Because at this moment, he was trapped on the spot by a square metal cage.
"This is a second-level witchcraft, and it was just instant? Your second-level talent witchcraft is actually 'metal cage'?!" Harlowen, who was trapped in the cage, widened his eyes and looked like he had seen a ghost.
0.04 seconds ago.
Ryan moved his lips and pointed at Harlowen, and the second-level witchcraft metal cage came in response!
"Dang!"
Harlowen was radiating the brilliance of his will. With a heavy punch from his right hand, even the metal fence as thick as a bowl was instantly deformed.
With just two punches, he rushed out of the metal cage.
As a second-level sorcery, even after being strengthened by Ryan, it was unrealistic to trap a melee fighter of legendary strength for too long.
But Harlowen looked extremely solemn.
Others might not know, but he knew it best.
Just now, he had used almost 80% of his strength to break the cage. This kind of binding strength was almost the third-level sorcery cast by the crystallized wizard.
Ryan had already cast the second-level sorcery "Cutting Net" at this time. A huge net emitting silver light was seen covering Harlowen's head, leaving no room for escape.
At the same time, Ryan leisurely distanced himself from Harlowen again and cast the next sorcery again.
So, after Harlowen fought hard with the sharp metal net, he was hit again by Ryan's nearly instantaneous "Metal Cage".
Since it was a competition, Ryan would not use his magic killer moves, and similarly, Harlowen would not use his killer moves.
In this case, Ryan used two second-level metal magics to beat Harlowen so hard that he lost his temper.
He could not catch up.
He could not catch up at all.
For Ryan, the purpose of this competition was to skillfully apply the control effect of the second-level magic "Metal Cage", so he repeatedly tested the new magic.
After a few minutes, the two people who were reserved stopped and there was no winner.
Harlowen panted and looked at Ryan stupidly.
Damn, this kind of wizard talent is even more exaggerated than what his father wrote in the letter.
For several consecutive days, the two would communicate.
The two who both like fighting and are from the Munster Province naturally became familiar with each other quickly.
Especially when they talked about Ryan's visit to the Marne Province some time ago.
"Huh? Sir Ryan, do you also know Sir Luther?" Harlowen's eyes lit up and said.
"Well, he's a good friend, and he should be arriving in the imperial capital soon." Ryan nodded with a smile.
"Is he going to take the assessment for the Dragon Knight Reserve? He told me about it last year. I didn't expect that he would become my competitor in this batch of selection." Harlowen laughed.
"Sir Ryan, by the way, are you also planning to take part in this batch?" Harlowen suddenly remembered the newly appeared blood-feathered horned eagle beast in the family mansion's animal pen.
Yes, Sir Ryan in front of him is also a flying knight, and meets the assessment and selection requirements for participating in the Dragon Knight Reserve.
Compared with Luther, Harlowen thought that they were on par with each other, and the difference in their fighting power was not big.
But for Ryan, Harlowen somehow felt a little scared, and naturally did not want to meet him in the selection.
Suddenly, the adamantium badge in Ryan's pocket vibrated slightly.
One of the special functions of the adamantium badge is that it can convey simple and specific messages within the imperial capital.
The vibration frequency just now means that there is a situation at the headquarters, and Ryan needs to go there.
"Sir Harlowen, I have to go to the headquarters. See you in the evening."
"Of course, Sir Ryan, you are welcome."
Half an hour later.
In the mission hall of the Sword Bearer headquarters, in Anthony's office.
"Sir Ryan, I'm sorry to disturb your rest. Your assigned task has come down." The
person who spoke to Ryan was an old acquaintance, Anthony, the director of the reception office.
Ryan only realized at this time that the other party actually held the position of Deputy Minister of Mission Hall Affairs.
"Hmm? Assignment? So soon, but I just reported in three days ago, and I got an assignment today? According to the regulations, isn't it once every three months?" Ryan raised his eyebrows, looked at Anthony with a slightly unfriendly look, and said.
"This... This is an order from above. According to the regulations, it is indeed necessary to complete a task within three months, but it does not say which day within three months."
Anthony explained with an awkward smile, pointing to the top and said.
The room fell silent for a while.
Ryan didn't understand that he was being targeted.
As for who was behind it?
There are several possibilities, but the most suspicious one is naturally the Durham family.
"What about the specific situation of the task?" After a long while, Ryan looked at the other party's slightly flickering eyes and asked.
"Uh, Mr. Ryan, this is the specific content of the task, hehe." Anthony smiled awkwardly and quickly handed a stack of information to Ryan.
Ryan flipped open the book and saw a ferocious black dragon on the front page. It looked very similar to a giant dragon, but judging from the size marked on the side, it was much smaller, only twelve meters long.
Below it was a long page of detailed information: 'Venom Dragon'. Estimated Strength of Nome Province Legendary Peak
"Legendary Peak? Sir Anthony, do you think this assignment is suitable for a newcomer like me who just arrived at the headquarters?" Ryan looked at Anthony with a smile and said.
"This, haha, may be because the higher-ups know that Sir Ryan is young and talented." Anthony wiped the sweat from his forehead with a handkerchief while racking his brains to think of words of praise.
He knew there was something wrong.
This task of killing the venom dragon can be said to be the most difficult task in the Sword Bearer's headquarters.
After all, if it is a little more difficult, it will be epic.
That is the object that the Imperial Guardian will deal with, not the Sword Bearer.
"What if I refuse?" Ryan said with a smile.
"Sir Ray Ryan, you are joking. Refusing to be assigned a task will be punished." Anthony's face changed and he said.
"Okay, I'll take it. However, I need some time to recruit team members."
Ryan nodded, looking like he agreed reluctantly.
In fact, he laughed in his heart when he saw that the target to be killed was a dragon creature.
Although he didn't know what the people behind the scenes thought, if the target of the mission was a dragon creature, then... even if they didn't arrange it, Ryan himself would take the initiative to apply to complete this task.
You know, if his dragon bloodline wants to be further improved, he has to absorb the blood essence of various powerful dragon creatures.
The stronger, the better the effect!
"Of course! You can leave within three days at the latest. We have a special airship at our headquarters that can go directly to the destination."
"Okay!"
Looking at Ryan's departing figure, Anthony couldn't help shaking his head and sighed, "It's a pity that such a talented young man actually offended the higher-ups."
He was also helpless. If he didn't listen to the orders from his superiors, his position would be removed in minutes.
Half an hour later.
In Greenwood's room at the Sword Bearer headquarters.
"Did the other party accept it?" Greenwood asked hastily.
"Yes." Nathan nodded and said.
"It's good that they accepted it, haha. Now it's impossible for the other party to regret it, and the matter is half successful." Greenwood slapped the armrest of the chair heavily and said excitedly.
He also considered what to do if Ryan refused.
In fact, he initially thought that the possibility of Ryan refusing was slightly higher than accepting the task.
After all, this task is quite tricky!
"What is the task?" Mia saw Greenwood looking so happy and confident, and couldn't help asking curiously.
"Kill the venom dragon!" Greenwood showed a hint of satisfaction on his face, and said word by word.
"What?! Isn't this one of the most difficult tasks at the headquarters?!" Chandler on the side was also shocked.
He didn't expect Greenwood to actually assign this task to Ryan through the senior management of the headquarters.
This is simply... too bullying.
He couldn't help but mourn for Ryan in his heart.
If young people in small towns want to stand out, they have to be honest and obedient, otherwise they are really looking for death!
"Then is there anything else Chandler and I need to do?" Mia said, flicking her hair.
In her opinion, there was no more work for her and Chandler.
"Has the news spread that Ryan was promoted because of his poor ability and luck?"
"It has been spread through people in the headquarters."
"Well, you two still need to work hard. At that time, take the initiative to join the other team. When fighting, just..." Greenwood said in a deep voice.
"This. Can't you send someone to kill him after he and the venom dragon are both injured or seriously injured?" After hearing this, Mia felt that Greenwood's plan was too shameless.
"The other party has killed three legends. Their strength should not be underestimated. I want to make sure it is foolproof."
"Don't worry, I will ensure your safety with the strong people of the family. In addition, the reward for killing the venom dragon will be counted on you." "
Okay, I agree." Chandler shrugged and said.
At the same time.
At a counter in the mission hall of the Sword Bearer Headquarters.
"I want to recruit a few team members." Ryan handed the adamantine badge to the female staff in front of him and said.
"Uh, okay, Lord Ryan, what are your requirements?"
"Mithril level, one skill is enough, wizards are preferred, and five people are fine." Ryan said.
Facing flying creatures like flying dragons, ordinary knights are not very useful unless they are flying knights. In comparison, wizards are naturally better.
In addition, the regulations at the headquarters are similar to those at the branch, and the upper limit of the team is generally six people.
"Okay, Lord Ryan, it has been filled out."
"Yes, thank you."
Dinner that day, Bavaria Mansion.
"Oh? Lord Ryan received the assignment so quickly?" Hearing this news, Harlowen frowned slightly.
Although he did not join the Sword Bearers, as the legitimate son of the Duke of Munster and a Griffin Knight, he knew the operation of most of the institutions in the empire.
He knew something was wrong as soon as he heard it.
"Someone should be doing something behind the scenes."
"It should be." Ryan nodded.
"By the way, Lord Harlowen, do you know the situation of the Drum family?" After thinking about it, Ryan asked.
It was naturally difficult for Ryan to ask this question before. First, he did not know Harlowen's character, and second, he did not know the relationship between the Bavarian family and the Drum family.
However, after these few days, after the two of them got familiar with each other, some things gradually became clear.
"The Durham family?" Harlowen's face changed.
He immediately thought of something from what happened just now.
"Do you need me to coordinate?" After thinking about it, Harlowen's face became serious and he took the initiative to say.
This is actually a very responsible statement. After all, this is the imperial capital, not Munster.
Not everyone will give face to the Duke of Munster.
"Not for now, thank you, Lord Harlowen." Ryan smiled and said.
"Well, the Durham family doesn't have much contact with our Bavarian family, but I still know them better."
"Although on the surface, it looks like a duke's family like our Bavarian family, but in fact, the other family has an imperial guardian."
"In this case, we generally call it a guardian family. Although they are both dukes, there is a big difference."
"Oh? There is an imperial guardian in the family?" Ryan frowned and said.
This is a bit tricky.
But Ryan was not afraid at all.
Since the battle with the projection of the goddess of the underworld, he also knew the level of his own strength. The transformation into a dragon general is definitely the peak of legend.
Even if he was an epic warrior, he was not afraid of him because he had the killer weapon 'Soul Crushing Hammer'.
In addition, he also hoped that some enemy would give him a chance to use the core skill 'Blood Rage' of the King of Thousand Blades. Moreover, his strength had improved significantly during this period of time.
"Yes, in addition, there are several legendary advisors in the family. In addition, the Drum family is deeply rooted in the imperial capital and has close relations with many large families."
Harlowen introduced it in detail.
"Who is that guardian?" Ryan's focus was still on the guardian.
"Dragon Knight Pantoskok, titled 'Storm Cloud'!" Harlowen said with a serious face.
(End of this chapter)
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