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Chapter 15: Restoring the Mage Tower
Chapter 15: Restoring the Mage Tower
Five days later.
[You have learned Level 1 Fire Magic: Curse of Affliction]
"Success! Although this is only an Apprentice-level spell, the information here is far more detailed than what you get from a magic scroll."
Qin Muye not only learned Curse of Affliction but also Bloodthirst, though the latter was already acquired through Intermediate Scholarship from the Blood Mage, so there was no redundant notification.
However, his method of learning was different from the magic panel. He could cast these spells without being limited to his Lord status.
The effects were similar: Curse of Affliction was a negative spell that could cause bodily functions to malfunction using magic power, while Bloodthirst targeted the mind, inducing a berserk state to enhance aggression.
To be honest, these spells were just mediocre for Qin Muye. They didn't give him the same awe as the Eye of Magic Power. More importantly, they had transformed from strategic spells into regular spells, consuming more magic power the more people they affected.
This confirmed that a Lord's magic wasn't as simple as it seemed, more akin to game mechanics.
For the native inhabitants, spending 5 magic points to cast Bloodthirst on an entire army was unimaginable.
"I need a comprehensive and blank magic book, but such treasures are hard to come by."
Qin Muye also realized the power of the Fire Magic Book. If he used it to cast fire spells, the power would increase by 10%, and the consumption would decrease by 10%.
Of course, this applied only to his own casting, not the strategic magic from The Lord's Era.
Even with the increased power and reduced consumption, it still couldn't match the strategic magic. He couldn't cast Bloodthirst on several units without draining his magic, but as a Lord, it only cost 5 magic points. This was the difference.
He knew that these army skills and strategic magic were likely what bridged the gap between Lords and the native inhabitants.
From his analysis, this world was most likely one of individual power, not a cultivation game like for the Lords.
"Besides, I need more spells and a pen."
He wasn't short on paper. The Fire Magic Book had only the first two pages filled, leaving the rest blank, perfect for notes. Although it might be a waste of a treasure, the real value was in the two spells, which he had already learned.
"Master, I'm back."
The Blood Mage strode back into the territory. Thanks to his enhancements, even the lowest-level goblins now had respectable combat and defensive capabilities.
"Why didn't you level up?" Qin Muye was puzzled. He had left as a Level 3 and returned the same, which was unusual.
"You can't just avoid battles the whole way, right?"
"I went to gather stones and cut trees. Master, your mage tower needs an upgrade, and relying solely on monster drops wouldn't have been enough today. Besides, I've cleared out most of the nearby monsters, and the resources from gathering are more cost-effective than drops." The Blood Mage explained.
"Alright, I understand." Qin Muye didn't ask about the tools, assuming he had borrowed them from the lumber and stone yards.
"Besides wood and stone, I also collected several plant seeds. Among them was a wooden treasure chest, which contained some resources and a blueprint for a water wheel."
The Blood Mage handed the blueprint to Qin Muye, who immediately learned it.
Waterwheel
- Station a unit here, and it can irrigate the farmland daily, increasing crop yield by 10% (multiple waterwheels do not stack), Limit: (0/1)
- Expansion: 100 units of wood, 10 units of any special resource
Building a waterwheel requires 50 units of wood, which isn't too much. However, the 10% yield increase doesn't stack, otherwise, Qin Muye could build a hundred waterwheels and boost his crop yield to 1000%.
Still, it's a small surprise, and with the waterwheel, he can link it with the farmland. This means the sprites won't have to fetch water manually anymore, saving a lot of trouble.
The farmland itself isn't a simple structure. It can significantly reduce the time it takes for crops to mature. For example, corn that normally takes three to four months to grow can mature in just three days in the farmland. The catch is that a unit must stay to tend to the crops continuously.
Food is crucial. "Lord's Era" is clearly a game about mass-producing troops, and without food, you have no backbone.
"I understand. Hold on a moment. I'll finish repairing the mage tower first, then I'll complete the training manual for the Bloodthirsty Warrior that I didn't finish last night."
Qin Muye checked his resources:
- Food: 3137
- Ore: 2130
- Wood: 2217
- Warning: Resource storage is full!
Seeing this, Qin Muye couldn't help but gasp. The food wasn't too surprising, as a significant portion was water. But the ore and wood were truly impressive, jumping to over 2000 units, considering they were only in the double digits yesterday.
He promptly repaired the mage tower.
- You have repaired the mage tower, consuming: 1000 units of wood, 1000 units of ore
A sudden burst of white light enveloped the mage tower, restoring it to its former glory. Even the third floor, which was previously only half-built, was now complete.
- Territory: Mage Tower
- Level: 1
- Upgrade: 10,000 gold coins, 1000 units of ore, 1000 units of wood, 100 units of gems, 100 units of crystals, 100 units of sulfur, 100 units of mercury
- Requirement: Lord must reach Level 10
Qin Muye looked at the upgrade conditions for the mage tower. The gold, basic resources, and special resources weren't a big issue, but the requirement for the Lord to be Level 10 was a problem.
He had planned to avoid leveling up, but now it seemed that territory upgrades required the Lord to be at a certain level.
This made him feel like he was holding back his progress.
After some thought, he decided to expand the resource storage.
- You have expanded the resource storage, consuming: 10 units of wood, 10 units of ore
- You have expanded the resource storage, consuming: 100 units of wood, 100 units of ore
- You have expanded the resource storage, consuming: 1000 units of wood, 1000 units of ore
- Insufficient resources, expansion failed
'What the heck, that much?' Qin Muye pressed the button three times in quick succession, then stared in disbelief.
- Resource Storage Level 4: Used for storing various resources (Expansion: 10,000 units of ore, 10,000 units of wood)
Looking at the remaining 107 units of wood and 20 units of ore, Qin Muye was momentarily stunned. But he quickly calmed down and checked the expanded storage. It was worth the cost, transforming from a small warehouse into a stadium-sized structure. It even seemed to use spatial technology, as the exterior gave no hint of its vast interior.
(End of Chapter)
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