Chapter 152: The Second Wizardry

Chapter 152: The Second Wizardry



"Yes!"

The middle-aged man nodded and said, "I'm an employee of the Investiture Examination Committee stationed in Minster Province. Please step into the carriage, Lord Rain."

Hmm? From the Investiture Examination Committee?

No wonder they use a dragon as their emblem on the carriage.

After all, they are a direct organization of the Senate, the Empire's highest authority.

"Alright." Lord Rain didn't dare to be presumptuous and quickly nodded, following the middle-aged man into the carriage.

Upon entering, he found that the interior of the carriage was unusually spacious, with two rows of seats facing each other, and a moderately-sized long rectangular table in between.

Lord Rain nodded and picked up the purple-golden emblem on the table, slightly larger than an imperial gold coin. The emblem depicted a knight holding a sword and shield, riding a horse, looking majestic.

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"Hmm, but to become a member of the 'Swordbearer,' there are still some uncertainties. Let's wait and see."

After all, his current strength had already surpassed Hamilton, and Hamilton had also received a similar 'Good' evaluation during his investiture examination, earning him the title of Marquis.

However, according to the principles of light refraction and reflection in elementary physics, this shouldn't occur in the same medium.

Half an hour later, Lord Rain crossed his arms and began pacing in the storage room.

He had initially thought that the one-meter-wide pot should be the hottest.

Because in the same medium, the conduction rate is constant.

"It seems that Lord Rain is likely to be a potential 'Swordbearer,'" the tailored man breathed out softly.

Wizardry 'Frosty Gale' Effect: Starting from the caster, summon an extremely cold airflow that blows forward within a range of several dozen meters, causing the temperature in the area to drop sharply in a very short time.

When Lord Rain returned home and shared this news with Lagra, the barbarian maiden couldn't help but feel delighted.

In less than a minute, Lord Rain arrived at Hamilton's office.

Hmm, the three-meter-wide pot seemed just right for a foot bath, around forty to fifty degrees.

Ten seconds later, Lord Rain voluntarily stopped the wizardry 'Inferno Field.'

He finally understood why the Envoy had made this special trip! So that was it.

In other words, unless something unexpected happens, he should at least be able to obtain the title of Marquis in this investiture examination.

Inferno Field lv1 (1/100)



After reading the information for several minutes, Lord Rain's expression turned thoughtful.

"Hmm? So soon?" Hamilton's face turned solemn.

Firstly, Lord Rain felt that the lethal range of 'Inferno Field' was quite suitable for close-range combat in the general sense.

From this perspective, it seemed that the examination content this time might be related to an island or even directly connected to the ocean.

At least, that was his impression.

Lord Rain felt that the greatest gain from this trip wasn't the one or two wizardries he learned or the precious wizardry scrolls, but the most important thing was that he gained a preliminary understanding of some aspects.

"Wait, sir, your body is unwell, so it's more appropriate for me to go. Moreover, if I want to further improve my strength, I think I need to experience more real combat tests!"

He hadn't expected that just after Lagra had approached him, someone from the church would come.

For example, the concept of affinity for mystical side energy particles, or the attitude of the Empire's upper echelons towards wizards and apprentice wizards.

This surprised Lord Rain.

After listening, Hamilton fell into deep thought and said after a pause, "Regarding the position of envoy, I'm not very clear either. After all, anyone from the Investiture Examination Committee who carries a specific task or responsibility can be considered an envoy in a province."

He mainly wanted to hear Hamilton's analysis to see what else he needed to prepare, as Hamilton had relevant experience.

Lord Rain's eyebrows rose slightly, interrupting Hamilton's sentence.

Of course, he couldn't say it like that. Hamilton looked at Lord Rain and asked seriously, "Lord Rain, are you sure you don't need some time to prepare?"

After some pleasantries, Lord Rain, Lagra, and more than ten night watchmen from Flashgold Town rode their horses and joined the group from the county town.

An elderly man with a goatee, wearing a black hunting outfit with golden trim, sat calmly in the left seat, watching Lord Rain enter the carriage.

Able to raise the air temperature to a designated degree in just a few seconds.

Lord Rain fell into deep thought.

[Your skill 'Inferno Field' has improved. Experience gained: 1]



Additionally, the map also showed that it was a large city hugging the coastline, with islands scattered around Rosby City.

Mirage is based on this principle.

"Sir, how is your body feeling?"

The first wizardry scroll had intricate lines, triangles, and circular patterns, emitting a faint chill, with a small Arcadian script (Arcadian Language) inscription beside it, reading 'Frosty Gale.'

Lord Rain could only express his deep hatred! Powerful energy?

As the saying goes, 'Apply what you learn'! Since he had learned it, he needed to find a suitable application.

Because the typical range of close combat between enemies is around two to three meters.

It's not called the Inferno Field? How can it be considered high temperature if it's not even a hundred degrees?

Evidently, this indicates that the temperature of the air around Rain is higher than other places, which is why this situation occurs. Although the medium is air, the varying temperatures cause differences in air density and humidity, resulting in varying rates of conduction.

"What?" The tailored man's eyes widened in surprise, genuinely shocked this time.

Meanwhile, the Arcadian Script beside him stated, 'Summon Hurricane.'

Additionally, Rain discovered that this was a field-type spell, which required a relatively large amount of mental energy to cast due to its prolonged duration.

Undoubtedly, the envoy had other participants to notify for the investiture examination.

After all, if it were the spell 'Scorching Touch,' the water would not only boil but also evaporate instantly.

After Rain stopped, he walked over and touched the water in the basin to check its temperature.

Effect of the spell 'Summon Hurricane': Instantly summon a powerful hurricane, attacking the area in front of the caster in a fan-shaped region.

"However, that's not the main point you should focus on."

The carriage slowly started moving.

After several consecutive failures, Rain finally succeeded once! Rain noticed that the air within a few meters around him seemed to exhibit a slight refraction effect compared to the air in more distant areas. It was difficult to discern the difference without careful observation.

Of course, there were drawbacks. In combat, it was best to keep the enemy within a range of two to three meters, preventing them from getting too close or too far away.

To measure the power of the 'Inferno Field,' Rain had already placed three basins of water on the table in advance, each positioned at a distance of one, two, and three meters from him.

"Envoy, it's an honor to meet you." Rain bowed slightly in greeting.

Just how powerful was it?

Apparently, the most lethal range of the 'Inferno Field' was around two meters. Beyond or closer than this range, the power would diminish.

At this moment, Rain finally had some free time to examine the two wizardry scrolls. He carefully took out one of the scrolls and opened it with caution.

"Doesn't that mean that the young Rain has already achieved a strength comparable to that of a seasoned knight?"

Another method involved infusing a small amount of mental energy, which was more suitable for apprentice wizards. By doing so, they could slightly manipulate the angle and range of spell release.

"Yes, sir," Rain replied, accepting the scroll and beginning to read it attentively.

(Note: Casting time: 3 seconds. Power is proportional to the caster's mental energy. The closer to the core area, the more powerful the spell. Effective lethal range: 1-3 meters.) To be honest, the power of this spell was far from what Rain had envisioned.

"Rain is indeed young and promising. Please take a look at these documents." Javiel sized Rain up and down, a smile spreading across his face as he pushed a file resembling an archive bag from the tea table towards Rain.

Was this hurricane going to slash enemies like a knife? Or would it merely blow them away? Could it even lift a cow into the sky? Rain was perplexed!

After a moment's thought, Rain shook his head slightly. These matters had nothing to do with him.

"Sorry for the disturbance. I wish you success in your examination!" Javiel said with a smile.

Rain couldn't help but silently mock him a little.

Currently, his Knight (Extraordinary) profession panel was not far from leveling up.

However, a sudden realization flashed through Rain's mind.

The temperature was already over 70 or 80 degrees, which definitely qualified as high. Additionally, if we consider human body temperature, anything above 40 degrees is considered high. Well, the master who named this spell 'Inferno Field' has won.

Could it be something stolen from his mentor Solin years ago? Or was it a trophy from a secret mission?

But at this moment, it appeared.

"Rain, this is Envoy Javiel Stewart." The tailored man introduced him.

Of course, Rain's primary concern was whether he could complete the Demon Knight mission and further enhance his strength.

"He is just a commoner. Although it's admirable for someone of his age to reach the Extraordinary level, it doesn't seem that extraordinary in the entire Minster Province."

"I thought I was injured, so I wanted you to accompany me."

This time, Viscount Hamadi did not come, so although it was a team from the county city, it was essentially the team of the Sea Goddess Church.

"Okay, I'll go and prepare." Judging from Lagra's expression, she seemed more spirited.

The difficulty had increased significantly! The visualization difficulty of the 'Scorching Touch' spell model was like learning the English alphabet 'abcd' (Will Rune) and then learning the word 'big,' while the visualization of the 'Inferno Field' was entirely different. It was like learning 'abcd' and then directly learning 'congratulation.'

"Not only that, but among those Black Flame Initiates, there is also a Black Flame Apostle. This has been confirmed by the Sea Goddess Church in Mayerst County." Javiel continued.

Additionally, Rain was puzzled as to why Adams, who specialized in negative energy, possessed these two scrolls, which were clearly ice and wind-based.

"The issue isn't too serious, but I'll need to take some time to recuperate properly over the next few days."

"Alright, Sir Rain, please be punctual. Arriving late will disqualify you from the Investiture Examination."

Perhaps there's some border friction with the emerging Eagle Federation? Rain shook his head slightly, unaware of the details. He would only find out upon reaching Rosby City.

"As for the Demon Knight, leave it to the Temple Knights from the Church. You'll just need to handle some surveillance work."

If he narrowed the scope further to civilians of around fifteen years old, it seemed... there wasn't a single one!

Additionally, Rain discovered that the temperature within the force field rose extremely quickly, akin to the combined effect of a microwave and an air fryer.

Right away, Rain briefly recounted the people he met and the conversations he had to Hamilton.

Soon, Rain began contemplating the suitable scenarios for this magic.

"However... since you're about to participate in the Investiture Examination, it's best to..."

This indicated that the temperature of the 'Inferno Field' magic was likely much lower than that of the 'Scorching Touch' magic.

Upon seeing Rain enter, Hamilton smiled and said, "Rain, what brings you here? I was just about to send someone to look for you, but here you are."

The water in the two-meter-wide basin was around seventy to eighty degrees Celsius, quite hot to the touch, but surprisingly, the water in the one-meter-wide basin was almost the same temperature as the three-meter-wide one.

"For instance, in aquatic environments, heavy knight plate armor can sometimes be cumbersome. So, I suggest you prepare a set of leather armor."

The icon's border glowed slightly, and the symbol on it was a blurry figure wearing a hood, surrounded by an oval, transparent, eggshell-like membrane.

After some thought, Rain decided to give it a try.

"Sir, the Demon Knight mission shouldn't take too long. I believe I'll have ample time to prepare after returning."

"Oh, and this is the emblem for the Investiture Examination. Please keep it safe." Javier pointed at the tea table.

Hamilton glanced at Rain.

This was the first time Rain had heard of it.

For the entire day, Rain mostly studied the new 'Inferno Field' magic and read the books and materials from Adams.

Soon, Rain saw a silver-robed elder with a heavy book, surrounded by silver-armored knights. It was Father Rudolf, whom he had met before.

After all, his injuries were not minor, and he needed a few days to recover. Sending Rain in his place was undoubtedly the best choice.

So, Rain rode his horse to Captain Mateo's side and said, "Once we reach the target area, Mateo, make sure everyone stays alert."

Meanwhile, below the Apprentice Wizard (Extraordinary) panel, a new icon appeared above the 'Scorching Touch' icon.

As soon as Rain entered, he was greeted by the strong scent of herbs, reminding him that Hamilton had been seriously injured the night before.

Rain understood that it was time for their conversation.

To his disappointment, none of the three basins showed signs of boiling.

The intricate patterns were similar, but the energy emanating from this scroll was completely different from the previous one.

There were two ways to activate a wizardry scroll: tearing it open, suitable for everyone, including ordinary people;

"Rain, based on your assembly location, it's highly likely that this batch of Investiture Examination will involve the sea. You have about ten days to prepare."

After a moment's thought, a radiant smile appeared on Rain's face.

Fortunately, according to the map in the materials, it was located next to Mayerst County. The journey, according to the route, would take about five days by horse, not too far.

Generally, if the combat lasted for more than ten seconds, the opponent would start sweating profusely, showing signs of heat exhaustion. Even though a Knight's extraordinary physique was several times that of an ordinary person, their combat effectiveness would inevitably decline significantly over time!

"Envoy, why did you specifically want to see Rain?"

The highest recorded temperature in the Sahara Desert was 58°C. It's important to note that many temperature references, like seventy to eighty degrees, usually refer to ground temperature, not air temperature.

Additionally, he didn't know if he would be assigned a solo mission or a team mission, so Rain had to prepare thoroughly.

Rain nodded and continued, "That's good. The Investiture Examination Committee is looking for me."

Regarding such vague statements...

Before long, a long procession slowly entered Flashgold Town from the north county town. Based on their attire, they were from the Sea Goddess Church.

Rain nodded in agreement.

Instead of returning to the second-floor storeroom, Rain decided to visit Hamilton in the town administration first.

At this moment, the system prompt followed:

"As you command, Lieutenant!" Mateo was delighted to hear Rain's arrangement.

After putting away the two wizardry scrolls, Rain took out the book about the 'Inferno Field' magic again and carefully studied it.

Rain, despite having raised his mental energy to 20 points and perceiving and guiding the fire energy particles around him much faster than the previous time, found it extremely challenging to visualize the 'Inferno Field' spell model in its entirety.

Inside the carriage, the tailored man asked curiously:

"Even at Rain's age, being able to defeat an apostle-level expert is quite rare, even in the entire Minster Province."

"Hmm? That's quite a feat!" The tailored man showed a hint of surprise.

Perhaps he could visit the Bat Market again and might find some suitable potions or artifacts for use in aquatic environments.

【You have learned a new skill - Inferno Field】

This is an investiture examination, not a life-or-death trial! Hamilton thought to himself.

Eliminate those occupying the islands?

However, Rain was confident in his abilities.

"Alright then!" Hamilton nodded in agreement.

She had been waiting for this day for far too long.

Additionally, with the church members accompanying them, safety was naturally more assured. After all, they were experts in handling mystical incidents, with their rich experience.

As they ventured deeper into the Night Song Forest, approaching the target area, Rain noticed that everyone, especially the Night Watch members from Flashgold Town who had come with him, were more or less tense.

"Hmm? Isn't that Sir Hamilton?"

"Also, if nothing unexpected happens tomorrow, I'll be accompanying you." Rain added after some thought.

"By the way, Rain, the messenger from the county town just informed me that tomorrow, Father Rudolf from the Sea Goddess Church will be leading a team to the Night Song Forest again to deal with the Demon Knight."

He seemed to have misunderstood the temperature.

Javier smiled and said, "Well, the latest news is that the young Rain has recently defeated several Black Flame Cultivators single-handedly, thwarting their operation."

Frost magic?

Since there was only one scroll of each equivalent effect, it meant Rain couldn't test the actual effects of the scroll in advance.

However, Rain thought for a moment.

"No need, I think I've memorized it. Thank you, Envoy."

Since Rain's first spell, 'Scorching Touch,' was also a fire spell, it was natural for him to compare the 'Inferno Field' and 'Scorching Touch' spell models.

After all, he had the system's assistance, and a successful attempt meant it was engraved in his mind. He could steadily improve without worrying about forgetting, regressing, or encountering other issues like regular apprentice wizards.

Envoy?

Because, according to meteorological definitions, temperatures above 35° were considered hot.

Inferno Field lv1 effect: Consumes a certain amount of mental energy to manipulate fire energy particles in a specific spell model, creating hot air within a certain range around the host for about a minute.

First, the time and location of the investiture examination: Half a month later, in Rosby City, the county town of Rosby County, in Minster Province.

Seeing that Rain had finished reading, the envoy named Javier spoke up: "Due to confidentiality requirements, I cannot give you these materials. If you haven't memorized them, you can read them again now."

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For example, could it instantly freeze seawater?

Rain couldn't immediately judge the rank of this position.

Your strength still needs improvement?

"Thank you, Envoy." Rain took the proof token and left the carriage.

【You have studied the Inferno Field, and your understanding has improved!】

Before this, Rain could say, was a chaotic mess. The next morning, Rain and Lagra arrived early at the town's administration hall, accompanying Hamilton, awaiting the church team's arrival.

Soon, the luxurious carriage disappeared at the end of the road. After seeing them off, Rain's mind began planning the necessary preparations, the information from the file bag deeply imprinted in his mind.

Secondly, it seemed unsuitable for dealing with archers and other long-range attackers.

From the description, it seemed like an area-of-effect spell with considerable power, but the extent of the mentioned dramatic temperature drop was unclear.

"He's injured, so this time, I'll be leading the team." Rain explained.

From this perspective, the 'Inferno Field' didn't seem so useless after all.

"Additionally, there may be other situations you need to consider carefully."

However, it was apparent that he was a high-ranking noble.

For ordinary people like them, mystical incidents were often beyond their control. If they encountered unreasonable superiors who treated them as the main force, the consequences could be dire, with heavy casualties.

Meanwhile.

At the edge of the Night Song Forest.

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

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