Super Magician: The Magic Network Collapsed Again at the Start

Chapter 205 Shield Master
'Isn't this the core knowledge of the Blue Flame Order?' Anser frowned, sensing that things were getting a little complicated.

He picked up the spellbook and carefully read through it, discovering that it contained detailed information about changing one's class to a Spellslayer.

From material extraction, potion making, magic ink, and magic tattooing, to ritual arrays, bloodline development, and spell mastery, everything is covered in detail and specificity.

Moreover, this was not the initial experimental version; the professional system was relatively mature, and while the negative effects were still present, they were not fatal.

'Did Star Demon steal this, or did he also join the Blue Flame Order?' Anser was filled with doubt.

He once thought that Star Demon's ambush of him was a coincidence, but now it seems that Star Demon deliberately chose the right target.

If Star Demon hadn't been unable to recall his own name, he would have thought the Blue Flame Order had its eye on him.

He turned to the page on magical tattoos, where the most important material was the blood of "bloodline creatures," a broad category that included warlocks, dragons, fairies, and demons.

Among them, those of the same bloodline have the best compatibility, followed by dragons.

'The Star Demon's race is demonic.' He was somewhat puzzled. 'Could it be that he's already used the potion?'

He knew too little information to deduce what had happened, but he didn't dwell on it. He put the spellbook into his dragon-skin pouch, not intending to let anyone else see it.

This thing is very disadvantageous to warlocks; only a fool would spread it.

He himself wouldn't take on such a half-finished profession. The Cursed Sorcerer is far inferior to the genuine Cursed Fire Sorcerer, and its potential is probably not high.

However, this spellbook is still very valuable, as it includes detailed knowledge of magical tattoos and several tattoo examples, making it highly practical.

After all, the magic tattoo is the core part of the job change ceremony, and there can be no mistakes.

The "Spell-Enhancing Tattoo" is particularly versatile. It can tattoo a spell of up to level 5 onto the skin, which can be activated directly without the need for any materials.

After the spell ends, the tattoo will disappear from the skin; it is a one-time consumable.

This method is not exclusive to magicians; other spellcasters can also use it. Its essence is spell projection, and the magic ink is merely a medium.

'Give everyone a fireball tattoo?' Anser thought of many uses in an instant.

Magic tattoos can not only enhance the strength of subordinates, but can also be sold to outsiders. Who wouldn't want to have a trump card to save their life?

He plans to experiment with it when he has time, and if the cost is not high, it could be widely implemented.

Aside from these books, the captain's cabin contained only a few exquisite tarot decks and nothing else.

Anser rummaged through the books and actually found a divination book called "Visconti's Astrology," compiled by a prophetic mage named Visconti.

The book includes basic usage techniques for various divination tools, and is quite basic.

'Perfect opportunity to learn.' He put the books and tarot cards into his dragon-skin bag so he could look them up anytime.

Outside the captain's cabin is a circular porthole nearly one meter in diameter that cannot be opened or closed, but through the translucent magic crystal, one can see the distant horizon and the calm Sea of ​​Falling Stars.

'This is a good location.'

He used his magic to clean the sheets and blankets, then sat down by the crystal window, letting his mind wander.

The ninth symbol on the silver die is already more than half lit up; it seems I still need to wander around a bit more.

Open the character card; the experience pool has reached 7136. The previous battle yielded over 6000 experience points, mainly from the Tauren.

The pirate captain is a shrewd brute. If a real fight breaks out, his Dragonfly ship will probably be lost, but none of the pirates will be able to return alive.

This is why Flight is given a higher priority than Fireball.

This amount of experience was far from enough to level up a warlock, so after a moment's thought, he decided to level up his paladin first. He clicked on the paladin tab, and an upgrade prompt popped up:

[Should I upgrade my level?]

"Yes!"

The experience in the experience pool rapidly diminished, eventually leaving only 3536.

[Level Up: Paladin Rank 4!]

You have acquired a new specialization; you can now learn a shaping spell.

The upgrade to level 4 is not significant, and there are no new professional abilities.

Prioritizing strengthening his new specialization, he selected "Shield Master" after screening.

[Shield Master]: General Feat

Prerequisite: Shield training.

You gain the following benefits:
"Attribute Value Boost": Your Strength +1, up to a maximum of 20.

"Shield Bash": You are skilled in the use of a shield. In melee combat, you can skillfully use your shield to charge up a strike and force the target to make a power saving throw. If the target fails, they will be knocked back or fall to the ground.

"Intervention Shield": It's not an easy thing to hurt a Shield Master.

When you are affected by an effect and make a Dexterity save, if the save is successful, you can use the shield to avoid the remaining damage by reacting.

This specialty elevates his shield-using skills to a master level, allowing him to survive even when engaged by combatants through techniques such as blocking and deflecting.

If you are hit by spells that require agility saving throws, such as Burning Hand, Dragon's Breath, or Fireball, you can use your shield to block the shockwave and spreading magical damage as long as you can avoid the center of the explosion. This is quite effective.

Fortunately, Anser also has a legendary shield, which, combined with this class feat, can maximize its value.

"Secret Resonance" also comes with a power-building spell, but it's only at the first level, since only level 5 paladins can master second-level spells.

However, he had already mastered most of the first-level evocation spells, and after a simple selection, he chose "Witchcraft Arrow".

This is a focused, sustained attack spell that fires a blue energy spear infused with shattered magic at a creature within casting range, creating a persistent arc of lightning between the caster and the target.

首次命中后造成2d12（2-24）点闪电伤害，之后可以持续“电击”目标，每次造成1d12点闪电伤害，直至目标脱离施法距离。

This is a single-target attack spell. Once you catch someone, you can continuously unleash lightning strikes through lightning arcs, making it very useful in one-on-one combat.

[Specialty: Shield Mastery, Natural Magic: Witchcraft Arrow, Confirm?]

"confirm!"

The next moment, a vast and mighty force of elements descended from the sky along the elemental oath, swirling around him endlessly, like circles of magnificent rainbows.

Time slipped away quietly, and a quarter of an hour passed quickly.

The dazzling halo that filled the entire captain's cabin contracted in concentric circles, merging into Anser's skin until it became imperceptible.

Anser opened his eyes, took out the [Protection of Euryale] and waved it around. A faint white-gold light clung to the card and its edges, giving it an indestructible feel.

'not bad.'

It has to be said that the part-time jobs before level four are really cost-effective. You only need a few thousand experience points to get two specializations and a bunch of powerful traits.

(End of this chapter)