Am I a god-tier talent in all my professions?

Chapter 137 Welfare
Are these two putting on a show?
I haven't agreed to anything yet.

“Your Majesty, if I defeat him, I should be able to choose whether or not to be the chief mage.”

"Haha...of course you can."

“But you don’t seem to understand how prestigious the title of Chief Mage of our Kingdom of Loren is.”

Oh……

So, is the person in front of me the strongest magician in the Kingdom of Loren?

The strongest isn't a level 6 mage?

Loren, a level 6 mage, was someone he had met once before; he was Fize, the president of the Mage Guild.

Fize was also a Loren.

The person before me is not Fize, and given his reputation, he is probably not a level 6 mage.

That would most likely be level 5.

Lu Cang said to the person in front of him, "I am not a pure magician; I may use methods from other professions."

"Being able to hold multiple jobs is your own skill."

The chief mage, known as the Pillar of Calamity, responded: "Of course I wouldn't say you should only use magic."

"Is this the battlefield?"

Lotdan looked pleased and said, "That's right, right here."

Lu Cang took out the Staff of the Void Spirit Ring Star.

The current Void Ring Staff has a tip that resembles a sharp spear, which Aijin modified for himself, so that it can be used as a spear.

The thought of Lu Cang using the Void Spirit Starwood for close combat made Ai Jin feel a little heartbroken.

"Alright, then please enlighten me."

The instant the words fell.

Lu Cang had already appeared in front of the pillar of calamity.

"Source Body - Flash of Light (Tier 4) (LV: 301)"

Lu Cang did make some progress on this journey.

Under Izzy's tutelage, his progress on the journey was nothing short of terrifying.

"Invincible Style - Third Form: Breaking Army Heavy Slash"

As he reached him, Lu Cang swept the Void Spirit Ring Star Staff across!

He swung the staff with the same heavy weight as wielding a giant sword!
As it was swung, spells lit up on the staff!
That's when.

Lu Cang's intuition sent him a warning very quickly!
Without a second thought, Lu Cang immediately withdrew his attack!
At the same time, his body retreated at lightning speed, while falling rocks, giant walls, ice water balls, and shadow swamps were unleashed!

It instantly enveloped it completely!

"Fifth-order Root Magic".

"All of these are my laws."

Swish!
Lu Cang found himself losing control of all his magic in an instant, and almost simultaneously, all the magic he had released came crashing down on him like a tidal wave!

tsk...

No wonder he's so confident.

The root of magic that controls others.

As expected of a magician, they always manage to surprise me.

However, control over these magic spells has been taken away.

The unexpected onslaught seemed to Lu Cang as if it were happening in slow motion; Lu Cang's thought process was now incredibly fast.

In Lu Cang's eyes, the vast majority of the enemy's actions were in slow motion.

He had already set up a trap to trigger the spell on the front.

This danger doesn't pose a life-threatening threat to me, but I'd better avoid it if I can.

The white membrane that flashed across his body just now was a magic shield that deflected the attack.
That's really insidious. If I had used my own combat technique to attack directly, I would have been attacking myself.

The white film had already disappeared by then; the rebound spell only lasted for a moment.

"Source Body - A Flash of Light"

Snapped--

With a crackling sound, Lu Cang's body flashed and he appeared behind the pillar of calamity.

All the spells controlled by the pillar of calamity continued to bombard forward.

Compared to the instant white flash, the fourth-order instant light flash is much faster.

Invincible Style - Breaking Army Heavy Slash!
The heavy club swept across again!

boom!
The shield on the side of the pillar shattered like glass!
boom!
This time, the Void Spirit Starwood struck the Pillar of Calamity squarely.

A tremendous force was unleashed!

The figure flew through the air and crashed into the wall in the distance inside the palace!

Lu Cang stood still, holding his staff.

This is not a battle arena where people die when they are killed.

Lu Cang did not intend to pursue the enemy with the intention of killing them.

So I'll stop here.

As for those spells that were blasting into the distance, Lu Cang simply unleashed "Source: Flash of Light," transforming it into Void Devouring, which swallowed up these spells that had lost control and were flying around erratically.

"ended."

The entire battle was brutal.

The first time I got close, I was caught off guard by a premeditated attack. The second time, I circled around behind him and sent him flying with a single blow.

Lu Cang gazed at the figure sliding down the wall in the distance.

This guy.

He was rough around the edges but actually quite shrewd; he deliberately provoked me, trying to make me careless...

In reality, a trap had already been set up, and knowing in advance that he possessed combat skills and physical abilities, he specifically chanted a counter-shield in advance.

The characteristic of a level 5 mage is that they can chant in advance, and after chanting, they can temporarily hold off on casting the spell and wait for a period of time before casting it.

This timeframe varies from person to person.

Some people can only hold their breath for a few seconds, while others can hold it for several minutes.

If I really thought he was reckless, I'm afraid I've really fallen for his trick. If he hit me with that stick, the force would bounce back and I probably wouldn't feel good either.

But it's a pity...

My intuition is too sharp; I know danger is imminent, so I never fall for it.

Being able to foresee all dangers is ultimately too overpowered.

"Haha, brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!"

"Lord Jie, do you still have any complaints?"

Two healing mages were already surrounding Jiezhu, tending to his wounds.

He sat on the ground, weakly shaking his head: "Your Majesty, are you really determined to do this? I have served Loren for so many years."

"What do you mean by that, Lord Jiezhu? Have you forgotten how you rose to power in the first place?"

Lotdan's smile carried a hint of coldness.

"Wasn't it you who challenged for the top spot back then, forcing Amon to step down?"

Perhaps it was due to the storage and the cold month, but the temperature in the entire hall seemed to have dropped a few degrees.

Jiezhu opened his mouth twice, but could not utter a word.

In the end, he could only lower his head and say, "Yes... I understand."

"Haha, Jie Zhuqing, don't feel sorry for yourself. Lu Cang has become the chief mage, so you're not without a place to go. You can assist Lu Cangqing then, and your treatment will naturally be just as good."

Lu Cang watched the conversation between the emperor and his ministers from the sidelines.

Ugh……

What I dislike most is this kind of world of fame and fortune, the power struggles, the backstabbing and scheming—I have absolutely no interest in it.

Moreover, they are easily envied and attract inexplicable hostility.

It's easy to defend against open robbery, but hard to guard against hidden arrows. Even you might want to poison someone else, let alone someone more ruthless.

In that case, you'll become a thorn in people's side, and you'll have to be on guard against people at all times.

Lotdan then looked at Lu Cang.

His eyes seemed to read Lu Cang's mind, and he simply smiled and said, "Lu Cangqing, don't be in such a hurry to refuse."

"I'll send someone to take you there so you can see for yourself the benefits you can get. You can make a decision after you've seen it."

Lu Cang glanced at the Void Ring Star Staff in his hand.

That's what he thought, but Lu Cang didn't intend to firmly refuse.

Ultimately, we need to examine things carefully before drawing a conclusion.

"Then thank you, Your Majesty."

"Haha, why be so respectful? When you grow into a powerful being like Iz, our Kingdom of Loren will just be a stepping stone for you. We can just call each other brothers."

Lu Cang observed that the king before him was only twenty-six or twenty-seven years old...

It was mentioned in the national history of Loren.

From the death of the old king to his ascension to the throne, only five years had passed.

Lu Cang felt the gazes of those around him, but did not respond to the brotherly address he was given. He simply said politely, "Thank you for your kind words, Your Majesty."

Lotdan didn't insist, he just smiled and waved.

Soon, someone came to guide him.

He led himself out.

……

Watching Lu Cang's retreating figure.

Lotdan then produced several sheets of white paper covered with writing.

It records all the investigations about Lu Cang.

"Hehe, it's really hard to imagine... so many amazing feats, all done by an eight-year-old child."

If one awakens early, the resulting power will be immense.

It would be such a waste to prohibit early awakening because of a minor hidden danger.

There's only been one player like Messer in all these years, hasn't there?
Moreover, Messer's original intention was simply to seek the root cause, not to kill.

As king, Lothar naturally knew many secrets about those who awakened early.

In reality, those who awaken early, once observed and controlled, only exhibit paranoia and a ruthless pursuit of their principles.

However, this obsession can actually be controlled to some extent through treatment and medication.

Moreover, this kind of obsession doesn't necessarily lead to murder, nor does it necessarily lead to extremes.

For example, the principles of the Guardians, and the principles of the Healers.

What does obsessively adhering to these principles have to do with murder?
This approach of condemning everyone without giving them any advance warning is far too hasty.

If we advance Loren's awakening age from 16 to 8...

How many geniuses like Lu Cang can emerge?

Perhaps it's because Lu Cang was originally a genius, and his early awakening is what makes him so powerful...

But what if all of Loren's billions of citizens awakened at the age of 8?

With such a huge number, isn't it possible to produce one, ten, or even a hundred more Lu Cangs?

However, premature awakening, besides spiritual contamination, can also cause permanent physical damage and lead to more problems after ascending to a higher level.

With so many problems remaining unresolved, it's ultimately impossible to implement a nationwide policy allowing people to change jobs at age 8...

Changing jobs at age 8 without a healing ability comparable to a level 6 healer is almost tantamount to death.

Lotdan crumpled the paper in his hand and burned it as flames.

This matter... cannot be rushed; it requires careful consideration.

Below the stage, a courtier raised his voice to request a memorial.

"Your Majesty, aren't the conditions you promised Lu Cang a bit too generous?"

“You have already given him the national treasure, the Void Spirit Star Wood.”

"They promise him so much power, yet they don't let him exercise the corresponding obligations. If he enjoys enough of that power, he'll just leave..."

Lothar looked down at his ministers who were offering their advice.

"This little guy's potential is considered to be no less than Izparut's. Don't you know what that means?"

"And besides, haven't you figured it out yet?"

Lotdan glanced back, but said nothing more.

At that moment, Izzy was talking to An through the door behind them.

Some things shouldn't be said casually.

The monarch of a nation remained silent and avoided speaking out.

……

The deep red velvet carpet felt like walking on clouds.

The corridor is spacious and grand, with a ceiling height of twenty meters, so that even a giant could walk through it without it feeling crowded.

"This is your residence."

Oh, do you have a residence within the palace in Loren?
A completely independent palace, mainly in red and white tones, noble and elegant.

"The king will provide you with a butler and thirty-five servants to attend to the affairs of your residence and your daily life."

A butler?
Thirty-five servants?

"If you think it's too little, you can add more, but for a palace of this size, it's more than enough for things like gardening, feeding the horses, and cleaning."

Lu Cang suppressed his astonishment and simply nodded slightly: "Yes."

After surveying the palace, the attendant led Lu Cang through a forest within the palace grounds.

It must be said that the palace in Loren is truly enormous.

There was actually a small forest inside. Deep within the forest, they came to a heavily guarded building.

After showing their pass tokens, the soldiers stationed outside the gate quickly made way for them.

The seal on the door was broken.

"This is the forbidden library. Most of the forbidden books sealed by the Kingdom of Loren are here."

"Only the King, the Prime Minister, Anzheng, and...you in the future are qualified to enter and browse the books in this library."

"Is Izparut not qualified?"

"Heh, Lady Izparut is not qualified either."

Because they're not Loren?

Lu Cang glanced at the library and saw that there weren't many books, only about a thousand, but many of them contained secrets.

Moreover, even if they weren't kept secret, the contents recorded in these books would probably be extraordinary.

Otherwise, it wouldn't have been listed as a banned book.

After viewing the forbidden books, they took Lu Cang to the Royal Library.

The massive, spire-shaped building is also subject to restrictions.

Stepping into the Royal Library, one can see rows of bookshelves and a vast collection of books.

"The books here can only be borrowed by a very small number of members. They are a collection of various fine books gathered by the Kingdom of Loren over the past two thousand years... containing in-depth knowledge in many fields."

Lu Cang's senses subconsciously swept over it.

Not finding any trace of Parly, I couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief.

After visiting the library, you'll find the Alchemy Hall, the Enchantment Hall, the Forging Hall, and so on...

Given Lu Cang's status, he could hire a level 5 apothecary to make medicine for him for free, a level 5 enchanter to enchant his armor, and a level 5 blacksmith to forge armor that fit him perfectly.

Of course, the labor cost is waived.

You still need to pay for the materials yourself.

However, even if you pay out of pocket, you can get a portion reimbursed by the Kingdom.

Finally, we arrived at the Royal Mage Tower.

The Mage Tower is a giant tower that can be seen from afar outside the city before entering Knoroa City.

Step inside the Mage Tower.

The first thing Lu Cang saw was the mages coming and going, all dressed in mage robes...

"This is a place where magicians gather and exchange ideas."

"It is also the center of magic in Loren."

"As the chief mage, you are one of the most powerful people in this tower."

"One of several?"

"Yes, those of equal status to you include Fize, the president of the Mage Association, and Izparut, the strongest registered mage in the Adventurers' Association."

These two people.

It seems that the position of chief mage is indeed very, very high.

So it seems that guy named Jiezhu...

Could he really be a strong person?
But the gap between him and Izzy is too big, isn't it? How can they have equal power?
However, Lu Cang thought about it carefully again and realized that among the magicians he knew, he was below Iz and Fize.

It seems there are no other magicians left?

Indeed, compared to Izparut, other magicians are simply worlds apart; they can't compare.

Lu Cang's senses swept through the mage tower, scrutinizing the tower filled with mages.

The academic atmosphere at the temple is indeed very strong.

No wonder Loren became a leading magical empire.

Oh?
Suddenly, Lu Cang sensed a familiar figure.

Dusk?

Hunmu was teaching a group of students who looked to be around eighteen or nineteen years old in the mage tower.

The stick clattered against the fire-writing board, and Hunmu's voice roared, vaguely audible as he said something like, "Teaching you is like teaching pigs."

He's really in the capital?
Thanks to his spatial origin magic, Lu Cang would have had a really hard time winning against Luluwei.

Hunmu's theory was actually quite refreshing for Lu Cang.

It's a pity that there was a time limit for battles during the God of War Cup, so the exchanges weren't deep enough.

If given the chance, Lu Cang really wanted to have a more in-depth discussion with him.

He was highly skilled in spatial magic, which is precisely the most difficult problem to solve in magic.

Izzy himself said that even he only had a superficial understanding of spatial magic.

"At the Mage Tower, you can take on challenges to earn contribution points, which can then be redeemed for rewards."

"Many mages also come here to seek magical help, such as to discuss magical issues together and to study spells."

"As the chief mage, you will receive 10,000 gold coins as your monthly salary, and you also have the right to convert this salary into 1000 contribution points for the Mage Tower."

Lu Cang roughly understood the function of the mage tower.

From this perspective, the Mage Tower is indeed a good place; there's no need to try your luck in the Battle Arena to find someone to talk to.

Soon, the other party led him up to the fifteenth floor or higher.

"This is your office area."

"However, you shouldn't be bothered with general chores, and you are free to do whatever you want."

"On the sixteenth floor are the insights and understandings of various sages on the origins collected by Loren, including both compiled reflections and handwritten notes from moments of inspiration."

"You have the right to read these manuscripts."

"In addition, the King will provide you with a contact list, which registers the contact information of powerful figures in various fields within the Kingdom of Loren."

"If you need to communicate, His Majesty the King can arrange a meeting for you."

Indeed... it is comprehensive.

Lu Cang couldn't find a reason to refuse; basically, the Kingdom of Loren could provide whatever he needed.

"The king said you don't need to give an answer immediately."

"Knoloa is very large, you can wander around the city as much as you like, the gates of Loren are always open to you."

Sigh, it's really hard to refuse such a kind invitation.

Lu Cang: "Hmm, that's fine too."

"Please go back and report this to me. I will give you a reply in a while."

The guide bowed to Lu Cang.

He then left alone.

Lu Cang stood inside the mage tower, looking down at the tower with its layered, ring-shaped structure.

The scale of this building is truly spectacular.

But it is not a true wonder.

"Never mind, there will be plenty of opportunities to come here in the future."

……

Lu Cang left the mage tower, and the streets outside were covered in snow.

But there were quite a few pedestrians.

Many people were wrapped in thick clothes, and Lu Cang could sense a strong fire element emanating from them.

They must have used a magical item to keep warm.

A world with magic is so convenient.

In this kind of weather, without proper insulation, even level three or four adventurers could freeze to death in the wild.

However, the temperature inside the city was noticeably not that low.

Lu Cang can freely control the fire element, and the robe itself has a cold-proof effect.

They weren't affected.

Following the map's directions, Lu Cang quickly traveled across the Sky Bridge and soon arrived at the Grand Library of Knoloa.

The moment I stepped through the library doors.

Lu Cang immediately released his senses and scanned the entire space of the library.

"He's not here?"

Pali is not here.

Lu Cang almost subconsciously assumed that Pali would be "waiting" for him in the library of Knoloa.

Is this considered wishful thinking?

Lu Cang made a self-deprecating remark.

Instead of taking it to heart, he began searching for books in the library that contained cryptic knowledge.

In short, let's borrow these books first.

From approximately millions of books, a dozen or so were finally selected that contained hidden knowledge.

Lu Cang didn't rush to read it immediately.

Instead, he calmly put the book back into the container and walked toward the main temple of the Church of Life.

The Church of Life - The Hall of Healing

"Little Lu Cang, you've come to see me?"

"Yes, I'll go visit Sister Kumironi."

Because of the Church of Death, Kumironi had to attend a short meeting at the church after arriving in Knoloa.

The meeting has just ended, and Kumiloni is now helping to treat some of the patients taken in by the church.

Kumironi is also one of the very few healers who can cure some terminal illnesses.

This world has healers, most illnesses are easily cured, and the vast majority of people are healthy.

However, there are still some extremely difficult and complicated diseases that are hard to treat.

"Lord Kumironi... I really don't know what I would do without you."

"You are our savior!"

The patient knelt on the ground, clutching Kumiloni's sleeve and weeping bitterly.

It seems they really need Cumroni.

"Sister Kumironi."

What do you think of Loren?

Kumiloni: "Hmm, it's alright."

"The livelihoods of the vast majority of the people are guaranteed, and they do not have to worry about foreign invasion at any time."

"Sister Kumironi, if I were to join the Kingdom of Loren, what suggestions would you have?"

Kumiloni thought for a moment.

He replied, "That's great."

“You don’t need to be like that guy Izzy. He always has some strange principles of his own. Actually, I think it would be good for you to join Loren.”

"You don't need to feel restricted by joining Loren. In this world, the only thing that can truly restrict a person is insufficient strength."

Receiving such a response from Kumironi, Lu Cang breathed a sigh of relief.

I chatted with Kumironi for a while and learned more about Loren's situation.

He also watched as Cumironi treated a steady stream of patients.

Throughout the journey, Kumiloni didn't actually make a move much.

To put it bluntly, Izzy and the others won't get hurt at all.

Even before he got injured, it was Obardes who was the first to hold on.

Even after getting through this hurdle, he would still be injured before he could receive treatment at Kumironi.

and so……

Kumironi treated mostly the small animals he encountered along the way, or the injured adventurers he met in the villages where he stayed overnight.

After bidding farewell to Kumironi, Lu Cang spent the rest of his time wandering around Knoloa.

The White Tower, the Mage Tower, and the Observatory are the three great towers in Knoloa.

I've heard that the observatory is the domain of fortune tellers, and there are many fortune tellers who specialize in astronomy.

The White Pagoda is a gathering place for scholars and a sacred place for high-level research. Many monks are also members of the White Pagoda.

In addition, the Church of Life also took over a large area of ​​land outside the city of Knolloa, a land of growth and a blessed place for growers.

On his first day there, Lu Cang didn't rush into studying.

Instead, they thoroughly learned about the local customs and culture of Knolloa.

……

the next day.

Lu Cang arrived at the palace again, this time entering through the main gate.

"Haha, Lu Cangqing, you're back so soon?"

Are you satisfied with the conditions I've offered?

"If you have any complaints, please feel free to speak up!"

Lu Cang, being extremely polite, said, "Your Majesty's conditions are indeed very good. I just want to confirm again the obligations I need to fulfill."

"If I agree to your conditions, am I as free as you say?"

Lotterdam: "Of course."

"You can do whatever you want, as long as you don't deny your relationship with my Kingdom of Loren, don't sell out our country's intelligence to foreign countries, and don't leak our country's secrets to others. Everything else is up to you."

"As for the title of Chief Mage, you should just consider it an empty title that only enjoys power."

Lotterdam's promise was undeniably weighty and resounding.

Lu Cang could hear a chorus of gurgling sounds from the audience, their eyes filled with envy.

(End of this chapter)