Above the mage

Chapter 182 Rune Construction

[Secondary Illusion] is the first illusion-type trick that Gaode has ever seen.

At the level of magic, the number of illusion spells is pitifully small.

Therefore, even disregarding the spell's effects, the mere fact that it's classified as "Illusion" is enough to earn [Lesser Illusion] the title of a rare spell.

This is a spell that is more of a utility spell and does not deal damage.

However, if used well, it can definitely produce amazing effects that damage spells cannot achieve in many situations.

In fact, it is precisely these bizarre and varied functional spells that have earned the mage the reputation of being "omnipotent".

【Magic Blast】, the king of magic damage.

This one title alone is already impressive enough, no further explanation needed.

【Friendship Skill】 is also a functional spell.

"Wouldn't it be incredibly advantageous to use a friendship spell before negotiating prices?" This was Gaode's first reaction upon seeing the spell.

However, he had to hurry and run away, otherwise he would be beaten up sooner or later. This was his second thought.

Of course, bargaining is just one of the many uses of "friendship skills".

In short, this is an extremely powerful spell.

However, the negative effects are equally powerful.

A friend for a minute can turn into an enemy that lasts for who knows how long.

At least in Gaode's opinion, the name "Enmity Making Techniques" is more suitable for it than "Friendship Making Techniques".

Frostbite, like Insect Swarm, excels in being a "targeted skill".

It comes with "100% hit rate" and "immediate effect".

[Frostbite] has no casting trajectory; as long as the target is within casting range, it will take effect on the target.

But for Gaode Maps, the value of [Frostbite] goes beyond that.

This is a spell that can be used in conjunction with [Freezing Ray+]!

Using the 100% hit rate [Frostbite] to stack freeze damage first makes it easier for [Freeze Ray+] to trigger the freeze effect.

[Poison Gas Spray]. This is the only spell in Gaode that deals visual effects, and I don't understand why it's "rare".

The specific effects may only be felt after the spell model is constructed and tested in the spell testing field.

【Blade Burst】, an area-of-effect spell.

For magic tricks, the area-of-effect damage effect is very "rare".

Although its properties are actually more protective.

[Temporarily borrowing goodness], Gao De would call it "holding on to the last breath".

Spells that can save lives are good spells, and their rarity is beyond question.

【Moonlight Arrow】 comes with additional damage bonus and marking function.

The Death Knell also comes with extra damage, making it especially suitable for "adding insult to injury".

After reviewing all nine rare spells and gaining a general understanding of them, Gao De immediately began constructing spell models one by one.

Frost Gold Moon, 3rd.

Gao De opened the door to the first-level training room, a look of joy flashing in his eyes.

Just now, his guiding technique broke through again, and his total magical power reached 19 spells.

At this moment, Gaode is only one small level away from perfecting the Guiding Method.

Based on the current progress, he will definitely be promoted to a third-class mage apprentice by next month.

If it's early, it's at the beginning of the month; if it's late, it's at the end of the month

I just don't know how long the application process for the Ascension Water will take. Gaode doesn't doubt whether it can pass the application; it's just worried about the time required for the process.

If the top-ranked freshman with the highest academic credits and a 14-year-old third-class mage apprentice cannot apply for a bottle of Ascension Water, then who else is qualified?

After making a breakthrough in his spiritual practice, Gao De received another pleasant surprise upon returning to his dormitory.

After practicing for more than half a year, he finally drew a complete composite rune consisting of 5 basic runes on a piece of lacquered jade paper the size of a fingernail for the first time.

Skills are something that, once you have one, you can have another.

After the first success, the next step is to practice and then improve the success rate.

Taking advantage of the momentum, Gao De immediately cast another [Divine Guidance+] on himself, entered a flow state, and began his second attempt at a classic composite rune.

Another ten days have quietly passed.

Over the past ten days, Gaode successfully constructed the spell models for all nine rare tricks, accumulating his spell count to 41.

Subsequently, with the assistance of [Divine Guidance+], he mastered drawing complex runes on a piece of lacquered jade paper the size of a fingernail at a speed unimaginable to ordinary people.

After confirming that he had truly mastered the skill, Gao De returned to the rune workshop in Gavin Tower after a long time.

"Have we run out of lacquer paper?" The warning magic circle in the workshop detected the intruder immediately and accurately relayed the information to Hosie O'Kenley in the small laboratory.

"No, Master, I can already draw composite runes on lacquered jade paper," Gao De replied softly.

"What?" The door to the small laboratory opened with a click the next moment.

He west came out and looked at Gao De with a look of surprise.

"Mentor, what's wrong?" Gao De noticed the unconcealable fatigue on He Xi's face and his much older appearance compared to before, and he couldn't help but ask with concern.

"Don't worry, it's just that he's getting old," He Xi said calmly, explaining to Gao De as if it were none of his business: "The theoretical lifespan of a 3rd-ring mage is 375 years. In reality, most 3rd-ring mages don't live that long."

"And I'm already 365 years old this year, long enough to surpass many 3rd-ring mages." The old man raised an eyebrow, a hint of pride in his calm tone.

Gao De took a deep breath. He didn't know how much of the old man's already limited energy had been spent on research, but he didn't try to persuade him.

With the technology right in front of them, it was impossible and extremely cruel to make He Xi stop.

While Gao De was still worried about He west's physical condition, the academy's top runemaster was also thinking about Gao De's situation.

He was absolutely certain that during the days he left Gaode to study on his own without checking on him, Gaode had not slacked off for even a moment.

On the contrary, he is familiarizing himself with "brushwork" at an extremely frightening speed, diligently engaging in tedious and boring practice.

He west's pupils, slightly cloudy from exhaustion, were shining brightly.

He finally made his decision, although he had actually made it a long time ago and was just doing it again.

"Do you know what runic constructs are?" He west asked.

Gao De was taken aback, then thought about it seriously before replying, "A set of extraordinary equipment centered around runes?"

"Smart." He west nodded approvingly, then unfolded the document and introduced it to Gao De:

"Logically speaking, the creation of extraordinary equipment is the job of alchemists, with rune constructs being the exception."

"Rune constructs are extraordinary equipment that only rune masters can create."

"Runemasters are actually divided into many different specializations, but in this field, there is a saying that there are only two directions in runecraft: one is 'rune construction,' and the other is everything else."

"Runic constructs are recognized as the most powerful extraordinary equipment, a fact that even the most skilled alchemists must acknowledge."

"Because rune constructs are a complete set of extraordinary equipment with synergy."

"The extraordinary equipment crafted by alchemists consists of scattered pieces that have no connection to each other."

"Compared to individual pieces of rune constructs of the same tier, extraordinary equipment might be a bit more powerful, but the strength of a complete set of rune constructs is something that no amount of extraordinary equipment of the same tier can match."

"The most direct and compelling example is in the mage community, where it is generally acknowledged that fighting beyond one's ring is almost impossible. If it does happen, there is only one possibility: the low-ring mage is equipped with runic constructs."

"Construct mages are the ultimate force among mages!" He west said, emphasizing each word.

Although Gao De had already made a general and accurate guess about rune constructs during his rune studies, he was still surprised to hear from He Xi about the power and status of rune constructs.

"Therefore, every powerful mage faction will do everything in its power to cultivate its own rune constructors."

"However, the requirements to become a rune constructor are too stringent."

(End of this chapter)