Witch, don't be so lazy

Although the affairs officer and the commander of the guards had hinted at something earlier, they had not made it clear after all. Except for a few who were particularly sensitive, most people were drunk at the time and could not think straight at all.

However, since they have the spare money to spend in the tavern for a long time and basically live in a few blocks near the center of town, there is no need to worry too much about them.

The main thing is that the underground changes in the guild are very obvious.

The staff were so busy that they hardly had time to rest.

And big sister Luya also started to appear and disappear unpredictably. Finally, no one disturbed Encore's daily meal. She felt relieved but also a little disappointed.

……

on Tuesday.

There wasn't much change in the school, it was still the same ordinary daily life, and most of the students neither cared about nor noticed the subtle changes in the town.

In addition to their spiritual practice, the topics they discussed were all about the arrival of exchange delegations from various countries in the North. More specifically, they were mainly concerned about the competition among the new generation of geniuses, who were said to be openly competing in the arena in the capital.

Since the North is across the sea from the mainland and far away from the vortex-like center of the world, ordinary people in the North, if they have not deliberately collected information, often have impressions of other forces limited to a few words in books, and at most some names that frequently appear in newspapers. Well, they are usually big figures from various forces, and rarely mention the new generation.

With the arrival of the exchange group and the confirmation that they would be engaging in friendly competition, Northern newspapers began devoting space to introducing the talented individuals who were accompanying them, sparking nationwide discussion and anxiety.

After all, the words above were too intimidating. For example, the little princess of the Fenghua royal family became the last disciple of the legendary wizard of the Celestial School five years ago; the elves of the White Deer Clan were said to have contracted nature spirits from the Moonlight Glade and were favored by the Antler God; and the most exaggerated was the young priest of the Tutec Empire, who was not only a dragonborn himself, but also fought on the battlefield at a young age, single-handedly killing eighteen extraordinary people to complete the Tempering Ceremony...

Although everyone has heard since childhood that Miss Lorena is gifted and has broken the record of modern wizards, other than that, other reports are all about her beauty and aristocratic style, and no one has heard of any outstanding achievements in battle.

Instead, another genius in the capital became famous following the reports. He was Duke Touré's second son, Neji Touré, who had once participated in the Siren Crusade with the fleet and performed brilliantly. He seemed to have won the favor of the third seat, the "Witch of the Sea".

His distinguished family background, outstanding deeds, and handsome and brave image in the promotional illustrations immediately earned him a large number of fans in the North.

The delicate relationship between the "Sea Witch" and the "Golden Witch" led to the public's perception that Lorena and Neji were simply continuing the grudges of their predecessors...

In short, most of the residents in the North who are concerned about this matter have to worry about the guests coming from afar while also having to stand on the side of the two geniuses in their own country and engage in a war of words. This is the daily routine of most of the residents in the North who are concerned about this matter.

of course.

Because Hahn was a huge fan of Miss Lorena, there was no quarrel in the school.

Everyone just looked at the reports and marveled at how good others were, then looked worried and sad, thinking that if they lost at home, it would be a huge disgrace for the North.

Anke did not participate in the heated discussion.

On the one hand, it was because she was not sociable. Although she did not suffer overt suppression and ridicule, Zero Dream Flag Zero Eight Wu Si. Liu Ba Qi Qi Han seemed to have reminded his followers, but she could not avoid the cold violence.

On the other hand, she has been in a hurry these days.

[Magic Scroll Making: 955/1000/Skilled]

Almost.

I guess after I finish my work in Hans' workshop and go back to my room to work overtime at night, that should be enough.

……

The weather was getting colder, and rumors were spreading, causing the number of pedestrians on the streets to decrease and everyone stayed at home.

Even the liveliness of the pub has slightly decreased, probably because it is impossible to increase revenue, so the only option is to cut costs.

in the room.

Anko concentrated on sketching the final lines with a quill.

With a flick of the pen, the job is done.

moment.

A warm current surged from every part of my body, including my brain, eyes, shoulders, wrists, and fingertips... It felt very strange, as if I had been tempered a thousand times, and my control over my body was further enhanced.

The most obvious transformation is of course the hands.

It is easy to make gold coins dance on your fingertips. Anke once saw Hans do this. She tried it then, but failed after just a few tries and was laughed at by the old man.

When I picked up the feather pen, the feeling of ease became even more obvious, as if what I was holding in my palm was not a pen, but an extension of my will and perception.

Even if it is not drawing a rune, but simply writing a name, it has a kind of ethereal and freehand beauty.

If I were to go back to the exam room in my previous life and write an essay, the teacher would probably be willing to give me a few more points just by looking at the handwriting.

A lot of strange things suddenly appeared in my mind.

Insights, experiences, inspiration...

It seemed to be comprehensive, even covering some things that Encore had never touched upon.

Not only did he understand the use of the feather pen, but he also knew the techniques of using carving knives, awls, chisels, hammers, and even the method of outlining with telekinesis.

Regarding the understanding of various objects, he can fully grasp the touch and properties of common items such as papyrus, plaster, metal, etc., and even has some knowledge of some rare magical items such as mithril, mithral steel, and gems.

And these aren't even the big ones.

The most important thing is the spell patterns. Countless patterns that have been drawn, browsed, and observed are changing and combining to deepen the memory and remember the insights.

My head feels dizzy.

It is not so much that I have just used a knowledge crystal, but rather that I have been locked up in a small dark room, spending a long time there, and then compressing and deleting the unnecessary parts.

Slow down.

An Ke looked towards the proficiency panel.

[Magic Scroll Production: 1/5000/Mastered]

It should be like this, but the panel is actually slowly changing.

[Modern Rune: 732/1000/Skilled]

And still changing it.

Wait until the dust settles, and finally something appears in front of Anke.

[Ancient Curse: 31/10000/Beginner]

what?

This is the first time I’ve experienced changes to the proficiency panel.

It actually regressed directly to the entry level.

The production of magic scrolls has also become ancient runes, and the level has also become entry-level.

The most important thing is, how did it become 10,000 proficiency points?!

An Ke was stunned for a while.

I called out to the system and golden finger several times, but there was no response.

Ok.

Ours is not very smart.

An Ke thought about it and decided to give it a try first without worrying about it.

She recreated a magic scroll.

There is good news and bad news.

good news.

This time it only took two-fifths of the time in the past, and the improvement in quality was visibly noticeable to the naked eye. Even Hans would have to admit that he had the style of a master if he saw it.

bad news.

She didn't see the [+1] prompt. Although the feeling of progress was still there, it had become almost imperceptible.

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Chapter 25 Undercurrent

Adventurer Yiliushan (Part 2)] VII Private Neighbor - Dream Guild.

An Ke had already finished her dinner at the stone bench in the middle of the hallway. She held her chin and waited for a while, but still did not see the familiar figure.

There was no other way, so she could only disturb the busy staff:

"Hello, can I ask where Sister Luya is? When will she be back?"

The staff member, carrying a large stack of documents, walked hurriedly. Logically speaking, these questions should not be answered casually. However, the person asking the question was An Ke, and the person in charge had reminded him to try his best to meet his request, so he stopped and replied:

"The master has been at the cemetery these days, planning the camp and preparing supplies. As for when he will return, that is not something we can know."

Camp planning?

Anke understood it instantly, because the White Walker lairs are usually deep underground and have complex internal structures. If they want to conduct efficient exploration and clearance, they will often choose a suitable place near the surface entrance to set up camp for rest and vigilance.

"Then I'd like to ask you, are there any books on ancient curse patterns in the warehouse?"

"Ancient curse runes? Sounds like something from Iris Workshop... Uh, as for the details of the collaboration, you'll probably have to ask Lady Luya in person."

An expected answer.

An Ke was not too disappointed. She just nodded and expressed her gratitude to the other party: "Oh, thank you."

It was obvious that the reason she wanted to find Luya was to inquire about matters related to the ancient curse.

Because of the breakthrough and changes in magic scroll making skills, she fell into an unprecedented predicament.

Simply drawing scrolls is too slow to increase your proficiency!

Almost only one-fifth of the original!

Look, this is the result after two weeks of hard work, and this is the only change.

[Ancient Curse: 31/10000/Beginner]

Even if we maintain the previous progress, a simple calculation shows that if we want to reach 10,000 points, it will take about 12 years. At the current speed, if we increase it fivefold, it will take 60 years!!!

Well, of course, if you consider the already long lifespan of high-level mages and the various life-extending methods, these times don't seem so hopeless.

But the problem is, this is just from entry level to proficiency. As for the higher levels, no one knows how long it will take. Besides, An Ke can't focus all her energy on this, she has other skills to practice!

However, Anke was not too depressed.

Because to be honest, her previous method of developing skills was very abnormal. Others had to read and study hard and ask teachers for advice, and often had to ponder and meditate in pursuit of a flash of inspiration, but she just focused on charging forward, pushing forward like a little wild boar, all thanks to the golden finger.

Now I can't rush forward, or I rush forward too slowly, and it doesn't seem strange that I can't rush forward.

Runes are an extremely advanced skill after all. Along with potions and alchemy, they are one of the three top disciplines in the magic world. Even if there is a legacy, if the talent is not enough, countless wizards will still only be able to hover around the entry level for their entire lives.

Moreover, the ancient runes are amazing just by hearing the name. Luya mentioned that modern runes are a shortened version of them. According to Hans, they can play the same role as elemental affinity, mobilizing the world's magic power and increasing the power of spells.

Well, the proficiency requirement alone shows that it is extraordinary, requiring a full 10,000 points, and the speed of grinding is still slow.

If he wanted to improve his progress, he would naturally have to return to normal study, so Encore first thought of looking for books and teachers.

When it comes to the research and inheritance of magic patterns, the Iris Workshop is indispensable. However, they have no base in Xueshan Town, and even the assessment is outsourced to the Adventurer's Guild, so Anke immediately ran to find Luya.

But as the staff just answered, the elder sister is not there.

resignedly.

Now it was impossible for her to go to find Hans. Not to mention that the old man had closed his business and returned to the Mammon Society's maze base. The foreseeable expenses alone were enough to discourage her.

Yes, before we knew it, Encore was poor again.

Although the Chief of Public Security had generously given a huge sum of 105 gold coins, who could have imagined that this money would be so hard to spend.

Two tricks, plus consulting fees, plus the gold coins to repay Hans, daily expenses, buying bullets, and stockpiling...

It was all in bits and pieces. Even though he had just made some money by selling his information, in the blink of an eye, he only had eight gold coins, three silver coins, and dozens of copper coins on hand.

She wants to buy things from Hans with such little money. Haha, it’s not even enough for her to keep for an emergency.

Damn it! Why are there never enough coins?

An Ke roared like a dragon in her heart. Although she wanted to shout loudly, she still had to maintain her image in the hall after all.

Must make money!

Although she could continue to borrow from Hans, with the talent Anke had shown so far, she believed that she would be able to borrow a large sum of gold coins, but precisely because her performance was so amazing, she had to be cautious.

After all, there is a big difference between taking the initiative to find someone and having someone else take the initiative to find you.

Furthermore, Encore is actually highly wary of any attempt to sign a contract.