Witch, don't be so lazy

Because they were always far away from the confrontation site between the two sides below, most of the onlookers in the third camp were at the edge of the hill, relatively close to the big tram.

And Encore was among the first to arrive.

Looking at the dazzling array of well-made props, she admitted that she was indeed tempted.

Even if they were used as teaching aids and a large cart of them were brought in, if one could not see their merits and discern the intricate yet perfect magical patterns of the ancient runes, then one would be quite short-sighted.

Even though these seem to be only second-level props, Encore believes that the maker's accomplishments must be at the master level.

She didn't know much about alchemy, but the ancient runes actually had folding techniques in some places, and the lines were smooth and harmonious. The complexity did not affect the flow of magic at all. This was definitely the work of a master.

There is no boasting, it is a completely literal description. If you move forward, the boundary between the ordinary and the extraordinary will reach the realm of the master.

Subconsciously, two thoughts popped up in Anke's mind. The first was that it might not be so easy for him to make money through runes. The Tower Academy was full of talented people, and the masterpieces of masters that were hard to come by in Arstar City were just teaching aids for students here. The second was that he lamented that the academy was indeed rich. If nothing else, at least the resources were quite powerful.

Putting aside all these messy thoughts, it doesn’t take much time to actually choose a vehicle.

Those with bizarre shapes, such as sarcophagi, are specially provided for users who need negative energy, and those filled with water bubbles are for creatures that cannot leave the sea water... These researches have additional purposes, but the cost is that at the same cost, speed, consumption, agility and other aspects will inevitably be affected.

I didn't even look at the broom.

In Anke's eyes, riding a broom was something she could not understand at all. Whether sitting astride or sitting sideways was very strange, and it felt like something that would be used on special occasions.

This is indeed the case. According to some historians, the first people to ride brooms were succubi and witches of their bloodline during the Old Empire, and their purpose was not simply to fly.

However, due to the religious inquisition and all-round wars carried out by the Papal States in the southern continent, spellcasters from other forces naturally launched fierce resistance. Broomology unexpectedly became a high-profile banner of magical culture and gradually became popular in places like the Phoenix Kingdom.

But compared to the broom, Anke still prefers the magic carpet.

It has a large opening area, can be used for lying down or lying down, is easy to operate, and is convenient for daily carry. When rolled up, the space it takes up is not much larger than a broom.

Of course, it would be best if you didn't need either of them, and could use something else instead, such as riding a dragon or a giant snake in the real world, or flying directly by magic, all of which are much cooler and more stylish than a broom or a magic carpet.

It's just not possible yet.

Telekinesis magic can certainly make Anke float in the air and lift her up directly, but the speed and consumption are a thorny issue.

Celestial magic could no longer be relied upon for the time being.

[Sprint Spell Power: 950/10000/Beginner]

Thanks to the knowledge crystal, the growth of this skill proficiency is very gratifying, and it may not take long before he can master the intermediate magic "Gliding Spell".

Unfortunately, although the "Gliding Spell" has the ability to fly long distances and at low altitudes, and even combined with telekinesis, it can be considered to have free flight, but the real gap with other schools is to wait until the next stage of "Wings of the Wind God". From here on, it continues to develop upwards and slowly begins to touch the realm of super speed and space magic.

It's like the lamb's golden horseshoe, which is a treasure based on the magic of the astronomical school.

This is also one of the reasons why An Ke is really jealous and is willing to devote time and energy to practicing the School of Astronomy without any protection or blessings.

Who can resist the charm of teleportation and speed?

Alas, it is so sad to say. I wonder if there is any way to get the relevant bonus. Just relying on a Dorondel feather, the difference between it and the blank practice does not seem to be that big.

Anke muttered to himself as he looked at the magic carpet carefully.

The material and alchemy of the blanket will have a profound impact on the various performance of the vehicle. The latter is not a concern, the former is the main difference. For example, the tumbleweed is more stable, the dark gray is better at stealth, and the blue falcon feather product is the fastest.

The influence of the spell pattern must also be taken into consideration. In addition to the fixed flight module, some additional components are usually loaded in the spare space, either to make up for the shortcomings of the material to pursue comprehensive performance, or to pursue the ultimate strengths.

After some thought, Anke chose a tumbleweed blanket that had almost no special features such as invisibility and breath concealment, and its comfort and perception capabilities were very mediocre, but its flight stability, speed and flexibility were above average.

After all, unlike mages from other schools, the Chaos School is characterized by versatility, or omnipotence.

[Shadow Hide·Power: 3122/10000/Specialization]

Although it will take the next stage to reach the intermediate level of the "Shadow Cloak", now combined with telekinesis and elemental seals, it can actually realize some of its functions. At least it is stronger than the invisibility spells of these magic carpets.

Not to mention perception. With the Eye of Judgment, it may not be as good as the professional mid-level detection props produced by the master, but it has no problem defeating these magic carpets.

Holding the blanket, An Ke quickly followed the knowledge she had acquired and completed the steps of breath authentication, magic perception, temporary binding, and then met the staring gaze.

"…Mulu, what's going on?"

Anke blinked, indicating that she didn't understand why the harpy girl was looking at her with curiosity and confusion.

Could it be that his true identity was exposed so quickly?

An Ke's heart trembled.

Unexpectedly.

"Why did you go get the magic carpet? Teaching aids are for teaching, not for playing. You can't take them with you. To borrow them, you need to apply for permission from the teaching assistant."

Mlulu said earnestly, "Don't rely on tools just because you're lazy. Mlip said you should show off your flying skills, otherwise you won't learn anything."

"What nonsense are you talking about? I'm just using it for class."

Anke was confused.

"Aren't you Delphinium? Whether it's your name or your nickname, if there's no connection, it wouldn't be called that, right?"

Mulu crossed her wings, with an expression that said, "I'm a jerk but not stupid."

"Besides, you belong to the School of Nature. Your life energy is so rich, and I can even sense a faint storm spirit. Whether it's talent, bloodline, or magical training, you must have something that corresponds to it, otherwise you wouldn't be able to get the claws and feathers."

She pursed her lips and soothed him, "Don't worry, you can just conjure wings, or suddenly transform into a bird. I won't laugh at you, and I certainly won't ridicule you for your gray feathers, bald head, or dull hair. I'm different from other bird people. I'm very well-mannered and will even praise you. Besides being a reporter for yesterday's headlines, I'm also the leader of the 'High Tower Praise Mutual Aid Association' and I'm great at encouraging others!"

No, sister, how come you, an unscrupulous reporter who reports misleadingly all day long, also work for the Kuakua Mutual Aid Association? Are you a god or devil?

When you have time, you should do things first, and then be responsible for comforting and solving problems, right?

Besides, why would people discriminate against and ridicule birds just because of their feathers? Is this some kind of custom between birds and bird-people?

Encore was stunned for a long time, feeling that there were many flaws.

But there is one thing to say.

Putting aside the second half, at least the inference logic in the first half is very smooth.

Unfortunately, the starting point was wrong. Delphinium was a name that An Ke came up with on the spur of the moment, simply because she wanted to find a bird name that was similar to a pigeon and that would suit her beautiful contact lenses.

She still likes this emerald with the same eye color as the lamb, and it is crystal clear and looks like a treasure.

"Uh, sorry, I really don't have wings. I need props to fly quickly."

An Ke pursed her lips, feigning a sad and nostalgic expression. "As for the name Delphinium, it does have a story... Would you like to hear it?"

It was obvious to the naked eye that Mululu's face was filled with anticipation as she stared at Anke eagerly: "Can I?"

If she didn't have a strong curiosity and gossip skills, she probably wouldn't have joined the Watch Society, let alone become the deputy editor of Yesterday's News.

"Of course, since we are good sisters."

Anke continued to ramble without batting an eyelid. "A long time ago, in a distant forest, there lived a bird with lush green feathers. It was extremely powerful yet gentle, preserving the harmony of nature and allowing everyone to live a peaceful and tranquil life... Until one day, an evil crow god, a group of dark wizards and animals who followed him, and an abandoned human baby changed everything in the forest forever..."

This is the story of Super Stitch.

It is a fusion of "The Jungle Book" and "Princess Mononoke", but has also undergone localized modifications. For example, the environment is more in line with the North, the animals have been adjusted, and some plots converted from "Snow Valley" have been inserted to increase credibility and sense of immersion.

Putting aside other things, just describing the madness and weirdness of the dark wizard and the huge totem of the Raven God can easily fool people, especially since the other party is knowledgeable and can associate it with information such as the evil god, the raven Mist, etc., the effect will be even better.

This is actually true.

Mlulu seemed to really believe it, and even after hearing the ending, she kept asking, "So the bird really died in the end?"

"He's dead, perished together with the evil Crow God."

"Alas, it's true that good birds don't live long."

Mululu sighed, "So you named it Delphinium in memory of Him?"

"Yeah."

Anko blinked.

It seemed that she had successfully built a closer relationship with Mululu, because through "empathy", she could clearly feel that the other person's emotions were relaxed and not as reserved as before.

It should be relatively smooth to find out information about the Watch Society later, and maybe even ask about some matters related to the Astronomical School and Dorendel.

Ah, social skills.

Of course, the most important thing at the moment was to prevent the other party from continuing to ask questions. An Ke began to divert attention.

"The teaching assistant is coming over to give us instructions, so we can't chat anymore."

They spent quite a while telling the story, and naturally, others were not idle during this time either.

Except for those students who carefully selected their vehicles, the rest were receiving guidance from teaching assistant Murip.

The main thing is to see if there are any problems with takeoff and landing, or if there are any difficulties in binding and starting the vehicle. If there are no problems with the above and the performance is perfect, he will give some more in-depth suggestions.

Of course, there are obviously some differences here, as the teaching assistants spend more time with some students.

The most typical example is a few winged bird students. The other gifted students also took longer to learn, especially Naji Touré and Thomas, who even had special demonstrations.

And the effect seems to be quite obvious.

After thanking him, Nagi pondered for a moment. The half-water boat he had summoned became slightly more transparent. The wind surrounding Thomas also changed, sometimes gentle, sometimes fierce. Although he seemed unable to control it, it looked like he had gained a lot. He even planned to give the teaching assistant an invitation and a small gift package...

What the hell?

Is there any bribery in public here?

It wasn't just Thomas; most of the Golden Society's members had tried this, seemingly trying to extend their guidance time, but unfortunately, Mrip refused.

"...Hey, why bother with him? I also want to hear about how you interacted with humans later, whether there were any interesting things that happened when you were exposed to mainstream culture, and how you ended up at Tower Academy..."

Mululu was still not satisfied and even ignored the sharp gaze of the harpy man not far away. She was like a person who was absent from class and was so excited about chatting that she didn't even pay attention to the head teacher who walked down the podium, showing the brilliance of a dead pig that was not afraid of boiling water.

Don’t drag the good students into this, you rascal. We are good girls.

Miss Anke pretended not to hear Mlulu's mumbling, and just nodded to Mlip with a sweet smile. Mlulu curled her lips, turned her head, and "slightly" stuck out her tongue at the harpy.

When she saw the teaching assistant glare at the scoundrel in annoyance and then nod to her in a friendly manner in return, Miss Anke knew that the time she would have to be taught would probably not be short.

In addition to feathers and claws, the friendly interaction between him and the harpy should also be seen by the other party, so it was worth it for him to spend so much time thinking and make up a story on the spot.

Social skills!

……

at the same time.

In the spiral hall atop the Pandgar Tower, China rested his chin on his hand.

"Interesting, Brother Zedo, do you think this story is true or false? Could it be related to Paradise?"

Zedo next to him rolled his eyes, wondering if China had lost his mind.

"It's fake at first glance. This little brat is so cunning, she lies the moment she opens her mouth. How could she possibly reveal her secrets to a stranger right after meeting her? And this is obviously adapted from her experience in the Falling Snow Valley. Don't tell me you didn't see it."

The Skyclave Traveler crossed his arms and replied unhappily, "In my opinion, if you want to know, just arrest her and question her. You'll find out everything."

"We in the Overwatch Corps are looking for such smart and clever people. Being too honest won't get you far on the path of magic."

China smiled playfully, "And don't be so rude, he's my dear little disciple."

"If information about higher-level beings could be obtained so easily, there wouldn't be so many secrets in the world."

With just one simple sentence, he shut Zeduo down.

This is the most obvious truth. Epics and gods usually have ways to conceal the information they value. It is undoubtedly a pipe dream to expect to easily obtain relevant information through low-level creatures related to them.

In fact, any information involving high positions is worthy of suspicion, especially those involving defects and weaknesses. It requires multi-faceted screening and confirmation before it can be ruled out as a deliberate smokescreen.

Take the Dark Sun Lord for example. Although everyone guesses that he is mentally immature and the logic is sound, when it comes to actually planning, it still takes a lot of time, energy and resources to verify it repeatedly, and things must be considered very carefully.

Otherwise, if something goes wrong accidentally, the consequences will be disastrous.

"It's up to you. Since you plan to take her in, if anything goes wrong, you will bear the responsibility. I will still maintain a vigilant stance."

Zedo remained noncommittal. "Go on, don't interrupt me. Time is running out. We've already observed the movements of the 'Isle of Rest' and the remnants of the Old Empire. The Church's Holy Temple is also tracking them. They seem eager to use this opportunity to locate the Overlord of the Dark Sun."

If the Xingzhou Seal had not detected highly alert words such as "evil gods" and "gods", they would not have had time to listen to a little girl's made-up story in the academy.

"Well, although I also think she's talking nonsense, I don't think it's entirely true. Maybe even she herself hasn't noticed some interesting details."

China paused, meeting Zedo's puzzled gaze, "Have you noticed that she loves birds and her code names are all based on them?"

White doves, delphiniums, and black crows that Zedo didn't know about.

"...What nonsense? If she likes it, then she likes it. Isn't this a common habit? Besides, she's a Moon Snow Owl, so it's normal for her to have some tendencies, right?"

Zedo frowned.

"It's a very common custom indeed, but she is a fairy from Paradise."

China spread her hands. "She seems to have a special liking for runes and is uninterested in the other two skills. She's also very talented in this area. Don't you think it's interesting?"