Chapter 487 (1/2)

Chapter 487: Chapter 27

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

Sui Xiong’s plan was well executed, and no one disturbed Damwade’s work.

As usual, Damwade studied, did his research and worked on a farm. He was doing work that other magicians regarded as “self-abasement,” that other magicians would never do.

In fact, some people doubted him, but after a couple days, they found that Damwade was indeed doing some ordinary work. So they gave up.

Did Damwade really do the same thing every day?

Generally speaking, it was almost the same. There was no big change in the research. But if someone looked at his research notes, they would find that there were some differences from those of the previous records. The previous records were chaotic, while his recent notes were well organized and easily understandable. The content was not related to the research data, but it was more like a summary of his research data.

This was something that Crick taught him. It was the most effective way to “hide a secret.”

It was very normal for a magician to take notes when doing research. No matter how superb the spies were, they couldn’t peek at Damwade’s notes. And it was no use peeking at the notes because the spies wouldn’t understand them.

In fact, Damwade was writing his book called Agricultural Textbook.

Because of his excitement, he had to cast some calming spells on himself in addition to routine protective spells every day. After that, he could ensure that he wouldn’t laugh out of control when he was writing this book.

What he looked like was totally an ordinary magician who was quiet and focused on his research. Apart from the bizarre content of his research, there was nothing strange.

A month later, Damwade finished his first draft.

“No.” After reading his first draft, Crick shook his head critically. “You’ve written in the wrong direction.”

“Written in the wrong direction?” Damwade took up the draft and said in puzzlement. “What’s wrong?”

He really didn’t understand. He had written all of the research data and his understandings in recent years. How could that be wrong?

“There are at least two obvious mistakes in your book,” Crick sighed and said. “The first one was the logic mistake.”

“Ah? I think I’ve written logically.”

“That’s what you think,” Crick shook his head and said. “When you read this book, you will think at your own position instead of the position of a reader who does not understand agriculture at all. So you omit a lot of details that you need to explain and skip a lot of content that you think is basic knowledge. This is a mistake that professional scholars would easily make. Those who get some magic notes of the great magicians often find that the notes are difficult to understand. They clearly understand every word, but they can’t understand when words are linked. As for your book, I believe most mages could understand it, but you should know that the target reader of your book in the future are people who have less knowledge than mages.”

Damwade realized where he was wrong and opened his mouth widely.

“The second mistake is your expression,” Crick said. “Do ordinary people understand your expression?”

“Why can’t they? Isn’t that easy to understand?”

“Easy?” Crick sighed and read one sentence, “‘The way to set ridges, or take ridges.’ What do you think of this one?

“I understand it.”

“To be honest, I can also understand, but I guess those readers who have little knowledge can’t,” Crick sighed and said. “You know, this book is not for scholars to exchange views, but for ordinary people to learn how to farm!”

Damwade looked blank. “What should I write?”

Crick thought for a moment and said, “Like this one, you can write, ‘The way to make ridges in the fields requires dividing the land into rows one by one. There should be no difference between high and low places. The high places are called ridges, and the low places are like small ditches, which can be used for watering and fertilizing.’ This would be easier to understand.”

“Okay… But that’s too simple!” Damwade was shocked and said. “A bard never writes in such simple language, let alone a spellcaster like me… If I really wrote in this simple language, I’m sure I would be a laughingstock.”

But he finally made up his mind.

“Fine! If it’s just that the book should be written in a simple language, then I don’t care if I become a laughingstock. If I can become a god by doing so, then I will!” he said firmly. “I want to be a god! I don’t care about others’ views. Who would call a god a laughingstock? If you can be a god, you can do whatever you want.”

The more he talked, the more excited he became. He squeezed his fist tightly, and his eyes were shining again. He became crazy.

Crick looked funny, but he could not help but sigh.

Damwade was a mid-rank mage in his early thirties, and his achievements were not bad. However, in the Mifata Federation, there were so many talents. He was not outstanding. Without a strong supporter, he could not become a mercenary and seek a long-term contract to continue his research.

Then he was hired by Crick to work in Keane Hill for more than ten years. Over the past ten years, he worked hard and did not complain. No matter what orders Crick issued, he carried out them faithfully. He had never refused to do anything, even to help farmers.

In order to avoid disaster, he came to Void City and did not study anything related to explosions. He was immersed in the study of agriculture for more than ten years, and his strength was just at the level of an advanced mage.

How could such an ordinary mage not be excited when faced with the opportunity of being a god?

It was amazing that Damwade didn’t show his desire for being a god in his daily life.

“Calm down, you’re so excited.” Crick laughed and patted Damwade on the shoulder.

“Relax. Your Majesty, he is easy-going and reliable. He says you have a chance to become a god, and that is true. There’s a big possibility. Every person that was mentioned by Your Majesty has become a god afterwards.”

Damwade closed his eyes and took deep breaths several times before he calmed himself down again.

“You’re right. I’m too excited. I’m sorry.”