600 An equivalent exchange for a godly equipment Part 2 (1/2)
”Mm, another Ring of Gifts. This follower of yours doesn't have a suitable weapon yet. Before you leave, I will prepare a suitable one for him,” Joey remarked casually. Seeing that Saleen had changed into the devil set, he then took out ten sets of armor and two drawings.
”These are the drawings for the devil armor, and ten sets of finished armor. Using this drawing, you have to craft armor for the swordmasters, you can do it on independently by following the drawing. As for the task you need to complete for me…” Joey paused for a moment, then continued, ”It has something to do with Fycro, I will go look for you when the time is ripe.”
When Joey first asked Saleen to do something for him, he had not even thought about it yet. He only said that on a whim to exert pressure on Saleen. Joey could not ignore the fact that Fycro and Saleen had signed a contract, Saleen had to carry out certain tasks. A deed executed by the first oracle had to be pretty horrifying. Not realizing the consequences, Saleen had acceded to Fycro's demands, but he did not know that this thing might create a catastrophe for Myers mainland.
”Sir Joey, can the Sound Transmission Magic Array be used in this armor?”
”There is a range of ten miles. If in the mountains, the straight-line distance will be shortened to between six and eight miles. Any farther, and the user can only transmit very simple sounds, like magic passwords.”
Even though a distance of ten miles was slightly short, no fixed coordinates were required. To an army, this was pretty good. Usually, an assault undertaken by a normal army and the coordination between the different arms were reliant on experience and training, while message transmission depended on the war drums or flag signals. Only an elite squad would be equipped with the Sound Transmission Magic Array. In most circumstances, only the commanders would use it to communicate information.
”During the third dynasty, the power of humans had begun deteriorating. As a result, many appliances which helped to boost human abilities emerged, and the proliferation of these items peaked during the fourth dynasty. Of course, in those days, a normal human would be around the standard of a swordmaster even without cultivating the Sword Aura. Back then, grade-12 magic beasts were still roaming Myers mainland and the dragon race have not gone extinct yet. The drawings and armor I have given to you are items from that era.”
Saleen listened in silence. Cuisi had stopped moaning softly, as his body gradually shrank and reverted to the appearance of a female human. He appeared extremely frail, but very exhilarated. A bottle of unknown medicine had opened the channels for his advancement. In less than a month, he would be able to evolve into a true supreme demon.
Joey glanced at Cuisi, then handed a piece of magic paper to Saleen, and said, ”This is a prescription. This medicine doesn't possess much risk to a demon. Imps and demonic spirits have a one-third chance of dying immediately, and another one-third chance of having no effect.”
”Would a demon evolve into a supreme demon after drinking it?”
”Impossible, he already possessed the possibility of advancing to a supreme demon, that's why there was such an effect. For a normal demon, their powers will only be boosted to their peak, but they will not undergo advancement.”
Saleen thought to himself, ”This is not bad at all. Nailisi can abduct a large number of creatures from the demonic plane. Demonic spirits at this grade are still a little weak. If she summons imps or demons, she will consume too much strength, so there will be a limit to how many creatures she can summon. With this prescription, Nailisi will be able to summon a large number of demonic spirits, then make them undergo forced advancements. Since Joey adheres strictly to the principle of fair exchange, I have no reason to refuse either.”
Cuisi eased, then immediately prostrated on the ground and kowtowed. He said respectfully, ”Thank you so much Sir.”
Joey pretended to hear nothing. He had no emotions towards a supreme demon worshipping him.
”Saleen, in at most a year, Holy Rock City will be able to push the battle back to central Loulan. I heard that Holy Rock City is extremely dissatisfied with you, you better be prepared. I will help you write a letter to ask an earl to defect to you. He can lead troops and is trustworthy. As for Fycro, I will have to wait until you become a sorcerer before thinking of a way to kill him. All these things should be able to equal a godly item right?”
”It should be equal. Even with that godly item in my possession, I don't dare use it.” Saleen acknowledged Joey's reasoning. The Seal of Divine Power was an offensive godly item, containing immense power, but it was a hot potato in Saleen's hands. If this thing got discovered, the Holy See would come after him no matter what. Even Fycro might think of a way to dissolve the contract and kill him first.
It was very fair to exchange a godly item for a bunch of relatively low level equipment and an earl's loyalty.
”In that case, we have no more transactions between us. Lex asked me to help you, but I don't have the patience to travel to Metatrin City. Stay here for a week, I will give you guidance on magic. How much you can absorb will depend on your luck.”
Saleen knew that Joey could give him many items, but it would be better to increase his own power first. If Saleen died in an accident, then it would difficult for Joey to trick Fycro.
It was a pretty good option that Joey was willing to coach Saleen for a week. It was no problem for a mage to stay awake for a week. In these six days, Saleen would try his best to absorb magic knowledge so as to pave the way for his advancement to a sorcerer.
In this world, there had to be some loss with every gain. Saleen had planned to take the Seal of Divine Power to the hell of the God's Punishment and study it. There, he could wield this godly item at will. That could only take place after becoming a sorcerer, where he could examine godly items. After advancement, his top priority would be entering the Six Elements' Space and becoming a grade-9 sorcerer as soon as possible.
Saleen did not mind losing a godly item, he had already obtained the four withered divine trees and two of their seeds. After becoming a grade-9 sorcerer, he would be able to use the withered trees to produce items which were as sturdy as godly equipment. Following the increase of his powers, these items could be repeatedly refined. Those four withered divine trees were thus Saleen's most treasured possessions.
”Come over.” Joey pointed at Su. Su stood up, then came before Joey and sat down. Joey observed his armor, then said, ”Saleen, so you are the heir to Sregl Island. The Water Flame Alchemy is considered a very powerful skill already.”