74 Eliana Shadowsong (2/2)
I response. I ask about a few more things before excusing myself. Elune is waiting for me outside like she said she would.
”Let's go to the library, shall we? Lead the way, Elune.”
I suggest.
The library is not really in one place like I have initially assumed. It is scratted all over the place, so we have to go from tree to tree to get everything I need.
It is a pain in the ass, especially when a bunch of stalking elves constantly talk shit about me, thinking that I couldn't hear them.
Well, technically, I shouldn't be able to hear them, but my keen hearing picks up everything clearly. If this is back on Earth, I would torture them for being disrespectful.
”Do you not wish to spend more time, reading through the books, Master?”
Elune asks when I only spend like a couple of minutes in each section of the library.
That is actually from her perception of time. From my perception, I have spent several days scanning each of the book with my photographic memory.
”No need, Elune.”
I response. I manage to get every book copied into my repository within a day. I think a day has passed, but it is hard to tell with the eternal night.
”Is there somewhere I can sleep for a bit.”
I actually don't need sleep, but I need to sort all the information in my mind. Selene tells me that a lot of the information I have copied is conflicting or outright wrong. She crosschecks everything with every book, and there are probably like tens of thousands of books.
”Yes, Master. Elder Eliana of Shadowsong has prepared a room for you.”
”She did. Alright, take me there.”
The room on the outskirt of the forest is quite nice.
There is a comfy bed and table for me to use.
Elune left when I tell her that she could attend to her responsibilities.
She doesn't need to be here unless I want her to be bedwarmer. But I don't think that will go well in making her trust in me explicitly, at least not at the moment.
Elune does not want to fornicate with a human because of her hatred. I don't think any elves would.
Honestly, all the elves are pretty hot. And they barely cover their totally fuckable body.
The skimpy leather armours give them maximum mobility, and their magic protection is far stronger than any heavy armour could. It makes sense to forsake pointless coverups.
”Selene, can you compile all the volumes on magic with everyone I scanned?”
[There is insufficient information regarding magic above the 1st circle. More information is required, Operator.]
”Hmmm… make a first volume for me then. I want to know about this magic.”
[Acknowledge, Operator.]
It takes Selene about half an hour to compile the Heavenly Book on basic magic, which immediately uploaded into my mind and integrated with my memory.
Basic introduction to magic is known as the first circle of magic.
There is a total of ten circles in total, but the tenth circle mage only exist in legend.
Even the 6th circle mage is very rare amongst the people of this world.
7th circle mages are already considered Mystical Heroes.
The circles are referring to the number of runic rings around the magical circle when a spell is cast. As more powerful spell is casted, the amount of magic increases exponentially.
I recall that Terra magic circle has more than ten runic rings.
Most mages are of the first or second circle. There are levels of adeptness at each circle, but a mage can be promoted to higher circle even without masteries of each level as long as they can cast a higher spell.
Mastery of each level increases their magic power and their mana reserve, so no mages in their right mind would want to skip ahead. However, many still do out of ego or pride. It will be harder and harder to them to reach higher circles if they do, though.
I also learn about the basic elements. Fire, Water, Earth, Air and Lightning are the basic elements of magic. Combination will produce compounded element, such as mist, steam, metal and so on.
Most mage are adept at one element or two since learning more takes a lot of time and also cause a conflict in their magical core. Learning Fire and Water to master the steam element is very difficult as Fire is directly opposite of Water.
If two elements compliment each other, it will be much easier, such as combination of Wind and Water to produce Ice.
So, basically Naruto.
As for the abstract element like Time, Space, Void, Chaos and so on, they are unlearnable. People have to be born with it.
That is all the information on the magic elements from the Heavenly Book Selene complied for me. I read forwards to the type of Elements. There are Materialization, Enhancement, Conjuration –
I open my eyes and look towards the door. It is now locked. I didn't lock it before.
”I thank you for your hospitality, elder Eliana. I suppose it is not for free, so what can I do for you. Oh, your cloaking spell is probably perfect, but I can see everything I need to see.”
Eliana is surprised. She drops the spell and remove the hood covering her face and pointy ears.
Her long grey hair falls down to her slender waist as her dark grey eyes match mine. Those eyes have lost their lifeful green as could be seen in Elune.
”Is it true that you can return my youth?”
I smile and sit up straight.
”Do you not wish to see the Goddess and be judged for all the sins you have committed?”
Eliana tenses up.
How did I know that? Oh, I might have tortured the poor woman for several loops for spying on me without my consents and get all the information I needed.
That or I am a seer.
Her magic is only at 3rd circle, which is very powerful, but meaningless in front of my power. Anything she attempts to cast, I could just dispel with a thought.
Her adeptness at magic would make her an Archmage in the human Kingdoms, who is highly respected and feared.
Wow, I can bitch-slap an Archmage without even learning magic.
Looks like this place is going to be a breeze, but still, I should be vigilant.
”I know what I need to know, Eliana. So, what do you offer me in return?”
I question. I tend to call the elves by their first name. They don't have a surname. I don't consider the clan name is a surname.
”Anything you wish, Mr. Maxwell.”
Eliana responses. She has a few centuries left in her lifespan. While that sounds like a lot for us human, it isn't for her, an elf, who has lived for so long. And all the things she did in order to retain her position as elders will not go well with the Goddess, assuming what happened when elves died is true.
I doubt it though, but who am I to push my religious belief on others.
”How about a summon contract? I'm in need of an elven sex toy.”