Imperial Crown.

Chapter 39: Obtaining the Mage Potion
Among the low and dilapidated houses, the church in Eagle Town is particularly eye-catching.

The bell tower is tall, and its exterior walls were originally made of white granite, but have been coated with a layer of soft yellow due to erosion over time.

A sparrow flew through the open glass window, and the morning light shone in, sweeping through the slightly turbid air and bathing the seated statue of the Lord of Light in glow.

The creator of the Church of Light, the god high in heaven, sits on the throne.

As recorded in the "Records of the Holy Word", the throne is made of bluestone and has no decoration at all.

The Lord of Light was just as described in the scriptures, with a laurel wreath on his square short curly hair, a broad forehead, wide eyes, a full nose, and thin lips, showing his majesty as a god.

He wore a loose and simple "peporos", which was a short-sleeved shirt made of light cloth in ancient times. The craftsmen of the Holy See were so skilled that even the folds of the clothes were carved in great detail, outlining His strong muscles.

He raised his right hand high, palm facing up, holding up the sun and moon shining against each other; his left hand supported the throne, his legs slightly apart, and under his feet was a giant dragon with eight heads.

The eight dragon heads have different colors: red, yellow, white, green, black, gold, silver, and copper. Those are the colors of eight pure-blooded dragons.

Their eyes with cross-shaped pupils were wide open, and blood was flowing from their mouths and noses.

This is the ancestor of dragons, the dragon god "Tiamat", who once led the dragon clan to enslave all races on the continent of Middles.

Fortunately, the Lord of Light killed him, freeing the Middles continent from the dark rule of the dragon clan. With this good deed, He became the only true and kind God on the continent.

Of course, this is what the Church of Light says.

At this time, Lux knelt on the cushion in front of the statue, clenched her fists and placed them under her neck, praying devoutly:

"Great Lord of Light, you are the founder of peace on the continent, the protector of the human race, the god of light and kindness; only you are worthy of my devotion, admiration and worship, and your love and mercy surround me every day..."

Her voice was steady and clear, like the gurgling stream.

With a "pa" sound, something fell to the ground, but she still insisted on finishing her prayer. Then she turned around and saw the thing on the ground, and couldn't help but chuckled.

It was a sandbag made of scraps of cloth of different colors, with a few dirty finger prints on it.

Lux went out holding a sandbag. A few kids who were chattering heard the sound and looked over. Their eyes lit up. After a few words, they pushed a little girl up.

"Priest Lacus." The girl walked up to Lacus somewhat embarrassedly and saluted in a formal manner: "Can you return the sandbags to us? We will never dare to play in front of the church again!"

Putting the sandbag back in her palm, Lux smiled warmly: "I can give the sandbag back to you, and you can continue to play nearby, but promise me not to throw it into the window again, okay?"

The girl held the sandbag, her red face blooming like a flower: "Yes, I understand, Master Priest!"

After saying that, he ran back quickly.

"Be careful, don't fall." Lux warned in a long voice, turned around and walked back to the church amid the slightly noisy sounds of chickens and ducks.

Eagle Town is really different now.

Raven was a qualified, even unexpected, lord. He divided a portion of the 600 chickens and 600 ducks and distributed them to the people of Eagle Territory. Each family received two hens and ducks.

Of course, Raven would not pay out of his own pocket for nothing. A rooster or a drake was priced at 50 copper coins, and a hen or a duck was priced at 1 silver coin. There was no interest, and the time limit was very flexible. It could be paid in full within three years.

Although chickens and ducks also consume food, they eat much less than cattle and sheep, and once they become familiar with the environment, they immediately begin to create value - laying eggs.

Two eggs can be sold for one copper coin, and a hen or duck can lay four eggs in an average of five days, which is two copper coins.

In this way, a family can earn 8 copper coins every five days, which is 48 copper coins a month. Even after deducting the costs, the family can still earn about 40 copper coins.

Of course, animals are not machines and will not lay eggs on time, and the price of eggs will inevitably drop if there are too many of them, but this does provide the residents of Eagle Town with an important source of income.

With money in pockets, life has become more comfortable, and some smart citizens have even started thinking about saving money to buy more chickens and ducks.

These days, the words Lux heard most often were "Thank you, Baron."

Even now, she seemed to still hear the voice calling him "My Lord Baron".

No, not as if, the sound is getting closer.

The church door creaked open, and Raven nodded to a local who greeted him, then stepped in. "I heard there was a result on the mage potion?"

"Hmph!" Lux glanced to the side with dissatisfaction: "I knew that if you hadn't heard this news, you would never come to see me. Why, do you really not want to face your creditors?"

Raven touched his nose and smiled embarrassedly: "Not really, it's mainly because I've been too busy recently. As you know, the lord has a lot of work to do, and Eagle Town is also in need of reconstruction..."

"Of course I know that, but there must be time for prayer, right?" Lux's attitude softened a little: "Don't forget, if you still can't master the Elvish language in another three months, you have to compensate me 2000 gold coins."

Raven's eyes lit up: "So, the potion has really arrived?"

"I knew this was what you were focusing on. Come with me." There was still some dissatisfaction in her tone, but Lux was not really angry, because she was just as excited when she learned that she could become a divine magician.

Lux walked in front and Raven followed behind, and they soon arrived at the study on the second floor.

The layout here surprised Raven.

It was not as neat and tidy as he had imagined. In the small study, all kinds of books were piled up in a mess, at least a hundred of them, and most of them were interspersed with colorful bookmarks.

Lei Wen was shocked by the words on the spine of the book.

"The Events of Keynes II", "Keynes VI - Tyrant or King", "A Study of the Customs and Customs of the Elves", "Empire on the Steppes: The Origin of the Insa Empire", and "The Lava Forge: The Rise and Fall of the Dwarf Kingdom".

These books are thicker than the last. As you can tell from the names, the contents are extremely boring and serious. "Have you read all of these?"

"Yes." Lux opened the bookcase and took out a box: "History is very interesting."

Raven put the books on the desk aside, and Lux ​​put the box on top. "Okay, this is the God-given potion you wanted. Open it and take a look."

Hearing this, Raven's heartbeat quickened slightly. He took a deep breath and opened the box carefully.

Suddenly, an exquisite potion appeared before his eyes.

Its overall shape is like a water drop, the stopper is made of pure gold, and the hollow silver shell protects the relatively fragile glass inside.

A pool of sticky liquid ripples in the air, with tiny specks of silver like starlight scattered in it, still moving constantly, like a star cluster in the universe, mysterious and charming.

This is the second-level God-given potion, which can awaken the mage's talent in a targeted manner.

"It's really beautiful..." Raven's hand stroked the bottle carefully. Through the Eye of Truth, he could clearly see the rich energy contained in it. "Ahem!" Lux coughed softly and woke Raven up. She put her hands behind her waist and said, "This potion is yours. When you go back, you can look at it as long as you want. But before that, I have to tell you some precautions."

Raven nodded and said with a smile, "I'm all ears."

Lux said like a teacher: "If you want to become a mage, you can't just drink the potion. In order to better withstand the power in it, you'd better try to calm your emotions before taking it."

She pulled out her right hand, and her fingers stood up like young bamboo shoots: "It can be bathing and burning incense, fasting and praying, or meditation, long-distance running, or exercise."

As she spoke, Lux clenched her fingers into a fist, leaving only her index finger exposed: "In short, there is only one purpose, which is to make your mind completely calm, or even empty, so that the success rate will be higher."

Raven nodded to show that he understood. He still knew how to calm himself down.

It will be hard for Pety after we get back.

"There is one more thing you must pay attention to." Lux's voice became a little higher, emphasizing: "Even if it is a second-level potion, there is still a chance of failure after taking it. Once you feel that the energy is out of control, do not control it or resist it. Just let it dissipate naturally. Otherwise, it is likely to cause irreversible damage."

As if she was completely immersed in the role of "teacher", Lux asked: "That's all that's important. Do you have any questions?"

To become extraordinary, one must take risks. Raven was prepared for this. He was more curious about other aspects: "Lacus, when you awakened, did you also take the God-given potion?"

"Yes, but the specific methods are different from those of mages and knights." Lux said: "Unfortunately, if you choose to become a divine magician, I can help you a little more."

Raven asked a question that he had always been concerned about: "What is the difference between a mage, a knight, and a divine magician?"

Lux did not answer immediately, but walked to the bookshelf and took out three thick monographs.

Nothingness Except God

"The Path of a Mage: On the Growth of a Mage, Goals at Each Stage, and Precautions (Except Illusion)"

The Knight's Self-cultivation

With a thud, she placed them on the table and said, "These three books are all written by powerful Saint Domain masters. Although the details involved are inevitably vague, as long as you finish reading them, you will have a clear and comprehensive understanding of them."

Raven looked into her sapphire eyes and realized that the girl was not joking. He couldn't help but smile bitterly. "Reading is certainly a good thing, but can you explain it briefly first? I will take these three books away and read them carefully later."

"Well, okay." Lux seemed to enjoy giving lectures: "To put it simply, the most fundamental difference between divine magicians, mages, and knights is the different energies in their bodies."

"The magic power in a magician's body can guide the elements of nature to achieve the desired effect. It is essentially attributeless, but each magician has a different affinity for elements, which is why different spell schools are created."

"The divine magician has 'divine power' in his body. This is a gift from the Lord of Light, which allows him to use the power of holy light. By the way, many people say that divine magicians and mages are the same thing, but in fact they are completely different. Mages chant spells, while we recite prayers."

"The 'fighting spirit' in the bodies of knights and warriors naturally has different properties. It can exert power without chanting, and it can also greatly strengthen the body. The higher the level of fighting spirit, the stronger the resistance to magic."

Reading a lot of books has its benefits. Although Lux’s narration is not vivid, it is clear and concise. She is indeed a qualified teacher.

Pushing the three large books in front of Raven, Lux said seriously, "I brought these three books from the Vatican Library in the Imperial Capital. You must be careful not to damage them."

Vatican Library.

Raven was shocked for a moment, and glanced around: "Are these all books from the Vatican Library?"

"Most of them, what's wrong?" Lux asked.

"It's okay..." Raven shook his head, still shocked.

In this world, the main carrier of text is parchment, which is expensive and inconvenient to circulate.

Knowledge is an extremely expensive and scarce commodity.

Even the Griffith family, which has been passed down for hundreds of years, only has a collection of dozens of books in the study, most of which are poetry collections and knight novels. This is already very good.

But the books of the Holy See are so numerous that a library has to be established to house them. Even a second-level divine magician can borrow large quantities of books from them for a long time, and may borrow hundreds of books at a time.

The richness of its collection of books is probably not inferior to most of the libraries in Raven's previous life.

The profound heritage of the Holy See of Light is evident from this.

"Oh, and here are some more." Lux placed four parchment scrolls on top of the three books. "These are four different first-order magic training methods, corresponding to earth, water, fire, and wind. If you become a mage, you can take a look at which one is more suitable for you. It will help you find the direction of your school."

Raven looked delighted.

He had previously asked Philip to buy some spells for him, but there had been no news. Now he actually got four of them in one go!
"Thank you so much, otherwise even if I succeeded this time, I wouldn't be able to cast a single spell."

"No need." Lux showed a little pride on her face: "This is a free gift, I didn't spend any money."

"Thank you." Raven looked at the lovely face, raised his eyebrows and said, "I'll send someone to deliver ten bottles of Angel's Tears later."

"Don't try to bribe me with this." Lux rolled her eyes, "If you can't master the Elven language, I won't reduce your interest."

"Haha, don't worry, I will never break my promise." Raven smiled and picked up the books on the table, then said, "Then I will go back first."

"As a baron, it's not proper for you to carry things back by yourself." Lux intertwined her fingers behind her waist and said casually, "Why don't you let your servant come and get it? Bring the Angel's Tears here. How about we have lunch together?"

Raven was eager to awaken and become a mage: "No need, there aren't many things anyway, I can still move them."

Saying that, he turned around and left.

Looking at Raven's back as he walked away without even turning his head, Lux sighed with a hint of anger: "Humph, if I had known this would happen, I should have kept you company for a few days..."

Completely unaware of Lux's little thoughts, as soon as Raven returned to the castle, he asked Petty to give him a bath.

The bath lasted for three hours.

When everything was over, Raven came to the secret room he had not been to for a long time, feeling refreshed, and held the bottle of second-level God-given potion in his hand.

"Whether I can become a mage before the end of the year depends on this one."

He opened the bottle, tilted his head back, poured it into his mouth, and drank it all in one gulp!

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(End of this chapter)