Volume Dragon: Start by obtaining the Infinity Gems

Chapter 61 (First Order) Spell Counter and Counterspell
After leaving the Mages' Guild, Nemesis took away Losrien's spellbook. This half-elf's arcane knowledge came from his deceased elven mother, a sun elf noble of the Elven Court.

There are many precious and rare spells in the spellbook.

The spells of protection are:

First-ring spells: [Magic Alarm] [Fortune's Aura]; second-ring spells: [Deflection Field] [Arcane Lock] [Shielded Object]; third-ring spells: [Dispel Magic] [Explosive Talisman] [Protection from Energy Damage] [Reverse Arrows] [Avoid Detection]; fourth-ring spells: [Dimensional Anchor] [Stoneskin] [Lesser Spell Nullification Ward] [Ray Deflection].

Illusion Spells:
First-level spells: [Colorful Jet], second-level spells: [Blur], [Hypnotic Pattern], [Mirror Image], [Misdirection], third-level spells: [Displacement], [Dusk Curtain], [Powerful Illusion], fourth-level spells: [Vision], [Greater Invisibility], [Greater Mirror Image], [Sensory Deprivation], [Phantom Killer].

Nemesis returned to the villa, where he turned day and night upside down, indulging himself in the study of spells of protection and illusion.

Both of these spells are the key to the mage's strong survivability.

Protection spells provide Nemesis with a variety of protective methods, and illusion spells go a step further.

Whether it is splitting out countless phantoms [Advanced Mirror Art], blurring the figure [Blur Art], or creating a false reality [Illusion].

These spells are extremely troublesome for melee professionals.

The Illusion School is recognized as the weakest spell among the eight major factions, but it has many powerful spells.

In addition to these spells, Nemesis also learned a spell combat technique of protective spells under the guidance of Losrien.

【Counterspell】

Spell Counter is a very special thing. It is both a spell and not a spell.

To be precise, it is a spell technique that consumes spell slots.

The core idea of ​​spell counter is to interrupt the enemy's spellcasting.

But most of the time, before casting a spell, a mage will set up an unbreakable defense for himself, or stay at a safe distance far enough.

At this time, spell counter comes into play.

Protection mages discovered this method while studying defensive spells.

When the enemy casts a spell, the mage can destroy the spell model formed in the magic web by casting the [Counter-Spell] of that spell.

This is what the drow sorceress did when I fought her.

The so-called [counter-spell] is to reverse the spell.

In the system of mysticism, counter-spells usually possess extremely powerful forbidden powers. The reversal of a spell represents a defiance against the material world. This fantastic power can often do some very wonderful things.

[Counter Spell] is one of them.

It is said that among more advanced spellcasters, there is a further power to counter spells, such as the legendary [Spell Reversal].

The spellcaster who casts [Counterspell] must be extremely proficient in the spells released by the enemy, and recite the [Counter Spell] that is completely opposite to the normal spell, burning the spell slots of the same level in order to successfully counter the spell.

Of course, if the person being countered also has strong control over the spells in that area, the spell counter may fail.

To put it bluntly, spell countering depends on the proficiency of both parties in this spell.

As for the Scroll Dragon, a favorite of the Conjuration and Prophecy schools, Nemesis could easily counter any spells from these two schools, and could absolutely suppress the enemy's counterattack. As for spells from other schools, it depended on the proficiency of the spell being countered.

At the same time, during these few days, Colette also returned from the Underdark, and the cold iron weapons business was officially introduced into Degen City.

Colette reached a cooperation with the largest weapons and equipment dealer in Degen City, [Branded Wine Scar]. The sale of each cold iron weapon can bring Nemesis a profit of 800 gold coins!
These gold coins were used by Nemesis to purchase various magic gems to speed up its growth.

"Master, these are the gems I collected from the market today. According to your request, I removed the obsidian and ruby ​​and mainly bought a large number of cat's eyes."

Lao Luoan held a cloth bag in his hand and handed it to Nemesis.

The giant dragon was perched in the living room. It used its nimble claws to untie the cloth bag, and dozens of gems in it slid down its mouth into its stomach.

"Hmm, cat's eye tastes the best after all." Nemesis smacked his lips.

The cat's eye stone that contains the magic of prophecy is the favorite gem of the scroll dragon. After eating cat's eye stones for a long time, Nemesis's prophecy spell level has been continuously improved.

He doesn't even need a crystal ball, he can cast any prophecy spell at will.

"Go and return this spellbook to Lothrien."

Nemesis threw out a spell book. He had learned all the spells in it over the past few days.

Maro was shocked to see the freak-like speed at which the Tome Dragon learned spells. You know, every wizard needs at least several days, or even more than ten days of study to master a new spell.

But Nemesis's talent in the arcane allowed him to learn dozens of spells within a few days.

Today, the magic patterns on Nemesis' scales are becoming more and more complex as the number of spells increases. These magic patterns will further enhance its resonance ability with the magic network.

This virtuous cycle will allow the Scroll Dragon to become more and more adept at controlling magic power over time, and even be able to use various magical techniques at will.

This is why Nemesis's speed in learning arcane arts is getting faster and faster.

In fact, when Nemesis reaches the young dragon stage, he will awaken the most powerful arcane talent of the scroll dragon - improvisational metamagic.

This talent is the result of the magical patterns on the dragon scales becoming too complicated.

Not only that, these magic patterns will greatly enhance the scales' resistance to magic. The scales of a scroll dragon may not be as resistant to attacks as those of a normal dragon, but its resistance to magic is extremely high.

Today's Nemesis is even capable of ignoring the bombardment of any energy-shaping spell of the third ring and below. Of course, the premise is that the caster's level is not too high.

After all, the fireball spell cast by a legendary wizard is inferior to the fireball spell cast by a level 5 wizard.

It cannot be said that there is a world of difference, but it is definitely several levels higher.

At this stage, the advantages of the scroll dragon over ordinary dragons began to slowly emerge.

Even if Nemesis didn't use the power of the Mind Stone and psychic energy, he would be able to easily defeat the sloppy dragon Segna.

Nemesis, who had just learned and organized all the new spells, lay on the ground again. The floor was now covered with gold coins and gems, emitting a strong smell of copper.

"It's time to have a good rest. How long should I sleep? Five days? Ten days?" Nemesis closed his eyes and fell into darkness.

　Sorry, this chapter is a previous draft, I didn't expect it to be published so soon. The spells are written in the main text, and the new spells obtained later will not be written in the main text. I will write the author's words in that chapter, and I suggest that readers who want to read the collection of spells should not miss it. It's difficult to satisfy everyone. If the main text is too long, readers who don't like it will think it's too wordy, so readers with a collection addiction will understand.
　　
　
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