I was a lord farming, how did I become an emperor?

Chapter 350 The Male Wizard Who Bears the Fate of the World

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Rhodes, who had just been promoted, was like a black hole, constantly absorbing the energy brought by cultivation.

For Rhodes, it was a growth that transcended social classes.

The Seed of Nature was also operating wildly, absorbing the scorching energy from cultivation and the natural power contributed by Rhodes' subordinates.

Clearly, many knights and wizard apprentices also practiced meditation at night.

He cultivated all night, and Rhodes didn't go to rest until the early hours of the morning.

Rod didn't wake up until noon.

The servants brought out the prepared lunches one by one, and Avril placed a gold-rimmed wooden box in front of Rhodes.

"These are all combat techniques; you'll probably need them."

Avril opened the box, inside were two booklets and three white crystals.

"nice one."

Rod quickly finished the food on his plate, wiped his mouth, and picked up two booklets to look at them.

The white crystal is a memory gem, and Rhodes can directly absorb the knowledge within it.

What's readily available isn't something to rush.

"Fierce Breath Protection".

Rhodes looked at the text above.

By circulating the energy of fire in a specific way and infusing it into every part of the body, one can dispel the cold and resist freezing. At the highest level, one can form a fiery barrier on the body's surface, which can resist magical attacks.

This means increasing magic resistance, and it's an exclusive combat skill for legendary fire-type knights.

The other one is Crimson Flame Slash, which is also a basic combat skill.

The effect of Crimson Slash is similar to the skill that Rhodes casts when using Ashbringer, as the longsword unleashes a sharp flame.

However, this combat technique requires less intense heat and can be used continuously at its peak.

Both of these combat techniques are very simple, but they are also very commonly used.

If the user is skilled enough, its power is by no means weak.

Rhodes also understood why legendary knights could contend with high-ranking wizard apprentices.

When Crimson Slash was continuously cast like a zero-ring spell, and Breath of Fire granted the legendary knight magic resistance, the caster was indeed not so difficult to deal with.

Rhodes then picked up the other three memory crystals and absorbed their contents one by one.

The first one contains advanced combat techniques.

The Blazing Slash gathers all the fire energy together to unleash its most powerful attack, creating a fiery trail tens of meters long in front of the user, which even a first-level defensive spell cannot withstand.

The remaining two are common general combat skills: Swift Steps and Combat Intuition.

These two combat skills are more like "status" skills, requiring only a small amount of fire energy to enhance the legendary knight's agility and reaction ability.

Like the previous combat techniques, they also require sufficient proficiency to be used more smoothly in battle.

"The combat skills and spell models look very similar."

After setting down the memory crystal, Rhodes said, "The spellcaster's spell model is constructed using mental power, while the combat skill is constructed using the aura of a legendary knight."

Avril nodded. "Wizards train legendary knights, so their approach to things should be based on what they know."

As she spoke, Avril picked a grape and put it in Rhodes' mouth. "Is it sweet?"

“Mmm, it’s very sweet,” Rod said calmly.

Hearing Rod's affirmative answer, Avril picked a pea and put it in her mouth.

Rhodes asked curiously, "Does that mean witches can also use combat techniques?"

"it should be OK."

Avril explained, "It seems that in ancient times, there were powerful melee witches."

"Aren't you a melee witch yourself?"

Rhodes looked at Vivian, "Then you can try learning these combat skills too."

“No problem.” Vivian nodded.

"Linda could also try learning."

Rod added.

After reviewing all the combat techniques, Rhode continued with his lunch.

After being promoted to legendary knight, Rhodes felt that his appetite had increased again.

He wouldn't eat a whole cow by himself, but the food he ate was enough for five or six knights.

Rhodes also had a greater craving for meat and sweets, and he ended up eating almost all five bunches of grapes.

After lunch, Rod took Avril to handle government affairs and began to build the municipal official system.

Rhodes was not worried about the loyalty of these officials, because each of them had been afflicted with a "life curse".

The Seed of Nature can enhance the potential of subordinates, while the Curse of Life is what keeps the nobles loyal.

Therefore, Rhodes values ​​these people's abilities more.

These matters took Rhodes two weeks to complete, and the Wizarding Academy in Riftrock was also established.

Rhodes personally named it "Red Osmanthus," meaning dawn and firelight, symbolizing enlightenment and power.

This represents Rhodes' own attributes and is also related to the year-round hot and sunny environment of Riftrock City.

Correspondingly, Rhodes also came up with the name for the Northern Academy: Cold Star Academy.

The constellations symbolize lofty ideals, representing wisdom and guidance, and are also associated with the North.

The other wizarding apprentices of the Dawn Order arrived in Riftrock and began studying the rune standard proposed by Rhodes.

As for the materials, they came from mutated monsters brought back from the mountains and fields by the demon-hunting team.

When Rhodes's affix effect covers the entire Empire, the number of beasts and mutated beasts explodes.

News of mutated beasts kept pouring into Riftrock City, and the demon-hunting team was able to bring back several prey every day, so there was no need to worry about a lack of materials.

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The afternoon sun shone through the tree canopy.

Celinesa stood at the edge of the forest, her gaze sweeping across the dense woodland before her.

Although Rhodes said that she didn't need to worry about mutated monsters, Celinesa was still curious about what had changed everything.

Most of the mutated beasts behaved quite docilely, even more so than before the mutation, but this unusual phenomenon made Celinesa even more uneasy.

Celine couldn't be sure how long this docility would last, nor could she predict whether more dangerous mutated creatures would appear.

She turned around and looked at the two students behind her.

"Orton, Wright, conduct a thorough investigation of the surrounding area."

Celine pointed towards the depths of the forest.
"Record the types, activity ranges, and behavioral patterns of all mutated organisms."

"Understood, wise man."

Wright immediately took out parchment and a charcoal pencil, ready to record his observations at any time.

Orton was in charge of guarding.

The three of them entered the forest along a path worn by hunters.

Less than half an hour later, Celine was drawn to a figure in a tree—a giant squirrel about the size of a medium-sized dog.

The strangest thing is that it has grown pale blue scales on its back, which shimmer with a metallic luster in the sunlight.

The squirrel turned its head and curiously looked at Celine and the others with its round eyes.

But it didn't show any aggression. Instead, it tilted its head and made a few curious squeaks.

Orton took a few steps forward to get closer, but the giant squirrel immediately turned around and jumped to a higher branch, disappearing in the blink of an eye.

"The degree of mutation is more severe than expected."

Wright quickly jotted down his observations on the parchment.
"Their body size increased six to seven times, and they developed reptilian scales, while maintaining a gentle behavioral pattern."

Celine nodded and continued walking forward.

Over the next hour, they discovered more mutated creatures. The rabbits grew bony protrusions resembling antlers, and the pheasants' feathers turned into a vibrant mix of purple and gold, with tail feathers almost reaching the ground.

Besides the mutations in wild animals, there are also mutations in plants.

A strange plant with leaves that emit a faint fluorescent glow has appeared in a forest that should have been filled with ordinary shrubs.

Some of them bloomed into flowers the size of a fist, with petals that were crystal clear.

Celine quickly stepped forward, carefully broke off a leaf, and smelled it.

A cool sensation rushed straight to my head.

"This is... Moon Crystal Grass?!"

Celine's voice was clearly filled with excitement.

The two students behind him were clearly taken aback, and Wright's eyes were full of shock: "You mean Moon Crystal Grass, the main ingredient for making calming potions?"

"Yes, it's a variant of Moonflower Grass, Moon Crystal Grass!"

After Celine confirmed it, a look of overwhelming excitement appeared on her face.
"The aroma alone is invigorating, and the magic concentration is increased at least tenfold!"

She stood up and quickly scanned her surroundings; the entire area around her was covered in them.

There are at least fifty plants!

That's absolutely shocking!

Rare herbs that originally required careful cultivation in specific environments are now growing naturally in this forest!

"Wise one, look this way!"

Orton's voice came from not far away.

Celine, leaning on her cane, walked quickly up.

Orton squatted beside the roots of an old oak tree, pointing to a cluster of mushrooms growing from a crevice in the roots.

The mushrooms were a deep purple color, with silver spiral patterns on the surface of their caps.

Celinesa gasped.

"Dark Blue Spore Mushroom".

Her voice trembled slightly, "This is a precious herb that only exists in ancient texts and can help intermediate apprentices break through... cough cough cough!"

Celine's rapid breathing caused her to cough violently, and Orton quickly patted her back to help her catch her breath.

"Are you alright, wise man?"

Orton looked at his teacher with concern; he had never seen her like this before.

"It's nothing, sigh."

Celine sighed, a bitter smile appearing on her lips. "If only I had had this herb back then, I wouldn't be in this situation..."

No sooner had the words left his mouth than a rustling sound suddenly came from the tree, and a thick vine suddenly shot out from behind the tree trunk!

Teng Man was incredibly fast, heading straight for Celine's face!

In a moment of desperation, Celine immediately raised her cane, and a semi-transparent shield unfolded in front of her!

"Oh!"

The vines slammed heavily onto the shield, instantly shattering it into countless points of light!
Tengman wanted to hit Celinesa again, but Orton grabbed her!
"Stab!"

A white light flashed in Orton's hand, and he forcefully tore the vines off!

At this moment, more vines emerged from behind the oak tree and lashed out at the three of them!

"Be careful!"

Wright shouted, and the surrounding air suddenly turned cold, a chill emanating from in front of the three of them!

The vines that were whipped around froze instantly, covered with ice crystals!
But soon the vines trembled violently, and ice crystals fell like snowflakes. Several vines broke free from the ice and continued to rush towards Celinesa!

Celine quickly took a few steps back, raised her cane, and several orange-red flames appeared in the air!
But the next moment she stopped casting the spell, and an ice shield appeared in front of her, binding the vines once again!
"This tree is mutating into a tree demon, don't kill it!"

Celinesha ordered, "Retreat!"

Orton had already raised his warhammer, and flames were burning on it.

But upon hearing the teacher's order, they had to abandon their attack and quickly retreat to create distance.

But the dozen or so vines did not give up, chasing after us swiftly like evil tentacles!

In a fit of anger, Wright raised his hand, and several bolts of lightning flashed in the air, instantly striking the vines!

The vines convulsed wildly in the electric current, then rapidly contracted backward!

Lightning flashed and leaped on the vines, quickly spreading to the entire oak tree, instantly scorching the bark black!
Celine and her two companions took the opportunity to create distance and retreat to a distance of several dozen meters.

"I never expected to see such a mutated tree demon, just like the ancient ones described in the ancient texts... cough cough cough!"

Celine, leaning on her cane, coughed violently, but a broad smile graced her face.

Wright quickly helped Celine up and asked with concern, "Teacher, are you alright?"

Celine's face was pale, and she clutched her chest, letting out a couple of long breaths.

Orton also rushed over, taking a small bottle out of his pocket.
"You should drink some recovery potion!"

"I am fine."

Celinesha waved her hand, "I just cast the spell too hastily and even dispelled one of the spells."

The most effective attacks against plants are fire spells and life drain, but Celinesa didn't want to destroy such a mutated magical plant after finally seeing it.

"Teacher, you should address your health issues as soon as possible."

Wright said in a low voice, "Otherwise it really will affect your lifespan."

Celine nodded, straightened up, and straightened her disheveled robe.

I originally thought that after advancing to the rank of advanced wizard apprentice, my lifespan would increase significantly, which would slow down the decline of my physical functions.

Unexpectedly, the forced advancement caused a backlash from the magical turbulence, resulting in damage to his body every time he cast a spell quickly.

Even the longest lifespan cannot withstand frequent damage.

"Teacher, perhaps..."

Wright said seriously, "Perhaps we really should try the Seed of Nature that Duke Rhodes provided."

"correct."

Orton chimed in, "Didn't he say we could get work points in advance to redeem?"

Celinesha looked down at her slightly trembling hands and fell silent.

“I know you have concerns about that method.”

Wright tried to dissuade her, saying, "But Linda and Luxem did exchange theirs, didn't they?"

"Linda said the effect was very good, and Luxen didn't feel anything unusual either. He also said that the efficiency of meditation had improved significantly."

“I think you should really give it a try,” Wright said.

Celine looked up and smiled at her student, saying calmly, "You're the one who wants that Seed of Nature, aren't you?"

"If there really are no side effects, no one would not want it."

Wright did not deny it, stating directly, "And you've said it many times, Rhodes is beneficial to us."

“I have no doubt about him.”

Celine sighed softly, "I just can't imagine how he obtained such a wondrous Seed of Nature..."

The three of them fell silent, and the forest was also quiet.

Only the oak trees in the distance were still active, their trembling vines rustling softly.

"Perhaps, that is his talent?"

Orton suddenly interjected, "Just like your prophetic talent."

"Perhaps he controls powerful natural forces and possesses immense magical power?"

Wright looked at the mutated oak tree and moonstone grass in the distance. "Otherwise, we can't explain all of this, why it happened right after Rhodes arrived."

"Yes, you may be right, Wright."

Celine nodded thoughtfully, "Like the male wizards described in the ancient texts, they bear the fate of the entire world."

Let's continue exploring this place.

Celinesa straightened up with her cane. "I'll think about the Seed of Nature when I get back."

(End of this chapter)