Sixth Ring Wizard

Chapter 47 Shield-Building Wizard

McKen turned his head and saw a gleaming longsword flash by. He then clutched his neck, gurgling incoherently, blood gushing down his face like a waterfall. Blood bubbles rose from his mouth as he stared at Horag, who was covered in shields, and collapsed to the ground, his eyes filled with bewilderment.

"3% of your magic power remains," Deep Blue warned.

Herag felt his brain was very tired: "The Blink spell consumes too much mana. Casting it once consumes 49% of my mana."

The moment the ice spike hurtled towards him, he decisively used Flash to appear behind McCann, and then killed McCann with a single sword strike.

With his magic almost depleted, McCann was caught off guard and died before he could even put up a fight.

"We need to get out of here quickly." Herag searched the bodies of McCann and Sunny, found a ring and four magic stones, and then quickly left Moonlight Forest.

His current magic power isn't even enough to cast a single Corrosive Arrow; he can only rely on hand-to-hand combat when in danger.

Not long after Hellagur returned to the post station, Hellfoot arrived, but there was no one in the carriage.

The journey was smooth, and it was safe once we entered the northern forest area, which allowed Hrag to relax a little.

If McKen and Sunny's bodies hadn't been discovered in time, they would have been dragged away and eaten by the wild beasts and monsters of Moonlight Forest.

Even if he is discovered, it will be none of his business; the woodland will simply make a record of it. This kind of thing happens very often.

Herag spent some time in Moonglade and felt that Moonglade simply provided a platform.

Wizards learn and exchange resources here, and everything requires an equal price, unlike schools which have strict management of wizards.

Freedom, in turn, means disorder.

"Wind Sprite's Ring: Enchanted with a level 0 spell, Wind Sprite's Blessing."

The green ring that Herag was holding was taken from Sunny's hand. The enchantment inside seemed to increase agility, but the exact value would only be known after the mana was restored through experimentation.

"Let's go mushroom digging in Moonlight Forest in a few days." Herag planned to wait until this matter was over before going to avoid getting into any more trouble.

……

Two days later.

Hera placed a chair on the balcony, then lay down on it and carefully studied the Blink spell model.

A small stove nearby was burning brightly, and a teapot was placed on top of it, brewing coffee. The aroma of coffee wafted out, making people feel refreshed and relaxed.

"The Blink spell has high practical value, but its mana cost is too high..."

Herag paused for a moment, then issued a command to Deep Blue: "Deep Blue, could you optimize the Blink spell? The optimization should focus on reducing mana consumption."

"Data analysis in progress..."

"Data analysis and calculations are complete. The level 0 spell Blink can be optimized. After optimization, the estimated mana cost per cast is 37%."

"From 49% to 37%, that's a significant improvement." This result is sufficient and can reduce the burden of magic power considerably.

He continued, "Deep Blue, could you optimize the level 0 spell Blink? The optimization would be to increase the Blink distance."

"Data analysis in progress..."

"Insufficient information on spatial spells is needed; it is recommended to provide a wealth of basic principles for spatial spells."

"really……"

Just as Hellagur thought, there is currently no way to increase the range of Blink.

He had almost no understanding of the principles of spatial magic; all of Deep Blue's calculations were based on data.

Sufficient input is required for computation and output.

"Deep Blue, begin optimizing the level 0 spell Blink. The optimization direction is to reduce mana consumption."

"The mission has been recorded. The estimated time remaining is 26 minutes, and the estimated mana consumption is 31%."

……

"The level 0 spell Flash has now been optimized."

Herag noticed that the spell model flashing in his mind had changed slightly, with some subtle modifications that could save more mana without affecting the original effect of Flash.

"Deep Blue, optimize the level 0 spell mana shield. There are three optimization methods: 1. Increase the shield's defensive capabilities; 2. Reduce mana consumption; 3. Increase the shield's defensive capabilities while reducing mana consumption."

Herag went on to offer three optimization options for the mana shield, wanting to see how far Deepblue could go.

"Calculating and analyzing..."

"Analysis complete. All three optimization schemes are feasible."

Hellagur, seeing that it was acceptable, continued to inquire about optimization plans for the Ice Shield and Dark Energy Shield.

The Ice Shield can enhance defense and reduce mana consumption, while the Dark Energy Shield can only reduce mana consumption, but there is a lack of information on its ability to enhance defense.

Herag felt that the problem stemmed from a lack of knowledge about elemental magic, which he needed to acquire in the future.

He then inquired about optimization plans for Corruption Arrow: "Deep Blue, how can Corruption Arrow be optimized?"

"Calculating and analyzing..."

"The level 0 spell Corrosive Arrow optimizes mana consumption and enhances the corrosive effect."

After Deep Blue provided the results, Hellagur began to work on optimizing his own level zero spells.

Deep Blue's optimization of spells requires mana, and Herag only had so much mana, so it took him four days to optimize all the spells on his body.

Even some petrification spells have reduced their magic consumption.

"Ice Shield!"

"Mana Shield!"

"Dark Energy Shield!"

Herag cast three shield spells on himself in quick succession, then glanced at his remaining mana: "68%."

Before Deep Blue optimized these three spells, casting just three shields would consume half of his mana; now it only consumes 32%.

Regarding the starry sky meditation method, the fifth star has solidified halfway, and Herag expects to be able to complete the meditation within a month.

Once this star is successfully formed, he will be close to becoming a second-class wizard apprentice and can prepare the Dawn Potion needed for his advancement.

"Hmm? There's news." The runestone flashed with a green light.

When Hellagur opened the message, he found it was from Larry: "I've opened registration for the Potions course. You can sign up if you're interested."

"I'll sign up right away." After replying, Herag opened the course list and looked around for a while before finding Larry's "Introduction to Potions".

The course costs twenty gold coins, which isn't too expensive.

"You don't need to buy books. Just use the ones I used before. They have some notes that can help you with your studies," Larry continued.

"Thank you, Mr. Larry!" Herag clearly sensed that Larry was paying more and more attention to him, mostly because he saw his potential.

Helag was well aware that he would have to pay a price for everything he had gained.

As he grows up, Larry will most likely ask him for help whenever he needs it.

Equivalent exchange is a truth that wizards always uphold.

(End of this chapter)