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nThe Art of the Turtling Mage

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nThe divination failed.

nMatthew stuffed the crystal ball into the cabinet with a calm expression.

nThis was very normal.

nHe was a necromancer and had no talent for divination.

nEven though he had always taken time to fiddle with it out of his love for divination over the years.

nBut the result was obviously not satisfactory.

nHe calmed down a little.

nMatthew finally arrived at the westernmost room in the basement.

nThere were two large bookcases here, and magic books were placed on them.

nHe was ready to learn some spells that matched his current level.

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nMatthew was now a Level-8 Necromancer.

nHowever, the spells on his system were still the ones he had learned at level 5.

nIt was time for an update.

nIn Rolling Stone Town.

nIt was not easy to buy a magic book that recorded the principles of magic.

nNot to mention, it was related to the path of the dead.

nFortunately, Matthew was prepared for the problem.

nHe had always asked his friends in Baiyan City to help him purchase them in advance.

nIn addition to the portion gifted by Great Mage Ronan.

nThe spellbooks in this room were enough to support Matthew’s needs until he reached level 10.

nHis gaze swept back and forth between the bookshelves.

nA moment later.

nMatthew made a list of spells for himself.

nThis was the spell he was going to learn next.

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n“Pseudocide (Level 7 spell, can fake death to escape);

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nThe Last Dance (Level 8 spell, can detonate non-contracted summons);

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nVampiric Touch (Level 6 spell, can absorb life force by touching others to heal oneself);

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nGarcia’s Armor II (Level-6 spell, an advanced version of the Level-2 spell, Garcia’s Armor I, Physical Defense);

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nThunderblast Sword (Level-7 spell, enchants the longsword and gains the special effect of lightning);

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nStrengthened Summoning (Level 8 spell, increases the effect of Undead Summoning)

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nLearning spells was not an easy task for most people.

nMost mages spent almost half of their time studying and mastering spells.

nIf these six spells were taught to other necromancers of the same level, it would take at least 10 months.

nAnd this was under the condition of going all out.

nBut Matthew was different.

nThe speed at which he learned spells was in inverse proportion to his talent in divination.

nHe was confident that it would not be a problem for him to finish studying them within three months.

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n“Next, I have to focus on learning spells. I have to apply for leave from school…”

nMatthew came to the meditation room with a stack of books.

nIt was close to midnight.

nHe was a little sleepy.

n“Peggy, a cup of coffee!”

nNo one responded.

nSo Matthew could only make a cup of black coffee himself.

nThe bitter and mellow taste immediately made him shudder.

n“I’m energized…”

nMatthew pursed his lips.

nHe casually flipped open a thick book.

nOn the title page.

nThe string of mischievous magic words jumped out.

nIt danced around Matthew’s nose.

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nGarcia’s Armor II: The Art of Turtling Mages

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nNote: Garcia’s self-deprecating skill is as good as his skill. I recommend that every mage learn one of Garcia’s spells-Ronan

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n” Grand Mage Ronan. I hope that his journey to the astral plane will go smoothly.”

nMatthew smiled.

nMaster Ronan was the greatest benefactor he had met since he transmigrated.

nBack then, Matthew had just transmigrated and had no idea about this world. Other than the tree-planting mission, he had no clues.

nHowever, planting trees also required money, land, and other resources.

nMatthew had been wandering around Rolling Stone Town for a while, and he was almost down and out to the point where he could not afford to eat.

nAt the crucial moment.

nRonan, who happened to pass by, pulled him back.

nHe invited Matthew to his house for dinner and asked him why a spellcaster who studied the path of necromancy did not go to Baiyan City to develop himself but wandered around a place like Rolling Stone Town with no future.

nMatthew said that his talent in the path of necromancy was mediocre, but he was unwilling to stop there, so he suddenly had an idea.

n“The path of necromancy studies death and life, but most necromancers seem to only care about death and not life, so I want to try it from a different angle…

n“I plan to plant some trees near Rolling Stone Town. It would be best if I could plant a forest. I want to feel the power of life through this move. It might be helpful for my breakthrough in the Path of Necromancy.”

nThis was a lie Matthew made up to get two more meals.

nHe didn’t expect these words to pique Ronan’s interest.

nAt that time, he had expressed his admiration for Matthew’s unconventional ideas.

nRonan told Matthew.

nHe could plant trees on his land.

nMoreover, the cost of buying seeds and green liquid, Ronan planned to fund half of it.

nMatthew was flattered.

nBut he still refused Ronan’s kindness.

nHe planned to rely on his own strength to buy the seeds.

nRonan didn’t mind.

nHe wrote a letter of recommendation on the spot, allowing Matthew to go to the Seaver Public School to teach the children of the nobles in the town. Matthew could choose the subjects himself.

nAfter that.

nRonan also helped Matthew in life, work, and planting trees.

nEven Matthew’s house was provided by Ronan.

nLater, Matthew found out half of the houses in the Mage District belonged to Ronan.

nThe other half belonged to his wife.

nRolling Stone Town was Ronan’s hometown, although he spent most of his time in Jewel Bay.

nHowever, he was the reason why Rolling Stone Town had not suffered any natural or man-made disasters over the years.

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nAs for the Great Wizard Ronan.

nMatthew was still grateful.

nHowever, he was also very clear about the reason why the other party helped him.

nIt was impossible to cling to Ronan forever.

nHe still had to rely on his own strength to grow truly.

nThinking of this.

nMatthew focused his attention.

nHe began to concentrate on studying spells.

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nThe next day.

nMatthew walked out of the security office, followed by two guards. They carried the merchant’s body into the oak forest.

nMatthew skillfully dug a hole and buried him, completing the ghost’s wish.

nOf course.

nSince he was already there, Matthew did not forget to plant three oak trees.

n30 XP was credited.

nMatthew was satisfied.

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nIn the afternoon.

nBlake came with the report.

nHe told Matthew.

nThe underground cave had already been investigated.

nHe did not find any other clues.

nThe cave was connected to seven or eight deep tunnels, which could lead to almost any place in the Gold Digger Basin. Even the best tracking expert could only scratch his head in this situation.

nThis was in line with Matthew’s judgment.

nIt also proved that he was right not to investigate recklessly.

nAs for the surroundings of the Ghost Castle mentioned by the ghost…

nAs that place had declined for many years and was far away in the mountains, it was highly dangerous. Therefore, Blake was still gathering manpower.

nHe promised Matthew that he would inform him as soon as he found anything new.

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nOne night a week later.

nIn the basement.

n“Vs’Boo..”

nA short incantation sounded.

nMatthew’s body was suddenly covered with a layer of thick translucent armor!

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nYour spell, Garcia’s Armor II, has been successfully cast!

nPhysical Defense 8

nDuration: 180 seconds

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nHe had succeeded!

nHe felt the soft and bouncy feeling of being wrapped up everywhere.

nMatthew was intoxicated.

nIt felt like he was wrapped in a huge piece of jelly.

nIt’s not heavy.

nHowever, its defense was very high.

n“According to Turtling Mage, Garcia’s armor’s greatest feature is that it can be stacked on top of each other. Level I and II can provide 3 and 8 points of armor, respectively.

n” As expected of a turtle turtling mage, I like it!”

nMatthew was just about to continue exploring the technique of stacking two spells.

nSuddenly.

nAn illusion appeared before his eyes.

nAt that moment.

nHe seemed to see a corner of the oak forest!

nThe illusion disappeared in an instant.

nImmediately, a warm current surged into Matthew’s heart.

nHe suddenly had some knowledge in his mind!

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nYour ability ‘Nature’s Gift’ is in effect…

nYou have gained new abilities, Appraisal and Accountant.

nAppraisal: You can accurately estimate the value and price of most goods circulating in Jiliu City.

nAccountant: You have mastered a certain amount of financial knowledge and are qualified for a basic accounting position.

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nAppraisal?

nAccountant?

nMatthew was confused.

n“Is this also a gift from nature?” he muttered to himself.

nAt this moment.

nMatthew suddenly remembered.

nThe corner of the oak forest that he had just caught a glimpse of seemed to be the place where he had buried the merchant’s body!

n“I buried the body, and nature gave me a part of his ability?”

nThis speculation was absurd and even terrifying.

nBut Matthew felt that it was very likely that it was the truth!

n“Do I only need to bury the body, or do I need to fulfill the last wish of the deceased?

n“How many corpses can I bury? Was there a limit to this kind of gift? Would I get a negative ability?”

nMatthew stopped thinking.

nEverything had to be done in practice.

nHe noticed.

nIn the mission panel, the Taichi symbol had changed.

nThe green energy bar on the right side had risen by a large margin, and it looked like it was about to reach two-thirds of the energy bar.

nThis should also be related to the ‘gift’ just now.

n” There’s no rush. Let’s take our time and see. Even if there’s a shortcut to obtaining the gift, I have to be careful. I can’t turn Great Wizard Ronan’s land into a mass grave…”

nMatthew’s eyes flickered slightly.

n“At this moment, you finally look the part of the evil necromancer.”

nAt the basement entrance, Peggy said charmingly as she leaned against the wall.

nMatthew ignored her coquettish posture. “Is dinner ready so early?”

nPaige shook her head.

n“Big Beard is here. He seems to be in a hurry to see you.”

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nAt the gate of the fence.

n“What is it? Someone kidnapped Sif?!”

nMatthew was shocked.

nBlake nodded hurriedly.

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n“Don’t make a fuss. I just received the news. The other party asked for a ransom, but the lord judged that the other party was only stalling for time and thus delaying the rescue.

n” Currently, the Suki Clan is secretly gathering people. I had already led my team to Ghost Castle, but I had no choice but to return after receiving such an urgent report…Of course, it was only right. Nothing could compare to Miss Sif’s safety.”

nBlake concluded, ” I’m here to remind you to be careful. There might be more abnormalities happening in the future. You don’t have to worry about Miss Sif. Everyone will do their best.”

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nWith that, he left in a hurry.

nMatthew frowned.

nSif was the only daughter of this generation of the Suki Family.

nShe was also his student.

nJust like Beanna.

nThe girls at the school liked Matthew very much.

nMatthew remembered the last time he saw Sif.

nThe girl even told Matthew that she had written an anonymous letter to the City Hall, recommending him to be this year’s outstanding citizen. Later, the people from the City Hall really came to confirm it.

nUnexpectedly, in the blink of an eye.

nSif had been kidnapped!

nKidnapping the only daughter of the Suki Family in Rolling Stone Town was too outrageous.

nThe other party was really daring.

nEither it had been planned for a long time, or they were simply mad!

nEven Ronan’s title of Great Mage couldn’t suppress this madness.

nHow crazy was this?

nMatthew felt deeply uneasy for Sif.

nUnfortunately, he did not have any clues about the kidnappers.

nDivination was not his forte.

n‘I’m afraid I can’t help.’

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nHe closed the door.

nMatthew sighed softly.

nThe Tauren skeleton’s voice came from the kitchen. “Dinner is ready!”

nMatthew was about to go over.

nSuddenly.

nA white light flashed in front of him.

nAn oak tree fairy rushed towards him in a panic!

n“What’s wrong?”

nMatthew listened to the fairy’s complaints.

nHis expression became more and more serious.

n” Someone set the fire?!”

n“It’s almost near the oak forest?”

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