Chapter 33: Death Magic Level 1
[You opened the Black Iron Heroic Chest and obtained:]
[Undead Mage Class Transition Certificate]
[Basic Death Magic Book]
[Basic Artifact: Ore Cart]
[Basic Artifact: Undead Robe]
[Basic Artifact: Skeletal Magic Wand]
"This is indeed a Black Iron Heroic Chest with the 'Heroic' suffix. Although it didn't give gold and resources, the items are much better."
The Undead Mage Class Transition Certificate and Basic Death Magic Book are both part of the Undead Mage's legacy. The former contains information on training and practices, while the latter details 1st-level death magic, with a total of five spells: Weaken Curse, Disintegration Ray, Deathly Fog, Dark Decay, and Magic Arrow.
Yes, Magic Arrow is still there, but this time it's a death-type Magic Arrow. The description and damage are identical to his fire-type Magic Arrow; only the element is different.
[Weaken Curse: Reduces the attack power of enemy troops by 5 points for 10 minutes. Cost: 5 magic points.]
[Disintegration Ray: Reduces the defense power of enemy troops by 5 points for 10 minutes. Cost: 5 magic points.]
[Deathly Fog: Summons a thick fog, reducing the death defense and attack power of enemies within the fog by 1 point. Lasts for 10 minutes. Cost: 5 magic points.]
[Dark Decay: Removes a positive buff from an enemy unit. Cost: 5 magic points.]
All five death magic spells are debuffs targeting enemies. This is just from the magic book; if that Death Hero had released all of them, Qin Muye would have undoubtedly lost.
[Ore Cart]
[Grade: Basic]
[Attributes]
[Increases ore production by 10 per day.]
The Ore Cart is a bit disappointing, providing only 10 additional ore per day. Qin Muye, who once would have been thrilled by this, now considers it somewhat lackluster. He casually tosses it into the resource warehouse; after all, it increases passively without needing equipment.
However, Qin Muye is surprised to see that there are resource-type artifacts. Although this one is basic, what about intermediate and advanced?
Regardless, that's not something he needs to consider now; he can't get them anyway. The Undead Robe and Skeletal Magic Wand might be useful for him.
[Undead Robe]
[Grade: Basic]
[Attributes]
[Raise Dead effect +5%]
[10 additional magic points]
[Skeletal Magic Wand]
[Grade: Basic]
[Attributes]
[Strength +2]
[Raise Dead effect +5%]
Alright, he was too hasty. He can't use these; his Apprentice Robe is better, adding both knowledge and defense. He has no Raise Dead skill anyway.
Although 1 point of knowledge equals 10 magic points, for Qin Muye, the significance of knowledge far surpasses that of magic points.
After tidying up, Qin Muye notices that the three newly built Spirit Workshop have been completed. He recruits all the spirits from within, equipping them with the purchased 212 sets of standard equipment.
Afterward, he opens the Points Shop, spending 10,000 points to exchange for five consumables.
The effects are the same: +10 knowledge, lasting 24 hours, and they can be stacked.
To survive, Qin Muye needs not only to recruit spirits to increase his numbers but also a powerful hero to sway the outcome of the war. Sometimes, troop types are just supplementary.
If this were before, he would not only need to exchange consumables to increase his knowledge attribute but also exchange for a Mage Transition Certificate. He needed a hero of the Mage class.
Now, there's no need. He opened a box and got an Undead Mage Transition Certificate. It's not a rare class, as he had already encountered an Undead Mage while meditating for magic power.
Next, he studies the contents of the certificate called "Curse of the Dead." Afterward, he tries to modify the two spirits cursed with the Death Curse, attempting to turn them into champion-class spirits.
Of course, even if they don't become champions, he needs to find a way to harmonize or remove the Death Curse inside their bodies.
As for how to promote to champion class, Qin Muye thinks that fortune and disaster are closely related. If he can integrate the Death Curse into the spirits and then transform it into power, it might increase their strength.
Of course, the premise is that the spirits can withstand it because, for them, this is an unbearable torment.
Thinking about how to handle all these matters before noon tomorrow, Qin Muye decides that he needs to enhance his learning ability as much as possible. So, he decides to increase his knowledge attribute.
He uses five consumables, and his knowledge attribute quickly reaches 67. At level 8, with the equipped basic artifact, he only has 17 points. It's really lagging behind, highlighting the enormous gap between regular classes and rare classes, or between Lord and heroes promoted from champion-class units.
The disparity is substantial.
"After surviving this crisis, I need to find a way to enhance my knowledge attribute as soon as possible." With the surge in knowledge attribute, Qin Muye feels like his thinking has become faster, especially in the aspect of learning.
It's like upgrading from a tricycle to a Lamborghini. Perhaps he increased too much at once, without a gradual process, leading to this illusion.
At this point, there's no time to consider other things. He picks up the book "Curse of the Dead" and starts learning.
A quick glance, then he memorizes the content. After careful consideration, the meaning emerges in his mind.
"I underestimated the amplification effect of the knowledge attribute on my two talents."
He initially thought it would take the entire afternoon to learn "Curse of the Dead," but based on the current progress, he should be able to master it in just two hours.
Therefore, he makes a new decision: if he survives this monster siege and has enough points left, he'll stock up on consumables that increase knowledge as reserves.
Outside, everything is in full swing, but Qin Muye is immersed in learning. Soon, he finds information about the Death Curse, and he gradually conceives a plan on how to solve this problem and take it as a benefit.
[End of Chapter]