After a mysterious experience deep in the cave, Vera and Arken became increasingly interested in ancient runes. They spent days groping in the mists of the cave, trying to decipher the complex runes. After continuous efforts, they discovered that these runes belonged to an ancient magical civilization called "Isserlian", a civilization that had never been recorded in history books. The ancient Isserlian civilization's magical technology far surpassed any era they knew, but why traces of this civilization appeared in this remote cave remains a mystery.
In her in-depth study of the runes, Vera discovered a series of spells that controlled the little jade people. Through repeated practice, she not only succeeded in making the little jade girl respond to her call, she also found a way to recall the little jade girl by putting it between her eyebrows - a position that has special meaning for magicians. Meaning is the place that is most connected to the power of magic. In the process, Vera's magic power gradually increased, and her level was raised to the seventh level of apprentice, demonstrating her extraordinary talent and hard work.
As for Alken, his progress seems to have stalled since he learned plant magic. Although he was happy that he could master this kind of magic that was closely related to nature, he couldn't help but feel a little frustrated when he saw the progress Vera made one after another. He began to question his talents and efforts, lamenting that he seemed not as talented as Vera.
Just when Alken fell into self-doubt, he accidentally came to an inconspicuous corner of the cave. This seems to be an ancient storage room, surrounded by shelves carved from stone, with various items piled on them. Some have been covered by the dust of time, while others are still shining faintly. light.
Just when Alken was about to leave in disappointment, there was a slight jingle at his feet. He subconsciously lowered his head and found a pair of ancient shoes lying quietly among a pile of inconspicuous rags. This pair of shoes does not look eye-catching in appearance. The upper is made of some kind of old leather with a faint silver sheen. The shoelaces are replaced by a simple string with an exquisite charm tied on it. Conclusion.
Alken felt an inexplicable curiosity and excitement in his heart. He carefully picked up the shoes. They were unusually light, seemingly lighter than any shoe he had imagined. He looked carefully and found that the soles seemed to be engraved with some tiny runes. These runes emitted a faint blue light, giving the shoes a mysterious and ancient atmosphere.
Out of an instinct, Alken carefully took off his shoes and put these ancient shoes on his feet. The moment his feet touched the shoes, he felt a warm power surge into his heart from the soles of his feet. The feeling was both wonderful and comfortable, as if he was wrapped by some invisible force.
Alken put on his shoes and took a step lightly. He was surprised to find that he was moving much faster than usual. In this way, he ran several laps in the cave, feeling as if he was floating like the wind. He could easily cover several meters with each step. This increase in speed made him feel both shocked and excited.
Alken realized that he had discovered an extremely precious magic item - flying fur shoes, which could greatly increase the wearer's speed in a short period of time. For him, this is not only a great help in adventure, but also a valuable magic weapon to save his life in times of crisis.
Alken's mood improved greatly. He realized that everyone has their own strengths and weaknesses. What he has is not only the magic of the plant system, but now he also has these flying shoes that can protect him in dangerous moments. This discovery rekindled his passion for magic and exploration.
Vera and Arken were both in high spirits after their unexpected discovery deep in the cave. Vera has mastered ancient spells and the ability to summon jade figures, while Alken has gained a huge increase in speed thanks to his special pair of flying fur shoes. But under this excitement, Vera did not stop her pursuit of progress. She even began to try to help Alken improve his magic level, hoping that he would make more obvious progress.
In one attempt, Vera concentrated her mana and tried to transfer part of her mana to Alken through an ancient and complex spell, hoping that this could help him break through the existing level restrictions. However, no matter how many times Vera tried, she was always disappointed. Arken's mana didn't seem to have any improvement because of this. Even when he was releasing mana, the light yellow protective light around his body only remained dim, showing that he was still in the primary stage of apprenticeship.
This phenomenon made Vera confused. She had heard that the layering of magic was very intuitive. Each mage's degree of control over magic would show a different light when they released their magic. According to the ancient magic system, when magicians exert their magic power, the protective light formed around their bodies is not just a sign or symbol. This layer of light also plays a substantial protective role. They are actually an efficient defense mechanism that can resist magical attacks and general physical attacks, commonly known as "protective shields". The strength of this shield is directly related to the mana level. A protective light means the most basic protection ability, which can resist low-level magic and physical damage; and as the protective light increases, the defensive ability of the shield also increases, which can block more powerful attacks. The red light at the mentor level, the purple light at the grandmaster level, and even the dazzling golden light of the extremely rare supreme mage. Each color change marks a huge leap in defense power.
It is precisely because of the existence of this protective shield that magicians can go into battle more confidently when facing danger without having to worry too much about being fatally injured. Especially in the magical world, where various forms of attacks emerge in endlessly, this layer of protective light is undoubtedly one of the most important means of self-protection for every mage.
Vera herself can easily form seven pale yellow protective rays of light, demonstrating the powerful strength of her apprentice's seventh level. But for Alken, no matter how hard he tried, it seemed difficult to get himself beyond that initial stage. This forced Vera to accept a possible fact - Alken's talent may not be the outstanding type that can be seen at a glance.
Alken, however, was undeterred. He clearly recognized that everyone's talents and paths are different. Although it is somewhat difficult to increase the level of mana, he already has other unique skills-the pair of flying fur shoes not only enhance his ability to escape, but also give him more mobility in battle.
Vera was also relieved to see that Alken still maintained an optimistic attitude. She realized that even if she couldn't help Alken increase his magic power through direct methods, she could still give him more guidance and help in combat skills and tactical arrangements. The two support each other, make progress together, continue their adventure, and continue to explore more miracles and secrets in this magical world full of unknowns and challenges.
After another two days, they decided it was time to face the next challenge - to defeat the purple mutant sand scorpion that had been plaguing the neighborhood.