Advent of the Archmage Chapter 360

Link had plenty of materials on hand . Previously, when the Beastman Warlord commissioned Link to craft his axe, there were many leftover materials . There was plenty left to craft a magic sword .

Link once crafted a Khorium sword for Kanorse . Kanorse had provided Link with the design for the sword, so it was very simple . Therefore, right now, based on a similar design, all Link needed to consider was the magical component of the sword .

After thinking about it for a while, Link decided to use talismans to inscribe the sword with magic . He had plenty of experience with using talismans, and based on his experience with it, he could create profound effects .

He had a few high-grade talismans with him, ones that he had gotten from High Elf Lord Derrac's Lightning Wand .

He took out one lightning talisman from his dimensional pendant .

When no energy was being inputted into the talisman, it looked like a transparent crystal, beautiful to look at . It would definitely make a good necklace for a gift to one's wife, and would absolutely fetch a high price on the market .

This lightning talisman was originally designed for the wand, and not for a sword . Therefore, some adjustments would have to be made .

At this stage, Link already had an idea of the things he'd need to change . After casting an Eagle's Eye spell on himself, Link began to modify the talisman .

Hmm, my eyesight has also improved . Previously, these minute markings weren't so clear before . Now, I can see everything clearly, Link mused to himself in surprise .

In the past, he truly envied Felina's eyesight . Right now, his body had improved to the point that it was comparable to the best .

With plenty of spirit, outstanding eyesight, Link's modifications to the talisman were completed quickly .

Three hours later, a brand new talisman lay in his hand . Information about this new talisman appeared in his vision .

Lightning Tempest Talisman .

Level: Epic

Effect: After channeling Mana into the talisman, the talisman will convert the Mana into lightning energy .

(Note: Priceless gemstone)

The talisman thus formed the core of the sword . The next step was to construct the carrier, the sword that would support it .

Whether or not the talisman could fully utilize its power would depend on the grade of the sword . The sword was fundamentally many times easier than the talisman and was simply no challenge to Link .

Modifying the talisman took Link three hours, whereas constructing the carrier took only half an hour . Very soon, a shape similar to the Khorium sword was produced .

Link inlaid the talisman into the base of the sword blade, aligning the talisman with the lines on the sword . The lightning talisman sword was created!

The process was extremely fast, taking only about 3 . 5 hours .

If I had used traditional methods to create this sword, it would take me at least a week . Using talismans to do it is a much better way!

Picking up the blade, Link made some adjustments to the body of the sword . Now, the sword was considered complete .

Since this sword was a gift, it would not be appropriate to simply hand it over like this . Link created an elegant ebony box for the sword which he then placed the sword into . Suddenly, Link had a flash of inspiration . He quickly put away the sword and began studying the Flame and Purification spell .

Very quickly, a day passed by .

The next day, after conducting the regular training for the Magicians, Link chose not to leave from the training grounds . Annie walked over, accompanied by Kanorse .

Annie waved her hand helplessly, saying, "Link, I told Kanorse about your request, and he immediately came over . "

Kanorse laughed and said, "I heard that you were preparing a magic sword as a gift . I was curious and couldn't resist coming to take a look . "

Well, fine . He's already here, Link thought . He retrieved the box from within his dimensional pendant and handed it over to Kanorse .

The box was simple but incredibly elegant . Looking at it, Kanorse's eyes lit up . He carefully opened the box and laid his eyes upon the sword within .

The exterior of the sword was a silvery white . Along the body of the sword was carved exquisite flowing runic lines which sparked with electricity . At the base of the sword was inlaid a brilliant gemstone which emanated a thick aura of lightning energy . It made the entire sword feel very electrifying .

Kanorse held his breath as he kept the sword aside . Immediately, the electricity disappeared, causing the sword glow to fade away . Kanorse was puzzled by this effect . Link explained, "When you're not channeling your energy into the sword, the sword will automatically stop releasing energy so that it doesn't appear too eye-catching . Now, try channeling your Battle Aura into the sword . "

Kanorse followed Link's instructions . Immediately, the sword lit up with electricity as small explosions of lightning went off around them . Kanorse did not control his strength earlier and used too much force, causing the sword to explode with energy, transforming a nine-foot area around them into a lightning field .

Link and Annie were surrounded by a defensive barrier that Link had prepared earlier . He said, "Your power is too strong, but it is also too dispersed . You need to control the direction of your power on the sword . I can't advise you much with this; you'll need to figure it out yourself . "

However, Kanorse's attention was completely focused on the magic sword in his hands . Who knew if he had heard Link's advice .

Kanorse was completely engrossed with the sword . At first, the electricity on the sword still striking randomly around the area . Ten minutes later, he managed to contain the electricity onto the body of the sword . Yet another ten minutes later, he was starting to be able to release the electricity as he willed it .

This rate of improvement was stunning, to say the least . It was no wonder that Kanorse was the human race's strongest champion .

Nonetheless, time was passing by quickly . Annie reminded, "Hey, Link is still waiting to learn swordsmanship from you . "

"Oh? Oh right, I completely forgot! This sword is just too amazing; it's the best and most beautiful magic sword I've ever used . I was just too engrossed in trying it out . It handles well too!" Kanorse praised as he admired the magic sword in his hand . No matter how he looked at it, there were no aesthetic flaws in this sword, and the more he looked at it, the more he liked it .

Of course, since he already received the tuition, Kanorse had to teach Link properly too . He took out a pair of wooden swords that he had prepared beforehand and tossed one over to Link . Holding the other sword in his hand, his expression became serious . "Sir Link, I know that you only want to learn some basic swordsmanship to train your body . Yet, it is the basics that are the most important to build a good foundation . Not only is a proper mastery of basics important for learning advanced techniques, but it is also important to ensure you don't hurt yourself . So, Sir Link, you must learn this properly . "

Link understood the seriousness of this . He had never looked lightly upon the skills of Warriors . For their skills to last so long in this world, it certainly had to have its own mysteries and strengths .

Kanorse used the wooden sword to demonstrate some basic sword forms . He knew that Link's eyesight was good, so he moved rapidly . After running through the forms, he asked, "Sir Link, did you understand?"

Link closed his eyes for a few minutes before opening them . "Let me try," he said .

Link slowly repeated the motions that Kanorse demonstrated—chopping, slashing, stabbing, parrying, so on and so forth . Because he wasn't familiar with the moves, he took a much longer time going through them . What took Kanorse half a minute took him two full minutes .

Actually, the moves were very simple . Link memorized them all after looking at them once . However, when he actually did it himself, he found that his body could not keep up with his thoughts and would constantly make mistakes .

After he was done, Kanorse nodded his head in satisfaction . "Well done, the overall form is there . However, there are many areas that need to be worked on . Continue training; I'll correct you as you go along . "

Link nodded his head and repeated the sequence .

Kanorse was a strict teacher . He would shout at Link to stop the moment he noticed a slight mistake to correct the mistake . The basic sword forms comprised of 20 strokes . He took half a minute to demonstrate them, but now, he spent almost an entire hour correcting Link's form .

An hour later, Link ran through the sequence of forms once more, going very slowly this time .

He didn't dare to go through the forms quickly . When he did, he found that he could not control his movements properly and would make many mistakes .

Kanorse nodded his head, pleased . "This is it . From here, you need to work on the speed of the movements . Sir Link, even though you are only doing this as a form of exercise, I hope that you would still take it seriously . Based on your current physical capabilities, as long as you train constantly and become familiar with these basic sword moves, they can still become very useful . It is also better for tempering your body . "

Initially, Link had only planned to learn this as a pastime . However, after going through that session with Kanorse, he was beginning to find swordsmanship interesting . Hearing what Kanorse said, he nodded, saying, "Don't worry . This is really interesting; I will continue to train seriously . "

Kanorse continued, "Over the next week, I will constantly come to check on you until the point where you are able to run through the sequence of forms without making a single mistake . If you have any doubts, feel free to send someone to look for me . I will immediately come over to help you clarify your doubts . "

For such a valuable magic sword, Kanorse was only teaching Link the basics of swordsmanship . Kanorse felt that this trade was too much in his favor, so much so that if he didn't take responsibility for Link's training, he would feel guilty .

Of course, Link was not likely to make many mistakes . With his photogenic memory, it would not even be a problem for him . Nonetheless, he still said sincerely to Kanorse, "My utmost gratitude . "

Following that, Link continued practicing .

Annie and Kanorse stood by the side watching him . After watching for a while, Kanorse waved his hand and said to Annie, "I have a feeling that if Sir Link continues to train like this, he could become a very formidable Assassin . "

Annie was skeptical . "That can't be . Where would Link find the time? He still needs to study magic . "

"I can't be wrong . Based on Sir Link's intellect and focus, as long as he continues to train for just an hour every day, he would definitely make incredible progress with the sword within a year .

"This…" Annie was speechless . She had no doubts about Kanorse's appraisal . It was just that it was simply too unbelievable . Would a Magician that mastered swordsmanship still be a Magician?

The two of them stood in silence for a while . After observing Link for a while more, they left .

Link continued to train .

In the next few days, Kanorse continued to come daily to observe . However, after three days, he decided to stop coming . It was simply pointless . Link did not need Kanorse around, every motion he made was simply flawless .

Link had reached the point where he could feel his own progress .

Every day, after practicing with the magic formation, he would study his magic books, burying himself deep into the books . Then, when he found himself stumped by a problem, he would practice his swordsmanship in the study room of the magic tower . As he practiced, his inspiration would come back, and he would return to his books . Then, soon after, he would return to training the sword, alternating between the two . Surprisingly, his efficiency increased while doing this, and he had unexpectedly found the answer to many problems that were confounding him .

In fact, due to Link training his body, not only was his body getting stronger, the maximum limit of his Dragon Power was rising as well, increasing 20 points every day .

His Dragon Power which started off at Level- 7 quickly rose to Level-8 within half a month .

How interesting . I should've done this earlier instead of just strolling . Link found it a real pity and decided to step up the intensity of his training .

A week later, Link's Soul Slalom magic formation was starting to show signs of being effective . The coordination between the individual Magicians was improving, and right now, they could actually unleash some magic spells . Unfortunately, there was a high possibility that they would make a mistake and needed more time to become familiar with it .

Based on this rate of progress, it seemed likely that Link's deadline of mastering the magic formation within ten days would be met .

On the other hand, Link's swordsmanship practice was becoming more fluent, to the point where he had almost mastered it . He no longer needed to use a wooden sword . Now, he used the Storm Lord's sword .

The sword spirit in the Storm Lord's sword ignored him, letting Link swing it around without making noise . After practicing for a day, Link found it pointless . Swordsmanship was originally meant for slaying opponents . Where was the fun in practicing it alone?

Link looked at Nana .

Chapter 360 Too SimpleTranslator Nyoi Bo Studio Editor Nyoi Bo StudioLink had plenty of materials on hand . Previously, when the Beastman Warlord commissioned Link to craft his axe, there were many leftover materials . There was plenty left to craft a magic sword . Link once crafted a Khorium sword for Kanorse . Kanorse had provided Link with the design for the sword, so it was very simple . Therefore, right now, based on a similar design, all Link needed to consider was the magical component of the sword . After thinking about it for a while, Link decided to use talismans to inscribe the sword with magic . He had plenty of experience with using talismans, and based on his experience with it, he could create profound effects . He had a few high grade talismans with him, ones that he had gotten from High Elf Lord Derrac s Lightning Wand . He took out one lightning talisman from his dimensional pendant . When no energy was being inputted into the talisman, it looked like a transparent crystal, beautiful to look at . It would definitely make a good necklace for a gift to one s wife, and would absolutely fetch a high price on the market . This lightning talisman was originally designed for the wand, and not for a sword . Therefore, some adjustments would have to be made . At this stage, Link already had an idea of the things he d need to change . After casting an Eagle s Eye spell on himself, Link began to modify the talisman . Hmm, my eyesight has also improved . Previously, these minute markings weren t so clear before . Now, I can see everything clearly, Link mused to himself in surprise . In the past, he truly envied Felina s eyesight . Right now, his body had improved to the point that it was comparable to the best . With plenty of spirit, outstanding eyesight, Link s modifications to the talisman were completed quickly . Three hours later, a brand new talisman lay in his hand . Information about this new talisman appeared in his vision . Lightning Tempest Talisman . Level Epic Effect After channeling Mana into the talisman, the talisman will convert the Mana into lightning energy . Note Priceless gemstone The talisman thus formed the core of the sword . The next step was to construct the carrier, the sword that would support it . Whether or not the talisman could fully utilize its power would depend on the grade of the sword . The sword was fundamentally many times easier than the talisman and was simply no challenge to Link . Modifying the talisman took Link three hours, whereas constructing the carrier took only half an hour . Very soon, a shape similar to the Khorium sword was produced . Link inlaid the talisman into the base of the sword blade, aligning the talisman with the lines on the sword . The lightning talisman sword was created The process was extremely fast, taking only about 3 . 5 hours . If I had used traditional methods to create this sword, it would take me at least a week . Using talismans to do it is a much better way Picking up the blade, Link made some adjustments to the body of the sword . Now, the sword was considered complete . Since this sword was a gift, it would not be appropriate to simply hand it over like this . Link created an elegant ebony box for the sword which he then placed the sword into . Suddenly, Link had a flash of inspiration . He quickly put away the sword and began studying the Flame and Purification spell . Very quickly, a day passed by . The next day, after conducting the regular training for the Magicians, Link chose not to leave from the training grounds . Annie walked over, accompanied by Kanorse . Annie waved her hand helplessly, saying, Link, I told Kanorse about your request, and he immediately came over . Kanorse laughed and said, I heard that you were preparing a magic sword as a gift . I was curious and couldn t resist coming to take a look . Well, fine . He s already here, Link thought . He retrieved the box from within his dimensional pendant and handed it over to Kanorse . The box was simple but incredibly elegant . Looking at it, Kanorse s eyes lit up . He carefully opened the box and laid his eyes upon the sword within . The exterior of the sword was a silvery white . Along the body of the sword was carved exquisite flowing runic lines which sparked with electricity . At the base of the sword was inlaid a brilliant gemstone which emanated a thick aura of lightning energy . It made the entire sword feel very electrifying . Kanorse held his breath as he kept the sword aside . Immediately, the electricity disappeared, causing the sword glow to fade away . Kanorse was puzzled by this effect . Link explained, When you re not channeling your energy into the sword, the sword will automatically stop releasing energy so that it doesn t appear too eye catching . Now, try channeling your Battle Aura into the sword . Kanorse followed Link s instructions . Immediately, the sword lit up with electricity as small explosions of lightning went off around them . Kanorse did not control his strength earlier and used too much force, causing the sword to explode with energy, transforming a nine foot area around them into a lightning field . Link and Annie were surrounded by a defensive barrier that Link had prepared earlier . He said, Your power is too strong, but it is also too dispersed . You need to control the direction of your power on the sword . I can t advise you much with this you ll need to figure it out yourself . However, Kanorse s attention was completely focused on the magic sword in his hands . Who knew if he had heard Link s advice . Kanorse was completely engrossed with the sword . At first, the electricity on the sword still striking randomly around the area . Ten minutes later, he managed to contain the electricity onto the body of the sword . Yet another ten minutes later, he was starting to be able to release the electricity as he willed it . This rate of improvement was stunning, to say the least . It was no wonder that Kanorse was the human race s strongest champion . Nonetheless, time was passing by quickly . Annie reminded, Hey, Link is still waiting to learn swordsmanship from you . Oh Oh right, I completely forgot This sword is just too amazing it s the best and most beautiful magic sword I ve ever used . I was just too engrossed in trying it out . It handles well too Kanorse praised as he admired the magic sword in his hand . No matter how he looked at it, there were no aesthetic flaws in this sword, and the more he looked at it, the more he liked it . Of course, since he already received the tuition, Kanorse had to teach Link properly too . He took out a pair of wooden swords that he had prepared beforehand and tossed one over to Link . Holding the other sword in his hand, his expression became serious . Sir Link, I know that you only want to learn some basic swordsmanship to train your body . Yet, it is the basics that are the most important to build a good foundation . Not only is a proper mastery of basics important for learning advanced techniques, but it is also important to ensure you don t hurt yourself . So, Sir Link, you must learn this properly . Link understood the seriousness of this . He had never looked lightly upon the skills of Warriors . For their skills to last so long in this world, it certainly had to have its own mysteries and strengths . Kanorse used the wooden sword to demonstrate some basic sword forms . He knew that Link s eyesight was good, so he moved rapidly . After running through the forms, he asked, Sir Link, did you understand Link closed his eyes for a few minutes before opening them . Let me try, he said . Link slowly repeated the motions that Kanorse demonstrated chopping, slashing, stabbing, parrying, so on and so forth . Because he wasn t familiar with the moves, he took a much longer time going through them . What took Kanorse half a minute took him two full minutes . Actually, the moves were very simple . Link memorized them all after looking at them once . However, when he actually did it himself, he found that his body could not keep up with his thoughts and would constantly make mistakes . After he was done, Kanorse nodded his head in satisfaction . Well done, the overall form is there . However, there are many areas that need to be worked on . Continue training I ll correct you as you go along . Link nodded his head and repeated the sequence . Kanorse was a strict teacher . He would shout at Link to stop the moment he noticed a slight mistake to correct the mistake . The basic sword forms comprised of 20 strokes . He took half a minute to demonstrate them, but now, he spent almost an entire hour correcting Link s form . An hour later, Link ran through the sequence of forms once more, going very slowly this time . He didn t dare to go through the forms quickly . When he did, he found that he could not control his movements properly and would make many mistakes . Kanorse nodded his head, pleased . This is it . From here, you need to work on the speed of the movements . Sir Link, even though you are only doing this as a form of exercise, I hope that you would still take it seriously . Based on your current physical capabilities, as long as you train constantly and become familiar with these basic sword moves, they can still become very useful . It is also better for tempering your body . Initially, Link had only planned to learn this as a pastime . However, after going through that session with Kanorse, he was beginning to find swordsmanship interesting . Hearing what Kanorse said, he nodded, saying, Don t worry . This is really interesting I will continue to train seriously . Kanorse continued, Over the next week, I will constantly come to check on you until the point where you are able to run through the sequence of forms without making a single mistake . If you have any doubts, feel free to send someone to look for me . I will immediately come over to help you clarify your doubts . For such a valuable magic sword, Kanorse was only teaching Link the basics of swordsmanship . Kanorse felt that this trade was too much in his favor, so much so that if he didn t take responsibility for Link s training, he would feel guilty . Of course, Link was not likely to make many mistakes . With his photogenic memory, it would not even be a problem for him . Nonetheless, he still said sincerely to Kanorse, My utmost gratitude . Following that, Link continued practicing . Annie and Kanorse stood by the side watching him . After watching for a while, Kanorse waved his hand and said to Annie, I have a feeling that if Sir Link continues to train like this, he could become a very formidable Assassin . Annie was skeptical . That can t be . Where would Link find the time He still needs to study magic . I can t be wrong . Based on Sir Link s intellect and focus, as long as he continues to train for just an hour every day, he would definitely make incredible progress with the sword within a year . This Annie was speechless . She had no doubts about Kanorse s appraisal . It was just that it was simply too unbelievable . Would a Magician that mastered swordsmanship still be a Magician The two of them stood in silence for a while . After observing Link for a while more, they left . Link continued to train . In the next few days, Kanorse continued to come daily to observe . However, after three days, he decided to stop coming . It was simply pointless . Link did not need Kanorse around, every motion he made was simply flawless . Link had reached the point where he could feel his own progress . Every day, after practicing with the magic formation, he would study his magic books, burying himself deep into the books . Then, when he found himself stumped by a problem, he would practice his swordsmanship in the study room of the magic tower . As he practiced, his inspiration would come back, and he would return to his books . Then, soon after, he would return to training the sword, alternating between the two . Surprisingly, his efficiency increased while doing this, and he had unexpectedly found the answer to many problems that were confounding him . In fact, due to Link training his body, not only was his body getting stronger, the maximum limit of his Dragon Power was rising as well, increasing 20 points every day . His Dragon Power which started off at Level 7 quickly rose to Level 8 within half a month . How interesting . I should ve done this earlier instead of just strolling . Link found it a real pity and decided to step up the intensity of his training . A week later, Link s Soul Slalom magic formation was starting to show signs of being effective . The coordination between the individual Magicians was improving, and right now, they could actually unleash some magic spells . Unfortunately, there was a high possibility that they would make a mistake and needed more time to become familiar with it . Based on this rate of progress, it seemed likely that Link s deadline of mastering the magic formation within ten days would be met . On the other hand, Link s swordsmanship practice was becoming more fluent, to the point where he had almost mastered it . He no longer needed to use a wooden sword . Now, he used the Storm Lord s sword . The sword spirit in the Storm Lord s sword ignored him, letting Link swing it around without making noise . After practicing for a day, Link found it pointless . Swordsmanship was originally meant for slaying opponents . Where was the fun in practicing it alone Link looked at Nana .

Chapter end