История Королевы Эльфов / The story of the Elf Queen: Глава седьмая. Суровые трудовые будни Героя Королевы Эльфов

So he had to endure. Gata and Armina, as it is not difficult to guess, became an outlet for him in the series of these harsh working days. After all, when you have a very nice and obedient cat-wife waiting for you at home, not with a bowl of rice, but with food of the level of an expensive restaurant - it is very pleasant. All the more that in a set with a cat-wife there is also an ordinary wife. In other words, a very caring and very pretty maid, who does everything to ease the difficult life of one poor isekai. However, to be fair, with each new level gained and knowledge acquired got a little easier.

Camrad_RIP 23.11.24 в 17:02

At level three, Kirill took "Intensive Development II", which didn't directly make life easier, but did speed up the gain of experience.

Camrad_RIP 23.11.24 в 09:41

On the fourth, he upgraded from “basic basics of magical dueling techniques with combat wands” to “advanced basics of magical dueling techniques with combat wands”. This had already noticeably helped him at the training ground. The magic wand had not yet become an extension of the hand, but the known grip, techniques, and stances had been honed even more, plus a few new ones had been added. The speed and accuracy of creating weaves with magic wands have also improved. It became easier to hold already formed weaves and afterward to direct them in the desired direction. And also slightly, but it was still noticeable, that his reactions increased. Now he could see his opponents a little faster, and react to them a little faster.

Camrad_RIP 23.11.24 в 17:04

At the fifth level, Cyril upgraded from “basic skills of creating the basics of magic weaves” to “advanced skills of creating the basics of magic weaves”. This knowledge did not greatly expand the arsenal of spells known to Cyril, but, if one could say so, deepened the knowledge of the existing ones. Not dramatically, but it was noticeable nonetheless. He seriously suspected that this increase was equivalent to not a whole year of study and training of ordinary local gifted. Well, at least half a year for sure. This knowledge was especially effective when combined with the previous one. The same magical arrows he could now create in different variants without much difficulty. Strengthened, accelerated, group - and all at a level as if he had honed this skill long and hard. And with the magic wand, it was even easier!

Camrad_RIP 23.11.24 в 17:06

It was a little sad, of course, that he had not added any new spells but, as he understood from the System Help, in order to acquire them, one should either take specialized abilities, such as “basic fire magic weaves”, or bring the basics of magic weaves to advanced or developed magic weaves. The second option seemed preferable to Cyril, as he did not want to go deep into any one element. Partly because the same help stated: when taking and developing knowledge of fire magic will involuntarily acquire an affinity with this element. That would automatically complicate the mastery of water spells. But, judging by the same reference, it was possible to increase the available knowledge only up to a certain limit, depending on the available characteristics. To pump fifteen talent points into one branch at once and become a Lord Phoenix at the sixteenth level would not work. It's a pity...

Camrad_RIP 23.11.24 в 17:17

At the sixth level, after some thought and advice from his mentor and the Elder Enchantress, Cyril upgraded his “Basic skills of working with external energy sources” to “Advanced skills of working with external energy sources”. This knowledge did not increase his efficiency during the training, but it did speed up the recovery process during the short breaks between them. Diantrel still strictly monitored Cyril's use of external sources of energy. energy while recuperating. Usually, she allowed him to recover no more than half of his reserve with the small crystal storage units she brought to training. The energy in them was as neutral as possible, literally distilled to be absorbed with minimal risk by any recipients. She did not change this rule even after he had acquired new knowledge. But now Cyril absorbed foreign accumulated energy more easily and quickly, and better understood how much of it to take so that it would not harm him and would be assimilated as efficiently as possible. And he understood better how to work safely with natural or artificial energy sources.

Camrad_RIP 23.11.24 в 17:20

Of course, it was better to restore his strength with his own energy, but Cyril had no opportunity to accumulate at least some of it. The reserve that he had gathered in the ill-fated ring, almost killing himself, was completely used up by the middle of the third day of training. And there was no opportunity to renew it. Because the entire reserve was spent on training almost to the bottom!

Camrad_RIP 23.11.24 в 17:22

At the seventh level Cyril could not resist, and once again increased dueling with magic wands. Although, he had originally planned to increase his knowledge of working with artifacts and amulets. As a result, he received “advanced basics of techniques of magical dueling with battle wands”, which was the maximum at his current characteristics. Now that was already solid, especially when compared to the basic level! The magic wand still didn't become an extension of his arm, but it was one step closer. After internalizing the knowledge, the previous skills were further honed. The understanding of how best to act in a given situation during battle increased. How best to strike back. How best to deflect or block an attack.

Camrad_RIP 24.11.24 в 21:39

His reaction speed increased as well. Cyril could now naturally snatch the wand from its holster in one sharp movement, simultaneously form an attacking or defensive weave, aim it, and strike. The next morning after learning the knowledge he demonstrated it to his mentor on several different targets. After hitting three dummy opponents in less than two seconds, and then knocking down a small flock of flyers, Cyril couldn't resist and deftly twisted the wand between his fingers several times like a cowboy revolver, and then put it away in a holster on his belt in one fine-tuned movement.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:08

Diantrel was very pleased with what she saw. She immediately made the training even more difficult, almost completely negating the advantage Cyril had gained. For, as she rightly pointed out, otherwise their effectiveness would drop. And therefore, the inflow of experience would also decrease. It was impossible to argue with that, but damn, He wanted to be OP! Even if it was local bots, but still! You get some kind of automatic level-up mobs, as if in some Oblivion!

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:10

At the eighth level, when the experience gain slowed down a bit, despite his mentor's efforts, Cyril advanced “Intensive Development I” to the second level, once again increasing the rate of its arrival. This allowed him to reach level nine the next day, albeit at the cost of tremendous effort. However, that day his mentor almost carried him out of the fifth training ground in her arms, handing him over to Fiorel, who was waiting at the entrance. And if she had not announced to him that she was very pleased with the results of his training and that tomorrow he would have a day off, Cyril would have assigned it to himself. But even here the mentor remained true to herself, saying that he should spend it to his advantage, and save as much of his energy as possible in the rings given to him. Cyril, who wanted more than anything to get to bed and fall into any dream, even the strangest or most frightening one, agreed to everything and did not even think of arguing.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:12

Finally, Fiorel got him to his chambers without letting him fall unconscious or break his neck on the stairs. It would have been a truly epic failure of a finale to his second stay in this world. There Cyril was met by Gata and Armina, who four-handedly dragged him first to the bath and the bed. There was no more strength for anything, and the young man immediately fell into sleep. In his dream, he was running around the same, already hateful, the fifth range. And he was being chased by hordes of zombie-hasks with blue LEDs in their eyes and shouted in the voice of the Harbinger that “IT'S HIS Fault!”. It was impossible to understand what Cyril had done in front of the Reapers. Moreover, he even clearly realized that HE was not to blame for the Reapers' troubles, but the Harbinger would not listen. The Huskies were advancing, despite the streams of magic Cyril was unleashing on them, they had him cornered and...

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:15

When he opened his eyes the young man stared at the ceiling for a few seconds. And then, still sleep-deprived, Cyril almost immediately forgot the delirious dream and simply rolled over on his other side, making himself comfortable. Gata lying next to him, purred sleepily as he pulled her close and burrowed his face into the sleepy cat girl's chest. He didn't want to get out of the warm, soft bed and the embrace of a maid who was just as warm, fluffy, and incredibly pleasant. He stayed in bed until Gata and Armina woke up and persuaded him to get out of bed at least to eat. At first, Cyril still didn't want to get out of it and even asked the maids to serve food there. But Armina gave him a very convincing argument as to why he should not eat in bed.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:20

And Cyril fully appreciated her arguments. It was better to lick honey from the naked breasts of a pretty girl sitting naked on the table than from the one sitting in bed with you. Despite the fact the size of the blonde maid was inferior to the cat lady, it did not interfere with the enjoyment of the process. Cyril diligently licked up every drop she dropped on her breasts, biting her hardened nipples and teasing them with his tongue. Armina laughed quietly and then loudly, remembering to change the sweets. After honey there was cherry jam, and then some berry syrup.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:25

Cyril snacked on fruit, which was served to him by Gata, who sat next to him, keeping it in her mouth. Sometimes the whole thing, so that the process turned into a kiss. At some point, the girls switched places, and cat girl generously poured condensed milk over her breasts. She looked so incredibly seductive and so arousing that it was impossible to resist, even if Cyril wanted to. And he didn't.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:28

This variant of early lunch or late breakfast lasted for quite a long time and ended naturally in the bathhouse, where the three of them washed themselves. Cyril was a little surprised that Gata was not afraid of the water at all and bathed willingly. She only snorted and said it was a silly stereotype, that all cat folks were afraid of water like ordinary cats. She loves to bathe. Moreover, it is obligatory for her, as her fluffy tail requires careful and regular care.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 22:35

And while she was soaping it, Armina was soaping and washing Cyril. Having properly cleaned him from the slightest traces of an unusual meal, the smiling girl laid the young man on the massage table and fully demonstrated her skills to him. The erotic massage ended with coitus right on the same table. The maid's oiled skin was incredibly pleasant to both touch and taste. While he slid his palms over her body, Armina settled on Cyril and began to move her hips leisurely, gradually increasing the pace. In the end, after the massage, they had to rinse themselves once more. But Kirill came out of his bath on the seventh heaven of bliss, in the arms of no less satisfied maids. It was only when he entered the bedroom and saw the artifacts that he remembered his Mentor's task.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 22:36

He had to urgently interrupt his love games and do magic. If he had already learned the “basic fundamentals of tantric energy recovery techniques” at that moment, the weekend would have been much more productive, but alas, this knowledge came to him only a few days later. And on his first day off, he was just beginning to experiment with energy fusion. As a result, Cyril, alternating pleasant pastime with meditation to restore energy, and sometimes managing to combine them, managed to accumulate almost four full reserves in his rings by the end of the day, about two in each. On the one hand, he was exhausted physically and energetically, but on the other hand, he felt perfectly rested psychologically. Just before he went to sleep, he invested a free talent point for level nine and upgraded ++'advanced magic weave foundation skills' to 'advanced magic weave foundation skills'.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 22:35

This further broadened and deepened the understanding of the available spells, as well as increased their variation. For example, Cyril even at the basic level knew how to create a simple signal thread, which was one of the simplest and most common ways of magical protection and signaling. But now he understood how to create a full-fledged signaling web, how to make some threads thinner and invisible, and which ones thicker and brighter to distract attention from the first. I knew how to customize it so it worked only on certain types of stimuli. How to properly close and “stretch” this web, so there was no slack, which could allow intruders to bypass the protection without disturbing it.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 22:33

And such deepening of knowledge touched all the weaves available in his arsenal. That's why Cyril met the new day full of strength, with a reserve of energy and determination to conquer the cursed fifth polygon again and again! But as it turned out, his mentor had other plans. Fiorel took him instead of the fifth polygon to one of the inner rooms of the palace, intended for magical practice. The spacious rectangular room was lined with powerful marble slabs. In them, one could easily feel very powerful magic. Cyril easily recognized the charms designed to absorb and disperse spells. Clearly, the equivalent of a gym for the gifted.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:30

Diantrel was already waiting for them there. When she met her apprentice, she listened attentively to Cyril's report on his promotion and told him in a very serious voice that she was very impressed with his results. In a week he had managed to achieve with the Tablet what ordinary students spend years of their lives to achieve. And without guarantees of such a result because the knowledge granted by the Tablet was fully assimilated by Cyril.

Camrad_RIP 23.11.24 в 17:24

But in order not to make his training one-sided, and not to reduce the flow of experience by monotonous training, they will spend the next week on ritual magic. They will begin by selecting an appropriate instrument for Cyril. That is a staff. If for close combat on the front line and at short distances magical wands were better suited, for working at long distances and in the ritual circle staff was preferable. As in the first time, Diantrel offered Cyril a choice of almost two dozen staff made of different types of wood. And even a few from the bones of some huge beasts. And one of them felt solid, not composite as if it had been carved from one giant bone of some incredible beast. However, the resonance with it was high, but not maximum. Just like the first time, Cyril tried all the variants, and the best result showed the staff made of the same light wood as the wand as expected.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:31

It took some time to get used to the staff. Thanks to the “Basics of working with basic amulets and artifacts”, Cyril had a general idea of how to use a magic staff. But the sample given to him did not fall under the definition of “basic”. This staff was, at the very least, of master level. It was simultaneously a resonator, a concentrator, an amplifier, and a spell guide. In addition, Cyril sensed in it what could be called spell cells. The staff, like the wand, could be filled with a ready-made weave in advance and then activated with minimal effort. But unlike the latter, it could store a lot more of them. And they could be not only simple spells in their structure but also quite complex ones, including complex variants of weaves. Diantrel was explaining and showing Cyril all this while he was slowly and carefully familiarizing himself with his new staff.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:42

As the mentor explained, strong and skillful gifted people, from the level of Master of Magic on up, usually have a few different spells on hand at all times. The most common set found in many different variations is a trio of spells, one for defense, offense, and escape. And later on, they'll be sure to work on picking out and putting the spells that suit him into Cyril's staff. But first, it needs to be tried out and gotten used to.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:38

When Cyril was more or less done with the staff, Diantrel moved on to the next stage and gave him a detailed briefing on the basics of working in a ritual circle. After ensuring Cyril understood everything, she took him to a pre-prepared one of the simplest ritual circles in the form of a pentagram. It was carved directly on the floor, on the surface of one of the particularly large and powerful marble slabs. When Cyril took a place in its center, the mentor took a pouch with some red crystalline powder and carefully poured it out, filling all the furrows evenly. Standing next to her student, she explained what was required of him, ensured he understood everything correctly, and only then gave the go-ahead to begin. Concentrating, Cyril carefully formed a new weave for himself, and then applied it to the pentagram with red powder, using it as a base.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:44

The weave and the pentagram were perfectly aligned, instantly forming a functioning ritual circle. The powder flashed a bright red light and began to feed the weave, visibly strengthening it. Cyril felt that he could relatively easily direct this power at will, and use it as a support for his weaves, both attacking and defensive. But at the same time he also clearly felt that the powder was gradually burning, and the more he used the circle, the sooner it would need to be renewed. Satisfied with the results, Diantrel continued her instruction, warning Cyril again not to try to do anything on his own. And there was a good reason for that. The staff, like the battle staff, was a resonator, concentrator, and amplifier of Cyril's energy. Only more powerful due to its increased size. In combination with the ritual circle, we were talking about an order-of-magnitude increase in power!

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:46

The ritual circle in addition to strengthening the weaves, also reduced the loss of energy during their formation and application, not allowing it to dissipate into the surrounding space, but locking it inside itself, which allowed the owner to reuse it. Diantrel explained all of this to Cyril several times. Only then order him to form a regular magical arrow and hit the target mounted on the far wall of the room. Emphasizing he should put no more than a third of the standard energy into it. Which Cyril did. The result was very impressive! The formed weave entered into resonance with the staff and the energy of the ritual circle, strengthening the magic arrow as if not four times! As a result, instead of a weakened version of an ordinary arrow, a full-fledged version of a strengthened arrow came off the tip of the staff with a sharp whistle. The target mounted on the wall in the form of a solid enchanted wooden circle shattered into small smoking splinters when it hit exactly in the center.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:50

Having allowed Cyril a little more practice in such shooting and getting used to the new tool, Diantrel continued her explanations. From her words, it seemed that the right ritual circle not only strengthened the wizard's weaves but also served as an excellent basis for them. It allowed us to direct them more precisely and to form them faster. Just like in a staff, ready weaves could be put in advance into the appropriate elements and knots of the ritual circle to activate them with minimal effort. A good ritual circle was a very versatile tool. It could serve as a basis for any type of weave. Attack, defense, search, analytical, healing - it all depended on the owner's desire, his skills, and the materials used.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:51

Being in the center of a good ritual circle, a master of magic could confidently protect himself and others, projecting protection at a distance. And not just to withstand attacks, but to reflect them back, to deflect them on pre-prepared energy “blanks” and much more. The same went for attack spells. In order to rain fire and lightning down on the heads of enemies, being several kilometers away from them, safe and protected by allies, a good ritual circle was indispensable. Especially if it was located on top of a high-quality magic tower.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:53

Of course, all of the above required a much more complex type of circle than a simple pentagram. And a much more powerful base material than the powder of a relatively common in the Underworld crystal, pre-infused with magic and then ground. But even the simplest pentagram was capable if used correctly, to strengthen its owner. A wizard in a prepared ritual circle and a wizard without it, even with equal power, are two completely different wizards. Therefore, all strong and skillful wizards always try to have a ritual circle prepared for themselves in one form or another. There are exceptions, of course, but they are exceptions. In many gifted families, such ritual circles serve their owners for generations, gradually becoming more complex, evolving, and strengthening with each new owner. Combined with a source of magic, such a ritual circle could turn even a peasant's hovel into a serious fortress.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 21:08

And if we take into account that there are no such circles in shacks, and all of them are either in towers, castles, mansions, or palaces which are already well protected and fortified, we can easily imagine how problematic it is to take such a place by direct assault. Especially if one uses practices tied to one particular territory, which becomes stronger with every year lived in it. In such a case, there are usually no direct assaults at all, you have to use more subtle methods to achieve your goals. Although, as the mentor said, in the history of this world, all sorts of things have happened. Especially in times of really big and serious wars.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 22:32

Summarizing all of the above, it was not difficult to understand that the presence of such an advantage as a well-prepared ritual circle could decide the outcome of the battle. Even a clear field with it will turn into a powerful fortification, able to repel an onslaught and withstand a siege. However, the ritual circle has significant limitations. With very rare exceptions, it cannot be dragged behind you. Because of this, many powerful wizards are somewhat homebodies, who do not like to leave their towers, palaces, or mansions. However, Diantrel did mention there were examples of very powerful gifted ones who carried special levitating platforms with mobile ritual circles behind them. But these were rare exotics, not common practice.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 21:21

However, the cases when a ritual circle is needed right here and now, in the middle of unprepared terrain, are much more common than one would like. Many different things can happen during military campaigns, trading, or research expeditions. That means that a good wizard should be able to create such a circle, even the simplest one, quickly, correctly, and in any conditions. And that's exactly what they will do for the rest of the day.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 22:30

Of course, Diantrel didn't make Cyril draw anything with his hands. If only because it was long and unproductive in terms of accuracy. Instead, under her guidance, he spent several hours honing the forming weave, the basis for the creation of the ritual circle. From the outside, it looked like Cyril was lightly tapping the tip of his staff on the marble floor slabs, and around him, lines flashed on them to form a ritual circle of the desired shape. A pentagram, a few concentric circles, a double circle, and a few other relatively simple variations. These lines, in theory, could act as a circle themselves, but in that case, they had to be energized by expending his reserve, or the reserve of the accumulators. It was much more efficient to use them as a base. And the direct material-fuel had to be some magically active reagent. As a rule, all sorts of powders were used for this purpose, but in general, there were a great number of suitable options. Liquids, scatterings of small or medium-sized stones, tree branches, bones, ropes of hair or herbs - the choice was huge.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 20:40

In their case, Cyril used the crystal powder given by Diantrel. And thanks to the already available knowledge and skills, by the middle of the day he was able to form the base of the circle with the help of weaving, and then he poured it out. Without using his hands. He simply levitated the bag of powder over the outlined lines, which ensured the evenness of the powdering. After evaluating the result, Diantrel praised him and gave him permission for further exercises. Cyril spent the rest of the day practicing with the simplest weaves, under the watchful eye of his mentor. He created various protective barriers, using a circle as a support. He hit the targets hanging on the walls with magic arrows, gradually increasing the energy invested. At the same time getting more and more familiar with the new staff. The staff, unlike the wand, was heavier in all senses, and because of that, it was still unfamiliar.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 21:19

At the very end of the first day of new exercises, Cyril had already acquired new knowledge. The basic basics of creating and using ritual circles were added surprisingly easily, quickly and almost painlessly assimilated right in the training room. In this played a role as the already available basis, and the explanations of a very sensible personal mentor, all very clear and detailed showed and told him. Cyril even once asked Diantrel how much her services as a teacher cost? The elven woman smiled strangely and answered Cyril didn't have to worry about that. All the costs of his education were borne by the Forest. But she, still with the same strange expression on her face mentioned the queue for her personal training is scheduled for almost a century in advance. And some of the potential apprentices, for one reason or another, had resold their places to others for sums comparable to the cost of a small baronial estate. Next to some big city, like the same Morgrave, and a couple or three medium-sized villages with peasants. Or rather, that line was scheduled.

Camrad_RIP 24.11.24 в 21:50

After these words, were said quite calmly and mundanely, for some reason, Cyril somehow became sharply uncomfortable. He didn't even know why. Not from the fact that the image of the legendary Scrooge-McDuck appeared in his mind, only with pointed ears and in elven luxurious robes, from whom the disgustingly giggling and equally disgusting-looking goblins were literally fighting to take away the gold from the pool for Cyril's education. For some reason also dressed in elven and obviously very luxurious outfits. No, definitely not because of that, it's all just imagination!

Camrad_RIP 24.11.24 в 21:58

As a result, the first day of the second week of training was incredibly easy compared to the previous week. Cyril spent almost no reserve and was not tired at all. However, they also gave him relatively little experience, but Cyril was determined to reach the cherished tenth level tomorrow! Two points of characteristics, one free, and the second guaranteed to “Source” beckoned and called him, promising to become another small step to the heights of magic, his own tower, an optional harem. After all, was he an isekai or what?

Camrad_RIP 23.11.24 в 17:39

But the very next day, there was little left of vigor and fighting spirit because Diantrel, having made sure Cyril had quite understood the basics of creation and application of ritual circles started to practice again. At the same fifth polygon, that he was sure to have nightmares about. There was already waiting for him a small ground prepared in the very center consumables, in the form of powders and crystals-storage, and a satisfied mentor. Under her supervision, Cyril first strengthened the ground under his feet with a barrier-type weave then drew a classic pentagram of medium size on it. It was about two meters in diameter. Placing the storage crystals at the tips of the star's rays and dusting all the lines with powder, he carefully formed the weave and activated the circle. It didn't take much time, and he didn't make any mistakes.

Camrad_RIP 26.11.24 в 19:58

The mentor discreetly praised Cyril and left the range, taking her usual place on the observation platform. And then the unfortunate young man was once again bombarded by crowds of already familiar enemies. Only now they were much more numerous! And they attacked more actively, raining down a hail of magic arrows on Cyril. But the defense he created on the basis of the ritual circle was very strong compared to his own shields or protective amulets. When he was sure of that, Cyril struck back, too much force being put into the attack. He had been practicing with his wand before and it required less energy.

Camrad_RIP 23.11.24 в 17:36

As a result, the first magical arrow turned into a natural laser beam of blinding white light, piercing through one of the humanoid wooden golems as well as the wooden wall behind it knocking a huge hole in the earth mound behind it. But without damaging the other two opponents standing a meter on either side of him. After adjusting his efforts, Cyril began to hit his opponents with passion, using different variants of attack. And it must be said that with the staff and the ritual circle, which generously nourished and strengthened him, it was very good! The target enemies were blown into small splinters by Cyril's point or area attacks. He didn't even notice the moment when the enemies ran out, instead of them there was only smoking debris. The fifth range was also noticeably damaged, many walls and embankments were broken.

Camrad_RIP 24.11.24 в 21:46

And Cyril's reserve was only down by a little less than a quarter! However, the powder-fuel for the circle was almost all burned out, and the storage crystals at the tips of the beams were also almost completely emptied. The mentor watching Cyril, also discreetly praised him and announced a short break. During this time, the range had somehow imperceptibly returned to its former appearance, and the debris of the targets had disappeared. Like the corpses of mobs in some old game. In response to Cyril's question, the mentor, without going into details, answered that the entire polygon was one very complex complex at the intersection of Druidism, Artifacting, and Classical magic. There was a reason why all the targets were made of wood. Once destroyed, they almost immediately rot, turn to ashes, and form again.

Camrad_RIP 24.11.24 в 21:44

From these words, for some reason, Elfo-Scroogeau-McDuck, weeping over a mountain of gold, reappeared in the young man's mind. But this, as well as other extraneous thoughts, Diantrel quickly knocked out of his head with a new race. Until the evening, Cyril continued to practice shooting enemies from his ritual circle, periodically renewing and energizing it. They attacked him individually, in groups, from different sides, tried to sneak up unnoticed using camouflage, hit with concentrated blows and volleys from sides, trying his defenses for strength. It was necessary not to stand stupidly in the center of the circle, but to twirl around, constantly changing, updating, and rebuilding the defense, as well as not forgetting to hit back and look out for lurking enemies.

Camrad_RIP 24.11.24 в 21:42

It was not easy, but it was bearable, thanks to the experience of the past runs with the wand. And also the knowledge he gained, thanks to which the weaves were formed faster, used less energy, and were aimed more precisely. He can really feel the progress! In the next two races, Cyril endured without problems, repelling all the attacks and destroying the enemies. Not even particularly tired. Or rather, without spending so much reserve as last time. But during the next break, Diantrel, who was watching him, smilingly told the young man that today was not really a training session, but a warm-up. It's goal was to give him a chance to get used to his new wand and to practice using it in combination with the ritual circle. The real training will be tomorrow.

Camrad_RIP 23.11.24 в 17:33

Somehow those words, as well as his mentor's face made Cyril feel uncomfortable. Just a little bit. Just a little. But he did not show it in any way. Exactly! Not once! Not a single muscle in his face! And the smile grew wider on Diantrel's face simply because she was in a good mood and happy for her student, that's why! And not because of any hidden sadistic tendencies towards the poor isekai! With these thoughts, Cyril went for another run on the fifth polygon.

Camrad_RIP 23.11.24 в 17:28

By the end of the training, he had completely burned out all the powder prepared by his mentor, emptied all the storage crystals, and cleaned the level four more times. In other words, he repelled all enemy attacks, killing wooden dummies of all types. The reward for his labor was the cherished tenth level, which increased with the completion of the last race for today, from which Cyril almost started dancing. Or rather, he would have, but the increase of the Source by one unit made him freeze on the spot and lean on his staff. The fire in his chest lit on the first day became a little bigger and brighter, warming Cyril from within. The reserve available to him increased, as did the speed at which it was replenished. It was a very pleasant sensation, and Cyril could hardly resist immediately investing the second characteristic point, given for reaching the tenth level, immediately into Istok. Not least because several System messages appeared in front of his eyes.

Camrad_RIP 23.11.24 в 17:27

Attention! New knowledge received: "Basic principles of magic combat tactics"

Camrad_RIP 23.11.24 в 09:41

Warning. “Fundamentals of Basic Amulets and Artifacts” has been upgraded to ”Fundamentals of Advanced Amulets and Artifacts”

Camrad_RIP 22.11.24 в 21:51

Changes will be made to the Player status automatically!

Camrad_RIP 22.11.24 в 21:52

Attention! Level 10 has been reached! For reaching the first milestone, Aurial the Magnificent, Supreme Keeper of the Balance of Worlds, Standing on Guard of the Balance of Power, grants her Chosen One two additional talent points!

Camrad_RIP 23.11.24 в 09:39