Verdant Witch's face showed a look of surprise, and Mist Witch and Cruche were also astonished.
The atmosphere in the hall became quiet.
"Is there a problem?" Minori noticed the anomaly and asked in confusion.
"Master."
"Although your subordinate does not fully understand the process of making a magic item, your subordinate knows that it is quite difficult for a mature craftsman to make one."
Verdant Witch organized her words and said respectfully:
"3,000 sets of magic items, even if that group of Dwarves worked with all their might, it would probably take a considerable amount of time."
She heard from her Master's words that he seemed to want the magic items to be completed as soon as possible.
Only then did Minori realize that his request was indeed a bit high for these ordinary Dwarf Craftsmen.
If it were just forging ordinary weapons, there should be no problem, but magic items are different. Calculated by value, the most ordinary magic item is around 500 gold coins.
The price of over 3,000 sets of magic items is at least 1.5 million gold coins, which is a considerable expenditure even for the Human countries.
Thinking carefully, the elite troops in the Human countries who wear magic items are only a few hundred people.
"As expected, I still have to go the elite route."
Minori thought silently to himself, looking at Verdant Witch with a bit of surprise:
"You actually know about this kind of thing?"
"When Master previously asked your subordinate to sell magic potions with Enri, your subordinate was curious about the magic items sold in Human item workshops and specifically learned about them."
Verdant Witch bowed slightly and said respectfully.
Minori smiled lightly. He realized that he hadn't really paid attention to these things before.
He didn't really care about ordinary magic items, and most of his energy was focused on how to gain experience and improve his strength.
"Have the Dark Dwarves and Dwarf Craftsmen give an estimated time to craft one magic item."
After thinking, Minori decided to first determine how long it would take this group of Dwarves to make a magic item.
Verdant replied: "Yes!"
"During this time, I will stay deep in the southern mountains. If anything happens..."
Minori said this and looked at Cruche beside him: "Just use the Fourth Tier magic 'Cloud Manipulation' to get my attention."
"Understood, Master." Cruche lowered her white, delicate scaled neck, still feeling a bit unnatural when saying the words "Master."
Using Teleport magic.
Returning to the depths of the southern mountains, this was an area surrounded by mountains on all sides, with some towering weeds and tree crowns blocking the view.
Whether using 'Flight' or detection magic like 'Thousand-Mile Eye', it wasn't easy to discover this place.
Minori appeared before the Dragonkin Radong who was under the effect of Charm, his research ideas surging.
"Although the value of this 'True Dragon King's Heart' is very high, Item Appraisal cannot detect any useful information."
"I can only experiment little by little, and there's also the ability to transform into a Dragon... In short, there are quite a few things I need to figure out."
Minori frowned. He had been researching for a while but still had no clue.
One thing, however, was certain.
This 'True Dragon King's Heart' had replaced the original heart of Dragonkin Radong. Logically, given the opponent's strength, Minori should have killed him first and then used Resurrection magic to level him down to ensure complete control.
But because of this situation.
Minori couldn't immediately determine whether the opponent's original heart would recover during the process of killing Dragonkin Radong and then resurrecting him.
If this happened, there was a possibility that the 'True Dragon King's Heart' would be rejected or damaged unexpectedly.
"Transform into a Dragon."
Minori spoke to the Dragonkin Radong in front of him.
"Roar!"
Dragonkin Radong subconsciously let out a roar, his weakened body expanding at a speed visible to the naked eye, transforming into a 20-meter-tall golden Giant Dragon in the blink of an eye.
"His aura has become weaker, there is some kind of consumption during the transformation process." Minori's eyes flowed with the light of magic, carefully observing the entire process.
In the following days.
Aside from the daily routine of activating 'Great Ritual: Final War (Good)' to collect experience, Minori spent the rest of his time researching.
Four days passed in a flash.
Upper Wind Moon, April 23rd.
[Experience Bar: 6000000/360000]
Minori shook the blood off his hands and sat expressionlessly on a rock, chewing on a piece of wild boar hind leg meat.
His hair was a mess, and his clean white Cleric robe had turned gray and was stained with a lot of dirt and blood.
"I deliberately roasted it a bit longer, but it's still a bit tough."
Minori chewed a few bites, swallowed the wild boar meat, picked up his water skin, took a gulp of water, and looked at himself at the moment:
"I should have spent a skill point to learn the 'Clean' magic."
He shook his head helplessly.
He had gained a little during these past few days.
"The experience is enough, it's about time to level up." Minori's gaze fell on the experience bar, his eyes slightly brightened, and he thought silently.
Buzz!
A strong aura fluctuation surged from Minori's body again, rising higher and higher, an invisible wave of air spreading out, scattering the weeds and rotten leaves beneath the rock.
His Cleric robe moved without wind, making a clear rustling sound!
Minori once again felt the power of a life level increase, and a sharp light flickered in his eyes.
—The rapidly growing aura paused!
Ability and Attribute Sheets
[Ability Sheet]
Overall Level: 50Lv
Experience Bar: 1720001/780000
Skill Points: 109 → 133
Professions:
Basic Profession: Genius 10Lv (Warrior...)
Intermediate Profession: None
High-tier/Special Profession: Magic Swordsman 5Lv, Ninja 5Lv, Lord of Sanctity 5Lv, Lord of Depravity 5Lv
Cursed Knight 5Lv, Valkyrie 5Lv
Crazy Mage 5Lv, Magic Transcender 5Lv
...
[Attribute Sheet]
Justice Value: 20 [Neutral]
HP: 655 → 795 (61%)
MP: 568 → 718 (55%)
Physical Attack: 438 (34%)
Physical Defense: 380 → 520 (40%)
Agility: 448 → 348 (26%)
Magic Attack: 498 (38%)
Magic Defense: 525 → 675 (52%)
Overall Resistance: 445 → 585 (45%)
Specialty: 670 → 730 (56%)
Total: 407%
Looking at the information on the panel, he waited quietly.
"Huh?"
There was no movement.
Minori's face showed a look of surprise, and he continued to wait.
A minute passed.
The attribute panel still didn't show any prompt for triggering a profession build.
"What's going on? The [Lord of Sanctity] and [Lord of Depravity] two high-tier professions have reached max level."
"According to the normal profession build, a new profession should be triggered, so why didn't it appear?"
Minori's casual attitude disappeared, and a look of surprise and confusion appeared on his face. He raised his palm and pointed forward.
"Radiant Sword!"
A two-meter-long sword emitting Holy Light condensed out of thin air and rapidly fell from the sky.
Boom!
The Radiant Sword exploded the moment it touched the ground, the sacred energy covering all objects within a 15m radius, all the bushes were blasted into dust by this energy.
As the light dissipated, a deep pit appeared on the ground.
"Abyss Aura!"
Minori narrowed his eyes, and a thick black negative energy overflowed from his entire body, turning into a visible wave-like tide.
The surrounding bushes, grass, and rocks were all corroded by the negative energy, and even the solid stone Minori was sitting on became fragile and loose in an instant, turning into a pile of waste residue with a little force!
"The skills can be used without any problems. Two similar professions should be able to build a stronger profession."
"Could my speculation be wrong? The profession build in 'YGGDRASIL' is more complex, but there were no problems before?"
Minori stood up, raised his hands, and used the techniques of a Magic Swordsman, with black negative energy and Holy Light surging from each palm. The look of confusion in his eyes deepened:
"Or is it lacking some condition?"
There was no answer for the moment, so Minori could only put this matter aside for now.
He had originally planned to continue leveling down and then take up other intermediate professions to obtain new high-tier professions after triggering a special profession.
In the current situation.
This idea of Minori's was temporarily extinguished. He had to figure out why he couldn't trigger a special profession.
Slane Theocracy.
Holy Capital.
When the morning light appeared, it dyed the spire of the central tower golden, followed by a clear bell sound.
With a "Dong" sound.
The dull yet penetrating sound echoed in the sky.
The clock at the top of this huge cathedral is one of the oldest buildings in the entire Theocracy, said to have been built according to the will of the God of Light.
It is called the "Bell of John", although there is no mention of the meaning of the words "John" in any literature, after hundreds of years of circulation, these two words have long become one of the sacred meanings.
Below the bell tower at this moment.
Several Clerics wearing white robes came to the bottom of this bell tower. In the hands of the Cleric walking at the front, he held what looked like a baby.
The Clerics stopped and looked up at the high bell tower, then looked towards the fishbelly white appearing in the east.
Sighs came.
The Cleric holding the baby stepped forward and slowly placed the baby on the ground, then knelt before the baby.
The few Clerics behind also did the same.
A low prayer, similar to confession, slowly sounded.
"Giggle." The baby let out a light giggle, waving its fair and tender hands.
"May God bless!"
The Cleric kneeling before the baby raised his head, carefully picked up the baby, stood up with the other Clerics, and then left in a hurry.
Deepest part of the Theocracy.
In the sacred and inviolable conference hall.
This was already the second meeting held this month, and the third meeting of the High Priests this year.
The previous two only had six High Priests, and only the scale of the meeting was high, but this time even the Highest High Priest also appeared in this meeting, which was a quite rare situation.
"The meeting begins!"
"Regarding the first agenda item, the loss of the 'Sealing Crystal'." Water Priest Sineding, as the master of ceremonies for this meeting, spoke first with a serious tone.
"Cough."
Wind Priest Dominic coughed lightly and leaned forward to explain:
"Nigun has been resurrected. You have seen the detailed report. The strength of the Leader of [Zurrernorn] exceeded our expectations, which caused this significant loss."
As the former Captain of the Sunlight Scripture, Nigun was promoted by him personally, so he also bore some responsibility for such a serious mistake.
"What's the point of saying these things now?" Light Priest Ivon snorted coldly, his gaunt face indifferent.
"Such a significant loss and mistake can negate any previous contributions!"
"Just follow the regulations, remove Nigun from his position as Captain of the Sunlight Scripture."
"Seconded!"
Voices sounded one after another, and there was no room for easing this matter.
"The second agenda item, regarding whether the Leader of the evil organization [Zurrernorn] is dead, and the possibility of the lost 'Sealing Crystal' being in his hands."
Water Priest Sineding spoke again.
Compared to the first agenda item, the discussion among the High Priests was much more heated this time.
"The 'Sealing Crystal' is an item of extraordinary specifications, positioning magic is completely ineffective."
"So, that Leader might not be dead?"
"There is indeed such a possibility. From the results reported from all sides, everyone only saw the Leader being struck down by the Dominion Authority, whether he is dead is uncertain."
Several High Priests debated fiercely for a while, and finally decided to closely monitor any movements of "Zurrernorn".
"The last agenda item."
Water Priest Sineding said this, his face was so aged that his age couldn't be seen, and his skin was earthy in color, yet a flush of excitement appeared on his cheeks:
"Regarding the research results of the 'Fusion Potion', here are all the documents, please take a look first."
The High Priests were full of doubt and surprise, taking the documents passed across the table and reading them carefully.
"This..."
"How could this be!"
"Impossible!"
"There is actually such a potion."
"...!"
Sounds of shock and disbelief rang out at the conference table.
Sitting in the main seat, the Highest High Priest, who hadn't spoken until now, was the first to raise his finger and tap the table, quieting the atmosphere in the room.
"What are the investigation results regarding the 'Free Will' team?" The Highest High Priest asked sternly.
"It has been investigated clearly."
Water Priest Sineding nodded and replied:
"Except for the Demi-humans member for whom there is temporarily no more detailed information, the remaining two adventurers have been fully confirmed."
"Enri Emmot, commoner, from Carne Village, a border village in the Re Estize Kingdom, no abnormalities."
"Minroi, commoner, from Stardew Village, a border village in the northern border of the Re Estize Kingdom bordering the Council State, no abnormalities."
Hearing the words "Council State", the faces of all the High Priests present changed.
The Highest High Priest nodded lightly.
"You should have seen the true effect of the 'Fusion Potion', and you should understand its significance to the Theocracy... No! To all of Humanity!"
"Send someone to invite that Minori to our Theocracy. This time, he must be invited no matter what, it concerns all of Humanity."
The Highest High Priest placed his arm on the table, his serious and earnest voice falling heavily.