Chapter 568 The Cruel Scholar <TOC> Chapter 570 A New Life in the Nightmare Domain
Translator: SumTLMan
As for the meaning and implications of Rune Literature, Pierre didn’t say. Perhaps even he wasn’t sure.
Pierre said: “Generally speaking, the runes of otherworldly slaves are drawn by the slave traffickers responsible for the transfer.”
“So if I want to get this rune, I must find those traffickers?” Angel asked curiously.
Pierre glanced at Angel, secretly guessing the deeper purpose of Angel’s inquiry, whether it was for Nano or some other goal.
However, even if he knew Angel had ulterior motives, he couldn’t possibly reveal it publicly.
“It’s not necessarily the case,” Pierre thought for a moment, and decided to go the extra mile, taking out a thin card from his treasured cabinet. The card bore the Cruel Scholar’s Abyssal Rune.
“This is a rune card directly reproduced from the original, the effect is not as good as direct drawing, but if used on ordinary otherworldly slaves, it can resist about 50% of the erosion effect.”
According to Pierre’s introduction, Angel roughly understood the effect of this rune card.
For example, an otherworldly baby falls into the Wizarding World, originally having a lifespan limit of 100 years, but due to otherworldly erosion, can only live to about 15 years old. If this rune card is used, after the reduction of lifespan, they would live to around 55-65 years old.
If it were the original, the effect would be around 80%, and the rune on Nano’s body is an original imprint.
Of course, if you are skilled in runes and draw them directly, the effect would be 100%.
Understanding the meaning of this card, Angel immediately began calculating in his heart how much longer Jon’s life could be extended if the card was used to alleviate 50% of the erosion effect.
If based on a 100-year lifespan limit, plus Joen’s current age, it should extend his life by about 20-25 years.
This is already quite good, and if during this period the method of imprinting runes is obtained, or if Jon becomes a gifted one, he would live even longer.
Angel hadn’t forgotten that Baruba was also a descendant of the otherworldly barbarians, and after he became a gifted one, the effect of otherworldly erosion was greatly reduced.
With that in mind, Angel said to Pierre: “Can you let me have this rune card? We can negotiate the price.”
Pierre shrugged: “Sure, it’s not a precious item, I can buy it from the traffickers when I restock next time. However, since the Abyssal Rune Literature is suppressed by the Extreme Sect in the Southern Region, the price is not low.”
“50 magic crystals, and I’ll transfer it to you. However, once I transfer it to you, this card will have nothing to do with me. If it’s discovered by someone from the Extreme Sect, I won’t know where you got this card, understand?”
Angel nodded: “No problem.” He paused, then continued: “Besides this reproduced rune card, is it possible to obtain the original? Or the direct method of drawing runes?”
Pierre waved his hand: “It’s impossible to get the original version from the slave traffickers. As for the method of drawing runes, I can’t help either. It’s hard to find someone or a book teaching Rune Literature in the South.”
Angel roughly understood the discrepancy and nodded without saying more.
He spent 50 magic crystals and bought this rune card, then planned to leave.
Before leaving, Pierre hesitated several times: “Mr. Pat, I don’t care where you will use this card, but I have to say something.”
“Please speak.”
“Because this is ‘Abyssal’ Rune Literature, not the improved Rune Literature, there are some side effects.” Pierre specifically pointed out the word ‘Abyssal’: “Of course, if you use it on ordinary mortals, it’s fine.”
Angel’s thoughts turned, and he understood Pierre’s meaning. The Cruel Scholar, like other demon gods’ true name gospels, gives benefits but naturally demands something in return.
However, the premise is that the recipient is worthy of the reward.
For example, having a demon god’s true name mark on a mortal is different from having it on a talented wizard.
To receive the benefits, one must bear the burden.
Demon gods are sometimes more fair than wizards.
Angel nodded, indicating that he understood. Then he thanked Pierre and turned to leave.
“Please take good care of Nano. It’s not easy for him either,” Pierre said at last.
“Don’t worry, I’ll keep my word.”
When leaving the Punk Talent Exchange Market, Angel was still thinking about Rune Literature.
He had never heard of Rune Literature before, and he didn’t expect that the Wizarding World still had such a magical discipline. Most importantly, although the development of Rune Literature was short, its potential was strong.
From this, it can be seen how powerful the Cruel Scholar who created the Abyssal Rune Literature was.
That’s why the Great Demon Gods of the Abyss were feared and desired by everyone. Whether it was the Profound Lord, the Crowned Clown, or even the Cruel Scholar, they all contributed to the development of knowledge and theories in the Wizarding World. Many wizards even relied on these Great Demon Gods for their foundation.
However, it can’t be said that the wisdom of wizards is inferior to that of demon gods. Just look at Rune Literature; it has surpassed the original version when developed by wizards.
“Rune Literature.” Angel murmured to himself.
Looking at the rune card in his hand, the black card back was painted with a pattern like playing cards, and on the front was a picture of a demon with a beautifully bound book inserted into its tail and wings covering its face.
Curiosity filled his eyes. This was just a painting, but how could it exert mysterious powers?
Angel was puzzled but looking at the painting on the rune card reminded him of someone.
Black Jack.
The man who loved to imitate Sanders and enjoyed bullying rookies in the Sky Tower.
Back when Angel fought Black Jack in the Sky Tower, he used the power of cards like “Kiss of the Mute,” “Garden of the Dawn Goddess,” and “Knight’s Shield.” Angel’s understanding of the wizard world was insufficient at that time, so he didn’t think too much about the mysterious force he didn’t understand.
But now, maybe Black Jack’s cards belonged to Rune Literature?
However, this was just Angel’s speculation. He could investigate when he returned to the Savage Grottoes.
…
After carefully putting the rune card away in his bracelet, Angel left Kirk Street with Nano.
On the way back to the Blooming Manor, Angel was also thinking about his upcoming itinerary. He was going to attend the auction at the end of the month with Sanders in just five days.
Although Angel didn’t plan to buy anything at this auction, he planned to sell some things.
Sky Mechanical City Auction, even if it wasn’t the grandest, was much stronger than the Twilight Auction. With the opening of the Purification Garden attracting many wizards, this auction was actually comparable to the annual event.
After buying the rune card, Angel only had a two-digit number of magic crystals left on him, so he planned to take advantage of this auction to exchange some magic crystals.
Of course, the Blood Vines entwined around the Skeleton Woman were definitely going to be sold.
In addition to that, he wanted to sell some small items, such as spatial items.
There were many Crystal Wall Microbes obtained from Sanders. Initially, Angel planned to pay back the 150,000 magic crystals owed to Sanders after dividing the profits. But after going to the Nightmare Plane, the Blood Vines he obtained could probably pay it back, so the spatial items he crafted would already be pure profit.
Under such circumstances, Angel naturally wanted to earn more magic crystals.
With that thought, Angel decided to put everything else aside for the next five days and focus entirely on crafting spatial items!
When he returned to the Blooming Manor, it was already dusk.
Stepping into the mansion, Angel saw Gloria sitting in the garden drinking tea, while Toby had transformed into a small bird, lying on the tea table with its wings spread out, fast asleep.
Judging from Toby’s heaving chest, it had been trained all day today and was now probably too tired to get up.
“You’re back?” Gloria raised an eyebrow, looking at Angel: “Huh, you brought a little one back too.”
Gloria’s gaze fixed on Nano. Nano didn’t know who the girl in front of him was, but when he looked at her, he faintly felt a terrifying pressure.
“Damaskian, my servant I bought from Kirk Street,” Angel explained.
“Oh? I think I’ve heard of Damaskians… I remember now, the race that can produce silk from the Grandeur Plane? Angel, are you planning to make clothes?” As Gloria spoke, her eyes rolled, and she stretched out her slender finger to rub her brow, making a sorrowful expression: “Ever since I lost my **, this newborn ** has had no beautiful clothes. I really want to change into a dress that can show off my beauty, preferably made of silk…”
Angel: “…” Why did he have a sense of deja vu?
“Lady Gloria, I have never made clothes, and it would take time to learn from scratch. If you want the Damaskian to do it, his craftsmanship is not bad, but you might want to take a look at his taste.” Angel stepped aside, revealing Nano’s figure.
Looking at the red and green combination, Gloria fell silent.
“Well, we’ll have to talk about it later.” Gloria cast a disdainful glance at Nano.
Nano was somewhat dissatisfied; his taste was so good! Did this new master and this seemingly official witch-like woman have no vision? However, although he was very dissatisfied in his heart, he dared not actually voice it.
“However, if there are no new clothes, making me a new piece of jewelry wouldn’t be bad either.” Gloria looked at the feather earring that Angel had given her before leaving Black Castle.
This feather earring was precisely what Angel had given Gloria before leaving Black Castle.
At the time, Gloria hadn’t paid much attention to the earring, but it was only after she truly experienced the illusions within it that she realized how valuable it was.
Especially for her.
After experiencing the illusions in the earring, sensing the atmosphere of the Nightmare Plane, Gloria finally became determined to return to the Nightmare Plane to find her lost **.
One could say that the earring was of great significance to her. That’s why she carefully stored the earring, even specially buying a precious jewelry box to place it in.
She admired Angel’s alchemy skills, and even more so his illusion expertise!
A few days ago, Angel was busy with alchemy, so she didn’t have time to bother him.
Now that everyone had some free time, she naturally brought up the topic: “I really like this earring, and the illusion inside is the most valuable one I’ve ever experienced. If you can create another piece of jewelry with an illusion that satisfies me, I can prepare a custom meal for you~”
Chapter 568 The Cruel Scholar <TOC> Chapter 570 A New Life in the Nightmare Domain