Mage Manual

Chapter 1731: Chapter 1281: In a Bad Mood

The sky was sunny, the earth was riddled with wounds, and the sound of air bursting and soil surging mixed together, like a symphony that completely betrayed musical theory. The chaotic flow of elements constantly appeared and disappeared, and the environment changed every second. Ordinary people would not be able to enter; just standing on the edge could expose them to invisible radiation pollution, causing unpredictable damage from the cells to the soul.

Even Dedarose and Felix had to unfold their Holy Domain to dare to float outside the silver warning line to observe. They were both part of the logistics team and the learning group, responsible for providing support during intermissions. In return, they got the chance to observe a demigod’s cultivation process up close.

Although they had always been like maidservant followers in the team, if being a maidservant meant they could accompany a demigod, women legends from the Six Nations would overwhelm them in their positions. If positions didn’t restrict congenital gender and allowed Miracle gender, the percentage of women legends in the Six Nations might even rise to 90%.

However, watching a demigod’s cultivation is not a shortcut to strength enhancement. They’ve been watching for more than half a year and haven’t therefore advanced to Legendary. In fact, this is only natural; let alone Holy Domain, even a Legendary is unlikely to comprehend the details of a demigod’s clash – like an apprentice who simply cannot understand a master’s delicate operations. The huge gap in Realm is enough to form a barrier to understanding.

But not understanding doesn’t mean they can’t remember formulas. If Dedarose and Felix are willing to stay in the Holy Domain for the rest of their lives, then observing demigods is indeed meaningless, but if they advance to Legendary or even demigod, this insight will be an invaluable treasure for them. Even accidentally comprehending some details can save them many detours.

"Every time at this moment, I remember a year ago when she awakened the Void Realm Resonance at the same time as me..." Lady Vosloda Sighed helplessly as she watched the distant dancing red-haired swordswoman: "Truly, I can’t even feel jealous."

"You’re really amazing too." Dedarose touched Felix’s smooth golden hair: "Advancing from silver to Holy Domain in one year time, you’re truly the pride of the entire Dazzling Star."

"But that was with the help of Miss Lena and you..." Felix muttered: "I relied on my mother’s legacy just to advance to Gold. On my own, I might still be swimming in the Sea of Knowledge."

Dedarose shook her head: "In the world of mages, taking shortcuts is the legitimate path, proceeding steadily is actually more like cheating. Historically, ’Academic School’ has never been the mainstream of Magic, ’Adventurer’ is the orthodox mage. But for many, shortcuts are not a blessing but a disaster. Countless mages have been forcibly elevated to heights unsuitable for them, forced to endure challenges far beyond their own level, resulting in an inability to adapt and subsequent downfall. I have heard from the Gods of Four Pillars before, the Void Realm by its nature encourages mages to take more shortcuts and challenges, to differentiate the strong from the weak, the high from the low. If you can take shortcuts and withstand the challenges they bring, it proves your strength is well-matched with your talent."

"Now the Void Realm doesn’t have too many shortcuts; instead, it has too few, so everyone’s only option is to trade time for improvements in Realm. But this really is an unreasonable mechanism, like mastering first-grade knowledge and having to derive second-grade formulas before you can move to second grade... But if you’re allowed to access second-grade courses in advance, the formulas you spent years deriving could be learned in a week in second grade, as long as you can withstand the intensity of the education."

"Time is precious to everyone, being down-to-earth is just self-soothing stupidity." Dedarose whispered: "As long as one doesn’t step into the Divine Domain, the Void Realm is actually eager to accelerate a mage’s growth.

Felix was hearing this viewpoint for the first time, and it was one of the rare moments she remembered that Dedarose was not an ordinary person - Dedarose’s insightful perspectives were because she was the perception of the Gods of Four Pillars.

"But I take shortcuts because I have my mother’s and Miss Lena’s gifts." Felix said: "For Sonia and them, it seems there were no gifts involved in their shortcuts? Could luck alone suffice to achieve Demigod Rank in a year?"

Dedarose was stunned, then shook her head: "No, they do not rely solely on luck, but because they received the Gods of Four Pillars’ gifts, which allowed for such rapid advancement. This is also why I follow them... They..."

Felix noticed her aunt’s voice getting quieter, her expression growing dumber, almost unable to maintain her Void Wings, about to fall.

She hurriedly flew over to catch the falling Dedarose and asked with concern: "Miss Lena, what’s wrong? What happened?"

"I..."

Dedarose clutched her forehead, her face in pain:

"Something’s wrong... something’s wrong... No, I need to contact the Gods of Four Pillars, Lord of Wind, Rain, and Snow, Lord of Wind, Rain, and Snow... Ah!"

She vomited black blood, bleeding from all seven orifices, her pupils filled with blood, her expression terrified, like a drowned person emerging from despair.

Felix’s legs trembled, stammering: "I—Miss Lena, don’t be afraid, I’ll call Sonia and them over for treatment—"

"Don’t shout!"

Dedarose suddenly snapped back to her senses, gripping Felix’s shoulder tightly, she spoke each word deliberately: "Don’t tell them, don’t tell anyone, understood!?"

"But, are you okay?"

"I’m fine, nothing’s wrong. I just, just couldn’t reach the Lord of Wind, Rain, and Snow for a moment, and suffered a little backlash, I just need some rest, some rest..."