Chapter 379: The Re-Estize Tribe-State: A Change in National Version
Iville Ai's hand, clutching the ancient beast-skin scroll, suddenly trembled, almost causing her to drop it. This was not something that should happen to a powerful expert who had reached the "Demon God" level.
It was evident.
The shock within Iville Ai at that moment.
"A Magic Ritual that can enhance two Tiers of Magic!" Iville Ai gripped the beast-skin scroll tightly, her voice uncontrollably rising, "Dragon Lord."
"This, this isn't a joke, is it?"
"Do you think I would joke about something like this, Iville Ai?" Tang Zheng's calm voice replied.
Iville Ai could not maintain such a composed state.
The value and power of a "Magic Ritual" that could unleash the power of magic two Tiers above one's own were undeniable!
This was especially true for Magic Casters who mastered high-Tier Magic.
For example, the Undead who possessed the [Abyss Body] and could reportedly use Eighth Tier Magic, might truly be able to unleash the power of Tenth Tier Magic with this ritual.
That was—the power and Domain of a "God"!
Iville Ai's breathing grew rapid, and she cautiously glanced upwards, her eyes filled with even greater reverence and solemnity.
She hadn't forgotten that the Crimson Dragon Lord also possessed the power of Eighth Tier Magic!
Iville Ai became increasingly convinced.
That the members of the [Blue Rose] were able to survive under the opponent's hand was purely an act of mercy.
Perhaps…
A flicker of desire ignited within Iville Ai; by using the opponent's power, could she truly find the culprit who destroyed the [Imperia Kingdom]?
As the last remaining royal family member, carrying the hopes and will of her people—to complete her revenge!
Having experienced the anticipation, disappointment, and bewilderment of saving everyone, over the long years, this feeling of "powerlessness" had become a hidden wound and memory, deep within her heart, untouchable.
But now, at this moment!
Iville Ai's confusion gradually dissipated, and she found what she ultimately needed to do.
Even if it meant sacrificing her life!
"Dragon Lord."
Iville Ai reluctantly shifted her gaze from the beast-skin scroll. Even with her mask on, her tone conveyed heartache.
"Using the power of this Magic Ritual as a bargaining chip, isn't that too precious?"
To be honest, Iville Ai herself felt a pang of reluctance.
To hand it over for a piece of information whose truthfulness was unknown was already "extravagant"... no, those words couldn't even describe it.
Tang Zheng was somewhat surprised by Iville Ai's response, a hint of astonishment appearing on his face.
Iville Ai's words were undoubtedly considering things from his perspective, which indicated that she had already placed him in the position of an ally.
This was also a good thing.
"Oh, Iville Ai."
"By so easily using this ritual as a bargaining chip, have you considered another possibility?" Tang Zheng asked playfully.
"Dragon Lord means... there's a problem with the ritual?" Iville Ai looked at the beast-skin scroll in her hand and suddenly understood.
She was not skilled in using Magic Rituals; she had encountered them before but lacked talent in this area. However, she clearly understood one thing: there could not be a single error in the setup of a Magic Ritual.
"Not at all, Iville Ai."
Tang Zheng shook his head, his tone calm. "I would not stoop to tampering with it. On the contrary, the ritual not only has no problems, but it's also not difficult to learn."
This was not the original version from the Lizardmen tribe.
If it were the original version, many of the terms used would be exclusive to the Lizardmen's language, and without a Lizardmen priest guiding them step-by-step, it would be a difficult task to fully understand.
Tang Zheng believed in the research capabilities of the Undead of the [Abyss Body]; they could master it with some time.
But how much time was uncertain!
Tang Zheng did not have that kind of time to spare for them.
"Then, uh..." Iville Ai became even more perplexed and confused.
"The ritual is one thing, but whether it can be used is another."
Tang Zheng didn't mind explaining, even hoping that Iville Ai would master this ritual.
"This Magic Ritual can indeed improve the caster's magic level by two Tiers, but the caster must master the Magic Enhancement technique of 'Magic Rise'."
"Otherwise, even if they possess the ritual, they won't be able to unleash its power."
Upon hearing this.
"I understand now, Dragon Lord."
Iville Ai finally understood at this moment, her tone filled with admiration: "This ritual is just to prove to the people of the Abyss Body that we weren't lying."
"After seeing this Magic Ritual, the Abyss Body will surely ask us for something, and then we'll be in control."
"Your wisdom puts me to shame."
Iville Ai thought of her earlier feelings of heartache and suspicion, lowering her head slightly.
"No plan is absolute, Iville Ai." Tang Zheng let out a majestic chuckle:
"If any of those Undead had mastered 'Magic Rise' in advance, this plan wouldn't have worked."
Iville Ai's heart tightened; she also considered this possibility.
Tang Zheng continued calmly, "However, this isn't a bad thing for us. By strengthening the Abyss Body, their desire to resist that True Dragon Lord will grow stronger."
"We can also use this opportunity to observe whether the True Dragon Lord hiding in the shadows is truly the culprit behind the destruction of the Imperia Kingdom."
"In short, with this precious ritual, you can also investigate the matters you wish to know from the Abyss Body."
Hearing this, Iville Ai felt a surge of emotion. The Crimson Dragon Lord before her wasn't treating her as a mere tool.
"Thank you for your generosity, Lord Dragon Lord."
Iville Ai bowed deeply.
"We are friends working together, aren't we?" Tang Zheng's voice was majestic and held a hint of a chuckle. "As an Undead, you possess strength far beyond that of ordinary people, yet you can coexist peacefully with the living."
"That talent and will are truly precious."
The sudden praise.
Caused the pale face beneath Iville Ai's mask to flush unnaturally.
Huh?
Suddenly.
A figure in a white Priest Robe appeared in Iville Ai's mind: Tang, the leader of Free Will.
A young man who had left a deep impression on her.
She recalled the battle that took place in the royal court of the Re-Estize Kingdom.
If she remembered correctly, Tang seemed to possess the ability of 'Magic Rise'. If this ritual were given to him, it should be able to unleash even greater power!
Iville Ai opened her mouth, but ultimately decided not to inform the Crimson Dragon Lord about this.
"Since there are still three days left."
"You can also study this Magic Ritual. If you can master it, I wouldn't mind teaching you the method for 'Magic Rise' Magic Enhancement."
Tang Zheng said casually. He actually hoped Iville Ai could master it.
Through her!
By spreading it through her hands, increasing humanity's strength. Compared to the more costly and demanding "Great Ritual," the "Magic Rise Ritual" was much simpler.
"Ah... I can learn it too?"
Iville Ai exclaimed, her voice filled with excited disbelief.
Three days passed in the blink of an eye!
Iville Ai truly lacked talent for setting up rituals. Even with Tang Zheng's explanations, she could barely grasp the ritual's operation.
Not being able to "understand" it completely wasn't a major issue; as long as she could set up the ritual, it was sufficient, though it would still take time.
Contacting the Abyss Body again.
With the experience from the first time, both Iville Ai and Benjamin of the Abyss clearly let down their guard.
Lower Wind Moon.
June 15th.
A total of 10 days had passed since the first contact with the Abyss Body.
[Experience Bar: 4545w/188w]
——Re-Estize Tribal Nation.
This was a region located to the southwest, even farther from the human-inhabited Northwest Continent than the Imperia Kingdom.
It was a vast, boundless grassland.
The entire area had almost no discernible traces of civilization, instead being composed of nomadic tribes from over a dozen demi-human races.
The entire tribal nation was basically divided into two demi-human races.
One was the powerful Lionfolk, and the other was the Jackalfolk race, which was dependent on the former.
Night fell.
The cold white crescent moon hung high in the sky, with sparse starlight faintly twinkling.
In this vast and empty dark grassland, the starry sky was the only source of faint light.
Of course.
For the demi-human races, the ability of "Night Vision" is innate, and its impact on vision in this dark environment is not obvious.
Hoo~
The cold, gloomy wind blew past.
The rustling sound of weeds being gnawed by insects echoed across the grassy plain under the cover of night.
Tang Zheng, having reverted to his human form and clad in a black cloak, sat atop the corpse of a Jackalfolk, taking out a piece of soft white bread from his item box.
Before him stood a Jackalfolk still under the influence of "All-Race Charm."
After obtaining more detailed intelligence about the "Sanctuary," he immediately headed to this region known as the "Re-Estize" tribal nation.
The pitch-black environment did not hinder Tang Zheng's vision. As a human, he naturally lacked such an ability, but with the passive effect of "Dragon Race Transcender," he had indirectly acquired the power of "Night Vision."
"This place is really vast."
Tang Zheng took several bites of the white bread, swallowed, and gazed into the depths of the endless grassland in the distance, remarking aloud.
He had already investigated two tribes and had a general understanding of this tribal nation.
The entire grassland's area was larger than the combined territories of the "Bahharuth Empire" and the "Re-Estize Kingdom."
Yet, this land consisted of only a dozen or so nomadic tribes led by Lionfolk, making investigations rather troublesome.
Without knowing their exact locations, even with Teleport Magic, he couldn't teleport directly. That's why he had captured a few Jackalfolk to guide him.
"How many people are there in your entire tribal nation?" Tang Zheng asked casually while taking bites of the white bread.
"About... about 500,000 people," the Jackalfolk replied, opening its mouth with somewhat sharp, darkened teeth, its response uncertain.
A fishy odor wafted from its mouth, mingling with the air, only to be instantly dispersed by the cold wind.
The Jackalfolk before him had a narrow, wolf-like snout, its eyes a murky yellow, and its head bore a resemblance to a dog's. Its body was slender and somewhat weak, but its lower limbs were quite strong.
It was likely a demi-human race adapted for running and tearing.
"Such a small population."
Tang Zheng was taken aback, raising his head in surprise.
The grassland was so vast, and the environment didn't seem harsh. The combined population of the Empire and the Kingdom was nearly 20 million.
"The grassland is not suitable for farming. Although there are many grassy plants, the various tribes primarily subsist on meat."
"The grassland's daytime temperature is extremely high, while the nights are very cold. Conflicts occasionally erupt between the tribes."
This Jackalfolk was perhaps one of the more learned ones, explaining in terms that were barely understandable.
Tang Zheng nodded almost imperceptibly, his understanding of the entire "Re-Estize" tribal nation deepening slightly.
This was a nation that primarily relied on nomadic living!
Its political structure was tribal, with the chiefs of each tribe unified under a "Monarch" as the leader of the tribal nation.
He wasn't interested in this system.
However, the intelligence he had gathered recently couldn't help but make Tang Zheng frown slightly.
The information on the "Abyss Body" was clearly several versions outdated. This vast grassland was originally meant to be ruled by a human nation.
Perhaps a human nation like the "Imperia Kingdom," a type of "Human Race (Iridescent-eyed people)."
The historical information provided by the "Abyss Body" about this country was also scarce. The only deduction Tang Zheng could make was that it was a nation where a "Buddha God" player had descended or ruled.
The problem was!
This country had already been destroyed and occupied by another nation, but it certainly wasn't the "Re-Estize" tribal nation before him.
This indicated that the nation occupied by the "Buddha God" player had also been destroyed, making the current tribal nation at least the third iteration.
Tang Zheng felt a headache coming on as he thought about this.
This region had undergone at least three regime changes. Therefore, the historical intelligence and other information regarding the nation where the "Buddha God" player resided were most likely lost to history.
"All that can be confirmed now is that the World-Class Item, the 'Two Worlds Mandala,' should be on this vast grassland, but its exact location is impossible to determine."
Tang Zheng looked up at the expansive grassland, his eyelids twitching.
"How much further is it to your 'Monarch's' tribal territory?"
Tang Zheng finished the white bread in his hand, feeling his stomach somewhat appeased, and asked the Jackalfolk before him:
"I need more precise information."
The tribe where the "Monarch" resided was the most powerful on this vast grassland. Historical records from previous eras would likely only be found within this tribe.
"About, about a 10-day journey."
The Jackalfolk sniffed the sweet aroma of the white bread in the air, and even under the influence of charm, it couldn't help but drool, dripping down its darkened teeth.
This Jackalfolk was clearly unable to provide an exact distance, only responding with a vague timeframe in days.
Tang Zheng glanced at it with a hint of disdain, stood up, grabbed it by the neck, and easily lifted it with one hand.
"Ninjutsu: Concealment"
"Flight"
Tang Zheng, carrying the Jackalfolk, vanished from his spot, then took to the air, flying rapidly in the direction indicated.
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