Three Base Classes, and they were the type that hadn't been properly structured; no wonder he was no match for Quin Essey.
[Skill Points: 68 → 67]
Skill: Magic Mark (Tier 2)
Consumption: 10 MP
Description: Consumes magic power to leave a special Magic Mark on the target, allowing one to perceive their location.
Lyle eventually chose a second-tier "Warlock" spell, thereby acquiring that Base Class.
Although the Gray-robed Mage was a Magic Chanter in the Hero Realm, due to his class structure, he could only use magic power system magic up to the fourth tier at most.
Among the spells the other had mastered, there were many that caught his eye, but none worth learning. This second-tier spell seemed useless,
But it was related to the methods of making the "Frogmans Egg."
He glanced at the Information on the status panel.
[Status Table]
Player: Lyle. karma value: 23 [Neutral]
HP: 373 → 388 (30%)
MP: 173 → 188 (16%)
Physical Attack: 373 (29%)
Physical Defense: 248 (19%)
Agility: 213 (16%)
Magic Attack: 218 → 233 (18%)
Magic Defense: 188 → 203 (14%)
Comprehensive Resistance: 255 (20%)
Specialty: 230 → 260 (20%)
Total: 182%
(PS: The full ability table has been updated in the comments section)
Lyle only gave a brief glance at the normal changes in basic values; the focus of his attention was the change in Specialty, which had suddenly increased by 30 points.
This magnitude of growth was clearly related to his employment as a [Mad Mage].
"Is it a passive skill?" Lyle thought thoughtfully.
He didn't dwell too much on this question.
What truly gave him a headache right now was how to deal with the Gray-robed Mage and Quin Essey.
"You should have heard the conversation just now, so now—" Lyle turned his head toward the Twin Witches nearby, but before he could finish speaking...
The Emerald Leaf Witch and the Dense Mist Witch both bowed and prostrated themselves on the ground at the same time, their voices trembling as they spoke: "We are willing to submit."
"Good."
Lyle nodded expressionlessly: "Process this damaged area. With the abilities of you two, it should be possible to restore it to its original state."
Both of the Twin Witches possessed the Forest Priest class; controlling plant growth wasn't a complicated matter.
After speaking,
Lyle raised his hand and used "Magic Mark" on each of the Twin Witches. With this spell, even if they tried to flee, he could determine their location.
As the Twin Witches left in fear...
Lyle refocused his gaze on the unconscious Quin Essey.
Thud!
A hand-chop knocked the Gray-robed Mage unconscious.
Next.
Lyle woke Quin Essey from his coma and used the "All-Race Charm" magic again to control him.
"Is there a method in the Slane Theocracy to isolate 'Resurrection magic'?" Lyle looked at the controlled, dull-eyed Quin Essey and asked seriously.
Since a special means like Resurrection magic had existed for a long time, Lyle didn't believe that the various factions in this world wouldn't have conducted corresponding research.
Since even the leader of "Zuranon" could research and modify the spell "Resurrection,"
Lyle wouldn't believe it if the Slane Theocracy didn't have corresponding research.
"To prevent 'Resurrection', one only needs to severely destroy the corpse." Quin Essey's voice was stiff.
"Besides that?" Hearing this nonsense, Lyle took a breath and asked again.
Only this time, Quin Essey didn't answer immediately; even under the effect of "All-Race Charm," he became somewhat hesitant.
This instead made Lyle's eyes light up.
"Isolation Magic."
"One only needs to isolate the influence of magic to counter Resurrection magic—to achieve this, the simplest way... is to have a powerful monster swallow the living."
"The power possessed by the monster itself will further hinder and iso—late the influence of 'Resurrection magic', but the monster's strength must be high, at least sur—passing the Hero Realm."
A look of struggle appeared on Quin Essey's dull face, to the point where even his tone of voice became intermittent.
Seeing Quin Essey's current state...
Lyle's pupils constricted; this was clearly a case where he was about to forcibly break free from the state of "All-Race Charm."
"Can he break free from the influence of Charm by his own will alone?" Surprise showed on Lyle's face as he quickly swung his arm, knocking Quin Essey unconscious again.
"Using a powerful monster to isolate Resurrection magic, there's actually such a way." Looking at the again-unconscious Quin Essey, Lyle fell into deep thought.
Powerful monsters were easy to find.
In the Angelic Mountain Range, there was a giant fish-type monster with a Rank of around 47 Lv and a body length of over 50 meters, the Lava Overlord—
Solar.
The question was, did this method really work?
Ordinary Resurrection magic might be blocked, but what about higher-level Resurrection magic?
Additionally.
Quin Essey's state just now was also suspicious; with his current extremely weak physical condition, he could actually rely on his will to break free from the influence of "All-Race Charm."
This was clearly abnormal.
Wait!
Lyle narrowed his eyes; he suddenly remembered that the Slane Theocracy seemed to have implanted a certain special magic in the minds of the members of the various Scriptures.
Under specific circumstances, as long as they answered three questions from an opponent, they would die directly.
Captain Nigun and most members of the Sunlight Codex who were captured by the Bone King back then died under the influence of this magic.
His questioning of Quin Essey just now already counted as the second question; if he asked one more, Quin Essey would likely trigger that magic.
The ability of "All-Race Charm" was to make the target treat you as a friend, and once their own life was threatened, the influence of the Charm could no longer continue.
This was likely the reason for Quin Essey's struggle.
"If that's the case, then it's a bit troublesome."
Thinking of this, a look of frustration flashed across Lyle's face.
He originally wanted to extract Information from Quin Essey, but with the influence of this magic, he wouldn't be able to easily obtain Information about the Slane Theocracy like he did with the Gray-robed Mage.
"It's not that there's no way; if I use Resurrection methods, every time he's resurrected, I should be able to ask a fresh set of three questions."
Lyle looked at the unconscious Quin Essey as this thought flashed through his mind.
This, naturally, also meant dealing with a thorny problem!