Chapitre 130: CH147 - CH148
CH147
After Brack finished speaking, Helag said, "I'll make some arrangements soon. I hope everyone can cooperate to improve the potion field yields."
Having toured each potion field, Helag already had some ideas in mind.
After Brack introduced him to the team and discussed a few matters, everyone dispersed to continue their work.
"Mr. Brack, I have some ideas. Once I finalise them, I'll show you to see if they're feasible," Helag said as they walked together.
Brack nodded. "No problem."
Back at the castle, Helag instructed Deep Blue, "Deep Blue, create a growth and cultivation plan for Kent Valley's potion fields. It should detail the current growth status of each field, potential future growth, possible issues, and necessary interventions."
His idea was simple: with Deep Blue, he could implement a modernised management system for the potion fields.
The beauty of data analysis lies in predicting future scenarios based on current conditions.
Potion materials can suffer from pests or sudden wilting, which are normal occurrences and part of expected losses.
However, all changes have precursors. Identifying problems early allows for preemptive solutions.
For the wizard apprentices, managing regular care is challenging enough. Predicting issues is difficult, and typically achieved only by experienced elders.
With Deep Blue's data analysis capabilities, Helag could create detailed growth plans and reports to assist the apprentices in managing the potion fields, significantly improving overall yields.
[Plan completed.]
Deep Blue quickly delivered the results; such calculations were no challenge for it.
Detailed plans and numerous data reports appeared before Helag.
He took several sheets of parchment and used magic to print the plans and reports onto them.
***
Two days later, Helag took these documents to Brack.
Brack's residence was simple, a small wooden house with a vegetable garden.
The garden grew common vegetables, seemingly tended by Brack himself, as there were no servants in sight.
As Helag approached the garden gate, Brack emerged.
"Mr. Brack, take a look at this," Helag said, handing over his work.
Initially puzzled by the charts, Brack quickly understood after Helag's brief explanation.
"This… this is a remarkable design!" Brack was impressed not by the content but by the pie charts, bar graphs, and tables, which were refreshing and innovative.
As a seasoned wizard, Brack quickly recognized the inherent value of these data visualization methods.
They could be applied beyond potion field management, even to spell model analysis.
Brack praised, "Helag, did you come up with all this?"
Helag modestly smiled. "Just something I tinkered with in my spare time."
"A genius! Larry wasn't wrong; you're a true genius!" Brack exclaimed.
He continued examining the parchment. "I see you've written growth trends and potential issues for each potion field over seven days, a month, and three months. How did you do this?"
Helag explained, "It's based on existing knowledge and predictions. It may not be entirely accurate, but it provides a reference. If predicted issues arise, they can be addressed early."
Brack reviewed the content, comparing it with his experience, and found most of it aligned.
He was knowledgeable but lacked the time and energy to oversee every potion field.
"This is excellent. I'll have them copied and distributed," Brack decided.
Helag added, "I'll update the content monthly, making real-time adjustments based on growth conditions."
Brack considered and said, "Don't spend too much time on this. Your cultivation is also important."
"It's fine. It won't take much time. Once the data model is established, only minor adjustments are needed," Helag explained.
This work wouldn't consume his time; Deep Blue could handle the data analysis.
The parchments were quickly copied into dozens of sets and distributed to the wizard apprentices and knights managing the potion fields.
Helag gathered them in the potion field's clearing, explaining how to interpret the data.
The wizard apprentices, being smarter than average, quickly grasped the data visualization and plans with little effort.
The knights, however, learned more slowly, struggling with many concepts.
These knights were literate but lacked advanced knowledge.
Unlike wizard apprentices, who studied basic math and science.
There was no choice but to take it slow.
"If you have questions, feel free to ask me or help each other," Helag instructed.
The apprentices and knights nodded, studying the parchments carefully.
One perceptive apprentice murmured, "This could replace us."
He realized that with this system, fewer people were needed to oversee the potion fields.
They could simply follow the plans and address issues as scheduled, without constantly monitoring every plot.
Over the next two weeks, the apprentices and knights familiarized themselves with the plans and data, gradually learning to manage the fields accordingly.
Helag initially spent time guiding them, combining practical demonstrations with explanations. They eventually understood.
Now, Helag could confidently let them handle things independently.
A few days later, Brack sent word that there were updates on some first-level spells.
Helag hurried over, and Brack said, "Based on your request, the family found three first-level spells. See if you're interested. If you want them, we'll buy them for you."
CH148
Brack handed over a parchment detailing three first-level spells.
[First-Level Spell: Dark Orb, a dark energy attack spell, priced at 150 magic stones.]
[First-Level Spell: Dark Armor, a dark energy defensive spell, priced at 350 magic stones.]
[First-Level Spell: Giant Body, which enlarges the body and enhances physical strength, priced at 300 magic stones. Friendly reminder: prepare extra clothes.]
After reviewing the spells, Helag nodded. "They're all good. I'll take them."
Brack smiled. "I knew you specialised in dark energy, so I found these for you. Dark energy spells aren't expensive, just rare due to the few wizards with this affinity."
Helag spent a total of 800 magic stones and was left with 1,500 magic stones after purchasing the spells.
Helag was satisfied with these spells. Dark Orb and Dark Armor suited his dark energy specialization.
Though its exact effects were unknown, Giant Body seemed to be a physical enhancement spell.
"This spell enlarges the body. Combined with my partial petrification spell, it could become even tougher…"
A few days later, the spells arrived at Kent Valley.
Three thick spell model books lay on Helag's desk. He first picked up the Dark Orb spell.
The spell model was simple, mainly using dark energy particles to release explosive energy.
"Deep Blue, begin analyzing and constructing the Dark Orb spell model."
[Task archived,
estimated completion in 1 hour 25 minutes,
estimated mana consumption 17%.]
Since Helag became a formal wizard, Deep Blue found analyzing first-level spells easier.
At the third-level apprentice stage, these spells would have consumed much more time and mana.
In Helag's mind, the Dark Orb spell model slowly took shape.
First-level spells were more complex than zero-level spells, with multiple modules, each more complex than those in zero-level spells.
The more complex the first-level spell, the more modules it had, making construction more intricate.
After observing several first-level spell models, Helag noticed that Absolute Defense's structure resembled first-level spell models, based on modular principles.
However, Absolute Defense used zero-level spells as modules, while first-level spell modules couldn't stand alone as spell models.
An hour later.
[Dark Orb spell model construction complete.]
With Deep Blue's completion of the Dark Orb spell model, Helag went to a flat area behind the castle.
Here stood several logs from the Forbidden Forest, used to test spell power.
Helag softly chanted a few syllables, channeling mana into the Dark Orb spell model.
Dark energy particles quickly gathered in his hand, forming a black orb slightly smaller than a basketball.
The black orb emitted black light and strong magical fluctuations.
Helag aimed at the log and threw the Dark Orb.
Boom!
A loud explosion startled Mary and Lennon, who resumed their tasks after realizing the sound came from behind the castle.
Such noises were common, as the esteemed Helag often experimented with spells.
The log bore some dents but remained largely intact, usable for many more tests.
"Deep Blue, assess the Dark Orb's strength."
[Based on calculations, the Dark Orb's estimated strength is 8 units, mana consumption 6%.]
Helag nodded, satisfied with the strength.
In terms of attack power, the Dark Orb met first-level spell standards, far surpassing zero-level spells.
When he advanced to a crystallized wizard, the Dark Orb's strength would likely rival Malcolm's Blood Claw.
After testing the Dark Orb, Helag moved on to constructing the Dark Armor spell model.
This spell wasn't a shield spell but a summoning spell, summoning armor.
Two hours later.
"Dark Armor."
With a thought, Helag's body was quickly enveloped in black armor.
The full-body armor covered even his head.
The helmet resembled a crown, and the black armor emitted a dark aura, resembling a fallen knight rather than a lawful character.
The armor was incredibly light, almost weightless, yet very sturdy.
"Deep Blue, assess the Dark Armor's defense strength."
[Calculating, estimated average defense strength is 40 units.]
Deep Blue calculated the average strength, as different armor parts varied in defense, with the chestplate strongest and the legs weaker.
A defense strength of 40 units was impressive. Combined with Absolute Defense, Helag felt confident in withstanding a crystallized wizard's attacks longer.
Finally, Helag constructed the Giant Body spell model but didn't immediately cast it, heading to the castle's backyard instead.
Unsure of the spell's effects, he feared damaging the roof.
"Giant Body!"
Channeling mana into the Giant Body spell model, a force flowed from the model throughout his body.
Helag watched as his muscles swelled and bones thickened.
His body grew taller, elevating his perspective.
Seconds later, the transformation stopped.
"Deep Blue, assess the changes from Giant Body."
[Analyzing data…]
[Giant Body:
Strength +4.1,
Agility +1.2,
Constitution +5.6,
Height +1.2 meters.]
Helag had become a literal giant, standing over three meters tall.
Already tall, gigantification turned him into an imposing figure, with proportionally enlarged muscles.
Helag calculated that with all enhancement spells, his stats would reach:
[Strength 35.5,
Agility 31.4,
Constitution 35.6,
Spirit 42.2.]
Helag eagerly anticipated using true bloodline power in the Abyss Plane, combined with these spells, to see how much his body could be enhanced.
He glanced at his torn clothes, feeling helpless, but indeed, everything had grown larger.
Even down there already big, now even bigger.
He then cast Dark Armor, which, as expected, adapted to his size.
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