Chapter 107 - 107 107 Steam Wizard_1
Chapter 107 - 107 107 Steam Wizard_1
?Chapter 107: Chapter 107 Steam Wizard!_1 Chapter 107: Chapter 107 Steam Wizard!_1 Gray Day.
The blood-red sun was vivid and abundant.
A breeze blew across the lush grasslands on the west bank of “Black River Valley Tower City-State.”
The lowered grass revealed a flock of sheep, not many in number, but not few either.
The plains of the Black River Valley were vast.
But there weren’t many “shepherds” who dared to graze near the river valley area towards the Ruins of Ramore Tower.
Firstly, the battle of the Dark Sun invasion six months ago had turned Ramore Tower City-State into complete ruins, now occupied by the Dark Sun Church, shepherds, and Dark Sun Degenerates; it was a dangerous area.
Although the Black River Valley’s patrolling guards did make routine inspections.
Yet when those shepherds with Dark Sun Degenerates were to come, those Black River Valley patrol guards would definitely run faster than the shepherds here.
It was said that once, when the Black River Valley guards were robbing a shepherd of lambs.
A fearsome and vivid roar from the crowd, “The Dark Sun Church is coming to kill us,” had scared the wits out of those Black River Valley patrol guards.
They hurriedly rode their moon-patterned horses and sped away in flight.
The surrounding shepherds couldn’t stop laughing.
Secondly, the grasslands by the riverbank near the Ruins of Ramore Tower were prowled by wolf packs.
Compared to those Dark Sun Degenerates, the shepherds loathed the wolf packs even more.
Of course, not all “shepherds” hated the wolf packs.
Under the Ashen Day’s sky, the cool river valley breeze blew across the sheep trail, brushing over “Ailin’s” somewhat rosy cheeks.
Just sixteen, Ailin had the advantage of being a shepherd.
She was not lacking in meat, and occasionally she even got to eat wolf meat of a certain level.
This allowed her body to be much fuller and firmer than that of other girls her age.
Inside the riverside grasslands, some other shepherds would occasionally cast strange glances at Ailin.
It was rumored that some perennial shepherds would use sheep to solve problems.
When a lively and cute girl full of youthful vitality appeared, those maniacs’ thoughts were quite clear.
Fortunately, shepherdess Ailin’s Talent was not low, and she became a First-Rank Shepherd a year early.
From the grazing sheep, she was able to obtain a fair amount of Origin Energy.
She had reached Level 14.
It was indeed this Level, along with several powerful spells, that made the other shepherds restrain themselves a lot.
However, what really kept the other shepherds well-behaved over the past six months was not Ailin’s level and strength.
It was an “outsider shepherd.”
Arriving at the edge of a valley woodland, Ailin couldn’t help sticking her head out to look inside.
However, this patch of valley woodland was always filled with a faint fog.
Even the sun of the Ashen Day couldn’t penetrate it.
Ailin’s grandfather told her.
That wasn’t fog; it was… Origin Energy Steam.
Although she didn’t quite understand what Origin Energy Steam was, the awe in her grandfather’s voice and the fact that other shepherds avoided this place indicated it must be a powerful thing.
“Taniru, I’ve brought you the Varochi Shochu you wanted,” called Ailin.
With Ailin’s voice,
a creak of a wooden door opening came from within the gray mist.
Immediately after, a figure stepped through the gray fog and came out.
What appeared before her was a young Wizard about seventeen or eighteen, wearing a gray hooded Wizard’s Robe.
He had clean, neatly cut short hair, fair skin, and slightly handsome and attractive features.
What caught the eye most were his eyes, as deep and serene as black jewels.
The budding Ailin couldn’t help but linger on those eyes for a couple of extra glances.
“Here!”
Ailin handed over the small barrel containing the drink.
“You’ve had a long journey, thank you,” said the young Wizard Tuck.
“It’s not hard, I used to carry more with Grandpa on our travels than I do now.”
Ailin chuckled with pursed lips.
The young Wizard Tuck glanced over the shepherdess Ailin, noting her strength was indeed not weak; she had a plump figure.
“If you hadn’t let me and Grandpa live near you, Sheep Head and those valley patrol officers would have given us no end of trouble.”
The unhurried Ailin began to recount.
“I heard that the new brewer at the tavern by the river valley is from Ramore Tower City-State.”
“His Varochi Shochu is the original taste of Ramore, and many customers have praised it after tasting it.”
“Many of those who escaped from Ramore half a year ago went to St. Land, while others are trying to make a living in the towns around Black River Valley.”
“Maybe you’ll find people you know in that river valley town?”
Wizard Tuck glanced towards the direction of St. Land Transcendent City State and then at the location of Black River Valley.
“That’s indeed possible,” Tuck nodded.
Just then, a shout came from a distance.
“Ailin, I’m nearly dying of thirst, why haven’t you come back?”
“I’m coming, I’m coming,” Ailin responded loudly to her grandfather upon hearing the shout.
But seeing the young Wizard in front of her, she felt acting this way was somewhat unladylike, and her face flushed with embarrassment.
“Could you teach me some more about Sheep Transformation techniques later when I come over?” requested Ailin before leaving.
“No problem, you can come over anytime,” replied Tuck.
“Then, thank you!”
Carrying a small barrel of drink and a lot of food, Ailin left hurriedly, half bashful and half excited.
After Ailin was gone,
a Shadow Direwolf leaped out from behind her shadow, disappearing into the underbrush.
The pasture at the edge of the Black River Valley town was not safe, but without a doubt, the presence of the Shadow Direwolf could ensure the young girl’s safety.
After all, during this period, the young girl, Ailin, had been of great help to Tuck.
She watched Ailin leave.
Only then did Tuck turn around and enter the small wooden cabin shrouded in steam behind him.
Half a year ago, like other escapees, Tuck had fled Ramore.
Other Transcendents could enter St. Land, other Transcendent City States, or even leave the Dark Curtain Province for other places.
But Tuck was anchored to the second layer of the Demon King’s Tomb by his system.
Tuck first headed south towards St. Land.
Regrettably, when Tuck was still some distance from the border town of St. Land,
the system warned Tuck that he was about to leave the stable development area.
“There’ll be no ‘Demon King Divine Ability Fragment’ shop after this village.”
Tuck could not bear to part with it.
Then, with Ramore at the center, Tuck headed north, following a circular arc.
Finally, here by the river valley of Black River Valley, he found a suitable place to settle.
Time flew; half a year went by.
While Tuck was steadily power leveling in this place,
he also steadily promoted his transformation in the ecology of a Steam Wizard, delved into the lore of runes, and improved his strength.
At the same time, he deepened his study of wizard knowledge and alchemy knowledge systems.
Knowing that Ramore’s situation was dire, Tuck had not spared any effort to take these books from Aubrey.
Despite being at the border town,
Tuck also learned through the shepherds here at the valley pasture and the town by the river valley about the state of St. Land over this half-year, as well as the many changes with the people of Ramore entering St. Land.
Ramore, as a bulwark, had fallen.
The invasion of the Dark Sun began to infiltrate St. Land.
The war did not end with the death of Ramore.
In fact, it could be said that the fall of Ramore was just the beginning.
Entering the wooden cabin.
Tuck took a deep whiff with his nose.
Immediately after, an invisible hand opened the cork.
The familiar scent of spirits wafted to him, and Tuck poured a small cup, savored it a bit, and couldn’t help but show a satisfied expression.
“It’s the original taste of Ramore.”
“It seems it really was a Ramore winemaker that came here.”
The simple wooden cabin in the forest valley might have been shabby but reinforced with an Iron-coupled wall, even if the Wolf King himself came, he might not be able to break in, and of course, shielding from the rain was a trivial matter.
Not far away, an old Origin Energy Steam Engine was smoothly emitting Origin Energy Steam, maintaining this small steam ecology around it.
After finishing the Varochi Shochu in his cup, Tuck opened the attribute panel.
[Transcendent Sequence]
Steam Wizard: Level 19.
Original Dark Sea: Level 19.
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[Transcendent Power]
Phase Walker (665 Fragments): Level 19.
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[Transcendent Talent]
Precision Correction (SSS Level): 1050%.
Steam Origin Energy Spirit State (SSS Level): 1650%.
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[Transcendent Witchcraft/Ability]
Sheep Transformation Technique (Ability): Level 19.
Spiritual Perception (Ability): Level 19.
Rune Spiritual Hand (Three-Star): Level 19.
Rune Storm Holder (Three-Star): Level 19.
Molding Light Spear (Two-Star): Level 19.
Arcane Shot: Level 19.
Abyss · Bloodthirsty Demon Vine: Level 19.
Dragon Source Scale Shield: Level 19.
Nightmare Fire Bomb: Level 19.
Micro Hurricane Spell: Level 19.
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Half a year’s time.
Tuck had long since completed the transformation of a Steam Wizard.
He also awakened the Steam Talent “Steam Form” at C Grade 26%.
When he completed the awakening of his Steam Talent.
Seeing that it was another C Grade Talent, Tuck remained unfazed.
“Steam Form.”
It is a common “Steam Talent.”
It allows Tuck to better align with and master steam, absorb and digest Origin Energy more efficiently in a steam environment, and achieve better harmony with nature.
Sounds very appealing on the surface.
But the help provided by a C Grade 26% Steam Talent is indeed limited.
However, as Tuck began to invest more points into his Talent.
The C Grade Talent truly began to shine.