"This golden brooch is a 'shield brooch'. Pinned on the chest, it can absorb 101 HP of magic missile energy."
"And this protective staff can be used to cast the 'Shield Technique' when held in the hand."
"This 'Level Spell Immunity' paper does not have any magic power. It just allows you to understand this spell, because I can cast this spell to make you immune to 'Magic Missiles'."
"As for the final 'Shield Spell' magic scroll, it allows you to cast this spell on your own."
Zhao Xu explained clearly the use and significance of these things in a few words.
After all, the first-level shield spell can increase the shield bonus by a full 4 levels in terms of defense, which is already comparable to the "Scale Armor" worn by Zheng Xinyun or Zhao Xu's "Mage Armor" spell.
It also has a powerful purpose, which is to make the subject immune to the magic missile spell.
The old hag's four magic missiles are of critical significance, which are enough to knock down any level 1 civilian.
"Which method do you plan to use?" Zhao Xu asked.
"Captain, how much does this pin cost?" Eliton stretched out his fingers, picked up one of the pins and held it in front of his eyes, observing it carefully in the light outside the screen window of the carriage.
"1,500 gold coins." Zhao Xu estimated the price marked on the brooch when he borrowed it from the Mage Association.
If he returns it as it is, with his status as the Shining Mithril Badge, he will naturally not have to pay any price.
Although Eliton's family still has a lot of wealth, his fingertips still trembled slightly when he heard these words, and he almost stopped clenching.
The shield pin, which can only resist magic missiles but has very limited uses, actually costs 1,500 gold coins, which is much beyond the imagination of the two of them.
"This pin naturally has its own meaning. For ordinary shield spells, the duration of the spell is 1 minute per level." Zhao Xu explained.
Today's players, generally speaking as level 1 mages, can only last for 1 minute if they cast the "Shield Technique".
Zhao Xu, a level 12 caster, can make the spell last for 12 minutes, which is still very short.
But he can limit the scope of this spell to "self" and apply "spell duration" to directly last for a whole day.
It is precisely because the "shield technique" is limited to the fact that a mage can only use it on himself, unlike the mage armor, which can be used on teammates, so Zhao Xu has to provide these things.
After listening to Zhao Xu's question, Eliton pondered for a moment, "Then I will choose to use the scroll."
"Why?" Zhao Xu asked immediately.
Eliton touched his head in embarrassment, "On the one hand, the scroll itself is the cheapest. Compared with the energy-consuming spells required by the staff, the single cost is not worth it compared to the consumed 'Shield Pin'. "
"On the other hand, I think you, captain, also want to test us. In this case, if you, captain, cast immunity spells on us, it will lose its meaning."
After hearing this, Zhao Xu was noncommittal and turned to look at Zheng Xinyun.
"I?"
Although Zheng Xinyun has not been exposed to game content for a long time, through the introduction of her best friend, she began to understand that this may be the legendary "test" from NPC.
It’s even about whether their players can unlock “advances” and “expertise” and gain inheritance.
Players who do not have any blood relationship to rely on can only rely on the appreciation of Arthur NPC to unlock more content.
At this time, the thoughts in her mind were constantly being flipped and reorganized.
Zheng Xinyun already wanted to play the game "Arthur" well, and the resilience in her nature began to sprout.
She didn't want to waste this opportunity to answer easily.
Zhao Xu felt a little strange when he looked at Zheng Xinyun's contemplation.
Because no matter what Zheng Xinyun answers, she will not be vetoed by Zhao Xu.
Compared to Eliton next to him, Zheng Xinyun can be said to be his "one of his own", and naturally his treatment is even more different.
Just when Zhao Xu was about to give a hint, Zheng Xinyun slowly said: "I will choose 'secondary spell immunity'."
As she spoke, she raised her head and looked at Zhao Xu, as if there were sparkling blue waves in her eyes, "To be honest, I'm not sure that I can successfully use the 'Shield Technique' scroll, and in terms of value, the shield technique The shield technique itself is a mage arcana, but now it actually appears in the form of a divine scroll, which is probably very costly in itself."
"At the same time, the duration of the spell is also critical. In addition to the fact that the pin can be worn all the time, the core of the scroll and the staff is still the shielding technique, so it cannot escape the limit of minute duration. And the times written on this piece of paper The introduction of level-level spell immunity' lasts for 10 minutes per level. Combined with the captain's level 12, it can last for a full two hours, which is enough to cover the time period when we come into contact with the old hag."
Zhao Xu nodded after hearing this analysis.
Naturally, Zhao Xu found a quiet room nearby and copied the divine scroll "Shield Technique" at noon.
After reaching level 6, coupled with the "life energy" fed back from the "object familiar" cloak, he didn't feel any distress when copying the scroll.
He could afford it, and he didn't have to copy it by hand. He could use the "automatic shorthand quill". Zhao Xu had recently copied a scroll from time to time to enrich his reserves and avoid consuming all the spell slots. A powerless situation.
Zhao Xu was quite satisfied with Zheng Xinyun's current answer.
In the previous life, Zheng Xinyun had no hope of becoming a priest. The abilities he acquired during his apprenticeship as a priest lost professional support and slowly faded away.
Later, after the two met and reunited, Zheng Xinyun focused more on running the family's business and planned to slowly help Zhao Xu develop a family with rich heritage.
Basically, she didn't express any opinions on combat. However, after Zhao Xuchu heard these words, he already understood that the opponent's pre-battle analysis was basically qualified.
Although Zheng Xinyun's current analysis is still very simple, in fact, the mage priest has to make countless such analysis and decisions in the lightning room.
Compared to the warrior profession, I am smiling with a sword across the sky, and have the momentum to move forward and do whatever I can.
Mages and priests need to consider combat details and make too many combat decisions.
"Well, when we get to our destination, I will use 'Level Spell Immunity' for you." Zhao Xu made his next arrangements, "At the same time, you should also take that pin with you."
"ah?"
Looking at the surprised looks of the two people, Zhao Xu explained, "If you don't take it, it will be in vain. Life is always more valuable than 1,500 gold coins."
Needless to say, Elyton, a native of Arthur who only lives once.
Zheng Xinyun, who can be resurrected, has not yet realized it. If there are other players present, they will definitely complain after hearing Zhao Xu's words. They can keep the 1,500 gold coin shield pin even if they die.
According to the current poverty line for players, most would rather sacrifice the five resurrection stones in their account than waste 1,500 gold coins.
Even if the account can be permanently banned and the gold coins can be obtained, the transaction will be worthwhile.
In fact, after all, the duration of the shield technique is too short, otherwise Zhao Xu also suggested that the two use staffs to add "shield technique" to themselves. The fourth-level shield defense improvement is real.
Like him, Zhao Xu had cast a long-lasting "shield spell" on himself before going out. Coupled with the "mage armor" just now, Zhao Xu's armor had been improved by a total of 8 levels. It was quite a bit. Toughened up.
Unless the average player wears magic armor, a top-notch full-body armor only has level 7 defense, and there are also limitations in terms of wearability and flexibility of the armor.
Moreover, under the influence of Zhao Xu's ability, these two spells last for an extremely long time, making Zhao Xu's current defense ability considered top-notch among players.
Even ordinary level 1 players who have just entered the game have little chance of winning against Zhao Xu with a "rapid sword".
Because any random poke from the opponent would be blocked by Zhao Xu's force field armor and force field shield.
At this moment, Zhao Xu, after possessing the professional ability of "Super Demonic Control", has finally begun to stack his own "static defense" ability.
Not to mention anything else, at least "Mage Armor" and "Shield" can become his wake-up buff.
The maintenance time of this static defense is long enough to cover most of his time.
At the same time, the carriage also rolled its wheels and kept moving towards its destination.
Zhao Xu stretched out his hand to open the curtain. The coachman in front was carefully posing the horses in front of him, and he was not distracted to ask him.
"Is there anything unusual?" Zhao Xu keenly sensed the coachman's condition and asked in a low voice.
"Sir, it's nothing. I just feel that there are fewer people on this post road than usual." The coachman frowned.
"Isn't that true?" Eliton immediately said, "The area around Mystra is very safe. Generally speaking, powerful monsters don't dare to approach easily."
Recalling that he was attacked by goblins, Arthur's largest breeding species, during his two previous trips out, Zhao Xu just curled his lips and did not refute.
Anyway, those experiences were bad luck for him.
"However, Master Mage, there have been rumors of being haunted in Frost Dew Town recently. The church has sent a pastor to check, but nothing unusual has been found. However, recently there have been fewer business travelers going to exchange things. I don't know if it is. This is the reason." The driver immediately chatted about his daily experiences.
Hearing this, Zhao Xu subconsciously motioned for his "soul-prisoning demon" undead creature to come closer.
(End of chapter)