touchnovel Chapter 357: Enemies from the other side
Chapter 357: Enemies from the other side
When Rain returned home, he was feeling exhausted, but at least he finally achieved one of his main goals.
(You reached the necessary requirements to unlock a new path.)
Earth Mage's Path: This path of mastery harnesses the elemental power of the earth. You will become a Geomancer, an expert in controlling and wielding the forces of the earth. They are capable of manipulating solid ground, summoning powerful earthquakes, and imbuing their spells with the unyielding strength of the earth. (Intelligence, Wisdom, and control + 05 per level.)
Level 1: Grounded: Initiate Begin your journey as a novice Terramancer. Gain a 5% bonus in damage and control to earth-based abilities.
Level 5: Stone Shaper: Master the manipulation of solid ground, allowing you to shape it to your advantage.
Level 10: Geokinetic Surge: Harness the raw power of the earth to amplify your spells, increasing their effectiveness by ten percent per level
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Level 40: Seismic Infusion: Infuse your earth spells with seismic energy, creating tremors and disorienting foes. Damage increased by five percent per level.
The path came at level forty since Stone Shaper was already at level max. Rain smiled since he used his earth magic all that time and that was the result... Still, it should have been at a higher level, if he only had trained other things aside from his fine control.
"I guess it can't be helped..." Rain thought. "Fortunately, the passive skills will help me level up the path much faster."
"We can talk about that later..." Rain said and then sat on the ground. "I guess I need to give the report on my end as well."
The group listened with attention about what had happened... They were surprised to hear that the human army had already reached the first big town of the magic people's territory. It was also a pity, but it seemed that they wouldn't be able to contact the king's blade.
For the good or for the worst, Branden built them to be a dependable fighting force, so the king would keep them close. At the same time, now that they are strengthening their first stronghold in the territory, they will probably install crystals everywhere to grant the chance that the enemies won't be able to use magic.
"Thanks to you, the magic people should gain some time for us as well... we can focus on the beast people for a while," Branden said. "Before you forget to ask, Esmeralda looks better, Terra and the others managed to make her expel most of the poison within her body, but the rest will take some time even with their focus."
There were a bunch of tents around, but it seemed that they didn't have any other option aside from bringing Esmeralda to such a place. In any case, Rain frowned when he heard the poison was expelled... It made sense now why Terra didn't want guys seeing the treatment taking place.
"Well... what is next?" Jori asked. "We can focus on the beast people, and some of the former prisoners want to help us. Are we going to fight for real?"
"Seadir said the same that Anna said, the beast people are prideful and stubborn bunch, they only care about their interests and protect their peace," Reca added. "Their society is more than good enough for all of them, but history says that when they let their wild instincts out, things tend to get messy."
Rain recalled one of the history books that he had read and mentioned something similar. The Beast Uprising... Long oppressed by the dragons and treated as lesser beings, the beasts rise up against their oppressors, demanding equal rights and recognition. The fight for beast rights becomes an important movement, sparking fierce debates and clashes that challenge the existing social order.
Once they got what they wanted, they did everything they could not to lose in the future... and that is why they are stubborn.
"I guess we can try to talk with their leaders before thrashing their armies," Rain replied.