Chapter 51: Simulacrum!
Simulacrum.
This is the spell that Soren discovered from ancient ruins. As a rather unique eighth-circle spell, Simulacrum is currently mastered by very few people. After he managed to bring it back, he engraved the mask of the Simulacrum spell and handed it to the Fallen Witch and Gloria, allowing them to conduct research to eventually complete the model analysis of this spell. This spell was widely used during the Arcane Empire period, mainly because the Grand Archmages had far too many matters to handle.
In such circumstances, even dividing a single person into two might not be sufficient.
Therefore, at that time, the Grand Archmages were very dedicated to researching ‘Projection’ and ‘Simulacrum’ spells. According to the information Soren obtained from Gloria, he learned that the Northern Witch Council’s higher-ups possessed a very special holographic projection spell. Unlike those projection spells of fourth or fifth circles and above, this spell required only a second or third circle to cast. Holographic projection is a third-circle spell, while planar projection is a second-circle spell, and a fourth or fifth-level wizard could grasp it.
However!
The only trouble is that this spell seems to require a very precise alchemical device to assist; currently, the application of this spell is limited to the many towers among the Northern Witch Council.
“It seems this spell will be very useful for our future research!”
As if intrigued by the testing from the Fallen Witch, Gloria’s attention completely shifted from the experiment, and she slowly said, “How are the testing results? Can we control both the original and the simulacrum simultaneously for research?”
The Fallen Witch shook her head in response, “Not yet. The mental control is still primarily focused on the original body; however, the created simulacrum can assist with some simple tasks.”
“And the most powerful aspect of this spell is that the created simulacrum has spell-casting abilities.”
“It can retain about seventy to eighty percent of my spell-casting ability.”
The most bizarre aspect of Simulacrum is here; it can create a clone capable of casting spells, equivalent to a significant increase in lower-level spell slots for a wizard. During routine experiments, there’s no need to waste time memorizing spells again once they have been exhausted. Of course, the usefulness of Simulacrum doesn’t end there. It can be applied in a wide range of fields. However, this spell requires a high mental capacity, and basic multitasking is essential. Those with insufficient brain development and mental calculation abilities simply cannot control it. [Note: Simulacrum can only copy and retain a portion of the original body’s power and cannot create or replicate magical items. The clothes and weapons on the simulacrum are merely mundane objects created magically; they look exactly the same but are fundamentally useless.]
“Is that so?”
Upon hearing this, Gloria fell into contemplation. Her wizard profession level is about level 21. Retaining eighty percent of her abilities means she would have about the power of a level 16 wizard. In terms of talent, Gloria is even stronger than the Fallen Witch, so her ability to multitask definitely meets the level of a genius. If she masters this spell, it would essentially provide her with an assistant comparable to her own level during her high-tier wizard days. Except for highly precise magical experiments that cannot be conducted, ordinary alchemical experiments could completely proceed simultaneously.
“What about the spell model?”
“Bring it over for me to see!”
After thinking for a moment, Gloria added, “And take a copy to Alice! It seems our progress will speed up considerably in the future!”
During this time, the legendary girl puppeteer has gradually adapted to the environment of Modo City. Compared to the Eastern Kingdom, where wizards are rarely seen due to magical chaos and most are sorcerers, the research environment in Modo City is undoubtedly more suitable for Alice. The more important fact is that Modo City has corresponding golem puppet technology, which greatly enhances her craft in puppet making.
Recently, Alice has been preparing to create a girl puppet maid group for herself, intending to use the strange silver-white metal sourced from the Arcane Tower.
This metal has currently been named “Silver Essence.”
This name comes more from its origin in the Silver Era. As early as the time of the first Magical Goddess, the Arcane civilization with floating cities had already emerged, and this metal ingot began to be utilized at that time.
The Fallen Witch nodded in agreement upon hearing this.
She is a typical pragmatist; if Alice’s presence poses no benefit to Modo City, she would definitely oppose teaching her such an important spell. But now that Alice has been in charge of operating Modo City’s golem factory, alchemy emphasizes equivalent exchange. Alice has obtained knowledge from Modo City and naturally hopes to provide equivalent value in return. All three legendary female spellcasters lean towards the “academic fanatic” type, so they have been getting along reasonably well.
Regardless, the Fallen Witch may act in alignment with the Evil Faction, but at her essence, she remains an academic witch, desiring less intrigue than other witches.
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At Spearwind Hills, the Lord’s Mansion.
After dealing with the matters of Shipwreck Bay, Soren immediately arrived at Spearwind Hills. After all, this is a key area for his future plans; Spearwind Hills is close to the Northern Region and is a fertile area. In the future, if Modo City wants to interfere with the continent’s structure, a foothold is definitely required. Adele Isabella has now become the lord of Spearwind Hills, supported by Modo City, and other factions wouldn’t dare to create trouble.
However.
After arriving at Spearwind Hills today, Soren noticed something was amiss.
He saw a woman.
Soren has always had an excellent memory. If he remembered correctly, he had seen this woman before. At that time, Soren was still in Taro Port, and to entice him to join the Ocean Church, the Ocean Priestess had brought a noble girl, seemingly intending to use beauty to seduce Soren into her faction, but Soren had refused without hesitation.
Today, the girl he saw was that same noblewoman.
If his memory serves right, this noble girl was named “Monica Isabella,” sharing the same surname with the Red-Haired Pirate, perhaps indicating they are cousins or at least familial relations. Upon seeing this woman, Soren was slightly surprised. However, with matters to attend to, he didn’t delve deeper, but she appeared to be Adele Isabella’s assistant, helping her handle the documents of Spearwind Hills.
Soren came with a few matters to address. Primarily to guard against the infiltration of the Shadow Thieves into Spearwind Hills.
Night fell.
After Soren wrapped up matters in the temple, he returned to the lord’s mansion. As the current situation isn’t very stable, he plans to leave an original Half-Elf Church Archbishop here.
With a legendary priest stationed, other factions would have to consider their actions more carefully.
In the evening.
Soren received some good news; Gloria used magic to send him a message that the Simulacrum spell has been fully analyzed.
As long as he returns, he can acquire the transcription of the magical scroll.
Due to the recent intense conflicts with the Lord of Shadows, the defensive forces in Spearwind Hills have significantly increased. However, Soren’s dwelling does not require such arrangements because his perceptive abilities surpass those of any guard.
He heard soft footsteps approaching.
There was no surprise; during Soren’s stay at Spearwind Hills, Adele Isabella would come to his bed almost every night. She is now considered Soren’s zealot and will likely become a Holy Spirit Apostle in the Divine Kingdom. This intimate relationship ensures she will be one of Soren’s most trusted subordinates.
However!
Today, the situation seemed a bit unusual, as Soren heard the footsteps of two people.
Aside from Adele Isabella, another light footfall followed. It seemed somewhat disordered, suggesting the owner’s emotions were hesitant and panicked.
“My Lord!”
Soon, the voice of the Red-Haired Pirate sounded from outside the door.
Soren raised his eyebrows slightly and spoke, “Come in.”
Creak.
The door was gently pushed open, and then Adele Isabella, wearing only a thin long dress and almost nothing inside, walked in. However, different from before, this time she was followed by another slender female figure, seemingly the noble girl named “Monica Isabella.” She has beautiful long golden hair, and her expression appeared somewhat anxious, very cautiously walking in behind her.
Notably, there was the mark of Soren on the noble girl’s chest.
Wanderer!
Soren glanced at her with surprise, raising his eyebrows. He was somewhat startled that this noble girl had become a Wanderer and was serving as a believer in his church.
The room fell silent.
Soren glanced briefly and then returned his focus to the spell scrolls on the table. He was attempting to learn his first legendary spell, which could take a considerable amount of time.
Adele Isabella didn’t disturb Soren after entering the room.
Instead, she obediently tidied up his bedding first. Then she placed the books from the desk in order, appearing to be a very dedicated maid. On the other side, the golden-haired noble girl continued to stand foolishly in place; however, after her initial anxiety, she had calmed a bit, occasionally casting curious glances at Soren.
Once everything in the room was organized, Adele Isabella very submissively moved to Soren’s side and then knelt down before him.
The desk underneath was hollow.
This high-status woman, adored and pursued by countless young nobles, now knelt at Soren’s feet like the most humble maid, dutifully performing what a maid should do, such as how to please and serve her master at night.
Meanwhile, the beautiful golden-haired Monica Isabella stared in wide-eyed shock.
Her face flushed, seemingly torn between wanting to watch and yet being too shy.
However, her conflicted expression didn’t last long, as Adele Isabella glanced at her and beckoned her over.
“Like this.”
“You hold the other side.”
“Don’t use your teeth! … As a humble maid! … You need to learn more skills! …”
While seriously serving her master, Adele Isabella was also instructing the noble girl, who nominally is her cousin. At first, Soren gasped, but then he returned to normal and continued flipping through the book in front of him. The divine’s thinking ability is far beyond that of a regular person; these minor matters were insufficient to distract him from diligently studying spell knowledge.
Monica Isabella, evidently a clever and eager-to-learn noble girl, quickly grasped a bit of technique and successfully learned how a competent maid should use her tongue to please her master.
At that moment.
Adele Isabella finally stood up, lightly seated herself by Soren’s side, and quietly said, “My Lord!”
“I have already reached the threshold of the legendary realm.”
“Currently, matters in Spearwind Hills have begun to get on track, and I intend to free up some time to train for my breakthrough. Monica Isabella is the daughter of my aunt; she is a trustworthy person.”
“I plan to have her manage the affairs of Spearwind Hills on my behalf for a time.”
“And,”
“Her family background will also be useful to us.”
Indeed, Soren had guessed early on that Adele Isabella had something to discuss with him, or else she wouldn’t have brought this noble girl here tonight.
Soren looked at her earnestly.
He indeed noticed that the Red-Haired Pirate seemed to emit a trace of legendary professional aura, indicating she had reached a threshold, and once she successfully crossed it, she would become a legendary powerhouse!
It seems the giants’ breakthrough to the legendary realm has placed immense pressure on other pirate leaders.
Soren secretly had a Wanderer keep an eye on this pirate leader, not only to facilitate communication but also to prevent them from being bought off.
Ever since the giant broke through to the legendary realm, many pirate leaders have felt tremendous pressure.
Even!
Recently, even the Half-Elf First Mate, who has always held a higher status than others, has delegated responsibilities of Fury Sand Island to his subordinate, focusing solely on finding ways to break into the Legendary Domain.
Without entering the legendary realm!
They will never be capable of entering the true higher echelons of Modo City. These pirate leaders—such as the Half-Elf First Mate, Scarface, Cyclops Pirate, Sir, Old Sea Dog, and others—appear to command thousands of pirates like feudal lords. However, the most genuine power of Modo City is never in these pirates; the real elites have congregated within Modo City, and they lack the qualifications to enter Modo City’s highest decision-making team without becoming legendary.
This is something even Saruman also shares!
Returning to the main topic.
Upon hearing Adele Isabella mention her, the golden-haired noble girl who was kneeling at Soren’s feet seemed to pause for a moment and then slowly resumed her normal actions.
Soren closed his eyes in contemplation for a moment and then said, “I understand.”
“Very well.”
“From now on, the matters of Spearwind Hills will be temporarily handed over to her; however, your training must remain within Spearwind Hills itself, as only you can maintain order among those pirates.”
“Mm.”
“As for her matters, I will notify the Ocean Church.”
If Soren remembers correctly, this noble girl seems to be connected to the Ocean Temple, seemingly requiring assistance from the Ocean Temple. The Ocean Church lacks influence on land; it appears that because of some unknown circumstances, she unexpectedly established a connection with Adele Isabella, seemingly intending to align with Modo City.
He does not oppose this.
The surname “Isabella” has specific utility, and her background as a legitimate noble means her usefulness is plentiful; even if not currently applicable, the uses are still manageable as is.
However.
This matter is still related to the Ocean Church. Even though Soren has a relatively amicable relationship with the Ocean Goddess, this noble girl is ultimately a pawn of the Ocean Church embedded within land affairs; now, wanting to defect to Modo City’s banner, he still needs to send someone to inform the Ocean Church.
But speaking of fate, it is indeed unpredictable; initially, the Ocean High Priest used her to tempt Soren, hoping he would join under the Ocean Goddess, yet unexpectedly, this noble girl has now become an assistant to the Red-Haired Pirate.
One cannot help but say fate is indeed interesting!
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