The Vastness of Magical Destiny
Chapter 853: Volume 26: Gathering Momentum, - 15: Conquest

Chapter 853: Volume 26: Gathering Momentum, Chapter 15: Conquest

Having successfully recruited six Dark Mages into his fold, Komer felt much better about himself. He could sense that Giovanni’s level of magic had likely reached the realm of the archmage. Giovanni’s flamboyant style made it easy for Komer to perceive his power, whereas another mage named Konti also possessed formidable strength, only slightly inferior to Giovanni. However, Konti was much more low-profile, barely moving his lips during his oath of allegiance, and Komer had not heard him speak since then.

The true strength of Dark Mages can only be demonstrated through Dark Magic, but that does not mean that mages are only limited to casting Dark Spells. Specialization is necessary, but mastering one or two other types of spells can also be extremely useful at times. Thus, apart from the confident use of their core spells in any situation, nearly every mage possesses some skill in additional magical specialties.

"Mr. Solka, your Dark Magic Power is already sufficiently pure, but the speed of variation in your Dark Spells can be further enhanced. For instance, if you could release your Dark Magic Power a bit faster when casting the Dark Devouring Technique, the effect of the Dark Devour would be greatly enhanced," Komer said mildly, observing Solka’s somewhat defiant expression. "Of course, improving the speed of variation is not an easy task. I happen to have a cultivation principle here that could help you make progress in this area, and I hope it will be beneficial to you."

Leaning closer, Solka listened intently as Komer, with an inscrutable expression, whispered a few words of Magic Transmission. Confusion and enlightenment alternated on Solka’s face, which finally gleamed with an epiphany, his ecstatic realization barely concealable.

"Mr. Konti, I feel your mastery of Dark Magic and Magic Power has reached a commendably high level, but it seems you’ve encountered a bottleneck. This plateau is challenging to overcome, but once you do, you can directly ascend to the realm of the archmage. I suggest you cultivate your temperament to refine yourself. As Dark Mages, we are easily influenced by external negativity, which makes tranquility hard to achieve. You already realize this. If you could calm your mind, cast aside distractions, and meditate in solitude, while consciously restraining your desires, I believe you could achieve a breakthrough in a relatively short amount of time."

Konti’s proficiency was clearly superior to Solka’s; he no longer needed Komer’s guidance on specifics. Now, theoretical insight was more apt for his level, and Komer’s words resonated like a path through fog, instantly enlightening Konti.

Konti knew he had been stagnating at this boundary for quite a period, but he had never pinpointed the right breakthrough. Opting to come North also held a slight hope of finding inspiration and achieving a breakthrough by battling the Church of Light’s elite. Unexpectedly, his secrets were immediately perceived by the Dark Lord before him. Could this man truly be the reincarnation of the Dark Emperor?

Despite swearing allegiance to Komer and regarding him highly, Konti saw him primarily as a figure capable of helping the Dark Holy Church recover from adversity. The status of Dark Emperor Kennifer III, however, was unrivaled among the followers of the Dark Church, nearly comparable to the God of Darkness. If this man were truly the reincarnation of the Dark Emperor... At that thought, Konti’s heart pounded uncontrollably, as if he had stumbled onto the luck of his lifetime.

After a cursory review of the performances of the few Dark Mages, Komer’s casual remarks immediately captured their attention. While modest in demeanor, his timely guidance not only changed their previously respectful expressions to those of admiration and amazement but even caused Giovanni and Konti to look changed. Effortlessly discerning the depth of mages and providing pinpoint guidance, this capability was truly humbling.

Superior guidance could often bring enlightenment to many magicians, reducing unnecessary exploration and greatly mitigating the risks involved in exploration. This was invaluable for magic practitioners, but such assistance was rare in the cultivation process, as every practitioner’s methods and progress were unique. Even within the same specialization, differences were vast, and presumptuous comments were often ridiculed. Only those with in-depth knowledge and a deep understanding dared to critique others, a fact well recognized within the magical community.

Komer’s approach immediately won over all the Dark Mages present, including Giovanni. His words might not have been profoundly mysterious, but they were precisely what the mages needed to clear the path in their cultivation, significantly reducing frivolous expenditure of time. If his earlier resounding speech had integrated himself with the Dark Mages, his performance now once again distinguished him from the group, firmly grasping the pulse of this community.