Chapter 768: Chapter 603: Let Me Help You_2
The girl has such strong strength! Such fast speed! My wrist is about to break!
"First, you let me go!"
"Oh, okay!"
Ai Lin released her grip and took a step back. The look on August’s face changed several times before he finally spoke slowly.
"This is a spell, and the name of this magic is called Mana Star. The stronger the person who plays it, the more Mana Stars there will be, up to nine," August said.
"What if they exceed nine?" Ai Lin asked.
"Then it looks like this!"
With that, the Mana Star on August’s chest suddenly turned off, and a colourful halo appeared behind him.
"Auffa Halo! Sanctuary Mage!"
The Crown Prince of St. Antonio murmured.
Up until now, people knew that the Chief Master Mage by the Emperor’s side had nine Mana Stars - which was very powerful. But they had never expected that he was already a Sanctuary Mage!
August had never thought to show his true power at this moment, but just now his mana restraint had failed to work, indicating that the girl in front of him was possibly even stronger than he had perceived. He had to confront her with his most considerable power!
"Wow, the halo sure is pretty!" Ai Lin’s eyes widened. She genuinely thought the halo was gorgeous. The colorful halo must have shocked Long Yi!
"Please, teach me now, Master!" Ai Lin said with sparkling eyes.
Mana Star is a basic spell, and almost every three-year-old child in the Divine Auffa Empire could display this magic. But it was unexpected that there was still someone here who didn’t know how, and that the Chief Master Mage of the Divine Auffa Empire had to provide education.
"This spell operates like this."
August demonstrated to Ai Lin once.
"Oh wow! It’s very interesting, to use mana to induce resonance and create light."
Ai Lin immediately tried it out.
Ding!
A star shone.
Two!
Three!
Four!
...
Eight!
Nine!
In the blink of an eye, all nine stars were lit. Then everything went still.
She really is a Nine-star Mage! August quietly confirmed his judgment. No wonder his mana restraint spell didn’t work on her!
But everyone else present was astounded. A Nine-star Mage would not exceed one hundred even in the Divine Auffa Empire! And Ai Lin was still so young!
"Hmm, can the current mana only light up nine stars? I still prefer the halo! Let’s break through another level then."
With that, the runes all over Ai Lin’s body immediately formed an array, and her mana began to surge at high speed. Suddenly, everyone in the field felt as if the mana in the air was being drawn into a black hole, all crazily surging into Ai Lin’s body! Almost at the same time, the nine stars on Ai Lin’s chest disappeared, and a massive halo burst behind her!
"Sanctuary Mage!"
Everyone was dumbfounded.
A beautiful, young Sanctuary Mage just appeared out of nowhere right in front of everyone’s eyes!
No wonder she is so wilful! No wonder she doesn’t care about anything! The number of Sanctuary Mages in the entire Divine Auffa Empire isn’t exactly high! And today, this number will inevitably change again!
Just as Ai Lin had said earlier, if she really makes a move here, who could stop her?
However, the Red Demon Scorpion on Ai Lin’s hair was looking utterly contemptuous. Only it knew that its master’s actual strength was much, much stronger than what they had seen! The Sanctuary was merely a drizzle! Not to mention, in just over ten days of staying by Ai Lin’s side, the Red Demon Scorpion had felt an unprecedented surge in its power. And it was even close to evolving a second venom stinger! Otherwise, how could it possibly fancy a mere Sanctuary Mage!
A battle between two sanctuaries could ruin not just the Imperial Palace, but potentially the entire Imperial City!
August turned back and looked at the Emperor with difficulty. The Emperor was still smiling, shaking his head in resignation. When someone has reached the realm of Sanctuary, you can’t merely "educate" them!
"Nevermind, it’s just children’s play. Why should we adults get involved? Come back, August."
The emperor said, still smiling broadly.
"Yes, Your Majesty."
August saluted, withdrew his halo, and still had nine stars on his chest.
"Wait, don’t go yet; I see you must be quite knowledgeable right? Why don’t you tell me what this Cosmic Stone fragment is? It’s so shiny." Ai Lin stopped August.
August glanced at the Emperor, and the Emperor nodded.
Are you joking? Something acquired by a Sanctuary Mage; are you planning to take it back? The Cosmic Stone Fragment is valuable, but it’s not worth risking your life for.
"This is a Cosmic Stone fragment. A long time ago, the great Giants created the Cosmic Stone, which contains vast energy. When the Cosmic Stone is detonated, a new universe is created out of thin air. Thousands of years ago, when the Dragon Clan attacked the Giants, a Cosmic Stone was shattered, and countless races obtained fragments of the Cosmic Stone. Even though they are fragments, they still contain the powerful energy of the Cosmic Stone. If used correctly, a tiny Cosmic Stone fragment can be as potent as a Sanctuary Mage," August said.
"Is that all?" Ai Lin asked.
"Yes, that’s all." August replied.
"Oh, another power-up, how boring. The last thing I need is more power-ups, and yet, they keep coming my way." Ai Lin flicked her hand to get rid of the Cosmic Stone stuck to it, but it insisted on sticking.
Ai Lin doesn’t like it?
Impossible!
She’s just acting! Just for the sake of scaring people! When it comes down to it, it is too much fun! No wonder Brother Long always loves it!
But at this moment, one person was utterly flabbergasted!
That would be the Crown Prince of St. Antonio!
He had planned for a long time and anticipated many possibilities. But he never expected that today he would become an absolute supporting role! And one who only had a few lines to say!
Ai Lin withdrew her halo, leaving only one Mana Star in front of her chest. Evidently, what intrigues a girl is the aesthetics, not showing off strength. Moreover, her power had already been demonstrated.
"Oh, right! Master August, I said earlier, ’Whoever tells me how to use this Cosmic Stone fragment, I would help him take the throne.’ So what do you say? Teach me how to use it, and I’ll help you become emperor. You’re a Sanctuary Mage, I’m a Sanctuary Mage, if we join forces, we’ll undoubtedly be mighty! And I also have a pretty good little brother!"
Ai Lin said.
August was momentarily shocked before shaking his head: "Please don’t say such heinous things again. To be an emperor, you need noble bloodline!"
Ai Lin pouted, stopped speaking, but her eyes were filled with laughter.
Apparently, even if it was just for a moment, August was swayed. (To be continued. If you like this work, you’re welcome to cast your recommendation tickets and monthly votes at qidian.com. Your support is my biggest motivation. Mobile users, please read at m.qidian.com.)
