Odis is considering his new book. He has been a "astrologer" for a long time but has never actively observed the night sky. However, he is more proficient than the average "astrologer" in interpreting revelations.
Because this interpretation process has little to do with proficiency; spirituality plays a more important role.
In other words, the stronger one's spirituality, the more specific and accurate the revelation one receives.
Of course, Odis also planned to list many common constellations in the book, so that ordinary people could also use the book as a reference book.
In the second part of the book, Odis mainly explains the precautions for observing the starry sky and includes the magic circle that can prevent being watched by the outer gods in this part.
The third part, although also part of the Book of Stars, Odis intended to make it a separate book.
This is because this part is Odis's way of simulating other abilities. Ordinary "astrologers" do not have this knowledge. When they do have this knowledge, they can also simulate other abilities like Odis.
Of course, their simulations cannot compare to Odis's enhanced form with the "Staff of Gus" and "Wilderness of Knowledge".
However, its ability to simulate is about two-thirds as powerful as the "Imitation" ability at level 5 of the "Reader" pathway.
This greatly enriched the methods of "astrologers," essentially creating a new ability for this field.
The problem is that if you want to learn this ability, you need to learn "Garr runes" first.
Therefore, this separate section first explains and applies the "Garr runes," and then details how to use "Stardust" to simulate other abilities.
Odis's idea was that the first two parts of the Book of Stars could be made public. However, the third part could only be used within Odis's own territory.
After speeding up the time, Odis continued writing until he was exhausted.
He looked at his work and smiled slightly: "This kind of work is definitely faster with help."
For his previous books, he collected all the materials himself, which was a very tedious task that took up about half of the total writing time.
Let's stop here for now and Odis, from the perspective of the "Staff of Gus," will first observe the other two wielders.
The demigod of the Church of the God of Steam and Machinery, as usual, locked himself in his workshop after work to do some research he enjoyed.
Rosalind of the "Morse Ascetic Order" already had her own mobile library, which Odis paid little attention to. Instead, he looked at the "Guth Staff" in the "Forsaken Land," which was currently lying among the corpses of several monsters.
Those monsters must have come to steal the staff, but they all died in the battle one after another.
Odis rubbed his hands together, praying that "Little Sun" and the others would find them soon, because the corpses of these monsters could easily attract more monsters.
If the staff is taken by a monster, it will be very difficult to find it again, given the strength of Silver City.
After observing for a while, Odis returned to the real world. At this point, he was no longer willing to let the staff of the "Forsaken Land" glow to guide Derrick and the others, as that would only allow the monsters lingering around to obtain the staff prematurely.
Now we can only trust that Derrick and his team are experienced and will find us soon.
...
Just as Odis returned to the real world.
On a relatively wide street in the slums of Prydz, a port city in southeastern Backlund.
Rosalind Ray, sitting in front of a pile of books, glanced at a raggedly dressed child peeking in her direction.
The child noticed Rosalind's gaze and ran away in fright.
Rosalind was one of the "Ten Pillars" of the "Morse Ascetic Order." Due to the nature of her ascetic practices, her condition was almost affected, so she consulted the "Lord of Mysteries" and expressed her doubts.
Odis then instructed her to spread knowledge among ordinary people, and in doing so, observe the world to solve the problems she was facing.
Behind Rosalind was a modified horse, with the carriage opening from one side and the back. The doors resembled bookshelves, filled with books.
Inside the carriage, there were also several small bookshelves, which were also filled with many books.
After receiving guidance from the "Lord of Mysteries," Rosalind immediately modified a carriage and filled it with books that ordinary people might need before embarking on her "journey of asceticism."
Since her previous place of ascetic practice was near Pulitzer Bay, this city naturally became her first stop.
Today was her first attempt to share knowledge with ordinary people, and the poverty and darkness of the slums shocked her.
She had always heard how advanced the technology of the factories in Rune was and how much wealth they plundered from the colonies every year, but she never imagined that some of the people of Rune were living in such poverty!
Rosalind had assumed that the people here would be as hungry for knowledge as they were for food and gold, but to her surprise, her "mobile library" did not attract anyone. Only a few children seemed interested, but they just observed from a distance and dared not approach.
Rosalind seemed to realize something, looked at the robe she was wearing, and realized that there might be something wrong with her attire.
As long as you are dressed neatly and cleanly, there is no need to dress like a priest.
Just then, Rosalind's spirit seemed to sense something and suddenly looked up.
Just as she was examining her attire, someone appeared in front of the "mobile library" and casually picked up a book from the shelf.
He was a young man with dark eyes and a broad forehead. His clothing was also quite peculiar, consisting of a classical mage's robe and a pointed soft hat.
He wears a single crystal lens over his left eye!
He had a "Gus Staff" tucked into his waistband.
It's Amon!
Rosalind's bookstall welcomed its first customer, Amon!
She jumped up in surprise, but the next moment, she forgot why she was surprised.
Amon smiled and said, "Ah, 'Mobile Library,' how I miss it!"
He glanced at Rosalind: "Who told you to do this?"
Before Rosalind could answer, Amon said with a solemn expression, "'Lord of Mysteries'?"
Then He asked, "What is his appearance like?"
Rosalind finally felt that a thought in her mind had suddenly disappeared, but she couldn't remember exactly what thought had disappeared.
"This image…" Amon opened a book and revealed a meaningful smile: "He really has returned, then this world is even more interesting."
Rosalind frowned as she looked at the man beside her, who was leisurely flipping through a book: Why does he look so familiar? Who...who is he?
After flipping through a few books, Amon said to Rosalind, "There's something wrong with your attire. As the administrator of a 'mobile library,' your clothing should be more modest and conform to local dress customs."
"Oh, and also, the 'mobile library' needs not only books, but also some first-aid medicines, as well as magical, theatrical scrolls, and scrolls that can quickly intimidate the enemy."
Rosalind nodded: "Thank you, I will get these things."
Amon put down his book, shook his head, and said, "The librarians these days are so unprofessional."
As he spoke, his figure vanished.
Rosalind seemed to suddenly come to her senses: "I need to change my clothes, prepare some herbs and spiritual materials, and also prepare a few scrolls."
She frowned. She could understand the first thought, but why did she have the other two thoughts?
...
After a good night's rest, Odis got up early the next morning, ate breakfast prepared by the cook, and then took the carriage that Bernadette had instructed the housekeeper to prepare the day before, to the administrative hall of Remburg.
This is a classical building with a large courtyard, flower beds, a fountain, and many horse-drawn carriages.
After Odis explained his purpose to the waiter, he was led into the interior of the building.
Upon entering, you are greeted by a grand hall with a large chandelier. The decor is not luxurious, but it exudes a solemn atmosphere.
The people in the office were all reading documents or discussing issues, and they seemed quite busy.
Following the waiter to the second floor, the noise level dropped considerably. The office doors were mostly closed, with only a few opening occasionally. Odis saw several people reading newspapers inside, indicating that work wasn't very busy.
Odis was led to a spacious reception room, which resembled a small classroom with rows of neatly arranged tables and chairs.
Inside were two male government employees dressed in formal attire and wearing bowler hats. One of them introduced himself with a somewhat professional smile, saying his name was Bud.
He paused for a moment and then said, "Mr. Odis Garr, please come in. Your test questions have just arrived."
Odis thanked him politely, then found a table, sat down, and took out his round-bellied fountain pen to answer the question.
Bud and another government employee checked the sealing wax on the envelope containing the exam papers before taking out the papers and handing them to Odis.
Odis glanced at the list and saw that there were five essay questions. The first question was about how to deal with corruption among subordinates; the second question was about how to handle relations with the state guard; the third question was about how to solve the problem of displaced people; the fourth question was about how to deal with the infiltration of foreign powers; and the fifth question was about his views on small-scale wars.
After glancing at the exam questions, Odis thought to himself: I originally thought Remnantburg was just a bunch of bookworms, but from these exam questions, it's clear that the people who set them are very professional.
Once these five questions are answered, the problems in western Remnburg can be solved.
Of course, this is only a theoretical solution; the specific implementation depends on the person who carries out the plan.
At that moment, Odis composed himself and focused on answering the questions.
These problems are not difficult for him. Yesterday, he had basically figured out how to solve the problems in the west, and he now has the ability to solve them.
Odis finished the exam in just over half an hour. When he handed in his paper, Bud reminded him, "The exam lasted two hours. Won't you check it again?"
"No need." Odis confidently put away his pen. "When will the results be available?"
"Two to three hours." The other party replied, "You can come back in the afternoon, or you can wait here."
Since there were no competitors for the position in the west, all I needed to do was show the exam paper to the relevant superiors, ask them to grade it, and then calculate the average score.
Odis had nothing to do today, so he said, "Then I'll wait here for a while."
He put away his pen, stared blankly at the flower bed in the yard, and pondered how to begin building his own power in Azshara.
First, we need to go to Bayam and have Allen, who is currently in charge of the intelligence exchange, recommend two people to build an intelligence network in the city.
Once Odis has established initial power, he will have Mandy send people to open a magical medicine shop. With money, he can recruit more people and expand his own power.
Furthermore, Odis estimated that this trip to Backlund by Longzel would definitely make him completely leave the past behind and join his forces.
Odis planned to first send his first mate, Bazel, and combat captain, Cleveland, to recruit wild extraordinary individuals and establish the extraordinary power of the "Sword of Dawn" in Lenburg.
During this period, I kept Ronzel by my side for a while and established basic trust before letting him take charge of Remburg's extraordinary power.
In a while, First Mate Bazel will be promoted, and then I will have two Rank 5 subordinates, which will allow me to manage both the naval and Lenburg forces.
Glug~
Just as I was thinking this, the door to the room was suddenly pushed open and slammed against the wall.
A middle-aged man with slightly graying temples, a round face, and an imposing presence walked in. He looked Odis up and down, then suddenly turned to Bud behind him and asked, "Is this Odis who answered the question just now?"
He simply couldn't believe that such a sophisticated politically astute answer to the essay question came from a young man in his early twenties.
After receiving an affirmative answer, the middle-aged man stretched out one hand and quickly walked over to introduce himself: "My name is Bitchell, and I am a high-ranking official in Bernier Province."
Reimbau is a small country, but it has 22 cantons, which are divided into 3 provinces for easier administration.
These three high-ranking officials spend most of their time in the capital, Azshara, because although their positions are high, the area under their jurisdiction is not large, and they can quickly travel to the provinces under their jurisdiction if there is any business.
Today, Beecher was invited to look at a governor's exam paper. He didn't pay much attention to it because there were hardly any talented people willing to go to the West to be governor. He assumed that the newcomer recommended by the church was just another idiot who couldn't even pass the written test.
Odis shook hands with the other person: "Hello."
Bernil Province is what the people of Remburg often call the "Western Province," and this high-ranking official is Odis's future superior.
The high-ranking official, Biqier, waved the exam paper in his hand: "You just said on the exam paper that you could let the refugees do construction work and train them to fight bandits."
"Yes." Odis knew that the person in front of him was also an official with rich political experience. He smiled and said, "In a turbulent region, as long as the problem of displaced people is dealt with, the turmoil will be mostly resolved."
"Because if migrants have no food or jobs, they will become a new source of instability."
That's why he concluded that the person in front of him was an official with extensive political experience, and he immediately grasped the key points the person made in the test question.
Odis continued, "The bandits have caused the refugees to lose their land and property, so if they were to join the army, their fighting strength would certainly be quite good."
"If we could reward them with the land we've taken back from the bandits, they would be an extremely powerful army."
Bitchell nodded: "That is indeed a good idea, but where will we find the money to train them and arrange construction work for them?"
The official sighed and said, "The fiscal deficit in Bernier Province is already three times its annual revenue, and officials and the military have not received their salaries for a year."
This is also why many people suggest giving autonomy to the most chaotic states, because these states are like bottomless pits.
Odis smiled and said, "In general, in such chaotic places, it's not that there's no wealth, but rather that wealth is only in the hands of a few people who are capable of protecting their own property."
"In addition, the bandits must also have a lot of resources."
"The money problem shouldn't be too difficult to solve."
Bitchell paused for a moment: "It seems you already have a complete idea."
As he spoke, he sat down in a chair and gestured to Odis, "Please sit down."
After Odis sat down, Bitchell said with some anxiety, "Now more and more senators, as well as royal nobles, are suggesting that the western states should have autonomy."
"This is tantamount to handing over our territory to another country! We can forget about getting it back later."
He was somewhat helpless about this: "The current situation is indeed very difficult. There aren't many soldiers to send, and Rune doesn't intend to get involved in Bernier Province. It's already difficult enough to just maintain the status quo."
"You need to be mentally prepared, because the situation in the states of Charité and Vaudé is the most difficult. They have not had a governor for more than a year, and the people there may not even approve of the governor sent by Lenburg."
Odis nodded slowly: "Which state is in a worse situation?"
"Wotai State".
"Then I will go to Wotai," Odis said succinctly.
Immediately, Biqier was overjoyed. He took out his pen and immediately wrote 10 points on the rating page.
After handing the score sheet to Bud and his colleagues, and instructing them to take the exam to other administrators, Bitchell whispered, "If you pass the interview, you can ask Duke Bowen for some policy support."
"Generally, as long as you don't ask him for money, he will most likely agree to your request."
Odis nodded: "Thank you."
More than an hour later, Bud returned to the room and smiled, "Congratulations, Mr. Garr, you passed the exam with a high score, including a 10."
Odis joked, "Is the score for this exam going to be out of 100?"
Bud paused for a moment before saying, "No, it's a 10-point system."
Seeing the other person's serious demeanor, Odis asked again, "Is a score of 10 rare?"
"I've worked here for six years, and you're the first 10 I've ever met," Bud said seriously.
Moreover, a 10-point score that could potentially become a direct superior in the future makes it even more valuable.
Not a single mistake, not a single poem, not a single post, not a single piece of content, not a single look!
Odis smiled and nodded, not taking it too seriously. After all, the West was short of people right now. If he were that high-ranking official, he would give someone a perfect score if he heard that someone was willing to go to the West.
What he didn't know was that the reason Bud brought this up so seriously was because the people responsible for grading these kinds of exams in Rembrandt were very meticulous. Even in the West, where there was such a shortage of people, Bud would always give the correct score.
Odis's exam paper also received high scores from the other graders, with an average score as high as 9.5, making it the highest-scoring exam paper in recent years.
Then Bud informed Odis to come for an interview the next morning. After agreeing, Odis left the administration hall and, in a secluded corner, used her "travel" ability to travel to Bayam, where she asked Allen to recommend two clever students.
Since the intelligence exchange meeting became formalized, Odis has used it as a training base for intelligence personnel, having Allen teach a group of trainees how to collect intelligence.
Allen immediately recommended two people and gave them a brief introduction.
One of them was named Benny, and the other was named Fitch; both were of mixed local and Loen descent.
Mixed-race children in the colony generally face discrimination from both the locals and the Loen people. They are now eighteen or nineteen years old and have not yet found jobs, so they were recruited by Allen to be "assistants".
Odis spoke with them personally and was quite satisfied with them. After confirming that they were willing to go to the Northern Continent to engage in intelligence work, Odis directly took them to Azshara under the guise of "travel".
After briefly explaining the situation in the city, Odis gave each of them 100 pounds and assigned them different tasks.
Benny was tasked with befriending the intelligence dealers here and organizing an intelligence exchange in Azshara, telling him that he would later receive military support.
Fitch would try to get to know the local officials and nobles, and then Odis would spend more money to package him as a wealthy merchant from Rune and establish close ties with the officials and nobles.
In response, Odis gave each of them a crystal ball and told them how to use it. He said they could use the crystal ball to contact him if they had any urgent matters or problems that they couldn't solve.
Ordinary people also possess spirituality and can use the crystal ball given by Odis. Moreover, the entire length of Remburg from east to west and from south to north is less than 800 kilometers. As long as Odis is in Remburg, they can contact the "Captain".
After a quick lunch, Odis used "Travel" again to bring Bazel and Cleveland from the Argo. His task for them was to quickly familiarize themselves with Azshara's extraordinary powers and, if they encountered any talented and decent wild extraordinary individuals, to try recruiting them.
They each received £200 in start-up capital.
After assigning the tasks, Odis returned to Bernadette's villa with a sense of relief.
At this moment, the "mysterious queen" was having afternoon tea. Odis thought to herself: I feel that I already trust my subordinates very much and understand the principle of delegating power, but I seem to be a little lacking compared to Bernadette.
Having known the "Mysterious Queen" for so long, Odis only remembered that Bernadette was busy for a while when they were building ships on Lasha Island, and afterwards she seemed to have nothing to do, and the "Elemental Dawn" continued to operate smoothly.
Of course, this is related to her extraordinary power. Bernadette is a Sequence 3 and a Level 0 Sealed Artifact. None of her subordinates dare to overstep their authority and will diligently complete the tasks assigned by the "Queen".
Because of the existence of extraordinary power, their work progress, loyalty, and so on can be known through divination, so they dare not falsify anything.
Odis sat opposite Bernadette: "I'm thinking of opening an 'astrologer's studio.' Do you have any suitable property that I can borrow?"
Bernadette was taken aback, not expecting Odis to be so direct: "Are you planning to pay rent?"
Odis pulled out the "Complete Book of Wizardry" that he had prepared beforehand: "See if this can be used as rent?"
His main purpose in approaching Bernadette was to spread the "Compendium of Magic" more widely.
Although the materials for advancing to "Hermit" did not require the nine books to be widely disseminated, the ritual for becoming a god did require having a sufficient impact on the world.
Previously, Odis was unsure where to begin with this ritual, until he recalled finding a "Combat Manual" on a crew member of the "Death Note" that day. This gave Odis a sudden inspiration: he could use his knowledge to make an impact on the world.
Therefore, Odis actively promoted cooperation with the Church of Knowledge, asking them to help spread the "Garr runes". At the same time, the "Complete Book of Wizardry" could also be made public, first of all, it could be used by the "Elemental Dawn", after all, this extraordinary organization has many members who are "secret seekers".
Bernadette paused for a moment upon seeing the book "Complete Book of Wizardry," which reminded her of the first time she read the manuscript of "The Manual of Combat."
Bernadette certainly wouldn't need the knowledge described there, but the theories within were quite amazing.
After learning that the book had been published openly and legitimately, Bernadette immediately sent people to purchase a batch, and from then on, every member of "Elemental Dawn" and "Low Sequence" had a copy!
When Bernadette saw the Complete Book of Wizardry, she immediately realized that it was a must-have for every "Middle Sequence" Beyonder in the "Elemental Dawn".
Even at Sequence 5 "Astrologer", "Witchcraft" remains an important means of attack for Extraordinary individuals in this pathway.
Once they learn the sorcery here, members of the "Elemental Dawn" will be much stronger than other extraordinary individuals through the "Secret Seeker" pathway, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say they are "half a sequence stronger".
Bernadette spent a good ten minutes reading the "Compendium of Wizardry" before looking up at Odis and asking, "What do you think of this house? How about you take it?"
She was well aware of the immense value of this work; she would have been willing to give Odis all of Remenberg's assets, let alone the house.
Odis said, "This house is too big. A smaller house would be better."
If it's too big, it will put a lot of psychological pressure on customers in the future, which will affect the mystery that Odis creates.
Bernadette put away the "Complete Book of Wizardry" and asked, "What exactly are you planning to do at that workshop?"
"I plan to use it to play the role of an astrologer," Odis further explained. "By helping clients solve some practical problems, I can create a mysterious atmosphere and use that opportunity to digest the potion."
Bernadette nodded: "Then I have a house on Sacred Tree Avenue, which should be just right."
"The Avenue of the Divine Tree?" Odis found the name rather strange.
"It is said that a divine tree once grew there," Bernadette said. "If you eat a leaf from that tree, you will gain the knowledge of an entire book in your mind."
Odis was taken aback; this was very similar to the effect of the leaves he had obtained in the "Ruins of the War of Gods"!
Bernadette added, "At the same time, many occult enthusiasts live there, and there are salons about occultism held on that street every day."
"From what I've observed, there are still many wild extraordinary beings living there, as well as some not-so-high-level extraordinary gatherings."
Odis laughed, "It is indeed very suitable for me to try digesting potions."
Bernadette immediately summoned her housekeeper to inquire whether the property had been rented out. Upon learning that there were tenants, the "mysterious queen" instructed the housekeeper to bring 300 sassins, or approximately 75 pounds, as compensation for the tenants, and to have them move out that day.
Odis exclaimed, "If only the Remnantburg government and the church were as efficient as you."
After finishing their business, Odis returned to his room to rest before entering the "Wilderness of Knowledge" again to check if the Silver City exploration team had found the "Staff of Gus".
...
The Forsaken Land, the mountainous region south of Silver City.
At this moment, Derrick's squad was engaged in a fierce battle, and Derrick threw an "ice bomb" with a huge "head" at the monster in the distance.
As the bomb exploded, two humanoid monsters were frozen in place. He then swung his "Hurricane Axe," severely injuring one of the monsters with a single blow, before swinging it again to kill it.
This also created an opportunity for another team member, who conjured a sharp two-handed greatsword and cleaved the monster in two.
"Chief" Colin did not make a move, but quietly watched the exploration team members fight.
The other two team members used "Thunderstorm Bombs" to paralyze the two monsters, and easily took them down.
This was the first time Colin had experienced the changes that Derrick's extraordinary weapons had brought to the residents of Silver City.
To be precise, most of the methods controlled by Silver City, while possessing strong offensive capabilities, have almost no "control" abilities.
These one-time extraordinary weapons filled the gaps in Silver City's defenses. Most of the monsters have very limited intelligence, and once they are under control, they can be easily dealt with.
Monsters that previously required a battle and a chase to defeat can now be dealt with in a dozen or so breaths.
This is why the "price" of these weapons is getting higher and higher.
After quickly resolving the battle and reaping the spoils, Colin did not order a rest, but instead said, "Continue the search."
The source of light must have been nearby before, and the strongest evidence is that there are more and more monsters here.
Boom!
After walking a short distance, Colin and the others suddenly saw the hillside ahead rise up and make a loud explosion.
The next second, a large amount of lava surged out from the raised ground, like a small volcanic eruption. The lava quickly flowed down the hillside, and the high temperature of the lava made Derrick and the others feel that their exposed skin was extremely hot.
Just as they were about to scatter and flee, they suddenly saw that "Chief" Colin did not seem to be avoiding the scorching lava. Complex symbols suddenly appeared in the "Chief's" pupils, and then he drew a straight sword and smeared a layer of golden grease on it.
The straight sword then emitted a bright light, and Colin raised the longsword and thrust it forward!
Whoosh~
The scene before the exploration team resembled shattered glass, first showing obvious cracks, then rapidly collapsing.
Darkness still shrouded the land; there was no lava, no small volcanic eruption, and everything remained desolate and gloomy.
Derrick and the others were stunned for a moment; everything that had just happened was actually a "dream".
Colin stared ahead: "Derrick!"
Derrick understood what "Chief" meant and immediately made a gesture of embracing the sun. A pure white beam of light fell down, illuminating the surroundings.
All the members saw a three-meter-tall, eight-legged demon wolf on a huge rock in the distance.
During the Third Age, some groups of Dire Wolves still roamed across various continents. After this place became the "Land Forsaken by the Gods," some Dire Wolves survived in this environment.
Judging from its size, the wolf on the boulder should be at the level of a demigod, and its two huge black eyes were staring at Derrick and the others.
At this point, Derrick noticed that the "Guth's Staff" they were looking for was on one of the other person's legs.
Colin swiftly drew another straight sword, both radiating a dawn-like glow. Faced with an opponent of this demigod level, who also possessed sufficient intelligence, the "Chief" did not immediately launch an attack.
Derrick quickly realized that in this situation, it was usually best to confront the other party and then force them to retreat.
So he quickly said, "Chief, the staff on its leg is very special."
Colin certainly saw the staff, but without imbuing it with spiritual power, the "Gus Staff" showed no particular unusual features.
Derrick's "reminder" made Colin take the matter seriously immediately. He told Derrick and the others, "You all step back."
Before Derrick and the others could even begin to retreat, Colin suddenly charged at the demon wolf.
The "Chief's" charge was very sudden, even creating a "whooshing" sound. As the Chief charged, a suit of armor radiating the colors of dawn appeared on his body.
Derrick and the others did not hesitate and immediately scattered. They could not help in the battle between demigods and were easily injured by the aftershocks of the battle.
They had barely run a few steps when Colin had already rushed up to the wolf, thrusting his sword straight at it and holding it horizontally in front of him for defense.
Although this wolf was almost the size of an elephant, it nimbly dodged Colin's straight thrust and turned its two black-eyed eyes toward the chief.
Colin felt a wave of drowsiness wash over him, and the morning light around him grew even brighter, illuminating much of the surrounding wilderness.
Although he hadn't fallen asleep, his movements were slightly slower, and he was struck in the chest by the demon wolf!
The moment he was struck, Colin's defensive straight sword suddenly thrust out, slashing the leg of the demon wolf carrying the "Gus Staff".
The Silver City's "Chief" rushed close for this attack, but unfortunately, the wolf was alert and slightly retracted its leg, so Colin's sword failed to cut off the leg.
Colin was sent flying by the wolf's palm strike, crashing into a boulder that shattered into several pieces, sending those pieces flying everywhere.
Thanks to the "Dawn Armor," Colin wasn't seriously injured, but he managed to create some distance between himself and the dire wolf.
The wolf only suffered some superficial wounds, which were not serious to it, but it did not linger in the fight. Taking advantage of the distance between the two sides, it turned and fled.
Colin gave chase, when suddenly the wolf howled, and illusory runes appeared on one of its teeth, from which an illusory giant emerged.
That was the vengeful spirit sealed in the wolf's teeth. He could escape while controlling the vengeful spirit to continue fighting Colin.
The giant's vertical pupils were devoid of any spirit, his clothes were tattered, and his body was covered in wounds, from which thick yellow liquid oozed.
After the giant's vengeful spirit appeared, a huge two-handed greatsword appeared in its hands, and it slashed at Colin, who was chasing after it.
Colin deftly blocked the giant's greatsword with one hand while holding the sword in the other. He put the straight sword back into its sheath on his back, took a glass bottle filled with golden liquid from his pocket, and threw it at the phantom giant.
The glass bottle exploded in mid-air, creating a bright golden light. The beams of light, like sharp arrows, pierced holes in the illusory giant.
The phantom giant quickly raised his hand to block his enormous vertical pupils and let out a miserable cry, which grew increasingly faint.
Colin had already passed the giant's vengeful spirit and suddenly leaped into the air. At the same time, a huge "Sword of Dawn" appeared above him.
Then the "Sword of Dawn" disintegrated, turning into countless fragments of light like the morning sun, which flew towards the direction of the demon wolf.
The wolf's two enormous black eyes narrowed, and it quickly opened its mouth to release three more spirits to help it block the storm of light.
The next instant, terrifying shards of light struck the demon wolf precisely at its body and the area around it.
The area immediately appeared to be hit by a fierce artillery barrage, creating large craters. The three spirits released by the demon wolf were completely torn to pieces, and the demon wolf itself was also seriously injured, with large areas of its skin ripped open and flesh exposed.
However, the three spirits protected the wolf's vitals, so its life was not in danger.
Moreover, in the heat of the moment, it protected the "Gus Staff," which is still on one of its legs.
As the wolf saw Colin charging towards it like a hurricane, its eyes turned ferocious, and it gripped the "Gus Staff" with one paw, imbuing it with its own spirit.
Colin, who had caught up, suddenly stopped. The seemingly ordinary staff head suddenly flashed with colorful light. The next instant, the demonic wolf in front of him suddenly swelled up, becoming twice as big as before, and its spirituality surged, as if it had become much stronger than before.