"Lady Jaina, there is something I wanted to ask you. Do you know the mage skill Arcane Intellect?" Rhodes asked.
"Oh! Arcane Intellect! I can use that spell." Jaina came over, sat down next to Rhodes, and nodded.
Strange! Why would he ask about Arcane Intellect? Doesn't he know this skill? It's considered a basic mage ability.
"Then what effects does Arcane Intellect have? Can Lady Jaina cast it on others?" Rhodes asked.
"Arcane Intellect is a type of enlightenment spell. Generally, when a mage has a problem they need to solve, they can cast this spell on themselves!
It can make one's thinking sharper, more astute, improve memory, and even allow one to understand knowledge they previously couldn't grasp at all," Jaina said.
"Then, can it increase the Mana limit? For example, when fighting someone? Using this skill beforehand to give oneself more Mana," Rhodes asked.
"??? Increase the Mana limit! Rhodes, where did you—where did you hear that rumor? Arcane Intellect is only an enlightenment spell.
It makes a mage's thinking sharper. It helps us better with magical research, but there is no mention of it increasing the Mana limit!" Jaina said.
What a joke! Increasing a mage's Mana limit? Wouldn't that be equivalent to increasing their inherent Mana pool?
The legendary Guardian was a weapon of war created by Dalaran that possessed immense Mana. The Dalaran Council certainly had this technology, but they could only artificially create a single Guardian.
Arcane Intellect certainly cannot increase a mage's Mana limit. Why would Rhodes have such an idea?
Hearing this, Rhodes felt slightly disappointed. Alright! It seems the skills in the game are indeed different from reality.
"If Rhodes needs to conduct some spell research, I can directly teach you this spell. You can then cast it on yourself whenever you need," Jaina said.
Just then, a system notification sounded in Rhodes' mind.
You have encountered a young female mage during your travels. This female mage has enjoyed talking with you and intends to teach you a special spell. Do you wish to transcribe it using your Spellbook?
Holy crap! This is possible?
Rhodes immediately nodded in affirmation, and a red Spellbook suddenly appeared in his hand in reality.
"Then I must trouble you, Lady Jaina. Please tell me the casting method for Arcane Intellect! I will record it," Rhodes said, nodding.
Looking at the Spellbook that suddenly appeared in Rhodes' hand, Jaina wasn't confused. mages all had spatial magic bags; for instance, her travel bag looked small, but the space inside was huge and could hold many things.
Next, Jaina began to explain the usage of Arcane Intellect in detail, and then told Rhodes the incantation.
In fact, the principle of casting spells in Azeroth is connecting one's spirit to the magical net of Azeroth and then casting spells through mathematical calculation.
But Rhodes, who possessed the Spellbook, could learn magic in a simple and crude way: by directly transcribing it onto the Spellbook, he could use it.
After a period of in-depth communication, you have successfully transcribed the Arcane Intellect spell. Consume 1 Mana point to cast Arcane Intellect on yourself!
Gain an additional 5 Mana points to your limit for the duration of the next day. This spell can only be used once per day. This spell belongs to Elementary Water Magic and benefits from Water Magic enhancement.
Elementary Water Magic can be used twice per day, Intermediate Water Magic can increase the Mana limit by 10 points, and Advanced Water Magic can be used three times per day and increases the Mana limit by 20 points.
This skill is super practical! Trading one Mana point for five Mana points is definitely a profitable deal.
Most importantly, it can also benefit from Water Magic enhancement. So, Frostbolt should also benefit from Water Magic enhancement, right? Even Holy Light Flash, or would it fall under wind?
Rhodes checked, and sure enough, Frostbolt could also benefit from Water Magic enhancement. Elementary Water Magic allows Frostbolt to be cast 15 times for one Mana point.
Intermediate Water Magic can increase Frostbolt's lethality by 25%, and Advanced Water Magic can increase its lethality by 50%, and one Mana point can cast Frostbolt 20 times.
As for the Holy Light Flash spell, it can be strengthened by Air Magic. Elementary Air Magic increases the healing effect and damage against demons and undead by 15%.
Intermediate Holy Light Flash can increase it by 30%, and Advanced Air Magic will increase its power by 50%.
If his Spellbook could transcribe Arcane Intellect, could he transcribe spells from other professions using the Spellbook, as long as the other party was willing to teach them?
That is too good! Isn't that even better than Eagle Eye?
"That is the principle of casting Arcane Intellect, Rhodes. If you have any other questions, you can tell me," Jaina said.
"Thank you for your instruction, Jaina. I have already learned this spell," Rhodes said.
"You're welcome, I'm glad I could help. Wait, Rhodes, you said you have already learned it?" Jaina suddenly widened her eyes, staring at Rhodes with disbelief.
Rhodes smiled and nodded, then consumed one Mana point and cast Arcane Intellect on himself. His Mana limit increased by 5 points, giving Rhodes 18 Mana points now.
Seeing Rhodes successfully cast Arcane Intellect, Jaina had a sense of unreality.
Are you kidding me?!
He learned the spell just by listening to her explanation once? Is learning magic that simple for him?
Her own talent was already exceptional, making her a rare genius, but when she learned Arcane Intellect, it still took her several days to successfully understand it and a few more days to successfully cast it.
This is a bit demoralizing! Damn it, could this guy have known this spell already?
"..." Jaina fell silent, clearly feeling disheartened; it was too discouraging.
"Jaina, what are you and Rhodes discussing? We are about to depart," Arthas walked over and said with a slight smile.
Seeing his sweetheart so close to another man made Arthas feel a bit uneasy, but he maintained a polite smile.
"Arthas, I was discussing learning some magic with Rhodes," Jaina smiled and told Arthas what had happened.
When Rhodes saw Arthas, his eyes immediately lit up. Isn't this where his Blessing of Wisdom comes from?
He needed to thoroughly exploit the skills of Jaina and Arthas.