Chapter 257

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"Alright, Eam! I'm quite interested in the spell you used just now and that instantaneous effect…" Leylin smiled and asked.

The instantaneous lightning spell was very frightening, and Eam had been able to produce five streaks. Leylin knew the reason for such an amazing effect and was very interested in this technique.

"Oh, this?" Eam nodded, "We of the Lyers family inherited the bloodline of the Thorned Thunderbird, which means we're proficient in lightning-type spells. Booming Thunderclap is one of the Arcane Arts we created from experiments where Warlocks at Morning Star and above combine different innate spells. While the might isn't as powerful as a real Morning Star Arcane Art, it's quite effective."

Leylin nodded but had a knowing smile on his face. Experiments of combining bloodline spells and creating a correct Arcane Art might sound easy, but was definitely far from it.

A Morning Star Arcane Art was the fusion of rank 1 to 4 innate spells. The opponent's Booming Lightning Thunder only used one or two bloodline spells and, matched with specific energy undulations and other spell models, formed a unique Arcane Art.

"Though I don't mind telling Your Excellency the principle behind the Arcane Art, it's a pity that without the bloodline of the Thorned Thunderbird. One can't use it…" Arcane Arts like these usually needed specific bloodline spells, and some needed the usage of bloodline force. That was why Eam wasn't afraid of revealing this information.

"I understand but what I'm interested in is the technique where you amplified a streak of lightning five times…" Leylin said as he kindly shook his head. He did not express interest in bloodline spells, or else he'd be thought to be coveting Eam's bloodline. Even if Leylin is a terrific existence against him, Eam was left without any chance for resistance, still Eam would not think twice before selling him out seeking help from others because this would entail burying a thorn in Eam's heart. Although Leylin is unafraid of such trouble he really wanted to dip into some serious experiments and had no extra time to deal with such nuisance.

What Leylin truly wanted was the technique behind the amplified the lightning force.

With the A.I. Chip, he could clearly see that Eam had only produced one Booming Thunderclap, and it was only slightly more powerful than that of the Morning Star Warlock. However, it had transformed after passing through some carved inscription that was like a spell formation, and been amplified till it was almost terrifying.

"Oh, that!" Eam patted his Magus robes in pride, a ring of dazzling light floating around his body and creating a gigantic ring of lightning. Unbelievably large lightning runes that exceeded Leylin's expectations undulated out with a complicated radiance.

"This is one of the works that I'm most proud of!" Eam watched the complicated lightning runes and seemed to be intoxicated.

"These are runes that I obtained from a primordial lightning tree. It seemed to have been created naturally, yet held some mysterious strength. I couldn't copy the strength, so all I could do was embroider it onto my robes…"

The silver lightning ring spell formation returned and shrank to become a dazzling silver rune, emitting a splendid luster on Eam's Magus robes.

"With this Primordial Magic Robe, other lightning type spells are amplified a little as well, but it can increase the might of Booming Thunderclap fivefold!" Eam lovingly touched the robes he was wearing, completely engrossed.

A magic robe made from an antique oddity was extremely fear-inducing, even though the effect of amplifying the spell fivefold was only unique to a certain type of spell.

Leylin, of course, would not mind to ask Eam for the Primordial Magic Robe so that he could study it for a while. Even if he would definitely be met with rejection he can forcefully acquire it. But why bother to even entertain such a thought, instead of just using a better method to study the spell formation.

'A.I. Chip, how's it going?' Leylin asked secretly.

[Beep! Magic robe spell formation has been recorded. Determined to be an antique lightning rune, 89.7% of it usable!]

The A.I. Chip sent its feedback faithfully. At the same time, a humongous collection of lightning ring spell formation images was projected in front of Leylin's eyes. Over a hundred thousand lightning runes were clustered together, densely packed and appearing incomparably exquisite.

'It's definitely a supreme treasure, if studied properly it can increase the ability of not just lighting spell but all elements and the boost would be very terrific. Putting the fighting spells effectiveness aside only the increase to various research formation and experiments are blood boiling.' Leylin's pupils shone brightly.

Someone like Eam can't do it himself. Even though he has the spell formation he can't perform a systematic break-down or derivations. After all, the brain of a Magus cannot be compared to a technologically-advanced brain. The operational load involved is sufficient to make him crumble in despair, but all of this isn't a problem for Leylin.

Although such a techniques and method full exploration is only good for Leylin in research and experiments rather than fighting because the power of laws is his way forward and it cannot be sustained by any normal formation unless much deliberation and high degree of alterations is formed. Even if that is the case Leylin would still inevitably study it and this can become a Trump Card for his Morning Star and above Magus who would have a crushing ability for themselves.

At this thought, a smear of excitement spread across his face.

[Beep! Antique amplification lightning rune has been recorded. Beginning analysis…] With the A.I. Chip's horrifyingly fast operational capacity, the lightning spell formation that Leylin had scanned previously was now being broken down continuously at lightning speed. The many lightning runes distorted themselves and looked just like tadpoles. They were firmly recorded by the A.I. Chip, which analyzed their specific functions.

Although this spell formation contained over a hundred thousand runes, and could be said to be extremely complicated and refined, it was an easy task for Leylin, who had the A.I. Chip. It was only a matter of time.

"Great! Let's return, Your Excellency. In order to celebrate our alliance and your holy visit, I intend to hold a majestic banquet at my residence!"

Eam's pupils contained a joyous look, and he seemed to think that Leylin was also in high-spirits because of their strong alliance.

"Most definitely, may our alliance live forever!" Leylin smiled modestly, as his body floated up and he returned alongside Eam to the Lyers family's headquarters, which was a castle in the Metal Mountains.

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After Eam announced the news of his alliance with Leylin and the other affiliated powers, the Lyers family members lost themselves initially but managed to adjust themselves to it soon after.

Furthermore, although Eam had kept the information about Leylin hailing from the surface confidential, he didn't cover up Leylin's identity as a supposedly lofty character, for the Grand Elder to say that must mean that Leylin is a Rank 5 warlock at least. After all, not any random Magus was able to form an alliance with the Lyers family.

When Leylin's status as a rank 5 or above Warlock was declared, the other elders from the Lyers family immediately cleared their doubts about Eam's decision, who was their Grand Elder. Eam understood that they misunderstood Leylin prowess but he didn't explain because it would be too much of a shock to them.

This was a person who is rank 5 Warlock in their eyes! Such a big shot was not a common sight in the Arthur Empire. For example, the only rank 5 in their entire family was their Grand Elder, Eam.

On average, the strength of a Warlock far exceeded that of a Magus of the same rank. There was simply no doubt about that. Therefore, Leylin alone was qualified enough to be an ally of the Lyers family. Even without elder Eam's subtle revelations to back him up, Leylin the Warlock possessed a great amount of influence.

Eam extended his great hospitality towards Leylin giving him, his own most lavish living quarter along with multiple breath taking beautiful maids as entertainer. But Leylin didn't overstay his welcome immediately forming a rough idea of trade and leaving soon despite Eam insisting for him to stay a few days more for sight seeing.

Leylin was through now busy analyzing the ancient lightning runes and was eager to start experimenting. Where would he find the time and effort to do such meaningless things?

Eam wanted to push his family talented young girls to warm his bed in hope of getting his recognition and grace.

Although bloodline Warlocks could bear successors with bloodline energy when coupling with Magi or even some humans, for some unknown reason Warlocks with differing bloodlines could never produce descendants of mixed-blood.

According to some conjectures, this was because the bloodline energies of both parties would fight too much, and thus mixed-blood descendants were not possible.

But if their bloodlines were from identical sources, such as if they were both Kemoyin Warlocks, for example, this wouldn't pose a problem, and the purity and saturation of their descendants' bloodline was guaranteed.

If Eam doesn't mind, Leylin could probably intermarry an average Magus in the future, and obtain the bloodline of the Thorned Thunderbird. After all, this is the ancient bloodline of a rank 6 creature. Even if they want the Giant Kemoyin Serpent bloodline in exchange, it would be worth it.

Although the Ouroboros Clan was made up of descendants of Kemoyin Warlocks and other bloodlines, it was still a Warlock organization willing to accept all bloodline after Leylin changed the old policies. There were not much other Warlocks except for Lancy, Ivy, Anna and a few others who didn't have much stronger ability.

Leylin has achieved an unprecedented realm in his study of warlocks and his own bloodline has a gigantic effect on them. Leylin can actually isolate and somewhat change the genes of any given bloodline to refine it further, he can also decrease the tyrannical clash between bloodline during copulation.

Leylin is pretty confident that he can acquire other bloodline and find a way for other kind of Warlocks to coexist and find a branch for mix-bloods but such is only possible after he fully grasp his law and ascend into realm of Rank 7.

For the current him, the most obvious way to achieve a harmony between Warlocks is to firstly decrease the innate clash and establish a recessive bloodline. With this method a warlock who is a declining descendant with thin bloodline can reinstate the original stats of their body and can reach a neutral bloodline which would only regress to bloodline energy without any attributes. Then they may have the ability to integrate into another Warlock family or simply walk the path of Magi.

A Warlock cannot become an acolyte like a normal person with spiritual talent could, and neither would they be able to practice any other mediation techniques because only their own bloodline with a matching mediation technique can be practiced. If Leylin is successful in his research than the dead end of the declining warlock would be no more. They would both have a way to establish themselves as a normal Magus because they already have good innate spiritual talent or either change their bloodline to something else.

Ivy herself is a proof of the fact that this isn't impossible because she also had a different bloodline but Leylin changed her into a saint knight and later a bloodline knight, afterwards reaching the level of a true Warlock. Such a case is indeed unique and an excellent research material, this miracle is only possible because of the unique and miraculous nature of sentient force.