Chapter 440: Energy Absorption Tendencies, Golden Princess · Eight Fingers
Iville Ai's current total job level cap is 65. Among them, [Vampire Princess] is the base job.
Even with her racial levels maxed out, she is only level 60. It's clear that her job level build hasn't been maxed out.
"Currently, Iville Ai cannot absorb negative energy further. It seems absorbing negative energy has limited benefits for normal magic casters."
Tang Zheng's eyes flashed, and a look of understanding appeared in his mind.
Unexpected, yet perfectly logical!
People from other worlds don't truly use energy as "experience points" like players do.
Through this experiment, Tang Zheng at least clarified one thing: for people in other worlds!
Whether it's "Holy Energy" or "Negative Energy," to achieve the highest absorption efficiency, only jobs with similar attributes are effective.
Taking Iville Ai as an example:
[Vampire Princess] and [True Ancestor] are both undead-type jobs, making her absorption efficiency for negative energy extremely high. In fact, negative energy is prioritized for improving these two jobs.
[Sorcerer], [Magic Caster], and [Elemental Mage (Earth)] are three magic-based jobs. They are normal mage jobs and do not absorb negative energy significantly.
"Iville Ai." Tang Zheng thought briefly, then raised his long dragon neck and looked towards her not far away.
Iville Ai's magic chanting paused, calming her boiling magic. She quickly turned and spoke with anticipation and excitement, "Lord Dragon King!"
As she spoke, "Do you have any instructions?" Iville Ai exerted force with her feet, her body moving nimbly and swiftly to arrive before Tang Zheng, appearing worshipful and obedient.
Magic casters are generally physically weak; this is a common understanding. However, she now defied this notion. Even with her magic depleted, she could currently contend with a warrior in the Hero Domain.
Both her methods and survival capabilities had greatly improved!
"Iville Ai, you don't need to use honorifics."
Tang Zheng gently reminded her again.
"How can that be!" Iville Ai looked up, speaking quickly and urgently, "I am merely a wandering undead who destroyed a nation."
"Whether it's the truth about the nation's destruction that Lord Dragon King revealed, or the power bestowed by Lord Dragon King, I can never repay it."
"I only have this heart filled with reverence..."
Iville Ai spoke with high-level honorifics, her tone filled with emotion.
Through what was happening before her, Iville Ai knew that Lord Dragon King truly considered her a companion, but...
At least for now.
She didn't feel she deserved it.
"You don't need to be so humble."
Tang Zheng shook his head helplessly, knowing that arguing about this was pointless. He changed the subject:
"Have you mastered the transformation into True Ancestor Form?"
"Yes, there are no more problems. I won't lose control again," Iville Ai replied, her expression shifting slightly.
Women, even undead women, probably dislike becoming ugly. Although Tang Zheng felt the change wasn't that significant.
Tang Zheng nodded in understanding.
The "True Ancestor Form" was originally the vampire's true appearance. The previous loss of control was due to the impact of rashly absorbing a large amount of negative energy.
As for Shalltear's loss of control in the Great Tomb of Nazarick, it wasn't due to the "True Ancestor Form" itself, but rather the negative effects caused by the high-level jobs she possessed.
"Regarding future strength improvement and job planning, I have some suggestions for you to consider."
Tang Zheng spoke seriously and reminded her:
"You need to continue your research on the [Abyss Body] data."
"In terms of jobs, prioritize learning undead-related jobs, and master types like [Necromancer] as quickly as possible."
Based on the principle that the closer the energy and job attributes are, the more conducive it is to absorption, Iville Ai's future job build should lean towards the necromancy class.
Shalltear's job build belonged to the "Cleric Warrior" type, and Tang Zheng had originally planned to reference that build direction.
Unfortunately.
Iville Ai's situation was different from Shalltear's. Her talent, accumulated knowledge over the past few hundred years, and combat awareness techniques were all concentrated in magic methods.
"Vampire" was also a warrior-type job. Iville Ai's job build result would, at best, be of the "Magic Warrior" type.
Referencing Ainz was also not feasible. Due to racial differences, Ainz's job build consisted entirely of magic-based jobs.
"I understand, Lord Dragon King."
Iville Ai nodded firmly. In terms of strength improvement, she felt it was best to directly refer to Lord Dragon King's opinions.
---Re-Estize Kingdom---
Royal Capital
A luxurious, exquisitely crafted carriage bearing royal insignia emerged from the Magic Caster Guild, rolling onto the smoothly paved, grey-bricked road and entering the main thoroughfare.
Clang~
The bells on the necks of the white horses pulling the carriage vibrated faintly, as if to alert other pedestrians on the road.
As the carriage moved, gazes from the crowd frequently turned its way, filled with curiosity, anticipation, and various other emotions. Unfortunately, the carriage curtains remained drawn, making it impossible to glimpse the figure within.
Climb sat up straight, his rugged brows making him appear exceptionally serious and solemn. "Princess, are we returning to the royal city now?"
"Mmm~"
A thoughtful hum came from inside the carriage, as if she were pondering. "Climb, let's make a trip to Brambus Manor."
Climb's eyes widened slightly. He had heard of this manor; it was located outside the royal city.
"Princess, isn't the distance a bit far?"
Climb's expression was conflicted as he spoke in a low voice, reminding her, "If we cannot return to the royal palace within the allotted time, His Majesty the King might scold us."
Given his personality, he would absolutely obey Princess Renner's orders. The fact that he was speaking up now wasn't just about fearing the King's scolding.
Once they left the capital, there was a high probability of various unexpected situations arising.
If Princess Renner were to suffer even the slightest injury, Climb felt he could never forgive himself, even if he gave his own life.
"We won't." A cheerful smile came from inside the carriage.
Climb unconsciously took a deep breath.
That's right.
Originally, it was very difficult for Her Highness the Princess to leave the royal palace. This involved many aspects, and ultimately, it was a matter of status.
But.
Ever since Miss Renners achieved a great victory, Princess Renner's situation had changed significantly. The change was so apparent that even the somewhat slow-witted Climb could perceive it.
"Truly remarkable, Miss Renners."
Climb's heart was filled with admiration and envy. He wanted to help Princess Renner more than anyone.
"Climb~"
A delicate, pleading voice sounded. "I heard that the manor produces a wine called 'Crimson,' which is quite famous."
"Since we're out this time, I want to bring a gift for my two elder brothers."
"Yes!" Hearing that tone, which could make anyone lose their judgment, Climb's face instantly flushed red. Without further hesitation, he pulled the reins, changing their direction.
With his nerves taut with vigilance.
The luxurious carriage stopped steadily before the manor gates, finally allowing Climb, who had been worried about unexpected events all along, to breathe a sigh of relief.
He put force into his legs.
Bang!
Climb leaped from the carriage, the silver armor he wore emitting a crisp clanging sound. With one hand resting on the short sword at his waist, he walked expressionlessly towards the manor.
"My name is Climb. Please inform your manor's owner that a distinguished guest has arrived."
Climb approached a guard standing at the manor entrance, deliberately raising his voice slightly and speaking with an air of authority.
No matter who the owner of this manor was, they could not compare to the status of Her Highness the Princess. They should, by right, offer a welcoming reception.
The guard standing at the gate had a peculiar expression. His peripheral vision flickered towards the luxurious carriage. He could naturally tell that the owner of the carriage was no ordinary person.
However!
This was the territory of 「Eight Fingers」!
It was also the headquarters of the "Security Department." Who gave this noble the audacity to come here directly?
Seeing that the guard remained rooted to the spot, Climb's expression grew angry, and he was just about to speak again.
Clang~ Clang~
A crisp sound of metal rings colliding approached from a distance.
A woman wearing light silk, with tanned skin and a revealing, fiery outfit, emerged from the manor.
Upon seeing this woman.
The guards on both sides of the gate changed their expressions and quickly bowed, adopting a posture of fearful respect. "My lady."
This woman was none other than 「Blood Dance Saber」 Edesterien, one of the Six Arms.
"It is our honor to have you appear here."
Edesterien's lips curved slightly behind the thin veil covering her face. Ignoring the two guards and Climb, she looked towards the carriage, raised her arm to rest it on her shoulder, and bowed.
"I will guide you from here."
"Thank you for your trouble." A gentle voice came from inside the carriage.
Rumble~
Climb restarted the carriage, his expression grave as he approached the manor.
Meanwhile, beside the fountain and rockery on the manor's lawn.
"My, my."
Brain, a blade of grass dangling from his mouth, his eyes following the direction of the luxurious carriage's movement, let out a teasingly surprised sound:
"What an incredible discovery."
"What is it? Who's in that carriage?" Arshe, clad in a simple magic robe and holding an iron rod staff, looked in the direction the carriage had disappeared with confusion.
"Who would have thought that the esteemed Her Highness the Princess would be involved with people from the [Eight Fingers]."
Brain narrowed his eyes, surprise and unexpectedness flashing within them. He had encountered quite a few surprising things during this period.
The Rotten Wolf, who he had intended to recruit and whose strength had reached the Hero Domain, had actually died at the hands of that woman Renners, and under a two-on-one situation at that.
Then there was the fact that the "Security Department" of the [Eight Fingers], the largest underground organization in the kingdom, was actually subordinate to [Zuranon].
And now, there was another astonishing discovery!
"The Princess?"
"That 'Golden Princess'?" Arshe exclaimed in surprise. Even in the Empire, she had heard the good reputation of the "Golden Princess."
Who would have thought such a person could be connected to underground forces!
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