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“Take a deep breath, Gina, it’s normal to feel dizzy,” Rhodes said.
"You'll see once you try it. It certainly didn't hurt this much when you were learning magic, right? It definitely didn't." After rolling on the ground for a while, Gian finally sat up, covered in sweat, and said weakly.
Damn it, learning this magic is practically a brain stimulation, like being hit by a priest's mind shock, or even more terrifying.
At this moment, both the female mage and the female elf were listless and sat on the ground, looking utterly dejected. In short, their heads were buzzing.
“After all, this is Titan magic. I’m a special case, so I didn’t experience the same pain as you, but you have to go through these things if you want to learn this magic,” Rhodes said with some helplessness.
He hadn't expected that the skill of academics could actually transmit magic to the life of Azeroth, but the way it was transmitted was a little painful!
"Gina, how many times a day can you cast this spell?" Rhodes asked, crouching down.
The Magic Arrow, without the blessing of any of the four magic types, requires 5 mana points. The female elf just said that she can cast it more than 10 times, so her mana should be at least 50 to 610 points.
However, according to Rhodes's estimation, the female elf and the female mage should be more powerful than this. Perhaps they will be able to cast the spell more often in the future after they become more familiar with it.
"I can probably do more than 10 real battles! But I'll need to do some testing to be sure," Jaina said, rubbing her head.
"Would you like to try out this magic?"
“We need to take a break. Let’s call it a day!” Jaina and Caponia exchanged a glance and said together.
Rhodes shrugged helplessly, then nodded. The two women helped each other up, and Rhodes, supporting them, swayed as he escorted the female elf and the female mage back to their respective rooms.
At first, the two were quite excited to be able to learn powerful Titan-level magic, but they didn't expect that learning just one spell would cause them unbearable pain and make them feel like they were dying from ecstasy.
The pain of having a memory forcibly implanted into one's mind and a magic spell inscribed is something that those who haven't experienced it cannot understand.
Moreover, after learning this magic, they were extremely listless and now just wanted to get some sleep to recover.
It seems that learning hero magic requires a very high level of skill; both Kaponia and Jaina are top-tier mages in Azeroth.
These two women were already tortured to this extent after only learning one spell. One can only imagine what would happen if it were an ordinary mage.
In the world of Heroes of Might and Magic, this is magic that only heroes can use, and not every mage is a hero.
“Great master, it seems your two companions will need at least two months of rest before they can receive new magic,” Soram whispered.
The teaching of magic in academic skills is extremely violent. Only these two individuals, whose magical power level is already very high and whose brain strength is online, could cause their brains to explode the moment they were taught.
Rhodes estimated that even mage apprentices, or lower-level mages, wouldn't fare much better, because they simply couldn't withstand this magical inscription.
However, as long as one is a hero-level being, if one can endure the pain, one can still learn level one or two magic. Even legendary and demigod-level beings can learn level three or four magic.
"I understand. By the way, Somra, you don't need to come with us to the Eastern Kingdom this time. You can stay here!"
Once Uther returns, try to teach him the level 1 spells: Holy Protection, Healing Magic, Protective Shield, and Magic Arrow.
"If Uther can handle it, then teach him; if he can't, then forget it. But don't teach him level 2 magic yet. Wait until I get back," Rhodes said after a moment's thought.
Learning level 1 magic is already this painful; level 2 magic will probably be even more unbearable. I'll deal with that after I return from the Eastern Kingdom!
Anyway, there aren't any high-intensity battles in Kalimdor right now, and with his own strength and Titan weapons, Uther can still roam freely on the continent of Kalimdor.
“I understand, great master.” Somra nodded.
Next, Rhodes took Soram to Princess Calia's place and had Soram temporarily serve as Calia's bodyguard and part-time mage advisor.
Because of his attack capabilities, Thor now knows many spells from the world of Azeroth, including Holy Light magic, Shadow magic, and Fel magic.
In terms of overall strength, she is not much weaker than Jaina, and is fully capable of playing the role. Moreover, her god-like appearance is more convincing.
Rhode also gave some elemental units to the Soram Butterfly, which have four elemental types and magic elements, enough to deal with some emergencies.
This trip by airship to the Eastern Kingdom will take half a month.
In half a month, the barracks will produce at least 8 more phoenixes for you, which, together with the current 4, will make a total of 12 phoenixes.
A level 7 Phoenix isn't really worth much in Rhodes's territory anymore. Rhodes produces 4 Phoenixes per week, so 365 ÷ 7 = approximately 52.
That means Rhodes can get 208 Phoenixes every year, producing 200 Tier 7 units annually, which is absolutely terrifying.
In five years, this resulted in an army of over 1000 extremely powerful phoenixes, and recruiting these phoenixes cost Rhodes over 8000 gold units per week.
We need 4 more mercury units to buy these phoenixes. We still need to get some resources!
Resources are always the most important thing, and upgrading to level 8 troops also requires resources, especially a special item called mithril.
This thing is extremely rare even in Awakening of the Gods, and Rhode estimates that the probability of him obtaining it in the future is not very high. It is an extremely rare resource.
However, mithril does exist in the world of Azeroth, and it's quite valuable. If you could obtain mithril from Azeroth, it might produce the same effect, only requiring a larger quantity. (In reality, mithril is an extremely rare and special metal, unlike in the level 60 version where it was commonplace, with things like Arcanite Bars.)
At this moment, Rhodes had already begun to fantasize about what it would be like six years later, when he led thousands of phoenixes, holy phoenixes, and even the upgraded level 9 divine phoenixes.
What would it be like to gang up on Arthas on the Frozen Throne? Arthas would probably be in despair! Or rather, which boss wouldn't be in despair seeing this lineup?
The scene will be a true spectacle of a thousand phoenixes singing together, enough to annihilate all the Scourge legions, provided, of course, that these Scourge legions can gather together.
In a few years at most, I will be able to realize that spectacular scene.
My city can produce more than 7500 gold units every day, but that's still not enough to buy all the troops in both cities!
Short of money, short of money, still short of money?
Caponia and Jaina slept for a full day and night, more than 24 hours, and didn't recover until noon the next day.
Although my mental state has recovered, my head still aches slightly.
“You’ve finally woken up. The Hot Kill Group has already informed me about their trade situation. They will send a magic airship over tomorrow to take us to the Eastern Kingdom. You need to be prepared,” Rhodes said to the two women.
"I want to rest for a few more days, how about we rest for another 7 days?" Jaina said with a big yawn.
This was a thousand times more painful than her monthly period. Right now, all she wanted to do was lie lazily in bed, do nothing, and stay there for a few days.
“I also want to rest for seven days straight, but time doesn’t allow us to rest on the airship! Gina, my race is currently suffering from an unprecedented disaster,” Caponia said.
She really wanted to rest for a while longer, but time didn't allow it. Fortunately, this trip would take more than half a month, and she could rest on the magic airship.
She should be able to recover once she reaches the Eastern Kingdom.
"Don't rush things. I'll teach you new magic after you've recovered," Rhodes said with a serious expression.
"Ahem, I think we need to rest for at least two months, maybe three! Or could you find us some magic scrolls?" the two women said almost in unison.
"Alright, it seems you're all not feeling well, so I'll give each of you a gift!" Rhodes said with a mysterious smile.
"Oh, I'm actually looking forward to it. I just hope it's not some weird gift."
"Is it a new magic scroll? Or something else?" Jaina asked.
"I plan to give each of you a phoenix, and you can be your magical pet," Rhodes said with a smile. Anyway, there will be plenty of phoenixes in the future, so giving one to each of the two girls won't hurt.
Moreover, Phoenix ultimately holds control of itself.
After speaking, Rhodes summoned two enormous phoenixes. In reality, phoenixes are even larger than angels, standing over 15 meters tall with a wingspan of 25 meters.
It is a beautiful giant bird creature engulfed in flames, and the phoenix's design is the most magnificent among all unit types.
"??? Rhodes, you're not kidding, are you? You're going to give me the symbol of the Sunstrider royal family!" Caponia said with a look of utter disbelief.
Are you kidding me? This is a phoenix!
Chapter 166 A Hot Gift, the Well of Eternity
Caponia's shock was palpable. She stared at the elegant yet powerful firebird before her, a sacred and beautiful creature, her eyes filled with disbelief.
There was immense excitement, and a touch of shock.
“This is the symbol of the Sunstrider royal family…” Caponia murmured to herself, stepping forward and cautiously reaching out her hand, as if wanting to touch the phoenix in front of her, but the burning sensation made her pull her hand back.
“This…this gift is too precious, Rhodes, I can’t accept it.”
Caponia's voice trembled slightly, as if the previous headache and fatigue had been dispelled by the miracle before her.
“The phoenix is of extraordinary significance to Quel'Thalas. It is not only a powerful force, but also… a belief, a unique symbol.” She immediately realized the political and diplomatic value behind it, as well as some potential trouble.
The phoenix before them seemed different from Prince Kael'thas's phoenix. In terms of size, Prince Kael'thas's phoenix was similar to this one, but the colors of their flames were somewhat different.
This phoenix's color was more orange-yellow, while Prince Kael'thas's phoenix was crimson, and their magical auras also seemed slightly different, though she couldn't quite put her finger on it.
"Rhodes, you may not understand what the phoenix means to the high elves, or rather, the blood elves now. It is a symbol of royalty, a super force that only the Sunstrider royal family can wield."
"How did you obtain these phoenixes? Does the Titan Guardian also possess the ability to control phoenixes?" Caponia asked.
This matter must be clarified; the phoenix is an extremely rare and special magical creature.
Jaina was also awestruck by the beauty and power of the phoenix. Although the symbolic meaning of the phoenix in human culture was not as profound as that of the high elves, as a mage, she could clearly sense the terrifying fire magic and the immense life force contained within this creature. It is said that the phoenix came from the elemental plane of fire.
However, this creature symbolizes immense significance; it is the royal symbol of the Sunchaser's court, their royal totem.
"So is there a problem with me giving you two?"
"Yes, this is indeed a magical creature obtained from the Titan Guardians. I have the highest authority over it, but I can order it to obey the commands of both of you," Rhodes said with a shrug.
"Please, my dear little man, don't act so nonchalant. You have no idea what this means."
That Titan Guardian likely summoned this powerful phoenix from the Fire Elemental Plane as well. He can let you use it, but you don't need to give it to us. I appreciate your kindness, but you should keep these magical creatures for yourself!" Bonia said with a deep breath, somewhat reluctantly.
As a high elf who wields the power of fire elementals, or rather, a blood elf mage, how could she not want a phoenix as a pet?
No one understands the power of phoenixes better than the high elves, especially since he himself is a fire mage, and can better unleash the power of a phoenix.
But it's not a good thing that I'm just an advisor to the prince, yet I'm using the phoenix, which symbolizes royalty.
“Rhode, Caponia is right. You should keep these two powerful phoenixes for yourself!”
Just like your angels and other special constructs, the amazing diamond beings, they were given to you to protect you, and it's not very good for us to use them.
"Besides, I'm an ice mage, and I'm a little mismatched with the powerful fire phoenix." Jaina shook her head and said.
At this moment, the female mage was also clearly aware of the political issues involved. After all, she was a princess of Kul Tiras, and it was not a good thing for the Sunstriders to have such a royal symbol used by others.
"There's nothing to worry about. The phoenix I summoned didn't come from the elemental plane, and it's even different from Kael'thas's phoenix in terms of abilities."
Furthermore, I also plan to have a good talk with Kael'thas. My phoenix also has the ability to regenerate, but it is somewhat inferior to Kael'thas's phoenix in terms of regeneration.
As for the issue of royalty, it's just a matter of totems. Stormwind even uses the lion as its totem! You can't exactly forbid others from slaughtering lions, can you?
Don't worry about other issues, and you don't need to worry about elemental weaknesses either, since you've summoned fire elementals in battle before!
"The phoenix's combat power is far superior to that of the fire elemental, so use it without worry. I don't need to worry about anything on my end," Rhodes said with a smile.
On one occasion, when he planned to take control of the entire Blood Elf race, Rhodes had already decided to have Kael'thas and the entire race follow him when he left the continent of Kalimdor.
The phoenix is the best deterrent, and in the future, when the number of phoenixes increases, every powerful fire-attribute blood elf mage can be equipped with a phoenix.