Chapter 220: Mana Drain
Bay Town.
Inside the secret room of the Lord's mansion.
Matthew opened his eyes again, carefully calculating the current situation.
"With the current number of adventurers in the Bay Territory, I can collect 10,000 Destiny Points daily."
"Most of that comes from the fishmen and various monsters and magical creatures in the Dark Forest."
"At present, the number of monsters remains plentiful, far from being exhausted."
"And as the territory expands, the untamed regions will provide endless monsters, continually offering Destiny Points."
"However, to ensure the sustainability of Destiny Points..."
"When the territory grows larger, I can implement sustainable practices on monsters that provide a steady stream of Destiny Points."
"Destiny Points need sustainable development as well..."
After hoarding for nearly 10 days and killing hundreds of Sky-Splitting Lizard,
Matthew's current Destiny Points reached 120,000.
Considering future battles, upgrading Mana Drain was a worthwhile investment.
Without hesitation, Matthew spent 30,000 + 40,000 + 50,000 Destiny Points.
He upgraded Mana Drain to Level 5!
Unexpectedly, the Mana Drain ability, completely enhanced by Destiny Points,
began to undergo changes upon reaching Level 5.
However, compared to the significant transformations when Destiny Points modified his body and bloodline, the change in Mana Drain was subtle.
Within about three minutes, the ability had completed its transformation.
Advanced Skill - Mana Siphon LV5: When activated, killing a Professional enemy restores mana equal to the enemy's class level ×5 with a 100% chance!
Even though Matthew was somewhat prepared, he was still pleasantly surprised by the transformation of Mana Drain into Mana Siphon.
The 100% mana restoration rate alone made this skill a game-changer on the battlefield.
The mana restoration effect based on class level ×5 would be crucial, whether clearing minions or dealing with powerful enemies.
Matthew couldn't help but marvel at how domineering Destiny Points were in strengthening and modifying abilities.
However, the price for this power was steep.
Drawing on the power of countless beings to enhance himself made Matthew more excited for the future.
Perhaps this life, he could break the boundary between mortal and god!
Having depleted his Destiny Points once again, Matthew immediately summoned his Illusionary Clone.
This time, he was actually hoping for more Sky-Splitting Lizard to show up.
There were many ways for his illusionary clone to reach the fishman camp; Matthew chose the least conspicuous one.
Using a return scroll, he teleported back to his spatial carriage.
The Arcanist Lord temporarily exited the stage!
The Mysterious Arcanist made his shining entrance!
When Matthew returned to the wall, a large number of Sky-Splitting Lizard were already climbing up.
This time, the rekindled adventurers also joined the battle.
Of course, their first step was to visit the weapon shop at the ruins camp, purchase a 10-gold-coin crossbow, and buy 20 piercing bolts at 5 silver coins each.
Then, they could accept the task of defending the ruins camp.
Every Rift Lizard killed earned a reward of 1 gold coin.
Killing two Sky-Splitting Lizard would cover their costs; everything else would be profit.
Additionally, if they retrieved the bodies, they could sell them for extra money.
However, accepting the mission meant all Rift Lizard corpses had to be sold to the ruins camp.
Matthew was willing to offer adventurers some conveniences, but he wasn't running a charity.
Even with the adventurers' help, the massive number of Sky-Splitting Lizard kept pouring out like an unstoppable tide from the rift.
Seeing Matthew's figure approaching slowly, many soldiers cheered in excitement.
"The Arcanist is here."
"No wonder the Lord could rest easy..."
"With the Arcanist here, no amount of monsters will scare us."
"Is this the mysterious Arcanist?"
"Yes, this Arcanist once single-handedly repelled over a thousand trolls!"
"Truly impressive!"
"..."
While the soldiers were filled with excitement and confidence, the adventurers felt a mixture of doubt and pressure.
"Another Arcanist? Bay Territory has two Arcanists?"
"Yes, but this one rarely fights, spending most of the time in Bay Town's lab."
"The potions and magical gear we use are all crafted by this Arcanist."
"I even heard that the Lord studies under this Arcanist."
"Defeating a thousand trolls alone? How is that possible?"
"Haven't you heard? This Arcanist can cast an infinite number of fireballs!"
"Unlimited fireballs? That's too exaggerated!"
"I really hope it's true because that would get us through this nightmare."
"Now that you mention it, it does make sense."
"..."
Due to the terrain and weaponry advantages, the Sky-Splitting Lizard hadn't caused any new casualties yet.
However, seeing the Sky-Splitting Lizard getting closer, many adventurers were increasingly reluctant to engage in close combat.
At that moment, seeing Bay Territory's other Arcanist arrive and hearing rumors of their greater strength than the young Lord, the adventurers began to relax.
As the Sky-Splitting Lizard climbed halfway up the wall, Matthew, eager to test Mana Siphon, decisively acted.
Matthew raised his hand, the flowing mana channeled through the spell model, transforming in the air.
A blue ice crystal coalesced into a long spear emitting chilling cold.
The surrounding air, seized by the frost, crystallized into ice.
With a gentle flick of his finger, the rotating ice spear shot downward!
Third-tier spell - Ice Lance!
*Splat!*
The sharp spear effortlessly pierced through the head of a Rift Lizard.
The momentum carried it through a second, third...
Until it finally embedded into the fifth Rift Lizard, where it exploded into fragments of ice.
With one strike, five Sky-Splitting Lizard were killed!
The mana spent instantly replenished, and Matthew calmly continued casting, launching ice lance after ice lance!
Witnessing this, the adventurers couldn't help but cheer.
With the mysterious Arcanist's help, the defense was now assured.
Compared to the ordinary adventurers, the elite ones, recruited by nobles, understood the true terror of this Arcanist.
The team leaders of several high-tier adventurer squads exchanged glances, feeling both fortunate and deeply wary.
They knew now that they must never become enemies with him!