"We already have several hundred Templar Knights," Joffrey told the Siren Kraken.
The Siren naturally understood what to do.
Its Master had inscribed the knowledge of Hero advancement within its Origin. As long as the conditions were met, it could transfer this knowledge to its "New Master."
Several hundred Heroes.
The Siren calculated briefly. That was enough to unlock all three layers of knowledge for advancing to Great Hero.
The first slot's first layer had already been given. The Siren carefully probed its Soul and found that the latter two layers for the tenth and hundredth slots were indeed no longer blurred and hidden; it could now see the Information within.
Without delay, the Siren immediately infused the knowledge into its New Master as per the Oath.
It was already extremely familiar with this knowledge.
But...
The Siren greedily meditated on the other three encrypted Knowledge Inscriptions. These contained precious knowledge for advancing further from Great Hero to Supreme Hero, which would unlock when the Oath reached the stages of one thousand, ten thousand, and one hundred thousand people.
Ironically, even after thousands of years by its Master's side, it knew nothing of this higher-level knowledge.
It dared not resent, only serving with all its might, hoping for a reward one day.
But now it was different.
As long as it waited for these three pieces of knowledge within its body to unlock their Shackles on their own, it could easily obtain what it had yearned for so bitterly for thousands of years.
Supreme Hero! Not far from its Master...
The Siren cut off its thoughts.
Soon, the transfer of new knowledge was complete. The Siren still couldn't forget the three pieces of knowledge within reach and couldn't help but probe:
"Your Majesty," it had been instructed to call him thus.
"Your talent is truly unparalleled. At the current pace, I fear the number of Templar Knights will exceed a hundred thousand within a year," it flattered.
Joffrey smiled without speaking.
If he truly put in all his effort, sparing no expense in using large amounts of Source Energy Supplies, it wasn't impossible to bestow a hundred thousand Runes in a month.
However, the progress of this matter ultimately depended on the future development of the situation.
Although it seemed he had formed an alliance with that being, the power disparity between the two sides was clearly disproportionate. The principle was very clear: an agreement not founded on power was merely a piece of waste paper that could be torn up at any time.
If Magic revived too quickly and the power the world could accommodate exceeded the constraints of the Weave, there was no doubt he would face unprecedented challenges and dangers.
After all, he had "awakened" too early and had already occupied too much of the share.
Like this time.
An existence of that level would actually condescend to trade with him for a hundred thousand Heroes.
A hundred thousand Runes, hundreds of thousands of Source Energy.
It was not difficult to guess that when the amount of Source Energy reached the level of one hundred thousand units, even ancient Deities, high above and worshipped by the world, would be tempted.
And Joffrey had already stockpiled over a million units of Source Energy, and would have many times more in the future.
This immense Wealth, however, also became the greatest hidden danger for the future. As Magic gradually revived, the covetousness and觊觎 for this huge Wealth and Property would only increase and strengthen.
Until Deities descended.
Joffrey, of course, would not surrender, voluntarily giving up his foundation and Roads.
If he didn't want his Destiny to be controlled by others, then he could only strive to catch up, quickly rising during this blank period until he reached the peak!
Once he achieved Deity status, or even became invincible in the world, would he still fear anyone plotting against him?
Joffrey wasn't blindly confident either.
He had his own unique and powerful trump card. This trump card became even more solid and Radiance after meeting that being, mysterious and unfathomable.
Joffrey reached out and touched the Siren: "Do you want the Authority of Flame?"
The Pattern of the Fire Rune was vaguely outlined, drawn in his hand along with sufficient Source Energy, emitting a mysterious and alluring aura.
The Siren was immediately ecstatic: "I want it! Of course I want it! Thank you for your Master's grace!"
Flame! Although it couldn't advance the essence of its Life, how could it refuse to master another Authority?
Joffrey smiled faintly, withdrawing his hand slightly.
The longing Siren was itching with impatience, two Tentacles restlessly dancing around Joffrey's palm, though carefully avoiding contact.
"Just one question," Joffrey calmly asked, "How many Deities possess the Authority of Flame?"
The Tentacles immediately froze.
The Siren's Huge Eyes showed a human-like struggle, as well as a hint of fear and longing.
"This isn't prying into Deities, is it?" Joffrey coaxed, "You don't even need to think about the appearance of the Great Deity, just say a number. Just one number."
Joffrey brought the hand holding the Rune closer again.
The aura of Flame was so enchanting.
The Siren ultimately couldn't resist the temptation: "One."
After a moment of silence, nothing happened. Only one human and one Siren stood facing each other, their tentacles subtly moving.
"Very good." Joffrey gave the Fire Rune back to the Siren as it was. This time, he didn't use the Mirror Rune, and the power of the flame completely belonged to the Siren.
"Is there only one Deity of Light as well?" Joffrey condensed another Light Rune.
The Siren was much more straightforward this time: "Yes."
It gazed greedily at that palm, as if wanting to devour it completely.
It wasn't disappointed.
The palm touched its tentacle again, bestowing upon it the Authority of Light.
Woo~~~
The Siren couldn't help but let out a joyful cry.
Who would have thought that in just a few days, the power it gained was more than its accumulation over the past thousand years!
Information, Flame, Light!
Apart from the strange and peculiar "Information," the Authorities of Flame and Light were so visibly powerful! At the very least, they were no worse than Seawater and Storm!
In a few more years, who among the Great Hero level will be my opponent?!
Supreme Hero is probably not a delusion!
Woo~~~
After venting its surging emotions, the Siren couldn't help but look at Joffrey again, its eyes full of fervent anticipation and deep longing.
This "New Master" could actually directly bestow Authority upon others! Without any other conditions!
One must know that he was merely a mere Hero, worlds apart from the Supreme Deities, yet he could exercise the privileges of Deities!
What a terrifying and captivating secret!
Even its master didn't hesitate to expend effort to plot and make an Oath with him. How could the Siren resist such supreme temptation?
Authority!
It wanted to hear more questions.
But Joffrey didn't need to anymore. He had already verified his conjecture.
After a moment of silence, he sighed.
Indeed, the term "Authority" perfectly matched that system. Killing and vying, each occupying a territory, either me or them.
It was almost certain:
Deities with the same Authority cannot coexist. At least, there will only be one Deity of the same Authority and the same level.
The Extraordinary Knowledge provided in the Oath also corroborated this point.
To advance from Hero to Great Hero, besides special Rituals and Mediums, the most important condition is to "subdue" about ten Heroes of the same Authority and possess a Status of "Glory."
The implications were profound.
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