It's blatant temptation!
By accepting these Spellstealer Wyrm, one can gain unparalleled magical aptitude and learn all of Aegwynn's magic.
It doesn't even require the arduous process of cultivating magic; it's the kind of effortless gain everyone dreams of.
"This is a trap, don't fall for it!" the Sathrovarr the Corruptor shouted a warning.
The Black Dragon Eggs said solemnly, "So this is Aegwynn's conspiracy. I understand now. The Spellstealer Wyrm is the vessel for Aegwynn's soul. Don't fall for it."
Kalecgos became wary, knowing there was a serious problem, but the temptation was too great, and he was tempted to try it.
What if Aegwynn really does need to find a successor?
But reason told Kalecgos that this was a terrible precipice, and if he really took a step forward, he might fall into an endless Abyss.
Seeing Kalecgos expression, struggling to make a decision, Aegwynn's image showed a disappointed look.
"I understand your concerns. These Spellstealer Wyrm can allow ordinary adventurers to rise to the top in one step, and they don't necessarily have to be taught to you."
Having said that, Aegwynn withdrew the Spellstealer Wyrm.
Kalecgos with regret, yet also a sense of relief; a mix of emotions welled up within him. Was he really going to let such a golden opportunity slip away?
Fortunately, Aegwynn did not give up.
"Kalecgos, give me one of your scales, and I will inscribe all the magic I have mastered in my life onto it. Unfortunately, without the Spellstealer Wyrm, your aptitude is insufficient to learn all my magic. You must promise me that if you meet the right people, you will pass on my magic to them."
Kalecgos didn't listen to the second half of the sentence; his attention was focused on the scales.
The scales of dragons are related to their bloodline. It should be noted that Dragons are Magical Creatures, and they rely on the power of magic to support their enormous bodies; otherwise, they would be crushed by their own weight.
Every bone, every piece of flesh, every scale has a specific magical network.
No two leaves are the same, and no two dragon scales are the same.
Mage can do many things with Dragon scales, and some dark magic can even use the scales to control a Dragon.
During his passionate relationship with Jaina, Kalecgos gifted her jewelry made of Jaina scales, which Sathrovarr complained about on several occasions after learning of it.
Faced with Guardian as formidable as Aegwynn, Mage far surpassing Jaina, we absolutely cannot easily hand over the dragon scales.
This time, without needing Sathrovarr and the Black Dragon Eggs to remind him, Kalecgos refused on his own, taking out a Magic Gem he had prepared beforehand and proclaiming loudly:
"If you want to inscribe magic, a Magic Gem is enough. Why do you need my scales?"
Aegwynn's image showed a regretful expression, and she said helplessly:
"Dragon scales are related to your bloodline, allowing you to understand magic more deeply. Although your aptitude is insufficient, you can still learn about half of the magic, though the effect of Magic Gems will be greatly reduced. Of course, I understand your caution, but this means you can only learn one or two tenths of my magic. Are you sure you want to do this?"
Although it was a bit of a pity, safety was the top priority, Kalecgos nodded solemnly. "I'm sure."
"Very well, I see your caution, Kalecgos. Now that you have learned my magic, you are my disciple. I hope that in the years to come, you will always maintain such a sincere heart. This world has too many temptations, and a slight misstep can lead to utter ruin. My situation is the best example of this."
Aegwynn revealed an appreciative expression, and the Magic Gem was enveloped in a seven-colored light. After a while, Aegwynn's image seemed to tire and shattered with a crash.
"I am weary, Kalecgos. Finally, I have a successor. I would gladly die even now. So be it. I hope we never meet again."
Having accepted Aegwynn's magic, Kalecgos felt no gratitude whatsoever, and left this place of trouble without looking back, taking the Magic Gem.
The Nexus.
Kalecgos entered his room and opened a Portal.
The Portal leads to the Eye of Eternity, the exclusive plane of the Blue Dragonflight, which Kalecgos considers the safest place.
The Magic Gem shimmered, slowly unfolding like a scroll, revealing countless spells before it.
It is said that High Archmage Antonidas possesses more than a thousand spells, and Aegwynn, the former Guardian and a Demigod mage who has lived for countless ages, has more than one hundred thousand spells displayed in the Magic Gem. Kalecgos suspects that this is not all.
Both the Sathrovarr the Corruptor and the Black Dragon Eggs were stunned; this woman was simply terrifying.
As the Guardian of Azeroth, Aegwynn has dealt with visitors from countless worlds, extracting their magic through torture before killing them, and it is through this accumulation of experience that she has achieved her current status.
Sathrovarr saw a large amount of the Legion magic.
The Black Dragon Eggs was interested in magic that could bewitch people.
This is why Aegwynn's magic is scattered, disorganized, and unsystematic; while its quantity is terrifying, very few of it is truly practical.
Sifting out the useful ones from these scattered spells requires a tremendous amount of work.
Kalecgos, Sathrovarr, and the Black Dragon Eggs all turned their attention to the high-level spells.
With over 100,000 spells, including 213 high-level spells, even mastering just one would greatly enhance one's strength.
To prevent Aegwynn from having any ulterior motives, the three of them did not forget to carefully examine each person, patiently looking them over one by one.
"Aegwynn is amazing."
Sathrovarr discovered Archimonde the Defiler's signature move, the Finger of Death, but this spell demands extremely high skill from the caster, and even Aegwynn herself hadn't truly mastered it.
Black Dragon Eggs noticed the Heart Demon Charm, a spell that uses inner demons to control opponents, and it is extremely difficult to cast.
In addition to recording the magic itself, Aegwynn also included some cultivation insights, which all three of them benefited greatly from.
For example, regarding the Finger of Death, Aegwynn believed that its power was Finger of Death proportional to body size, and that it was of little use to humans even if they practiced it.
The Heart Demon Charm requires conquering one's own inner demons, but this process is extremely dangerous, Aegwynn advises against attempting it lightly.
After carefully reviewing the 213 high-level spells, Kalecgos asked hesitantly, "Which spells do you think I should learn?"
"Finger of Death," Sathrovarr suggested. "Dragons are enormous, making them suitable for practicing Finger of Death."
Kalecgos hesitated, "But the Finger of Death requires the use of Fel energy, and I don't want to become Fel Dragon yet."
"Then let's Heart Demon Charm," the Black Dragon Eggs said thoughtfully. "I'm very knowledgeable about this; I guarantee you'll be fine."
Kalecgos was startled; the Heart Demon Charm was one of the most dangerous of these high-level spells, and he didn't trust the Black Dragon Eggs.
Sathrovarr suddenly asked in confusion, "Did you hear any strange noises? It sounded like someone was drumming."
Kalecgos his breath and listened intently, and sure enough, he heard a "thump thump thump" sound.
The Black Dragon Eggs said in a trembling voice, "This isn't the sound of drums, it's the sound of a heart beating."
"What heart?" Kalecgos sensed something was wrong.
"The heart of Old Gods —no, the heart of the body of the Old Gods Aegwynn! Oh no, we've fallen into a trap!" The Black Dragon Eggs exclaimed in alarm.
"How could this be? We only watched those spells, we didn't practice them."
Sathrovarr felt a wave of dizziness, and his consciousness gradually faded.