Advanced Mage

As a Advanced Mage who once had a glorious period in the history of Mystra.

Biggle's strength should not be underestimated.

Roger's communication with the other party was entirely based on Biggle's spacetime magic.

Considering that Demon Fist Stronghold is now the most distant Historical World from the present day.

The conversation lasted for nearly 6 minutes without any sign of the signal being interrupted.

This demonstrates the brilliance of Biggle's magic.

At least it was completely different from the self-taught mage Roger had previously remembered, who was so obsessed with learning martial arts that he went so far as to infiltrate a martial arts sect.

This earned Roger's secret admiration.

He has the Star Master Authority.

However, maintaining this dialogue requires a considerable amount of authority.

Compared to Biggle's relaxed and carefree state.

It seems to be slightly inferior.

So, driven by curiosity...

He couldn't help but listen to Biggle's plea while researching information about Demon Fist Stronghold and Biggle.

As a result, not much legitimate information was found.

But regarding the Advanced Mage.

He certainly broadened his horizons considerably.

"Knowledge (Advanced Mage): Advanced Mage Class (Ascended to Mage Only)"

Only a small group of mages with exceptional intelligence and talent are qualified to control the power of Advanced Mage.

Advancement method: 1. Register for the Advanced Mage template;

2. Pass the test of the ' Isabella Magic Ring ';

3. Elevate Intelligence Authority;

Features: Ascended Mages have the ability to pre-create spell scrolls and spell modules exceeding their own level by a certain number of levels. The specific level exceeding the level depends on the Ascended Mage's class specialization and related feats.

Generally speaking

An ordinary ascendant mage can create spell scrolls or spell modules that are 3 levels higher than their own level.

The best among the ascended mages even have the opportunity to complete the creation of 'Transcendental'.

That is, exceeding one's own level by 5 rings...

Roger was utterly astonished after reading these few lines of explanation!

He had encountered the term "Advanced Mage" before.

But I thought it was just a very ordinary mage profession.

Therefore, it was not taken seriously.

It's only now that I've realized this is actually the most overpowered mage among all those who advance! Although prior preparation is necessary.

This greatly reduces the flexibility of spellcasting.

But the increase in the number of rings is absolutely genuine.

A level 130 Advanced Mage can casually unleash several Immortal-grade spells.

And LV180 and above.

He might then be able to touch the threshold of godhood, just like Roger!

Moreover, the method for Advanced Mage to transcend realms is more stable than Roger's.

Taking this aspect into consideration.

Roger was naturally greatly impressed by Biggle's high Job Levels of LV188 on the data panel.

The atmosphere of their conversation became more equal and harmonious.

Roger learned this from his conversation with Biggle.

Demon Fist Stronghold is one of the best-preserved Historical World.

Its population and area may be larger than all other Historical World combined! What's even more remarkable is that...

Demon Fist Stronghold possesses a relatively prosperous magical civilization.

And under the protection of top mages such as Biggle.

Unlike Sky Island, it did not suffer an invasion by evil forces.

Despite some turbulence in recent years.

However, Demon Fist Stronghold is generally in a state of peace.

That is precisely why.

The powerful figures currently active in Demon Fist Stronghold are quite worried about the situation after returning to the real world.

Because Demon Fist Stronghold is the furthest from the present world.

They have difficulty finding out what is happening in the world.

Therefore, they have no choice but to use their worst-case scenario predictions to assess and judge the present world.

They contacted Roger on their own initiative.

They wanted to learn more about the present world from this new star lord.

As for whether or not to submit to the Star Master Authority.

Biggle made no mention of it.

However, it also subtly conveys the meaning that the status of the star lord will be respected.

in this case.

Roger could only regretfully tell them that the world was worse than they had imagined.

Leveraging the expertise in "Phenomenon Management".

Roger sent Biggle some of the disasters he had experienced in the world.

Although it was the result of his careful editing.

But this is enough to prove the cruelty of the present world.

It was pretty much as Roger had guessed.

Biggle did not come alone.

After the vision was transmitted.

Several blurry figures appeared around him.

But their magic is not Biggle's.

The characters' appearances are also blurry and unclear.

Roger simply noted down their names, characteristics, and rank information.

After witnessing numerous disasters and strange phenomena, and the story of Roger saving the world.

Even the well-informed Biggle showed considerable surprise.

The mages of Demon Fist Stronghold discussed the matter for a while.

Biggle concluded:

"In any case, the trend of Demon Fist Stronghold returning to the mortal world is irreversible. Now that Mystra has regained the Star Lord, as long as you do not interfere excessively in the internal affairs of Demon Fist Stronghold, Demon Fist Stronghold will naturally fully support your rule."

"However, we still have many concerns and questions about the present world. If you could use your Star Master Authority to teleport a few representatives of the Demon Fist Stronghold to the present world in advance, we would be extremely grateful..."

Then comes a long string of platitudes.

Roger was getting increasingly annoyed by what he heard.

He had some doubts. "The image of the sorcerer Biggle in the ' Ghost Dragon A'Bao Incident' was not like this..."

"Could it be that he got used to being the boss of Demon Fist Stronghold?"

"Even the adorable martial arts mage has become bureaucratic?"

He instinctively felt that something was wrong.

Suddenly, a thought struck him.

He gave a light nod to Biggle, who was talking at length.

"Reveal your true form!"

Roger said in a deep voice.

The Star Master Authority then activated.

"Law Follows Speech!"

"Hint: You have discovered the Elements Envoy Piao (LV109/ Advanced Mage / Hero Template /Ether Essence...)"

"You realize that the image of ' Ascended Mage Biggle ' was created by ' Elements Envoy Piao ' and the real Biggle did not appear before you..."

In front of Roger.

The image of the white-haired old man collapsed with a crash.

Accompanied by a gasp of surprise, "Ah!"

Before him stood a Blonde Girl wearing a half-pajamas and with her legs bare! The girl's attire was hardly elegant.

The silver-pink pajamas only covered up to the top of her thighs.

Compared to clothing used to wrap the body.

There were actually more elemental life forms around her!

"You, you, you..."

"I... I... I..."

"Feel sorry!"

After their trick was exposed.

Piao's reaction was quite straightforward.

She didn't rush to cover up the exposed areas or put on clothes.

Instead, he very sincerely began to bow and apologize to Roger.

He apologized.

She explained frantically:...

"I'm so sorry, I didn't mean to deceive you..."

"Not a single word I said about the history of Demon Fist Stronghold is a lie!"

"But Grandpa Biggle withdrew from the upper echelons of Demon Fist Stronghold a long time ago, and we haven't been able to find him since. Without his intervention, I'm afraid I'll be bullied by people in the real world, so I resorted to this tactic..."

"Well, let me reintroduce myself. I am the current chief of the Upper Council of Demon Fist Stronghold. My name is Piao. Although I am not as powerful Biggle, I am still a qualified Advanced Mage..."

As she explained, Piao unconsciously Kiting at the hem of her clothes.

It has a bit of a "robbing Peter to pay Paul" feel to it.

If an ordinary person saw this scene, they would probably have been captivated by it.

But Roger was different.

He retorted bluntly:...

"You deliberately impersonated Biggle so I would discover you, didn't you?"

"Given the Demon Fist Stronghold's mastery of illusion magic, even across such a vast distance, I might not be able to discern your true self. So you revealed a slight flaw... all for the sake of feigning weakness now?"

"Ms. Piao, I don't care whether Mr. Biggle is here or not, but if Demon Fist Stronghold can't come up with a reliable attitude, I'm afraid I'll have a hard time respecting your opinions after I return."

Regarding the schemes employed by this element.

Roger was extremely disgusted.

They've all lived for hundreds of years.

Still pretending to be a young girl? Her movements, posture, and demeanor are quite convincing.

But Roger has a data panel! '691 years old' is clearly written there...

Therefore, he was extremely impolite.

Hearing Roger say that...

A hint of panic finally flashed in Piao's eyes.

Her mouth remained open and frozen for a long time.

Finally, he gave a bitter smile, his face pale and lifeless:...

"No, no..."

"I... I understand."

"I'm sorry to resort to such underhanded tricks..."

"Next, I will tell you everything about the situation at Demon Fist Stronghold without reservation..."

"In order to obtain your help."

To be honest...

"The situation at Demon Fist Stronghold is dire. Although it's not on the verge of collapse yet, without external support, we probably won't last another thirty years!"

Roger snorted.

He didn't say anything.

Piao looked at Roger nervously.

With a gritted teeth.

He simply spilled the beans! After listening...

Roger nodded expressionlessly.

This time.

He could be fairly certain that the element envoy was not lying.

Because of what she said.

The situation was similar to what Roger analyzed by extracting information from the Star Master Authority.

In fact.

Piao lied.

But Demon Fist Stronghold is indeed much better than other Historical World.

That's at least true in terms of population and area.

Roger had previously tallied the number of people on Mi Star.

Demon Fist Stronghold was the only one that wasn't taken into account.

Because it is too far removed from the present world on the spacetime axis—

For example.

After Roger used the Star Master Authority to accelerate the return of history.

In other Historical World, things would return to the present world in six or eight months.

However, Demon Fist Stronghold still needs a long time of about 12 years!

This is evident.

How far can this world go while under containment...?

That is precisely why.

Roger did not include the nearly 300,000 inhabitants and the vast area of Demon Fist Stronghold in his statistics.

After confirming this.

Roger was secretly delighted.

The reason why Demon Fist Stronghold has such a large population is...

It is not unrelated to the magical civilization founded by Biggle and others.

In the description of drifting.

Demon Fist Stronghold has always been the territory of the "Boxer Academy" founded by Biggle.

After being taken in.

Top mages like Biggle promptly eliminated the vast majority of the monsters.

And vigorously develop industrial magic.

It also repeatedly explores the peripheral dimensions of the Historical World.

This results in a sufficiently wide edge buffer zone.

For a very long time.

The Demon Fist Stronghold is guarded by the "Three Saints of the Fist Academy," led by Biggle.

They lived a life far better than any other Historical World.

But all of this changed more than three hundred years ago.

A starship, said to carry the path to the highest temple of magic, has broken through time and space to arrive.

It brought the technology and ideas of the Cowas People to Demon Fist Stronghold.

But it also took away their guardian!...

"... To this day, I still don't know what the people on that starship promised Grandpa Biggle and the others. In any case, they left one after another on the starship..."

"The heavy responsibility of guarding Demon Fist Stronghold falls on our shoulders, but we don't have their talents—or more precisely, the Historical World lacks the opportunity to break through its ceiling, and we simply cannot replicate the miracles of the previous generation of guardians..."

"In the more than 200 years since the departure of the Three Saints of the Fist Academy, more and more monsters and evil forces have begun to infiltrate Demon Fist Stronghold. We have struggled to hold on, but have suffered heavy casualties."

"I'm truly sorry that today I, an insignificant nobody, am merely showing off my limited skills before you using the divine artifacts left behind by our ancestors, but that's only because... all those more accomplished than me are dead..."

"To protect Demon Fist Stronghold..."

"They are all dead."

Piao said sadly.

"In this situation, you sensed my surrender ritual and saw it as an opportunity to ask for help, but you were also afraid that I Seize the Opportunity, so you came up with this whole thing?"

Roger retorted coldly.

Piao nodded. "I did want to use Biggle's name to put some pressure on you, but afterwards... I really didn't..."

Roger abruptly interrupted her, "I understand."

What kind of help do you want from me?

Piao paused for a moment.

After a while.

She then cautiously asked the question:

"Why don't you ask us what kind of compensation we can offer first?"

Roger urged impatiently:

"You've seen the state of things right now. The universe is on the verge of destruction. I don't have time to fuss over these things..."

certainly.

What he was really thinking was—

Once I'm inside, I can take whatever I want.

A dignified star lord.

It's not unreasonable to take something from the backyard, is it?...

Unfortunately, this nearly seven-hundred-year-old girl, Yuan Su Shi, clearly did not understand Roger's thoughts.

A look of ecstatic joy spread across her face:

We need experts!

"A true master like you!"

"Oh right, we also need some wood..."

"Lots and lots of wood!"

wood?

Roger was slightly taken aback.

However, he did not hesitate.

After quickly agreeing.

I had a brief conversation with Piao again.

After telling her that he would be going to Demon Fist Stronghold in person soon.

The two then ended their complicated cross-time dialogue.

"All the high-ranking mages of Demon Fist Stronghold have been abducted by a starship?"

"Interesting..."

Roger thought for a moment.

He then clicked on the message from Ancient Tallen.

This time.

There is no video.

But it had a voice that Roger knew very well.

That is...

The sound of a zither!

"Teacher, come quick! There are too many monsters here! I can't take it anymore! And a lot of strange things have happened here. A few months ago, a UFO passed by and captured all the experts. I almost..."