Chapter 32
“Let me see it first,” the middle-aged man said, sensing the young man’s aura was not strong and
choosing this ce out of caution. He slowly rxed his guard.
vin tossed a stone into the air, and with a flick of the Gold-Veined Bronzesword, it cut cleanly
through, leaving a smooth surface. “One hand for Combat Magic, the other for the weapon.”
The woman’s eyes were filled with an unmistakable desire as she nudged the man subtly. “Since
you’ve already mastered the Indigo Viper, perhaps...”
The man hesitated, knowing full well that he had studied the Indigo Viper spell thoroughly; yet, he
was aware it could fetch a handsome price at any other auction. “My Combat Magic is Novice Tier-
2,” he said with a hint of challenge in his voice. “Do you reckon your sword is worthy of an
exchange?”
“It’s up to you to trade or not, and to decide if it’s worth the price,” vin replied, stepping back
towards the edge of the cliff.
“You mean to traverse the Cloudveil Woods alone?”
“That’s none of your concern.”
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“What might I call you?”
“That, too, is none of your concern. I am here solely for this transaction."
The middle-aged man wavered, consulting the woman beside him, "Do you truly fancy it?"
"Indeed, I do!"
With that, the man produced the worn parchment of the Indigo Viper Combat Magic and tossed it to
vin.
vin caught it and quickly nced over the scroll before throwing his Gold-Veined Bronzesword in
exchange. The woman caught the sword midair, her face lighting up with a radiant smile as she
brandished it excitedly.
"This Gold-Veined Bronzesword might have a peculiar history. I advise caution in its use, lest you
draw unwanted attention. Fare thee well," vin said, before leaping from the cliff. He plummeted
thirty meters, flipping mid-air andnding with a resounding ssh that sent water soaring into the
sky.
"Thatd''s got spirit," the woman remarked, peering over the cliff''s edge, half-tempted to snatch the
scroll back.
At night, vin sought refuge in a secluded cave, kindled a fire, and studied the Combat Magic.
Lightning-based Combat Magic was rare, and Novice Tier-2 was even rarer. He hadn''t expected to
come across such an opportunity.
This was vin''s first foray into the study of Combat Magic outside the esoteric Grand Arcanum of
the de, and the Indigo Viper seemed more suited to his current abilities.
However, as he perused the spell, something felt amiss. The Indigo Viper consisted of seven
techniques that looked impressive at first nce. Upon closer inspection, he realized that the first
six segments were merely methods of channeling, transforming, umting, and releasing
lightning, with no real offensive capabilities.
"Have I been swindled?"
With furrowed brows, vin scrutinized the spell. Indeed, the first six segments were all about
manipting lightning,cking any lethal force.
"The seventh segment, Snake Roar."
vin hastily flipped to the end and studied it intently. After a while, he took a deep breath of relief,
having unraveled the mystery. The Combat Magic, with its multitude of techniques, boiled down to a
solitary segment—the seventh!
The essence of Indigo Vipery in this final part. The preceding six segments were not only
methods of handling lightning but also preparatory steps for executing the seventh segment. To cast
''Snake Roar,'' one had to master the initial segments and seamlessly weave them together. Only
then could one form the ''Shockwave Cobra.'' Once materialized, the Shockwave Cobra would
unleash a transformative and formidable force.
Typically, a Tier-2 Novice Combat Magic would have significant destructive power in every segment,
with each one stronger and more distinctive than thest. Unlike them, Indigo Viper was a wild and
unconventional approach, seeking the sudden release of power after sustained suppression.
With the situation rified, a smile spread across vin''s face. It was not a loss; the spell had not
disappointed him.
For three days straight, vin remained hidden within the cave, poring over the Indigo Viper spell.
The first six segments seemed simple, but mastering them was no minor feat. Especially when
aiming to conjure the ''Shockwave Cobra,'' he had to execute theplex maneuvers with
proficiency and in rapid session; otherwise, the Shockwave Cobra would fail to manifest, and its
power would be lost.
The moreplex the challenge, the greater the anticipation. vin looked forward to the day he
would master the spell and unleash the might of the ''Snake Roar.''
On the fourth day, he packed up the scroll and, with the Dawnedge de slung over his shoulder,
returned to Mount Eagle to await the return of his fellow Botanic Haven Protégés.