Chapter 536: East Coast

Chapter 536: East Coast

The thirteenth Ice Burning Body Tempering Experiment was a success, despite some minor setbacks.

Sein appeared calm as he observed the 1,009 points for his constitution displayed by the crystal ball.

However, internally, he recognized that this data represented a significant transformation within his body.

In the Magus World, a Rank Two Knight’s constitution must exceed 1,000 points.

Yet, constitution alone does not define a Rank Two knight.

Factors like battle qi, muscle strength, and bursts of energy also played crucial roles in determining a knight’s prowess.

Though primarily a mage, Sein's constitution was the first to reach the Rank Two level, even as his focus and mana levels remained below 1,000 points.

Although he was not the first to achieve such advancement, spellcasters like him are exceedingly rare in the Magus World.

A few years after leaving the Knight Continent, Sein’s constitution surged remarkably.

As a discerning spellcaster, he recognized several contributing factors—relentless body tempering experiments, lingering effects from the Knight Continent’s trial, numerous rare resources gathered in its trial zones, and the recent acquisition of special narwhal oil.

All this had played a significant role in his development.

Although his constitution had skyrocketed due to various factors, his focus and mana levels, which had initially increased after leaving the Knight Continent’s trial zone, had stagnated over the last six months.

Currently, both stabilized at around 850 points.

This was a problematic range.

It marked the threshold where Sein found himself at the peak of Rank One, unable to advance.

Typically, Magus World mages with a focus above 900 points could utilize potent magic potions to aid their progression.

In the resource-rich and expansive Magus Civilization, concocting such potions to boost focus by approximately 100 points quickly was not overly challenging.

With sufficient funds, even the impossible could become possible in the Magus World.

If Sein’s focus reached 900 points or higher, he could then proceed with the necessary preparations for his ascent to Rank Two.

Without her, Sein lacked access to the critical knowledge needed for advancing from Rank One to Rank Two. This limitation meant he had no choice but to continue strengthening his foundational skills.

In the laboratory, Sein pinched the bridge of his nose and muttered to himself, “I guess I’ll focus on unraveling the secrets of cellular elementalization for now. I have a feeling my research idea will work.”

“Can I continue the body tempering experiments though? Will it be problematic if my constitution significantly outpaces my focus and mana levels?” Sein wondered aloud indecisively.

Mages often walked the path of truth alone.

Although Lorianne could offer guidance, Sein’s journey toward enlightenment was ultimately a solitary one.

***

The sea journey from the Western Archipelago to the East Coast spanned nearly half a year.

Despite its stout and seemingly clumsy appearance, the Rank Three Giant Green Mitten Crab was surprisingly swift in the ocean.

With Tourmaline and White Stella likely leaving some sort of aura seal on him, Sein encountered no challenges from any aquatic races along the way.

Despite the prevalent activities of black mages in the waters around the Western Archipelago, Sein never encountered any of them.

It was understandable, though; no black mage would be foolish enough to challenge a Rank Three sea king.

Upon reaching East Coast’s Mauritius Archipelago near the Magus Continent, Sein got off the back of the Giant Green Mitten Crab and bid farewell to the sea king with whom he had journeyed for half a year.

The crab, a creature unaccustomed to strangers and a native of the deep sea, only escorted Sein to this point.

Nevertheless, Sein showed his gratitude and understanding for the crab’s nature.

Over their months together, Sein and the crab had gotten along well.

Sein, using his magic knowledge, had assisted the crab in addressing a severe parasite infestation within the crevices of its shell.

In return, the Giant Green Mitten Crab had allowed Sein to collect many samples from its body and limbs.

After watching the crab disappear into the ocean’s depths, Sein turned and took flight toward the Mauritius Archipelago and the heart of the East Coast.

“That Rank One knight named Ghur whom I met on Knight Continent seems to be from the East Coast. What was his last name again...? Jobbs?” Sein mumbled to himself as he flew eastward.