The Path to Lordship Begins in the North

"As for your lack of high-level professionals, there is no need to worry. We were able to cross the Sea of ​​Impermanence precisely because of the protection of high-level professionals. As long as you can pay the appropriate compensation, you may be able to control our professionals."

To be honest, Linde was genuinely tempted when Altan said those words. After all, how powerful must a high-level professional be in terms of computing power? Could he solve a whole host of problems encountered in his current research? Could he optimize many algorithms?

The significance of a high-level professional as a henchman is far less than that of a researcher.

But Linde quickly rejected the plan in his mind. High-level professionals were tempting, but they were also difficult to control. It would be troublesome if the other party stole all his skills.

Therefore, Linde did not take the high-level professionals to heart, but said directly, "I have appreciated your kindness. If I need high-level professionals in the future, I will contact you."

"To be honest, I'm more interested in your transcendental magic. How do you plan to share your transcendental magic? What exactly does it entail?"

Altan was taken aback, not expecting Lind to be so direct, but he quickly laughed. Sure enough, no country bumpkin on this continent could refuse super-level magic. So he took out a booklet from his pocket and said, "To prove that what we say is true, we carry this book containing super-level magic with us."

"If you wish to learn super-tier magic, we have more detailed tutorials available here."

Lind opened the booklet that Altan handed him and began to read it carefully. It was basically a basic introduction to super-level magic, and it described in detail the power and range of super-level magic.

"So, what specific conditions are required to cast so-called super-tier magic? Is it only necessary to be a high-level professional?"

After reading the booklet, Lind, unlike other kings and lords who were filled with shock when faced with super-level magic, began a series of questions.

Altan was somewhat surprised by Lind's calm attitude, but still replied, "No, even ordinary high-level professionals cannot use super-level magic at will. The scope of super-level magic is too large, and it is difficult to succeed without special materials."

"Oh? Could you tell me in detail what materials I need?"

Lind was the first leader to ask such probing questions, which secretly pleased Altan. It turned out that the most difficult place to enter, the North, was actually the easiest to deal with. Leaders in other places were somewhat reserved when faced with super-level magic, like the king of Anjou. Most of them approached the questioning with a cautious attitude, unlike this governor who was so enthusiastic.

Although the governor's enthusiasm was, how should I put it, more of a rational approach in asking questions.

But this was a good thing for Altan and the others' plans, since the governor needed high-level professionals to use super-level magic, and the only option was to hire high-level professionals from the Kingdom of Avar.

So Altan enthusiastically introduced the necessary materials to Lind one by one, and Lind took notes very carefully.

Watching Lind diligently taking notes, Altan felt that things were progressing more and more smoothly. The biggest problem Altan and his group were facing now was that the materials for activating super-tier magic were too precious and could not be brought across the Sea of ​​Impermanence. That's why Altan and his group were casting a wide net, constantly tempting various kings and lords to hire their people. Now it seemed that this governor was very likely to be the first to fall.

But to Altan's surprise, Linde wasn't satisfied after understanding the materials; instead, he continued to ask:

"So what exactly are the super-tier spells? What is the radius of the super-tier spells you use most often? How are super-tier spells constructed? How do you solve the problem of diverting large amounts of magic power?"

Faced with Lind's barrage of questions, Altan was like a student who had been chosen to answer. He tried hard to recall the questions while babbling off-topic, and some of the questions were completely beyond Altan's comprehension.

Finally, unable to withstand the onslaught any longer, Altan pulled out a long string of scrolls from a hidden compartment in his backpack.

The tutorials for super-tier magic are no secret in Altan's country; they are completely public knowledge. After all, even if they were public, most people wouldn't understand them.

Even if you understand it, you may not have enough talent to become a high-level professional.

Even high-level professionals find it difficult to gather all the materials needed for super-level magic.

Moreover, even if all the materials are gathered, one person alone may not be able to cast a super-tier magic spell. Therefore, in Altan's homeland, tutorials on super-tier magic spells are not actually rare. Under necessary conditions, these materials can be given away as bargaining chips.

Altan felt the time was right.

Linde took the scroll and, after confirming that there were no hidden mechanisms, began to carefully examine it. After studying it thoroughly, Linde's eyes lit up. It was indeed as obscure and difficult to understand as those old textbooks, but it was very valuable for research.

How a large-scale spell allocates magical power rationally, how to improve operational efficiency, how to connect scattered magical power into a whole, and even the special reactions of certain materials and magical power that have never been discovered before, as well as how the spellcaster, as an assistant, can be compatible with the magical power of the main spellcaster of the super-level spell, are all very worthy of reference for today's gray-collar workers.

After a deep conversation with Altan, Lind felt that the other was like a monkey who held a circuit board in his hand but only knew how to polish it into the shape of an arrow. After throwing it, he would see the sparks and electricity flying off the circuit board and yell about how he had mastered some amazing power.

The other party had no idea of ​​the true value of super-level magic.

Looking at Altan's expectant face, Lind excitedly grasped Altan's hand and said, "We are so grateful! The information on super-tier magic that you sent is really important to us. Do you have any other information on super-tier magic? If so, we will accept it as well, no, we will buy it!"

Altan shook his head repeatedly, as this was not the focus of the audience at all. Instead, he asked, "What about our high-level professionals? Don't you consider hiring one?"

"I appreciate your kindness, but we don't really need it on our territory right now. If we do need it later, we will contact you first."

The situation has developed far beyond Altan's expectations. This northern region seems even more bizarre than the demon race. It is very interested in super-level magic, but has little interest in high-level professionals who can use super-level magic.

Realizing that the other party wanted him to hire one of their high-ranking professionals, Linde said with a hint of seduction, "If you can bring more information on super-ranking magic, we might as well hire one of your high-ranking professionals to conduct experiments."

Hearing this, Altan felt completely led by the other party, but after all, even if the other party had this information, they couldn't use super-level magic. Altan had already investigated and found that there were no hidden high-level professionals in this territory. Besides, wasn't this his original purpose? In any case, the information on super-level magic wasn't valuable to Altan.

Altan nodded and said, "Of course, Your Excellency, we are here to help you develop your magic."

“Yes, that’s right, Mr. Altan. As long as you can bring more information on super-level magic, you will be a hero in the development of our magic. We in the North will always reserve a place for you.”

Altan, half excited and half bewildered, shook hands with Lind. Wasn't he supposed to be here to carry out a conspiracy and promote super-level magic? How come, judging from the governor's expression, he actually helped the development of the other side's magical technology? Although something felt off, Altan still proceeded with the plan smoothly.