Holy Shit, a self-taught wild Rune Mage!

Chun was overjoyed: "Dear, you've advanced!!"

But Sherry wasn't feeling jubilant; instead, she was bewildered and serious: "I was inspired. The original intention of embedding runes in the Frost Freeze Technique was to obstruct the frost casting, causing the magic effect to weaken and seep out. The previous failures overdid the obstruction and couldn't even perform the Frost Freeze Technique, but this time's success... I feel it's quite amazing, as if the Frost Technique activated the Rune Technique, but I don't really understand it!"

Chun laughed: "It's okay, I didn't understand either and reached expert level! The human understanding of the world has never been about understanding, but observing and summarizing patterns. As for the internal laws of patterns, you understand them more when you become a Master or Grandmaster! Anyway, you're now a beginner in the Rune Technique, so learning will be much faster from now on!"

Sherry shook her head: "Even though what you said makes sense, I don't have your wisdom, so learning might not be fast later on, it might get harder. I even suspect this Rune Technique isn't meant for humans to learn, except for exceptionally wise people like you."

Chun was stunned: "Not meant for humans?"

Sherry said: "That's how I feel now. Compared to that, magic suits me better. But I've already experienced the marvel of runes. I've decided to focus on just one thing: diligently practice this newly developed—I'll temporarily name it the Frost Rune Flowing Water Technique. In this technique, the Frost Spell can activate the rune, and the rune can drive the frost, perhaps it will let my Frost Technique impact the Master level! When I reach the Master level, I might have new insights looking back."

Chun agreed: "Let's do it then."

There's a feeling of last-minute preparation, but this is the best we can do.

Speaking of which, indeed my small account isn't human, learning runes fast was crucially guided by the Earth Lotus.

Thinking more, unlike various goblins, minotaurs, kobolds, lizardmen—these underdeveloped species frequently use it, humans actually can't. Otherwise, if it were that easy to grasp, given humans' utilitarian nature, there'd be no reason not to use it on a large scale, any village could produce a few Rune Shamans, right? Since humans can't use it, might as well demean it a bit?

Forget it, if it's indeed because "humans and nature aren't quite harmonious" making it hard, then Sherry's diligent practice is probably tough too, might as well play a bigger game!

Chun had a new idea: "Dear, how about you engrave your technique on this tree trunk and use the trunk's energy to activate the magic? The bigger the scene, the greater the effect of your practice!"

Chun wasn't talking nonsense; this is the principle of the Magic Cannon. Mages carve magical formulas into the cannon's core crystal, and the cannon fires with more than tenfold power. Even a boring Binding Technique for catching birds can bind Old Whale securely.

Sherry was puzzled: "This... I haven't learned it, engraving randomly might waste the tree trunk's energy, turning it into ordinary wood."

Probably involves the knowledge of Staff Creation Technique?

Chun didn't mind: "Anyway, it's not possible to transport it, just treat it as practicing your skills. Who knows, maybe we'll find stronger Tree Monsters and better materials deeper in the space."

Sherry thought for a moment: "Alright, let me flip through the book first."

Then she took out a Magic Book and began to browse.

Chun was curious: "Is this Magic Book Fafnir's?"

Sherry replied: "Yes, although Miss Fafnir sent me on a mission, to not disrupt my studies, I carry the basic textbooks with me. It's just been exhausting practicing the dance these two days, leaving no time to study..."

Ah, I see! As long as there's a textbook, it's still a useful thing even if learning is slow in the crunch time...

Chun didn't intend to sit idle either. Since the goal was to summon a large amount of water to float the wood, people wouldn't just float with the water, right? This wood should at least function as a boat.

Decided, I have the Holy Artifact Hoe left by Grandpa Pirate King, so I'll cut down a few trees nearby and use the Holy Artifact Rope to bind the trees into a raft—not only can it carry people, it might even let us take away that heap of collected materials...

Next period was Chun dragging his weak body to chop trees, but even the Holy Artifact-level Hoe wasn't very effective.

Chun thought of making up a joke: So you want a Divine Artifact Hoe, a Holy Artifact Hoe, or an Iron Axe?

Sherry directly started copying from the textbook, drawing some preliminary patterns and formulas on the trunk, looking puzzled now and then.

The future Mage doesn't seem too smart, but whatever, just throw resources at it!

Just as Chun was chopping and resting—the system prompt: Your Angel Pet's Divine Format received resonant information.

This is a message from Nancy!

Chun quickly summoned the Angel Pet. The pet spoke directly, no longer the emotionless mechanical voice—surprisingly Nancy's voice: "I discovered an elder in formal attire sailing a small boat has stopped outside the island. Is it related to the City Lord?"

Holy Shit, it's really cutting-edge angelic communication technology!

Chun quickly responded: "Yes, seems like he's called Steward Barbatos, here to transport spices. Just get him a piece of spice from the secret room... uh, is he alone?"

Nancy replied: "Yes, one person, one boat! But the elder's state doesn't seem too well."

Holy Shit! The old man is really pushing himself... I was exiled after midnight, Fafnir's several mirrors sailed and reached the island by dawn, about over 5 hours. The old man set off before dawn and arrived by midnight, achieving the same speed by himself, and clearly intends to return before dawn.

Chun felt inexplicably moved, suddenly changed his mind: "Better give him two pieces of spice..."

So he doesn't have to make another trip next time.

"Understood."

Chun asked again: "Any signs of activity from Evil Spirit City?"

"None."

"Good, no news might be the best news."

After a while, Nancy came with news: "The old man is very emotional, but in his current state, it seems difficult for him to row back."

Chun was conflicted: "Then... can Nancy escort him back?"

"Okay!"

Ah, Nancy is really too kind, agreeing without hesitation.

Chun decided to do the good deed thoroughly: "Let the Octopus escort him all the way as well, to avoid encountering pirates."

At the same time, this indirectly serves as a warning to the Baron—even if he's backed by Mammon, he better keep my secret safe and cooperate smartly. I rule the seas!

Nancy replied: "I feel the Octopus could drag the boat back."

That's right, last time the Octopus did drag the Pirate King's ship over, it's definitely a pro at towing boats!

Chun instructed: "Make sure it performs well, not only stabilizing, not frightening the old man, but also not letting passing ships see it."

"Got it, I'm giving the old man a state-boosting blessing now, we're setting off."

Honestly, if it's to show Mammon a warning, Chun would love for one or two short-sighted pirates to show up…

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