23: Level 6 item? No problem!

At the dining table, Brian enjoyed his dinner while affectionately watching little Joey, who was being fed by Alice.

He mused, 'The fact that this magic-based artificial intelligence could be researched in such a short time is probably due in no small part to Joey's photographic memory.'

'I originally thought this talent was literal, but I didn't expect that with the enhancement of a mage's mental power, it could lead to quick thinking and improved comprehension!'

Joey saw his father staring at him and occasionally let out gurgling laughter at Brian.

Brian looked at his son's adorable appearance, a happy smile spreading across his face, and said,

"Little Joey, you truly are Daddy's lucky star."

After dinner, Brian went to his study to consider his current situation and then use the million high-grade magic stone to supplement his deficiencies.

Regarding the territory:

As for the Knight Order, there are currently 300 members, which is sufficient, but their levels are still low. He could consider buying them some potions to raise their levels.

For internal affairs, Beethoven was also gradually advancing the town's construction according to the plan, and agriculture was self-sufficient. Commerce might still be lacking, but since the territory currently had no special products, this was difficult to address. It would have to wait until marketable products were developed later.

Regarding the castle, Alice and Gude were managing it well, but the castle still needed stronger defenses. He would purchase a Level 4/5/6 large-scale defensive Magic Formation that could envelop the castle.

A Level 4 large-scale defensive Magic Formation was only 10,000 intermediate magic stones, Level 5 was 100,000, and Level 6 was just 1,000,000—a trivial amount!

Mages from Level 4 to 6 commonly used intermediate and high-grade magic stone.

As for Level 7 and above, that was a different concept entirely, with the world origin as the unit of currency.

The Mage Tower didn't need to be moved for now, but materials for future research could be purchased—a very trivial amount!

For himself, he could acquire some protective items, primarily for defense, secondarily for attack. He would buy high-level ones so he wouldn't need to frequently upgrade them later.

He would buy Level 6 items. Level 7 items were unobtainable and unaffordable!

He would still honestly buy Level 6 items!

After all, they were cheap!

The most expensive ones were only a million intermediate magic stones.

Cheaper ones around 100,000 intermediate magic stones would suffice. A trivial amount!

Brian calculated in his mind that with these magic stones, he could not only enhance his own and the territory's strength but also provide ample financial support for future research.

Thinking of this, Brian immediately communicated with Spirit Eye, who was studying in the Magic Net.

"Spirit Eye, tonight, help me find a Level 6 large-scale defensive Magic Formation that can envelop the castle. Choose a Magic Formation of superior quality and good stability."

"Also, help me search the Magic Net for Level 6 defensive items for magic defense, physical defense, and mental defense."

"And also help me find Level 6 offensive items. Tomorrow, when I go to the Mage Tower, give me a list."

"Understood, Spirit Eye received, creator!"

He had Spirit Eye search for suitable items in advance while studying in the Magic Net, selecting several options.

He would go to the Mage Tower tomorrow to choose them one by one.

He believed that after a night of selection and study, Spirit Eye would be able to complete the task he assigned very well.

Brian also kept an eye on Spirit Eye's learning progress.

Through the Magic Net, he saw Spirit Eye systematically filtering information and acquiring knowledge, with the logical map composed of data streams becoming increasingly complex and refined.

Brian nodded secretly, very satisfied with Spirit Eye, this nascent magic-based artificial intelligence.

The next morning,

Brian woke up early, quickly washed up, and went to the dining room.

Alice was already there with Joey, waiting. Seeing Brian approach, Alice smiled gently: "Brian, let's have breakfast."

Brian smiled and sat down, chatting with Alice while eating breakfast.

Joey occasionally let out gurgling laughter from the side, adding a touch of joy to this warm breakfast time.

After breakfast, Brian prepared to head to the Mage Tower.

He said to Spirit Eye, who was studying in the Magic Net: "Spirit Eye, is the list ready?"

Spirit Eye's data stream subtly fluctuated, and soon, a detailed list appeared before Brian.

The list included various defensive Magic Formations and defensive and offensive items that met the requirements, along with detailed performance descriptions and price information.

Brian carefully reviewed the list, getting a clear idea.

Subsequently, Brian's consciousness entered the Magic Net. The Magic Net could be viewed via projection from a terminal device, or one could enter and explore the Magic Net world, which was like a virtual world.

After entering the Magic Net virtual world,

Brian began to select items one by one according to the list provided by Spirit Eye.

He first went to the defensive Magic Formation display area, carefully examining the performance and stability of each Magic Formation.

After some comparison, he finally chose a Level 6 large-scale defensive Magic Formation of superior quality and good stability.

This was a large, complex Magic Formation that could effectively defend against multiple types of attacks: mental, magical, and physical.

As long as the array disk was placed and combined with an energy core, it could provide effective defense even if enemies isolated the different plane.

After all, powerhouses above Level 4 were already capable of isolating space.

This Magic Formation could completely cover the main castle and the Mage Tower, with ample range.

Normally, it only needed to operate at low energy consumption, using the Mage Tower's functions for effective monitoring and defense. When full power was required, it would use the energy from the energy core.

Next, he went to the display areas for defensive and offensive items.

Here, he saw various magical items with peculiar shapes and diverse functions.

According to the list, he selected Level 6 defensive items for magic defense, physical defense, and mental defense, as well as some Level 6 offensive items.

Specifically:

Magic Defense Item: A magic shield generator ring inlaid with a blue gem, capable of instantly forming a tough magic shield around the wearer to resist magical attacks from all directions;

Physical Defense Item: A mage robe crafted from special metal, seemingly thin yet capable of greatly weakening damage from physical attacks, providing reliable protection even against powerful melee attacks;

Mental Defense Item: A jade pendant necklace emitting a soft glow. Wearing it could enhance mental power, resist the invasion of mental magic, and prevent being mentally controlled or interfered with by enemies;

All these defensive items were automatically triggered.

Level 6 Offensive Item: A uniquely shaped bracelet, engraved with mysterious runes, capable of unleashing powerful Level 6 magical attacks, performing well in both single-target and area-of-effect attacks;

There were also several specialized magic missiles that could accurately strike targets from a distance, possessing immense power, comparable to Level 6 spells.

Brian was satisfied and purchased these selected items and the defensive Magic Formation.

Purchasing these items and the Magic Formation cost Brian over 1.8 million intermediate magic stones in total.

Subsequently, Brian exited the Magic Net virtual world,

And arrived at the Magic Net Formation teleportation point.

Once he extracted his items from the Magic Net account, they could be directly teleported via the Magic Net Formation.

As Brian issued the command to extract items from his Magic Net account,

Soon, there was a response from the Magic Net, and rays of light flickered on the Magic Net Formation.

Subsequently, the large-scale defensive Magic Formation and various magical items Brian purchased appeared one by one within the array.

Brian carefully checked them,

After confirming everything was correct,

He cast a spell, storing all these items into his storage space.

After storing the items, Brian left the Magic Net Formation teleportation point.