52: Talent promotion

After making a rough guess, Brian's mind stirred again.

'Hmm, Lia's Calm as Still Water is more suitable for me.'

He copied Lia's talent and characteristics to himself.

[bloodline master: Brian Jose]

[Aptitude: Second-Tier Mage Talent+]

[Mental Characteristics: Photographic Memory, Mental Palace, Danger Perception, Calm as Still Water]

[Physical Characteristics: Mana Doubling, Life Affinity, Rapid Recovery]

After copying them to himself, Brian looked at his panel again.

Suddenly, he noticed a key detail.

'Huh? Why is there a '+' after Mage Talent?'

Brian wondered curiously to himself.

He then clicked on Second-Tier Mage Talent+ to view the details.

[Second-Tier Mage Talent+]: A Second-Tier Mage Talent that has integrated non-equivalent talents, but not enough for a whole number. When it reaches a whole number, a digit will be displayed. After integrating 5 times at the same level, the talent level can be upgraded.

After seeing the detailed description, Brian immediately understood. So, the "+" represented that he had already integrated non-equivalent talents.

It seemed his previous guess was correct; the previous Fourth-Level talent wasn't that it hadn't increased, but that it wasn't a whole number, only showing '+1'.

So, if that's the case, each lower-level talent is probably 0.2, meaning I should be +0.22.

Brian then clicked on other characteristics to view them.

[Danger Perception]: Able to perceive potential danger in advance. The perception range and intensity increase with mental strength. Currently, it can perceive malicious fluctuations and fatal threats within a fifty-meter radius.

[Calm as Still Water]: Emotions are absolutely stable, reducing the intensity of mental interference and mental attacks by 50%, and maintaining absolute calmness in a crisis.

[Rapid Recovery]: Under normal conditions, wound healing speed increases by 50%, and mana recovery efficiency increases by 50%. When combined with the Life Affinity characteristic, the recovery effect can reach twice that of an ordinary Mage.

After reading, Brian felt incredibly powerful!

He then looked at the panels of his third son and fourth daughter, a hint of surprise and relief flashing in his eyes, thinking,

'Kane has Danger Perception, which might help him avoid many crises in combat in the future;

Lia's Illusion Mastery, Calm as Still Water, and the physical characteristic of Rapid Recovery mean she might become a specialized Illusion Mage in the future.'

'Moreover, Lia possesses Second-Tier Mage Talent, allowing her to absolutely stably break through to Level 4.'

'That also means I can 100% break through to Level 4 Mage. A Level 4 Mage is a legendary existence in other worlds.'

'Indeed, daughters are truly my little darlings!'

Thinking of this, Brian couldn't help but smile.

He gently walked to the bed where Lucia and Emily were resting.

Looking at their sleeping faces, which held happy smiles,

and the two babies quietly lying beside them,

a feeling of warmth and contentment enveloped his heart.

"My dears, you've worked hard."

Brian murmured softly,

Then, using gentle magic, he lightly covered them and the babies with a protective shield, ensuring they could have a peaceful sleeping environment.

After doing all this, Brian tiptoed out of the room and closed the door.

Brian finally had time to think about his bloodline descendants.

He noticed a situation.

That is, all of his children had Mage Talent.

Logically, it shouldn't be possible for every one of them to have Mage Talent.

Then, there's only one explanation!

The Bloodline Jade!

It must have a hidden function.

Currently, judging by the gestation period and my Mage Talent at the time,

it should be that the offspring's Mage Talent is at least one level lower than my own talent.

This should be the most reasonable explanation.

As for the mother's influence, it's probably there.

Otherwise, it would be impossible to explain why Alice's two consecutive children both had Third-level Mage Talent, while Lucia's first child had Second-Tier Mage Talent.

However, this conjecture can only be confirmed later by increasing their talent levels.

Currently, the paternal influence is largely confirmed, while the maternal influence is still undetermined.

Just then, Spirit Eye's voice echoed in his mind:

"creator, all affairs within the territory are running normally, but there's a small matter that requires your decision."

Brian raised an eyebrow slightly and asked,

"What is it?"

"The magic sensing array on the southern border of the territory has detected an unknown magical fluctuation.

Its current intensity is not high but is continuously increasing.

We need you to decide whether to send out a reconnaissance team to investigate."

Spirit Eye quickly projected the detailed information into Brian's vision, including the frequency, direction, and possible source analysis of the magic fluctuation.

Brian's gaze sharpened, and after a moment of thought, he said,

"Don't rush to send out a reconnaissance team yet.

Have the magic sensing array on the border continuously monitor this magical fluctuation.

At the same time, activate the level 4 intelligent robots within the territory.

Station 10 level 4 intelligent robots at each sentry post on every city wall.

Additionally, send me the detailed information about this magical fluctuation; I'll see if I can find some clues from it."

Spirit Eye immediately responded,

"Understood, creator. I will arrange it right away."

Before long, Spirit Eye sent the compiled information to Brian.

After careful examination, Brian discovered that the magical fluctuation seemed to contain a very ancient elemental power.

"This elemental power... seems very ancient?" Brian murmured to himself.

"It seems I still need to send intelligent robots to investigate."

Subsequently, Brian decided to send 100 level 4 intelligent robots to the border to check the situation.

Brian issued instructions to the robot legion through Spirit Eye.

The level 4 intelligent robots quickly formed into squads, advancing towards the southern border of the territory with efficient and precise movements.

Their metal casings reflected a cold gleam in the sunlight,

like an unstoppable steel torrent.

While the robot legion was departing,

Brian was not idle.

He returned to his study,

and began poring over data on various magical creatures and wandering Mages,

trying to find information that matched the unknown magical fluctuation.

His gaze was focused and sharp, not missing any potential clue.

As time passed, the robot legion gradually approached the area where the magical fluctuation appeared.

They performed a comprehensive scan and analysis of the surrounding environment using advanced sensors and detection equipment.

Before long, Spirit Eye's voice once again echoed in Brian's mind:

"creator, the robot legion has reached the designated area. They detected that the magical fluctuation seems to be emanating from a hidden cave in the sea."

Upon hearing this news, Brian frowned slightly.

He felt that hidden caves in the sea often concealed unknown dangers and secrets.

But for the safety of the territory, he had to find out the source of this magical fluctuation.

So, he decisively issued new instructions:

"Have the robot legion continue to approach that cave for more in-depth detection.

At the same time, activate 10,000 level 4 intelligent robots and deploy them on the southern city wall. If any abnormal situation is detected, provide immediate support."

Spirit Eye quickly relayed Brian's instructions to the robot legion,

and simultaneously arranged for 10,000 level 4 intelligent robots, which had already been produced, had weapons installed, and were stored in the Mage Tower's spatial cabinet, to be taken out, activated, and deployed on the southern city wall.

Upon receiving the instructions, the robot legion on reconnaissance approached the hidden cave even more cautiously.

They used their detection equipment to conduct a detailed scan and analysis of the cave's interior.

Just as the robot legion was about to enter the cave,

a much stronger magical fluctuation suddenly erupted from within the cave.