My Skill Bar is Full of Monster Skills

Chapter 476 - 258: Impending Storm

"Mr. Rein, generally speaking, Necromancy Crystals are only collected by those cults that once worshipped the god of death," Countess Jessica immediately began to narrate.

"But in reality, sects related to the god of death have long declined, and Necromancy Crystals have not been mentioned in a long time. According to the records of ancient Continental manuscripts, whether it was the Second Divine War or subsequent minor conflicts among the Divine Beings, the ancient god of death never reappeared."

"Now, since Siegfried and the organization behind him are starting to recharge the Necromancy Crystals, it indicates that the opposing side likely has a demigod or even a new god controlling a part of the god of death’s divinity."

Raine nodded; Henry had mentioned this situation to him before.

However, there were slight differences; Henry spoke of the avatar of an evil god, while the Countess Jessica in front of him mentioned a demigod or new god.

"Madam, what does charging entail?" Laisa asked curiously from the side.

"Necromancy Crystals were extensively collected by churches worshipping the god of death in ancient times, but since this is so far in the past, even with only a minor daily dissipation of energy, it has led to its efficacy being only partially preserved."

"Siegfried and his people, after excavating and collecting them, need to recharge them."

"I see." Raine nodded.

In this light, during the previous battle at Lankote Snowfield, the opposing side was indeed collecting fragments of Necromancy Crystals and synthesizing Necromancy Crystals.

And this time, when he came to Warwick City, it was by pure coincidence that he disrupted their Necromancy Crystal charging ceremony.

"Next, I fear the Valzeg Continent will be in turmoil, especially for mid-sized and small kingdoms like our Fadir Wetland Kingdom, which might completely fall into the flames of war."

At this point, Countess Jessica sighed.

"So serious?" Laisa’s eyes widened and exclaimed softly, "Doesn’t the strongest Urein Empire care about this?"

"The strength of the Urein Empire is undoubtedly formidable, but as long as the organization behind Siegfried is not foolish, they won’t cause trouble within the empire’s territory."

"In fact, the Urein Empire desires chaos among the kingdoms; then, the current legendary emperor Taros III might expand and thus completely ascend to demigodhood, perhaps."

"Legendary emperor?" Raine raised his eyebrows in surprise.

Due to his rapid improvement in strength, in reality, Raine’s familiarity with the continent is mostly limited to the surroundings of the Soladin Kingdom.

Even the Iron Hills were specifically studied before coming here.

Iron Hills, in terms of continental position, are about the same as the Soladin Kingdom, both located in the north-central part of the continent, together just a small patch on the continental map.

"Yes, it’s said that five years ago, he was already at the peak of the legendary tier. As long as he achieves an Extraordinary Level Accomplishment to obtain a divine spark, he will smoothly enter demigodhood."

"Extraordinary Achievement?"

Raine found that the degree of Countess Jessica’s erudition in front of him is almost unparalleled in his life.

Perhaps Henry’s aunt, Eldest Princess Leonore, might not be inferior to the Countess.

But on the one hand, he had only briefly met Leonore and had never discussed related contents; on the other hand, unless both parties were familiar to a certain extent, some sensitive topics might not be delved into.

And precisely because he saved the York Clan this time, complemented by saving Aaron before, the Countess in front of him, also a level ten Mage, poured out her insights and her judgments on the future situation.

"Yes, for instance, the expansion of the Urein Empire to an unprecedented territory is considered an Extraordinary Achievement."

"And I heard that in recent years, due to Continental Covenants restricting actions against surrounding kingdoms, the Urein Empire has dispatched massive elites to the Underdark and has already established a sturdy foothold."

"So impressive!" Laisa exclaimed with wide eyes.

"Indeed impressive." Raine couldn’t help but nod.

"Therefore, if various mid-sized and small kingdoms fall into war and chaos, the Urein Empire would only be too delighted."

"At that time, under the guise of quelling rebellion, they can extensively seize land, and using a gentler method, they can seek noble proxies within the kingdoms, and slowly consume them opportunistically."

Upon hearing this, Raine couldn’t help recalling descriptions from history textbooks in his past life, clearly showing that what Jessica said was not mere alarmism but had actually happened multiple times.

At this moment, Raine suddenly thought of something and asked:

"By the way, Madam, I’ve heard of a renowned Mage organization ’Violet Castle.’ Do they not intervene either?"

"Violet Castle is a neutral organization; generally, it only intervenes in cases affecting planar invasions, such as demon invasions from the Bottomless Abyss or devil invasions from the Nine Hells."

At this point, Jessica paused, revealing a smile that suggested a certain reminiscing, "Actually, my mentor, Ing Simmons, is a registered Mage of Violet Castle. In that case, I also count as a Mage from the Violet Castle lineage."

Hmm?

Raine immediately froze!

He hadn’t expected that the Countess in front of him was also a Mage associated with Violet Castle.

Raine initially intended to inquire about the necklace, but the words stopped at his lips.

"I’ve heard that only Extraordinary Level Mages would receive an invitation?"

"Under normal circumstances, yes. Another exception is if the mentor itself is a Mage from Violet Castle, one might follow the mentor to the floating city. I once stayed in my mentor’s laboratory for two years back then."