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Levin was secretly puzzled; those were clearly the symbols of "Intelligence" in several major destinies in a turn-based game thirty years later.
"Could it be..."
He frowned, trying to change to a hollow voice, and recited a strange line in an aria style:
"The celestial bodies keep secrets, and numbers connect the roots of all things."
But it remained silent, like a mist at the center of the universe;
"Listen to the silence, and you will know where the stars rest."
As soon as he finished speaking, the symbol of wisdom on the cover of the magic book emitted a dazzling light, and the entire magic book opened instantly, unleashing a powerful burst of magic that swept through the surroundings, disrupting everything in the room.
"How...how did you open this book?" Jaina exclaimed in shock. "This isn't magic!"
But Levin knew it was magic.
He roughly understood why the book bore the emblem of "intellect."
Why is that passage the password to unlock the emblem?
Because the one who most likely placed this emblem was himself.
Strictly speaking, it refers to my future self.
The reason he chose the [Intelligence] emblem is because only he, the transmigrator, can recognize this mark—of course, there is also a one in ten thousand chance that another person from the Starry Sky Railway world has transmigrated from the Harry Potter world.
And why was the incantation that activated it that inexplicable phrase?
That's because Levin wanted to guard against that one in ten thousand possibility.
That quote comes from a famous PV for Star Railway, titled "A Collection of Fables About the Stars," which uses a riddle-like figure to reveal the major star gods in the world's background.
That passage is a description of the Star God of Wisdom, the Venerable One of Knowledge.
At this point, it becomes clear why my future self chose this passage as a spell.
He wanted to ensure that only he would be able to immediately recall the incantation upon seeing the emblem.
And others, upon seeing the emblem, couldn't conceive of the incantation—even though that person came from the world of the Starry Sky Railway.
In this situation, keywords such as "intellectual knowledge," "erudite and respected," and "machine brain" become problematic.
But that passage was different; that PV used the words of an NPC to convey the inner workings of the world to the "players."
Even the Venerable Master himself might not have known this passage.
Once you decipher the secret behind the spell, the significance of this book becomes crystal clear.
That's how your future self communicates to your present self.
The Harry Potter timeline does not support long-distance time travel.
However, the Warcraft dimension containing the Bronze Dragonflight supports traveling back in time.
My future self will probably use this mechanism to make a special trip to World of Warcraft, and have Jaina pass this spellbook into my hands.
Even so, Levin is not yet ready to tell Jaina the real reason.
This is only natural.
As Jaina mentioned before, her time travel was also partly due to this book.
If Jaina knew now that it was the future Levin who kicked her from her homeland into a strange world, where she stayed for more than twelve years,
She's probably going to turn on you right there and then.
Before she transmigrated, her homeland and the entire continent of Lordaeron were on the verge of destruction due to the Scourge.
Even if I have the opportunity to return to my hometown in the future, who knows how much time will have passed since then?
What if she finds her hometown completely destroyed, with all her relatives and friends dead or injured?
Therefore, let's hold off on revealing the truth until the two are close enough.
Levin replied, "I saw this emblem when I was observing another world. It represents a deity that symbolizes [knowledge], which is why I came up with this incantation."
Jaina stared at him; the boy's eyes were full of innocence.
Yes, every word in that sentence is true; Levin didn't lie to her.
He was simply selectively revealing the facts.
The princess of Kul Tiras nodded: "A god symbolizing [wisdom]? I see, I understand. Perhaps this book really is related to another world, which also explains why the spells in this book are so unique."
"How is it different from other methods?" Levin asked curiously. "I'd like to hear the details."
Jaina smiled slightly: "Since you want to know, why don't you open the book and take a look?"
"Is it really possible?"
Even knowing that the book was most likely created by his future self, Levin still politely asked:
"This is your magic book."
For wizards and sorcerers, knowledge is power, so it's perfectly normal for spellcasters to be unwilling to share their unique spells.
But Jaina took it all in stride:
"I was able to possess this book in the first place because it chose me. Now that you can recite the incantation to open it, it means you are also destined to have it. Therefore, you naturally have the right to consult it at will."
"Then I won't be polite."
So Levin sat up straight and solemnly turned the pages of the book.
[You have opened the Book of Wisdom and gained a wealth of magical knowledge. Your understanding of magic has deepened, and your wizard level has increased by 2.]
You have mastered the new spells: [Spell Counter], [Stealth Step], [Anywhere Door], and [Teleportation]
You have obtained the [Seed of a Demiplane]
Because you have learned [Spell Counter], you have gained insights into spell defense. You have acquired the feat [Protection School Specialization], and the metamagic feat [Spell Ascension]
[Protection School Specialization: You are proficient in Protection School spells. As you level up your Wizard class, you will gradually learn all the core spells of the Protection School.]
[Spell Counterspell: 3rd level Protection. You attempt to interrupt a creature casting a spell. You need a basic understanding of the opponent's spell. If the opponent casts a higher-level spell, the counterspell may fail.]
[Stealth Step: 2nd Ring Conjuration Spellcaster, you are surrounded by fleeting silver mist and teleported to an unused space that you can see.]
[Anywhere Door: 4th Ring Conjuration Spell. You can bring up to one companion and teleport yourself from your current location to any nearby location that can be precisely described. This location can be something you see, something you imagine, or something described by distance and direction.]
The higher the chances of a successful delivery, the more risky it is to go to a place you've only heard of.
[Spell Upgrade: A spell can be cast at a higher cost; this spell is then considered a higher-level spell. Upgraded spells gain additional effects.]
[Seed of Demiplane: A legendary artifact. When deployed, the Seed of Demiplane will immediately unfold and, under the control of its owner, transform a 1k radius space into a demiplane. The size of this demiplane will gradually increase over time.]
"That's it?"
This was Levin's first reaction after experiencing the rewards.
The Book of Wisdom truly lives up to its reputation as a treasure created by my future self.
Upon opening the document, Levin's find was quite substantial.
The level increased by 2 levels, and the LV9 wizard can access 5th-circle spells without enlightenment.
In addition, the spells they acquired were all extremely useful.
[Spell Counter] is best suited for research-oriented wizards like Levin, who have a broad range of knowledge.
The more a spellcaster understands the nature of a spell, the more power they can unleash its full potential.
Being unable to cast a crucial spell is a painful experience for any spellcaster.
Combined with spell upgrade techniques, it becomes the bane of any spellcaster.
As for [Stealth Step] and [Anywhere Door], they are both quite practical spatial spells.
【Ethereal Step】can not only be cast instantly, but also allows you to choose your landing point on the battlefield, completely overshadowing 【Blink】, the most popular short-range spatial spell among mages in World of Warcraft.
The movement of [Flash] is limited to planar coordinates, and you can only control the approximate teleportation distance, not the landing point. Its only advantage is that it can be cast instantly.
The "Anywhere Door" and "Teleportation" are superior alternatives to "Apparition" for short and long distances, respectively.
【Apparition】Can only move to places you've been before, and the spell is quite dangerous to cast.
The "Anywhere Door" and "Teleportation Spell" are not only safer, but also offer the freedom to choose the teleportation method, making them essential for both home and travel.
As for the [Seed of the Demiplane], it's a treasure that Levin wouldn't even dare to dream of at this stage.
Having a demiplane means having a base that can never be discovered by outsiders, a world that belongs only to you.
However, spells that can create demiplanes are all high-level spells.
The mage needs to reach the 8th ring to create a temporary demiplane passage, and the 9th ring to create a demiplane.
Only a legendary mage can truly create a stable, permanent demiplane.
And now, this treasure, which only a legendary mage could create, is in his hands.
Levin had already figured out how to use this [Seed of the Demiplane]
Once he got home, he immediately transformed the tower and the surrounding space into his own demiplane.
Normally, just leave it where it is.
If threatened, it can be hidden in a demiplane, providing protection far exceeding that of the [Loyal Heart Spell].
In addition, Levin can also use the [Mansion Technique] by relying on the demiplane.
This spell allows mages to return to their mansion to resupply even when exploring in the wild, turning a difficult adventure into a picnic in the park downstairs from your house.
But this mansion cannot appear out of thin air.
The caster needs to build their own mansion within a demiplane.
In short, for Levin, a demiplane and a personal space are basically the same thing.
In conclusion, Levin's acquisition of "The Book of Knowledge" can be considered a windfall.
But he was still not satisfied.
Because this book lacks the most crucial information—information from the future (2.9).
Before opening the book, Levin fully expected to receive a message from the future.
If we only focused on giving our past selves some benefits, our future selves would never have made things so complicated.