First, two 3rd-level Spells were rewarded, both of which have unique offensive characteristics.
Among them, the effect of Snow Rainstorm is to create severe frost weather in a designated local area through Magic to weaken, hinder, and harm the enemy.
Compared to the one-time Fireball Technique, Snow Rainstorm, also a 3rd-level Spell, is not a spell that pursues instant high bursts but is more like a persistent field technique whose core value lies in changing the battlefield environment.
Any enemy within it will receive a continuous cold debuff during the spell’s duration, and those with relatively weak Constitution will also suffer ongoing damage from the icy Magic Power.
At the same time, flame Magic effects within it will also be suppressed, making it a good restriction for enemies proficient in flame abilities.
Of course, it must be recognized that to fully exert the effect of this spell, the Caster needs to choose the right timing and location to execute it, otherwise it might be half the effort for minimal results.
Also, casting Snow Rainstorm requires the Caster to maintain focus, and under other pressures, there’s a risk of interrupted Casting, but this should be relatively manageable for Gauss.
He brings his own focus Talent and equipment.
The other spell, "Vampire’s Touch," Gauss is also not unfamiliar with.
In fact, he had thought of buying this spell before, but unfortunately, he couldn’t find this Spellbook in the towns he passed by, as Vampire’s Touch is not a very common spell.
It’s very difficult to learn, even a Caster with enough level might still get stuck at its learning threshold after obtaining the Spellbook.
However, now that the illustrated book has rewarded this spell, it saves Gauss the trouble of learning it himself.
Since it is said that this spell is extremely hard to learn, it naturally has its reasons, and Gauss is not a pretentious person; he’s naturally willing to save some energy.
Vampire’s Touch can make Gauss stronger in battlefield sustainability.
Normally, this is a somewhat contradictory spell because although it can steal the enemy’s Life Energy, it requires the Caster to be on the front lines and engage in close combat with the enemy.
Most people who have been Mages probably know that most Mages are frail, making a frail Caster charge to the front lines for melee is tantamount to suicide.
"Luckily, I’m not a frail Mage."
Gauss sighed in relief.
This close-range contact attack, causing shadow damage and plundering Life Energy to heal himself, is very suitable for Gauss.
He happens to be a Close Combat Mage who likes to pierce the enemy lines.
The existence of Vampire’s Touch can further enhance his survival and counterattack capabilities in prolonged battles and perilous situations.
"What a pity..."
Gauss felt a bit regretful in his heart.
He realized he lacked a means to interconvert Life Energy, stamina, and Magic Power.
Once he obtains this conversion mechanism, he will be terrifyingly strong.
Imagine, facing a vast army of goblins, Vampire’s Touch could continuously steal Life Energy from the goblins.
Meanwhile, the effect of the title "Bloodthirsty" can also draw in recovery for stamina.
He can use the "Special Stomach" Talent to quickly replenish Magic Power and stamina by ingesting Magic Stone fragments.
Many means of supply and endurance could allow him to continuously draw supplies of "Life Energy," "stamina," and "Magic Power" from the outside world. If he breaks down the barriers between these three types of energy and forms a freely convertible capability, it means he will have a huge trinity basic energy pool.
By then, if he gets hurt, he can convert excess stamina and Magic Power for healing.
If he depletes Magic Power, he can continuously replenish it through Vampire’s Touch and the Bloodthirsty trait.
When he can no longer wield a sword, the other two types of energy can supply conversion.
He will become a perpetual motion machine that never stops.
The scenario of being besieged and killed by a massive swarm of monsters, where too many ants kill an elephant, will no longer exist for him.
"Thump, thump!"
Thinking about this, he couldn’t help but feel his heart race a little.
If he could truly unify these energies, wouldn’t he then be a true "monster"?
"I need to think about this carefully."
Gauss knew this might not be easy to achieve, but it still didn’t stop him from striving towards it.
Now, let’s look at the Attribute points.
This time, the reward for 10,000 kills generously gave a full four points.
They are Strength, Agility, Constitution, and Charm.
The importance of Strength and Constitution needs no further explanation.
Strength can further increase his explosive power, and Constitution is crucial for the vast majority of Professions.
Agility can enhance bodily coordination and aid in close combat.
Charm, another point was added...
If Gauss remembers correctly, some time ago, he just temporarily added points due to equipping the Lunar Robe.
He looked at the Attribute Panel.
"Charm: 13(11)→13(12)"
Alright, the final value hasn’t changed significantly, only his personal Charm base value, that is, the real Attribute increased from 11 to 12.
Strength: 12→13
Agility: 10→11
Constitution: 11→12
Intelligence: 16(15)
Perception: 10
Charm: 13(11)→13(12)
As for the last reward, the Talent "Flight Instinct."
Gauss felt it a bit.
It was already active in his body.
Unlike intuitive Attribute bonuses.
This Racial Talent is literally as understood.
It enhances his flight-related abilities.
Including but not limited to reducing the Magic Power consumption of all kinds of Flight Spells, reducing air friction on the body surface, improving maximum flight speed, and various combat responses in the sky.
The "Flying Skill" grants him flying capabilities through acquired learning, while the Flight Instinct can transform this acquired ability into something akin to an innate capability and Talent.
Thinking of Flying Skill, Gauss suddenly felt a bit tempted.
It felt as if an invisible pair of translucent wings had suddenly grown on his back, as if he was born to belong to the sky.
Gauss finished receiving this reward and let out a long breath.
This was quite a fruitful harvest.
Indeed, it’s worthy of the reward for 10,000 kills.
He then focused his attention back on the battlefield in front of him; there were no more signs of life in the camp that had suffered the Fireball Technique attack.
That Fireball Technique had cleaned up nicely.
Although the main goal of this operation, namely gathering 10,000 monster kills, had been achieved, Gauss still didn’t plan to stop.
Just as Gauss and his companions finished inspecting the scene and were preparing to regroup with Serdur and others, and then head to the next Jackal-Wolf People camp.
"Boom!!!"
With an ear-splitting explosion coming from afar, the ground beneath them trembled.
"Gauss? Did you release another Fireball Technique?" Aaliyah turned in surprise to the Gauss beside her.
"What do you think?"
Gauss spread his hands in resignation.
Wasn’t he just beside them?
He didn’t have the capability to create a duplicate Gauss to go release a Fireball Technique.
"Could it be an earthquake?" Albena murmured.
"It sounds more like an explosion, probably some distance away from us," Gauss analyzed.
"Should we go investigate?" Ying looked at Gauss.
"Here’s the plan: you go back and regroup with Serdur and the others first. I’ll use Flying Skill to fly over and have a look," Gauss thought and said. "You all wait here for me to come back."
Actually, both Ying and he possessed reconnaissance abilities, and Ying’s were even more stealthy.
But his combat power was stronger, and the flight ability provided him a more flexible and varied escape route, especially after gaining the Talent "Flight Instinct," his flight speed should improve considerably.
So he decided to go check it out himself.
After all, he hadn’t forgotten that this place with Jackal-Wolf People was suspected to be linked to the powers of the Demon Lord Yenogu.
"Maybe I should go with you?"
"I’ll be back quickly," Gauss waved.
"Then be careful."
Under the watchful eyes of Aaliyah and others, his body slowly levitated.
Gauss quickly ascended into the sky.
Putting on the Eagle Eye monocular, his body seemed to be thrust out by a strong force toward the direction of the explosion’s origin.
He kept feeling that the explosion he had just heard didn’t seem to be caused by Magic; on closer inspection, it even felt a bit familiar.