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In the study of Mestlin Manor, Xiar locked himself inside as soon as he returned, repeatedly instructing the maid Eve not to enter and to keep watch outside for him.
He sat at the desk for a moment, unfolding a piece of parchment. The parchment was made from sheepskin, stretched tightly over a wooden frame, thinned with a knife, and dried into flat sheets. This type of paper was thicker than ordinary paper and had a noticeable rough texture.
Taking a deep breath, he retrieved a white Feather Pen, dipped it in ink, and began to draw. The memories from his body allowed him to easily master the use of this peculiar pen.
Then, an incredible scene unfolded. His right hand moved steadily across the parchment without a hint of tremor, every curve and straight line appearing remarkably precise, as if he were a seasoned Mapping Master!
"Truly astonishing!" Xiar felt a surge of excitement within him, but his earlier calm demeanor wavered, leading to mistakes in his drawing.
He set down the quill, his blue eyes wide with amazement; his hands had suddenly become incredibly nimble, almost like those of a pianist.
After several attempts, he confirmed that he had indeed entered the realm of Mapping. He could perfectly draw simple Blueprints according to the other party's methods, essentially manifesting basic Inheritance Factor images.
This meant depicting some mysterious inheritance hidden within living beings in the form of Blueprints. It was not merely a sketch of biological appearances but rather strange entities that bore no resemblance to any known life forms.
"However," he mused, "being at the entry level only allows me to draw basic Inheritance Factors. To delve into more complex or even complete biological Inheritance Factors requires at least proficiency."
He pondered for a moment before opening the last set of notes given to him, carefully flipping through each page.
"Totem Drawing manifests Inheritance Factors in Blueprint form, allowing for Source Power and rune filling. It serves as the framework for creating totems—the foundation of everything. There are four levels: Entry Level, Proficiency, Mastery, and Grandmaster."
The first page of the notes provided a simple introduction to the essence of Totem Drawing and its level classifications.
According to what was written, proficiency in Mapping was an essential skill for every true Spirit Master. This process involved transforming one's understanding of mysterious Inheritance Factors into personal knowledge, typically requiring several months or even longer.
The Master Level is different; it is a rank that only Spirit Masters engaged in the specialized Mapping industry need to possess. Others do not need to pursue it at all, and it is extremely difficult to achieve.
The game he played before was merely a casual one, and it was impossible to divide things so intricately. Each player only needed to cultivate their totem and upgrade it with gems until Super Evolution; there was no need to consider these matters.
"Everyone has a different understanding of the Inheritance Factor, and the patterns they draw will not be the same. This is precisely the core of inheritance and the foundation of a Spirit Master. Being able to recognize the essence of the Inheritance Factor will make cultivating totems incredibly easy."
Xiar was increasingly curious about what the so-called "Inheritance Factor" truly was. It clearly wasn't something like DNA from his previous life but something more mysterious and bizarre, akin to elements from a magical world.
In his speculative understanding, the Inheritance Factor was equivalent to the Divine Beast Bloodline flowing within living beings, while a Spirit Master could awaken this Bloodline, allowing it to evolve, reach Ultimate Evolution, and even Super Evolution, ultimately becoming an incredibly fearsome divine beast!
He spent the entire night studying this notebook, reading through it from beginning to end.
Unfortunately, it only recorded information related to Totem Drawing and did not include anything about how to cultivate totems. The author clearly intended to teach him other knowledge only after he learned Mapping.
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To the southwest of the estate lay Faraday Mine, which was also the family's source of wealth—a crucial territory where most of the family’s guard team was stationed.
This gold mine was backed by Moonlight Forest, surrounded by towering mountains that were unsuitable for human habitation or farming.
In fact, the Mestlin Family's territory was already considered quite rich and fertile compared to its surroundings.
Located southwest of Shining Gold Town, West Spring Fortress was also Field's family territory and marked the edge of the empire, serving as a defensive barrier for Shining Gold Town.
To its south lay the boundless Twilight Forest and Wogul Wasteland, where fierce beasts would often emerge. Every few years, large groups of Beast Tides would assault the fortress!
A family Patrol Team returned from their rounds, having taken down several careless wild wolves along the way. On the flatbed cart they were pulling behind them lay several carcasses of their prey, exuding a strong smell of blood.
Although patrols were conducted regularly, Forest Wolves and Forest Bears still ran rampant, making it impossible to eradicate them completely.
Just as they reached the entrance of the family estate, they suddenly spotted a familiar figure standing there with a smile, blocking their path and asking, "Where is Uncle Marcus?"
"Good day, young master." The captain, who was leading the group, quickly dismounted and, after bowing, respectfully replied, "Lord Marcus is currently at the mine and is expected to return by this afternoon. Is there something you wish to discuss with him?"
"Nothing much, I just wanted to learn some martial skills from him. They might come in handy for the upcoming assessment at the Imperial Royal Academy," Xiar said with a smile, appearing quite amiable and not at all like a typical noble.
The captain was momentarily taken aback, then immediately displayed a flattering expression. "Young master, would you like me to take you there?"
After all, this young man was the future head of the family, and as a member of that family, he naturally wanted to align himself with such an influential figure.
"Um, no need. I'll wait until he returns," Xiar waved his hand. Under the captain's regretful gaze, he parted ways with the Patrol Team and did not actively seek out Lord Marcus.
With the entrance examination for the Imperial Royal Academy drawing closer, Baron Bougiano did not allow him to roam freely. Fortunately, the Baron was rarely home; otherwise, he wouldn't even have time to visit Bruce in town.
He returned to his study and casually opened a few books to browse through them.
The writing system in this world was neither Latin nor Square Characters; it resembled the minority languages of the Flowering Family... Tibetan.
Moreover, it was somewhat complex, with more grammatical and stylistic requirements.
"Fortunately, I've integrated their language; otherwise, learning it would be quite troublesome," Xiar thought with some relief as he earnestly flipped through the thick volumes in his hands.
He now knew he was in the Harrison Empire, but it was merely a casual game; no one would seriously study its lore. His quest tasks were all automated with a bit of currency spent; he had no idea what specific plot developments existed.
The only thing he remembered was the division of major factions in the game world: the entire realm was split into two large continents. These continents were ruled by three major Empires: Harrison, Lorensath, and Atlan.
As for anything else... can you remember the names of minor characters in the background stories when playing games like League of Legends or Warcraft?
After racking his brain without success, Xiar opened the window and leaned out for some fresh air to clear his mind.
A gentle breeze brushed against him as he gazed at the endless trees of Moonlight Forest in the distance. The fresh air carried an unknown floral fragrance.
A winding path through the woods led to Faraday Mine—the only road there—and faintly in the distance, he could hear the sound of hooves.
Moments later, a squad of Cavalry rushed in from the distance.
The leader rode a black steed, clad in dark armor that accentuated his imposing physique. His long brown hair was tied back in a ponytail. Upon seeing him, the others smiled and waved, one of them removing a leather glove to greet him.
Xiar quickly waved his hand to signal them to wait, hurrying out of the study and running towards them.
"What’s wrong, young master?" Marcus asked, looking at the approaching boy with a gentle smile.
As the foremost warrior under the Baron, he had earned great military achievements for the family and held a high status within it, not needing to bow to someone like Xiar, the heir.
However, he had never married or had children and had come to regard Xiar as his own. He maintained a stern demeanor in front of outsiders but was warm and accommodating with the boy, indulging his whims.
"Uncle Marcus, I feel too weak right now. I wanted to ask you how I can quickly improve my speed and strength," Xiar asked shyly.
"Ha ha! Muscles are a man's romance! Young master, you finally took the initiative to speak up!"
Marcus laughed heartily, jumping down from his black steed as the groom hurried over to take the horse away.
He walked up to Xiar, his tall frame looming like a wall, imparting a heavy sense of pressure on the boy.
"Come with me; I've already prepared everything for you!"
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