"As for the mana crystals… they naturally contain non-elemental magical energy and are generally used to charge staves."
"Kind of like a power bank? But a non-elemental magic source is indeed very useful for you."
"Whether it's enhancing the Vision's power or modifying the Evil Eye, these crystals should have a strong effect."
"However, since we haven't unlocked the Sorcery module yet, there's no need to think that far ahead."
Ryen clapped his hands, looking at Ningguang who had returned, and said softly:
"The most important thing right now is arranging the perfect spell setup for my staffs!"
Hearing this, everyone temporarily put aside their curiosity about the Sorcery module.
After thinking for a moment, Jean asked with curiosity:
"Ryen, what kind of spells are you planning to equip?"
Taking the spellbooks, Ryen replied with a grin:
"A Master-level staff naturally needs Master-level spells."
"First, Lich's Barrier—that effect is already on par with Master-level, so it stays."
"My Black Hole also stays."
"As for the Exploding Fireball… I won't use that. That ring can be swapped out for you guys."
"First… equip a Master-level Summoning spell to summon the Ice and Snow Guard Legion."
"Then, for the utility spell, it should be the Annihilation Beam. Its effect is extremely strong, even capable of destroying bedrock."
"Used properly, it can even function as a deadly ultimate skill."
"As for the final spell…"
Ryen paused, frowning slightly as he looked at the two books in his hands.
One was Ice and Snow Cloud Chariot.
The other was Suffocating Mist.
The Ice and Snow Cloud Chariot grants Ryen flight and extremely high damage…
Almost the strongest among Master-level spells.
But Suffocating Mist…
Its blindness effect is at Law-level, something even Celestia would struggle to dodge.
Its damage may not be the highest, but it is definitely one of the most practical spells.
Yae had even used a Suffocating Mist spell scroll to interfere with the Raiden Shogun before, showing just how powerful the spell is.
Yet after some thought, Ryen decisively chose the Ice and Snow Cloud Chariot.
The reasoning was the same as his pursuit of elemental power.
Whether it's strong or not doesn't matter to him.
What matters for a lifetime is whether it looks cool.
In Teyvat, Ryen's strength is enough to handle any enemy.
In the MC world, Ryen's true confidence comes from his understanding of this world.
Even if we talk about truly powerful weapons…
Master-level staves aren't Ryen's real foundation.
The draw-sword powered by spatial force, the mass-equalizing nukes…
Which isn't stronger than a Master-level staff?
So naturally, the Ice and Snow Cloud Chariot, which allows flight and looks cool, was the first choice.
Seeing Ryen put aside the more practically powerful Suffocating Mist, Lumine was a bit puzzled:
"Ryen, Suffocating Mist is stronger than the Ice and Snow Cloud Chariot. I even used a scroll of that spell to trap the Raiden Shogun before."
"Forced blindness—no one can dodge it!"
Ryen shrugged.
"I know, but it doesn't matter."
"Huh?"
Lumine scratched her cheek, slightly confused.
Lisa smiled and gently patted Lumine, saying:
"For him, whether a spell is powerful doesn't matter. What Ryen cares about is whether it looks cool."
"Obviously, the flying Ice and Snow Cloud Chariot looks far cooler than the pitch-black Suffocating Mist."
Ryen looked completely self-assured.
"What else? Do you want to wave your staff elegantly and release a spell that's secretly deadly, or just cast a dark cloud of smoke?"
"The Ice and Snow Cloud Chariot looks amazing. You saw it in action against the Snow Queen—there's no reason not to pick such a celestial, flying ability, right?"
Lisa chuckled and nudged Ryen.
"Not everyone has your strength. For us, power is the thing we should pursue most."
"Hurry up and equip your staff—we're waiting."
Ryen shrugged and finally retrieved his Thunderous Staff.
This was the first time Miko had ever seen this one-of-a-kind Master-level staff.
On the way over, after hearing Lumine praise it multiple times, Miko still didn't have a concrete impression.
But now, seeing it with her own eyes, she understood.
This staff…
couldn't simply be described as a mere artifact.
The dense, uncontainable Thunder element seemed to call out to her.
From her heart to her body, every cell in Miko felt compelled forward.
This staff could allow her to truly become a god of war, to evolve.
However, Miko didn't have an extreme pursuit of strength.
She only sighed in awe:
"So this is the legendary Master-level staff… its power is visible even to the naked eye."
Ryen placed the staff gently onto the Arcane Workbench, smiling:
"Not strong enough yet. Once I finish switching all my spells, it'll be even stronger."
With that, Ryen inserted the prepared spellbooks into the Arcane Workbench.
Binding and swapping spells was actually very simple.
Ryen had no hesitation.
Apart from Lich's Barrier and Black Hole, the other spells were honestly not something Ryen cared about.
After all, a Master-level staff without Master-level spells would be boring!
Besides, even if he regretted it later, he could always swap them back.
It was merely a matter of placing spellbooks—no technical skill required.
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