Training (2)

Today, I have set my sight on mastering my magic. I will take one week from the physical training, as my magic mastery is pathetic. Devil Magic is only at the Adept-Ranked Mastery, which is pretty low, and my Norse Magic is only at Novice, though I only know Lightning Rune.

One huge advantage of that I am Head of the House, besides that I can do whatever I want, is that I don't need to participate in all those formal events, especially the Young Devil Gathering, where descendants of Four Satans are flaunting their little strength and a huge ego.

Though not much longer, when the coup would be successful, all of them would be dead or end up as experiment material.

I went to the library; it was one of my favorite places at the Fuerig Castle at all, thought before I went there, I noticed someone waiting for me, it was Borke.

Borke was General of Gremory Legions, a middle-aged devil with rather an ordinary appearance, jet black hair. Still, his crimson eyes were genuinely terrifying, complemented with that massive scar over his right eye; he gave an authentic warrior general vibe.

"My Lord."

Bowed Borke after noticing me.

[Name: Borke Zagan

Race: Pure-Blooded Devil - Bloodline: Zagan

Occupation: General of Gremory Legions

Age: 456

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Class: Ultimate

Demonic Power: 196

Strength: 72

Agility: 69

Vitality: 50]

As I used a scan of Architect on him, I saw that he was on the upper scale of the Ultimate-Class. While mainly magically focused, his body was already on the High-Class level itself, and his Demonic Energy reserves were also pretty high.

He was one of the strongest Ultimate-Class devils I had under my command. Overall, I thought I had around 5.

"How is the training of our legions going with the usage of [Devil outer Body Tempering Method] I gave to you?"

I ask him.

"Very good, it is precious, and I predict within five years of training, I believe I can raise all Low-Class Devils, with low magic potential to reach Middle-Class. Also, I have been working on the other orders you gave me, and first preparations are already complete."

Reported General Borke.

"Hmm... We need to buy more factories that produce military supplies. War is coming soon, and this will be the greatest opportunity to expand our influence and wealth. Also, continue to fortify the territory. We are on the edge of the demilitarized zone; when the war starts, we would need to withstand most attacks from Fallen."

I said quietly. The Great War was of many opportunities. Currently, there were around 20 years till it would erupt, and almost none of the noble Families were anticipating full-out war. Maybe some, I heard Great King Zekram started some military drills, similar to Archduke Agares and Lucifer.

Some of them were already beginning to notice rising tensions, and soon enough, the war would erupt. And it was then I asked a question myself. What was a better opportunity to make out a ton of money. A lot of Soul Coins would flow into my pocket.

Because of that, I was currently using every Soul Coin available to me to buy all production lines or factories that focus on making weapons, magical ammunition, and other necessities needed for war. This would expand my influence enormously, as when everyone noticed that the war was inevitable, the need for weapons and armors and other things would rise drastically. And what was best, I would be holding a monopoly over weapon and armor production in the Underworld.

"We have started building Magic Tower all around the territory and Fortresses on strategical places. All around, the fortification is going very well."

Overall I was satisfied with the progression of my territory. After hearing the reports, I went to the library and took around twenty books on Devil Magic and ten on Norse Magic and started studying.

While Devil Magic was pretty easy to cast, it had one defect. It had a high requirement on spells if you don't know proper techniques and methods of casting, which means, for example. You can cast a simple Fireball Spell, even without knowing mechanics, as you imagine Fireball, and consumption would be 1 unit of Demonic Energy.

But... suppose you know the proper technique and methods of casting and inner working of spellcraft. In that case, you can reduce the consumption of Demonic Energy and even enhance the spell, all of just 0,1 units of Demonic Energy.

So, all devils who had magic as their primary form of combat would spend hours learning proper casting methods and techniques to lower the consumption of Demonic Energy.

In truth, learning magic wasn't like it was presented... many would think about casting spells, experimenting, making explosions... nople.

The reality was different.

Mastering magic is instead the opposite. I spent more than 14 hours a day in the library, memorizing casting methods, spell construction models, and reading magic books, and recording them to Architect's memory, which was also my memory, as he was fused with my soul.

After more than ten days spent learning Devil Magic techniques and casting methods, it was a bit longer than I originally planned; as I dwelled into depths of the arcane, I cannot stop, fortunately, or unfortunately, time would say.

Currently, I was casting some simple spells with the usage of Devil Magic. Mainly elemental ones, as they were easiest to use for Devils.

"Architect, how exactly is the consumption? I feel it is several times lower."

[Demonic Energy consumption lowered by another three times. According to the classification, your mastery over Devil Magic has reached Expert Level.]

"Good. According to your calculations, how much time would it take to reach Master-Ranked Mastery?"

[With cheat called A.I. Chip at least 5 years of serious magic training and study.]

"Tche. It is not cheating... you are a literary part of my soul. Even if annoying part of my soul."

[What is annoying are you, organics. Always thinking with emotions and not with logic. The flesh is weak.]

"Idiot... you are part of the flesh too."