Chapter 229 Shadow Monster Trap

In Leon's original expectation, the shadow monster trap was roughly equivalent to a trap.

As we all know, traps are generally not too big.

However……

When he finally saw the shadow monster trap at the foot of the southern mountains surrounded by a group of guards and mages, Leon was quite shocked.

He felt that his previous train of thought might have a slightly metaphysical meaning.

Who says traps can’t be big?

Maybe things like bear traps are not big, but this is a shadow-catching monster!

not to mention……

Shadow monsters should theoretically be classified as magical creatures. If you want to trap magical creatures, you will naturally use magic circuits.

Obviously, the larger the area, the less difficult it is to draw the magic circuit.

This is just like a chip. The more precise it is, the more difficult it will be.

There is obviously a slight difference in difficulty between engraving runes on something the size of a fingernail and engraving runes directly on a square.

There is no shortage of land in Antolia today.

What's more, the shadow monster is the thing that the lord wants to catch, so...how should I put it?

From a distance, its area and building scale are somewhat outrageous.

Located in the center is a tower over twenty meters tall.

It is engraved with various lines that sparkle with various colors of light. At first glance, it is a masterpiece created by ancient magic.

There are also a large number of soldiers patrolling around the shadow monster trap, which is even more stringent than the old city of Thorn Ridge.

"The nightmare fuel that can attract shadow monsters is stored in that tower."

Albert enthusiastically took the initiative to introduce: "The walls of that high tower are engraved with magic script circuits that function like 'release', which can spread the breath of nightmare fuel to dozens of kilometers away, thus attracting More shadow monsters.”

"It's equivalent to a bait." Leon concluded.

"right!"

Albert nodded quickly.

"Your Majesty, please take a look."

"There are many low stone piles with a pyramidal structure around the tower. Those stone piles are made of warm stones, and then the Antolian mages and wizard apprentices inscribed on their surfaces the words "Lapp". The magic circuit is very similar to the Rook Stone."

Look in the direction of Albert's finger.

A large, densely packed building that is less than one meter high but looks like a miniature pyramid, with the central tower as the center and extending outwards.

"As you know, the main reason why the Lapluk Stone Stele can release a holy light barrier is because of the 'Holy Light' magic text you personally engraved on it."

"Whenever this magic text is activated, it is enough to affect all the surrounding magic factors with light element attributes, thus forming a defensive barrier that can cover the entire Thorn Ridge. This is actually the essential principle of those warm stone traps. .”

"The reason for the birth of the shadow monster has always been a point of great dispute among many mages, but the mages have already reached a consensus on the cold and depressing dark attributes of the shadow monster itself.

"The two elements of light and darkness are essentially in a relationship of unity of opposites. Therefore, under the design of the mage apprentice, whenever a shadow monster approaches, the cold aura emanating from the shadow monster will destroy it. These magic circuits are activated, thereby trapping the shadow monster in place using the exact opposite magical factor that it fears."

Albert finished speaking in one breath, then looked expectantly at Leon, who looked curious.

"Each warm stone square tower can only capture one shadow monster at a time?"

"right!"

Albert replied: "However, there are hundreds of warm stone square towers here!"

"As long as the mages continue to consume their mental power and use magic to reduce their mental power below a certain threshold, they can see the existence of the shadow monster in the blurred field of vision, and then seal it in the container, so... …These warm stone square towers can actually be used repeatedly!”

"And what surprises me is that in fact, the more traps are triggered, the breath of nightmare fuel will be mixed with a hint of light element magic that the shadow monster does not like. So it stands to reason that these warm stone square towers Utilization should not exceed 60 percent.”

“However, in reality, the utilization rate can reach 100%!”

Hearing this, a strange color flashed in Leon's eyes.

In just an instant, the world in sight changed color.

Countless shadow monsters trapped in the traps were wailing miserably and violently colliding with the magic cages formed by light attribute magic factors.

After observing for a long time, Leon felt that he seemed to understand the reason for the high utilization rate.

The mentality of the shadow monster is probably a bit similar to treasure hunting.

The more traps are triggered, the stronger the interference caused by the magic factor of light element mixed with the nightmare fuel.

This can actually make many shadow monsters yearn for it even more.

after all……

The greater the risk, the greater the reward.

Just like the gold mine in the Sunken Wood Forest, all gold diggers are aware of the existence of tree guards in the Sunken Wood Forest.

But they still rushed forward without hesitation.

Because the existence of tree guards actually enhances the credibility of the existence of the gold mine to a certain extent.

In the same way, the more traps there are, the more the shadow monsters feel that if they can successfully approach the bait, they can achieve growth in strength with the help of the bait.

This makes perfect sense!

Very reasonable!

"Well done!" Leon couldn't help but sigh.

With a sufficient number of shadow monsters, I can continue my exploration of the ancient archives.

Leon didn't know what fraction of the entire ancient archives the area he was exploring now accounted for.

But what he knows is that whether it is a shadow manipulator or a land compactor, whether it is a scientific instrument or the ancient magic text he obtained from the ancient archives, they have all brought considerable help to his farming career.

The land was improved, the black fog was dispelled, and ancient magic even appeared in front of the Antolian mage for the first time.

so……

Leon is actually really looking forward to it. After he completely dispels the black fog in the ancient archives, what will be presented to him?

Is it the reason why the ancestors disappeared, or is it some kind of technology that can change this era?

Leon doesn't know.

But what he knows is that he must speed up his exploration of the ancient archives!

"Your Majesty the Marquis!"

However, Albert's words interrupted his thoughts. Leon turned back and looked at his teacher with a hint of confusion.

"That...magic academy..."

At this moment, Albert's eyes flashed with an extremely eager light.

besides……