After repeatedly confirming that Nicholas had unintentionally become his Dark Servant, Rody turned to the magic notes to find an explanation. He speculated that the whole incredible event might just be a fortunate coincidence. Nicholas had cast the Dark Servant spell on himself, but unfortunately, he failed. Although Nicholas’ body accepted the spell, it lost its autonomous consciousness and became a 'masterless' Dark Servant. Nicholas' skeleton had no consciousness and remained motionless in the chamber, but when Rody’s blood unintentionally spilled on the skeleton, the master-servant contract was activated after over a century, recognizing Rody as its master and accepting his mental control. Although Rody wasn't entirely sure about this theory, he believed it to be mostly accurate.
"Well then, I've become a necromancer who can't practice necromancy in this world! I hope there is another masterless Dark Servant out there for me to command; otherwise, I can only summon you as my Dark Servant." Rody found that Nicholas' skeleton was very clumsy and only acted upon his specific commands, otherwise passively following him.
After giving Nicholas the nickname 'Skeleton No.1,' Rody started devising a plan to escape the chamber. However, his concerns didn't end there. Once outside, having 'Skeleton No.1' follow him would certainly lead him straight to the stake if seen. Perhaps leaving it in the chamber was the best option, but Rody felt pity for it – condemned to be an unwanted Dark Servant, sharing a fate as tragic as his own.
Despite numerous attempts, Rody couldn’t reach the exit standing on Skeleton No.1. Even with a Dark Servant, escaping was not easy. "Nicholas, don't you have any other ideas?" Rody perused the magic notes again, hoping to find another way out.
If Nicholas, a four-star necromancer, had a good solution, he wouldn't have turned himself into a Dark Servant. The notes contained several necromancy spells, but Rody quickly dismissed them. None of them were of any use to him, as Nicholas, a four-star necromancer, was powerless in his situation.
Just when Rody was about to lose hope, he suddenly remembered the ring on his slave's skeleton. The magic ring could only be opened by its true master. Strangely, when Rody picked up the ring, everything about it, including its functions, instantly came to his mind.
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The ring had a storage function but was small and packed full. It contained several bottles of various magical potions, materials for magic potions, strong catalysts, a necromancer's bone staff, three magic crystals, a small bag of gold coins, several dozen silver coins, and a large number of copper coins. There were also several alchemy books and various sets of clothes, including an alchemist's robe, indicating that Nicholas had always disguised himself as an alchemist.
The last item was a small crystal skull storing strange magical power. For the first time in his life, Rody felt he could sense some kind of magic. The feeling was very peculiar and comforting, like seeing a loved one, naturally familiar and intimate. The magical power connected with Rody's spirit, resonating with him. Suddenly, Rody felt as if an invisible door was silently opening before him.
There truly was a 'spirit element' in the world! This element, yet to be discovered or publicly researched, unlike the six known elements (wind, fire, water, earth, light, and darkness), didn't resist Rody but welcomed him.
Holding the crystal skull, Rody suddenly understood a lot. The world had more than the six known elements; there were spirit and life elements, and perhaps even a ninth and tenth element. But for now, Rody could sense two elements in his body: spirit and life. The life element, though weak, was active like an undying flame within him, providing energy to every part of his body. The spirit element was inert, only slightly rippling when his thoughts touched the magic of the crystal sphere.
Rody discovered his spirit element was immense, like a rich gemstone mine. Years of continuous meditation and enduring willpower seemed to be methods of growing his spirit element. For the first time, Rody realized he was indeed a genius, not a waste.
If he could harness his vast spirit element, he could look down upon all beings. Unfortunately, through the crystal skull, Rody found he could only use a tiny fraction of his spirit element, comparable to a thin line, while the actual reserve was like a small mountain.
What if he could use his spirit element? Having consumed 'Magic and Martial Forbidden,' meditating on the six elements (wind, fire, water, earth, light, darkness) was impossible, but spirit magic was unheard of in this world. Should he create his own or seek teaching from a powerful being? Regardless, Rody felt that he must first survive and escape the chamber.
first survive and escape the chamber; if he died there, his talent would be wasted.
Using the magic emanating from the crystal skull, Rody could sense up to several meters away with his spirit. He discovered the exit tunnel was long, winding, and slippery with moss, making it nearly impossible to climb.
Rody was almost in despair but was startled by his own sensing ability. His spirit sense penetrated the stone wall, extending further out. Beyond one of the stone walls, only a few meters of soil separated him from the freedom of the open sky. Rody was ecstatic, believing that landslides or mudslides over the past century had created this opportunity. Although the path upwards was impossible, perhaps he could dig a hole through an unlikely spot and escape.
The door of hope was just before him.
"Nicholas, now is the time for your loyalty!" Rody quickly commanded his tireless and uncomplaining Dark Servant, handing it the broken-handled dagger and excitedly shouting at the stone wall, "Dig! Start digging for me!"