"None of you are exceptions."
"Once the territory has more intermediate water mages, Iâll consider reorganizing you."
Upon hearing Zong Shenâs words, Molly and Hayes frowned slightly, and their smiles vanished.
Itâs unprecedented for a prestigious Tier Four mage to follow the orders of a Tier Three mage.
Ultimately, however, they nodded and said nothing further.
Zong Shen watched Milani lead them back to the ranks, his expression unchanged.
Just two Tier Four mages were not enough to make him change principles.
Although Molly and Hayes are higher tier, theyâre newcomers, and Zong Shen would never easily grant them authority.
He wasnât interested in catering to the loyalty of these newcomers like offering tribute to a Bodhisattva.
Even when Sangui Yingshu mistreated subordinates, nothing terrible happened.
Zong Shen wouldnât engage in mistreatment, but he wouldnât deliberately please them either; everything would proceed normally.
Based on his experience, maintaining normality steadily increased subjectsâ loyalty.
Providing food, friendly conversations, and frequent battles togetherâall these interactions can enhance loyalty.
As for gifting rare, compatible items and equipment, thatâs effectively taking a shortcut.
Additionally, different types of warriors, personalities, and experiences result in varied loyalty shifts.
Zong Shen only needed to grasp the overarching direction; deliberately pleasing every subject was unrealistic.
Especially now, the core team within the territory was gradually taking shape.
The newcomers needed to prove themselves with actions and abilities to earn Zong Shenâs esteem.
After rejoining the ranks with the two intermediate water mages, Zong Shen turned his attention to Kangnijiya.
The resourceful intermediate wind mage looked at the demoted water mages, a gleeful expression on his face.
Their aloofness and reticence displeased Kangnijiya, and now Zong Shenâs command under a Tier Three water technique was akin to a slap in their faces, bringing Kangnijiya comfort.
Seeing Zong Shenâs gaze, his smile widened, and he subtly gave Zong Shen a thumbs-up with his robe-covered right hand.
Kangnijiya was quite optimistic, having come to terms with everything when sealed in the Other Dimension.
Through a contract as binding as a life-deed, he learned some secrets about the world and seized an opportunity to extend his life.
Since heâd already sold himself, finding an interesting Lord was a welcome outcome.
Due to some special circumstances and certain experiences from the past era, he possessed resilient nerves and a sunny disposition, unaltered even by contract.
Given the current situation, Kangnijiya was very satisfied with the Lord Zong Shen.
But Zong Shen didnât ponder this much; he was curious about what unique qualities this distinctive wind mage possessed.
As Kangnijiyaâs detailed attributes appeared before him, even with Zong Shenâs seasoned insight and calm demeanor, he was briefly stunned.
[Intermediate Wind Mage (Wind Spirit Divine Favorer): Kangnijiya]
[Talent: Legendary]
[Level: lv10]
[Attributes: (Click to expand)]
[Hunger Level: 80]
[Loyalty: 82]
"Wow... Thereâs really a Wind Spirit Divine Favor suffix."
"Most incredible is the talent; itâs the first time Iâve seen someone with Legendary Level talent."
Zong Shenâs mouth hung slightly open, inwardly clicking his tongue; despite his unchanged expression, he was profoundly shocked.
Legendary Level talent meant this guy was one-in-a-millionâa super talent possibly even rarer.
Even the sealed ancient hero Wenresa merely had a Rare Level talent.
Zong Shen could imagine this guyâs terrifying background from the past era; he wasnât just a simple Tier Four wind mage.
Ignoring the so-called Divine Favorer, the Legendary Level talent alone elevated Kangnijiyaâs Basic Attributes to a terrifying degree.
Based on Zong Shenâs experience, each talent upgrade increased corresponding Basic Attributes by approximately 25%.
What Zong Shen anticipated most were the skills mastered by this anomaly; it wasnât excessive for him to comprehend powerful wind magic.
Excited and curious, Zong Shen clicked to view detailed attributes.
[Strength: 28]
[Agility: 45]
[Wisdom: 77]
[Charm: 25]
[Life Value: 435]
[Mana: 905]
[Magic Damage: 113]
[Head Armor Value: 15]
[Upper Body Armor Value: 35]
[Lower Body Armor Value: 20]
[Magic Resistance: 20]
[Skills: Tier One to Three Wind Element Casting Mastery (proficient in 32 Tier One to Three wind element magics)
Quadruple Wind Blade lv15 (Chanting 4.25 seconds, consuming 65 mana points, firing four wind blades, each blade capable of inflicting 1.75 times magic damage and piercing up to three targets, with damage reducing by 15% after each penetration)
Group Levitation Technique lv13 (chanting 12 seconds, consuming 100 mana points, upon activation, allows no more than 30 allies weighing no more than 100 kilograms to briefly levitate, maximum flying height 1040 meters, maximum flying speed 78 kilometers per hour, lasting 13 minutes, cooling time 5 hours 49 minutes)
Wind Swarm Fury lv15 (chanting 15 seconds, consuming 100 mana points, emitting three wind swarms, capable of free movement within 500 meters range, lasting 5 minutes, each swarm can release 150 wind blades, randomly firing around the swarm, inflicting 1.5 times magic damage, cooling time 1 hour 40 minutes)