Sorcery Monarch

Chapter 62: Your Talent is Great, But Now It's Mine

Chapter 62: Your Talent is Great, But Now It's Mine

Advanced Talent - Quick Casting LV1, increases casting speed by 50%!

In Matthew's memory, Quick Casting was one of the most outstanding advanced talents.

When raised to its maximum level, LV5, casting speed could increase by 300%, a talent coveted by all high-tier and even super-tier spellcasters.

The most crucial aspect of Quick Casting was that it was a prerequisite for the legendary talent "Instant Casting"!

Matthew remembered how, after becoming a legendary spellcaster, he spent tens of thousands of gold coins just to learn the Quick Casting talent.

As for Instant Casting, he only acquired it after reaching level 35.

Now, as a low-tier arcanist, Matthew could learn this advanced talent early—how could he not be thrilled?

He had to capture this gnoll alive!

Your talent is great, but now it's mine!

Matthew quickly made up his mind and shared his plan with Angela, who gave orders in a clear voice:

"Prioritize attacking the gnolls; the kobolds pose no threat to us. Try to capture the gnoll sentry alive."

The soldiers tightened their grips on their weapons, eyes locked on the gnolls in battle, not daring to let their guard down.

Though gnolls and kobolds sounded similar, their combat power was worlds apart.

Adult gnolls were massive, easily surpassing two meters in height, with some mutant berserkers even reaching three meters.

They were heavily built, often weighing around 130 kilograms, capable of wielding heavy weapons like short axes, large blades, and war hammers.

These gnolls had dark green skin covered in dark red fur, resembling tall, bipedal hyenas.

All gnolls had darkvision, but unlike kobolds, they did not fear sunlight or bright light.

They preferred to fight in groups, relishing ambushes, were known to be cannibals, and were experienced and formidable fighters.

Gnolls typically did not produce anything themselves, often capturing humans, goblins, and kobolds to use as slaves.

Most ordinary adventuring parties sought to avoid battling gnolls but could rarely escape their threats.

The 100 or so gnolls before them were clearly combatants from a small tribe, with an average challenge rating of 4+.

Matthew found them to be a perfect whetstone for sharpening skills.

Just as the kobolds were on the brink of collapse, with powerful gnoll warriors pushing past their bites and attacks to break through,

The whistling sound of arrows tore through the air, turning several gnoll assassins into pincushions.

These sneaky gnolls, skilled in poison, ambushes, and ranged attacks, posed the greatest threat to the soldiers, so Angela had them targeted first.

As for the gnoll sentries on watch, they had already been stealthily taken out by Yaya and Old Village Chief Field.

The gnolls fighting at the front remained unaware of the ambush until their comrades' howls echoed in their ears, causing them to finally turn around.

A burly Goldfang burst from the bushes, charging straight at the gnoll sentry protected by the gnoll warriors.