Chapter 482: Chapter 407 Recruitment
It is often said that there are only mischosen names but never wrong nicknames, and this indeed holds true.
’Violent Dragon’ Hillman differs from ordinary mages; he is exceptionally tall and muscular, making him appear particularly fierce.
In fact, his reputation on the Divine Throne Continent is indeed formidable.
As a Legendary Mage of the Transformation Series, Hillman possesses the ability to transform into a Black Dragon, and he once tore apart a true Black Dragon in the Other Dimension with his bare hands.
From then on, his name shook the four corners of the world.
Although he is also Legendary and lived through the ’Dawn Era,’ Anos does not fear Hillman but nevertheless holds a certain degree of respect for him.
"Elder Hillman."
Looking at Hillman standing before him, Anos wondered why he had been summoned.
"Anos, how much do you know about this Benage?"
Nicknamed the ’Violent Dragon,’ Hillman was always straightforward. He handed the intelligence report in his hand to Anos and asked directly.
"Benage?"
"Huh?"
Anos was startled by the brief intelligence report he held.
He had only been away from his homeland for twenty or thirty years, and yet such a formidable figure had emerged on his native continent. Anos was somewhat astonished.
"The intelligence mentions that this Benage suddenly appeared in Valgrion fifty-four years ago and constructed a Mage Tower forty-four years ago."
"At first, he seemed to only possess Third Level powers. This time, when he seized the Holy Artifact, it was the first time he revealed his Legendary strength. However, wielding three instances of Level 4 Magic clearly indicates he is not a newly ascended Legend."
"Being able to command an Undead Army, this person’s power is extraordinary."
A strange gleam appeared in Hillman’s eyes.
As a Legend himself, he keenly understood the might of this Benage.
First, there was his wealth.
The ability to summon twelve Monarchs and an Undead Army surely required immense financial resources. The former, the Monarchs, were not difficult to grasp; though numerous, they were essentially the equivalent of Third-level Mages.
But the Undead Army was a different matter entirely.
Even among Legendary Mages, those capable of mastering the Level 4 Magic ’Undead Disaster’ were extremely rare.
First, it was a matter of specialization.
Only those who majored in the Undead system or Summoning System Legends would spend the effort to learn this magic.
Second, it was a matter of finances.
To command an Undead Army to serve you—
One either needed to be a Legendary Undead Mage who had spent centuries personally cultivating such an army, or one needed to curry the favor of a Legendary Undead within the Undead Realm and borrow their troops.
Both options required abundant financial resources.
Then, there was his strength.
"Twelve Monarchs, an Undead Army."
"For this Benage to even sustain them, his magic power must be at least at the level of a Top Legend."
Anos understood Hillman’s intentions.
The ’Dawn Era’ has always been open to absorbing forces from various corners, seeking cooperation for mutual benefit.
With this Benage now rising in Valgrion, capable of killing Monardo—a clear testament to his power—and with him being right in Anos’ homeland, Hillman and the two Elders above him likely hoped to bring Benage into the fold.
As for Benage’s origins, the ’Dawn Era’ didn’t care much.
’No one asks about your origin’—this has been a pivotal principle underpinning the ’Dawn Era,’ allowing it to establish itself in the Main Material Plane, take root in the East Continent, and flourish enduringly without decline.
Compared to the Immortals who stand the test of time, even the most mighty Legends can only live for about a thousand years, and no secrets can withstand the erosion of time.
They naturally wouldn’t care.
"Take care of the defenses you’re handling now; Rudy will come to take over from you tomorrow. Return to Valgrion personally to see if he has joined any Immortal Organization. If not, do not let him go."
Hillman instructed Anos.
After all, anyone who could kill a Legend like Monardo must, at the very least, be a Top Legend. If they could seize the opportunity to recruit him into the ’Dawn Era,’ it would benefit Elders like Hillman as well.
The more mighty individuals an organization possessed, the more resources it could vie for and secure, and the more its Elders and Legends could profit as a result.
No one would refuse to recruit a Top Legend.
Not even the ’Sky City’ or the ’Radiant Tower.’
...
Time passed.
The news of Chen Jichuan slaying the Legendary Mage Monardo spread like a hurricane.
Centered around the Three Continents, major organizations began to stir. While investigating Chen Jichuan’s background, they also sent people rushing to Valgrion, hoping to recruit him before anyone else.
There were many Legendary organizations like the ’Dawn Era’ that didn’t care about one’s origins.
On this day, since Chen Jichuan’s ascension to Legend, he received the second Legendary Mage to arrive at the ’Summoning Cottage’ after Monardo.
...
"Forgive my sudden visit, I hope you will not take offense."
Anos, clad in a magnificent Dharma Robe, exuded elegance and nobility. His hearty laughter created an air of warmth and ease, making people instinctively feel favorable toward him.
Setting off from the ’Magic Sound River,’ Anos hurried along and finally became the first to reach the ’Summoning Cottage.’
He looked at the smiling figure of Benage who had come out to greet him, and there was no sign of the ruthless man who had brutally slaughtered a Legendary Mage just recently.
"Dimensional Travel."
"Undead Disaster."
"Mirror Image Army."
"And twelve Monarchs under his command."
"This man’s three known instances of Level 4 Magic, though lacking cohesion, would inevitably require some trade-offs in the future. However, they lean heavily toward large-scale warfare and are hugely attractive to all major organizations."
Throughout the journey, Anos had been contemplating strategies on how to recruit this man.
Meanwhile, on the other side.
"It is the honor of everyone at the Mage Tower to have Dean Anos visit the ’Summoning Cottage.’"
Chen Jichuan invited Anos into his office with a welcoming smile, expressing his warm reception for Anos’ arrival.
Originally, Valgrion had four Legends, with Anos being one of them and the youngest among the four.