As we all know, triangle is the most stable shape, and triangular relationship is also the most stable relationship.
Because when the strength gap between the three parties is not very large, no party can resist the siege of the other two parties at the same time, and it will eventually reach a stalemate.
If you want to break this deadlock, you can only add more variables through mental games or introducing a fourth or fifth party.
The most important thing is that the sudden appearance of Erinikas made both Sazastan and Vesalun realize clearly that the person who wants to compete for this opportunity to become a god is not only themselves, but also hidden in the darkness.
There are many strong men waiting for opportunities.
So they both gave up the chance to decide the outcome through a spell duel, and began to shift more attention to guarding against possible sneak attackers.
After all, the current situation is that Sazastan holds the Eye of the Storm, and Vesharun holds the knowledge to use this eye to make himself a god.
It can be said that both sides have mastered a crucial part of the title of god.
This means that both of them are outright prey in the eyes of potential competitors who currently have nothing.
Compared with how to capture the other half, how to protect the half in your hand is the most important.
Since Sazastan and Velshalon had been fighting each other for a long time, they knew each other very well, and soon they exchanged glances quietly.
Just a second later, they launched an attack on Irenicas at the same time.
Among them, Sazastan even showed off his unique skill, using sixteen-level spell slots to instantly cast a powerful nine-level necromantic spell [energy absorption].
With the blessing of the two super demons, Irenicas had no time to react and immediately felt the terrifying energy-absorbing magic effect all over his body.
This energy absorbs not only magic energy, but also life energy. Many lichs and high-level necromancy specialist mages like to use it very much.
Legendary mages including Sazastan, Vesharon, Shane VII, Larok, and Ovo are among the best.
They are even willing to use spell slots of thirteenth level or higher to give them instant cast and a series of other super-magical effects.
Larocque even used eighteen-level spell slots to add powerful spells on top of instant extreme effects.
The reason is very simple!
This spell can weaken a creature from all aspects, reducing the target from at least two levels to eight levels.
And due to the addition of instant cast, it is very difficult to defend.
Once you take one shot, you will immediately lose a series of blessings such as vitality, spell slots, immunity, resistance and other special abilities corresponding to the level.
Especially the lost spell slots. Even if you immediately use restoration spells and other magical spells and potions to restore them, you cannot get back the previously lost spell slots until you get sufficient rest.
Leaving aside the spell slots of levels one to nine, the spell slots of level ten and above that can only be obtained by reaching the legendary level will basically be attacked by extremely effective energy-absorbing spells coupled with metamagic skills. At least two of the highest level will be lost every minute.
Spell slot.
This is definitely a fatal blow to a legendary mage.
What's even more terrible is that Velshalon also used his highest-level spell slot to instantly cast the extremely effective energy-absorbing spell.
These two people obviously aimed to drain Irenikas's level and then capture him alive to obtain information.
One extreme energy absorber reduces eight career levels, two equals sixteen career levels.
Even a powerful spellcaster above level 30 may not be able to escape the situation of becoming a grandson in the face of such a terrifying weakening.
But Erinikas is indeed a high elf mage, and his understanding of magic has long gone beyond what most mages can understand.
After identifying the two lich's instant spells, he had already been prepared for the other party's sudden attack, and almost instantly activated the anti-magic force field at the same time.
Since this spell will eliminate all magical power within a three-meter radius of the caster, the powerful energy-absorbing spell was forcibly suppressed by the anti-magic force field just after it took effect.
It has to be said that in this confrontation, which lasted less than a second or two, Irenicas successfully used a tenth-level spell slot to replace the opponent's two sixteenth-level spell slots, which can be said to be a huge profit.
And until the anti-magic force field effect disappears, you basically don’t have to worry about any spell attacks from the opponent, making yourself temporarily invincible.
Of course, also because of the effect of the anti-magic force field, he cannot cast any protective, summoning or even offensive spells.
Seeing this scene, Sazhastan immediately realized that this was a strong man with spellcasting ability that was comparable to his own, and he was not an opponent that could be defeated in a short time.
So he quickly adjusted his strategy and did not launch any more attacks. Instead, he carefully probed: "Who are you?"
"It doesn't matter who I am! What matters is that you must hand over the Eye of the Storm!"
Irenekas's eyes flashed with chilling paranoia and madness.
Obviously, he has not changed at all because the legendary lich in front of him is the chief of the red-robed mage necromantic faction. He still has the same attitude of "I must get what I want".
In other words, his deep-rooted pride as an elf makes him look down on any human being at all.
"Hmph! You also want to become a god?"
Sazastan was obviously angered by the other party's arrogance.
But Irenicas seemed not to hear the sarcastic tone and nodded naturally: "That's right! I have a reason to become a god! If any of you is willing to hand over what you have in hand first, I promise to do it.
Help him kill another enemy."
"Hahahaha! Inciting hatred at this time? Do you think we are fools?"
Velsalun also laughed mockingly.
He did not deny his determination to kill Sazastan.
But compared with hatred, being a god is obviously more important.
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After all, once you become a god, it means that there is a huge and insurmountable gap between you and mortals.
At that time, you don’t even need to do it yourself. As long as you give a little sweetness to the believers and mortals who are eager to gain power, there will naturally be a large number of cannon fodder rushing to work for you.
"It never hurts to try, right?"
Irenekas shrugged his shoulders disapprovingly, not taking this failure to heart at all.
After all, he never expected from the beginning that two lichs with legendary spellcasting levels would be fooled by such a cheap provocation.
I simply wanted to confirm whether the two people suddenly joined forces to attack me, whether it was a coincidence, or whether they had temporarily put aside their grudges and formed an alliance.
But now it seems that it is neither a coincidence nor an alliance made by putting aside grudges, but rather out of safeguarding one's own interests.
This also means that neither Sazastan nor Velshalon will go all out, but will leave enough means to defend against each other.
As a result, the situation inevitably fell into a stalemate again.
And a long stalemate means that unpredictable variables will occur.
Just as the three legendary mages were holding their breath and concentrating on how to resolve this situation that was unfavorable to everyone, a large number of portals suddenly opened out of thin air.
Immediately afterwards, Aznar Sruel appeared on the battlefield with several red-robed chiefs who opposed Sazastan.
Appearing with them were several other chiefs who took orders from Sazastan.
There is no doubt that the appearance of these people makes the situation more bizarre and complicated.
There are so many objects that need to be vigilant and wary, that even the most courageous Irenicas has a nervous and solemn expression.
After all, Sel's red-robed mages are not a bunch of trash like the masked mages of Askatra. Their high quality and strength are quite famous throughout the entire Faerûn continent.
Although it is not comparable to the Elf High Mage on Evermeet Island, it is still a force that cannot be underestimated.
At least Irenicas would never dare to fight against so many red-robed mages by himself.
Especially the joint casting ability allows low-level mages to gain enough power to threaten or even kill high-level mages in a short period of time.
"Sazastan, I think we'll stop here for today, what do you think?" Velsalun took the initiative to suggest.
As more and more red-robed wizards appeared, he clearly realized that his original quick-fix plan had gone bankrupt.
What will be staged next is a melee between multiple forces competing for the only chance to become a god.
Rather than staying and being exposed to danger, it is better to retreat early and make other plans.
At least you can reduce risks, preserve your strength, and wait for the next opportunity.
The two biggest benefits of becoming a lich are that you have endless time to wait, and the other is that you will never lose your calmness and reason due to emotions such as anger and greed.
"You used legendary magic to blow my castle into ruins, and now you see that the situation is not good and you want to just slap your butt and leave?"
Sazastan stared with two cold eyes, staring at the enemy who had been entangled with him for centuries.
Vesalun grinned and asked, "What else? Do you still plan to keep me? Don't forget, I still have other choices."
As he spoke, this powerful legendary lich turned his attention to Aznar Sruel, and the implication was self-evident.
To be continued...