Chapter 23 Appraisal
Day of rest.
Karl called a carriage and headed to the manor outside the city.
Concerning meditation and witchcraft, he has accumulated many questions during this period and is in urgent need of an experienced person to answer them. After all, knowledge does not only come from books.
Unlike the previous two times, today Adolf’s manor was very lively with crowds of cars and horses and a constant flow of people.
"You came at a bad time."
Sibel came out to greet them and explained:
"A gathering of wizards is being held in the Black Swamp, and the mentor rushed there yesterday."
Another point to the busy crowd:
“They will bring the goods and go there in the next few days.”
"Black Swamp?" Karl had seen this area from the map of the kingdom, about five hundred miles north of Signo City, and couldn't help but wonder:
"There are people living there?"
Black Swamp As the name suggests, it covers an area as big as a city-state, and is dotted with all kinds of dangerous swamps.
There is also a miasma that corrodes flesh and blood.
Not to mention people, even animals and plants are very rare, making it a veritable forbidden zone for life.
"Of course ordinary people can't survive in that environment, but wizards can." Sibel said:
"The gray-robed wizard Addison lives in the Black Swamp, and he is an official wizard."
“Every once in a while, wizard apprentices from various parts of the Kingdom of Gondor will gather there to exchange knowledge and materials.”
“Exchange.” Carl’s heart moved:
“ Can you learn witchcraft? ”
"Of course, provided you have enough magic stones." Sibel turned around with a serious expression:
"And, can you come back alive."
"Huh?" Karl frowned. :
“Is it dangerous there?”
“Of course.” Sibel nodded:
"The world of wizards has always been full of risks."
"Not only various dangerous creatures, but also fellow wizard apprentices. For a witchcraft and a magical item, father and son fought against each other. It’s not uncommon for people to be disabled, let alone strangers with whom they have no friendship.”
Karl’s expression changed slightly.
If people knew that I had mastered witchcraft in a short period of time, would it also attract others to covet me?
You have not yet learned about meditation, but you can build a complex spell model. How should you explain it to others?
Can't say!
If Adolf had evil thoughts, he would have no ability to resist.
‘Originally I planned to reveal my talent a little to attract others’ attention, but now it seems that it is better to be cautious. There is nothing wrong with being cautious. ’
“But you are really able to bear your temper.”
When he came to the living room and sat down, Sibel waved his servants to leave and said:
"People who have just come into contact with the wizarding world are often full of curiosity about this world and have all kinds of questions."
"After learning meditation, this is your second time here after so long."
< br>"I'm afraid of disturbing the teacher." Karl smiled awkwardly:
"In addition..."
"I also have to raise money. I am just a declining noble. The teacher's tuition is not important to me. Somewhat expensive.”
Asking questions also costs money.
Adolf has corresponding witchcraft classes. Each class lasts half an hour and charges one gold coin.
Witchcraft will be explained and doubts answered in class.
In the world of wizards, any knowledge has a price, and the price is not low.
"Same."
Siebel nodded and said with a smile:
"Otherwise, come and ask me. My class fee is only half of the tutor's, and I can get answers to basic questions."
"Is that okay?" Karl His eyes lit up.
Most of what he wanted to ask about was basic knowledge and common sense about the wizarding world. It didn’t matter who he asked.
“No problem.” Sibel said:
"I believe the mentor will not have any objections."
She is a child adopted by Adolf, and she is not an outsider, but Carl still has a doubt:
"Are wizards all short of money?"< br>
“Of course.”
Sibel sighed:
"Especially for us who are doing potion research, all kinds of witchcraft materials and knowledge cost money. After all, not every wizard apprentice is like Robert."
"Robert?" Karl said:
"Dr. Robert?"
The doctor who can make a man grow a few centimeters.
He is actually a wizard apprentice?
But after thinking about it, this is actually normal. After all, only witchcraft can have that kind of magical ability.
“It’s him.” Siebel put his chin in his hand:
“Although Robert is only an intermediate wizard apprentice, he masters a unique witchcraft, which is said to be related to flesh and blood.”
"This makes his wealth even more than that of his mentor, which is really enviable." Uh...
Karl smiled awkwardly, wondering whether Sibel didn't know what Robert's witchcraft specifically meant.
Change the topic immediately:
“Let’s go to class.”
In class.
Sibel looked at Karl in surprise.
"You have a deep understanding of meditation and secondary magic fields. It's hard to imagine that you have just been exposed to witchcraft."
"What a pity!"
She sighed, Regretful face:
“I originally wanted to learn from you I want to earn more class fees. Now it seems that this plan is not feasible. I am afraid you won’t need to come to me for a few more classes.”
“The Lord of the Dawn closed a door and at the same time. A window will open," Karl said:
"Maybe it's because I don't have enough spiritual talent that I can understand witchcraft so quickly."
"This is very interesting." Sibel smiled:
"Unfortunately, In fact, if the Lord of the Dawn closes your door, he will also seal the windows at will."
"Well..."
"You don't have to be surprised, most wizards are pan-faith. That’s why I made fun of the Lord of the Dawn.”
Karl put away his expression and expressed understanding.
For wizards who pursue knowledge and truth, it is undoubtedly impossible to believe in a god wholeheartedly. The fact that the Holy See can allow these 'pagans' to exist also shows the strength of the wizards.
"Senior sister."
He said:
"This time, in addition to wanting to hear the teacher explain witchcraft, I also have something I want him to see. ”
"The teacher is not here, can you help me identify it?"
"Of course." Sibel puffed up his chest:
"As a pharmacist, identifying unknown items is a basic skill, but you I also know..."
She made a universal gesture.
Karl expressed his understanding:
"Knowledge requires payment."
"That's right!"
"How much?"
"Because you are my junior brother, and it is the first time you have been appraised. "I'll charge you for two lessons this time." Sibel said:
"Is that a problem?"
Two classes are worth one gold coin.
Karl breathed a sigh of relief:
“No problem.”
He can still afford the money.
Immediately opened the package I brought, took out everything inside and placed it on the table.
"Huh?"
Sibel subconsciously picked up a piece of black stone, and then looked regretful:
"I thought it was a magic stone..."
"This kind of ore Where did you get it? It has some yin properties in it. , which can be used to refine weapons and armor. It is a good ore material.”
“My grandfather once went to the battlefield and got some trophies. I don’t know what they were, but they were piled up in the warehouse.” Road:
"So let's take a look."
"Yeah."
Sibel asked casually, put down the black stone and picked up an unknown beast's tail.
“This is the tail of the Ash Rat. It tastes like grass roots. It is one of the materials for making anger potions. If you collect a hundred of them, you can exchange them for a magic stone.”
“The Dark Spider’s It is said that spider silk can be used to make an invisibility cloak, but this amount is too small and not valuable.”
"..."
"Hey!"
Sibel twisted some powder and looked at it carefully, his expression gradually became excited.
“Necromantic dust, this is a good thing!”
(End of this chapter)