Chapter 124 First Arrival (Please collect)
Magic Forest.
Also known as the place cursed by the gods.
In a distant era, a war between gods broke out here, and unknown beings fell.
This ultimately created this special area.
Crossing the thousands of miles of cursed jungle to the south is the Eastern Kingdom continent; crossing the azure sea to the north is the legendary Kalim continent.
However,
The Cursed Jungle is a restricted area for living beings, and the azure sea is so vast that it is almost impossible to cross between them.
Then the Enchanted Forest became an enclave.
There are decaying creatures, immortal monsters, and ordinary people struggling to survive.
There are also wizards who pursue the truth and explore mysteries.
The special geographical environment and disordered survival rules have caused the Magic Forest to always be in a state of chaos.
For countless years, there has never been true unity here.
Even the wizard organization of Kalim Continent can only set up a small stronghold here.
Sixth Ring Tower.
It's one of them.
On the top of the mountain, inside a wizard's tower.
Daniel, who was wearing a wizard's robe, held a staff and waved it gently to stimulate the defense in the wizard tower.
Here, with the help of the wizard tower, as a first-level wizard, he can exert the strength of a second-level senior wizard.
“The Academy pays less and less attention to the Magic Forest.”
Wizard Bella stood aside, looking at the dilapidated star gate that was gradually reacting, and shook her head helplessly:
“Every ten years, wizards should be sent to replace them. It’s just that they are all wizard apprentices. This time they simply transferred people from other places, which is really... getting more and more perfunctory."
Her voice was filled with obvious dissatisfaction.
Back then, I was forced to come here. I couldn’t even refuse, but others could not come.
Just because I have no background in the Sixth Ring Tower!
"It's better to have someone here than nothing." Daniel smiled lightly:
"You also know that the Magic Forest is far less convenient than Kalim Continent in terms of cultivation and communication."
"The wizards in the academy have worked hard not to be assigned here."
"Humph!" Bella snorted coldly.
This is what made her unhappy. She had tried many connections at first, but they all turned out to be useless.
"Okay." Archie's voice was hoarse:
"The star gate has been opened. The people on the other side will come over at any time. Don't let the newcomers see the joke."
Bella curled her lips when she heard this. .
In just over a year, Archie's thirty-year rotation will be completed and he can return to the academy tower.
Of course he has no objection.
"Buzz..."
The star gate halo is booming.
The three wizards took a step back together, each using defensive witchcraft, and the offensive witchcraft also locked the star gate.
The chance of errors during the transmission process is very small, but it is not impossible to be invaded by astral creatures.
Even if the chance is one in ten thousand, we must be prepared.
The halo slowly dissipated, and a dozen wizards and wizard apprentices carrying large and small bags appeared on the scene.
Most of them looked confused, obviously not yet accustomed to the shock of traveling through space.
"Barbarian!"
Bella whispered.
Although there is an official wizard among the group of people in front of me.
But their dress, behavior and movements all reveal a rural temperament.
“Miss Marianne!”
Daniel took the lead to remove the witchcraft from his body and stepped forward with a smile on his face:
“Welcome!”
"Welcome to the Enchanted Forest!"
"Forgot to introduce!"
He straightened up, patted his forehead with his left hand, and said:
"My name is Daniel, this is Wizard Archie, and this is Wizard Bella, They are all members of the Sixth Ring Tower."
"Hello, you three." Marianne bowed to the three of them with caution in her eyes.
"I am. Marianne from the Eastern Kingdom, these are the juniors who came with me.”
"Nancy, come and meet the three seniors."
Nancy is the only formal disciple brought by Marianne, a senior wizard apprentice with level two talent.
The senior wizard apprentice is nothing in the eyes of the three official wizards, but the second-level talent is different.
This means that
As long as there are enough resources, Nancy has a 70% chance of being promoted to an official wizard.
Seventy percent is already a very high probability.
Actually.
Many wizard apprentices have only a 30 to 40% chance of advancing. Being able to advance depends largely on luck.
Among the wizard apprentices who came to the Magic Forest this time, Nancy was not the only one with second-level wizard talent.
Oma too!
The two of them not only have the opportunity to advance to official wizards, but may even become second-level wizards.
"Level 2 wizard talent!" Daniel said with emotion:
"It seems that in a few years, we will be able to have two more official wizards here."
"Yes." Wizard Archie nodded:
"Although the Eastern Kingdom is not suitable for wizards to practice, it is more likely to give birth to outstanding talents."
Even Bella, who had looked disdainful towards everyone at first, now looked solemn.
"No matter how good the talent is, it still depends on how it develops in the future."
Marian shook her head:
"Besides..."
"They are already Among the best wizard apprentices in several countries, the ratio is actually very low.”
This is true.
In Kalim Continent and the Enchanted Forest, because there are many wizards, there are also many people who have wizard talents after combining.
On the mainland of the Eastern Kingdom, a city with hundreds of thousands of people may not be able to give birth to a person with wizard talent in a year.
The proportion is pitifully small.
“Haha...” Daniel laughed:
"We'll talk about the next thing later!"
"I have already prepared a banquet to welcome you. Eat well and rest today, and we will discuss the next arrangements tomorrow."
< br>The banquet is in the hall on the first floor of the Wizard Tower.
Ghost-like magic servants floated around the place, delivering portions of delicious food and soup.
The wizard apprentices, who had never seen such a scene before, all looked surprised.
They are like ordinary people who have just come into contact with the wizarding world, and everything in front of them can arouse surprise.
Surprised,
far more than just magic servants.
“This chandelier can change into different colors, is it actually a magical item?”
“What a luxury!”
"To cook with witchcraft ingredients that can restore mental strength, this... this is too exaggerated!"
"It's the meat of magical creatures..."
"Oh my God !"
"..."
The three official wizards looked at the wizard apprentice with a look of amazement, each with their own thoughts.
"Omar."
I don't know when, the wizard Bella came to Omar and asked in a low voice:
"I heard that you don't have a formal mentor yet? Do you have one? Are you interested in learning witchcraft from me?”
Huh?
Omar was stunned and subconsciously looked at Marianne.
She had a mentor when she was in Black Swamp, but the mentor was just an ordinary intermediate wizard apprentice.
This time I came to the Magic Forest, intending to learn from Marianne.
But...
Wizard Bella seems to be pretty good too.
Thinking in her heart, she lowered her head and said:
"Before I came here, I had promised to study with Senior Marian."
It's learning,
not an apprenticeship!
It is not a formal master-disciple relationship.
Of course Bella understood the meaning of this sentence. Omar was willing, but worried that Marianne would not agree.
"It doesn't matter."
Wizard Bella smiled and said:
"I will handle this matter."
"Now!"
"We Let’s redefine the wizard’s talents first.”
The talent set for wizards in the Eastern Kingdom is very rudimentary, still based on the fifth-level rules thousands of years ago.
On the Kalim Continent, it has already been subdivided into fifteen levels.
Soon.
A huge crystal ball was placed in the field, and the wizard apprentices lined up to order the products in order.
“Nancy, a second-class low-grade wizard talent!”
"Not bad."
Several official wizards nodded slightly.
The second grade has been determined, but it is broken down into upper, middle and lower grades. The second grade and lower grade have a greater chance.
However, they also hope to be second-class, middle-grade or even top-grade, so that such talents will be more eye-catching.
Nancy is an ordinary-looking girl with a few freckles on her face. Her eyes dimmed slightly when she saw this, and then she got out of the way.
"Oma, second-class mid-grade!"
"Okay!"
Before anyone else could say anything, Bella couldn't help but clapped excitedly, while Marianne frowned slightly.
Loss!
If I had known earlier, I should have accepted Omar as a disciple, or asked for more benefits for Bella before it was too late.
A second-class mid-level one is almost certain to become an official wizard.
"Gaiban, third-class medium grade!"
"Hodgson, third-class low grade!"
"..."
It's Karl's turn When he arrived in front of the magic ball, he had some excitement on his face. He took a deep breath to suppress the ripples in his heart, and then stretched out his hand to press on the magic ball.
"Karl, fourth grade top grade!"
Top grade?
Carl smiled.
The talent of a fourth-level wizard is not considered good, but fortunately it is top-level, and he can be regarded as the best among poor students.
"Karl."
At this time, Archie, the wizard who was responsible for ordering everyone's medicines, said:
"Do you know how to make potions?"
"Yes."
Karl looked solemn. Bowing seriously:
“My mentor Adolf is an excellent pharmacist, and I also learned some knowledge about refining medicine.”
"Yes." Archie nodded:
"Would you like to come to my shop to help me? Three magic stones a month, and there will be extra dividends at the end of the year."
"Three magic stones?" Karl's eyes lit up:
"Really?"
Three magic stones a month, that's thirty-six magic stones a year, plus dividends, there are forty.
Forty!
In Black Swamp, many intermediate wizard apprentices may have never seen so many magic stones after working hard all their lives.
The pay here is so high?
Not only Karl, but the people who came from the Black Swamp with him also held their breaths and had wild eyes.
“Of course.”
Wizard Archie smiled lightly when he saw this:
"If you do it well, you can increase it."
"I promise!" Karl nodded hurriedly and repeated:
"I promise!" "Okay." Archie smiled and said:
"When you get familiar with the environment here, you can go over to work, and someone will teach you then."
As he spoke, he waved his hand, indicating that he would give up his position to the people behind him.
Karl turned around and retreated into the crowd. Only then did he realize that a layer of cold sweat had broken out on his back, and his muscles were sore due to tension.
Just now,
For a moment, he thought that his disguise had been seen through.
On the surface, his mental fluctuations are only at the level of an intermediate wizard apprentice, but in fact he has long been a high-level wizard apprentice.
Everything counts.
It has only been six or seven years since Carl entered the world of wizards.
In such a short period of time, we are still in the resource-poor Eastern Kingdom, and the wizard's talent is even worse.
But being able to become a high-level wizard apprentice will make anyone who sees him suspicious.
Fortunately, there was nothing wrong with the potion he prepared, which concealed his mental fluctuations to the level of an intermediate wizard apprentice.
Even the official wizard couldn't find anything unusual.
…………
Night.
Karl walked out of the wizard tower and faced the cold wind to the hillside.
A slender figure has already occupied the position, and the cold wind blows the wizard's robe, outlining graceful curves.
"You said..."
Facing into the distance, Omar said in a long voice:
"Will we go back?"
"Of course "Karl nodded:
"As long as you are willing."
Unlike him, Omar still has close relatives in the Kingdom of Gondor and a mentor in the Black Marsh.
Her attachment to her hometown is even deeper.
“Wait until I become an official wizard.”
Omar’s expression was solemn:
"I will definitely find a chance to go back."
"With your talent, it won't take long." Karl smiled, stretched out his hand and gestured forward:
"Let's go for a walk together?"
“Okay.”
Omar nodded.
The two were not very familiar with each other when they were in the Black Swamp, but they were both members of the Star Secret Society and it was inevitable that they would meet frequently.
When we came here, surrounded by strangers, our relationship naturally became closer.
"The main task of the Six-ring Tower here is to mine magic plants. Each wizard is responsible for a forest."
Omar said:
"Chopping down magic plants There are ordinary people, we mainly refine wood essence, which is a wood-based witchcraft material.”
"I heard from people here that if you work hard, you can earn two or three magic stones every month, or even more."
"You don't have to worry about work." Karl said:< br>
"Bella Wizards will arrange for a It is a shameful waste for people with second-level wizard talents to work.”
“There is a business in the six-ring tower at the magic market. Maybe you will be allowed to look after the store?”
"Maybe." Omar smiled:
"But it's not as good as you. I already have an errand when I get here, and... it's very suitable."
"Luck." Karl also smiled:
"Six Rings The tower should be very short of people, whether it is refining wood essence or doing business, there are not enough people."
"Huh?"
His eyes flashed and he stopped:
"There is someone!"
"Huh?" Omar tilted his head, a flash of realization appeared in his eyes:
"It's Nancy and Hodgson. They really don't want to let go of any time. This is a wizard. Tower."
said, shaking his head slightly.
In the trees not far away, there were two figures close to each other, rolling back and forth on the ground, making roars full of desire.
There were clothes scattered nearby.
Obviously they are a pair of lovers who cannot bear the loneliness.
Just like Omar said, this is a wizard's wizard tower. Every move of the two of them may be clearly seen by others. It is also disappointing to be able to continue in this situation. admire.
“Nancy pampers Hodgson too much.”
The sounds coming from the trees are getting louder and louder, and Omar’s face shows obvious dissatisfaction:
"You shouldn't have brought him here."
"I really don't understand what Nancy saw in him. He has no talent and a bad personality, but he's just okay in appearance."
Hodgson was not qualified to come to the Enchanted Forest, but Nancy begged Marianne to go with him.
“No one can explain emotional matters.”
Karl withdrew his gaze and shook his head slightly:
"But Hodgson is famously handsome. There were many female wizard apprentices who pursued him at the beginning."
"Huh!" Omar snorted:
"A fake card made with blood witchcraft. Face."
"Just a little rest, his foundation is already good." Carl turned around:
"Go back!"
It is impossible to continue chatting in this situation.
The two left, and the roaring in the grass continued, with a man and a woman squirming like maggots.
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Leipzig Market.
One of the most famous markets in the Enchanted Forest.
Wizard Archie’s pharmacy shop is located near the core of this market.
The shop faces the street, has three shops, and behind it is a yard of nearly 300 square meters.
There are various potions on the shelves in the store. There is a bookmark under each potion with the corresponding introduction and price written on it.
"We mainly sell potions here to assist wizard apprentices in their training, as well as various healing potions."
Charlie is a disciple of wizard Archie and is also a pharmacist, leading Carl to get familiar with the store.
“Occasionally, potions used by official wizards are sold, but because the quantity is limited, they are basically not sold.”
Karl nodded.
The potion used by official wizards must have been made by wizard Archie.
Nine times out of ten, the potion he refined was reserved by someone, but was taken away privately before it was put on display.
“Recovery potion!”
Charlie picked up a white bottle and introduced:
“It can quickly restore mental power. One magic stone and three bottles are wizards. One of the essential potions for apprentices in the field."
"Health recovery potion"
He took out another red bottle.
“It can restore life and heal low-intensity injuries. It is a necessary medicine for knights in the wild.”
“One magic stone and five bottles!”
“This It’s a brilliant potion.”
He picked up a silver bottle and said in a slightly solemn voice:
"A potion that can assist wizard apprentices in their training, one magic stone per bottle, is the signature of our shop."
As he said, he introduced other potions one by one.
"Senior Brother Charlie."
Karl frowned slightly and asked:
"There are dozens of potions here, and we refine them ourselves?"
"Of course it's impossible."
Charlie smiled and shook his head:
"Actually, except for the brilliant potion, we do not refine the other potions ourselves, but purchase them from other pharmacists and then pass them through When the store sells, we earn Take the interest rate difference."
"So..."
"Brother Carl, in addition to looking after the store and selling potions, your task is to check whether the potions you purchased are suitable. Request.”
"How are you doing with your analytical skills?"
"This..." Karl hesitated for a moment. Because of the lack of comparison, he didn't know his own level, so he could only say:
" It should be okay."
"Is it okay?" Charlie shook his head:
"It needs to be very good. I will be working normally during this period, and you will observe carefully."
"Although the pharmacists we work with are long-term partners, it is inevitable that there will be substandard medicines."
"Yes."
Karl nodded.
“Alas!”
When he came to the door and looked back at the store, Charlie’s eyes were complicated:
"Thirty years ago, I followed my mentor here and built this pharmacy from scratch to what it is today."
"I really feel reluctant to let go..."
Karl tilted his head. It seems.
Charlie is no longer young. He has white hair and wrinkles on his face. He looks older than the wizard Archie.
“But I don’t regret it.”
Smiling at Carl, Charlie said:
"Back then, I was just a very inconspicuous disciple next to my mentor. At the age of thirty, I had not yet become an intermediate wizard apprentice, let alone a promising future."< br>
“When the mission came down, the mentor had so many disciples, and I was the only one willing to give up everything and follow him. I came here because of this, and it’s because of this that I gained the respect of my mentor, and that’s why I am what I am today.”
“In more than a year, we will return to the Kalim Continent. How's it going? "
He is now not only a senior alchemist, but also a senior wizard apprentice.
Although he is already quite young, at least sixty years old, he may not have no chance of becoming an official wizard.
Use thirty years to make a career in a place you are unfamiliar with.
This determination is admirable.
"Senior Brother Charlie!"
At this moment, a hearty voice sounded.
Looking in the direction of the sound, I saw a middle-aged man wearing businessman's clothing walking towards him.
He wears a leather merchant's hat on his head, with the brim of the hat slightly raised, which looks both practical and fashionable. Unlike other wizard apprentices, he holds a scepter similar to ivory carving in his hand, which is excellent. The plush robe swayed slightly as he stepped, making him look even more noble.
“Simon!”
Charlie nodded to the visitor, then pointed at Karl:
“Let me introduce to you, this is the dispatcher from the Sixth Ring Tower. The wizard apprentice who came here is called Karl.”
"His name is Simon, and he helps me and my mentor handle business."
"Haha..." Simon laughed, stepped forward and grabbed Karl's arm:
"Six rings high The apprentice of the tower is really enviable. I am a native of the Enchanted Forest. Call me anytime.”
“Simon is mainly responsible for the relationship with the store’s suppliers,” Charlie said:
“We have more than 20 pharmacists who have signed contracts. Simon found all of them one by one.”
"He is a very capable young man."
Young?
I am afraid I am young in your eyes.
Karl smiled and had met the other party.
The official wizard Archie, the senior wizard apprentice Charlie, and Simon dressed as the businessman in front of him.
It is the backbone that keeps the store running.
There are also some hired workers, including a great knight and two gatekeepers of peak knights.
Two salespeople.
Now,
add Carl.
"My treat."
Simon slapped his chest and said:
"To celebrate Karl's arrival, we will go to the Bordeaux restaurant today."
"Oh!" Cha Li's eyes moved slightly:
"You are willing to do so."
Seeing Karl's confusion, he explained:
"The owner of this Leipzig market is the Capet family. This family has two second-circle wizards, and the Bordeaux restaurant is the business of the Capet family, famous for its cooking. Famous for a variety of exquisite dishes.”< br>
“Of course, the consumption is also very high. The most ordinary meal costs ten or eight magic stones.”
“This…” Karl shook his head repeatedly:
“Too expensive, not worth it.”
"Indeed." Charlie nodded:
"No need to waste so much."
"Let's go!"
He waved:
"I Let me introduce you to the backyard. If nothing happens, this will become your residence alone in the future.”
Simon didn't force it, and watched the two of them walk towards the backyard with a smile, his expression flashing with a sinister look for a moment.
Shit!
I have put so much thought into this store, but you want to leave without leaving anything to me, but you are trying to make it easier for outsiders.
Karl?
Chop suey!
He gritted his teeth and when he saw someone approaching, he immediately smiled and paced to follow the two of them.
Please collect it!
(End of this chapter)