Chapter 183 Gradient Envelope
The headquarters of the newly formed magic association is in the magic city of Oisast in the northern countries. It is a long way away and due to the war of demon invasion, free access is not allowed.
After the flying magic was completely perfected, Luke chose to submit it to the Magic Association branch in the Royal City.
After learning of his intention, Zane, the minister of the Magic Association branch, a plainly dressed and very kind-looking old magician, received him.
After Luke cast flying magic, Zane marveled at the incredible wonder and gave Luke a token representing the highest level of magician, a pendant composed of a ring and a triangle.
"Sir Lu Ke, you have two options. The first is to get a large buyout fee directly. The value of flying magic is very high, which can completely guarantee that you will have no worries about food and clothing."
"The second is to get a share of flying magic. In this way, one-third of the gold coins spent by magicians who learn flying magic will go to you."
Zain stroked his beard, “I don’t know which one you want to choose?”
"Which one do you think is suitable?" Luke asked Zane after thinking for a moment.
"If you are an ordinary human, you can choose either option, but as an elf you have an infinite lifespan, so naturally it is better to choose the second option."
Luke smiled and said, "This choice is not good for the Magic Association. Is it really okay for you to suggest this?"
"There is no need for a magic association that would chill magicians. I have always thought so."
Hearing this, Lu Ke was slightly moved and said seriously: "You are a conscientious senior."
He thought for a while: "There is one condition. If the Magic Association can agree, I will choose the first option."
"I hope that flying magic can be provided free of charge to the military or magicians who temporarily join the army to fight against the demons."
Zane nodded with a serious face and bowed to Luke, "This is of great significance to mankind. Thank you for your kindness."
After reaching an agreement, Luke went through a series of complex and tedious certifications and finally signed his signature.
The attendant brought a brown leather suitcase, which itself was an expensive magic device. It was not large on the surface, but its actual capacity exceeded imagination, and the weight remained the same.
After saying goodbye to Zane, Luke returned to Barum and the Campbell Mansion without stopping.
But this time the person who greeted him was not the familiar Mr. Butler, but a strange young man.
The young man was wearing the same clothes as Mr. Butler, with a nervous look on his young face. He lowered his head in panic when he saw Luke.
"Master Luke, I am the new butler Charles. I will be responsible for the dispatching work in the mansion from now on. Please feel free to give me your orders."
Luke stopped, unable to hear any emotion, "Mr. Arnold from before..."
"That's my father. While you were away, my father fell seriously ill and has returned to his hometown to recuperate. I'm here to take over his job."
Charles explained quickly, looking a little uneasy, as if he was worried that Luke would be dissatisfied with his performance.
As far as he knew, although Luke was a guest on the surface, Ms. Luo Yin had long regarded him as her own child, especially after Amir left. As long as he casually talked to Ms. Luo Yin, his work will be replaced.
"I understand, go and do your work."
Remembering that the housekeeper who had been with him and Amir for more than 20 years left without even saying goodbye properly, Luke felt that the joy of returning home was slightly diluted.
He walked straight into the hall and saw Ms. Luo Yin, whose face was full of joy.
"Lu Ke, you are back." Ms. Luo Yin said with a bit of briskness in her voice. "Amir's letter has been sent again. He is living a good life in the army and recently killed a demon. clan general."
"That's really amazing."
Lu Ke smiled and catered, listening to Ms. Luo Yin talking to him about Amir.
It seems to be a general law that the older you get, the more nagging you get. Even an elegant and calm person like Ms. Luo Yin has not been able to escape the passage of time. She smiled sheepishly after talking for a while.
"Just talking about him, how are you doing on your trip? The Magic Association didn't give you any trouble, right?"
"No, the president of the Wangcheng branch is very kind."
"That's good, that's good." Ms. Luo Yin's smile deepened, "Actually, you don't have to worry about marrying Terela. Although Campbell has not been as prosperous as before in recent years, he can still use the property for his children's marriage. of."
She looked at Luke tenderly, "As long as I accept you as my adopted son and bear the surname Campbell, you won't have to bear these things."
"Thank you, ma'am, but studying magic is an interest of mine, not just for Traela, and I've got enough funding."
Ms. Luo Yin nodded, looking a little lonely, "Okay, but why don't you want to join the Campbell family? Are you unwilling to treat me as your mother, or do you want to take care of Lenise's feelings?"
"How could it be? You have always been an elder that I respect very much, and Lenis is not someone who cares about this kind of thing." Luke smiled, "It's just that I want to keep something to prove that my previous memories are not a waste of time." Dream."
"Memories from the past?" Ms. Luo Yin was a little surprised, "But you have lived here since you were born."
Luke smiled silently and did not answer, "Amir should also have a letter for me. I want to go back and read it first."
Amir's letters came intermittently three times during this period, two letters each, one to his mother, Ms. Luo Yin, and one to Luke.
Luo Yin nodded understandingly, "Go ahead."
Luke slowly backed away and returned to the room.
Terela considerately prepared a hot bath for Luke who was tired from traveling. She also resisted not opening up to her lover after being separated for several days, but chose to sleep honestly. Although she is very clingy, she never bothers Luke when it comes to business, which makes the elf feel very comfortable.
Although my hands and feet are still a little dishonest, that's all.
After Terela went to sleep, Luke stood up gently and pulled out a magic book from the bookshelf. He walked out of the room, flew up to the roof of the mansion, sat down at a small mottled table, and then opened the pages of the book. Remove the envelope.
The contents of Amir's two letters are probably different, because Ms. Luo Yin is in better spirits and smiles more than usual after reading the letters, while the one received by Luke is more real and cold. Not very pleasant.
Dear friend:
After the Land of Swords, the fighting became more and more intense, and the demons were like cockroaches that could not be killed no matter how hard they were. I was a little unable to deal with the demon larvae at first, but later on I gradually turned into an executioner who could efficiently kill the enemies in front of me with just one wave of my hand.
Captain Lacey comforted me and told me that the demons were not worthy of sympathy. They were just ferocious beasts with human appearances. Their human form and language were just means of disguise, and their cold hearts were their reality.
I know all this, but their disguises are so good, they look exactly like humans, and they can talk, which makes me worry that in the future they will become numb and lose their respect for life due to killing.
The bodies of the demons will dissipate soon, but I always feel that the blood has soaked my sword.
Luke, was I so protected that I failed to understand the cruelty of the battlefield?
Dear friend:
After passing through Apetido we came to the Alte Forest.
The army was attacked here. Captain Lacey sacrificed himself to lead us out of the encirclement. I took his place and became the captain of the team.
I encountered a powerful monster, the Chaos Flower, on the way. My comrades sacrificed one after another. With their cover, I killed the monster. I received applause and honors afterwards, but I couldn't be happy.
Many of my comrades who lived and died with me sacrificed their lives, and I can no longer see their faces.
Why is life so fragile?
The troops did not advance any further. Our goal is to hold our position and resist the invasion of the demons. This is not an easy task, but I believe we can do it.
It’s just that I feel less and less like myself. I can’t laugh freely, run freely, and be scared. I have to be convincing and majestic, so as to stabilize the morale of the military.
This feeling is a bit annoying, but I can only pretend like this.
Dear friend:
Today I saw the generals among the demons for the first time. They were the elites of the demon king's command excluding the Qibengxian, the omniscient Shurahat, the corrupt sage and other high-end combat forces.
So powerful!
If it hadn't been for a powerful brave team to rescue us, we would have been completely wiped out, but fortunately we survived, and together with the brave team, we defeated the demon general.
I deeply realize that my own strength cannot touch the Demon King. Amir Campbell is not the person who can kill the Demon King, end the war, and bring peace.
I miss you guys a little bit.
I miss everything in the mansion, I miss my mother’s nagging, I miss the aristocratic etiquette that I hated learning before, I miss Teacher Lenis, and I miss the meals you taught Baal to make.
I dreamed about the scene where we were competing on the lawn. You dodged my attacks as calmly as before, pointed out my weaknesses, tripped me up, and then stretched out your hand to me who fell to the ground.
But I have no intention of going back. Even if I can't kill the demon king, if I can kill one more demon, I can tilt the scale of victory one point towards humans.
Luke, I don't know if I have matured with this mentality, or if I am more naive than before.
Do you think I've grown up a little?
After reading the latest letter he received, Lu Ke frowned and had the urge to rush to the front line and catch the traitor back.
But as he said to Ms. Luo Yin before, if Amir really wants to join the army, he will not stop him from choosing his own life.
The same goes for staying in the military.
Returning to the room with a heavy heart, Luke saw candles burning inside and pushed the door open. Terela had already sat up from the bed at some point.
"Why don't you tell me when you go out?"
Luke did not hide it from her, "I went to read Amir's letter. The content was not very comfortable, and I was worried that it would affect you, so I waited until you fell asleep to read it."
"I think bad emotions should be vented in time. Holding them in your heart can easily lead to problems. Please tell me about it."
Luke briefly told the story about Amir, and Terela nodded thoughtfully.
"Amir's choice to join the army and fight the Demon King's Army is his own choice. If you really care, you can help him in your own way."
Terela smiled, "Isn't flying magic a good example? If you develop magic that is beneficial to the battle situation and improve the overall strength of mankind, he will naturally be safer."
Luke thought for a moment and looked at Terela with some surprise, "Teela, you must be very smart."
Terela rolled her eyes, "You are stupid except for fighting and studying. Do you want to recall how you were deceived by me?"
Luke opened his mouth after recalling for a moment, but was speechless for a moment.
(End of chapter)