Chapter 9
After five days and nights, Loren arrived at his destination.
This is an ancient castle standing among the hills. The stone city wall built on the hill surrounds the towering towers. Under the turquoise dome, it seems to be straight into the clouds from the towers.
And around the castle, there are also some scattered farms dotted with the land. , A village and town that is neither too big nor too small is the only way to the castle, giving the surrounding desolate hills more or less alive.
About thirty years ago, a mage named Peter came here from the north. After paying some price, he got the castle from the duke’s hands that had long been dilapidated into ruins, and The surrounding land equivalent to Baron.
"It's just ahead, we're almost there!" The little wizard looked extremely excited, and pointed to the golden fort in the sunset: "There is Wimpal Academy, and the entire Duke Leading the only wizard Academy!"
Looking at Ain's proud and excited look, Loren could only be slightly laughed and let the other party enjoy this rare relaxation-a five-day trip. , The little wizard spends completely in tension and anxiety, only when talking about the Academy can he relax a little bit.
As a person who is good at communication, Loren of course also understands the virtue of listening-but what he is better at is to extract the information he needs from the words of the other party.
And the little wizard has a lot of trust in this wandering Knight who saved his life, and it saves Loren a lot of effort, and there is no need to let the other party relax his vigilance.
First of all, he figured out that his experience in that heretic temple was almost impossible in the eyes of the wizard, or at least the wizard apprentice. An ordinary person in this world will have strong discomfort even with only a little contact, and even twitch and fall directly to the ground, but he can be safe and sound.
Similar to "superpowers" in the words of the previous life, but the more important point is that this is something that many wizards can't do-I am afraid this ability will become the key to whether one can become a wizard.
On the other hand, if it proves that the "superpowers" on his body are still a good thing, then the many complaints on the other side's road have confirmed Loren's guess.
Along the way, the more anxious the little wizard became, the more he couldn't help but talk about Holy Cross Church, and it was all complaints and disgust that couldn't be concealed.
Spread the rumors of the wizards, squeeze out the Academy, prevent and hinder the recruitment of apprentices... There are too many things large and small. Today, the only wizard Academy in the Duke’s leadership has only eight mentors and dozens of apprentices. Because of the church, even recruiting new apprentices has become difficult.
On the surface, it seems that the church is squeezing out the wizards, but in fact, Loren has heard Old Knight talk about a lot of rumors about the wizards before, treating them as freaks and tricks... And rumors often determine how people in a certain area think about something.
So if your judgment is good, then I'm afraid the wizard is not very popular here. It's interesting to have special knowledge but get rejected.
But nothing in the world is unidirectional. There must be a reason why wizards will be rejected. It will make people willing to believe in the church and the reason for the rumors...
Although it seemed already not far, it was already evening when the two came to the village under the castle. The cold and cheerless streets are accompanied by the ringing of bells from time to time, and the castle not far away, immersed in the dusk and night, is also a little more weird and gloomy.
"Wimpal Academy has such a legend." Probably because the Academy is close at hand, the little wizard couldn't help but start chatting: "The reason why Dean Peter can get this from the Duke It's a castle because there is a vampire living here."
"Vampire?" Loren asked in a curious tone on purpose.
"It is a monster with a very long life. There are even rumors that they can walk in the void." Ain continued: "They feed on blood, come out at night, their paws Better than steel, the silhouette looks like black smoke."
"But this monster was defeated by Dean Peter and completely wiped out." At this point, Ain couldn't help but smile. Come out: "Until now, many people think that the body of that vampire is still in this castle."
"So...this is just a story, or is it true? "
"No one knows, and has never heard from the dean." The little wizard shrugged: "But at least this rumor makes many people afraid to approach the Academy—especially those in the church. !"
Speaking of this, Ain is still snorted very relieved, and Golden's hair is also poking out from the hood of the robe.
After leaving the village, the two men led the horses and continued along the road at their feet. The castle in the night became more and more majestic in their eyes. Until he reached the gate of the castle, the little wizard stopped and took a long, deep breath.
"I will take you to see Mentor Dalton Kander later. He is responsible for handling matters outside the school and is also my mentor." The little wizard looked blurred and looked very nervous: "He is a Quite strict people will definitely ask you a lot of questions, so no matter what it is, please think about it before answering!"
"Don't worry, as long as you didn't mention it, I will not Say more." Loren said in a sincere tone, curling his mouth slightly.
The little wizard is relaxed and nodded. Then solemnly vowed and said: "But no matter what, I will let him accept you-we are friends, so we should trust each other and help each other together. This is what you said."
"This is Naturally."
Loren was nodded just now. The two heard the opening of the side door of the castle behind them almost at the same time. Ain, who had a foreboding, turned around in a panic, looking nervous as if he had guessed the door. Who are the people behind?
Standing behind the door is a middle-aged man wearing a robe similar to Ain. The gray sideburns and faint wrinkles are enough to prove that he is a little old, but still full of energy.
The capable black robe and the cane held tightly by the right hand, as well as the gloomy enough to look at others at any time, make this person cold like a piece of ice.
"Standing in front of the gate of the Academy and not walking in, but still talking to others about my mentor." The heavy voice was like a gear turning, and no emotions could be heard: "I don't even know you Had this habit."
"Dao, Mentor Dalton Kander." A nervous Ain couldn't even say everything, awkwardly smiled: "...good evening."
"Night Okay, apprentice Ain Rand." Dalton still has an ice-like tone: "Fortunately, at least he is polite."
Loren, standing next to the little wizard, nodded and lowered his head—even without lifts. At the head, Loren could also perceive that the other person was talking to Ain, while he had looked at himself countless times.
"Since you are back, it means that the things in the wild dog village have come to an end." Dalton continued: "But the two soldiers who went with you did not come back, so something went wrong. Accident, or maybe there is another hidden story?"
The other party is very difficult to deal with ...... Loren's eyes can't help but a jump, even if he is a little surprised in his heart. Such a straightforward way of thinking is as sharp as a razor.
"Yes, we encountered robbers first, and then encountered some...unimaginable things!" The little wizard immediately nodded: "If possible, I hope I can explain to you in detail. And inform the dean!"
"Understood, it seems that the matter has reached the point of urgency." Dalton's gaze was completely focused on Loren: "And it should be with the gentleman behind you. Is it related, right?"
"Yes, his name is Loren Torino, he is a wandering Knight." Ain quickly opened the mouth and said: "If it wasn't him..."
"Since time is running out, don't delay any longer, come in with me!" Dalton interrupted Ain's words directly and turned and moved towards the castle. When he noticed that the person behind him was coming, he stopped and looked towards Loren who was also looking at him.
"Welcome to Wimpal Academy, Your Excellency Loren Torino!"