Chapter 1: Lazar's promise
Bright sunshine, slightly humid air, if there is no fishy smell, and retro and elegant buildings, the bustling crowds constitute Lucian's "Port Padre", the largest seashore of the Kingdom of Holm First impression of the city.
Taking a few carriages across the street smoothly and slowly, Lucien looked away from the window and looked back at Lazar, the magician who was in charge of welcoming himself and the apprentices.
呵 "Oh, Mr. Evans, are you satisfied with Holm's kingdom?" Lazar asked with his iconic smile as bright as sunlight.
Lucien was free of the ubiquitous depression at this time, and was very relaxed. He answered humorously, 'Ms. and Chalk sisters are very beautiful, and their costumes are also very different from the continental style. Cake skirts, light long skirts, bright colors, beautiful lace and ruffles, folds, etc., but to my disappointment, they seem a little conservative, all of the clothes are high-necked, only a part of white temporary The neck is exposed. By the way, Lazar, just call me Evans. "
"Haha, Evans, this is something you don't know how to appreciate." Lazar gave a laugh that all men understand. "I always think that being conservative and covering up can give people a greater desire to explore. Human nature is so easy to get things. I never knew to cherish. "
Lucian nodded slightly: "But what impressed me the most is that Holm Kingdom, whether it is men or women, likes to wear a hat?" This is very rare in Aalto, and often only clergymen and the upper body Old gentlemen like to wear soft hats.
"Evans, you observe very carefully. This is a good quality that a magician needs. In Holm, going out to wear a hat is a kind of etiquette. In the future, you also need to get used to it. For example, ladies' formal hats are behind your head. A wide-brimmed hat with a beautiful long ribbon and fringe, and a gauze hat with a hazy veil, usually a light and small soft hat inlaid with feathers and flowers. Men's hats are much simpler, and ordinary civilians wear dome hats and wide brims Hats, ours, are top hats of varying heights, and daily soft hats. "
Lazar pointed to the top of his head, "Of course, a tie, bow tie, suit or double-breasted dress is also an indispensable match.
After slowly closing the distance with Lazar with the dialogue between men, Lucian changed the subject without leaving a trace: "I don't know what restrictions a magician has on magic in Holm Kingdom?"
"It's like a sword. If you hurt someone, you will be punished by law, but formal magicians have the same status as Lords, and less serious things only need to pay a certain fine. As for the rest, you see there." Lazar said Out the window.
Kushiro turned around and saw a middle-aged man in a gray suit surrounded by dozens of children beside a fountain in a wide chalk field. He took his black top hat in his hand, and kept pulling things out, flowers, bread, stones, etc., and finally flying out a group of white pigeons, which made the children happily applaud.
"Magic trick, magic apprentice?" Lucian asked, puzzled, because of the distance.
Lazar was stunned. Red wine, smiled and nodded: "Yes, since the parliament began schooling apprentices, the number of magical apprentices in several countries has increased rapidly, and more and more people cannot become formal magicians. But they all know the words, They all have a wealth of knowledge to make it easy for them to get a good life. This apprentice should just like children and like to tease them. "
I already knew from the words of Astall and Tom that Lucien, who had a magic school in the council, was curious, and asked casually: "At the current magic school, what percentage of magic apprentices are promoted to formal magicians?"
"It is a lot higher than the ancient tradition. In the ancient magic empire, without strong spiritual talents, they could only rely on potions and various dangerous magic rituals. Often, there was not a thousand apprentices who could advance to a magician. And now With the study of arcane arts, the spiritual requirements for apprentices have been reduced a lot. About five out of a hundred apprentices can become formal magicians. "
Lazar looked at Lucien with a bright smile: "However, this is not Evans you need to worry about. You are already a formal magician, and you have surpassed many apprentices. You just need to go down carefully without any prejudice. After learning arcane, I believe you will be a qualified true magician in one or two years. By the way, what faction are you?
Balusian did not hide: "I am good at astral and elemental magic, but I haven't figured out what to specialize in the future."
"Oh, I happen to be the elemental mage, the force of" Elemental Will ", have you heard of" Elemental Will "?" Lazar played with the empty wine glass in his hand.
Of course I have heard that I now have Holm crown ring, Lucian thought with a smile and answered, "Listen to Mr. Astar, did you want me to join Lazar?"
"Haha, Evans, you think too much." Lazar quipped: "We are different from the organization of the" Pale Hand "that absorbs good or bad. Those who can join the" Elemental Will "are all tested. Elite magicians need at least a formal arcanist level. Hey, 'Pale Hand', they really don't need to distinguish good from bad, anyway, the important thing for them is the corpse. If it is not good enough, there are corpses that can be sent. Use it. "
Listening to Lazar's slander, Lucian could only silently think that "Elemental Will" and "Pale Hand" were really contradictory. Even Lazar, who was obviously not a middle-level magician, could bear the mention of the other side. Can't stop ridicule and sarcasm: "Looking at it, Lazar, do you have a formal Arcanist level?"
路 Lucien originally wanted to say, "Looking like this, Lazar, are you an elite magician?" But thinking about the irony, he changed his mouth to ask the Arcanist level.
Lazar's back was a little stiff, he stopped his right hand playing the wine glass, and tried to flatten his smile: "One of the first-level elemental magics that I improved earlier this year, 'Lazar's Burning Hand', got parliament 'arcane review. The committee's assessment received two arcane points, plus the previous eight finally became a first-level arcanist and a second-world magician. After that, they were absorbed into the elemental will. "
Although he tried his best to cover up, his tone and description clearly showed self-satisfaction and satisfaction.
"Lazare, you don't look old?" Lucian didn't understand how difficult arcane points could be for the magicians at the junior high school, but was slightly surprised by Lazar's second ring magician level.
Lazar took the red wine bottle on the fixed wooden table between the two, and poured a little red wine into his glass again: "I just turned 22 years old, haha, you are two years older than Evans."
Because of his calm temperament and not much innocence, he is often misunderstood as being around twenty years old. Lucien also reported his age as twenty, which is different from the eighteen-year-old musician Lucifer Evans: Lazar, you are a brilliant genius.
"Hehe, there is nothing. I'm far worse than those real geniuses. For example, Mr. Ulysses in the" Elemental Will "has an imaginative talent in the field of elemental magic. At the age of three, he has become a second-level arcanist and a middle-level magician. At the age of thirty-three, he is a fourth-level arcanist and a fifth-level elemental mage. There are still many geniuses like him. Like Larry and Mr. Timothy in the organization. "
Lazarre has not much jealousy about these geniuses, because their achievements have already destroyed their comparisons with them. It ’s not a grade that ca n’t be compared, and you do n’t need to be jealous. “And the genius that I admire most in the field of elemental magic, except for the great Arcanist Hathaway, is the princess of the Kingdom of Holm. She won the 'Holm Crown' award at the age of 23. She is also a rare genius with an arcane level exceeding the magic level since the establishment of the Magic Council. After winning the award, she was only a ring-level mage, and turned out to be a fourth-level arcane. Teacher, unfortunately ... "
I touched it. The "Mo" ring in the bag, Lucian had a feeling of hearing acquaintances in a foreign country: "I know the story of Ms. Meredith, except for the final choice, it is truly admirable."
Lazare shook the wine glass, watching the blood-red liquid in the transparent glass, his smile became brighter: "As a member of the elemental will, I replace Ms. Meredith, who passed away, thank you Evans for your admiration. Hehe, although we The idea of not inviting Evans to join you, but a genius who can learn ancient magic and become a full-time magician before the age of twenty, I don't think any organization will refuse to observe you. "
"In addition to the will of the elemental will, in addition to the guidance of intermediate and advanced magicians, numerous arcane research materials, complete laboratories, sufficient materials and wealth, it is also possible to obtain two advanced rituals of legendary magic professions, one with The 'Elemental Dominator', which is co-owned by the Parliament and the Holm Royal Magistrates' Court, is one that can learn advanced alchemy and elementary systems at the same time. It is also our unique 'Creator'. "
"Evans, as long as you can reach the official Arcanist level before the age of thirty, the door to Elemental Will will be open!"
In fact, it may be more appropriate for me to replace Ms. Meredith. I was bored and talked about Lucien playing Holm's crown ring. I was more satisfied with not receiving the invitation directly.
In this regard, Lucian agrees with Astar's words. When the level is low, it is better to avoid being involved in the internal organization of the magic council study and research with peace of mind, and wait for strength to grow It's not too late to choose.
"I am good at astrology and elementary system. I will definitely give priority to elemental will when I join the organization in the future." Lucian tried to be sincere and perfunctory.
Seeing Lucien's position, Lazarre nodded with satisfaction: "If you specialize in galaxies, you can also choose a tall tower."
It seems that the relationship between "high tower" and "elemental will" is not bad.
Then he looked outside: "Evans, are you playing in 'Port Padre' for a few days, or go directly to Allinge?"
"I can't wait to go to Allinge," Lucian answered without hesitation.
Lazare smiled and flattened the wine glass, then let the driver drive straight into a seemingly ordinary garden villa.
Just as I passed the gate, the surrounding forces became grey and grey, as if the mist had come.
When he emerged from the "Fog", Lucien appeared in front of him completely unthinkable. Eight railroad tracks were laid in pairs in front of him. A dark and dark eight-section "train" stopped at the place closest to him. .
Apprentices such as Anne Nick on the carriages behind him were shocked by the strange sight and made a loud noise.
欢迎 "Welcome to the Magic Steam Train bound for Allinge."
Lazar was very satisfied with Lucian's surprise, extended his right hand, and made an invitation. (To be continued [this text is provided by Uncle Shaq @ 初初 练]. If you like this work, you are welcome to ◤start◢◢ to vote for recommendation and monthly tickets. Your support is my greatest motivation.)