The Witcher: From the Academy of Knights

"Yes, Bishop!"

Around, other Red God believers nodded one after another, and then dispersed. A dispute against the Morun family was about to begin.

And on the other side.

After a few days of travelling, Sauron and Rickon also arrived at Casterly Rock City smoothly. Compared to imagination, the city appeared larger and more prosperous.

"Bigger than the kings of the Duchy of Tar."

Sitting in the carriage, a moment of thought flashed across Sauron's eyes. The scale of Casterly Rock City was larger than that of King Tarr, and people with different costumes came and went on the streets.

"Is Casterly Rock City always this lively?" Sauron asked casually.

"It's not."

Rickon shook his head, thought for a moment, and said: "In the past, Casterly Rock City didn't have so many outsiders. It should be related to the recent Extraordinary Conference."

"Extraordinary Conference?" Sauron frowned.

"It's a trade fair hosted by Patriarch Forun."

Rickon nodded slightly, and explained: "Due to the gradual recovery of the demon tide in recent years, the number of extraordinary people is increasing, and many apprentices have accidentally obtained the wizard's inheritance."

"Although they have mastered extraordinary powers, they don't understand the nature of wizards."

"Therefore, Patriarch Fulun planned to hold an extraordinary conference a few months ago, inviting extraordinary people from all over the Lost Continent to come to Casterly Rock City for exchanges and exchange of items."

Hearing Rickon's explanation, Sauron had a thoughtful look on his face.

Wizard Fulun of the Morun family seems to be a very ambitious person. The purpose of holding this extraordinary conference is probably not only to help those apprentices who have just embarked on the journey of wizards.

If this Extraordinary Conference is held well, the reputation of the Morun family will also be raised to a higher level.

At the same time, those people from all over the world who have obtained wizard inheritance for various reasons and embarked on the extraordinary path will also have a good impression of the Morun family, and even establish contact with the Morun family.

This is undoubtedly very beneficial to the development of a wizard family.

However, similarly, for those new apprentices, the Extraordinary Conference is also of great benefit. Not only can they learn some common sense knowledge of the wizarding world, but they can also exchange items, so as to obtain valuable things for themselves.

"It seems that I have come to the right place."

The corners of Sauron's lips were raised slightly. He went to Casterly Rock this time mainly for the witchcraft crystals of the Shadow Corps. If the Forlun wizard of the Morun family is good at making witchcraft crystals, then there is a high probability that he can satisfy Sauron's needs. need.

"Let me find you a place to live first."

At this time, Rickon suddenly said, "The Extraordinary Conference won't start in a few days. Your Excellency Sauron is staying in Casterly Rock City, and I will arrange for you to get to know someone from the family."

"That's work."

Sauron nodded, and did not refuse Rickon's request.

Afterwards, under Rickon's guidance, the two came to a courtyard in the north of Casterly Rock City, where the environment was quiet and there were many servants maintaining daily routines.

"Your Excellency Sauron, stay here first."

After making arrangements for Sauron, Rickon said softly: "I need to report the matter of the Red God Church to the family as soon as possible, and I will come to you later."

"Okay, no problem." Sauron nodded.

After the two separated, Sauron entered the courtyard.

The housekeeper here had received Rickon's order to lead Sauron to a room, and thoughtfully delivered food and clean water for domestic use.

After a brief rest, Sauron stayed alone in the room.

"Extraordinary Conference!"

In the same place, Sauron stood by the window with a thoughtful face, looking at the street outside the courtyard. Just as Rickon said, there are indeed many extraordinary people from outside who came to Casterly Rock City because of the Extraordinary Conference.

Now is the era of surging tides!

In the previous years, due to the exhaustion of magic power, it was often very difficult for wizards to grow up, but today's conditions are very suitable for wizards.

For wizards, the surging tide of magic may be a disaster, but it is more of an opportunity.

Take the Morun family for example. It took hundreds of years to train a wizard, but now the tide of magic is surging. In just one year, two official wizards appeared in the family.

Of course, this also has a lot to do with the patriarch of the Morun family, Wizard Fulun.

Because the other party is good at refining witchcraft crystals, they can provide the most favorable conditions for the prospective witches of the family. No matter what kind of witchcraft the prospective witches of the Morun family want to solidify, Fulun can help them.

"I hope this wizard Falun can also refine the Shadow Corps."

Sauron's eyes flickered, and he was looking forward to the Extraordinary Conference in the near future. If he could solidify the success of the Shadow Corps, he would definitely improve his own strength again.

Soon, another two days passed.

There were still some days before the deadline for the Extraordinary Conference, but on this day, Rickon found Sauron and brought him to the castle of the Moron family.

"Your Excellency Sauron, you are really lucky."

There was a smile on Rickon's face, and he said as he walked: "Recently, Patriarch Furren has been preparing for the Extraordinary Conference."

"I only have time today, just in time to see you."

As he said that, Rickon stopped in his tracks and told him, "No matter what your Lord Sauron needs, you can bring it up to Patriarch Faulun in a while."

"Although Patriarch Falun is an official wizard, he has always treated his juniors very leniently."

"If you want to get witchcraft crystals, this is a good chance."

Hearing Rickon's words, Sauron nodded.

Not long after, the two of them came to a room, which seemed to be a study room, and Wizard Fulun of the Morun family was sitting there with his eyes closed and meditating.

The two of them didn't disturb him, and after a while, Fu Lun woke up leisurely.

"Is it little Rickon?"

After Wizard Furren woke up, he looked at Rickon with his eyes, a smile appeared on his face, and said softly: "The last time I saw you was a baby, but now you have grown up a lot."

"Good day, Lord Patriarch."

Rickon's attitude was very respectful. Although in the Morun family, Forun had always been a kind old man, but facing an official wizard, no one would dare to be presumptuous easily.

"Who is this?" Foran noticed Sauron next to him.

"He is Sauron."

Rickon quickly introduced, and at the same time, told the story of his encounter with the followers of the Red God as quickly as possible. After hearing this, Fulun's expression was a little gloomy.

"It's the Church of the Red God again!"

A trace of coldness flashed in Fulun's eyes, and he said in a deep voice: "In the past few months, three apprentices in the family have died at the hands of the followers of the Red God."

"These lunatics simply don't take the Morun family seriously!"

Sauron's heart moved.

It turned out that three members of the Morun family had already died at the hands of the Red God Church. It was no wonder that the Morun wizard was so angry. Under such circumstances, no one would be able to calm down.

After a while, Fulun regained his composure.

"Thank you Sauron for your help to the Morun family."

There was a trace of gentleness on Fulun's face, and he asked: "Since you saved Rickon's life, you are a friend of the Fulun family. I wonder what your Lord Sauron needs when you come to Casterly Rock this time."

"I want a witchcraft crystal."

Sauron was not polite, and directly stated his needs, and at the same time said: "However, I am willing to pay the corresponding value according to the principle of equivalent exchange in the wizarding world."

"A witchcraft crystal?"

Fulun thought about it, and said: "Do you use it yourself? It seems that Your Excellency Sauron is planning to solidify witchcraft?"

"Not bad." Sauron nodded.

"What witchcraft crystal do you want?"

"Shadow Technique Shadow Corps." Sauron said again.

"Oh?"

Wizard Fulun frowned, looked Sauron up and down, and said, "The difficulty of mastering the Shadow Corps is not low. Is Your Excellency Sauron from the Shadow School?"

"No, my wizard heritage comes from the Necromancy School." Sauron shook his head.

"Necronomicon?"

A look of reminiscence appeared on Fulun's face, and he nodded, "I do know a few necromancers. Your Excellency Sauron is from the Black Bone Forest, the Sea of ​​Ghosts, or the Tower of the Dead?"

Hearing the organization that Fulun mentioned, Sauron's heart moved.

In addition to the Tower of the Dead, the other two organizations are also the Necromancer School, but Sauron has never heard of them, and has not dealt with them in any way.

"neither."

Sauron shook his head and said frankly, "I don't belong to any wizarding organization. Strictly speaking, I'm just a wandering apprentice."

Seeing what Sauron said, a trace of surprise appeared on Fulun's face.

He did not expect that Sauron would be able to cultivate his own strength to such an extent at such an age without any organization to rely on.

"So, Your Excellency Sauron's talent should be pretty good."

Fulun's eyes flickered slightly, and he said, "Has Your Excellency Sauron considered staying in Casterly Rock? If you are willing to join the Morun family, the matter of witchcraft crystals will naturally not be a problem."

"Uh……"

Sauron smiled wryly, shook his head, and said, "I don't have such a plan yet, but if I have the opportunity in the future, I would like to be a part of the Morun family."

Seeing Sauron's tactful refusal, Fulun was not angry.

"Ok."

Wizard Fulun nodded, and said, "Your Excellency Sauron, don't worry about the witchcraft crystal. The Morun family now has a Shadow Corps witchcraft crystal."

"Oh?" Sauron's eyes lit up.

"However, the witchcraft crystal has not been manufactured yet, and the inscription on it will take some time."

Wizard Fulun pondered for a moment, and said: "How about this, Your Excellency Sauron temporarily stays in Casterly Rock City for a while, within ten days at most, I can complete the witchcraft crystal."

"Ten days?"

Years flickered in Sauron's heart. Ten days later, it was almost the day of the Extraordinary Conference. He could wait for this time.

"no problem."

Sauron nodded, and said again: "However, I would like to know how many magic stones Wizard Fulun plans to trade for that [Shadow Corps] witchcraft crystal?"

Since ancient times, the wizarding world has believed in the principle of equivalent exchange.

Sauron wouldn't think that if he saved Rickon's life, he could get a witchcraft crystal for nothing, and he still had to pay some price in the end.

However, perhaps for the sake of Sauron helping Rickon, the price of the witchcraft crystal would not be too high.

"Don't worry, Your Excellency Sauron."

A smile appeared on Wizard Fulun's face, and he said, "Since you are a friend of the Morun family, I will charge the price of the witchcraft crystal at the cost price."

Hearing this, Sauron felt a little relaxed.

But then, he thought about it. In order to hit the realm of wizards, Sauron had almost exhausted all his wealth, and now he has very few magic stones.

Therefore, even at the cost price, he might not be able to buy that witchcraft crystal.

However, Sauron still has a batch of potions in his hands, which are very valuable. If it is replaced by magic stones, it would not be a problem to buy the witchcraft crystal.

"Then, I will take my leave first."

Sauron left after saluting, intending to wander around Casterly Rock City, looking for an opportunity to sell the potion in his hand, using it as a capital for exchanging witchcraft crystals and participating in the Extraordinary Conference.

But after Sauron left, a trace of hesitation appeared on Rickon's face.

"Master Falun Patriarch."

Rickon lowered his head and said hesitantly: "As far as I know, the inscriptions on the Shadow Corps witchcraft crystal you made before have already been engraved, why now..."

"You want to say, why not just give the witchcraft crystal to Sauron?"

There was a light smile on Fulun's face, and he said quietly: "The Extraordinary Conference is about to start, now hand over the witchcraft crystal to him, who can guarantee that Sauron will not leave?"

Rickon was even more puzzled, not understanding what Foran meant.

"There, little Rickon."

However, Wizard Fulun shook his head, and said softly: "Go back and rest for a few days, get ready, something big will happen in Casterly Rock City soon."

"Perhaps, this matter will be related to the future of the Morun family."

While speaking, wizard Fulun's eyes flickered.

Rickon's heart skipped a beat, astonishment flashed across his eyes, but he didn't dare to say anything more, just vaguely sensed something unusual, and exited the study after saluting.

Meanwhile, on the other side.

After Sauron left the Moron family castle, he first returned to his residence, counted the potions in the carriage, and calculated the approximate value of these potions.

"enough!"

A smile appeared on Sauron's face. His current level of potion is already very high. Even refining mid-grade potion has a success rate of over 60.00%.

Therefore, as long as there is enough time, Sauron will not lack magic stones.

After leaving the courtyard, Sauron found Rickon again.

"Your Excellency Sauron wants to sell a batch of potions?"

After learning about Sauron's intentions, Rickon nodded and said, "No problem, leave it to me. Casterly Rock City has a special place to buy potions."

"Your Excellency Sauron is a friend of the Morun family, and I will definitely give you a satisfactory price."

"Thank you very much then."

Seeing what Rickon said, Sauron nodded, and then took out part of the potion.

"these are?"

Rickon's pupils shrank. As a third-level apprentice of the Moran family, he could naturally see that many of the potions in Sauron's hands were of middle-grade level.

"Banshee's Howling Potion, Wind Breath Potion..."

Looking at the potion sent by Sauron, Rickon was secretly surprised. Most of these middle-grade potions were not refined by the Moron family. (end of this chapter)