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In fact, the principle of the teleportation technique is very simple, that is, the operator marks it with his own magic power, no matter where he is, as long as the two coordinates are connected, he can break through the geographical restrictions.The farther the teleportation distance is, the more magic power is required, and even mages who have practiced space magic for many years may make mistakes.Before the promulgation of the ban, every year, many novices took themselves to a space other than the material world because of this spell. In order to curb the high number of missing people, Hohenheim stipulated that only the ranks of archmage and above can learn teleportation. .

In terms of popularity alone, teleportation probably ranks among the top ten spells known to ordinary people.Of course, this is inseparable from the portal developed by Bray based on spells.It allows ordinary people to enjoy the speed of the past, but the portal is not free, and only the nobles and businessmen can afford the expensive price.After the undead invaded, the nobles died and fled, and a large area of ​​territory was flooded by the sea of ​​storms.In order to prevent the undead from raiding the portals set up in various places, Hohenheim, with the assistance of Bray, closed the portals invented for convenience, and human beings returned to the era when they had to rely on their feet and mounts to travel.

All Link's abilities meet the conditions for using the teleportation technique. Originally, he wanted to simply test teleportation from the warehouse to the hall, but Lorelei objected.

[If you want to try, try a longer distance, preferably outside the barrier. 】

Why?Teleportation can't penetrate the barrier?Link was very puzzled, whether he entered or exited normally through the city gate or passed through directly through the gasification, he didn't have any real feeling. In his opinion, this enchantment protecting the city was just a superficial decoration.

[The barriers of the three satellite cities were all set up by Bray himself, you should know his skills. 】

Upon hearing that it was the barrier set by Bray, Link immediately felt contemptuous.Is it the law of cause and effect?Will it only respond to enemies who are malicious or use force to attack? 】

[The specific details are unclear, but Bray never set up the portal in the city. 】Lorelai believes that the gasification technique breaks through Violet's barrier mainly because wind is a common element in nature.So it can directly bypass the barrier's defense.The purpose of teleportation is to send people or things somewhere. Of course, this method of intruding from the outside will be blocked by the enchantment as an invasion.

[Tsk~ What a hassle. ] Link's eyes scattered in the warehouse, thinking about what to use as a test object.Suddenly, he saw the pair of daggers made of bloodstones and poisonous thorns on the weapon rack.

Yoda actually missed them, and it was because the shape was too simple to be ignored...

Removing the daggers from the rack, Link decided to put them to the test.He asked Orlando to wait in the warehouse, and went to test outside the barrier to see if the teleportation technique could break through the barrier protecting Violet.

Considering that there are valuable materials such as mithril and fine gold stored in the warehouse, it's okay for me to be there, but if only half-elves are left, the head of the union branch may have an idea.In order to avoid Yoda's overthinking, Link chose to vaporize and leave, but as soon as he walked into the hall, he saw Yoda staring intently at the audio-visual device placed on the long table, and President Bridge's words were verbatim. into his ears.

"A date has been set. The first auction will be held in ten days."

Yoda presents Link’s other three new magic props one by one as if offering a treasure, “Maybe he is not satisfied with those defective items, he made these three new ones today. Each of them has a level comparable to Feng Falcon’s. , is top grade."

Bridge stroked his well-trimmed goatee, "Great, this way I have more confidence." After a slight pause, Bridge asked Yoda, did Link reveal when he would leave?

"No exact date. Just a few more days in Violet."

"Is that so..." Bridge pondered for a moment, telling Yoda to be careful.Don't be disrespectful in words or actions. Whether the trade union can be revived depends entirely on this uncle.The vice president had already set off a month ago. He was originally here to investigate the Son of Nature, and now he can personally preside over the first magic item auction held in Violet.

If Link, who was promoted from a partner to an uncle, was not in a gasified state, he would definitely be staggering.Seeing that Yoda finished the audio-visual technique activated by the magic stone, he knew that this call was over.He slipped out through the crack in the door.On the outskirts of the forest, he found a secluded corner, showed up, and couldn't wait to cast the teleportation technique.

If, as Lorelai had speculated, the barrier sensed the intrusion from the outside and activated itself, the originally faint barrier became real amidst the buzzing sound.Cutting off a carriage that happened to be coming in and out, the fresh melons and fruits were scattered all over the ground, and the guards guarding the gate of the city were startled.Then Archmage Andrew arrived in person, first checked the Eye of True Knowledge above the city gate, and then walked around the barrier to confirm that someone wanted to break through the barrier.

The teleportation failed, and Link, who thought he could leave earlier, was a little frustrated.He stood among the crowds flocking to the city gate to watch the excitement. As long as he didn't cast spells in public, even a legendary mage would not be able to see his flaws, so he found a position relatively close to the city gate with confidence.

Lorelai had expected this result a long time ago, [If you can't break through the barrier, it doesn't mean that the teleportation failed. 】

【what do you mean? 】

[Let the trade union place a box in the market area, as long as the magic items can be accurately sent to this box is enough. 】

This is a way.There is an enchantment in the inner city, and it is not convenient to enter and exit. Just in order to satisfy the employment of adventurers and mercenaries, the trade union set up a temporary registration point in the market area.

【Jafar, ask Orlando to ask Yoda for a large wooden box, just say I asked for it, and ask him to bring it to the market area. ] Link used the familiar's unique telepathy to let the warg staying in the union's warehouse transfer a message to Orlando.

Soon, the commotion at the city gate was subsided.However, the automatic blockade caused by the unknown invasion has not yet been released. Orlando, who was carrying the wooden box, could not leave the city, and could only return to the union. Jafar told Link that he could not send it out, and had to wait for the barrier to release the blockade on its own.

Link, who didn't want to wait, could only go to the market area to pass the time. As he was walking, he was suddenly patted on the shoulder from behind.Looking back, it was a well-dressed middle-aged man.He searched all over his memory, but couldn't find any relevant information about this person.

Could it be an acquaintance of Melville?Oh, this is too bad...

"Hey, do you remember me?" The other party greeted him proactively, but Link was sullen and didn't know how to answer.

"I haven't seen you for a while. You are still the same." The man didn't notice anything unusual, and said to himself, "I haven't seen you since I escaped from the underground passage, so I thought you were dead."

Hearing this, Link immediately realized that this person had been attacked by the undead in the underground passage with the ranger, unfortunately.Melville was not immune to this.

"Why are you here?"

From the beginning to the end, middle-aged men were talking. Considering how lonely his character is, he should at least reply. Link replied in a hoarse voice, "Watchcastle and Grantham are besieged by the undead. I You can only come here to buy supplies."

"Also..." The man nodded, "What are you going to do next?"

Not knowing the identity of the other party, Link didn't want to reveal too much, and only vaguely stated that he would go to Cronenberg.

"You're going to Kronberg. That's great! I'm going there too, and I can't find someone to escort my convoy."

convoy?Is this guy a businessman?Just when Link was worried about saying the wrong thing, he saw Orlando in the crowd.

"Hey, the poet is here too." Seeing the half-elf approaching, the man's joy became more apparent.

After exchanging a look that only they could understand, Orlando took up the topic, "Yes, after leaving the underground passage. It's the closest here, so I can only come here to try my luck. Who knows just in time for the change of gods, thanks to the Son of Nature , we can buy supplies. Mr. Uke is going to Xindu, why did you turn back?"

"Don't mention it. When I escaped from the underground passage, those adventurers robbed me by fire. They took most of my goods and the carriage away. I heard that Violet has granted permission to enter the city. I'm also here to try my luck and see if I can Find them." The merchant, whom Orlando called Urk, blushed at the mention of the lost goods.

"You're lucky. The trade union has set up a registration booth in the market area. Let's go. I'll take you there." Orlando, who said he would take the businessman to the trade union registration point, quietly gave Link a thumbs up, implying that what he told him has been done. OK.

Oh~ Has the box arrived yet?Link called out to the Warg, 【Jafar, are you still in the union's warehouse? 】

【Yes. 】

[Where is Yoda?It was the human from the union. 】

【He sent the big box you asked for out of town. 】

Therefore, Link hid himself in the crowd, and when the businessman Uke turned around, he could no longer find the ranger.

"Hey, what about others?"

"Leave him alone, it's important to do business." Knowing that Link was going to test the teleportation technique, Orlando quickened his pace and led the businessman towards the union's booth.

Just like yesterday, the registration point with the banner was hardly visited by anyone, it was deserted, and it was very abrupt in the bustling market.

Upon hearing that the businessman brought by Orlando complained about mercenaries, Yoda's face immediately became ugly. "I hired your adventurers because I believed in the reputation of the union. As a result, those guys ran faster than anyone else when they saw the undead!" Uke said angrily, "I know it will be like this, I might as well To the mercenaries."

The corner of Yoda's mouth twitched, and he scolded in his heart that the current adventurers were of low quality and would only cause trouble for the union.At this moment, the big wooden box behind him suddenly rang, and all four people present heard it.

Luni looked back anxiously at the wooden box Yoda had just brought with the cart, worried that some dangerous creature might jump out of it.

Yoda asked Luni to record to the merchant, and ran to check the wooden box by himself.

After the lid was opened, a pair of strangely shaped daggers were placed at the bottom of the empty box.

Yoda was sure he had seen the pair of daggers the day before, and that he had placed them on the weapons rack himself.

Is this also a magic weapon?

"Sir, the registration is complete..." The inexperienced Luni didn't know what to do next.

Yoda put the lid back on, took a deep breath, smiled and promised the businessman that he would compensate him for his losses.

"The three carriages are all carrying seasonal fruits and vegetables from Kronberg."

"The goods are discounted at the price, and the horse-drawn carriage can be paid directly." Yoda once again promised to compensate at the price, and the merchant Uke put out the fire.

Link, who succeeded in the test, rushed over. Orlando took Uke to discuss the specific price with Yoda, and secretly talked with Link at the lowest volume. In order to avoid being heard, he still chose the language of another world.

"Aren't you going to Kronberg? This Uke is a traveling businessman, so you can just give him a ride."

"Well, he just asked me to come with him. Is this an old acquaintance of Melville's?"

"Just happened to ride in his carriage. Helped him drive away the beasts on the way."

Link understood, "It turned out to be a free thug."

"Yes, that's exactly what Uke is talking to us about, what do you mean?"

"It's better to choose this instead of trying to find it." Now that the test was successful, Link didn't want to delay any longer.He even wanted to set off right away.

They settled the negotiation here, and on the other side, the negotiation between the businessman and Yoda was over.

"How do you think about it?" Hearing the two people beside him discussing something in a low voice, Uke thought they were discussing whether to take his own ride.

Since the undead invaded, travelers usually choose to pay for the caravans traveling to and from various places, with mercenary escorts, which can minimize the danger of encountering undead and wild beasts.

Even if these two are powerful adventurers, they don't have to be afraid of the dangers of the road, and riding in a carriage is faster than walking by foot.Also more comfortable.Uke didn't think they would reject his offer.

Since Melville himself has facial paralysis and a taciturn personality, Orlando took the initiative to play the role of a communicator and agreed to the businessman's invitation.

"Great, we'll set off as soon as the union's carriage arrives."

In contrast to the businessman's elation, Yoda looked stunned. He opened his mouth, and considering Link's role at the moment, he could only swallow his doubts.

"Wait!" Orlando shouted to Uke who had already walked a few steps. "Are you still shopping?"

Jafar the Wolf is still in the warehouse of the trade union, and the two of them haven't bought dry food or clean water for the road.

"No. I went back with an empty car this time. I lost my belongings when I escaped underground. I can only rely on travelers to subsidize the loss. You guys also go to prepare. See you at noon!" After finishing speaking, Uke trotted away .

"Are you planning to leave today?" Yoda asked Orlando, but he looked at Link.In fact, when it was told to use a wooden box to test the transmission.He had a hunch.

It is inconvenient to say more, Link answered with points.

"Don't wait any longer? The auction will be held in ten days..." Yoda wanted to try his best to keep Link, which was what the president meant.

"I've stayed here long enough, it's time to hit the road." After speaking, Link left straight away.Orlando followed, and the two disappeared into the crowd together.

Knowing that Link would go back to the union to look for the black wolf left in the warehouse, Yoda ran away. Looking at his back, Luni got up and opened the wooden box, and took out the dagger from it.

That's what made the noise just now...

Unaware of the power of the two weapons in his hands, Lu Ni was about to touch them with his fingers when someone grabbed his arms.

"What are you doing?" Lu Ni yelled at the person who held him back, but the moment he turned his head, he froze.At some point, a young woman came to the table. The snow-white robe was embroidered with golden embroidery. She smiled and reminded, "There is poison on the blade."

Lu Ni was dazed for a few seconds before he could react, poison... poison! ?He was so frightened that he quickly dropped the dagger in his hand. The dagger that made a crisp sound fell to the ground and was picked up by someone.The man was dressed in fine clothes, in his early twenties, and looked like some noble heir who had left home.

Squinting at the awl-like dagger, the young man looked at Lu Ni, "This thing is not ordinary, which master from the trade union?"

"Ah~ah?" Lu Ni scratched his head in a daze, "I'm... not sure."

The tall woman laughed out loud, "Aren't you a member of the trade union? Why don't you know what to ask?"

"Hey... I just came here, so I don't know anything. The person in charge just left, if you want to buy, you can wait for him..."

"Put it away quickly. Although it's not a good thing, if a thief sees it, they will miss it." The young man threw the dagger on the table, and the woman in white robe left with him. Revealing her origins, neither a merchant nor a traveler.

"How could the priest of Dawn appear in such a place?" Because of Hohenheim's relationship, Violet did not have a temple.Lu Ni lived to be 20 years old before he saw the pastor of Chenxi for the first time.

Rushing back to the trade union warehouse, Yoda saw Link as expected. He was undoing the inconspicuous gray cloth bag tied around his waist.

"Your Excellency, even if you can teleport magic items into the wooden box, it's not easy to bring the materials for making magic items?" Yoda tried to use this excuse to delay time.

"You came just in time, I will get some materials from the union, you tell Bridge." Link took the dimension bag and walked to the shelf where the mithril and adamantium were stored, Yoda saw that he stuffed it inside There was no way to store so many items in a palm-sized cloth bag one after another, and he immediately understood that it was a magic item with a much larger storage capacity than it appeared on the surface, and now there was no excuse for the material. used.

After taking a little of the materials that may be used for making magic props and enchanting, Link gave the reason for leaving in a hurry.

"Of course the auction will attract a lot of people who are interested in the magic props I made, but have you ever considered that the Fate Weaver cannot be detected by the foresight, not by other tracking techniques? I cooperate with the trade union The purpose is to hide their identities and act secretly, if it is exposed because of the auction, what is the point of this cooperation?"

"This..." Yoda was speechless.

"With a limit of ten days, I will store the magic props I made in that box regularly. If the magic mark is lost, it will become invalid." The last thing Link put into the dimensional bag was Jafar the Wolf.Accompanied by the movement of getting up, he performed the gasification technique in front of Yoda for the last time. (To be continued..)