wandering fairy

When the distraught Grimm returned to the podium, the ceremony had reached the last person.From a distance, he saw an aging figure walking up to the podium with cramped and stiff movements.Then an arcane teacher of the same age handed him the emblem of a third-level mage, and said loudly with a magic loudspeaker: "After so many years of hard work, Wei Jinli finally activated his third-level arcane ability. Now he He deservedly became an official mage. His deeds once again show that as long as there is perseverance and perseverance, nothing is impossible! Everyone should learn from Wei Jinli, no matter how difficult the conditions are, as long as you work hard and study hard. There will always be a day of fruitful results! Now let us congratulate Wei Jinli again!"

The thirty or forty rows of mage apprentices working below burst into applause.

Grimm walked to the back seat silently. For some reason, when he saw Wei Jinli, who was nearly sixty years old, standing on the podium with a silly and shy smile, his heart was heavy and he felt blocked. Panic.It seemed that an indelible sadness was smoldering in his chest, and he couldn't let it go.Not for him, but for myself.

Maybe both.He was thinking about it, but he heard a few people in the back row applaud vigorously, while laughing and discussing: "Look at his body, what can he do even if he becomes a third-level mage? At most, he can make some cheap magic tools for others." Just to make ends meet. Another person said: "I don't think it's possible to make ends meet!He only knows one third-level spell---flying spell.The rest are Tier [-] spells.Now that there are more and more arcane fighters, how can his little spells be appreciated?I also heard that he owed others a huge debt for learning Tier [-] arcane arts!It might not be clear for the rest of my life.Hmph, look at his happy face, he thinks he is really a great person after being praised twice.What a fool.I won't spend so much money like him just to get the title of official mage, it's really not worth it.Here, you see he is still laughing, hehehehehe is really stupid and hopeless. "

Some people deliberately slapped their hands very loudly, but said in their mouths: "Look at how stupid he is, if I were him, I would just kill myself, and he is so happy to go on stage to embarrass me. Hey, it's really splashing saved."

Several people laughed together.The clapping and drumming became more vigorous.It's like watching another wonderful monkey show, very exciting.

Grimm also felt like laughing—wanted to laugh sadly: Wei Zinli, Wei Zinli, you are so lucky to be able to realize your dream in your lifetime.Wei Jinli, Wei Jinli, you are so unfortunate that you are already old when you realize your dreams.Wei Jinli.Wei Jinli, do you really think they are applauding your efforts?Wei Jinli, Wei Jinli, do you know that their applause is just a mockery.

Hahahahahaha, third rank.This is the third level, hahahaha

Somehow.He suddenly felt heartache.I couldn't bear to watch those hypocritical "enthusiastic" applause anymore, so I turned around and walked out of the city with my head down.

When Grimm returned to the market hotel with a sad expression, Dongzi and Lelin were already waiting impatiently at the door.

Seeing that he was in a trance, Dongzi asked, "Why didn't you come back all night last night? Didn't you agree that we will go to the market today to sell the goods that we robbed? It's not early Alright, let's go."

Le Lin muttered softly: "I'm afraid I went fooling around all night again and overslept."

Grimm did not refute, but walked into the lively market with the two of them with a gloomy face.

When Daniela pushed her car back to the market place. ^^^^ The sun has fully risen, casting warm sunshine in the wet and noisy market.But she had put the merchant dress back on, and pulled the neckline tight, trying not to let anyone see the mage robe underneath.When passers-by stared at her slightly pretty face, she always felt that the sun shining on her face was too glaring.

She buys and sells spell equipment. She chooses some spell equipment from inside the city and sells them outside the city to the rich adventure team, and then buys some materials from outside the city and transports them to the city to sell to the underground arcane apprentices who also don't have much money.Make some money off of it.Although these incomes are not small for ordinary civilians.But compared with the debt owed by my father, it is far from enough.

Every time she thinks of these things, her heart feels like a big stone that is unbearably cold and damp.Very uncomfortable.She frowned slightly, but she was afraid that it would drive away customers.So he suppressed his boredom and tried his best to put on a smiling expression.

This seemed to have some effect, and soon three customers came - a young low-level mage with a gloomy expression, who looked familiar, but couldn't remember where he had seen him; A mixed-race female warrior, and a blue-robed spellcaster whose age and background were unknown.

The short-haired blue-robed spellcaster stopped to look at the sign on the cart, and said to the other two, "This one also collects mage materials, and the price is not bad."

Danila quickly stood up and greeted the customers. The only benefit of learning arcane arts was that she could freely enter and leave Giffen City, so the price was a little cheaper than other ordinary vendors.But, only a little bit.

It wasn't the blue-robed caster who negotiated the price with her, but the mage with a downcast expression.But as soon as he started to talk about the price, the mage became energetic, talking endlessly, and claimed that he had a batch of valuable potions and magic wands that he could resell to her at a low price.

Daniela will not easily believe such words. She has seen many liars like this. They say that they have cheap goods for sale, but they are all potions that are about to deteriorate, fake magic wands that are charged with magic power, and forged with magic glow. Magical weapons, magical instruments that look brand new but are close to their service life, and so on.It's not once or twice that I have been fooled like this, so I argued with it without giving in.After a long time, the female warrior who seemed to have drow blood became very impatient, but the blue-robed spellcaster next to her closed her eyes slightly, with a calm and steady look.

In the end, the two parties decided to go to the hotel to inspect the goods.When they walked to the top floor room of the hotel and opened a box.Daniela could hardly believe her eyes!

The goods inside were exuding pure magic aura. When Daniela picked up a magic wand and examined it carefully, she found that only a few spells had been consumed inside, and the potion showed no signs of deterioration, and was completely within the shelf life.There are even two Tier 4 scrolls for sale.If this business can really be negotiated, I can make a small fortune!

What surprised her even more was a pair of half-wrapped armor. Judging from the aura, it was a pair of high-quality magical armor, and it might even have the effect of mage armor!However, the price of this kind of armor is very expensive, I'm afraid I don't have the capital to buy it.

These things may not come from the right way.But she doesn't care about that.Compared with the original owner of the item, the most important thing is to pay off the family's debts as soon as possible, and then save some dowry for yourself.After the price was negotiated and paid, she began to happily move things into her small car.At this time, the three customers began to discuss the issue of accommodation: "Grimm, your things are stored over there. If you go to the city now, we will give you a ride."

The young mage asked the blue-robed caster: "Then will you still live here? How long do you plan to stay?"

The blue-robed caster shook his head and said, "The environment here is too bad! There is a rancid smell everywhere, and it's very noisy. == I'm planning to move to a quieter place today. By the way, didn't you mean Take me to meet that Archmage Bain Harley? When can this be done? I'm still waiting."

Bern Harley?Daniela stopped when she heard this.Stand aside and listen carefully.

Grimm was very anxious when he heard this.At that time, he just said it on a whim, but he was actually bragging.Who knew that Master was still so concerned about this matter?He had no choice but to moan and say: "Bain Harley is a big man who is second only to the supreme mage Cruz. It is very difficult for the Duke to see him. It will take some time." Then he changed the subject and said: "How about You and I moved to the college in the inner city? It's quiet there. Well, there are a little less trees. But there are some beautiful large magic fountains, each of which is big enough to support a whale."

College?Dongzi felt hairy when he heard it.That's a creepy place.Don't go to college if you kill me!

So he asked back: "Isn't non-arcane learners prohibited from entering Giffen City?"

Grimm showed a special smile: "That is without permission, as long as you are willing to spend some money. You are guaranteed to come in and out as you like. And the living environment inside is ten times better than here! It is absolutely quiet at night."

Dongzi smiled slightly and said, "But I heard that your mages are prone to explosions during experiments."

Grimm laughed: "That's all nonsense from people who don't understand. The place where the real experiment is carried out has the magician's secret room as an effect protector. Even the magician's detection is very difficult, and other news is even more difficult to spread."

Dongzi still shook his head. There are so many experts in that kind of place, and he doesn't want to go in rashly now, and then be caught as a guinea pig for research.So he said: "I still like to find a long-term residence in the suburbs. It is quiet and close to nature. If you have nothing to do, go to the hills and mountains in the distance and collect some herbs."

"Why don't you go to my house." Daniela suddenly smiled and said, "My house is in the suburbs, and it's a big house." Very beautiful.

Wei Jin rushed to his home in the suburbs excitedly.The large three-story house had already stood among a piece of flat land, and there was a small garden surrounded by simple fences outside.It looks like a slightly old villa.

It was a precious legacy left to him by his ancestors. His grandfather was a mage who had mastered quite a few Tier 5 arcane arts.Back then, there was no Giffen City yet to be established.Their family is also a very prestigious and powerful person in this area.But with the death of the grandfather, the family fortune gradually declined.From the day I became sensible.I kept seeing the exquisite furniture at home being carried out and sold, and the small manor that once belonged to me was also sold to others.Grandpa and father are always nagging in their ears: must become a real mage!Be sure to honor our family like your grandparents did!Don't be like us, who only know first-order arcane arts for the rest of our lives.You must study hard and study hard.As long as you work hard, nothing will trouble you!

And now I have finally become a real mage!Years of hard work finally paid off.I am one step closer to the dreams of myself and my parents. Now I can't wait to resurrect my grandfather and father and tell them about my difficulties and achievements.Father, do you know how I came here for our dreams all these years?

Ah, the ancestral house is getting closer, even closer.The moment he stepped into the house, he couldn't help but wet his eyes.

Then he saw three strangers in the wide hall.There is also a very large, broad-backed, painted-faced badger.

Wei Jinli looked at Grimm with some embarrassment and nodded. They both knew each other, and they had exchanged some learning experiences when they were all second-level mages.Of course, now that he is an official mage, he can't stand in the same position as an apprentice like him.So he tried his best to raise his head to show his status as the master.

Daniela forced a smile to Dongzi and said, "This is my father, Wei Jinli. Father, this is the servant of the God of Air Element, Pastor Arilu."

"Ah, hello, hello." On the contrary, this Mr. Allilu walked forward and saluted himself enthusiastically.Said: "I came to this beautiful city from other places to do some business. Seeing that the environment here is good, it's like staying for a few days. I don't know if it will disturb you and your family."

Daniela saw that her father, Wei Jinli, looked a little unhappy, and immediately said strongly: "Look, there are only the two of us living in such a big house. It's too deserted. Mr. Arilu just likes the surrounding environment , we just live together. It’s also more lively. Besides, Mr. Ai Lilu has already paid a lot of deposit and wants to live here for a long time.” She emphasized “a lot of deposit”.

Sure enough, his father Wei Jinli wanted to say something, but he held back.He just nodded and said, "In that case, the three of you are welcome. But my place is far away from the market, so I might feel lonely if I live here for a long time." Then he walked upstairs to his room on his own , and then turned around and said: "My family is a family of mages, and there are many precious things here. I hope you don't mess around. If anything happens, I will not be responsible." After finishing speaking, he returned to his big house, bang He slammed the door shut.

Daniela frowned and gave a dissatisfied glance at the top, then turned to explain to Mr. Airilu: "My father is not good at words, so it looks a bit weird. Don't mind the three, and you will get familiar with him in a few days." alright."

Grimm had been watching Wei Jinli leave slowly with slightly sad eyes just now, and then he snorted and said, "I don't mind. I just asked Mr. Airilou to look at the house. I will directly I went to Giffen City. But this Miss Lelin has a bad temper. You have to think about it."

Le Lin gave him a sideways look, but didn't speak.Dongzi, who changed his name to Pastor Ai Lilu, came forward helplessly to smooth things over: "She is just a little bit fierce to the robbers on the road. Alright. Let's go and see the room."

The rooms of Dongzi and Lelin are also on the second floor. Although they are a little shorter, they are nearly twice as spacious as ordinary rooms.Moreover, the walls are made of thick big stones, which are warm in winter and cool in summer.The pillars in the room are thick cylinders fashioned from wood treated with spells, which seem to have a good imitation effect and support.The windows are large, allowing plenty of sunlight to come in, giving it a spring vibe.

After moving the things into the room, Grimm seemed to have something on his mind and insisted on leaving in a hurry.He said he was going to a big dealer and sold Palik's suit of armor.Then he took a arm armor as a sample, and left with a heavy heart.Doesn't seem to like the place very much.

Le Lin was still packing her things in the next room, and there seemed to be a sound of arguing in the opposite room.

Dongzi sat quietly by the window, quickly calmed his mind and adjusted his breath, and mobilized his true strength to expand the ability of ear consciousness.After a few breaths, all the sounds in the room were heard.A few swallows were building their nests on the roof; two voles came in to try their luck in the corner of the third floor; two nests of voles seemed to be sleeping soundly under the house; Accidentally fell into a trap, and Zhang was struggling desperately.

Of course, the most obvious voice is the quarrel between the father and daughter.

"Why are you so serious? They didn't provoke you. It's rare to meet such rich and uncritical customers, and you still drive them out?" Daniela said with some air.

"This is our house, it's not good to let other people mess around in it. If you get pregnant, will he pay for it?" The old man in his sixties also retorted angrily.

The daughter became even more angry: "Something? What is it? What else is there in this house other than a few pieces of broken furniture? Even the door panels of our house are so old that no one wants them! I know, you are thinking that he is a pastor and has money." , so I’m not happy. What’s the use of being unhappy? You owed a whole lot of debts outside to learn arcane arts. If you don’t have money, how can you pay it back? It’s hard for someone to give you money, and you have to pay it back?”

My father began to argue: "Yes! I just have an opinion! Look at what you look like now? You spend your days like a small businessman, how can you look like a third-level official mage? This is a disgrace to the family! I really do Shame on you!"

Daniela's voice began to cry: "If you lose it, you lose it! I don't want you to daydream all day long! You owe debts again and again. If I didn't do business to support you, you would have been cursed by that contract long ago. The coffin!"

The father still said angrily: "I would rather be cursed to death than you to do business! What future is there? Don't want to be famous for the rest of your life."

The daughter snorted with sobs: "Get ahead? How to get ahead? Be an adventurer? Wake up! It's not 100 years ago now! Adventurers can only do the dirty work that the army does not far away, the easiest What a life-threatening job! How many adventurers have you seen in your life? Ah?! Tell me, let me listen to you!"

A moment of silence.

The daughter became angry again: "What era is this now? You still hold the legends of the past as treasures in your hands. I think you should get up and wash your face twice every morning!"

My father said anxiously and angrily: "Then you shouldn't be a businessman either! You can make professional magic equipment and let those businessmen come to buy your things on their own initiative. This is in line with your status!"

The daughter snorted helplessly while sobbing: "Father, start to open your eyes and see. It's not the past! Back then there was no Giffen City here, so of course our family was respected by people. Just make a small gadget and people will come Buy. What era is it now? It’s the era when Giffen City ruled this land! They rigidly set the lower price of each item. It’s called protecting the interests of mages, but it’s actually improving the overall price. The price forced those ordinary mages who survived on cheap to go bankrupt! Only a very small number of people with particularly good skills can continue to support themselves by making magic utensils. The real big business can only be done in Giffen City, and we have worked hard to do it The quality of things is much better than theirs, and the price cannot be lowered a little bit, otherwise they will violate their laws and throw me in prison. If I don’t do business, what should I do?! Do I run like a few of my classmates? Going to be a humble servant in the rich man's house in the country?"

In the end, she seemed to wipe away her tears and said, "Don't look down on those who do business. If I hadn't paid you part of the interest for you in business these years, you would have been a corpse in the coffin by now! I don't care what you think, anyway. The two who came today are my guests, don't bother others."

Then she pushed the door out and closed the door heavily.

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