29: Apprenticeship
Anne Edfield's office is not much different from what she imagined, with a neat desk stacked with a desk and a lamp in the corner, a soft sofa and chairs, bright curtains, and an overall warm tone, which looks crisp and simple.
Except for a few gems of different colors scattered around the table.
Sapphires, rubies, and topazes are so clear and translucent that even an ignorant person like Violet who has never been exposed to the field of gemstones can recognize their value, and most importantly, Violet can feel the magic of the gemstone.
If the people of the Tosaka family saw these high-quality gemstones, they would definitely buy them at any cost, and for magicians who have mastered the magic of gemstones, excellent gems are an irresistible temptation.
"Is it pretty?"
Anne, who came in with Purple, asked coldly.
"yes... Huh?! That one...... It's the first time I've seen such a pure gemstone, so I accidentally walked and walked ......."
Zi replied before reacting, and couldn't help but quickly look away.
It's just a little emotional, the gem is useless to the magic that Purple practiced, and if Mentor Anne thinks that he has thoughts about gems, it will be a real disaster.
"I'm distracted, isn't it, the purple classmate who is called the 'Confused Magic Envoy' really deserves his reputation, speaking of which, I doubt that you are the same person as the kid who attacked the Aqipolud family without hesitation."
Anne put away the gems on the table and placed them in a blue box, moving carefully.
Even for the heirs of the Edfeldt family, high-quality gems are a relatively scarce resource.
"You're joking, the Aozaki family is not good at cultivating split personalities," it's not the Liangyi family, Purple muttered quietly, and continued to explain: "It was Kenneth who provoked my sister Aozaki Orange in his words, although it may be unintentional, but I don't regret it, and I have also done some remedy." ”
As far as intuition is concerned, Purple believes that the blonde woman in front of her is currently in the clock tower, and if there is one magician who is the least hostile to Purple, it must be Annie.
"Oh, then you think it's fine?" Anne asked noncommittally.
"Even if there is, it won't be very violent, if it makes a fuss against the Aqipolud family......"
"Stupid! Don't take everyone else for a fool, can you fool your classmates with those little actions, can you still hide from those old guys who have fought all their lives? Anne suddenly and rudely interrupted Purple and reprimanded her without the slightest emotion.
Her face was already covered with frost, her eyes were sharp and piercing, stern and cold, and under her beautiful figure, she could deeply perceive the disdain and disappointment in her words.
Purple was a little dumbfounded, Mentor Anne, who had always been gentle, seemed to be incarnated as a cold winter queen at this moment, and it had a great impact on Purple's senses.
A thought crossed his mind.
The descendants of the Edfield family in Northern Finland are not well-mannered ladies who were raised in that kind of icy environment.
Despite this, Purple still has no intention of repenting.
"I know, I'll put up with it next time......"
"Next time? Yes, I know that your grandfather was a magician, but there are countless torture methods to prevent the other party from dying, if it weren't for the fact that I temporarily suppressed it yesterday with the power of the Edfield family......"
“…… I'll find a hidden place and attack without revealing my identity. ”
Anne's reprimand came to an abrupt halt, and she stared into Purple's eyes, the coldness on her face melting before finally turning into laughter.
"Yes, yes, yes! Zi is well versed in the essence of hunting, if you can face the battle, you can fight head-on, and if you can't meet the sneak attack, it doesn't matter, the nobles have to fight like mercenaries, as long as they can achieve the goal and harvest wealth, they can abandon those constraints. Don't worry, it's just a family of nine generations, and my Anne Edfield student isn't that easy to deal with! ”
Anne said appreciatively, and Purple's answer was clearly close to her heart.
"Huh...... What the? Purple froze.
It's changing too fast...... By the way, Tutor Anne said students, but she has a lot of students, so there's no need to ......
Seeing that Purple didn't react, Anne's eyes became a little annoyed.
Purple trembled, as if she had been poured a basin of cold water, and after a little hesitation, she immediately bowed down to Anne.
But just by saying the four words Teacher Anne, Purple couldn't continue, and she always felt a sense of shame that she couldn't look at me directly when she said that she would accept me as an apprentice or something.
The Edfeldt family is indeed a famous magician, but such an abrupt apprenticeship makes Zi still a little resistant from the bottom of her heart.
"I heard that Oriental people are shy and reserved, it seems that this is indeed the case, Xiao Zi, I can call you that." Anne nodded in understanding, the apprenticeship didn't need to be complicated, the teacher and students just agreed.
"Since it's an apprentice, feel free." Purple's tone also lightened.
is already Anne's apprentice, so naturally there is no need.
Unlike the students in the therapy department, Anne's relationship with him is that of a true master and apprentice, which means that unless he betrays Anne, he is officially divided into the Edfield family. Although he didn't have to be forced to contribute to the Edfield family, the imprint was already on his body.
Anne will soon inform the other forces in the magic world of this news, and even the other members of the Edfield family will also confirm his identity.
"Well, in that case, Xiao Zi, bring it." Anne held out her hand.
"What......?"
"A prop that can instantly release flames, with your magic circuit, it doesn't rely on a device that stores magic power, and it is extraordinary to be able to cast it in five seconds." Anne has her eye on the purple card.
"That's it."
Purple took out two cards and gave them to Annie, who mastered the gem magic and didn't need to covet his things at all, and snatching the apprentice's property just after apprenticeship was basically something that no one with a little normal nerves would do.
Anne stroked the surface of the fire card.
“…… The technique of making zuò is a bit rough, the magic power that can be stored is large, and the magic power transformation of a single guide, hey, is it the concept of fairy tale monsters, magic that has been almost cut off since the Industrial Revolution," Anne commented, looking up. "Xiao Zi, the person who makes these cards is really not simple."
"Indeed, she is a reclusive witch, and my magic knowledge is also taught by her." There is no need to hide the existence of beads, anyway, it is basically impossible for Anne and her to intersect.
"Oh? No wonder I feel that although Xiaozi has a foundation, your common sense is not quite the same as that of other students. I'll leave these two cards here for now...... Don't use that pitiful mouse-like look, I am also principled, how can I rob my disciple of something? ”
Anne said to Violet angrily, and took out a shiny blue cover book from the cabinet by the wall.
"This is an auxiliary dress that can increase the magic power, and you can also write a commonly used technique on it, it is the first gift dress I got from the teacher back then, so it will be regarded as your apprenticeship."
Anne placed it on Purple's hand.
"Thank you, teacher." Purple's resentment quickly subsided, and she bowed down to thank him.
"Let's go if it's okay, I'm going to check the progress tomorrow, and since I've become my disciple, then ~ double the progress, if you don't meet the requirements...... I'm punished, huh? ”
Anne sat back at her desk with a malicious expression.
"~~~~~~Don't, Teacher Annie!!!!"
Purple screamed and hurried to the library as if she were fleeing.
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PS: Let me do the math, Purple is probably Aunt Luvia's disciple.