Thirty years ago, a wizard named Peter got the castle from the Duke and founded the Wimpal Academy—all Loren had heard from the little wizard. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info

But the Duke certainly wouldn't give the castle to a wizard for nothing, even if it was a ruined fortress that had been reduced to ruins, it would definitely cost something, or some kind of heavy price.

"And the price is that the Wimpal Academy must be responsible for the entire dukedom, everything related to magic, free of charge. Dalton said indifferently: "Mutant monsters, pagan temples, foreign wizards...... Very extensive. ”

"We gave apprentices seemingly non-hazardous work, but there were still not enough people. It is impossible for a formal wizard to leave the lab or study so often and interrupt research to solve problems such as cows not giving birth and villagers getting malaria. And most wizards are not good at fighting, facing monsters and ordinary people. ”

"But you are different, Your Excellency Loren Turin. The black-robed wizard stretched out his hand and pointed to the long sword behind Loren's back: "You are a wandering knight, trained, and also experienced in combat. You won't be in a hurry when facing monsters, and if something happens, you'll be quicker than your apprentices. ”

"That's my suggestion, we can take you as an apprentice at the Wimpal Academy, and assign you a mentor who will teach you everything a wizard should learn - at the cost of having to serve the Wimpal Academy and solve everything we need you to solve, what do you think?"

The black-robed wizard put his hands behind his back, waiting for Loren's reply.

But in Loren's view, the other party is just waiting for him to agree or disagree - there is no third way to choose, and he really has nothing to pick and choose.

"I agree. ”

After a moment of thought, Loren immediately agreed. Dalton didn't seem to expect him to be so decisive, and the pupils on his unchanged face suddenly contracted slightly.

Of course, it's more likely that it's dawn and the first rays of morning light are pouring in from the window behind the desk. Dalton walked over to the window and simply ripped down the curtains, letting the room go dark again.

The black robe, the dark study, and the living room outside...... This wizard probably doesn't have a wife either, right?" Loren speculated maliciously.

"Very well, you wait outside for a while. Dalton began, "In a quarter of an hour, someone will take you where you should be and tell you what to do." ”

"Thank you for the reminder. Well, take your leave. Loren smiled, bowed humbly, and then turned to leave the study.

It wasn't until Loren was sure that Loren was far behind the door that Wizard Dalton, who had remained motionless, returned to his desk, staring at the empty chair on one side.

"Are you satisfied, Dean? ”

In the blink of an eye, there was an old man in a robe with a gray beard and a comical monolithic eye on his face.

"You're really getting better at dealing with things, Dalton. The old man looked at the black-robed wizard with an expression that was completely like his own nephew: "It's just faster than you are on the path of truth." ”

"Because our college is in jeopardy. The black-robed wizard still had a serious expression: "There is also a dean who focuses on experiments and does not ask about the world. ”

"The matter of Wild Dog Village is my responsibility, I originally thought it was just some rumors and rumors, but I didn't expect that Ain's child would be in danger of his life. The old man named Peter let out a long sigh, "I should have gone there myself, and if that temple is real, it must be solved before the people of the church find out." ”

"There are still a lot of issues that we all have to solve as soon as possible. Dalton lowered his voice: "As long as we have the slightest negligence, as long as there is any evidence that we have not done our duty, once discovered, it will be the handle of the church." ”

"Are you blaming me?" the old man asked helplessly, "Blame me for agreeing to such harsh conditions as the duke, so that you have to be exhausted again and again." ”

"If we hadn't agreed, we wouldn't have been able to get this castle, and we would have been able to open an academy. Dalton shook his head slightly: "So if it is for this purpose, then the sacrifice is inevitable." ”

"As you know, I hate the unnecessary waste of time - the past cannot be changed, so it is necessary to look to the future. Sacrifice is inevitable, so let others do it. ”

"That's why you agreed to the kid named Loren?" the old man frowned, "I admit that he really seems to be different from ordinary children, and has the potential to become a wizard - but you are prepared to let him risk his life to do things, even if he is a wandering knight." ”

"This is a well-trained, experienced kid - he takes less risk in the face of danger than other wizards!" Dalton emphasized, "and I didn't force it, he promised it himself." ”

"You didn't give him a chance to choose at all!" Peter directly interrupted the black-robed wizard's words: "Ain's child said that his knight master is dead, and this child has nowhere else to go. ”

"That's not the point at all!"

Dalton finally stood up impatiently, propped his hands on the table and looked at the old man: "All the wizards in our academy are overwhelmed - every time they go out, they have to stop their research and experiments, and in order not to be helpless in the face of monsters, they must also learn how to fight, and then waste more time!"

"Just last month, three of our apprentices didn't make it back, and if my apprentice didn't meet this wandering knight, it would be the fourth. The black-robed wizard's cheeks trembled: "Ain Rand is an extremely talented alchemist, and he shouldn't stop there!"

"There is now a very effective way to ease our predicament and get teaching and research back on track - the only obstacle is your excessive compassion, Dean Peter!"

The old man finally fell silent, shook his head, but let out a long sigh of helplessness, and fell into a tangled struggle—he knew very well that the black-robed wizard in front of him had a very reasonable point, but he could not fully agree with that utilitarian view.

Dalton, who was expressionless, sat down slowly, still silent. It's like going from an erupting volcano back to ice that hasn't melted for thousands of years.

The atmosphere in the study seemed to freeze even the air, and both of them seemed to stand on their own positions and refused to compromise, both waiting for the other to speak first.

"Then do you trust this kid named Loren Turin?" the helpless old man finally spoke again, "Will he be willing to serve the Academy?"

"I don't trust it—even if I see it once, I know it's a cunning, scheming fellow. Dalton shook his head, "But that doesn't stop him from serving the Academy." ”

"If he wants to be a wizard, if he wants to get the knowledge he wants from here, he must exchange it for practical actions. We can also judge his strength from every mission. Until he gets everything he wants, he will be loyal to the academy and work hard. And when he gets it, he'll naturally get out of here. ”

Looking at the old man's still unassured expression, the black-robed wizard hesitated for a moment: "But what you said is not unreasonable, you can't let this dangerous factor go to the academy." I'm going to be his mentor, so it should be easier to monitor. ”

"It's not what I'm worried about, Dalton. Abbot Peter looked at him worriedly and said, "But that's fine, let him be your apprentice, and you won't have to go through a lot of trouble to explain." And since he can survive in the Void Erosion Cellar, it is enough to show that he is very talented, and he may become your protégé!"

Although he knew that the old man was just joking, the black-robed wizard was still trembling with disgust, and the hall was pitch black. With a helpless gaze, he watched the old man leave his study.

"Protégé? This is absolutely impossible, absolutely!"