The very top of the Black Floating City.

A majestic black minaret overlooks the city. The heart of the Floating City: The Deep Dark Dome, the private chamber of the Great Black Lord, Mr. Palamedes, is suspended like crystal above the tower.

Vicky, who was meeting the legendary mage for the first time, looked nervous. And the girl's performance is somewhat calmer.

[You just need to answer his question.] The girl comforted.

The girl sighed secretly in her heart. The other party is a terrifying powerhouse that has concentrated all the forces of the mainland and still has not been defeated. In the face of this monster-like existence, it is normal for Xiaowei to feel nervous.

[I will try. Xiaowei said.

However, no matter what kind of psychological preparation she made, when the "Deep Dark Dome" was really presented in front of Xiaowei, she was still speechless in shock.

In Xiaowei's imagination, the "Deep Dark Dome" would be a dim, oppressive mage's workshop filled with ancient books, all kinds of spell casting materials, and strange instruments.

But the truth is quite the opposite.

The air is filled with the scent of earth. Beneath your feet is a soft grass, like a green carpet. Colorful wildflowers and butterflies flutter in them. The trees are shady, and the birds stand on the treetops, making a pleasant chirping sound. A small stream was babbling.

This is not a mage workshop at all...... It's a garden.

Even the girl was a little shocked. The garden was written by her, but it was more beautiful than she had imagined.

[The size of the space is different,] The girl also discovered other mysteries that she did not mention in the original work, [From the outside, the "Deep Dark Dome" is no more than a hundred meters in circumference. But this is the space inside ...... But it's much bigger. 】

[The gods are above,] Xiaowei, who had never prayed to the gods in the past, fell into a complete shock, [The rumors are wrong. 】

In Xiaowei's heart, if the "Black Lord" was really an evil king as rumored, how could he build his lair so beautifully?

The girl walked along the stream. In the clear water, the shadow of the fish occasionally flashes.

Then the girl saw the man she had been looking forward to.

It was a middle-aged man with black hair and a white robe. The dark eyes, the expression is indifferent, and the temperament of the whole person is soft like water, but calm as a mountain. His gaze was far away, and just looking at him gave him a feeling like a spring breeze.

[Change me.] What are you doing? We...... We should kneel and salute. Xiaowei said in a trembling voice.

Before the girl could answer, Mr. Palamedes smiled.

"No need to be polite. They are not my subordinates, and they are not obligated to salute me. Just call me 'sir'. ”

"Yes." "Yes." Two voices rang out in unison.

……？！

This time, the girl was really shocked.

At the same time that she answered "yes", another voice answered "yes". She turned her head to look, long pale blonde hair, and turquoise eyes...... That was "herself", or rather, the real Miss Victoria Douglas – that is, Vicky – herself.

The two girls stood side by side as if they were twin sisters.

Xiaowei was speechless in surprise. She stared at her hands with wide eyes, then patted her cheek as if everything was a dream.

"I ...... My body ......," Vicky muttered to herself.

"I can't contact Xiaowei." The girl's heart suddenly tightened, "Xiaowei and I are really completely separated." ”

Mr. Palamedes laughed: "If you want to completely separate the two of you, you need to cultivate an identical body, and it will be a few months at the earliest. But in this 'Deep Dome of Darkness', I can make you a body that can only exist in this space. Unfortunately, after leaving here, you will have to share a body for the time being. ”

Xiao Wei knelt down on one knee excitedly: "Your mana is impressive, great Lord of Darkness." You are willing to help us, and I can't express my gratitude. ”

She was still worried about whether the Black Lord would be able to get a new body for herself, but now it seemed that this was not a big deal for the Black Lord, Mr. Palamedes.

Mr. Palamedes shook his head: "Get up, Miss Douglas, it's nothing. You have the best talent in the world. The help I can give you is really small in comparison. ”

"How can I be called gifted in front of you," Xiaowei said humbly, standing up, "any of your seven students is better than me-"

"You underestimate yourself," Mr. Palamedes laughed, "and your talent is among the top even among my 'apostles'. In terms of talent alone, Vervielle, Alice, Fran ...... None of the three female 'apostles' can match you. You must not be presumptuous. ”

The Black Lord's expression became serious: "John Goth is my most gifted student, but if you are diligent enough, you may not be able to surpass him. ”

That's just because Goth is too lazy in cultivation, and the girl complains in her heart.

"Thank you for your encouragement. I'll keep that in mind. Xiaowei said respectfully.

"You were taught by your mother?" Mr. Palamedes looked at Vivi carefully.

"Yes."

"Your mother is not on the same path as me, and I can't guide you easily. Only in terms of the basics, I can help you out. Your current spiritual power is at the blue sky level? ”

"Yes."

"Practice well. I'll send a spell book with all the spells I can teach, from 'Cloud Sea Elementary' to Blue Ocean Advanced, all of which are available in the Nine Rings. ”

Xiaowei's eyes widened.

What is the most important thing about a mage? It's a spell. Almost every mage hides the spells he knows, for fear of stealing them from others.

And the Lord of the Black...... That's too generous, isn't it?

"Thank you for your kindness," Xiaowei knelt down again, unable to hide her excitement, even her own mother had never passed on her knowledge so unreservedly, "I am really ...... I can't repay ......"

Xiaowei is still too naïve, the girl said in her heart. How do you know if the Lord of Black has taught you the ability to press the bottom of the box? The disciples of the church starved to death of the master, and none of the seven "apostles" was taught the skill of building the "Deep Dark Dome", how many good things can he give you?

"There can be one more great mage in this cloud world," said the Lord of Darkness, "and I will be satisfied." But remember...... Don't let people know that I've taught you. The seven 'apostles' are also gone, and you can share with them how to cast spells. No one else can tell. ”

"I'll remember."

"Well," the Lord of Darkness nodded in satisfaction, "I can help you with knowledge, but you have to become a truly great mage, and in the end you will only seek it out yourself." ”

"Yes."

"Get up. Many of these spells require rare casting materials...... You go over there, where the brook originates. There's a herb garden I've planted myself, and each herb can be used as a spell casting and alchemy ingredient. I allow you to take three of each herb, which you can either use for yourself or exchange with others. Go for it now! ”

Mr. Palamedes didn't explain how precious the herbs he gave him were, but Vicky did...... I am afraid that the herbs that can be cultivated by the hands of the great black lord are so precious and rare that I have never touched them in this life.

She saluted Mr. Palamedes again respectfully, then slowly stepped away. He retreated for a long distance before turning and leaving.

The Lord of Darkness smiled as Vigil left. Then, turn to face the girl.