The capital of the Radiant Empire is located in the southeast of the continent and has a prosperous economy, while the opposite is Helan City in the northwest. Because of the constant wars and natural disasters, the northwest has always been a relatively barren place.

However, it is precisely because of the undeveloped that there are countless treasures waiting for people to discover in the northwest, and there are also many scenic spots that attract the attention of tourists.

The Magic Tree Sento is one of them.

Sento is the name of the tree, and I don't know who gave it to it, just like the age of the tree, which has long been incomprehensible. Sento stands to the west of Helan City, east of the Night Castle, and its height is about two hundred meters, even from a very long distance, it is as conspicuous as a lighthouse in the dark. And it has stood on this land for countless years as a guidepost for merchant travelers.

Under the Sento Tree is the only way from Helan City to the Night Castle. On this day, when the sky was dark, three tired figures came here.

The three of them tied their horses, took out the prepared food and water, and began to rest, while one of them kept his eyes on Sento's body.

It was Cizer's first sight of the legendary tree, its thick trunk like a pillar to the sky, and its mottled bark cracks thicker than Cezel's fingers. Continuing to look up, the huge canopy of trees rose into the sky, blocking the light of the stars and the moon, making the trees dark.

"This is Sento...... It's magnificent!" Cizer exclaimed.

Diablo was also speechless in shock at this time, Sento in the night was like a silent giant, standing on this vast land, wearing a starry night cloak, with the bright moon on his head, as if he was holding on to something. And he stood under the tree, like an ant looking up at a giant, and could do nothing but marvel.

"By this point, we should be able to get to the Night Castle by noon tomorrow. Auston took out a parchment map, glanced at it, and made this judgment.

Cizer nodded, tonight was probably the last comfortable night they had ever had, and they couldn't relax like that for the rest of the day.

"That's right, Auston. I've known each other for so long, and I still don't know where your home is?" Diablo said suddenly, in fact, Cizer also had this question. Whether it is from the perspective of appearance or physical demeanor, Auston is an absolute demeanor, and it is not an exaggeration to say that he is a natural nobleman. But judging from the usual expenses, Auston eats and lives like Cizer, and there is nothing special except for a small savings, which makes people wonder.

Auston groaned for a moment, then sighed before speaking.

"My family is actually a big family. Auston looked up, and saw that Cizer and Diablo looked like we had known for a long time, you hurry up, shook his head, and continued.

"However, our family's power is basically in the imperial capital and the south of the empire, and its influence in the northwest can be said to be very small. So I've been sorted here, and you can probably imagine my position in the family. ”

Diablo stepped forward and patted Auston on the shoulder, comforting.

"It's okay, the three of us are together, and we can get through anything. When the time comes, we'll build a family by ourselves and let them see!"

Cizer nodded in agreement, and although he didn't know about the strife in the extended family, it didn't prevent him from understanding his friend's distress.

"Thank you. Auston could feel the genuine emotion from his friend, so he continued.

"Our family is best known for having very good magicians in every generation, which is why our family has been able to prosper for a long time. And the elders of the family regard the magic cultivation of the children of the clan as the criterion for judging their status. And I'......" Speaking of this, Auston smiled wryly, "My magical talent is terrible, you probably haven't seen me use magic, even the lowest level of enlightenment." ”

Cizer thought about it for a moment, it was true that he hadn't seen it, he hadn't noticed it before, but now that he thought about it, it was indeed as Auston had said.

"Actually, my father still has a lot of status in the family, but since his death, my treatment has been reduced day by day, until one day, they probably think that the shame of my family will have a great impact on the imperial capital, so they sent me to a place that this family can't control. ”

Auston's eyes were a little red, and the sudden roar shook Cizer and Diablo.

"Why do they think I'm a piece of shit! Just because I'm not good at magic!? No one can see my efforts!" Alston poured a gulp of water from a water bag, like a grieving old man swallowing a large gulp of spirits.

"I have been training myself day and night, and I have even taken the risk of cultivating the family secret method of that declining family, but !! I still can't get anyone's approval!"

Cizer's hand was silently on Auston's shoulder, and Diablo's hand was on the other side, in which case they could only share the pain of their friend.

Auston quickly calmed down his overly agitated mood, and the crimson on his face gradually dissipated, and his delicate face was covered with frost.

At this moment, a melodious bell rang in the silent night sky, and the three of them looked back to see that it was a carriage, and an oil lamp was lit next to the coachman, illuminating the horseman's face.

An ordinary middle-aged face, probably not well-rested, his eyes were full of exhaustion, and the stubble on his chin was already very long, and he had not taken care of it for about three or four days, and at this time he was gently shaking the horsewhip and driving the carriage unhurriedly.

When he arrived under the Sento tree and saw the three of Cizer, the groom was stunned for a moment, and then said enthusiastically.

"Friend in front! I'm a traveling merchant heading to Castle of the Night! If you don't mind, we can leave together tomorrow morning!"

Cizer was not surprised by the middle-aged man's words, because after the Sento Demon Tree, there were only a few villages and the Night Castle left, and it was not surprising to guess the destination of the three of them.

However, they are still vigilant, after all, they do not have enough experience in traveling, and it is not wrong to be cautious.

The middle-aged man got out of the carriage, took the horse aside and tied it, then turned and walked to the three Cizers and greeted them.

"Hello kids, you're a student of the Holy Sword Academy, are you going to the Night Castle?" The middle-aged man's hearty laughter was very infectious, and the scum on his face could not hide his resolute face, anyone who saw him for the first time would feel that this man was a bold and enthusiastic man in life!

"Don't be afraid, I'm not a bad person. Every year, there is such a group of students in your academy who go to the Night Castle, and I have already figured out this road after so many years. ”

The middle-aged man's words dispelled the doubts of the three Cezel, and soon they listened to him tell the story of the Night Castle with great interest, especially Diablo, who had a good impression of this hearty middle-aged uncle.

Diablo was very interested in the battlefield stories told by middle-aged people, and those stories that sounded full of blood and rain to others were a passionate war song in his ears.

"I heard that last year the demons showed signs of a large-scale attack, and a lot of people died on the front line, is it true?" Auston knew the most about this kind of news, so he asked this question, wanting to know the situation on the front line.

After all, they are likely to go to the front.

"Last year, the demons were indeed a little crazy, but the defensive strength of the Night Fortress is not a joke, and they have not yet the ability to break through the defense of the Night Castle. But it's true that there are more people who have died, but how can there be immortals on the front line?" The middle-aged man sighed a little, probably seeing more in life and death.

However, Cizer was not worried about the tense situation at the front, he was thinking about something else at this time.

"Is there an alchemy lab in Nightcastle? I mean, does anyone open this kind of rentable lab for people to make alchemy items and magic potions?"

Cizer still has some problems with his current cultivation, he has long been resistant to the medicinal power of dragon blood incense, so Old Merlin has found him a new potion, which can effectively alleviate the pain that is difficult to suppress when he cultivates. However, he only had a few days' share on him at this time, and if he didn't have alchemy equipment, then he would definitely not have a good time in the future.

"What? You can refine magic potions?" The middle-aged man suddenly looked at Cizer with a twinkle in his eyes, as if he had seen some rare treasure.

"Well, a little. Simple Charge Potion, Healing Potion, and Wind Potion, but the more difficult ones can't be helped. Cizer thought about it and answered truthfully, after all, it was related to whether he could borrow the laboratory, and it had a great impact on his cultivation.

"There should be, the guys from the Imperial Alchemy Association also have branches there, but you probably need to go there to assess it. As long as you pass the test and they think you have what it takes to complete potion crafting on your own, you're eligible for a rental. ”

The middle-aged uncle's words reassured Cizel suddenly, as long as there is a laboratory, it is easy to say, and the rest can find a way.

The three of them continued to ask questions, and the middle-aged uncle also answered them impatiently, and the relationship between the four gradually became harmonious.

......

A few miles away from Sento, ten figures in gray robes were lying on their stomachs and talking quietly.

"It's confirmed! The target is below Sento, but there are two students from the Holy Sword Academy beside him, and there is another person, the organization does not have his information, probably a traveling merchant passing by. ”

The gray-robed man in the lead said coldly with a hand with an ink-colored ring in the depths.

"It's just a few imps and an ordinary person, I don't want to waste time, hurry up and get rid of them and go back to my life. ”

"Yes!"

The gray-robed man behind him whispered in response, and then saw them running in different directions as if they had agreed. But from the air, they all rushed to the bottom of the Sento tree!