Chapter 2: Employment
'System message: You have entered the Great Plains Mage Council - the White Stone Spire District. You have been registered with the Great Plains Mage Council, local access is open, and the reputation system is open. You have enabled the Great Plains Mage Council reputation (Mages are friendly by default)'
'System Message: You have obtained the magic item 'Akon's Traveling Mage Medal''
'System message: You have obtained the item 'Great Plains Standard Map', you have obtained the item 'Aken's Mage Seal''
'System Message: You have been given 10 gold coins, 9 polished sapphires (1 worth 10 gold coins), 10 polished fire diamonds (1 worth 50 gold coins), and a secret magic box (worth 300 gold coins to carry gold coins and equivalents)'
'System message: You have successfully obtained the template - Traveling Mage of the Great Plains. You can now unlock any Great Plains Force reputation at will without having to do any quests, as long as you have access to them. You gain +30% cast speed and +15% movement speed in the Great Plains area, gaining 30 false health per day. You can now connect to the Great Plains spell network and earn an additional 60 mana points per day. You can now use the Great Plains Official Teleportation Matrix without having to pay a price. ’
When Akon took the inconspicuous-looking Brigade Mage Medal from the old man behind the counter, the system message immediately swiped on the system manual. The countless hints that were enough to make an ordinary mage's brain congest were like that in Akon's eyes. It's better that he misses the mage's relics, after all, they are worth thousands of gold coins.
If you want to say that the only one of these hints is worth paying attention to, it should be the buff.
30 false health, 60 extra mana, and a three-percent increase in cast speed, combined with Akon's own powerful attributes, are enough to make Akon a strong man in the eyes of other outsiders.
A whopping 48 HP is terrifying. According to Akon's observations and tests, this is even equivalent to the amount of HP of a one-turn warrior with pure physical strength. And 114 MP points can allow him to leapfrog the level to cast a ten-stage spell that consumes 100 mana points at a time, and after the leisure release of some other small spells. This is almost crushing strength among rookies. And this is just a very small and inconspicuous service provided by the Great Plains Mage Council. For mages, this increase in stats is not a problem.
They had already filled every corner of this plain with a network of magic, and built this plain into a vast strategic position. And for an ordinary traveling mage to have such a huge blessing, then those mages who stay in the mage tower to build their own magic position, in fact, can imagine what kind of terrifying power they can have.
Mages never fight unprepared battles. Every mage has a pretty strong backing. The mage's position exists in every corner of the world. And even the fledgling Akon can do this.
If you borrow the power of others, that is your own power.
"The Great Plains welcomes every mage, lad." Looking at Akon, who was counting the gold coins, the one-eyed old man who looked a little strange laughed hehehe, and said in a dry voice: "As long as you walk on the Great Plains, then you will be blessed by the magic energy network of the Great Plains Mage Council." But on the other hand, you have to pay some price for it, you know? ”
"I know very well, sir. Record 10 books for your guild in a year's time, or copy 100 books, or bring 3,000 gold worth of treasures to your guild. Three hundred gold or thirty gold coins for each book, that's how it is calculated, right? ”
"You're right, young man. After all, magic books can only be written by mages, and we work hard to pass them on. ”
The old man nodded in satisfaction, pulled out a sheepskin scroll from under the counter and handed it to Akon.
"Then you can sign the contract. Under the witness of magic, we do not make any oaths against our hearts. But let me say it beforehand, young man. The area around Hoinheim isn't very safe, and you may need a group of mercenaries to help you gain some advantage. Even in the Lost City, there are a group of mages watching over his mysteries, so you better be careful. ”
Where do these words begin? Isn't the Lost City open to all in the record? Looking carefully at the stripes on the scroll, Akon raised his eyes from the runes, a little strange like the one-eyed old man, and asked.
"yes, theoretically open to everyone. But records are just records, and if you don't go, you'll never see the truth. ”
The old man cracked his toothless mouth and sneered.
"Those mages in the wilderness don't pay as much attention to etiquette and knowledge as we do. They're just fools who have become arrogant when they've been exposed to magic, like brainless civilians hunting innocent people around the Lost City. If you can bring a few of those mage's arcane sigils, I'll count your mission a success. ”
"That sounds bad enough...... Do you have any suggestions? For someone like me who doesn't have much money, the only people I can hire are the outlaws, and I have to worry about having my head cut off in my sleep. Six hundred gold coins is only enough for me to get a few bottles of greenhouse potions to stabilize the time view, and I really don't have the money to hire soldiers. Akon made sure that there was nothing wrong with the scroll, picked up the quill, signed his name on it, and handed it to the old man.
"No money? That's not a problem, little one. Money is never an issue for a mage, let alone an adventurous like you. After all, for us mages, money is only a form of enjoyment, right? ”
A wisp of blue flame erupted from his fingertips, instantly turning the parchment scroll into a cloud of black smoke. The old man pushed his glasses and took a deep look at Akon, who had no expression on his face. He even felt that gaze seemed to condense into substance, and a little light burst out in an instant, making his face a little numb. This means that this old man is at least a strong man who has mastered the core of magic.
Mastering the magic core means the second turn peak, level 29. This kind of person is only one step away from the archmage.
Absolute hidden powerhouse.
"But you can't do it without money, lad. Are you interested in hiring a private mercenary from the Great Plains Mage Council? Although they are all a group of young people, I also guarantee that they are all great guys and good girls. Of course, it's all free. ”
“…… Can I say you're good at business? ”
Looking at the remaining black dust on the table, Akon couldn't help but smile wryly.
Let the novice mercenaries act with you to minimize all losses, even without paying a penny from the Great Plains Mage Council. The old man's business was really good. And he himself has no way to say anything yet. But to be honest, compared to going to other unreliable mercenaries himself, he really might as well digest it with the Great Plains Mage Council.
After all, he wasn't qualified to sign such a magical pact. Although his knowledge level and mana value are enough, the most difficult level is still stuck in his exertional limit. Without a magic treaty, you can only fight for character, but Akon doesn't think that those mercenaries who see money can have any character to speak of. They have a conscience when they cremate you after they kill you. Unlike those artistic epics, the mercenary has nothing to call credit at all.
After all, you paid for it, so there's nothing to blame for someone else's more money to draw and hire it. This is the mind and belief of mercenaries. Compared with those mercenaries, he was really a little tempted by the internal goods of the hired Great Plains.
"Then I'll take you to see the children. Add clauses to make up for the contract just now, no problem, right? ”
"There is nothing wrong with it."
"Very well, I just like simple people."
The one-eyed old man nodded, and tapped his finger on his desk. The pale white smoke that swirled in the surrounding incense burner was called by the old man, and began to pull and deform under the inexplicable force, gradually becoming rich and thick. In a matter of seconds, it turned into a gray floating door in front of Akon.
Karzan's Gate of Smoke and Dust, a six-stage spell. Consumes 36 mana. If you change it to a damage spell, you can even destroy a hotel's floor in one hit. But in this mage tower, it's just a small trick that can be cast with a spell gesture.
The mages in the Mage Tower are really invincible.
"Come with me, young man."
The old man stood up tremblingly, walked to the front of the door, pulled the handle of the smoke and dust, and walked in. Akon sighed at the old man's back, which seemed to be ready to hang up at any moment, and then followed. After a burst of weightlessness unique to teleportation, Akon opened his eyes to find that the two of them had arrived in another bustling hall.
'System Prompt: You have entered the special trial scene of the Sage's Journey 'Trial for the Fledgling', the secret sage template is partially opened, and the mana is increased tenfold, please use your ability to give the players in front of you a test, and show the power of the sage to the greatest extent. ’
“…… Well? Is this also a task? ”
Listening to this system prompt, Akon was stunned for a moment.
Looking at the mercenaries around the gate, he suddenly thought of something and smiled.
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