"Still, if you need it, I can provide you with an opportunity." At this time, Schmidt suddenly said.

"Oh? Say, uncle. Moriarty looked at Schmidt.

"As you can see, I am a registered mage affiliated with the Hockenheim Academy, and I am also the owner of this mage tower."

"You're remarkable, uncle." Moriarty said sincerely.

"Thank you." Schmidt paused slightly, but did not dismiss Moriarty's praise: "But don't you feel confused? How can a mid-level mage have a mage tower on its own? Schmidt suddenly asked again.

"Yes." Moriarty nodded bluntly: "Although my understanding of the wizarding world is only a little bit, I also know that a mage tower has an irreplaceable auxiliary role for mages. Whether it is spell research, or all kinds of mid-to-high-end magic practices, they are inseparable from the help of the Mage Tower. But, as far as I know, the cost of building a mage tower is very expensive, and the cost of building even the lowest-level mage tower is probably astronomical. Generally speaking, it can only be obtained by those who are above the rank of high-level mage. To tell you the truth, my mother also had plans to build a mage tower on her estate in Kent, but then had to give up. ”

"I know that. It was five years ago when Helen wrote to me asking for details on the construction of the Mage Tower and the structural drawings for it, but I wrote back to persuade her to give up such fantasies. The construction of the Mage Tower in Erathia has to be said to be an impossible task. The middle-level mage shook his head a little arbitrarily: "In that country, there is no soil for magic at all, and it cannot bear the fruit of magic. In addition, there are many materials required to build the Mage Tower, which are difficult to obtain in Erathia, and even if they are purchased through Guò, the cost will increase significantly. Luckily, Helen eventually listened to me. Otherwise, your father's family will probably go bankrupt. ”

"That's true." Moriarty smiled, knowing that Baron Ensberg would never drain his family's money for a mage tower. Because the Ensberg family's primary goal has always been a higher title and a larger territory.

"So, your mage tower, it's really amazing to me." Moriarty continued.

"Indeed, according to common sense, a mere mid-level mage is not enough to become the master of a mage tower. But you know, Moriarty, in addition to being a mid-level mage, I'm also a fourth-level alchemist. As he spoke, Schmidt raised his left arm slightly, and a broad palm with a bright silver glove emerged from the sleeve of his robe. This is exactly the hallmark of a low-level alchemist.

"Fourth-level alchemist?" Moriarty narrowed his eyes slightly, and suddenly remembered the other two low-level mages in the sapphire restaurant yesterday, and suddenly had an epiphany: "It turns out that you are a dual-professional, uncle." ”

A biprofessional is someone who has obtained a formal rank in two different career systems at the same time.

Generally speaking, the knights of the Kingdom of Erathia are biprofessional. Because almost all knights were excellent warriors at the same time, they could both charge on their horses and participate in battle as infantry after dismounting. So, such a biprofessional is not unusual.

However, on Schmidt, a seventh-level mid-level mage (three gold stars) plus a fourth-level low-level alchemist (silver glove) is an extremely powerful combination. Although alchemy is technically a branch of the magic system, in reality, there are far fewer alchemists who can make magic equipment and configure magic potions than ordinary mages. And even in Braccada, the "land of mages", a skilled alchemist will be treated favorably and courteously by the local ruler no matter which city-state he visits. Moreover, because they can independently make magic items, alchemists can amass wealth much faster than ordinary mages. It can be said that alchemists are the "handsome and rich" in the wizarding world, and some low-level mages will even "ask for maintenance" from low-level alchemists. …,

Judging from the current level of Schmidt, who is only one step away from a mid-level alchemist, his value is definitely not expensive, and it is no wonder that he can have a mage tower of his own in Hockenheim.

"Yes, I'm a biprofessional." Schmidt looked at Moriarty and smiled slightly: "Eight years ago, I purchased this mage tower from the academy and opened an alchemy studio in it. ”

"Alchemy Studio..."Moriarty nodded, "So, Blue Beauty is from your uncle's workshop?" ”

"You know Blue Beauty?" Schmidt was slightly stunned, and seemed a little surprised that his nephew was well-informed: "Yes, that's the case. ”

"Before, on the street, I heard a few mages talking about it, and they all planned to go and buy it." Moriarty explained.

"Today seems to be the sales day of a new batch of blue beauties, no wonder there are people talking outside."

"So, uncle, what is the opportunity you just mentioned?" At this point, Moriarty took the initiative to change the subject.

"Quite simply, if you want, I can recruit you into my workshop as a trainee apprentice working as an alchemy assistant. If you have the talent for this and work hard enough, you should be able to earn some financial income. On that day, the studio's recruitment of mage apprentices was only a special case, after all, you are Helen's child, and it is my responsibility to guide and take care of you. Schmidt said strictly: "In addition, you can also choose to live directly in my mage tower, and a ten-square-meter assistant room must be used as both your work room and a bedroom." Of course, whether it is accommodation or food, you have to pay according to the rules. This money can be deducted directly from your apprenticeship's salary. So, what about your will, Moriarty? ”

"Thank you very much for the opportunity to join your studio as a trainee apprentice." Without thinking about it, Moriarty directly agreed, and at the same time bowed deeply to Schmidt.

Just kidding, being able to become an assistant to a fourth-level alchemist is definitely a pie-in-the-sky thing for Moriarty. As Schmidt said, no alchemist would normally hire an apprentice mage. And it would be very difficult for Moriarty to learn the alchemy that he was very interested in through the normal way. Now Schmidt opened his mouth and allowed Moriarty to join his studio, which was a cheating way for Moriarty. As for the so-called work treatment, accommodation expenses, etc., which are mentioned later, compared with the matter of joining the alchemy studio itself, it is not worth mentioning at all. And from this point, it can also be seen that behind the stern appearance of Uncle Schmidt's strict sù, there is an all-round planning and guidance for Moriarty's future magical path. Seeing this, Moriarty was left with only gratitude.

"Good." Seeing that Moriarty accepted his proposal without the slightest hesitation, Schmidt seemed to be very satisfied, and then stroked a black iron square ring on the middle finger of his left hand: "Taling, invite Haiyna." ”

"Yes, master." The synthesized mechanical sound sounded instantly.

Soon, in the corner of the large workshop, a small magic array appeared, and then in a flash of light, a black-haired girl appeared in front of Schmidt and Moriarty.

"Come, Hayna, this is Moriarty, your cousin." When Schmidt saw his daughter, he smiled slightly and said.

"Hello, Cousin Hayna, I'm Moriarty. Ensberg. Out of politeness, Moriarty stepped forward and saluted the girl.

"Hello, Moriarty, I'm Haiyna." The black-haired girl was a little shy, and two shallow dimples appeared on her round face, which was very cute. …,

"Haiyna, Moriarty has just accepted my offer to be an apprentice in the studio. You can first familiarize him with the environment, and then arrange an assistant room for him. In addition, you can help you complete the procedures for Moriarty to join Hockenheim to study. Schmidt immediately commanded.

"Okay, Dad." Haiyuna nodded softly, her words gentle.

"Well, then you can go down first, I still have research work to continue." With that, Schmidt turned and returned to the room behind the bronze mechanical puppet, and the door shut.

"Mr. Moritati—" Seeing her father leave, Heryna turned to Moriarty and smiled.

"Just call me Moriarty, cousin." Moriarty immediately waved his hand.

"Hehe, it's fine." Hayyna seemed to be quite good at talking, and smiled lightly, "So, Moriarty. I'll walk around the Mage Tower with you first, and this will be your home from now on. ”

"Thank you, cousin." Moriarty also smiled.

From the outside, this mage tower has only seven floors, but in fact there is another layer underground, so it actually has eight floors. From bottom to top, they are: the Prison of Confinement (which holds mage's enemies or some dangerous summons), the Living Floor, the Assistant Floor, the Tower Master Floor, the Vault, the Four Elemental Energy Pools, the Magic Library, and the Magic Garden.

Among them, the living floor and the assistant working floor will be the main areas of activity for Moriarty in the coming period. As for the other floors, Moriarty doesn't have permission to enter and exit at will. Even if he planned to act quietly, it would be impossible for him to activate the corresponding teleportation magic array in the tower. And if Moriarty wants to use violence, he will definitely be ruthlessly attacked by the Mage Tower's defense system. Even Hayurna doesn't seem to have access to the basement level or the area above the main working floor of the tower.

So, for the next hour, Moriarty just followed Hayarna around the living and assistant levels.