Seeing that he didn't mention the matter of strength, Rowan naturally didn't want to talk about these things, and after hugging Alec, he smiled lightly, "What else can I do, it's the same as before, studying runes, studying magic, that's all." ”

Alec knew how powerful Rowan was, and what he said was suddenly stunned, this guy said that if he wants to study magic, he will definitely study it to a certain depth, but he doesn't know what kind of depth.

"You're too low-key, but I've heard that you didn't have the face of that old fellow in Guido at this year's High Council, but you made a big name for yourself!" Alec quipped.

"It's only been a night, and it's been spreading so fast?" Luo Wen was a little puzzled, but he didn't say much, "I don't know what's going on, that old guy is always targeting me, I can't help but fight back, anyway, I won't stay here for long, it doesn't matter if I offend or not." ”

Alec nodded, "That's true, as long as Victor Anna Jacques and them are promoted to high-level magicians, you can go to the Grimm branch together, where is much better than here." ”

"Where there are people, there are rivers and lakes. Rowan whispered, and then said, "Don't talk about me, but you, how are you doing?"

Speaking of this, Alec's face was full of sadness, "Hey, don't mention it, although the Imperial Mage Regiment is under the jurisdiction of the Empire, it is not fun at all, it is like the general environment of our Yorkshire, it is mixed, full of all kinds of deceitful things, plus the competition for resources, the internal is not calm at all, oh yes, I am just complaining to you, you must not go out and talk about it." ”

Rowan raised his eyebrows, and suddenly had some opinions about the Imperial Mage Regiment.

He didn't understand the operation mechanism of the mage group, but hearing Alec say this, then it means that the life of the imperial mage group is just average.

"This is one of the reasons why you are in a hurry to be promoted to a high-level magician. Rowan carefully felt Alec's breath and found that although his breath was strong, it was slightly unstable, obviously using some means.

Alec smiled wryly, "You can see it." If I don't get promoted to a high-level magician, I'm afraid I will be suppressed to death by those old guys in the family, and I can only sacrifice for the future of the family. ”

Rowan suddenly became solemn, generally speaking, using this kind of thing will affect the future potential to a certain extent, Alec actually dared to fight for his future for the sake of the family, which has to be said to be too reckless, but when he thought of his background, Rowan was also silent.

He patted Alec on the shoulder and sighed, "I understand your difficulties, but you don't have to rely on this method, this is not a long-term solution after all, you are still young, such a waste of potential, the gains outweigh the losses." ”

Alec only left a wry smile, for the sake of the family, he had to do this, a lone ranger like Rowan couldn't understand his pain, but he also knew that Rowan was for his good, and he couldn't refute it, so he could only sigh and say, "I know, the future, let's talk about it later, I have to get through the current level first, oh, by the way, you came here, did you see a book about promotion magic, I was too lazy to look for it." ”

Seeing him think like this, Rowan could only cry out in vain. He had just swept the place aside, and he quickly found the book Alec was looking for, and pointed it out to him, and as for the one he wanted, that was his business.

"Stabilize your mental power as soon as possible, and talk about magic later, while there is still a chance. Rowan said earnestly.

Alec nodded fiercely and said, "I've been trying, you must not go too far, don't let me catch up." His mouth was bitter. With that thing, he knew what the consequences were, but there was no way around it.

Rowan smiled and didn't pick up.

He didn't find his own things, and he didn't want to go out too early, so he talked to Alec, the situation in Yorkshire, the secrets of the Imperial Magic Regiment, etc., Alec also knew that Rowan's sources were very narrow, and deliberately told him some things that he didn't usually hear at all.

For example, a major event happened recently, that is, when the Imperial Magic Regiment was exterminating a group of chirping beasts, they accidentally discovered a magic crystal mine, which is a big event, but because it was discovered recently, the news has not leaked out, and only a small number of people know about it, and Alec also happened to be among the people on the mission, so he knew about it.

Once the Magic Crystal Mine is discovered, it is definitely an existence that any force and any organization will compete for.

When Rowan heard the news, he was also taken aback, this is a magic crystal mine, a natural magic element crystal, as long as he carries it on his body, he is still afraid that the magic element is not enough, it is not other messy things, and the magic crystal is also a source of energy for various puppets, magic arrays and other magic items, which is quite amazing. This is definitely a strategic resource.

But when I had a meeting yesterday, I didn't seem to have heard about it, didn't the Magic Guild know?

Alec smiled bitterly, "The Magic Guild should know soon, and then the Empire and the Magic Guild will negotiate, and the two families will be divided together, as for how many interests are involved in the middle, it is not clear, you better be prepared, your current ability, it is very likely to be sent to that place." ”

Luo Wen's face was serious, and he said solemnly to Alec, "Your news is very important to me, if it is really a magic crystal mine, this place will not be so peaceful, I have to prepare as soon as possible." ”

Alec nodded.

The two stayed until noon, and then they left separately, and Rowan naturally returned to his room.

The positions in which they each stand are different, and the news they get is naturally different.

Rowan stayed in the laboratory all day, facing either runes, materials, or conceiving magic arrays, and he didn't have time to care about those things, and Alec left the environment of the Magic Guild and came to the Imperial Wind Mage Regiment, facing middle-aged and elderly magicians who were full of various strengths that could not be improved, or who could not get resources, or teenagers who had only joined for a long time with poor qualifications and no good meditation methods, in that place, it was natural to have a lot of effort.

However, there was actually a magic crystal mine here, which made Rowan a little surprised, you know, the last time the magic crystal mine was found in the territory of the Holy Forest Empire, but several forces and organizations fought for a month before deciding the ownership, this kind of strategic thing, even if it is the empire, does not dare to say that it wants all the ownership.

Rowan thought about it and decided to change the equipment first, after all, the equipment from the last time is now outdated.

Jewelry equipment, he himself has a few pieces, and there are still two or three gems left from the last time, all of which are third-level jewelry, and it should be enough to cope with the current situation, and now it is the king to buy a fourth-level armor.

The magician's means are nothing more than a few, relying on his own magic level to resist, but the physical damage from the warrior at close range, it is a bit reluctant, he needs an armor, and a defensive item that can greatly reduce the piercing power, after all, there is such a thing as a magic crystal mine, maybe someone will hire a killer or something, he needs to guard against long-range crossbow arrows, bows and arrows, etc.

Thinking of this, he took out a small notebook and wrote it down.

"Fire magic XX needs to defend against energy attacks, and water magic XX needs to defend against physical energy double damage such as freezing, tearing, and impact, and earth magic。。。。。 Assassins need to guard against puncture damage, vindictive damage, and warriors need to be crushed by defensive forces in the front... ,I already have jewelry to defend against energy damage.,I also need a pair of close-fitting armor with a strike resistance of more than 700.,I also need a pair of chain mail that resists puncture.,I also need.。。。。 ”

After the statistics were completed, Rowan bit his lip, thought about it in his head, subtracted a few more, added a few more, and then closed the small notebook.

If a big war really breaks out, he can't buy it a few days earlier and make a bargain, and when it really starts, I'm afraid it will face a scene where prices are soaring and defensive equipment is in short supply.

Thinking of this, Rowan left the room and went to the second floor.

At this moment, the second floor is still as lively as usual, and all kinds of transactions are in full swing, showing the prosperity of force and magic in this world.

Rowan called York, opened the panel, switched to the armor bar, searched for level 3 and 4 armor, and scanned it from top to bottom.

Yorkshire is close to the Thunder Mountain Range, and it is the administrative center of this place, and the blacksmith industry is also very popular, just by a glance, Rowan knows what level of blacksmiths in this place is, and what level of armor there is.

There are three types of armor, armor, light armor, and soft armor.

The armor is set on the outermost, generally covering most of the body, and can effectively defend against frontal physical attacks, as long as it does not exceed the effective strength of the armor material, it is generally unbreakable, but this kind of thing is very heavy, except for the heavily armored knight, almost no one wears it. Light armor has a similar effect to armor, and it is also worn on the outside of clothing, but light armor is much improved, lighter, more free, and easy to move and shoot, which is suitable for almost most samurai. Soft armor is worn under clothing, excluding arms and legs, his defense is weaker, the area of protection is smaller, but it is lighter, in general, suitable for professions who need to be guarded against vital points, it is suitable for any profession.

For Rowan, what is naturally needed is soft armor. There are also many kinds of soft armor, for example, the puncture-resistant chain mail that Rowan needs is part of the soft armor, and he checked it and knew a little about the price of this thing.

Chain mail is made of small iron rings worn up similar to clothes, his defense may not be strong enough, but it can effectively defend against piercing, and it is also defensive against damage such as swords, so it is also worn by ordinary strategists and magicians, of course, ordinary magicians do not wear this, Rowan is only going to buy clothes for the sake of insurance, and he is also ready to buy a pair of light armor, but he is not ready to wear it often.

After looking at the parameters, shape, personal preferences, etc., Rowan picked a chain mail and light armor, took it back, and then bought something else.

(End of chapter)