Chapter 7: Entering the Sorcerer's Apprenticeship

In 740 B.C., the war between black and white wizards had entered a period of white heat. Pen "Fun" Pavilion www.biquge.info

The wizards led by the White Wizard Leader, Merlin, are about to start a final showdown with the Dark Wizards led by Morgana.

And at this time, Horvath, one of Merlin's three major disciples, chose to fall to the dark camp, and he betrayed Merlin, the leader of the White Wizards.

That night, with the help of Horvath, Morgana raided Merlin's castle and killed Merlin, the leader of the White Wizards.

Thankfully, Morgana did not achieve the final victory, because two of Merlin's other disciples, Balthazar and Veronica, appeared in time.

In this battle, Veronica used her body to absorb Morgana's soul and sealed herself in a dark prison.

As he lay dying, Merlin took off the dragon ring from his finger and told his disciple Balthazar. The only way to truly kill Morgana is to find his heirs, and that's the only way to save Veronica.

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New York, 2000.

A bolt of lightning fell from the sky and struck a plane tree, setting the entire tree on fire.

Thick white smoke dispersed, and many passers-by who saw this scene picked up the phone and wanted to call the police. No one noticed that a figure came out of the smoke and blended into the crowd around it.

"System, when is it?"

Wu Ming tidied up the black robe on his body, lowered his head to blend into the crowd, and asked the system in his mind.

"In 2000, ten years before the main plot began, it was also the male protagonist Dave, before he officially came into contact with Balthazar."

"Good..."

Wu Ming nodded silently, stopped a taxi on the side of the road, and under the surprised gaze of the taxi driver, he spoke: "Take me to Balthazar, the antique store." ”

"Balthazar antique shop, you're a connoisseur."

The taxi driver, a local, said very talkatively: "The shop has a long history, and it is said that my grandfather's grandfather had already taken root in New York when he drove the horse-drawn carriage." By the way, did you see lightning just now, I see that many people are heading that way, as if lightning has struck something! ”

Wu Ming lowered his head and did not speak, let alone answer the taxi driver.

Seeing that Wu Ming didn't want to talk, the taxi driver shrugged his shoulders and drove the car into the vast city.

Sit in the car and drive towards the antique shops of Balthazar.

Wu Ming closed his eyes and pondered along the way, thinking about how to maximize his benefits and avoid getting involved in the war of black and white wizards.

Judging from the current time, the big family of dark wizards is still in the seal. Dave, the male protagonist of this world, has not yet met Balthazar, and it is still ten years before the official plot begins.

I have to say that at this point in time, it is Wu Ming's best opportunity.

Wu Ming believed that as long as he could see Balthazar, he would definitely gain something, because he had a bargaining chip in his hand that Balthazar could not refuse.

"Sir, the antique store has arrived, twenty-two dollars in total!"

The taxi stopped in an alley, and Wu Ming raised his head to look outside, and there was a small two-story building.

Seeing that the destination had arrived, Wu Ming pushed the car door and walked down, and under the look of a ghost on the taxi driver's face, he said, "I don't have any money in my hand, if you don't mind, you can go inside with me to get it." ”

"Damn..."

Hearing Wu Ming's words, the taxi driver smacked the steering wheel, and the expression on his face seemed to say, are you kidding me.

"If you want money, come on."

Wu Ming ignored the driver's expression, but closed the car door very calmly, and walked towards the door of the antique store while sorting out his clothes.

Jingle bells...

Gently push open the door of the antique store, and the pleasant copper bell rings.

Wu Ming took the lead in entering the antique shop, followed by a taxi driver who came to ask for money, and both of them were looking at the layout of the shop.

Crowded with antiques of all kinds, filling the entire hall.

There was only a passage for one person to pass underfoot, and there were even some papers scattered on the ground, showing how lazy the owner of the place was.

"Sir, are you here to sell antiques?"

The taxi driver was also here for the first time, and he looked at the things here with great curiosity, and planned to raise his hand to touch the half-man-high clay pot beside him.

"Stop..."

Before the taxi driver's hand could touch the clay pot, Wu Ming stopped him and shook his head: "This is something from the Hunter Dynasty, it is said that the second king of the Hunt Dynasty is a powerful dark wizard. He once used this clay pot to imprison his wife for ten years, and it is said that everyone who opens this clay pot will be sucked into it and sealed for ten years. ”

"Smack, smack, smack..."

As soon as Wu Ming's words fell, a burst of applause came out.

The two looked up and looked inside, and they saw a middle-aged man in a black trench coat, who walked downstairs with applause, obviously agreeing with Wu Ming's statement.

"Strange friend, it's nice to meet you, your opinion is very correct."

"Thank you, I'm glad to meet you, Balthazar!"

Wu Ming nodded slowly at the middle-aged man who came over, especially when he said the name Balthazar, the whole room became strangely cold.

"This taxi driver, got me to you. If you can, can you help me pay the fare, I will thank you very much! Wu Ming didn't seem to notice the change in temperature, and stretched out his hand to point at the taxi driver behind him, still with the smile on his face when they first met.

"Forget it, forget it, I don't want this money."

The taxi driver, too, sensed the strangeness of this place, waved his hand in a panic, and ran out of the antique shop in Balthazar as if fleeing.

After the taxi driver left, the temperature in the antique shop, which had already plummeted, began to frost rapidly.

Wu Ming glanced around indifferently, and finally his gaze stayed on Balthazar's hand, where there was a glowing yellow gemstone ring.

"My name is Wu Ming, and I am also a white wizard, and I know the whereabouts of the Merlin heirs."

... Rumble...

As soon as Wu Ming's words came out, a magical light came quickly and hit Wu Ming's body directly.

This magical energy is not used to attack, but to imprison.

Wu Ming, who was hit by magic, was sealed in a stream of water, and in front of him was Balthazar, who was looking at the murderous intent.

"Where is Merlin's heir?"

Unlike when they first met, Balthazar was full of danger, and his whole person was like a roaring beast.

Wu Ming quietly looked at Balthazar's eyes, and did not panic under this disadvantage, but showed a little smile.

"It's a deal, Balthazar!"

"Deal! Hmph, you'd better not lie to me. ”

After a few seconds of confrontation, Balthazar waved his hand, and the current that imprisoned Wu Ming disappeared.

Wu Ming, who came out of trouble, took off the hood on his head with his hand, and was not surprised by Balthazar's reaction.

For 1,300 years after Merlin's death, Balthazar was looking for Merlin's successors and never gave up.

The reason why Wu Ming chose to join the White Wizard camp was because he knew Balthazar and wanted to go crazy to find the Merlin heirs. And Wu Ming, who entered the plot world in advance, can take advantage of this to add a heavy chip to himself.

"Balthazar, I know where Merlin's heirs are. However, I am a magician with no heritage, and I need the Book of Merlin. ”

"No, the Book of Merlin is not a trade item..."

Wu Ming was interrupted as soon as he spoke, and met Balthazar's angry gaze.

The Book of Merlin is the treasure of the White Wizard Merlin, and it contains many incomparable spells.

If it weren't for Wu Ming's claim that he knew the whereabouts of Merlin's descendants, Balthazar at this moment really wanted to use a magic spell to beat the person in front of him.

"Balthazar, you give me the Book of Merlin, and I will give you the whereabouts of Merlin's heirs, this is our deal!"

Wu Ming bit the word transaction very hard, and then said again: "I don't need to take the Book of Merlin, I just need to make a copy." And you, who have been waiting for a thousand years, will bring home the heirs of Merlin. ”

The four words of Merlin's heir, like a sledgehammer, smashed into Balthazar's heart.

Balthazar was short of breath, and he could not refuse such a temptation, just as a mouse could not refuse cheese.

"Swear, I want you to swear, the information you say is true. And, after you get the Book of Merlin, you won't fall to those dark wizards! ”

"Okay, I swear!"

Wu Ming agreed very happily, and said word by word: "I swear, the information I have is true. I swear, I won't fall to Morgana! ”

As soon as the oath was spoken, a magical contract appeared.

On the magic contract, Wu Ming's words were recorded in words, and under the burning of the blue flames, they turned into an oath spell.

"You're cautious!"

Wu Ming watched the magic contract burn out, this kind of magic he hadn't mastered yet, it was obviously used by Balthazar.

"I just don't trust strangers, I've had enough of betrayal!"

Balthazar snorted coldly, and then grabbed it with his right hand, and a black quaint book flew over in an instant.

The Book of Merlin, on the cover of the quaint book, has four big characters written on the Book of Merlin.

Wu Ming looked at this book with hot eyes, what he lacked was magic spells and the inheritance left by powerful mages.

It is conceivable that as long as there are more spells and a systematic magic inheritance, Wu Ming will be able to go further. And Merlin, the legendary master of magic, will not disappoint with his legacy.

"Tell me where Merlin's heirs are."

Balthazar stroked the magic book with his right hand and asked Wu Ming coldly.

Wu Ming withdrew his gaze from the Book of Merlin, and said in a voice that only two people could hear: "In New York, in Brooklyn, there is a boy named Dave Debusschel. ”

"Whoosh!"

With Wu Ming's answer, the oath contract regarding Merlin's heirs automatically ended, showing that Wu Ming's words were not fake.

Looking at the corner of the vanished contract, Balthazar breathed a heavy sigh of relief, as if he had let go of the burden on his body.

For 1,300 years, searching aimlessly, this feeling is not pleasant.

At this moment, the news of Merlin's successor was in his hands, and Balthazar, who was heavily relieved, finally showed a relaxed smile on his face.

"Take the magic book and get out of here..."

With a hard tug, Balthazar turned one magic book into two.

This is a very ingenious copy magic, the only regret is that the copied magic book does not have the powerful magic that the original version carries.

"Any advice for me?"

Taking the copy of Merlin's Book over, Wu Ming couldn't wait to flip through the two pages, and asked Balthazar.

"You'll need a spellcasting item, which will increase your strength." Balthazar glanced at Wu Ming, and after saying this, he didn't say anything more, and put on a posture that you can go.

"If I have any questions, can I ask you for advice, after all, I am also a mage of the Merlin lineage!"

"This!"

Balthazar hesitated a little, but for the sake of Merlin's book, he nodded reluctantly: "If I'm not busy, you can come to me." ”

"Thank you very much..."

Wu Ming, who got the answer he wanted, bowed slightly to Balthazar with the mage etiquette he had learned from Gargamel.

Possessing a magic book, this gave Wu Ming a step upward. And being able to get Balthazar's guidance will also make Wu Ming take a lot of detours.

Wu Ming knew that Balthazar's guidance to him was more for the sake of helping him find Merlin's heirs, and less because Wu Ming would also study Merlin's book, which left Balthazar with a good impression.

But it has to be said that no matter what Balthazar's purpose is, this is a big prize for Wu Ming. Because knowledge is priceless, and those who can answer knowledge should be respected.