Chapter 20: The City of Wizards
"Last question, you're here just to tell me this?" Bavi didn't believe that Barlow II had run so far just to get a message.
"This is just a side commentary, the main purpose is to tell you. You are one of the first reform participants, I am here to take you back to the City of Wizards, the most important thing to go there is to learn about the specific reform measures, and then if you can pass the council's inspection, you can take over your own witch clan, you have a lot to do. Don't be surprised! The first time I saw you, I knew you wouldn't choose to be a traveler. Barlow stated the purpose of the trip.
"Take over my Wu Clan?" Ba Wei didn't understand a little, it was normal that wizards in the early stage were developing their strength like farming, and at most they were used for some attendants and dependents, and the embodiment of the witch clan's ultimate force as a wizard was not so easy to obtain. One is for wizards to apply to become leaders, and the other is for wizards to be investigated. Wizards can make some battle creatures themselves, but it is out of reach for most wizards to create an artifact like the Witch Race that is indistinguishable from the natural race, knowing that this is the joint work of thousands of high-level wizards back then. If Bavi could have done it alone, the book could have ended here.
"Education reform! The previous stocking pattern will change, and the most obvious point is that you will get more help. The wizard's thirst for knowledge and power plunged headlong into the laboratory, freeing the wizard as much as possible from unnecessary experimentation. There is a premise for investigation before taking over your Wu clan, don't think that it is directly given to you. I know some general information, and I need you to go to the wizarding city to find out. Barlow drank his tea and got up, "We'll leave in a few days, and you can bring your two companions downstairs." The natural fertility of wizards has always been a big problem and an important topic in wizarding research. ”
The growth of wizards is too slow, and the mortality rate is too high during the growth period; Wizards do not have a sense of family, and it is obviously not feasible for the Wizards' Council to expand the community through marriage. Then we can only start with the new wizards and provide them with some protection to improve the survival rate, and the new generation is still very important for all ethnic groups. Today they are weak and useless, but tomorrow they may be an important force to support the race.
The other races should be glad that wizards don't give birth to offspring through procreation, and even a very low fertility rate is enough to squeeze other people out of the space to survive-
Bavi comforted Liya, who took a deep breath for the third time: "Don't be nervous! This time is equivalent to going back to my hometown, meeting my parents and getting some sponsorship. That's all, there won't be a crowd of people around you to torture you, wizards don't have such idle time. Falme nodded in agreement, and his disdainful gaze turned unabashedly to Riya. But the beating of the drum still betrayed her, and she could be heard not far away.
Bavi looked at the two nervous attendants and quietly controlled his emotions. Although he persuaded Liya not to be nervous, he himself was not nervous. O wizard's stronghold! For allies and foes alike, this is a gathering place of wealth and wisdom!
Barlow asked, "It's time to go!" Finally, welcome home! ”
Bavi's group disappeared in place, teleporting without any spatial disturbances. This is the power of the Second Sorcerer! Before Bavi could sigh, he came to an empty platform in the next moment.
The circular platform suspended in the void is particularly empty and small, and the surrounding stars are dazzling, and the colorful streamers float slowly in the air, and the constantly changing colors are easy to intoxicate.
This is in the universe? Bavi was shocked and speechless for a while, and the difference between the picture and what he saw with his own eyes was not the slightest bit.
"Welcome to Waypoint 32, Wizard! The stationed Legion Paladins are at your service and waiting for your orders! A heroic voice woke Bavi from the sight.
Silver-white whole body armor, surrounded by golden light, his right hand clenched his fist and beat his chest, with a solemn expression. A paladin who could easily win anyone's favor is saluting Barlow.
"Open the portal and we'll go back to the City of Wizards." Barlow commanded casually, then leaned into Bavi's ear and said, "How's it going?" This image is stylish enough as a welcome! ”
The power can't be faked, but it's a doorman? Before he could speak, Bavi was beckoned: "Let's go, we have to go back as soon as possible, there will be time to see here later." ”
Stepping through the portal, everyone stopped moving again.
"Every time I come, I will be blown away by her beauty!" Barlow whispered.
Like a grain of sand looking up at the peak of the sky, the psychedelic void just now is just a background here. A huge tower city hovered in front of Bavi's eyes, and from a distance, the towers were extremely spectacular. The towers are connected by skybridges, and the busy aircraft around them rise and fall like bees, and pedestrians only have a vague dot.
Bavi's eyes were out of focus, and he casually asked, "What about the other nascent wizards?" ”
"It's all here!" Barlow led Bavi to the entrance, "You're the only new wizard in the past few hundred years, and of course you're the only one!" ”
"Oh." Bavi didn't care, thinking that the towers were all the same in the distance, and when he got closer, he realized that there were almost no duplicate buildings here.
Stone buildings are common, made of metal, tall towers made of vines, giant tree towers, ice sculptures, burning torches, and transparent towers misty with smoke...... With all kinds of exterior decorations and sculptures, Bavi felt that a pair of eyes was simply not enough.
"Are those nested planes?" Bavi asked, pointing to the spherical objects floating above the city, the spheres of various colors slowly rotating and revolving around the city.
"Yes, these are planes that belong to the council. There are special planting planes, breeding planes, R&D planes, factory planes and special mineral planes, which are resource parts; Most of them are in the living plane, for the witch clan, for the dependents, for the demons, there are all! There are also testing grounds for wizards, dedicated to testing some dangerous experiments. The most important thing is to serve as a garrison for the army, as a resting place for wizard legions returning from expeditions. And, of course, there are the planes that act as defenses, guarding its builders as one of the barriers to the Wizarding City. ”
Barlow acted as a tour guide: "This was originally a wizard tower built by ancient wizards, and the great ancestor opened this place to all wizards before he fell. It later became the headquarters of the Wizarding Council, and over generations, it was built as you see it now. Travelers like to build their Wizard's Tower in the City of Wizards, so they don't have to worry about it, and their legacy can be put to good use even if something happens. The towers you see are almost all Traveler's Wizard Towers, some are still functioning, some have lost their owners and are now used as a wizarding hotel for wizards who come here for meetings. Your abode is one of them, come with me! ”
An unexpectedly simple checkpoint, a simple inquiry and registration, after Bawi entered the city of legends. It's just that......
"Don't let your eyes fool you, 'It's only a few pedestrians here, and it looks so desolate!' There are at least three worlds in a tall tower here, and count how many wizarding towers there are! It's very lively inside! There is also the border area here, which is similar to the suburbs of the city, but of course not so prosperous. Barlow looked at an empty station and complained, "These guys are lazy again!" No one needs a guide airship, not everyone likes to teleport. Never mind! Open the door and we go straight to the central tower. ”
The difference is too great, and the most in front of me is still the cleaning machine, and there are only a handful of humanoid creatures. The hustle and bustle seen in the distance suddenly disappeared like a fantasy. Looking up, his neck was about to break, and he could only faintly see the bridge between the towers and a vague figure.
With a "boom", the rushing sound rushed Bavi back a few steps. In front of him is an animated medieval city, with vendors and bustling crowds in the market, which makes Bavi unable to convert for a while.
Humans, elves, dwarves, goblins, goblins, giants, demons, orcs, gnolls, orcs, ...... All fantasy races can be found here, and the relationship between them is harmonious.
The little goblins and the demon stall owners bargained, arguing with red faces; The paladin, who hooked up with the orcs, walked into the tavern; The gnoll beckons to the drooling children in front of the barbecue stand; Succubus maids in sexy clothes leaned against the door of the tavern and winked at everyone who passed; Inquisitive mages are selling failed magic products in groups; The dwarf's sledgehammer carries a little spark; The giant cautiously looked down at the road......
Suddenly, like a tape recorder that has been held down to pause, all sounds are cut off. The awe-inspiring gazes and neat greetings around made Bavi very helpless, "Barlow, you are really full of bad taste!" ”
"Just to give you a feel for the status of a wizard, come with me. Your stop is the upper world of the Central Tower, where the bazaar is a great sightseeing spot to check out when you have time. Barlow teleported to a courtyard with Bavi.
"This is your place to stay, just talk to the housekeeper Bull if you need to. There are locations for the transfers here, just choose the place you want to go and stand on the transfer array. Don't worry about getting lost, the local administrators are happy to serve the wizards. I'm going to hand in the task, and you can move around freely. Barlow was gone.
Bavi looked at the two attendants who were already mosquito coils, dispelled the idea of looking around, and said to the butler, "Take them to rest!" Prepare me some drinks and refreshments. ”
"Yes, sir."
Bavi took a sip from his teacup, leaned back on the couch and closed his eyes to calm his numb nerves. The wizard's strength is no longer expected, and Bavi needs a stronger receptive ability!