Today's era is an era in which each profession has its own organization. Pen × fun × Pavilion www. ｂｉｑｕｇｅ。 The most obvious example is the broad syndication of guilds. With different names such as "brotherhood", "friendship society", "association", "alliance", etc., it can be found all over the continent, both in the city and in the countryside. And not only merchants, sailors, craftsmen, painters, teachers, actors, hunters, peasants had their own guilds, even beggars and executioners had their own guilds. Therefore, it is natural that mages also have their own organization. The Brotherhood of Scepters and Swords, the Mage Guild, and the Academy of Magic are all extremely influential magical organizations in this era.

However, the members of it did not stand at the top of the mage world.

There is mystery on top of mystery.

Masters who are already in high positions in the Mage Guild or other mage organizations need to look up to at some point.

Archmage's Tower. It is the highest organization of mages in this era.

With a flash of blue light. A figure appears above the teleportation circle in the Archmage's Tower.

It's Ms. Trist.

After a slight sigh in her heart, she mustered up her courage and walked forward. Every time she came to this place, she felt deeply depressed, like a skilled worker who had broken into the sacred academy.

It's not a question of strength. Tracer herself was already a powerhouse at the peak, and with the wisdom dragon Blue Blade who had formed a deep friendship with her, she was fully capable of defeating many of the beings in the archmage tower. But what suppresses her is not strength, but the issue of identity, but the question of the position she stands on.

The mages in the Archmage Tower are all skilled in arcane. But it doesn't matter to them to use some magic to destroy a city or to create a town with magic. They don't basically do that.

Those things belong to the realm of arcane utility, and the archmages have no interest in that. Their interest was in the study of the mysteries of the nature of magic.

In the world, there are three kinds of people: scholars who study basic science, scholars who study practical science, and skilled workers who use the achievements of practical science. The relationship between them is such that scholars of basic science figure out the electromagnetic relationship and write down one law after another. Scholars of the practical sciences digest them and invent and develop concrete and practical tools based on their principles, and finally, skilled workers use them.

And in the wizarding world, there is a similar situation. The mages in the Archmage Tower are the equivalent of scholars, including basic magic mages who study the nature of magic, who delve into the most mysterious and advanced mysteries of magic, and who provide a theoretical basis for applied magic mages who study how to invent and create new magic. And in the eyes of the arrogant mages in this archmage tower, the "mages" outside who use magic to slay dragons and slay demons are just a group of skilled workers who know what they are and don't know why. Although there are many mages out there who can master the ninth-level arcane and even legendary arcane, that can't change their identity.

So the same is true of Trace's problem, which seems to outsiders to be extremely powerful and invincible. However, no matter how skilled a skilled worker is, he is still a skilled worker in the eyes of scholars. Even if this skilled worker can repair more machines in a day, he can create more wealth. He is still just a worker, a worker who has no groundbreaking inventions and creations, only mechanical accumulation, a worker who can only wait for others to create and apply them.

"In these dark times, I have no intention of paying attention to those fools. But you're different. All of you here know your deep potential, and regret your choice......" After greeting her, Master Dikal, who had come to receive her, still gave her some advice.

And Lady Trist, who had a great reputation outside, listened obediently like a schoolboy at this time, and nodded in agreement. Although Master Dikar has said this more than once. But she still didn't have the slightest sense of boredom, and she didn't feel that the master was nagging.

If Master Dikar is willing to say these things to someone, it will be a great recognition of that person! Otherwise, these masters who cherish time like gold will not have time to talk nonsense!

Of course, Tracete still has to distinguish two sentences for herself, which is reasonable. It's just that she said it very briefly. She can't afford to delay these masters.

"You're always obsessed with mundane things!" said Master Dikal, shaking his head. Then I don't want to waste time talking.

Is it a mundane business?, Trace, smiled bitterly inwardly. This kind of master who stays in the ivory tower naturally does not know how many people in suffering are waiting to be saved. Remember the longing eyes, the prayers. Tracer couldn't hide in this ivory tower and ponder her knowledge. Yes, magic is simply used as a combat tool for swords or as a tool of production such as a carriage and an iron plow. This behavior made the members of the Archmage Tower extremely disdainful. But those who were saved didn't think so!, but despite this, Tracer was still a great admirer of the masters who studied magic itself, and that pursuit of knowledge was one of her visions since childhood. You know, the mage profession is different from other professions. Although arcane is more often used as a sword in this era, most mages don't have the same heart as warriors, and they are always mindful of the importance of knowledge.

But in any case, the next negotiations were smooth sailing, and the existence in the Archmage Tower was not an unreasonable person. With all that to be said and done, Tracer saluted goodbye and turned to leave. It's not that she doesn't want to be polite. It's Master Dicard's time, and she really can't afford to delay.

Walk to the Archmage Tower's teleportation circle and activate. In an instant, Triste was transported from the Archmage Tower outside Illarion to a temple in Durazzo.

"Teacher, you've worked hard. How's the negotiation going?" Tristhe's three apprentices stepped forward, their eyes shining with excitement, you know, they are also very yearning for the Archmage Tower.

"Very good, there should be no problem. Trisette replied.

Hearing her say this, not only the apprentice standing in front of her, but also Cannian and the others standing behind also calmed down.

When she had given a brief explanation, Triste turned to her apprentice. "It's been a long time since I've taught you well, so it's better to be together today, and I'll give you good guidance and fulfill your responsibilities as a teacher. ”

Hearing Triste say this, the three apprentices were naturally overjoyed. Soon, the group infiltrated the local mage guild.

......

"They're all young people with a lot of potential......" thought to Triste, looking at the apprentices who had completed their tests perfectly.

"Good, everybody did a good job. Triste praised them. Then, uncontrollably, Triste said, "It's a pity I'm a bad mage......"

"Teacher, you don't have to say that. We know you don't have enough time to guide us because you're so busy with so many things. But what you have taught us has been of great use to us. My former classmates were complimenting me on how good I was at casting spells. An apprentice hurriedly spoke to reassure. He's not talking on the back, he's talking from the bottom of his heart.

"No, I'm not saying I'm an unqualified teacher. I'm talking about that I'm an unqualified mage. Triste explained, shaking her head slightly.

"How could it be ......" "Yes...... Who doesn't know you......" The apprentices were puzzled. They wondered who in the world didn't know that Triste was a powerful mage, and that just a trip to the Archmage Tower could have caused her such a blow. Is the existence in the Archmage Tower so powerful?

"I said that I am not a qualified mage, because no matter how clever I use magic and how advanced my magic is, I am just a user. Triste continued. It's like a skilled worker who is skilled in using his tools, but he is only using them. And I, for example, only stayed at the level of using magic. Just as a warrior destroys monsters with a sword, I use magic to destroy monsters. Just as a farmer produces with a plow, I produce with magic. In my hands, magic is nothing more than a tool like a sword or a plow. This is not really the way of magic. The true magic is one of exploration and innovation...... It's innovation, not creation. To create a mage tower with magic is not to create, to create is to invent a new magic to do things that no one could have imagined before......"

"It's a pity that I'm stuck at this level myself, and I'm only teaching you magic......" Trisette ended with a sigh.

By the time Tracer came out of the Mage's Guild, it was already evening, just in time for the banquet that the local administrator had set up for Tracer to clean up.

In addition to a variety of delicacies, there are also various programs to entertain the party. One of them is particularly noteworthy. It is a song dedicated by five bards in tribute to Lady Triste.

At first, he sang in a soothing and long voice, "Trist, noble and mysterious." Does anyone really understand you?"

Continued, the tempo of the song suddenly accelerated, and the singers sang in a cheerful and enthusiastic voice: "Warriors raise their glasses! Trisette hahahaha, you are so beautiful, I wish you good health~"

Leave the glass still on the wall...... The girls came to kiss...... Dance on the table until it collapses

The scenes before and after the adventures are reproduced by them in song.

Then, the singers once again gave her praise to Trace, "Trace, how great you are. After you pass by, there are no demons or monsters......"

......

The core of the dish is exhausted, and the cups and plates are in disarray. After the feast, Triste walked back to the temple with Canion. They still have diplomatic work to do in the city, and they need to stay for a while. And with them in a certain position, it is naturally impossible for them to find a hotel to live in like ordinary adventurers. During their stay, they were provided by the temple.

Along the way, Triste had a different expression than she had since returned from the Archmage's Tower. This surprised Canion.

After thinking about it, he asked Triste about it.

"Because after listening to that song, I suddenly realized something. Trisette replied.

"What's the matter?"

"It's like there is a princess in the palace, but there is also a cleaner. From the perspective of social division of labor, anyone should do any work. And what's the use of inventing so much new magic if no one uses it, and besides, looking back on the path I've chosen, I should be a little proud. After all, I also used my strength to save a lot of people. The bard's song just now made me no longer confused about the path I had chosen. I think I'm a good fit to use magic as a sword or a wall to protect others. Although the use of magic is not as great as the study of magic, although according to them it is not the journey of the way of magic. But I myself would have felt at ease that I had used magic to save others. Trisette replied.

"It's good if you're happy. Canionian didn't quite understand what Triste meant. So he shifted the topic to the other side, "Is there really no problem with your negotiations in the Archmage Tower?"

"No problem. Although the archmages in the archmage tower pay attention to transcendence. But after all, they are also part of this society, they are not independent individuals, but live in a complex society. So, if there is a problem in the world, they can't just sit idly by. As for their strength, although they lack combat experience, but purely in terms of mastery of magic, then they are all masters. In general, the combat effectiveness is definitely not weak. Trisette replied.

"That's fine, but in the face of such a big event, I still don't think we're prepared enough. Canian said worriedly.

"It's true that we've been prepared, but I don't think we need to worry about it. After all, the prophecy is not yet deciphered, and we do not know if that devastating catastrophe will happen. Moreover, the prophecy itself may not be accurate. Triste comforted him.

"Well, I'm a true descendant of Norma. He still had the blood of the Julius family in his body. Our attitude towards Sybil's book is very important. You should know that Norma hated human sacrifice and once forbade the Druids in the territory to sacrifice human beings. But after that defeat, in order to reverse the situation, the Norslang did not hesitate to bury the big living people alive in the city according to the instructions of the Book of Sybil. ”

"So, what if you need to do that this time too?" asked Trist, looking into Canion's eyes.

"I think they'll do it anyway. Canian replied, avoiding her gaze.

"Let's hope it doesn't end up like that......" Triste said quietly. That kind of thing, it's cruel. Naturally, Tracer knew that sometimes innocents had to be sacrificed in the name of justice. But she had always tried to avoid that from happening.

"By the way, what about your daughter?" Tracer shifted the conversation to Lyukrixia.

"She's in a stable situation now. But there is no sign of improvement. It seems that we have to wait for the holy relic to be recovered. Alas, it is a pity that none of the teams sent out have found any sign of the holy artifact now. Canian said helplessly.

"She's a good girl, we should have sent more men for her. It's a pity that this happened. Trisette said with a hint of apology.

"But it's really difficult to have manpower right now...... Fortunately, her condition showed no signs of deterioration. Canian had a fatherly look on his face.

"Now, it's up to those searchers in the distance, I really hope they can find ...... sooner"

Unbeknownst to Canion, while he was talking to Triste about this, Martin had just completed a victory over the Dark Elves and was preparing to do something to his prisoners of war.

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Not only that, but there were other reasons why I postponed the episode.

Alas, even in my dreams, I will keep my promises, and in reality, I don't need to say much, I will definitely keep my promises.

Pain, I'm in pain right now. I crave happiness.

PS: This time, I asked about the use of magic by mages and the study of magic. In fact, it comes from a research question in basic science. The so-called basic science is worthy of Newton, Einstein or something. While inventors like Edison were great, the real promoters were those who studied the basic sciences. As a result of the breakthrough in basic scientific research, it has caused a pioneering revolution and change in technology, and has led to the development of industrial technology in the entire West. The essence of basic science is to reveal the laws of motion of the objective world, and it is the knowledge system of mankind about the basic laws of the objective world, and such a knowledge system is the forerunner and source of technological innovation and technological revolution. Without breakthroughs in basic science, there will be no epoch-making development of technology. It can be seen that independent innovation in technology and science, and the development of high and new technologies are all rooted in basic science.

Chen Jiaer said.

Also, questions about basic science. It is also involved in the alternate novel "Northern Tang Dynasty" that I like to read.