Chapter 11: The Bell Rings Eight Years Later
"Whew!"
In the small room, the moonlight was spreading by the windowsill, and the silver light poured down on the ground, cold and silent. Pen, fun, and www.biquge.info
"Skana!" the young man on the cot broke out in a cold sweat, and suddenly got up, the crystal pendant on his chest swayed, flashing with a faint light.
"It's been eight years, and time flies!" Ike smiled wryly and stroked his sweaty cheeks, then slowly stood up and walked to the windowsill. As soon as he closed his eyes, it seemed as if he could go back to that day, when the loving man had left him forever.
At night, when it is quiet, it is the coldest time of the day, Ike's thoughts cross time and space, and he silently **** the wound in his heart.
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The next day.
The small town of Alx, located in the province of Reser in the Gama Empire.
The Gama Empire is one of the several major human empires that exist in Ello, with a vast territory, adjacent to the East China Sea, and also bears the responsibility of coastal defense.
Located in the heart of the Black Forest in the eastern part of the Garma Empire, the town of Alx is a small town that has no quarrel with the world. Everyone is hospitable here, the bluestone-paved streets are neat, and there are more than a dozen people swaying the streets with happy smiles.
Pike Mansion, this is the most mysterious and revered place in the town of Arx.
Old Pike was the owner of Pike Mansion, and according to him, he was a great scholar.
Scholars are Ello's most respected profession, they study the origin and birth of magic, and can even create it!
The magic that remains in this world can be divided into five-star magic and forbidden spells according to their power.
Any magic is made up of formulas, and the more powerful the magic, the more formulas it contains, and the more time it takes to chant.
In the chronicle of Ello, the first era is the creation of the gods, which is the birth of the gods and the birth of the roots. Immediately after that, the Age of Behemoth Domination, the ancient Behemoth became the only overlord on land, but after the great changes in the land in the Third Age, the mountains and rivers changed, and the Ice Age came, and the Behemoths withdrew from the stage of history.
The Fourth Age is dark and brutal, countless races have been born, countless civilizations have been created, the most powerful of which are the giants! they are the most powerful overlords on the land, and their rule is dark and brutal, making all races miserable.
It was also at this time that many great beings appeared among the weak human beings, who were the pioneers of scholars, systematically summarized the effects of magic formulas, and also created the first stable enough magic for humans to release!
Until the Ninth Age of magical technology, tens of thousands of years have allowed magic to develop into the vast discipline it is today.
Scholars are so knowledgeable that every year they create a new batch of magic for the benefit of all.
Old Pike is an arcane mage, the arcane is a branch of the alien line, and the largest branch of the alien line, the arcane magic is flexible and changeable, and the combat may be less combative, but the practicality is the best in the twelve.
Ike stayed here and spent the most fulfilling five years of his life.
Squeak-
Pushing open the mahogany door and walking through the red-carpeted hallway, Ike made his way to Old Pike's study.
The room is like a tower, with bookcases lining the surrounding walls, new and old books, and several wooden lifts with pulleys in the corners.
There is a saying in Erlo that great scholars are born in the ocean of knowledge.
On a huge mahogany desk in the center, a milky white magic lamp was shining, and an old man with white hair with a big red nose lifted his gold-rimmed eyes and immersed himself in reading a book.
Seeing this, Ike didn't bother the old man, but randomly pulled out a book and read it.
Eight years ago, after the Sith and the others brought him back to Ello, he returned to the Holy See of Light, and due to Ike's special status, he was placed with Old Pike.
Old Pike was an old acquaintance of Scana and a well-known university scholar.
Scholars start as trainee scholars and work their way up step by step, scholars, scholars, scholars, prophets, great prophets, and sages. Each level is divided into upper, middle and lower three, which is distinct. Among them, the highest level of the university is defined by the examination of the Scholars Association, and the prophet needs to be recognized by the rules of magic and obtain prophecy!
Old Pike has devoted himself to his studies since he became a scholar at the age of forty, and now he is only one step away from the so-called prophetic realm, and he is highly respected in the Gama Empire.
Hours passed, and old Pike finally woke up from his reading, pouting his lips and stretching out a handful of old bones, only to see Ike reading quietly against the bookcase.
"Little Ike, are you here?" said Old Pike happily as he took off his glasses.
"Old Pike, didn't you say you had something to do with me?" said Ike with a snap as he closed his heavy book.
"Well, little Ike, eight years have passed, and you are so talented that you should have become an archmage, or even a magician, but now you are being held back by this knowledge, do you regret it?" asked Old Pike, narrowing his eyes.
"Regret?" the corners of Ike's mouth slowly raised.
Yes, the Helllord has fallen into a deep sleep, but the talent he bestowed upon Ike has not changed.
One of the most powerful roots, the Helllord has the power to restrain demons and give his wielder the power to control magic. Of course, in the case of low root development, Ike will not be able to master too many types of series.
Today, Ike has mastered both arcane and lightning powers, and has shown extraordinary talent in them.
The reason for using the arcane system is naturally the arcane master in front of him, and the thunder system is the first recognized element in the mental space.
So old Pike was right, for eight years, Ike had spent less than a tenth of his time on magic, and the rest was absorbing the knowledge of this library. The main reason why Ike wants to become a scholar is to learn the language and materials of various races, as well as the division and information of demons.
The continent of Ello is in a relatively peaceful period right now, but their threat is not limited to Klosesko.
In the three eras of the sixth era, the peaceful reign of the seventh era, and the turbulent and chaotic eighth era, the rules of magic have created enclosed areas on their own in order to prevent Erlo from being severely damaged, where the descendants of ancient giants and the Zerg are sealed, as well as the armies of the major demon tribes, and even the races that Ello once exterminated!
With the advent of Age 9 magical technology, the Ello Torch Council officially designated these places as today's lairs!
White Normal, Red Elite, Black Abyss, Gray Hell.
In the midst of the crisis, the Torch Council issued a decree to unite the nests, hoping that these still stable nests would become a testing ground for the new generation of racial elites.
Although a large number of young people die in their nests every year, a group of darlings who stand at the top of the era have also emerged in this wave, they are true geniuses, who have experienced the battle between life and death!
It is precisely because of this that the Torch Council did not back down because of this, but instead increased the intensity of the lair decree, and all kinds of eye-catching treasures were lined up in the reward list, inspiring the fighting spirit of generations of young people, all for the sake of Ello!
Ike has never forgotten how Scana sacrificed, he and Klosesko's demon tribe can be described as a blood feud, he longs for power, and also longs for one day to truly defeat the demons, in exchange for Ello eternal peace! He believes that this is Scana's wish, and this is also his life's pursuit, he does not want to see the tragic birth of orphans like him again!
"Knowledge is power, and I believe that this time of accumulation will make me stronger. Ike's words were plain, but with some tenacity, he followed the Scana path, faith and spirit. This may be a kind of inheritance, and it is precisely because of this inheritance that the human race will not be weakened.
"It's good, in eight years, your background is comparable to that of a true scholar. And we scholars shouldn't be nerds, always staying in one place to study. Old Pike looked at Ike with a relieved gaze, vaguely remembering that day.
The newly arrived Ike is expressionless, like an autistic person, immersed in his own world. He watched the growth of this young man's madness step by step, with only four hours of rest every day, absorbing all knowledge like a sponge, enriching his life, like an ascetic and a puritan of the Holy See.
Ike's eyes lit up slightly, and he understood what old Pike meant.
"You should be an eagle flying in the sky, the town of Alx can't accommodate you anymore, you should go out and look at the world and experience the real wind and rain!" Old Pike stepped forward and patted Ike on the shoulder, tears glistening in his cloudy eyes.
"Walk in the path of your faith, let me look at you!"
Ike was shocked in his heart, and his nose was sour. Although he has never called the old urchin in front of him seriously, he actually respects old Pike more than anyone else in his heart.
Scana is a loving father who has opened a window of light and hope to him so that he will not lose his soul and faith. Then old Pike was a mentor who shaped his flesh and blood, instilled spirit and knowledge. Without a doubt, these were the two most important people he had ever met in his life.
"Don't forget your vows when you go out, and don't forget to continue your studies, you have what it takes to be a prophet!" said Old Pike, who for some reason in his life had never married a wife, had no children, and had not even taken a disciple. Ike is both his apprentice and his grandson, and he has great hopes.
"I understand!" Ike said firmly, taking a step back and bowing solemnly to Old Pike.
Old Pike gladly accepted it, and he deserved it.
Herod!
Outside the mansion, the sound of horses roaring was heard, and old Pike took a deep breath, "Looks like it's already here, take this." ”
Looking at the silver ring that Old Pike handed over, Ike nodded. Despite its simplicity, he is actually a spatial ring, which is one of Old Pike's collections.
In the era of magic technology, the status of alchemists has been greatly improved, and the scientific and technological achievements they bring have changed the world, and this simple space ring is also one of them. He gave up his original luxurious and huge appearance and became a product loved by many people, and the price was not outrageously expensive.
Ike didn't expect old Pike to be so decisive and never procrastinate, and he didn't have time to prepare beforehand.
"Everything you need is in it, this time you will go to Lyremagis, the city of learning in the province of Lesser, and I believe that the systematic teaching will be of good help to your future path as a magician. ”
"Thank you, old Pike. Ike's eyes were red, and he held back tears and resolutely turned away.
Old Pike collapsed in his seat and watched as the figure faded into the aisle.
"Ike, go enjoy your life, and hopefully one day I'll hear your name ringing over Ello in the small town of Arx!"
Passing through the outer courtyard of the mansion, the gardening on the lawn was very familiar, and the circular fountain in the center of the road was gushing incessantly, and Ike walked, every step of which was filled with mixed tastes in his heart, as if the past eight years had been in this journey.
Outside the iron fence, a black square old-fashioned carriage with magic lamps was parked, two demonic beast horses with scaly surfaces kept snorting, and the middle-aged man wearing a top hat on the carriage nodded lightly.
In the age of magical technology, new vehicles have been created that use anti-gravity devices to levitate, but they can only be used in open cities and areas under the absolute control of humans.
The Black Forest is the gathering place of the world's three major demonic beasts, covering most of the Gama Empire, stretching over more than a dozen regions, and is known as the world's first forest. In such a dangerous place, this kind of carriage is much better than a hovering car.
Pulling open the small door, Ike made his way into the soft leather seat, and looked at the quiet mansion through the small window, but he couldn't see the figure of old Pike.
"Drive!" the coachman raised his whip, and the monster horse roared and roared, and sped away.
The view from the window quickly receded, and Ike finally gave up, closed the curtains, and rested on the cushions.
Viewed from the sky above the small town of Alx, a cloud of smoke kicks up on the road and passes through this peaceful city. On the bell tower at the top of the mansion, old Pike looked out, and he pulled up the hemp rope, his face solemn and sacred.
When-When-When-
The crisp and melodious bell rang loudly, setting off the rickety back so lonely and stubborn.
This is the persistence of old Pike, who hates the sadness of parting, so he acts resolutely! But it is also his emotion, sincere and passionate, and he will personally see off his disciples!
Swish!
Ike opened his eyes suddenly, clenched his fists, and at some point, tears flowed and turned into sorrow.
"Look at me, old Pike! Look at me by my name Erlo!
Today, the oath is set, and today, the legend is on the road!