The reason why Barrett went to that remote corner of Clover City and found the mage named 'Alvin' in front of him all relied on the guidance of the dwarf mage Theodore Shining Gold.

"I left my hometown thirty years ago, from the fiery redcurrants that spread all over the city. Embark on a journey and travel around the world on this treasure hunt adventure. The dwarf mage said at the time, "I've lived in Clover City alone for several years. Let me think, at least five years, yes, at least. I've been to almost all the villages and towns around that city, and I've heard of them if I haven't, but I've never heard of the place for 'Giethoorn'. ”

Barrett was shocked by what the dwarf mage said at the time. When the Barbarian Adventurer asked if any other locals would know about the village, Theodore Shining shook his head and recommended the Alven mage to Barrett.

"You can try, but I don't think it's going to work. If you still don't have a clue, you can go to the third leaf before noon every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, next to a badly damaged, three-story house that looks like it's about to collapse, and find a human mage named Alvin. ”

When the dwarf mage Theodore Shining said the name, his face was serious, "Trust me, you can easily find him, because there are many people who will go to him just like you." However, you must be careful when you meet him. He admonished, "Hmph, that mage isn't as talkative as I am......"

In a way, the dwarf mage was right. This little mage, though a little short-tempered and impulsive, is a good talker. All you have to do is get a little trick and he'll tell you everything he knows.

"I'm telling you, he's got a very eccentric personality. The eccentric dwarf mage commented on his peers, "The man didn't know what to think, and he actually made a stall." And you only need to offer something—anything—and it is possible to grant a wish in your heart through him. Hmm, he thinks of himself as the demon in fairy tales who can grant people's wishes, but I will tell you, this 'demon spirit' has a more grotesque way than in the story. ”

"I'll just give you a simple example. "He actually put the paving next to a dilapidated house, and all those who wanted to find him to fulfill their wishes had to wait quietly in a long line under that dangerous house." You can sometimes even hear the overwhelming 'creak' of the beams and pillars in that house, as if the next second the house would collapse into ruins and everyone would be buried under the rubble. ”

The dwarf mage stroked his beard, "Many people are willing to provide him with a better place, an open square, an empty theater, or even a spacious private house, many people are willing to offer, but he refuses. This guy once said inexplicably, 'If there are no dangers and twists and turns, then how can the wish come true?' Hmph, you say he's not weird. ”

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At this time, Barrett followed this strange mage named Alvin to the magic tower in the middle of Shamrock City.

The mage's cuffs are embroidered with six golden magical seven-pointed stars, which means that he is a powerful sixth-level mage, and he is only one step away from reaching the seventh level and becoming a high-level mage.

Barrett was a little reserved in front of him.

The exterior of the magic tower resembles a towering and twisted obelisk, and although the monument is bright silver, it somehow gives people a dark and dark feeling, and it doesn't match its name, Dawn, a little bit.

In fact, Barrett didn't know how they got into the tower.

He just followed Master Alvin's instructions, took the donkey, who knew nothing about his fate, and followed the mage through the streets of Clover City, watching the mage buy a handful of hyacinths at the flower shop, and then handed the bouquet to the donkey, and asked the donkey to eat all the flowers, and used a silver coin to buy two large strange snacks called "fried" in brown paper bags, and handed Barrett one of the packs.

Invented in the dark and chaotic times, this snack is made by coating all sorts of messy things like minced pork, ground beef, cheese, mixed vegetables, and overnight leftovers in a thick layer of flour and then deep-frying them.

Caught beneath the flour is a secret that no one knows. You have no idea what you're going to eat in that bite until it's put in your mouth. Barrett picked up a piece from the bag and bit into it, revealing a small piece of cooked pork liver wrapped in the fried golden flour, and he bit into another one to find marinated chicken breasts, and another one to find a mass of fried noodles......

After tasting a few pieces, Barrett tied the brown paper bag again and followed the mage onwards.

As he turned a corner, he saw a young couple leaning against the wall, grinding their sideburns as if no one was around, but then Barrett suddenly felt a trance of the scene around him. In the next second, the entangled couple in front of him suddenly disappeared, and in his place, a young woman with snake-haired hair appeared in front of him.

Medusa Medusa Medusa !!

"Damn it!!"

Barrett hurriedly turned his head sideways in horror and looked away. He released the reins of the donkey with his left hand, threw the bag of snacks on the ground with his right hand, and then lowered his head and took a few quick steps back, reaching for the saber at his waist.

His series of movements went smoothly, but just as he was halfway through his weapon, Mage Alvin's voice rang in his ears.

"Welcome to this mage tower, Nord. "Don't put on that frightened face, Grace's gaze won't turn you to stone." His accent fell on the 'stone', "If it weren't for that, the first time you arrived here would have been transformed into a statue of exquisite workmanship." Don't tell me you didn't notice her beautiful turquoise eyes, I'm sure no man would ignore them!"

How the hell do I have the time to pay attention to that!!! His heart was still pounding nervously, and it happened so suddenly that he didn't have time to dodge.

He looked down and realized that he had indeed made eye contact with the Medusa at that moment, but only for a brief moment.

"Really?" Barrett tilted his head to look at the mage, keeping the terrifying creature next to him at the edge of his vision.

"Aren't you standing here in a good way? ”

"Maybe I've resisted the petrification effect. Barrett said in disbelief. After that, he moved his body slightly without a trace, but fortunately there was no major problem.

"It's also possible. As long as your body and mind are strong enough......" Mage Alvin shrugged his shoulders, "Well, you are indeed a strong fellow. ”

As he spoke, the mage walked in Medusa's direction, and Barrett could only take his eyes off the mage and stare strangely at the huge specimen of the feathered serpent on the opposite wall.

"If you want to keep your gaze dodging like this, like an ignorant teenager facing your crush, then I can't help it. Barrett could hear the evil in the mage's words, "But I'll tell you that Grace will always be there for me in the rest of our conversations." ”

"All you need to do is talk with your mouth and ears, Your Excellency Venerable Alvin. Barrett doesn't like to be teased," and the eyes don't matter. ”

"That's a good point!" the mage clapped his hands happily, "but trust is the first step in getting along with people, isn't it. If you don't believe what I'm saying, what's the point of the conversation that follows?

This guy is trying to blackmail me!

Barrett could hear the meaning of the mage's words. However, he also had to admit that what the Master said was not wrong, trust is the first step in getting along with people, and sometimes, you have to trust the other person because you have no choice.

Just like Barrett at this time, he either chooses to believe or chooses to leave. No, he didn't really know what to do.

After hesitating for a moment, Barrett sighed inwardly and turned to look at the Medusa.

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