Chapter 34: The Cost of Life
On the way home, Albert's brow was furrowed. Pen Fun Pavilion wWw. biquge。 info
His heart was not as calm as it was when he talked to the branch leader of the Mage Guild, on the contrary, he was very uneasy.
Although he didn't know why, he was sure that the branch leader of the Mage Guild was very hostile to him. Maybe it's because he's an ancient magician, and the other party is a little envious, or maybe it's something else. In short, Albert has made up his mind to endure it first, and then clean up the old guy who is disrespectful when he is strong.
It's a constant trouble, Albert thought to himself, and it seems that the goddess of fate is not going to let her go.
"Hi Iber, you're finally back. ”
A voice brought Albert's thoughts back to him, and he looked up to see Kyle standing in front of the inn, looking impatient.
"Why are you here?" Albert said indifferently, the last thing he wanted to see in Blackwater Castle was Kyle, followed by the yin and yang mage guild leader.
"Oh, don't do that, my dear bastard boss. Kyle clutched his chest, as if Albert's attitude was a little distressing for him. "I'm here to help you. With that, he walked down the steps and put his arm around Albert's shoulder.
Albert looked at the hand on his shoulder, and finally acquiesced to Kyle's behavior. "Tell me, what can you do for me?" he asked.
"Well, just look at it. Kyle pulls a crumpled letter out of his trouser pocket. "My teacher gave it to you. ”
"Your teacher?" Albert hesitated. "What's on the letter?"
"I don't know. Kyle shrugged. "It's rude to peek at someone's letter. ”
"I don't see you're polite. Albert smiled. "Who is your teacher?" he took the letter as he spoke, but did not immediately open it.
"Vice President of the Blackwater Fort Chapter of the Mage Guild, Ivan. ”
"Thank you. Albert nodded, vaguely guessing something. Vice President, President, it seems that his situation is not so bad. At the very least, the mage leader of Blackwater Castle still has enemies.
"You do thank me, I'm usually asleep at this time. Kyle yawned. "Goodbye, I need to go back to sleep for a while. He winked at Albert. "Beautiful chicks are still waiting for me. ”
"Wait. Albert stopped Kyle. "What else did Vice President Ivan say?"
"If it's boring, if you need help you can go to him and he'll do his best. Kyle rubbed his eyes. "Oh, there's more. He patted his forehead. "The teacher asked me to tell you not to go to him until you have to, lest the other party become alert. ”
Albert nodded, thoughtful.
"Who's the teacher talking about?" Kyle asked curiously.
"I don't know. Albert spread his hands. "Maybe you should ask Vice President Ivan directly. ”
"Forget it, I don't want to be scolded. Kyle shook his head. "He's still angry, because yesterday's duel is all to blame on you, damn poor boy. ”
"Stop complaining. Albert was a little embarrassed, "Aren't you sleepy?"
Seeing Kyle leave, Albert returned to his room, opened the envelope, and couldn't help but shrink his pupils, and the contents of the letter shocked him.
"Watch out for Howard, that's Darth's grandfather. ”
There were only a dozen words written on the letterhead, but it was enough to shock and scare Albert.
No wonder, Albert's doubts were solved. Howard, the head of the Mage Branch, turned out to be Darth's grandfather, so it's no wonder that the other party is so hostile to him. It seemed that he had to be more careful, he had no doubt about the authenticity of the contents of the letter, and when they met, Howard's irrepressible killing intent would not lie. “”
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Village.
Large fields of wheat were dyed dark red, and sheep fled in panic.
The dark-skinned, sturdy man with a height of more than 20 centimeters held an axe gun in his hand, and glanced at the villagers in front of him, his face gloomy. Behind it, nearly a hundred robbers stood.
"Where's the archer?!" he began, his rough and loud voice like thunder.
"Lord Black Tiger King, the Demon Archer was indeed here. "A robber fell to his knees. "It's true!"
"So we're a step late. The Black Tiger King said with a calm face.
"I ......" the robber was speechless.
"Waste. The Black Tiger King raised his axe and spear and said in a deep voice, "I need a reason not to kill you." ”
"I know what a magic archer looks like. "Robbers are submissive.
"This is the last time, don't let me down again. The Black Tiger King put down his axe and spear. "Kill these people, and leave no one behind. He said through gritted teeth.
"No!"
The wails continued, blood soaked the ground, and before they died, the villagers remembered the words Albert had left behind when he left.
"If there is anyone willing to keep Edith safe, I will stay and continue to guard the village. But it's a pity, you cowards. Watching Edith's grandmother be killed, and seeing Sister Fang Wen taken away. ”
When Albert left the village, everyone did not take this sentence to heart, because the robbers had been repelled and they were safe. And Albert left behind the wealth of the farmer, who no longer needed anyone. Only now, when they watched their loved ones being slaughtered, did they realize their mistake and they regretted it. If that boy is here, he will definitely defend the village with his life. However, it was already too late, and the villagers paid the price for their selfishness, with their lives.
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Two weeks had passed, and Albert had already been promoted to a four-star magician.
His 'Dawn' tailor' workshop and 'Dawn' jewellery store have also been open for a week.
"A woman's money is best earned. Kyle says to Albert, and Kyle turns out to be right. In just seven days, Albert had already recouped one-twentieth of the cost.
Of course, this is inseparable from the supply of goods from the Dandelion Chamber of Commerce, and it is also a supply on credit. In fact, sales and operations are also handled by Kyle, and even the personnel are provided by Kyle. From start to finish, Albert was only responsible for collecting money.
Kyle also gave Albert two skilled craftsmen, the grey dwarf brothers, Arthur and Arnold.
The average height of the dwarves is only twelve centimeters, but their weight is far higher than that of the human race. They are unkempt and seemingly rude and savage, but they are a ingenious race.
Black dwarves excel in blacksmithing and engineering fabrication, while grey dwarves excel in tailoring and jewelry processing. Their skills are innate, inherited in their blood, and this is not an empty phrase without basis.
Historical records record that during the Age of Chaos, the weapons and armor of the sun god were made by the Black Dwarf King, and the crown and cloak were created by the Gray Dwarf King. Because of the talent of the dwarves, every day people risk their lives to go to the north pole of the continent to capture dwarven slaves in the snow-capped Cordillera Mountains all year round. Of course, man is not just a human race. Orcs and half-orcs were included, and even the dwarven allies, the yodelers and wingmen, were secretly doing the same.
Arthur and Arnold were slaves, well, before that.
Since the two brothers came to Albert, they no longer considered themselves slaves. Now it's time for the two brothers to return to the Cordillera, and they won't go. Because the current owner is too easy to bully, not only will he not beat and scold them, but he also treats them as guests.
"Clumsy boy, stay away from me and my workbench. Arnold blew his beard and glared and yelled, "Before I kick your ass!"
"I just want to see how to make jewelry. Albert explained.
"Die for this heart. Arnold shouted proudly: "The skills of the dwarves are hidden in the blood, and you will never learn them!"
"What if you add a dozen beers?" Albert made tempting offers, he wanted to make a piece of jewelry and give it to Edith on her birthday.
"A dozen beers!" Arnold shouted, but that didn't mean he was surprised, because dwarves love to roar when they talk, no matter what the occasion, whether it's sadness or surprise. Sure enough, Arnold shook his head and shouted, "A hundred dozen beers!"
"You're blackmailing. Albert glared at Arnold and said angrily.
Just then, Kyle walked into the jewelry store, "My dear bastard boss, are you arguing with your dwarven friends again?" ”
"Kyle, you're just in time, I've got something to look for you. Albert smiled smugly.
After half a month of getting along, Albert's impression of Kyle has changed a lot, and the other party is not as hateful as people say. Compared to other nobles, Kyle is definitely a good person, but he just likes to mess around and show off. The bastard group is not as bad as he thought, most of the members are the second sons of nobles, there is no right to inherit the title, and they have to leave the family and find another way out when they become adults. That's why this group of people will get together, and while they still enjoy the protection of the family, they will cause trouble everywhere.
"You're here, dear master!" Arnold threw himself to the ground.
"You're so moist, my dwarven friend, I barely recognize you. Kyle teased. "What's the matter?" he asked Albert.
"I wanted to learn how to make jewelry, but damn Arnold blackmailed me. "Albert sued like a child, and although he didn't want to, the only one who could 'convince' Arnold was his original owner, Kyle.
"Is that so?" Kyle looked at Arnold.
"It's a joke!" shouted Arnold. Of course, in Arnold's opinion, he did not shout.
"That's the end of the joke, tomorrow Iber will start teaching Abel how to make jewelry, if you don't want to lose your hands. Kyle smiled. "Go ahead and get busy with you. ”
"Yes!" Arnold yelled and returned to his workbench.
"Eber, go have a drink, you're a rich man now, you should relax. Kyle's purpose was achieved, he was not only in the center of the tornado, but he was also holding the tornado's shoulders at the moment. After half a month of getting along, he has already gotten along with Albert, and the plan should be implemented.
"We have to train in the afternoon. Albert shook his head firmly: "Another day." ”
"Spare me, I can't even lift my arms right now!" Kyle yelled like a dwarf. "Boss, I'm a magician, why do you want to exercise like a warrior?"