(Thank you for knowing too much, Qingfeng εζξ classmates for the reward, and then cheekily ask for a recommendation vote, I am now in the 18th place on the new book list, the first time I have the opportunity to go up and show my face, ask for support, thank you.) ）

Being able to say such a sensitive topic directly, it can be seen that Montoya really has no scheming.

And Leo didn't have the idea of asking for a letter of recommendation at all, so he smiled at Montoya and said: "I still have this self-knowledge, I am just a foreigner, and I am very satisfied to be able to become a student of the master, but I never dare to expect a letter of recommendation." And as you know, I'm studying the Soul Plane Meditation Method, and I'll only have to choose Reverton or Fort Solandi in the future, so letters of recommendation won't be of any use to me at all. I don't want to be recommended to another academy to start over and learn a new meditation method. ”

Hearing Leo say this, Montoya was overjoyed, and then hesitated: "Then you will ...... in the future."

Leo could feel Montoya's concern, so he said directly: "Of course, it's a joint entrance examination for magic, and I signed up to enter the academy." ”

"Good boy, ambitious!" said Philip, clapping vigorously, and the more he looked at Leo, the more pleasing it became.

At this moment, the door belonging to Master Byron's room opened, and two men walked out.

The old man was naturally Byron, the owner of the real room, and the middle-aged man next to him was Count Crimond.

At this moment, Crimond was about to speak, with joy on his face, but when he noticed that there was another person in the room, he cautiously did not speak, and looked at Philip.

Philip hurriedly stepped forward and whispered a few words to him.

Only then did Kremund look at Leo seriously, and suddenly asked, "Boy, are you willing to join the Joseph family?"

Leo really didn't expect that the other party would ask such a question as soon as he came up, and he was stunned in place.

"Big brother, you scared the kid. Philip complained.

Although anyone who has the potential to become a mage is worthy of the family's wooing, his eldest brother has lost his original heaviness and calmness because of the actions he is about to start in the near future. In the past, he would not be so anxious, and if he could not make Leo feel a sense of belonging to the family, he would make such a request, which would only be counterproductive.

"Hahaha, it's my fault. Since they are classmates of Montoya and Claire, let's treat them according to the family members first, and talk about the rest later. Clemund nodded kindly at Leo and revealed the previous incident.

Reaching the door, Cremond turned back and said to the old mage, "Master, my dearest uncle, then I will leave it to you. For the sake of the family, please take this matter to heart. ”

The old mage said a little irritably: "I know, family, family, alas, for the sake of the family, you are not afraid to tear me apart." ”

"Hehehe, how can it be, my uncle is in the prime of life, and when this matter is successful, the family's status is improved, and the financial situation improves, I think it's time to expand your real room. "Krimond knew the old mage very well, and finally threw out this condition that the other party could not refuse.

The old mage was about to go out once, but when he got a promise, he immediately nodded and said, "Okay, I'll leave tomorrow, you guys should go quickly." ”

Kremund bowed slightly, said goodbye to the old mage, and turned to his younger brother: "Then let's go, Philip, let's go to the station, those little rabbit cubs of the Stormtrooper have been comfortable for so long, and it is time to move their muscles." ”

As the two left, Montoyan pouted and motioned for Leo to ask the old mage how to use the spatial ring.

Leo glanced at the old mage, and seeing that the other party didn't seem to be in high spirits, he shook his head and said in a low voice: "I think the teacher seems to have something on his mind, let's go out first." ”

"Hmm. Montoya also sensed that there was a strong atmosphere in the room, and followed Leo quietly outside.

Looking at Leo's back, the old mage groaned. This month, he can no longer describe Leo's expression as satisfied, it can be called amazed. This kid's talent is really good, not only can he learn basic mathematics at all, but even the quite complex potion system is also a matter of learning, and every time he tries, he can succeed without failing more than three times. At his current level, although the foundation is not solid, he is almost qualified to be an assistant to himself.

Thinking of this, the old mage suddenly spoke: "Leo, you are ready to prepare, and you will go out with me tomorrow." ”

Although Leo wondered why he took himself out, he knew that it was best not to ask more, so he respectfully said, "Good teacher." ”

The old mage waved his hand to signal that Leo could leave, and then said to John, who had been cowering in the corner, "Well, you are also quite steady, better than those clumsy guards, come with us tomorrow." ”

"What about me? I'm also very steady. Montoya asked hurriedly, he hadn't been out in a long time since he had started studying magic.

The old mage glared at Montoya and scolded, "You kid has just made some progress, practice magic for me at home, you haven't succeeded in illusion yet, right?"

"Oh, well......" Montoya stuck out her tongue, not daring to say anything more.

Out of the room, the two walked side by side, and soon arrived in front of Leo's hut.

Montoya begged, "Leo, you're going out with the teacher, I don't know when I'll be able to come back, just help me with some more illusions, I think it should be successful soon." ”

"Okay. Leo happily agreed, and rushed to the space ring he got today, and he was also obliged to help Montoya more.

Entering the room, without waiting for Montoya to speak, Leo was the first to ask curiously, "Do you know where the teacher is going?"

"How could I possibly know. Montoya scratched his head, suddenly his eyes lit up, and he smiled: "Oops, I remembered, the teacher must be going to Cape Dorne." ”

"What is that place?" Leo had never heard of such a place, though he had some knowledge of geography.

Montoya introduced: "That is the largest magic item trading place in our Lunar Empire, and if the family wants to take action, the teacher must need a lot of magic materials to make magic military supplies, so it must be purchased in Cape Dorne." ”

"What action?" Leo thought of the conversation between the Count and the old mage, and his heart jumped, no wonder he always felt that something was strange today, and sure enough, something was about to happen.

Montoya rarely can boast in front of Leo, most of the time it belongs to being educated, and now that he finally has the opportunity to show off, he put his father's ban behind him, and said mysteriously: "I sue you, don't tell anyone else, our family is about to start a war......

Leo hurriedly interrupted: "This kind of secret, you better not sue me, it's easy to cause trouble." ”

"You're my brother, I can trust you, no problem. Montoya patted Leo on the shoulder intimately and continued, "You heard of me, you always know about the Sith Forest. ”

The Sith Forest is a long and narrow forest, which is connected to the Mobian Mountains, forming a natural shield, which is the most prosperous central plain area in the entire northern border, blocking the wind and sand invasion of the thousands of miles of the Oak Desert in the west. This kind of basic geography, Leo is still clear, so he nodded: "I know, isn't it just to the west of the family." ”

Montoya said excitedly: "Yes, our family is located in the westernmost part of the empire, although there are some tasks to resist the invasion of the chaotic race, but there are also more opportunities to obtain wealth. This time, Uncle is going to march to the Oak Desert!"

"Ahh That is, it is not suitable for farming, nor for grazing, and even if it is occupied, it is useless. And if you want to open up new trade routes to the Extreme West Elf Empire, there is no need to go through the desert, isn't the route of the Star Moon Sea very developed?"

Montoya shook his head and smiled, "Hehe, this operation is not for any trade route. In fact, Uncle learned from secret sources that a certain troll tribe in the Great Sand Sea of Oak had discovered a magic iron mine! It is only two hundred kilometers away from our family, and the storm wheal and the family elite have attacked with all their might, passing through the forest, and will soon be able to arrive!"

Leo suddenly realized, "The Count wants to occupy the Demon Iron Mine?"

Montoya clapped his hands violently, "That's it! If this operation can be successful, the prestige and strength of the family will definitely rise to a new level!"

Leo thought more deeply than Montoya, so he asked, "Won't that attract the interference of other border families? Although killing trolls is nothing, but it is a matter of interest, I am afraid they will not watch the fat meat being swallowed by the Joseph family." ”

"Haha, that's the crux of the matter. Montoya shook his head and said: "At present, no family has obtained the information of the Demon Iron Mine, and when they know, the Demon Iron Mine has been firmly grasped by us and has become an established fact, even if it is the royal family, it can only recognize our ownership." And the uncle will also operate in the imperial capital to ensure that there will be no accidents. Maybe he can use this as an opportunity to elevate the family to the rank of marquis. ”

Magic iron is a natural magic metal, which is far better than ordinary steel in terms of hardness and magic guiding effect, and is the best material for making low-level enchanted weapons and armor. Although it is not as precious as Mithril Essence Gold, and the magic guide effect is relatively poor, it is better than the large production, and if the Joseph family discovers a good reserve of magical iron ore this time, it will indeed be an unimaginably huge wealth.

Whether it is the sale of ore, or the opening of an arsenal on the spot, the production of finished products, the benefits of which are worth waging a war. Moreover, although the creature of trolls has a certain amount of intelligence, the overall level of civilization is very low, and if nothing else, it should not be a big problem for the regular army of humans to dispatch and sweep away a tribe of trolls.

Leo thought for a moment and said, "I guess Lord Count and Uncle Philip must be bound to win this time." ”

Montoya raised her eyebrows, "Of course, I just don't know if my father will take me." War, I've wanted to see what it was since I was a child, it must be very intense, very enjoyable. ”

Leo smiled bitterly: "War is not fun at all, it will kill a lot of people." ”

Montoya clenched her fists, "I'm not afraid! I've already solidified two spell models, and soon there will be a third, and I've already mastered some power!"

This kid has a bad temperament, and Leo is really afraid that he will do something out of the ordinary, so he struck: "I guess you can't go, and you'd better not have such thoughts." Maybe when you become a full-fledged mage, you'll have the opportunity to be a direct part of this kind of thing. But with your current strength, it will only slow down the march, and you will have to send extra people to protect you. ”

After hearing this, Montoya's originally excited face suddenly wilted, and he puffed up angrily: "Although I know that what you said is the truth, I still feel very unhappy!"

With a smile, Leo said, "My friend, why don't you hurry up and work hard." ”

Hearing the word friend, Montoya nodded heavily, "Well, let's start, I must learn illusion art quickly! Strive to be promoted to an official mage before entering the magic academy!"