Chapter 42: Observation
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Edward's gaze froze. (To read the latest chapters of this book, please visit the biquge.info of Wèn Aishang Novel Network)
This face has a high nose bridge that is unusual among dwarfs, gray eyes with the peculiar looseness of myopic eyes, but there are also some things that can be called deep, especially the three fine lines between the eyebrows that have been condensed for many years, and it looks a little wise. It's just that the gray hair is dirty and messy, and it is stuck outward by strands of oil, revealing a smooth and shiny bald top in the middle. The darkness of his face due to the neglect of cleaning was somewhat in line with the appearance of those scientific nerds in Edward's memory.
Underneath the scruffy face, however, there was a neat beard and lips of hair trimmed into a delicate one, and from the middle part of the body to the sides, the fine and thick hairs gradually became stiff, and finally bent towards the corners of the lips, like a thin fishing hook, the end was steely, sharp as if it could pierce something.
For a moment, someone couldn't help but feel that this face was a little familiar. But I don't know where in my memory something like this is buried.
The dwarf race has always been known for being physically weak and intelligent, and may even be born with the possibility of using some illusions...... However, the chances of a mage appearing among them are obviously lower than that of humans, as the whole clan is notoriously fond of fooling around and not doing business - as in the case of the one in front of him, he is not hooded and mystical like the other mages, but instead has a large patch of pale skin under the open neckline, which makes Edward wonder if he is wearing only one piece of clothing under his body......
Well, maybe it's not a suspicion. Because Edward noticed the next moment that when the other party approached, the mage robe was exposed. Two short hairy legs.
But that didn't mean they weren't trustworthy, but it was a little trick that apparently didn't work for a mage—who just squinted, smiled weirdly at the corners of his mouth, and tossed him a piece of parchment. and the quill, but did not answer his question.
So Edward looked at him and asked again, "Can you sue me for whose coat of arms do I have here?"
"I said Your Excellency. Can you hurry up? Are you going to go back?"
"No, no...... I think Your Excellency is tired, so I want to take this opportunity to rest more,"
The question was not answered. Because I was interrupted by another question. Edward raised his gaze in disgust as he swept over the group of heckling spectators standing outside the barrier. It is no wonder that there are many mages who have come out of the academy, but less than one hundred have achieved fame...... The rich second generation may give birth to some elites, but most of the guys who lack guidance can only become a group of boring little fools.
But if they are a bunch of little fools, then in a semi-forced state, perform a meaningless and boring trick to entertain themselves of this group of fools. What is it?
The Chief Apprentice of Cognition suddenly felt a little unpleasant.
"Well, after thinking about it for a while, I suddenly realized that I didn't seem to be a good deal?" The quill wound around the end of the parchment. In the end, it was just a little ink. So the challenger frowned dissatisfiedly: "...... What tricks do you want to play?"
"You see, if I lose, you want me to give up the position of chief, but this position is mine, isn't it?" Edward blinked and gave the confident opponent a smile, "But what if I win......? Shouldn't there be something to show for that?"
"Well, yes, then it's up to you," the boy said fluently. Looks confident.
"Anything? So good, if you lose. How about being a servant for me?"
"It doesn't make sense, it's too risky for me. In this way, a maximum of three years ......"
Edward smiled and nodded.
So the battle began in the next moment,
The boy leaped to the side, reached forward, and pronounced a mantra with a clear pronunciation......
Fireball—Edward would be sure when his syllables had just changed and his fingers had drawn half a circle. It is the one thousand and one tricks that the mage most uses, the most habitual, and the most loved to use
In a way, the fireball spell is simply a symbol of a mage, no spell has ever had such a single function, but it can be extended so widely as it is, and no spell can match the frequency of its use, oh, and of course 0-ring spells like Dancing Light or Magic Tricks don't count.
But because of this, Edward knew a lot about this spell - pointing his finger at the target point and deciding how far the fireball burst would be to read @book#ge¥. As the incantation is recited, a small ball of fiery pea size flies out of your fingertip, which then explodes at a designated point unless it hits an object or solid obstruction before it reaches it.
This little ghost obviously wants to use a big move to directly deter the opponent, not only to win, but also to create enough sound and light effects in order to improve his own evaluation - in line with Xiao Peng's mentality.
It's just that he didn't expect the other party to have such speed and cunning.
The other party preemptively cast a spell, and he recited an extremely strange syllable aloud, and the strange tone of the gloom turned into a shout almost instantly, and then a ball of light flickered and rose up at his fingertips......
What kind of spell is this?
The unheard-of incantation, as well as the movements, made everyone's eyes and spirits seem to be focused on the ball of light in an instant, and the moment before the fireball technique left the challenger's finger, before the spell was finished, the ball of light exploded. Then, unsurprisingly, all the eyes that stared at that side were stung with a white sheen!
"Bastard!" "Damn!" "It's flashing!" There were a few exclamations from the spectators.
The little ghost in the duel also shook his head involuntarily, and although the fireball technique in his hand was also released, the rumbling explosion made him feel uneasy......
Tremendous power suddenly came from the chest and abdomen...... The little one opened his mouth wide and tried to gasp. But it just made a shrill sound like a mouse...... The slippery saliva, the sourness of the stomach and the bitterness of the bile flowed through his throat for a moment, and the blow to his diaphragm had caused almost all the air to come out of his lungs, and the terrible pain turned the proud quail into a convulsive at once
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A round crystal, from which light and shadow are projected, outlining the illusion of human form and landform between square inches, and in the afterglow, everything is hazy and full of mysterious beauty—just like the esoteric magical world.
In the shadow of the light. Standing still stood a tall gerontologist. A well-cut ornate robe was something that had long since gone out of fashion, and several purple and green philosopher's stones floated around his head, giving him a calm look. Very knowledgeable, although the thin face doesn't have much of a smile. However, there is still some goodness in his eyes.
At this moment, his gaze fell on the bench in front of him, the short figure.
If Edward is present. Then he may recognize this mage of the dwarf race who has a relationship...... He was still cowered in the old, oversized robes, and the gray hair that grew like weeds on either side of his huge head seemed to be a little more messy and greasy, and the tall, neat figure in front of him made him look even more
"There are a few apprentices in this issue who can take a look, and it is not surprising that the Krurod people have brought in a few good talents. Especially the little girl who took the lead. Although the seven or eight rings seem to be her limit...... However, this time the emperor's decision was still a little too underestimated for them. The tall old man glanced at the jumping figures. The words were full of unconcerned lightness: "Of course, the most surprising thing is the miser Ralphs...... This time, they would have one of their family members go into hiding to take the exam? I thought they would never pay a single tax to the kingdom. ”
"It's just a line of fate, and I'm afraid it has nothing to do with the old glass cat of the Ralphs family. I guess the miser was already smashing his pillow and cursing...... Actually, what interests me is whether he will come to me and bite someone. The old dwarf giggled, revealing his tiny teeth, "Of course, you want to get someone out of me...... That old guy doesn't want to be able to do it with a slippery body. ”
"Aren't you afraid that the mage tower will come out of a dime an apprentice or a mage, know that acorns never fall far from trees. The tall mage laughed, or maybe it was a joke, but apparently he wasn't good at it.
"When did you start caring about those boring things, mages are just here to break the rules, how can a normal guy become a mage?" the dwarf held out his short fingers. Then the shadow conjured by the crystal turned, and finally froze at the only boy who was not covered by the robe: "So. The more abnormal the better. Isn't it?"
"You're here for this guy," the tall old man snorted, "just because he's Asari's apprentice?" I don't think he deserves your attention. ”
"At the beginning. I didn't pay much attention to that little girl who found an apprentice, and a guy of this age and such a terrible talent. The old dwarf scratched his head: "But yesterday, that little imp of Minethil complained to me in a rage...... No, it was some information that I found this kid interesting. ”
"Although I admit that he is indeed the most cunning and mature of this group of apprentices. But in my opinion, he may never be able to become a real ...... Or a mage in the pure sense of the word,"
The tall old man's gaze was still evenly classified into the shadows of each apprentice, and his voice remained the same: "If there is no special cultivation, he will never want to touch the edge of the four-layer magic net in his life." ”
"We don't have a shortage of pure mages, in fact, there are too many of them...... But how many of them aren't a bunch of shit, but among the kingdom mages, there have been a few good characters in the recent past, which should have been given up by us, but are more promising than we imagined...... So. Don't you think our approach is negotiable?"
The dwarf laughed: "Look at him, his observational ability, his judgment, his way of thinking...... Wisdom is part of fate, and the external environment that a person encounters will affect his mind - we often say that the life experience of imps is too short, and it tends to confuse passion and impulse, battle and bloodlust. But have you seen any of this in him?"
"His way of thinking is more skewed towards a combatant than an academic. Willpower is also very strong, such people always mature quickly, and can achieve more than others. But what's the use of a fighter?" the tall mage finally stopped his gaze on the figure.
"Yes, willpower. My old friend...... Mages don't have the agility of a wanderer to dodge attacks, the muscular body of a warrior, and the divine protection of a priest. It doesn't have all the talent bloodlines of Warlocks. Owned by the mage. Only the will...... That's what my teacher said to me, and it's not all of it, but it makes a lot of sense. ”
He hadn't taken any classes at the academy since the beginning of the test, but he had only been away for one night. The rest of the time, he wandered around the room, and there were many special things there that he didn't even try to touch. In addition to these. ”
"Bestiary from α to Я, almost all. The history of magic is broken, and the people of Guella ...... The dragon structures, the gods, those are all things that need to be repaired. Or something verified? What is he rummaging through these things for?" the tall mage frowned, and there was a hint of surprise in his voice: "And...... He actually saw the end from the beginning, even if it was only once......"
"You're not interested, aren't you......?
The short master tugged at the corners of his mouth, as if mocking, but before the other party felt angry, he had already said at the right time: "If it were me, I'm afraid I wouldn't be interested in even half a page of this kind of mutilated thing." Only those who specialize in these things would be so focused, but that is only to the part that interests them. ”
"Except for interest. I can't think of any other reason for such a little imp to be so sleepless and forgetful. The tall old man's brows tightened: "Do you know why he wants to be a mage? It doesn't seem that those nobles or people who want to improve their status and just envy their ability to cast spells will not have such good patience and curiosity." ”
"It's not just curiosity...... Because except that. There's something interesting too. The dwarf flicked his finger and beckoned another crystal to his side:
The scene in the crystal ball continued to expand, and finally it was enough to see the results of the young man's busyness - things like steel strings would naturally not be noticed by the two masters, but the smooth writing of the tool and the flame burning from the metal, the kind of refined design that was tempered like a thousand degrees, was enough to arouse the interest of any being who never relied on the power of the laws of nature and used energy.
Of course, the most amazing ...... It's the circle that the little guy is using.
"It's just an ordinary alchemy table. He can't sense the magic net, but he can push a magic circle of five-ring spells, and this kind of spiritual power is no longer excellent This kind of word can be described. It's really ...... Astonished. The tall mage was silent for a moment, and then
"Countless planes, countless people, there are more people who are naturally dull in the magic net than the sand of the earth, and there are not many dull guys who are completely disgusted by the goddess...... But generally speaking, sluggishness is two-sided, and the guy who is completely rejected by the magic net has his own natural shortcomings, either slow or occluded...... But he's different. ”
The old man of the dwarf scratched his head, and the remaining hairs formed an even more wonderful shape under his hands: "He has good mental strength, and he is also very good at using magical items...... Don't you think it's a very strange thing to be able to use spiritual energy so flexibly, but not be able to use it through the guò magic net at all?"
"Nothing is a qiē, those boring talent limitations...... It's also not worth mentioning, whether it's the prayer technique, or the meditation scroll, it's not too difficult for us to choose, this little guy is a little clever, and he has a bit of stamina...... So, do you think you can give him some extra perks?"
The tall mage was silent, then noticing the point of his companion's statement.
In the crystal, the young man's shadow was blurred. No matter how magnified and condensed the picture in the crystal, his figure is always a little hazy......
However, the scene in the crystal was transmitted through the entire mage and his circle system, and it was always equivalent to being under the spell of the true gaze - and the surrounding situation, even the alchemy instrument he was invoking, every line of magic was faintly visible, except for the figure itself, which still took on a hazy feeling, as if wrapped in a layer of mist.
The old man snorted.
He raised his hand, and a handful of white light cracked in his hand, but he paused for a moment without any further reaction. It just made him wrinkle a thick long brow. Then volley into a complex gesture and mutter a spell.
But this time there was still a long silence in response to him.
"The Crystal Ball of True Knowing can't be fully positioned for him, I've tried, it seems that most of the prophecy spells will be deflected around him......" The old dwarf smiled, "This little guy seems to have had some encounters that we didn't expect." ”
"Some kind of anti-detection magic, or is it a demon's curse?, or is it a malicious joke from some old friend?" Master's voice instantly grew colder, but his companion shook his head. "Relax, old friend. The dwarf laughed, reaching into the wide mage's robes and fumbling for something. In the end, he pulled out empty-handed: "You guessed wrong about my bet of five gold coins - I didn't bring any money, remember it first." ”
"There's really no need. So what are you going to ...... Forget it, you can do whatever you want with him, but if there's something interesting, don't try to keep it to yourself. All the surrounding images disappeared at the same time, and then the whole room was filled with a pale halo, "That's what you're here to say anyway." ”
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