Throne of Magical Arcana

Gray Fog Town was not far from the fork in the road. Even though the road was rough and the carriage was bumpy, in the night that gradually darkened an hour later, the town formed by the intersection of two streets could be clearly seen.

The more he drove towards Gray Fog Town, the more Lucien felt that he had entered the deep mountains and old forests. The types of trees began to change. The common oaks and birches decreased rapidly, and the gray-black trees similar to the fir trees of the Melzer Black Forest increased suddenly. , and their roots, branches, etc. are protruding, like ferocious and vivid black monsters, so the little girl Betty can't help but hold her short bow tightly, and move closer to the carriage. Mr. Evans has a high-ranking The strength of knight attendants.

"Wilfried Demon Tree..."

Lucien recognized this kind of trees through the car window. Apart from their hideous appearance, there is actually nothing special about them. But because Wilfried, a necromancer who left countless horror legends, liked this kind of tree very much, and it was widely planted in his half-plane magic tower, so this tree was directly named Wilfried magic tree.

It is because of this kind of gray-black magic tree all over the surroundings that the town looks like it is shrouded in a layer of gray fog from a distance, and it has its current name.

The carriage drove into the town and passed a group of lumberjacks returning home in the evening. Lucien saw that all of them had numb expressions and dull eyes. It seemed that all their passion and vitality had been wiped out by the hard work and life day after day. .

"If my future life is like this, then I would rather choose to die." Betty turned her head to look at the lumberjack with some palpitations, and encouraged herself.

At the entrance of the only hotel in the town, just as the carriage stopped, Wise, who had been silent before, jumped down, squatted on the side of the road and retched.

Because of Wise's musical talent and the exchanges with fellow friends during the break these days, Betty went over and asked with concern: "Mr. Wise, is it all right? I know this road is really bumpy, or you will walk with us tomorrow?"

"It's okay, I feel much better." Wise's physical fitness is not bad, his face gradually recovered after retching, and he responded to Betty's kindness with a smile.

Joanna helped Lina, who was also slightly dizzy and holding the baby, get out of the carriage, and looked at Lucien with a smile: "Mr. Evans, you look good, and you are not as fragile as I imagined."

"I just kept sleeping." Lucien didn't pay attention to the bumps along the way, and concentrated on analyzing and learning magic.

When passing by her, Joanna's voice whispered in Lucien's ear with a smile: "Thank you Evans for not blaming my stupid sister."

Lucien was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "She has tried her best."

Simon on the side also chuckled softly: "Mr. Evans, you are quite capable. If you didn't call out Betty to deal with it, we wouldn't even know you killed Chris."

Hehe laughed twice, and Lucien replied humorously: "Poor Betty." They probably summed up the matter this time after preparing to go home.

Lina walked up to Lucien with the sleeping baby in her arms, and handed Lucien a silver Gnar: "Mr. Evans, thank you for letting me join the team. I have arrived at my destination. This is my reward."

"Just drop in." Lucien took Yinnar.

Lina, who is not pretty, smiled slightly: "No matter what, I will remember your kindness. I am going to find my cousin, Mrs. Kailin."

"May the Lord bless you all the best." Lucien used the idioms of this world.

Under the shadow of the second-floor hotel, Lina's face looked slightly gloomy. She smiled, turned around and walked to the other side of the town with the baby in her arms.

There is a stone bridge in the distance, and behind the stone bridge is a tall black castle. The cross arches, spires, and heavy and solemn architectural styles all show that it was built in the later period of the Dawn War.

"That is the castle of Baron Habero, the lord of Gray Mist Town and other nearby towns and villages. He was an outstanding knight when he was young. The lord of the empire, Civil War, is a well-known figure in Kosel City. Many stories told by bards are based on him, and he is a true hero." Simon did not hide his admiration, and Baron Habero was a knight like him. The goal of adventure.

Joanna sighed slightly: "It's a pity that Baron Habero has never been able to be promoted to a great knight. His body began to decline in his sixties. In recent years, after Master Habero went out on a tour to try to stimulate the power of his blood, he rarely went out. Concentrate on managing the territory in the castle and enjoy the music."

"Heroes always get old." Wise, who came over, said with emotion, "Except for the Lord, who in the world can be immortal? Perhaps music can always be full of vitality."

Betty originally wanted to intervene, but when Wise was so literary and artistic, her mood immediately became heavy. It seemed that it was meaningless to struggle and work hard all her life to stimulate the blood, because it would eventually return to the embrace of the Lord.

Lucien was not so emotional, because as long as a magician can enter the high-level threshold, his life span will be beyond imagination.

"Hehe, Mrs. Kailin is the wife of Mr. Cook, the housekeeper of Baron Habero. I never thought Mrs. Lina had such a prominent relative." Seeing that Wise and Betty were depressed, Joanna quickly changed the subject.

Even the wife of the noble steward is considered a great figure in the eyes of Simon, Joanna and others, especially the nobleman is a real knight.

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After entering the hotel, the thin proprietress looked up at Lucien and the others with gray eyes: "Dear guests, what do you need? If you want to stay, please register your names and dates of birth."

Her tone was flat, with little enthusiasm, and she seemed dispensable to the guests.

"Ms. Blanca, we used to live here a few months ago. You don't look very well?" Joanna asked strangely. At that time, it was only her and Simon, and Betty hid in Cosel City after receiving the bounty money. .

Blanca murmured blankly, "Little Roy died of illness, and he was called by the Lord when he was only ten years old."

"It's only been a few months?" Joanna turned to Lucien and said, "Little Roy is Mrs. Blanca's youngest son."

Wise made the sign of the cross on his chest: "What a misfortune, may he live forever in the Lord's kingdom of heaven."

After understanding Mrs. Blanca's status, Joanna took the lead in registering. She was puzzled and said: "Mrs. Blanca, isn't it enough to register your name? Why do you need a date of birth?"

This kind of small town hotel basically does not verify identity documents, but registering the date of birth is something Joanna has never heard of. Even Lucien, who has traveled to many countries and has a lot of experience, finds it strange.

Blanca replied with a slightly dull gray eyes: "This is the baron's order, and I don't know why..."

The date of birth is not a confidential information, as long as the identity document is verified, it can be seen, but Baron Habero specially emphasized that it made Lucien feel inexplicable. The date of the month often means the requirements for sacrifices, sacrifices, etc., but Lucien is no stranger to magic in this world. At least "Book of Astrology and Elements" does not mention the relationship between date of birth and magic.

Although Simon and the others were puzzled, they didn't care about the date of birth. Anyway, no one can verify that an adventurer like himself can change it randomly, so they dictated it one after another, and Blanca recorded it with his own unique symbols.

"Simon, you are only twenty-nine years old. I thought you were thirty-four or five years old." Lucien jokingly said, Simon's face is indeed old, while Joanna is twenty-seven years old, Betty is sixteen years old, and Wise twenty-two years old.

Simon smiled wryly and replied: "When I married Joanna at the age of twenty, the guests thought I was her father..."

Lucien was amused, and imitated Wise and only reported his surname: "Evans, June 26, 798 in the sacred calendar."

After finishing speaking, Lucien fell silent. Should his birthday be counted as June 26th, or the day of time travel, or the previous life?

"Mr. Evans, are you still underage?" Betty looked at Lucien, who was obviously stronger than her, with a surprised expression on her face. She didn't expect him to be so young!

Some Simon and Joanna who "understood" Lucien's strength were also quite amazed.

Lucien no longer bothered about his birthday, and shook his head lightly: "It's only two days away." This can clearly show that the low-level level in the central and southern parts of the mainland is weaker than that of northern border countries such as Vaorite, at least in Alto, Underage high-ranking knight attendants are not uncommon.

Betty said with a little admiration: "This is also very powerful! I hope that I will have the strength of a high-ranking knight servant before I grow up like Mr. Evans." She accidentally leaked Lucien's "strength" come out.

"So you have to receive formal knight training." Joanna seized the opportunity to educate Betty. After her parents died, she was both a sister and a mother.

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After registering and preparing for dinner, a dignified lady with blond hair and two soldiers walked into the hotel.

She looked around, and soon found Lucien and the others in the empty hall, then walked over and said with a polite and reserved smile, "Hello, is there a Mr. Evans here?"

"I'm Evans. I don't know what you want from me, madam?" Lucien probably guessed her identity.

This dignified lady maintained a warm and reserved attitude: "Hello, I am Lina's cousin Karin, and I would like to thank Mr. Evans for your kindness."

"It's just a small thing." Lucien once again felt weird about Gray Fog Town's behavior. Shouldn't this kind of gratitude be followed by him? Why only Kailin and the soldiers guarding her?

Kailin looked at Lucien and Betty carefully, and then looked at Wise: "Master Baron Habero asked about Lina's journey, and from her description, I know that Mr. Wise is a musician with excellent music quality." Sir, because he is obsessed with music, he wants to invite Mr. Wise to be a guest. Of course, Mr. Evans, you are also a distinguished guest who must be treated grandly. The Baron appreciates your elegant demeanor and extensive travel knowledge very much. I don't know if you are willing to accept the invitation?"

Before Lucien answered, Wise smiled: "I can't refuse the baron's invitation. I have always liked his heroic stories."

"What about my guards?" Lucien pointed to Simon and the others.

Because Baron Habero is mainly interested in Wyeth's music, Lucien doesn't think there is any problem, and Baron Habero, who has been adventurous in the central and southern parts of the mainland, has a wide range of knowledge, and has many heroic deeds, seems to be inquiring about Karen. It is a good candidate for Aldia Castle, but don't ask rashly, so as not to arouse suspicion.

Kailin showed a perfect etiquette smile: "The Baron also invited them. He used to be an adventurer, and he likes to see energetic young adventurers the most."

"Really? The Baron invited us?" Both the youthful Betty and the mature Joanna exclaimed. Being invited by a real knight, the Baron, was something they had never experienced in their careers as adventurers. past things.

After getting Kailin's affirmation, they seemed very excited.

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Passing the stone bridge and approaching the castle, Betty suddenly asked, "Mrs. Karin, will sister Lina also attend the dinner party?" She had a lively personality and got along well with several employers.

"No, Lina is tired and needs to rest." Kailin replied briefly as she stepped onto the castle drawbridge.

Betty said slightly disappointed: "I kind of miss sister Lina's cute little baby."

Kailin didn't answer, walked across the drawbridge, and led Lucien and others into the gate of the castle.