After learning from Zuoyi that the relationship between Shaman Ril and the Kaeding Empire had deteriorated, Dilling rushed to the capital of Gulan without stopping, and then used a magic circle to instantly transfer to the capital of Shaman Ril, Bot City.
It's a pity that even if he saved all the time he could save on the road, he was still a step behind.
When Bob saw him appearing outside the door, the first thing he said was: "Young master, you are back late. The Duke secretly set off for Santu with the army yesterday."
Dilling's heart skipped a beat, "Is there really going to be a war?"
Bob pondered: "This is very complicated to say. Young master, come first."
Dilling went back to the room to tidy up a little and went downstairs. Bob had already prepared a very rich dinner.
"Lord Duke knows that the young master will be back in the next few days, so he has kept us ready at all times." Bob helped him scoop the soup.
Dilling ate quickly because he had too many questions in his mind.
Bob seemed to see his eagerness, so after he put down his knife and fork, he followed him into the study without a word.
"What happened? Why was there trouble in Santu?" Dilling couldn't be blamed for his doubts. Santu is the base camp of the Light God Society, and has always been in a subtle and neutral position. Especially in recent years, under the dealings of the Light God Society, although Shaman Ril and the Chandin Empire would harass Santu from time to time and dig some benefits from it, they have never invaded with an army. On the one hand, it is to avoid confrontation with each other, and on the other hand, it is also scruples about the growing power of the Light God Society. If the army was to be dispatched to Santu, it would be a sign of urgency.
Bob explained: "At present, the army is only secretly dispatched into Santu. Whether it is our country or the Chopping Empire, there is no fanfare."
Dilling said: "Why? What is the cause?"
Bob said: "It was caused by a small misunderstanding between Baron Khalid, a close associate of Prince Hall of the Chopping Empire, and the Earl of Monte of our country."
"Small misunderstanding?"
"At least for now, both sides have expressed their position for this reason." Bob said.
Dilling's eyes flashed, "The real reason is..."
"A secret agreement reached between Shaman Ril and the Chopping Empire." Bob blinked.
Dilling's heart was bright.
Of course, Santu is not qualified to let the two great powers of the Dream Continent perform for him secretly. Their goal should be the Light God Society. It seems that whether it is Shaman Ril or the Chopping Empire, their emperors have become more and more unbearable for the God of Light to point fingers at them.
"But why so suddenly?" Dilling asked. The dissatisfaction of the two countries with the Shining God Society has been accumulating over time, and it doesn't look like it will suddenly erupt.
Bob said: "A while ago, the Pope of the Light God Society secretly wrote a letter to the two emperors, hoping that the enthronement ceremony of the next emperor of the two countries can be held in the main temple of the Light God Society, and enjoy the supreme blessing of the Light God. Ze shelter."
Di Lin wondered: "There's nothing wrong with this. Isn't the enthronement ceremony also held in the temple now?"
"Of course there is a difference." Bob said, "If it is held in one's own country, it is up to His Majesty the emperor to make the decision. When going to the main temple, it is up to the Pope to decide."
Dilling immediately reacted to the Pope's intentions.
He wants to hold the appointment power of the emperors of the two great kingdoms in his hands! No wonder the two empires couldn't hold back at the same time.
Now that the real purpose behind the war was revealed, Dilling finally felt a little relieved. At least according to the current situation, Shaman Ril and the Candin Empire are only to put pressure on the Light God Society, and the Light God Society is absolutely impossible to become enemies with the two great powers all at once. So the three parties are just taking a form.
Thinking like this, his mood suddenly relaxed, and fatigue washed over him.
Dilling went to bed early, slept all night and half a day, and then got up and went downstairs refreshed. When he entered the restaurant, he saw a haughty figure with his back to him, drinking coffee in a leisurely manner.
"Teacher?" He rushed over in surprise, his hands stopped before touching his shoulders, and his footsteps turned around in front of him.
Heidein put down the coffee cup he had only drank, "Get a new one."
Dilling took the cup with a smile and ran, and quickly brought him a new cup from the kitchen.
Hydein took it and tasted it, nodding satisfied.
"Why did the tutor come so soon?" Di Lin thought he would have at least three or four days before asking.
Heidein said: "Which face do you think is a pleasant thing to face among the remaining people?"
"..." It's been a long time since it was mean. Dilling pulled out his chair and sat down.
Bob brings lunch.
Dilling peeked at Heidein while eating.
Hydein used a fork to cut off the freshly cut beef from his plate, and said lightly, "What do you want to say?"
"It's nothing, I'm just sorry my father is out."
Hyde looked sideways at him.
Dilling said: "I want to officially explain to my father about the two of us."
Hyde paused slightly as he chewed.
Although his reaction was slight, after spending so long with him, Dilling could easily see his unnaturalness.
"Or, should I write him a letter first?" Dilling asked tentatively.
Heidein said: "Whatever you want."
Is this happy or unhappy? Dilling was a little unsure.
Hydein stopped the knife and fork, took a sip of coffee, and said casually, "What does your father like?"
"what?"
Hyde crossed his fingers, and his blue pupils shone brightly, "Always ask for a gift."
"Oh."... It's happy, right? Dilling secretly guessed.
Hydein has always been an actionist. As soon as he finished talking at noon, he took Dilling to the street to buy it in the afternoon.
Dilling rarely goes shopping, but he knows that the most famous shopping destination in Boat City is Daniel Street in the east of the city. There are not only a variety of jewelry, clothing, food and other stores that attract ordinary people, but also many special professional goods stores that sell magic tools, weapons and armor.
What Hydein chose was a weapon and armor shop.
Andre is a military general, and he often goes to the battlefield, so weapons and armor are the most suitable.
Dilling originally wanted to say that his father had been fighting for so many years, and all the armor and weapons were the best in his hand, but seeing Hyde's eager eyes, he couldn't help swallowing the words he wanted to say.
"Oh, esteemed guest, what can I do for you?" The boss asked Gui, but his eyes showed doubts. Because he knew very well that the surrounding young people walking in front were clearly wearing magician robes. Is it wrong
"What is the treasure of your shop?" Hyde went straight in.
"..." The boss was speculating about the possibility of the magician in front of him robbing.
Hydein took out a purse from the space bag.
The boss was expressionless.
Although this purse is very large, the gold coins in the larger purse are limited.
Hydein opened the purse.
The boss's eyes suddenly widened.
The purse is full of large gems of various bright colors. In this world where magicians are extremely popular and sought-after, gems that can be used to modify a staff, activate a magic circle, and even improve a magician's cultivation are quite precious. Not to mention such a bag, even one piece is worth a thousand gold coins.
The boss suddenly had the urge to rob him.
"Where's the treasure of the town store?" The young man's sweet yet cold voice woke him up from his sweet dream.
The boss remembered that he only had the strength of a third-order knight, and couldn't help sighing: robbery is really just a distant and unrealizable dream.
"Please wait a moment." After thinking about it, the boss quickly took out a sample book from under the counter, "Please read. These are the treasures of my shop."
Hyde opened the book, and Dilling came over to read it.
The pages of the book are painted in vivid colors.
From Dilling's point of view, these are almost all top grades, but they are also top grades, and there is still a great distance from top grades.
Heiden asked, "What did your father like?"
Dilling thought for a while and said, "Sword." However, there have not been many wars recently, so the best sword in his father's hand - the Heart of Charm is not very damaged, and it is estimated that it can be used for a lifetime.
Hyde turned to the end with a worried expression, "That's all?"
The boss smiled and said, "The real product is definitely much more beautiful than the painting."
Hydein shook his head and turned to go out.
Dilling followed behind him, not knowing what to say. High-quality weapons and armor are rarely found in this kind of shop, unless it is…
"Let's go to the auction house." Hyde was the first to say what he thought.
Dilling said in surprise: "Auction house? But to enter the auction house, you must go through a strict identity review before you can get membership..." His voice disappeared automatically. Because he remembered, the magician is the automatic owner of the auction house membership. That is to say, as long as the name is recognized by the Magic Association, that magician will automatically become the owner of most legal auction house memberships in mainland China.
"Don't you have another test about the auction house?" Heidein said.
Dilling frowned, "Yes."
One of the three tests Orosei gave him was to accept the arrangement of the Magic Guild and complete an auction. Although he didn't know the reason for this, since he was taking credits, of course, the simpler the better.
"So, let's report to the Magic Guild first?" Dilling said.
Hyde nodded.
The magic guild of Bote City was established in the west of the city, and it was three-legged with the mercenary guild in the south of the city and the God of Light in the north of the city.
After the Magic Guild checked the identities of Heidein and Dilling, they immediately completed their membership in the auction. The guild branch president even personally came out to entertain.
Dilling said that he needed to complete the test by hosting the auction.
The branch president said in surprise: "But all the hosts of the auction house need to pass training and exams before they can take up their posts."
Di Lindao: "How long will the training take?"
The branch president said: "It will take at least half a year. Because the auction house accepts all big buyers, it can't be sloppy."
Hydein frowned and said, "No exceptions?" No matter how boring Orosei was, he wouldn't joke about this kind of thing. Since he set a time limit of three months, it means that it will be completed within three months.
"Legal auctions are absolutely impossible, but underground auctions are possible." The branch president said in a low voice, "I think the head of the academy should be referring to the underground auctions. Because the underground auctions in Port City are exactly the same as Our guild has a little bit of a relationship."
Dilling's eyes lit up and said, "Then can I host an auction?"
The branch president looked at him with a hint of worry in his eyes, "Before you host it, maybe it's better for you to take a look at the atmosphere of the auction house. Because it's not as friendly as a legal auction house."
"… "
Dilling and Hyde didn't understand what he meant until the evening.
The underground auction, which is only open at night, is crowded with people.
Shouting, cursing, flirting... everything imaginable can be heard here.
As soon as Hydein and Dilling entered, they were drowned in the sea of people.
The auction has already started.
The host blows the horn vigorously.
After about two or three minutes, the venue gradually became quiet.
A big sign was erected at the top of the venue, with only two words on it - Sit down!
After another five or six minutes of delay, Dilling and Hydein, who were sitting at the back, were finally able to see the host clearly.
He was really a burly man, and the thin fabric could barely wrap his chest muscles.
"Hey! Brothers, shut up! There's time for you to be amazed!" The host smiled and struck the clock with a small hammer in his hand, "You guys can catch up with the good time today, I believe Me, if you only had a thousand gold coins in your pocket, you would scream with regret! Today is a historic moment, and what comes next will make them dazzled and dazzled... don't doubt, whatever you want tonight Anything can change the fate of your family. Yes, it is the fate of the family. Every family will go crazy for such a family heirloom! Haha, well, let's work together to become a crazy family! "
"Roar..." There was a commotion below.
Dilling's head grew. He couldn't imagine himself standing on the stage like this host, twisting his waist and buttocks while doing this... style introduction.
"Let's take a look at the first baby." The curtain behind him was lifted, and a bracelet inlaid with various gems was placed on the red cloth and brought out. "Oh my God, can you imagine? There are such fascinating things in this world. Gold, gemstones...you know what it means when they come together? A peerless beauty would lie naked in bed at your mercy!"
A knowing laugh came from below.
"This bracelet starts at five hundred gp. Come on, wave your arms and tell me what you're willing to donate."
"Five hundred and one gold coins." Someone shouted below.
"Five hundred and ten gold coins."
"… "
"Six hundred gold coins."
Dilling's heart raced as he watched the host on the stage deal with the buyers with ease. This may be the biggest test he has ever encountered in his life. Even more nervous than facing the Council and the Headmaster.
"Everyone has a different style." Heidein said suddenly.
"I know. But," Dilling said, "I can't think of any other way to deal with them." He could see that these buyers are definitely not the kind of people who can tolerate others. It can even be said that they are waiting for the host to make a fool of himself at any time. .
Heidein said: "Your strength should be able to handle most of the people here. Leave the rest to me."
"... This is the auction."
"Well."
"Not an arena."
Hydein raised his eyebrows and said, "I thought you didn't know."
After all this time, the gem bracelet has found its owner.
The auction moves quickly to the next round.
"Tsk tsk, knights, warriors, warriors... Blessed are you. You'll see your best comrades here... Gruzen's glory!"
A long sword without a scabbard was taken out.