After grabbing the exam-exemption voucher, Gro couldn't help but get excited, but soon, he thought that it was bought with nearly 20,000 gold coins, and suddenly became frustrated. He put the exam-exemption voucher back into the wooden box and sat back in his seat.
At this time, the guard came to Gro's ear and whispered a few words.
Gro's eyes widened, he was stunned, and then asked aloud: "Really?"
The guard nodded.
"Show it to me." Gro said, frowning.
The guard reached into his pocket and took out a parchment scroll map, unfolded it for Gro, and pointed at a certain point on the map.
Gro looked for a long time and fell silent.
Richard on the side guessed the possibility and said, "Has your territory been divided?"
"Yeah." Gro said, "I asked someone to give my brother a message before. No matter how bad the territory is, I will accept it as long as he gives me 10,000 gold coins first. As a result... I really didn't expect that he really Gave me the worst territory.
The territory is located on the border, bordering two enemy countries, with almost no plains and only mountains. The citizens are also a group of arrogant people, and half of the criminals in the Emerald Kingdom come from there. "
Gro's face was ugly and he muttered: "I really didn't expect it, I really didn't expect it..."
"You should have thought of it." Richard said softly, "When you gave the choice to your elder brother, you should have thought of this result. After all, you asked for 10,000 gold coins and got the last exemption from the auction. With certificates, there are gains and losses.”
"But... but..." Grotto was still a little angry, "That's not the key..."
"This is indeed not the key." Richard said aloud, "The key is whether you want to be a wizard or not, how determined are you in wanting to become a wizard, and have you reached the point where you can abandon everything?"
"Uh, this..." Grotto was stunned.
Richard spoke up: "If you really want to become a wizard, then it is obviously right for you to pay such a high price and get an exemption certificate. Because only in this way can you have the opportunity to board a big ship and go to the mainland to study. . From now on, the territory, whether good or bad, has no meaning to you."
"This..." Gro's eyes flashed, thoughtfully.
"But having said that, I told you before that you are actually not suitable to be a wizard." Richard looked at Gro and said seriously, "The reason why I say this is that on the one hand, your talent is relatively low, and on the other hand, On the other hand, choosing to become a wizard means choosing hardship.
As a prince, no matter how stupid or stupid you are, or even if you are entrusted to the worst place, you will still enjoy much more than others, you will still not worry about food and clothing, and you will still be able to enjoy many beauties, wine and food. Even if you do some bad things, you will not be punished.
But once you choose to become a wizard, it will be different. You will have to give up your identity as a prince, become an ordinary person, and become the lowest existence in the wizarding world. You will live a very miserable life, be very tired, and may even be in danger of death. Even if you grit your teeth and persevere, you may not succeed. Even if you succeed, you may find that it is not what you want at all.
From a friend's perspective, well, let's just call it friends. I still hope that you will give up the fantasy of becoming a wizard and be your prince and lord in peace. It doesn’t matter if the territory is slightly different, nor does it matter if it is located on the border between the two countries. If you are enterprising, this will give you the opportunity to expand your territory. It's not a problem if the people in your territory are arrogant. As long as you have some means, you will get the best sources of troops.
Even if you don't want to do anything and don't want to take any risks, you can completely give up your territory and stay in the royal capital, and there shouldn't be any big problem. I think your eldest brother would like to see this more. "
"You have to understand one thing." Richard raised a finger, "If you really want to choose to become a wizard, it will be completely different from your previous attempts. Your previous attempts can be made at any time. Give up, but if you get on the big ship there's no way back except on your own. Have you really decided?"
Gro pursed his lips and thought for a long time. He looked up at Richard and asked seriously: "Sir Richard, can you tell me why you decided to become a wizard? I have a feeling that your identity will definitely not What kind of civilians are you? You should have been a noble before you became a wizard, and maybe your status is higher than mine. Then why did you decide to become a wizard instead of a nobleman? If so, let’s give it a try to you, right? Why didn’t you choose to enjoy it? And it’s difficult to choose?”
"Is this a problem?" Richard said softly, "It's very simple, because as a noble, it is difficult to accomplish some of the things I want to do, and it is easy to be subject to some restrictions. The status of a noble does have many conveniences, but it also comes with invisible resistance.
I chose to become a wizard, not because I really wanted to become a wizard, but because I wanted to use the identity and abilities of a wizard to study something and finally achieve a goal. To put it simply, for me, becoming a wizard is a means and the right path. Although it is a bit difficult, I still have to take it. "
"Then wouldn't becoming a wizard be the right path for me?"
"For you, becoming a wizard may be the right path, and it will be wonderful, but you don't have to take it."
"Why?"
"Because this road is too difficult for you."
"I… "
"To put it simply, there is a difference between you and me. Well, a big difference. So, I can walk, but you may have to fall."
I…
Gero burst into tears: This is too true. If you tell him directly that he can't do it, it will be over.
"So..." Grotto was obviously a little shocked, "So, it's better for me to stay and be my prince? Then this... exemption certificate..."
Gro took out the exemption voucher from the wooden box, looked at Richard and said: "Your Excellency Richard, how about I give you this exemption voucher? Aren't you unable to board the ship because you were tested as having no talent? This exemption voucher should be able to help You, right? Anyway, I’m so bad, it’s better to just eat and wait for death, don’t waste it... "
Richard shook his head and did not answer: "You should keep the exemption certificate. After all, you spent such a high price to get it at auction. I have no talent and can't board the ship, so there is no need to worry.
For one thing, I don't necessarily have to follow White Rock Tower's ship to the mainland. Boarding is just a shortcut for me, but apart from that, I can also take other merchants' ships to the mainland, but there may be some dangers.
On the other hand, you gave me an exemption voucher, but there are two of us, Pandora and I. It is impossible for Pandora and I to board the ship at the same time, and the problem cannot be solved.
Thirdly, I actually have a method for boarding the ship. "
"Um, then, I..." Grotto didn't know what to say.
Richard stood up, walked up to Gro and said, "You can keep the exemption certificate. You can resell it, or you can actually use it to board the ship. Although I have told you so much before, it is just my own opinion. some advices.
I don't like helping others make decisions, and although I hope you can be more sensible, ultimately it's up to you whether you want to become a wizard or not. You are responsible for your choice, don't regret it, and don't blame others, that's it. "
After speaking, Richard patted Gro on the shoulder, turned around and walked out of the box.
With a "squeak" sound, the box door closed.
Grotto stared at the door of the box in a daze, not knowing what he was thinking.
Suddenly there was a "squeak" sound, the box door opened, and Richard returned.
"Well, Sir Richard, you regretted it again? Do you want my exemption certificate?" Gro's eyes flashed.
"No." Richard shook his head, then snapped his fingers, "Get up and go back."
"yawn-"
Pandora, who was sitting on her seat, rubbed her eyes and stood up. With her eyes half closed, she took Richard's arm and walked towards the door.
Richard turned to Gro and said, "See you again when we have a chance."
"Forehead… "
With a "squeak" sound, the door of the box closed again.
In the quiet box, Gro lowered his head and thought for a long time.
"'Is there a chance to see you again'? So... there is a chance, or... no chance?"