For the residents of Moldavia, the year 832 was considered a year of ups and downs. The cold winter at the beginning of the year seemed extra long due to the aftermath of the Black Tide. If it were not for the tax exemption imposed by the lord's mansion on hunters and villagers living in the mountains, , and even provide assistance. Maybe many people will face an empty forest and spend a dark and hungry winter.
However, a series of reforms carried out by the new lord after he came to power made everyone feel that he was different. This young lord named Joshua Van Radcliffe not only carried out large-scale road paving throughout the territory And infrastructure, I don’t know where it came from to attract a batch of investment, and launched two major projects near the Nissii Snow Mountain.
Sometimes, spending money on infrastructure construction is not pure consumption. Large-scale construction brings more employment and consumption, which greatly promotes the economy of the territory. In addition, the lord seems to attach great importance to education and has opened Many basic schools also invite many knowledgeable scholars to be teachers. In this way, most of the children stay in school for one day, and part of the labor force who is tied to the home because of their children is also liberated.
The main city of Moldavia, Broken Sword Tavern.
This relatively well-known tavern is owned by an old half-elf ranger. He lost a hand during an adventure forty years ago, so he simply quit the dangerous industry and took a relatively rich salary. Honorarium opened the tavern. This ranger once had the strength of a high-level silver. Although his broken hand caused him to lose part of his combat effectiveness, his superb throwing knife throwing skills still make many young people dare not make mistakes. Perhaps it is because they have a common topic, but Adventurers or mercenaries are frequent visitors to this tavern, and the half-elf's bartending skills can also satisfy them.
Today is Starfall Year 833, February 14th, and there is another snowstorm. Heavy snow has blocked the road to the outside world. Many bounty hunters and adventurers who are preparing to go to the Black Forest to find mission targets can only Regretfully, I adjusted my schedule and went to a familiar place to drink and chat to pass the time.
So there were a lot of people in the Broken Sword Tavern at this time, and under the dim pyroxene light, there was a lot of people.
But the strange thing is that these people are all talking about the same thing.
"My friend, are you sure you're not mistaken?"
A middle-aged man with a big beard was sitting by the window, holding a wine glass that was half an arm high, and said to his companion with a serious face: "Is that adult going to open a magic academy? You Are you sure that’s what the news from the municipal government says?”
"Of course, don't look at me with that suspicious look."
Wearing a suit of leather armor, the young half-elf sitting opposite answered the other person's question without hesitation, and grabbed the wine glass from the middle-aged man's hand and took a sip himself. He shook his head and said: "This news really cannot be updated. Really, there is the lord’s coat of arms on the announcement. You still don’t know my memory? It’s absolutely true!”
Seemingly shocked by the news, the middle-aged man touched his beard. He didn't have time to get angry at his companion who snatched his drink. He frowned and thought, "Something's wrong. We have powerful knights, warriors, and archers here in the North." There are so many, you can find seven or eight by just searching, and most people’s blood inheritance and talents are in this area, so it’s easy to find teachers, so why are you here at a magic academy?”
"The devil knows."
After finishing the wine in the glass in one breath, the half-elf looked indifferent: "Anyway, I plan to let my children try their entrance exam. If they are talented, then it doesn't matter if they don't become an archer with me. Anyway, that stinky The kid doesn't want to practice either... After all, my ancestors have elven blood, maybe we can really become a mage master."
"Your boy?" After hearing this, the middle-aged man asked strangely: "Isn't magic only for those rich people? Why did you come up with this idea? I advise you not to throw away all your savings. …”
"Hahaha, no." Interrupting the other party's words, the half-elf laughed and said: "I asked the guards who sent the message, and they said that as long as they are residents of Moldavia, they can come with their documents. Go take a free test, and I heard the tuition is not expensive, at least it’s worth the effort!”
"Really, that's it..."
The middle-aged man was deep in thought. The test was free and the tuition was not expensive. If the conditions were so good... then he also wanted to let his children give it a try.
After all, that is Master Mage. Who doesn’t want to try mysterious magic? They have already experienced the hardships of ordinary professionals. Even if they are mage, they still have to endure hardships. At least they are hardships that they have never tasted before.
Not only them, but other people around them were also discussing whether the news was true or false, and as time passed, everyone in the city knew the news.
In the north of the city, there is the scholar's home and study room.
The little boy Ivan and his sister Amira are seriously learning a series of professional knowledge under the guidance of their grandfather.
As young children, what they need now is not high-intensity exercise, but they need to know what they are good at and what they want to do in the future. Before they really start working hard, they must understand the advantages and disadvantages of each career. And make your own choices.
Although Edward is just an ordinary scholar, he also knows a thing or two about magic and has participated in several adventures. He clearly knows that if he wants to go further on the road of becoming a strong man, he must have a solid foundation. And this solidity is not just physical condition, but also spiritual thoroughness.
You know what you want, what your future goals are, and you also know what you are good at. With such self-knowledge, even if your talent is not good, at least you will not waste time and go down the wrong path.
"master!"
Accompanied by the sound of heavy footsteps, the tall and muscular maid came outside the study and began to knock on the door eagerly. Her hands were so strong that it felt like she was trying to break the door, while the children who were studying seriously And Edward couldn't help being shocked.
"Coming, coming... Naka, knock gently next time."
Although he was a little annoyed that the other party interrupted Ivan and Amira's study, the old man also knew that his maid had never lost her temper after following him for so many years. Since the reaction was so big, there must be important news.
And just after he opened the door, the maid named Naka pulled the old man out of the door with a happy face: "Master, look at it, the good news!"
"Oh my old bones, what makes you so excited...wait?!"
Touching his waist, Edward took the notice in Naka's hand and read it with a frown. He complained a little at first, but later he had no time to think about anything else and concentrated on reading the notice: " Magic Academy? Doesn’t rule out the possibility of expanding into a multi-vocational professional academy? Moldavia natives are exempt from test fees and have tuition discounts? This... "
"My generous and kind lord..."
Taking a deep breath to calm down, Edward closed his eyes and calmed down for a while. He muttered some bits and pieces silently to suppress his excitement.
Magician.
Although, in a real battle, magicians of the same level may not have an advantage over other professions of the same level, but after all, this is a profession where the key point is not combat, but research and preparation.
As a truly cherished resource, the status of a magician is obviously higher than that of other professions except Paladins and Priests, and no profession can easily defeat them if they are prepared. The most important thing is that except for war, Except for mages, other mages rarely directly participate in battles. Their value as logistics or support is greater than that of a turret, and their safety is very guaranteed.
Even according to the dream of two little guys - to slay a dragon, as long as a mage is prepared to slay a dragon, the success rate will definitely be higher than that of other professions. If their parents know this news, they will definitely Agree with this.
So, after a while, Edward returned to the study. He glanced at Ivan and Amira, who looked confused, and then said to the two children with a smile:
"You guys—are you going to be magicians?"
Ivan and Amira looked at each other, shook their heads in confusion, and then nodded fiercely as if they had just come to their senses.
(End of chapter)