Movia welcomed the two guests into the reception room in the tower, and made tea for them with his own hands. This is Quintilla's unique citrus-scented black tea. The aroma of the tea made Burris feel a lot more relaxed.
Originally, Burris' expectation was to use the fixed teleportation array in the Tower of the Abyss to go to the Black Cliff Fort across the sea. If Master Movia has concerns, he will spend a small amount of money, sign a bill, or order a batch of necessary magic materials for the master for free... In short, find a way to get the right to use the teleportation array.
This expectation was completely dashed. It's not that Movia is unwilling, but that there is no teleportation array in his tower.
Boris proposed again: "Or, please cast an instant teleportation for us. The reward for casting the spell will be paid by me... my mentor. I am not very convenient for casting spells. I am not familiar with Black Cliff Fort. If I don't know the terrain, I can't figure out the location. ; and my own residence is too far away, and when the value is too large, the spell does not respond at all."
Movia took a sip of tea with a bitter face: "Your Excellency, this... I can't do it either. I can contact Black Cliff Castle and ask them to send a boat to pick you up, but... I can't send you there."
"Why? Black Cliff Castle doesn't allow it?"
"No," Movia stared sadly at the tea, "I don't have conductive gem powder. It can guide the relationship between data and space, and is a necessary material for teleportation spells."
Boris suggested: "This is easy to handle. My mentor can pay for the cost of casting spells, and can also afford the cost of materials. I will sign a coin ticket for you in advance on behalf of the mentor. In the future, the mentor will send people from the material guild to Shiva Island. Buy you a new batch of gems."
"I didn't mean that..." Movia blushed a little, "I... I don't have any gem powder here at all. Do you understand what I mean? I am willing to help you, but I don't have this thing, even if your mentor is willing to contribute generously , At this moment, I still don’t have gem powder in my hand... I haven’t used teleportation spells for many years, and we rarely need to use it.”
Burris was very surprised. Lack of materials in the mage tower? This is simply unheard of! The mage's tower is not only a resting place for spellcasters, but also a gathering place for academic works and magic items. It may not even have a kitchen, but it should not lack the necessary items for spellcasting.
He thought about it again: "Or... May I ask if there are winged pseudo-dragon scales here?"
Movia sighed deeply: "I know what you mean. You want to use that to extend the duration of the flying carpet force field, and directly use the flying carpet force field to cross the sea? Sorry, I don't have winged pseudo-dragon scales here. The materials are very uncommon, and the price is unaffordable for ordinary mages. Maybe you still want to use the flying spell to cross the sea? Fatigue, there is a danger of losing control and falling into the sea. Maybe you want to use a time-delay potion? This is unlikely, the formula of that potion contains necromancy, and I don't use that kind of spell... Even if I want to use it, I will I can’t buy the void worm materials inside…”
Boris couldn't help muttering: "It's not a contraband for a long time, and its price has been reduced. It's only two hundred gold coins per pack..."
Just now Lott had been very rare to interrupt, and now he finally spoke uprightly: "What's the matter, is the Tower of the Sea Abyss so poor? Did your teacher leave no legacy?"
Movia smiled wryly. Facts have proved that the Tower of the Sea Abyss is very poor. No need for Movia to say anything, it can be seen from the tower itself: the protective spells outside the tower are made of inferior materials, resulting in insufficient transparency of the force field, which can be clearly seen with the naked eye; The wall is peeling off, the color of the wall is discolored, and one of the handles of the door is missing; several pieces of the wooden floor in the tower are broken, and no one seems to think of repairing it at all. The reception room and corridors are still illuminated by lanterns. Ya doesn't even have a Yongming Lantern... No wonder, after all, he is so poor.
Also, there are no constructed creatures in the Tower of the Abyss. Boris noticed it at the beginning. He thought it had something to do with the beliefs of the elves: the island elves fear nature, and it is difficult to accept things that seem to be alive but not dead... Now it seems that it is mostly because of poverty.
This is not normal. Maybe others can't think of it, but Boris can feel the abnormality. He is the director of the spell-casting material chamber of commerce and the permanent consultant of the adventurer's guild, so he has a rough impression of the income and expenditure of many research institutions. Based on his understanding of the Tower of the Sea Abyss, it shouldn't be so poor.
The Tower of the Abyss is supported by the Elf Council with a part of the tax. Movia owns a piece of woodland and a pearl farm. When the spell-casting material collectors work in the nearby sea, they will also pay consulting fees and other taxes to the Mage Tower... Calculated in this way, although the income of the Tower of the Abyss is not too much More, at least it shouldn't be miserable like this.
Morvia himself was dressed plainly and had a thin figure, and the three elf apprentices in his tower also looked poor... It seemed that none of them were the type to pursue enjoyment. So, where did the money for the Tower of the Sea Abyss go
If Morvia was a squire or an official, this question might have various wonderful answers, but Morvia is a mage. Therefore, Burris has only one guess: Movia is conducting some kind of research in private, and this research consumes a lot of money, and he cannot openly apply for more funding.
Seeing that the two mages were silent, Lott suggested: "Then, Master Movia, please send us a boat to land. There is always a boat on Suxi Island, right?"
"I can't." Movia has always spoken weakly, but this time he refused very firmly, "You also know that this sea area is not peaceful now. The Jingtao murlocs frequently appear near Quintilia, and they have already Several ships were attacked."
"Your elf's ship?" Lot asked.
Movia said: "No, the main ones that were attacked were the gray mountain elves and human ships. Thanks to the blessing of Ai Ruben, the Sushi island elves have only encountered other people being attacked, and have not been directly attacked... I think, this It depends on our excellent navigation skills and vigilance, and our ship is bigger and more stable. Recently, the Elven Council has ordered the Coast Guard to strengthen patrols. Under such circumstances, I really cannot send a single ship to send you to the Black Cliff. Fortress, the Coast Guard will not agree. Fishing boats are even worse, I can't let civilians risk encountering murlocs."
"Then we..."
Just as Lott was about to say something, Movia softly comforted him: "Don't worry, you two, I can still help you. I have a crystal ball left by my mentor, and I can remotely communicate with the spellcasters in Black Cliff Fort. Wait a few more hours, and you can use it to get in touch with Black Cliff Castle, and let them send a boat to pick you up."
"Why wait a few more hours?" Burris asked.
Movia apologized: "There is only one crystal ball here. I lent it to the Elf Council. They are using it to monitor the safety of merchant ships, and they haven't returned it to me..."
At this time, an apprentice knocked on the door and walked into the reception room, saluted Movia and the guests respectfully, and told Movia that the Elf Council was welcome.
Movia asked the apprentices to treat the guests carefully, and then left the tower politely and quickly, as if he didn't want to stay for a minute longer.
Burris secretly sighed, how could Master Morvia leave the stranger in the tower like this, how could he be at ease? But thinking about it carefully, Lott is also an old acquaintance of his, maybe he trusts Lott deep in his heart... As for himself, a "young human apprentice" is even less worthy of the master's worries.
All mages know a rule: after entering someone else's tower, you can only act in the reception room on the first floor, and unless invited by the master, you must never climb to the upper floor without authorization. The mage will try his best to protect the research area of the tower. It is very dangerous to trespass on the restricted area. Even if you are powerful and fearless, it is extremely rude to spy on other people's research room. This kind of rude behavior is enough to make two mages completely enmity.
In Master Morvia's view, "Boris Gershaw's little apprentice" must know these etiquettes. He will not run around, dare not run around, and has no ability to run around. After all, he is only twenty years old.
Movia's apprentices helped the guests prepare food, and brought some cushions and blankets. After finishing these, they also left the reception room.
Burris hasn't had a good rest these days. The couch in the mage's tower was much more comfortable than the gray mountain elf's shack, and he was more than happy to get another good night's sleep.
He wrapped himself in a blanket, found a comfortable cushion, but looked at the ceiling and didn't close his eyes... He imagined the high-rises of the Tower of the Sea Abyss, thinking about some "extremely rude" behaviors.
"You want to go up?" Lot's face suddenly appeared above the field of vision.
Boris subconsciously wanted to deny it, but felt that he had nothing to hide, so he whispered his doubts. For example, the abnormal temperature of Suxi Island, such as the weirdness of the Tower of the Abyss.
Not only that, but he also suspected that the magic light ball on the top of the tower had some unknown functions. According to historical records, there has always been a magic ball of light on the Tower of Sea Abyss, which was left by the former tower owner. The ball of light is like a second moon, turning the Mage Tower into a lighthouse that guards the entire island. Apart from that, it has no other purpose.
Boris vaguely felt that this thing was abnormal. It's a pity that the tower is too high and the distance is too far, so he can't observe carefully under the tower.
When Boris said this, Lott didn't listen very seriously, and the corners of his mouth became more and more obvious. After realizing this, Burris didn't say any more, but asked him what he thought of.
Lot looked at the mage lying beside him with a smile: "If I say it, maybe you will be angry."
"Tell me. Do I usually get angry easily?"
Lott smiled even stronger: "It's because you have a good temper and don't like to be angry, so I don't want you to be angry. I heard that once a person with a good temper gets angry, his body will produce more harmful substances, which will harm Healthy, and grumpy people already have resistance... ”
"It's a complete rumor, there is no such thing. I suggest that you read less books sold at the market in Holly Village."
"Well, I'm just trying to liven up the atmosphere," Lott said, "seriously. You don't have to doubt Movia. Although he is stupid, poor, and broke his promises, he should not be a conspirator."
Burris said: "I'm not saying he's evil ... I just think he must be hiding something very important."
Lott asked: "Seriously, is it because of me that you doubt him so much?"
Burris got up from the blanket and looked at Lot dumbfounded: "My lord, you usually like to read romantic novels too much."
"Isn't it?" Lot blinked one side of his eyes, "I made you uncomfortable, it was my fault. You don't have to be jealous of Movia."
In fact, Boris was really a little angry, although it was only a little... and he was so angry that he wanted to laugh: "You are here again... Why should I be jealous of him? I am much more successful than him in all aspects, and he should be jealous of me right."
Boris curled up on the sofa, wrapped in a blanket, and Lott bent down a little, just in time to kiss his forehead.
Burris froze for a moment. Lott asked: "So do you still want to go up? If you have concerns, I will go for you. Anyway, I am immune to magic, and they can't find it."
Burris shook his head: "No need..."
"Why, you don't doubt him anymore?"
"I still doubt him. There are three apprentices in the tower now, and I'm a little sleepy and not in good condition, so I plan to take a break and find a suitable opportunity to check carefully. Don't go, although you can move more freely, you Lack of understanding of the arcane system, you can't understand the wizard's laboratory."
"You speak too bluntly!" Lott exclaimed. "It's not romantic, it's heartbreaking!"
Burris straightened the blanket and hid the faint smile on his face: "It's really not romantic. But I never lie to you."