Although it successfully survived the stinky body of the Skeleton Glue Monster, the Conch had no choice but to suffer terrible bad luck. First, the surface of the hull became dilapidated after being hit, squeezed, twisted, and burned by fire. Almost all the planks used as patches on the ship were used up to keep the ship afloat. Then there was another seven days of windless weather. The air seemed to be frozen, and even the sea surface was as waveless as a mirror. The boat can barely move forward in this situation, and can only gain power by relying on the magical wind released by Vincent .

"Fortunately we have a mage on board." After experiencing life and death battles together, many crew members accepted this fact. "It's better than being swallowed into the monster's belly. I just hope the mage won't do any experiments on us." Many people thought so.

When the wind begins to return to the sailor, it is as pleasant as the life-giving warm breeze of spring. But that was just the preparation for disaster. With seven consecutive days of strong winds and heavy rain, the sun, moon and stars seemed to have disappeared, and even the experienced captain could hardly find the correct route.

"This is torture, oh my God!" JB once complained to Vincent, but two days later he denied saying these words. He said at the time: "I saw two rats jumping out of the boat before the storm came. They jumped out of the boat! Only those boats that were about to sink couldn't keep the rats. I felt very discouraged and didn't know what to do." "

Vincent patted the captain on the shoulder: "Okay, those rats were driven into the sea by my magic, don't worry." The mage smiled encouragingly, but no one knew whether it contained a charming spell. Said: "You take charge of the direction, and I will take care of your ship."

Although its sailing posture has become crooked, it is still moving forward firmly. It’s just that Shelley and Sokka often lie on the stern of the boat. Worrying about whether another monster will attack. According to Shelley, the little angel had nightmares about it for a few days and seemed to be frightened.

"Soka, don't be afraid." Knight Mond comforted him after hearing the news: "You were very brave at that time, which was beyond my expectation. Besides, wasn't the monster driven away? With us protecting you, you can rest assured. Bar."

However, Vincent touched Soka's head and explained the angel's uneasiness in another way: "The little guy was afraid that we would be eaten by monsters and never see each other again. It was the first time we experienced a battle. It is inevitable that we would leave such I'm afraid. Sokka, are you so unsure of our abilities?" The mage pinched the angel's cheek and made a smile. He said, "Thank you for caring about us. Don't worry, no matter what kind of monster it is, it won't It will separate a few of us."

Although Sokka blushed and said nothing at the time, Shelley told Vincent that the angel gradually calmed down and would no longer wake up in the middle of the night.

the Skeleton Glue Monster gradually subsided, and the crew resumed their usual lives in addition to being busier. The Conch originally wanted to sail to Moon Harbor City . There is no way the current state can sustain further travel. Vincent had to change course. Head towards Im.

Just when autumn was halfway over, a three-masted sailing ship arrived at the Red Wind Harbor in Yim . Although people living here are accustomed to such port entry incidents, many people who watch the excitement still flocked to the port.

the lookout on the lighthouse sent the signal. There was a small boat leading the Conch slowly towards the docking berth. After a desperate battle with monsters and storms, the Conch looked exhausted. It slid smoothly across the water like an obedient puppy and entered the harbor quietly.

However, the patched look on his body and the hard work written on the faces of the deck crew were enough to arouse the suspicion of the onlookers. However, in the eyes of some caring people, sailors who have just experienced hardships are always the easiest to take out the coins in their pockets in order to exchange for some fine wine to soothe their nerves. There are not many ships that dare to go to sea during this season. They are either desperate speculators or accompanied by some rich and ignorant people.

Vincent is indeed rich. But he has nothing to do with the word ignorance. After giving away the price to buy a new ship, the mage took his companions to the pilot ship before the Conch entered the port. They landed in a place where the residents did not notice.

"When you get here, you have to start hiding your identity again." Shelley looked at Vincent with a smile and whispered in his ear: "I always feel that you are more like a fugitive from the Underdark than me. Compared to Prudence, City, you are more afraid of the surface environment."

"No, it's not like that." Vincent smiled bitterly: "You don't understand this place. The residents here do not reject mages. On the contrary, they are very welcome to have mages arrive. Or to be precise, they welcome those who can walk." The people here are too enthusiastic. I can only say that there are pros and cons. "

"How long do you plan to stay here?" Shelley asked: "Aren't you always thinking about the elf queen's instructions?"

"It won't take long, you don't even need to settle here." Vincent replied: "If you have nothing to do, you can just change to a new ship here and continue on your way."

It's never wrong to keep up with changes in plans.

While Vincent and his party were looking for a passenger ship willing to go north on the pier, they encountered an uninvited guest.

As one of the few countries on the mainland that tolerates mages, Yim has the largest mage tower in the Mage Association, and it is also one of the few towers known to the public. Almost all mage apprentices will receive training in this country, swim in the ocean of knowledge, and then master the most mysterious power in the world-arcane.

“Then it will become the most feared thing on the continent,” many Im people say, but then they will add: “Terrorous, but rich.”

The geographical location of Yim has benefited them a lot. If several countries separated by the Five Boundary Mountains want to carry out trade, they have to pass through this merchant's country. Only within their national borders can there be easy and convenient trade. The mouth of the gorge. In addition, they happen to be the second largest peninsula country on the continent of Blasares , and there is an endless stream of cargo ships at sea. With these advantages, Im has become the most active country.

Vincent and the others tried their best to avoid attracting attention, but many vendors from the harbor still gathered around them. Before winter comes, many people want to sell their goods quickly, and now is the time when they are eager to find buyers. However, Vincent pointed at Mond's back and said: "You go find our head, the noble paladin from Holy Greafury . Only with his approval can I take out the shiny things from my pocket."

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Paladins generally live a "scarce but glorious" life, and they never focus on consumption. Some people say they are like ascetics. But there is an essential difference between the two - one is well-dressed and has shining armor; the other is almost naked.

The enthusiasm of the merchants was quickly dispelled. They were not confident that a Paladin would spend money to buy things that he would never need on a daily basis. Apart from horses, no one who has seen the Holy Greafury would like anything else.

Just as Vincent was congratulating himself for successfully getting rid of those noisy people, a very annoying voice sounded behind him: "Ah! Isn't this the mage apprentice Vincent, Feng , Dechilan? I really didn't expect to see him in this place. It’s up to you. When did you get here?”

A man wearing a mage robe exactly like Vincent stood in front of them, holding a small space bag in his hand. He looks to be around thirty. Although his voice still sounds full of energy, the curved back and the deep shadows on his eye bags always make people feel uncomfortable.

"Hello, Pajes, long time no see." Vincent just greeted politely, "It seems that you have become a senior mage. Congratulations to you."

"Thank you, this is all luck." Although he said this, his face showed a proud look, as if the introverted character of the mages was not reflected in him. He pointed at Vincent's ordinary white robe and said, "How are you doing now? I seem to have never heard of a class like a white-robed mage. Is this some new idea thought up by the elders of the association? An honorary title?"

"No. I'm still an apprentice. This clothes is just a cover." Vincent finished. Just as he was about to introduce some of his companions to him, he was interrupted by Pajies.

"You're not busy, Vincent. You have plenty of time." He tilted the corner of his mouth and said, "It seems that the people from the association are looking for you to discuss important matters with you. You'd better go there quickly."

"Looking for me?" Vincent frowned: "Did something happen to the teacher?"

"No, no, no, old Mr. Casso is very good. He is living a good life." Pajies said: "Although I don't know what the specific matter is, but judging from the situation and after discussion, the two of us will have a lot of things." It’s time to reminisce.”

"I don't know what you mean." If there was anything Vincent didn't want to do, catching up with Pajis was second only to drinking zombie footbath. "After I complete my mission in Moon Harbor City, I don't need to always return to the association."

"Free, right?" Pajis said: "I know what you want to do - leave me as soon as possible, and then hide somewhere where no one can find it. Vincent, Vincent, what do you think you did? Does the association know about those things ? First, he violated the orders of the Archmage and acted in Moon Harbor City without authorization; then he got involved in the world of dark elves, and even revealed the secrets of us mages to them without authorization. Do you think we don’t know this?"

"Hmph. Pajas, I don't know where these baseless accusations of yours come from. Do you think that having random daydreams can improve your magic level? Put away your crazy tongue. Use reason to control it. They. Otherwise..."

"Otherwise what? Apprentice!" Pajes laughed: "Before you take off your black robe, remember to be polite. This is the first lesson for a mage! Archmage Thomas returned to the association alone, although he did not say that you should go Where did he go, but anyone with a discerning eye knows that he is preserving a 'spell genius that is rare to see in a thousand years' for the association. There are many scars caused by magic on his body, and you are the only one who can do all this!"

"Thomas is still alive? It's incredible." This is the most bizarre news Vincent has ever heard. Under the explosive power of the Archmage's Staff, there are still people who can survive. Although there was no obvious expression on his face, the words that came out from between his teeth were always a bit vicious: "That's fine, there are still many things to settle between us."

"Okay, let's go figure it out." Pajes applauded: "If you have forgotten the way to the association, I can still be your guide for free."

"No, I will pay you." Vincent looked into Pajies' eyes and said, "Besides, if you are still in financial difficulty, I can forgive your debt."

"Yes, Vincent. With Caso's care, of course you can talk big words like this." Pajies said: "For the so-called genius title, you have received a lot of benefits. You can't even return to the association for such a long time. Any errors in the report can be ignored. If the Brass Dragon hadn't come to us, no one would know that you, a brat, would still be alive and kicking."

"Who said I might be dead?" Vincent immediately discovered the flaw in Pajies' words: "Thomas said that? Did he say why I died and how I died?"

"Ha! You are still so fussy." Pajies had a disdainful smile on his face: "Even Archmage Kasuo can't detect your magic power fluctuations, how can you not die like this? At this point, I remembered , can you still be called a mage now? You have no contact with the United Magic Network, and you still dare to call yourself a mage apprentice? In fact, this is the reason why you are wearing a white robe, right?"

"Whether I have magical power or not is not up to you." Vincent smiled and said, "You can try to see if I have magic power."

"Hmph, I won't be fooled." Pajes waved his hand: "It was your teacher Kasuo who said you had no magic ability. He probably told you in order to protect you. It's not like this has never happened."

"Your imagination is getting richer and richer, Pajas." Vincent leaned on the staff of power and smiled: "What are you going to do now? Take me to the tower of the Mage Association? I think you will be happy to do so. this way."

"Oh, I'm not the kind of guy who likes to interfere with other people's freedom. You have your own way, and so do I." Pajes shook the space bag in his hand: "I think you should buy more food and daily necessities. I Think about it. These things will be in short supply in that place." After finishing. He nodded and left.

When he turned his back to Vincent, Pajes whispered: "I hope there are single rooms in the Forbidden Demon Prison, otherwise you will be in trouble. Genius!"

"Who is that person?" Shelley came behind Vincent and asked with a frown, "I don't like his tone."

"From the smell, he's a bad guy." Sokka agreed. But she quickly pointed to the cutworm in her arms: "That's what it said."

"Don't follow others' opinions, little one." Vincent touched the angel's head: "You must have your own independent opinions and don't let my views on certain things interfere with you. But this time, that Pajis is indeed an annoying person. Guy. Especially since I started my apprenticeship.”

"Why is this happening?" Shelley watched Pajies' back disappear into the crowd, "Are you each other's rival?"

"Originally, he was burdened with the title of genius, but then this title came to me." Vincent smiled bitterly: "You must know that among all the titles in the world, the title of genius is the most useless. Then he He treats me as his opponent. He always talks to me in a weird way. It’s too tiring to deal with him, so I don’t like him very much.”

"Then is he your opponent?" Shelley always doesn't like life to be too dull: "Which one of you two geniuses is stronger?"

"I, there is no doubt about this." Vincent took Shelley's hand and walked to the other side of the pier together: "Even before I reached the ground, I had already surpassed him by a lot. Now, this gap has not disappeared. .When Pajas turns his attention from me to magic itself, will he be able to surpass me."

"That's boring." Shelley pouted , then she took Soka's little hand and said, "You must train hard and strive to be more powerful than your brother Vincent one day. This will suppress his arrogance."

"Soka will definitely be stronger than me." Vincent shuddered when he thought about Xi Angel's power recorded in the literature. During the war between the gods thousands of years ago , most of the great arcanists were lost at the hands of such angels of light . After all, the silent arrows shot from beyond human sight were definitely the nemesis of mages. "When the time comes, it will be up to Sokka to protect me, a weak human being."

"Yes! I will definitely take good care of brother Vincent." Although Sokka didn't understand all their conversations, he made a promise.

"Vincent, there is something very strange." Knight Mond walked out for a long distance, only to find that the mage was not following him. He wandered around for a while before returning to Vincent. "I just met two priests from Greafury . They are about to promote the new doctrine of the God of Light in Im. What do you think of this matter?"

"New doctrine? Wasn't the past bad?" Vincent shook his head: "Although I have no research on faith and divine arts, God's doctrine generally cannot be changed at will. What happened at the temple? "

"What I'm worried about is not the temple, but the doctrine itself." Knight Mond frowned: "If we dig deeper, there are quite a few problems with this doctrine."

"Then I still need you to explain it to me slowly. After all, I don't understand the original idea very well." Vincent walked beside the Mond knight: "Please explain it in detail."