17. Prehistoric Seal. Seeing the Sun Again (Part 2)
Archmage Luo Ning walked out of Gadgetzan's teleportation hall with an expressionless face. Behind him were a hot and powerful human female pirate carrying weird magic equipment, and a gentle female pirate.
The mage, finally, is a dwarf mage wearing a purple pointed hat, short in stature, but with nimble eyes.
This odd combination did not attract the attention of the noisy crowd around it.
Today is the day of the Gadgetzan lottery draw. Every exchange point in the entire Gadgetzan city is crowded with people, but the pirate lady who leads the way and is responsible for carrying equipment is a local "big celebrity", so
No one dared to block their way without opening their eyes.
"Miss Catherine is so majestic...Look at them, everyone here is afraid of you."
The speaker was Luo Ning's own apprentice, the slender Miss Marin, a high-level mage from the Kingdom of Stormwind. Her background was not small. Her father was Archmage Joseph Marin, the royal magic advisor of the Kingdom of Stormwind.
A true family of magicians. Before becoming Ronin's apprentice, this mage's mentor in Dalaran was the famous Mr. Kel'Thuzad.
Of course, after Kel'Thuzad turned to study the way of the warlock, Miss Marin lost her mentor. This coincided with the chaos in Northern Xinjiang at that time. Marin and his father lived in the Kingdom of Stormwind for the next two years. Later, Ronin
After returning to New Dalaran as the Archmage, Miss Marin had a second mentor.
To be honest, Ronin is not as strict and rigid as Kel'Thuzad, so when he was learning magic from Ronin, this lively Miss Marin had some solid ideas.
In the face of her compliments, the female pirate carrying magic equipment in one hand and a wine bottle in the other hand, the beautiful flower of the South China Sea, the owner of the largest gambling ship in the South China Sea, the "Call Girl", and the "Sharp Blade"
"Miss Catherine laughed boldly and said:
"Of course, they are all afraid of me. Ever since I broke three ribs of the leader of the dirty gang, no blind bastard in Gadgetzan dares to mess with me. But then again, they are respectful.
It makes me feel that this city is not as interesting as before..."
The pirate lady took a sip of wine and looked dissatisfied at the crowds of people around her who burst into cheers from time to time. The thorny flower of the South Sea snorted disdainfully:
"I usually stay in Booty Bay now, which is much more interesting. If it weren't for the old man's order, I wouldn't come here to help you this time."
Facing an archmage and two high-level mages, still speaking in such a disapproving tone has fully proved Miss Catherine's background... To be honest, Miss Daphne Marin, who was born in a magic family, has
Her family background is really not as good as this slightly rude female pirate.
Miss Catherine "Blade" is a legendary pirate in the South China Sea. Of course, her legendary reputation is not because of how many merchant ships she robbed, how many people she killed, or how much wealth she had!
Catherine's legend lies more in the inseparable connection between her and the magical city of Dalaran... Her father was a member of the six-member council of the previous generation, and the famous Ansley in the entire magical world.
The story of Archmage M. Ruinvivor and her rebellious daughter can be written into a wonderful family ethics script. But on the surface, this Archmage betrayed herself and ran away from home to become a pirate.
His daughter was indifferent, but secretly his concern for her never weakened in the slightest.
It is said that Miss Catherine, who came from a large family, was seduced by a rogue pirate named "Handsome Boy" Duncan and ran away from home. This legend has never received a positive response from Catherine, but in the years when Catherine first became a pirate, there were
Several blind gangs tried to harm her, but as long as those gangs dared to take action, they would disappear without a trace overnight.
Catherine, who was still a rookie pirate at the time, definitely did not have the ability to kill her opponents with her own hands. So there is no need to guess who was responsible for the destruction of those gangs. Anyway, nearly a hundred people died in the South China Sea because of Catherine.
, no one will dare to use their brains against Miss Catherine.
And the brave but ignorant handsome young man Duncan who started all the stories...well, I haven't heard anything about him for probably more than ten years.
"I hate Gadgetzan..."
When a group of people left Gadgetzan, Miss Catherine, who had finished drinking, slammed the wine bottle in her hand on the stone at the gate of Gadgetzan. She climbed on the horse gracefully and put on her black captain's hat.
He tilted his head, then turned around and whistled to the three mages sitting on the flying carpet, then pulled up the reins and set off on the road to the depths of the desert.
"There seems to be some story behind Miss Catherine... related to this city that smells like copper."
The little dwarf mage who had been silent sat on the floating magic carpet, her flexible eyes rolled, and she suddenly said to her two companions:
"I heard last time in the tavern with golden roses that the last place where the pirate Duncan, who had an affair with Miss Catherine, appeared was in Gadgetzan... It is said that he lost a lot of money that night and drank a lot.
wine, and then no one saw him again.”
"Ahem"
Sitting cross-legged on the magic carpet, the Archmage Luo Ning, who was controlling this magical object, coughed lightly:
"It's bad behavior to discuss a lady behind her back. Jindi, didn't Gianna teach you this?"
"My mentor never taught me anything that has nothing to do with magic..."
The dwarf mage Jindi Sparks shrugged. This mage, who is also from the Spark family of Dalaran, whispered:
"And the tutor now devotes all her energy to supporting her husband. She has no time to teach me magic. I should have taken the high-level mage's magic assessment a year ago, but guess what? My beloved
Mentor Ms. Jaina actually forgot about this matter...just because she had to accompany His Majesty Arthas to attend some damn meeting..."
The little dwarf's voice was full of childish complaints, but it was obvious that she didn't really hate her mentor Gianna. She just obeyed the dwarf's nature and complained for the sake of complaining.
Luo Ning stretched out his hand and pressed his mage's hat. The archmage, who was a little older and seemed to have experienced a lot, had a smile on his lips. He whispered:
"So Jaina handed you over to me, and I signed you up before departure. After this magic observation is over, you should take part in the high-level mage evaluation. Are you ready?
"
"ah!"
The dwarf hugged his head and his pink, very childish bun, and screamed:
"Why didn't you tell me earlier? Oh my God, I still have at least 6 magic exercises to finish! It's terrible, it's terrible now!"
This scream made the other two mages couldn't help laughing. After laughing, Miss Marin raised her head, brushing her hair and looking at her mentor Luo Ning. She asked softly:
"Teacher Luo Ning, you haven't told us yet what we are going to do in the depths of the Tanaris Desert this time? Why did the six-person council suddenly issue this slightly weird expedition mission? The storm here just happened yesterday.
Calm down, I heard that there are still many out-of-control wind elements raging in this desert."
"Because they are really anxious, Marin."
Luo Ning couldn't help but sigh. He also had a lot of complaints about this emergency mission. His wife Vereesa had just returned from Mount Hyjal, and the two of them were planning a romantic beach vacation for two.
As a result, he had to leave his lovely wife behind and embark on this terrible journey with his apprentice.
But Luo Ning knew more information, and he also knew the importance of this mission.
"As early as when New Dalaran was re-established, we knew from the Explorers Association that there was a ruin protected by ancient magic in the deepest part of the Tanaris Desert. A few years ago, the Council of Six tried to open the ruins.
, but our magic did not have much effect on the mysterious ancient power, but this time the elemental storm lasted for 7 days and 7 nights, coupled with the changes in the world's magic tide..."
The Archmage looked at the endless yellow sand in front of him, his slightly shining eyes narrowed, and he said in a deep voice:
"The seal... seems to be on the verge of being broken. It's not just us, Marin. Our team is just the forerunner. We need to observe the damage of the seal at close range. A few days later, the entire six-person parliament,
Including the great warlock Mr. Kel'Thuzad and his Black Scythe Council, they will all come together."
After hearing Luo Ning tell the truth about the mission, Marin and Jindi looked at each other, and finally the little dwarf screamed and asked:
"But it's very dangerous, isn't it? An ancient ruin that has some damn thing sealed inside it. According to Dalaran's mage rules, a ruin of this level requires at least two archmages and a team of 10 or more high-level mages.
Contact! Did they send us here to die?"
"Precisely because it's dangerous, Kindy."
Luo Ning answered calmly while riding the magic carpet:
"That's why they sent me here...Master Ruinweaver has been waiting for us near the ruins. If the old man hadn't appeared here, do you think the famous "Blade" Miss Catherine would have abandoned her big business?
Come and help us lead the way?"
As he spoke, Luo Ning's eyes flashed with a playful light, and he said slowly:
"As for you two, well, I just think the solo journey is a bit boring, and I also want my apprentices to see the world, that's all."
"so..."
Miss Marin looked at her crooked tutor in stunned silence, and asked subconsciously:
"So, actually we don't need to come? We are not on the list of this dangerous mission?"
"Yes, you understand no problem..."
Luo Ning let out a quick laugh, and then quickly became serious again:
"But the problem is, you don't have the right to object now, do you? Well, check the scrolls, wands and magic gems on you, and be prepared to face any emergencies according to the precautions in the "Mage Combat Code"
Prepare..."
"Two little rookies, your first adventure has begun."
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Sitting on a magic carpet is a very exciting thing, but crossing the desert is an even more boring thing.
In the endless monotonous scenery of the Tanaris Desert, after being tormented by the scalding wind and the annoying sand for several hours, just when the little dwarf Jindi was drowsy, the group finally arrived at Tanaris.
The Shrub Valley in the Lys Desert is one of the only oases in this desert, and it is also the closest resting point to ancient ruins.
Luo Ning straightened his clothes, put away the magic carpet, and walked quickly towards the tent in front of him. There were already too many people gathered in the big tent, not just the mages of New Dalaran...
"Long time no see, Master Luo Ning."
Hamuul Rune Totem, the great tauren archdruid of the Wither Sect, flicked his tail. The tall, gentle tauren wearing wooden armor stepped forward and stretched out his left hand. Luo Ning also smiled.
He clenched his huge palm.
In the past few years, New Dalaran has cooperated with the Withermen several times, and Ronin and Hamuul can be regarded as ordinary friends. The Archmage does not have much ill feelings toward Hamuul and the entire Wither Sect.
, To be honest, it is much more comfortable to deal with these enlightened druids than with the rigid Cenarion Circle.
"Come and let me introduce you to some new friends."
Hamuul enthusiastically welcomed Archmage Ronin and his two apprentices into the tent. Ronin saw several strange creatures talking at a glance. They were somewhat similar to the Draenei, but they were supposed to be tall.
However, the body has an abnormal atrophy, and it looks like a rat walking upright.
"This is Mr. Nobundo and Mr. Akama, the great shamans of the Clay Council. Their attainments in elemental magic are enough to put any scholar in Azeroth to shame."
Hamuul introduced the two great shamans in front of Luo Ning with extremely high praise:
"Thanks to the reminder and help from the Clay Council for this hurricane disaster, otherwise it would definitely have been affected not only the two deserts, but also the chain-shaped mountains."
When Luo Ning heard this, he was immediately in awe. Although he had experienced a very complicated story, Luo Ning still worshiped heroes in his heart. He took the initiative to reach out to the Great Shaman, and the two Shamans of the Broken One also
Respond to him with ancient etiquette.
But just as Luo Ning was talking to the two shamans, a voice that could not suppress his surprise sounded behind him:
"Luo Ning! Why are you here?"
Luo Ning turned around and saw the old mage Ansrem Ruinvivor who was accompanying her daughter. She hadn't seen him for several years. The latter's hair had turned completely white and there were even signs of hair loss.
"I was sent by the Council of Six..."
As soon as Luo Ning saw the old mage's uncontrollable surprised look, he knew what the old man was thinking. He snorted with some dissatisfaction:
"If Gianna hadn't had other important matters, I wouldn't have taken the initiative to replace her."
The meeting between Ronin and Ansrem was not pleasant, which aroused the curiosity of Archmage Ansrem's daughter, "Blade" Catherine. After some pleasantries, the female pirate asked in a low voice:
"Old man, you don't like "Dragon Master" Luo Ning, right? What's going on? I think he has a pretty good personality."
"This is not a character problem, Catherine, you simply don't realize the seriousness of the situation!"
The old mage looked around, lowered his voice, and said to his daughter earnestly:
"What "Dragon Mage"! Damn it, you don't even know Ronin's last nickname. We all call him "Dalaran's Mobile Disaster". I have seen it with my own eyes. Anything where Ronin intervenes
, the final result will become very, very bad... This is almost the malice of fate, and it's not just me who is afraid, do you think that with Luo Ning's current strength, why has he not been absorbed into the six-person council?"
"Um?"
The pirate lady looked at her father with a strange look. She seriously suspected that her father might have drunk too much, or simply suffered from Alzheimer's disease. As a mage who has not believed in God all his life, how could he believe this?
Nonsense rumors?
But just when Catherine was about to retort, a sudden and strange roar erupted among the mountains to the west of the shrub valley, accompanied by a terrifying violent earthquake, causing those in the tent who were caught off guard to fall to the ground in embarrassment.
A few minutes later, the battle mage who was serving as a sentinel appeared awkwardly at the camp, and he brought bad news.
"The seal... the seal is broken! An ancient secret realm suddenly opened without any warning!"
When this news reached Miss Catherine's ears, the expression on Miss Pirate's face was very exciting, while her father, the old-fashioned Archmage Ansrem Ruinweaver, used a proud and worried expression.
Expression looking at the distant sky.
What he is proud of is that Luo Ning's inherent bad luck has not let him down and has maintained his majesty in front of his daughter.
Worryingly, Luo Ning became his teammate this time...
I don't know if his old bones can last until the end of the mission...
