"This is like... some kind of curse!" Enzo looked at it, his eyes flashing with thought.
In his mind, the chip quickly searched for information about the runes on the ground. Through comparison, Enzo learned that everything in front of him was indeed very similar to some ancient curse and witchcraft.
"Someone manipulated this body through curses and witchcraft to attack me!"
"And after failure, destroy everything immediately."
Enzo stroked his chin, his eyes flashing slightly.
"If the troubles I encountered before were just accidents, then tonight's attack may be someone deliberately targeting me."
"There's only one day left until Snowshoe City, and this happens right now."
"It seems that this mission is not as simple as imagined!" Enzo sighed in his heart, and his face became more solemn.
...
Silver Deer Kingdom border, Snow Hoof City.
In the early morning, the sky in the distance turns white, the morning sun rises slowly, and its light golden light shines on the earth, leaving a touch of golden color on the ground paved with stone bricks.
Hundreds of guards, wearing silver armor and holding spears, stood neatly in formation.
In front of them were several nobles dressed in fine clothes. The one standing at the front was a thin young man with a handsome face but a little pale complexion.
Not far away, a carriage slowly appeared on the road ahead.
"Here we come." The handsome young man's eyes lit up and he quickly adjusted his collar.
Diaz drove the carriage and slowly arrived at the city gate.
"Excuse me, are you the wizard from [Phantom of Crows]?" Seeing the carriage stop, the handsome young man quickly stepped forward and asked in a respectful tone.
Enzo opened the car door and walked out.
He first shook out his wrinkled gray robe, looked at the handsome young man, and said softly, "It's me."
"I have met the wizard." The handsome young man bowed and saluted, and introduced himself, "I am Enos, the lord of Snowhoof City. I am here to greet you under the order of the wizard of Oranton."
"Olandon? Are you an expatriate from the college stationed in Snow Hoof City?" Enzo nodded slightly and said, "Lead the way."
Enos smiled and waved, and the nobles and guards behind him quickly made way for a passage and welcomed Enzo's carriage into the city gate.
Entering Snow Hoof City, Enzo sat on the carriage and looked around.
The economy here seems to be relatively prosperous, and even the common people are rosy-cheeked. But out of fear of the aristocracy, wherever the carriage goes, people kneel down one after another.
After crossing a main road, Enzo came to a castle.
"Lord Olandon has specially prepared a banquet for you. Please come with me." Enos stood respectfully beside the carriage and stretched out an arm to signal Enzo to enter the castle.
"Welcome, my friend."
Following Enos into the castle, Enzo saw a figure walking in front of him.
"I am Olandon, the academy's foreign wizard apprentice stationed in Snowhoof City."
Olandon introduced himself with a smile. He was wearing a white robe and his body was a bit bloated, but he exuded a wave of magic power belonging to a third-level wizard apprentice.
"Hello, Senior Olandon." Enzo bowed slightly.
The status between wizard apprentices is equal. Although there is still a level gap between Enzo and Olandon, the former is still very young and has unlimited possibilities in the future, while the latter maintains a middle-aged appearance, but his actual age is
Already close to a hundred years old.
"Did you lose the possibility of being promoted to a formal wizard, so you were sent to the secular world by the academy?"
Enzo shook his head secretly in his heart. From Olandon, he could feel a rotten aura, and the fluctuation of magic power belonging to the third-level apprentice was not very strong.
"I have prepared a banquet for you, come with me." Olandon patted Enzo on the shoulder, showing his friendliness.
Enzo followed Olandon all the way and came to the center of the castle.
In the splendid hall, a huge crystal lamp hung upside down from the top. A long table covered with red cloth was filled with various delicacies on silver plates. The mellow aroma of red wine filled the air.
"Come, sit here." Olandon sat on the main seat and placed Enzo next to him with enthusiasm.
After the two wizard apprentices sat down, all the nobles in the hall took out their seats. Enos clapped his hands, and the surrounding bards immediately strummed their harps, emitting a burst of melodious music, and the banquet officially began.
"How long has Senior Oranton been stationed at Snow Hoof City?" Enzo asked casually while changing glasses.
"Oh, twenty years have gone by so quickly." Olandon took a sip of red wine from the glass and sighed, "I have been away from [Phantom of Crows] for such a long time, and now that I think back to my study experience, I still feel a little nostalgic!
"
"Twenty years? After being stationed in Snow Hoof City for so long, senior must have experienced more than one lord." Enzo asked curiously.
Olandon suddenly paused, his face flashed with a trace of unnaturalness, and then returned to normal. He chuckled and said, "From the time I first stationed in Snowhoof City to the present, I have experienced three city lords."
"Looking at Enos's young age, how long has it been since he took over the position of lord?" Enzo asked with a twinkle in his eye.
"To be honest, Sir Enzo, it has only been three months since I took over the position of lord." Enos quickly replied, with a trace of bitterness on his face, and sighed, "My father died unexpectedly when he was in his prime, so I can only take care of him."
Take over the position of lord."
"Oh? The old city lord just passed away?" Enzo raised his eyebrows and said, "Don't you have any brothers or sisters?"
"Actually, I have a brother, but..." Enos looked ugly as if he was remembering some bad memories. He was about to continue, but was interrupted by Olandon.
"Stop mentioning the messy things!" Olandon warned with his eyes, scolding, "I hate the intrigue between you mortals the most, it's simply disgusting!"
"Yes, sir." Enos was startled and quickly closed his mouth.
"Oh, don't mind, Enzo." O'Lanton turned his head and said gently, "They are all mortal schemes. They use dirty methods to fight for power. Don't pay attention to them."
Enzo's heart moved, but his face remained calm.
"In that case, let's change the topic." He smiled and did not continue to ask.
"Haha, okay, let's talk about the academy." Olandon laughed and began to tell some interesting stories about his school days. Enzo nodded frequently and added a sentence or two from time to time.
Amid laughter, the banquet gradually came to an end.
Olandon and Enzo drank a lot of red wine. Since neither of them used magic power to resist, they both seemed a little drunk. Olandon left with the help of the maid, and Enos quickly arranged a place for Enzo to stay.
