After playing his role perfectly, Moriarty calmly toasted another glass of wine to his father, then took his leave and left the banquet hall. As for the rest of the script, he no longer needed to care about it. The baron and his wife would naturally get what they wanted.
The Baroness walked on.
After leaving the banquet hall, Moriarty did not return to the villa, but went directly to the "Little Fantine" hall. The fourth-level mage was already there.
"Mr. Johnson, I have kept you waiting for a long time. Please use tea." He ordered the servant to bring two cups of hot tea. Moriarty sat down in front of the old mage and handed one of the cups to him.
"Nothing. Thank you... thank you..." Johnson smiled and was about to take the tea cup, but suddenly stopped.
The old mage seemed to have seen a ghost, his wide eyes staring blankly at Moriarty's left hand as he handed the cup, or to be more precise, staring blankly at the silver glove he was wearing on his left hand.
"Sir Ensberg, are you an alchemist?" After a while, Johnson came back to his senses and asked loudly in surprise.
"Yes, in addition to the second-level mage, I am also a first-level alchemist." With a slight smile, Moriarty gently placed the saucer on the coffee table in front of the old mage.
"You are really amazing! Not only have I never seen such a young alchemist, I have never even heard of it." This time, Johnson directly used honorifics: "Can you tell me which Excellency you are studying with?
Is that so? It’s really amazing to be able to teach a genius mage like you.”
"I myself am an alchemist affiliated with the Hockenheim Academy in Bracada." Moriarty replied very simply.
"Bracada...no wonder..." Upon hearing Moriarty's words, the old mage immediately looked envious.
So, what about you, Master Johnson? Who is your teacher? But it seems that you are not from the ‘Land of Masters’.” Moriarty changed the subject and asked:
"Haha, you are right." Hearing this question, the old mage showed a hint of embarrassment, smiled dryly, and replied: "I am actually a native mage of Erathia, and my late teacher Jagu
Your Excellency is also like this."
"I see." As expected, Moriarty nodded.
In the Kingdom of Erathia, there is no longer a large-scale and systematic mage career inheritance system. For hundreds of years, almost all mages from the human kingdom have adopted the single-line teaching model of small groups of masters and apprentices. That is, an established formal mage
According to his personal wishes, circumstances, or needs, he will randomly recruit one or several potential ordinary people as his apprentices throughout his life to teach him magic knowledge. Once the apprentice succeeds in learning, he must always follow him.
As a mentor, he will continue to work and serve until his professional level can finally surpass the teacher or until someone passes away.
Naturally, Erathia's loose, inefficient, and uneconomical magic education system is far from comparable to Brakada's mature and advanced academy system. This is why it has also withstood the devastation of the Ice Doomsday.
After the impact, Brakada's mage system was able to gradually recover, but the fundamental reason why there were fewer and fewer mage professionals from the human kingdom and their levels were getting lower and lower.
"Because I have lived in Bracada for a long time, I am not very familiar with the mages in the kingdom. Can you introduce them to me?" Moriarty then asked.
"Of course." Such a question is not a secret, and the old mage is happy to answer: "Today, there are more than fifty local mages from Erathia, but most of them are only low-level. The only
A high-level mage and several middle-level lords are already the royal family’s magic advisors, or are serving the most prominent duke. As for other mages, most of them rely on other nobles in the kingdom. After all, you understand
, the magic tower really needs gold coins to support it." As he said that, Johnson shook his head helplessly and sighed softly.
"So, is there no fixed unified organization within Erathia to unite or communicate with local mages?" This is what Moriarty is actually most concerned about.
"Yes, we have a mage guild called 'Moon River'." Speaking of this guild, the old mage finally gained some energy and his voice became louder than before.
"Moon River?"
According to the view of the ancient elven empire, the fundamental source of magical power is the moon, so the elves at that time respected the moon god as the god of magic. Now, this guild formed by local mages in the Kingdom of Erathia is named after
It is called Moon River, and it seems that it does have some connection with such ancient traditions.
"Can you elaborate?"
"Okay. The Moon River Guild was established after the Ice End. It was first initiated by the five remaining middle-level mages in the kingdom at that time. It has been more than four hundred years." The old mage took a sip of tea and said:
"Every year, the guild holds regular gatherings at its headquarters in the royal capital of Standwell, and all guild members are invited to attend. At the gatherings, mages who are usually far apart can exchange the latest magical knowledge and experience with each other, or
Exchange various magic raw materials and props."
"Does Moon River have any mandatory restrictions on its members?" Moriarty further asked.
"That's not true. The original intention of the guild was to serve all Erathian mages, rather than being a hierarchical rights organization. Even when the guild gathers, even low-level mages can directly communicate with mid-level and even
The senior mage can talk and ask for advice without worrying about offending the other party." At this point, the old mage's face showed a heartfelt pride.
Indeed, if Moon River is really, as Johnson said, an equal communication platform belonging to all the local mages of Erathia, then it is indeed worthy of his pride and pride. Because in Brakada, the communication between mages of different levels is
The distinction between upper and lower levels is very strict. Especially in the academies of various city-states, high-level mages have huge power over low-level people. The so-called low-level mages communicate with mid-level mages on equal terms, and even talk to high-level mages.
, it’s basically a fantasy situation.
However, I think the reason why the several wizards and sages who originally formed the Moon River Guild set this guild purpose was out of helplessness and practical needs. It is conceivable that if Moon River had not been acting as a bridge and aggregation for hundreds of years,
, the loose local mages of Erathia may have lost the vitality of development due to "fighting on their own" and have been extinct in the long river of history.
"Are there any direct spell learning scrolls or magic items for sale in the guild?" Looking at Johnson's expression, Moriarty frowned inexplicably and continued to ask calmly.
"Yes. There is a permanent department called 'Bomen' at the guild's headquarters, where there are dedicated people responsible for selling some scrolls or magic raw materials to guild members. However, to purchase items in Bomen, a certain membership level is required. If the level
If it's not enough, I'm afraid it won't work." The old mage said, sighing lightly. It seems that he must have received similar rejections before.
"Membership level? How is it calculated?" Upon hearing this, Moriarty nodded slowly, but relaxed his slightly tight brows.
How can any organization, no matter how broad and free it is, have no binding force on the members of the organization? If this is the case, such a naive organization will definitely not be able to survive for a long time. Therefore, the old mage praised Moon River before for how upright it is.
, unrestrained, although Moriarty believed it, he was not convinced because it was not in line with the laws of things. Now that he heard that the so-called membership level was linked to some kind of guild rights restriction, Moriarty felt relieved.
Come on. Don't be afraid of strict rules, but be afraid of chaotic rules. Only when there is a certain standard of advancement and retreat can it really be convenient for those who are willing to move forward step by step.
"This membership level is mainly determined based on the mage's professional level and his contribution to the guild."
"contribute?"
"For example: financially support the operation of the guild, donate some magic raw materials, give magic books to the guild, etc." The old mage briefly introduced.
"I see."
It's not complicated. It's essentially a relationship of equivalent exchange. Looking at the overall background, the guild is actually an intermediary between mages, and of course it will also make some necessary profits.
"If I want to become a member of the Moon River Guild, can I?" After basically understanding the whole situation of the Mage Guild, Moriarty suddenly asked: "Do I need to go through certain procedures or approvals? After all, I still have connections with Brakada.
exist."
"Of course!" After hearing this, Johnson stood up and said excitedly: "As long as you are a mage from Erathia, you can apply to become a member of Moon River. As for the procedures, you need a letter of introduction from a member, and then
Just go to the guild headquarters and register. To be honest, there have been no alchemists in the guild for hundreds of years. If you can apply to join, I am afraid that the initial membership level will be at least the same as that of the mid-level mage, or even
Higher." Having said this, the old mage paused and said a little embarrassedly: "Of course, if I can become your introducer, I will also be rewarded by the guild."
"You are so polite, Master Johnson. It is my honor to have you as my introducer." Looking at the already a little excited old mage, Moriarty also stood up: "If you can, please do it for me now.
Please issue a letter of introduction. Later this year, I may go to the guild headquarters in the royal capital to register."
"Okay, no problem, haha." Johnson nodded and finally couldn't help laughing.
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