"However, if you need it, I can provide you with an opportunity." At this time, Schmidt said suddenly.
"Oh? Please tell me, uncle." Moriarty looked at Schmidt.
"As you can see, I am a registered mage affiliated with Hockenheim College, and I am also the owner of this mage tower."
"You are amazing, uncle." Moriarty said sincerely.
"Thank you." Schmidt said slightly, but did not refuse Moriarty's praise: "But don't you feel confused? Why can a mid-level mage own a mage tower alone?" Schmidt suddenly asked again.
"Yes." Moriarty nodded straightforwardly: "Although I only know a little bit about the magical world, I also know that a mage tower has an irreplaceable supporting role for the mage. Whether it is spell research or various
Mid-to-high-end magic experiments are inseparable from the help of the mage tower. However, as far as I know, the cost of building a mage tower is very expensive. Even the lowest level mage tower, its construction cost is probably an astronomical amount.
Numbers. Generally speaking, only professionals with high-level wizards and above can obtain it. To be honest, my mother once planned to build a wizard tower in the manor in Kent, but later, she had to give up.
"
"I know about this. It was five years ago. Helen wrote to me asking for the details of building a mage tower and related structural drawings, but I wrote back to persuade her to give up such fantasies and build a mage tower in Erathia.
, I have to say that this is an impossible task." The mid-level mage shook his head somewhat arbitrarily: "There is no soil for magic in that country, so the fruits of magic cannot be produced. Moreover, the construction of the mage tower requires
There are many kinds of materials, which are difficult to obtain in Erathia, and even if they are purchased, the cost will increase significantly. Fortunately, Helen finally listened to my opinion. Otherwise, your father's family may go bankrupt."
"Indeed." Moriarty smiled. Of course he knew that Baron Ensberg would never waste all the family's money on a mage tower. Because the Ensberg family's primary goal has always been to make more money.
A higher title and a larger territory.
"So, your mage tower really surprises me." Moriarty continued.
"Indeed, according to common sense, just being a mid-level mage is not enough to become the master of a mage tower. But you have to know, Moriarty, in addition to being a mid-level mage, I am also a fourth-level alchemist." As he said,
Schmidt gently raised his left arm, and a broad palm with bright silver gloves appeared from the sleeve of his robe. This was the symbol of a low-level alchemist.
"Fourth level alchemist?" Moriarty narrowed his eyes slightly, suddenly remembering the two low-level mages who met each other in the Sapphire Restaurant yesterday, and suddenly had an epiphany: "It turns out that you are a dual-professional, uncle."
The so-called dual career refers to those who have obtained formal grades in two different career systems at the same time.
Generally speaking, the knights of the Kingdom of Erathia are dual-professionals. Because almost all knights are also excellent warriors. They can charge and fight on horseback, and can also participate in battle as infantry after dismounting. So, like this
Dual-career people are not that unusual.
However, when it comes to Schmidt, a seventh-level mid-level mage (three gold stars) plus a fourth-level low-level alchemist (silver gloves) is an extremely powerful combination. Although in a strict sense, alchemy is also
It is a branch of the magic system, but in reality, there are far fewer alchemists who can make magic equipment and prepare magic potions than ordinary mages. And even in Brakada, the "hometown of mages", there are
No matter which city-state a skilled alchemist goes to, he will receive preferential treatment and courtesy from the local ruler. Moreover, because he can independently make magic props, the alchemist can accumulate wealth much faster than ordinary wizards. It can be said that
, Alchemists are the "tall, handsome and rich" in the magic world, and some down-and-out mid-level mages will even seek "maintenance" from low-level alchemists.
And judging from Schmidt's current level, which is only one step away from being an intermediate alchemist, his worth is definitely quite high. It's no wonder that he can own a personal mage tower in Hockenheim.
"Yes, I am a dual professional." Schmidt looked at Moriarty and smiled slightly: "Eight years ago, I purchased this mage tower from the college and opened an alchemy studio in it.
"
"Alchemy Studio..." Moriarty nodded: "So, Blue Beauty is produced by your uncle's studio?"
"Do you know Blue Beauty?" Schmidt was stunned for a moment, seeming a little surprised that his nephew was well-informed: "Yes, that's true."
"I heard several mages talking about it on the street before, and they all planned to rush to buy it." Moriarty explained.
"Today seems to be the sales day for the new batch of Blue Beauty. No wonder there are people talking about it outside."
"So, uncle, what is the opportunity you just mentioned?" At this time, Moriarty took the initiative to change the topic back.
"It's very simple. If you are willing, I can recruit you to join my studio, become a trainee apprentice, and work as an alchemy assistant. If you are talented in this area and work hard enough, you should be able to earn some financial income.
.On that day, the studio’s recruitment of a mage apprentice was just a special case. After all, you are Helen’s child, and I have the responsibility to guide and take care of you.” Schmidt said seriously: “In addition, you can also choose to live directly in my mage tower.
, an assistant room of ten square meters can be used as both your workspace and bedroom. Of course, whether it is accommodation or food, you must pay according to the rules. This money can be directly deducted from your
Deducted from the apprentice's salary. So, what is your wish, Moriarty?"
"Thank you sincerely for the opportunity. I am willing to join your studio and become a trainee apprentice." Without thinking, Moriarty agreed directly and bowed deeply to Schmidt.
Just kidding, being able to become the assistant of a fourth-level alchemist is definitely a piece of cake in the sky for Moriarty. As Schmidt said, under normal circumstances, no alchemist would hire a mage apprentice.
It would be very difficult for Moriarty to learn alchemy, which he was extremely interested in, through normal channels. Now that Schmidt has opened his mouth and allowed Moriarty to join his studio, this is simply cheating for Moriarty.
Di opened the door to convenience. As for the so-called work benefits, accommodation expenses, etc. mentioned later, compared with the matter of joining the alchemy studio itself, it is simply too trivial to be worth mentioning. And from this point we can also see
It turned out that behind Uncle Schmidt's serious and old-fashioned appearance, there was a comprehensive plan and guidance for Moriarty's future magic path. After seeing this clearly, Moriarty was only grateful.
"Very good." Seeing that Moriarty accepted his suggestion without any hesitation, Schmidt seemed to be very satisfied, and then stroked a black iron-colored square ring on the middle finger of his left hand: "Ta Ling, Jiang Hai
Please come, Yi Na."
"Yes, Master." The synthesized mechanical voice immediately sounded.
Soon, a small magic circle appeared in the corner of the large workshop, and with a flash of light, a black-haired girl appeared in front of Schmidt and Moriarty.
"Come on, Heyana, this is Moriarty, your cousin." Schmidt smiled slightly when he saw his daughter.
"Hello, Cousin Heyana, I am Moriarty Ensberg." Out of courtesy, Moriarty stepped forward and saluted the girl.
"Hello, Moriarty, I'm Heyna." The black-haired girl said a little shyly, and two shallow dimples appeared on her round face, which was very cute.
"Heina, just now Moriarty has accepted my invitation and will become an apprentice in the studio. You should first familiarize him with the environment and then arrange an assistant room for him. In addition, regarding Moriarty joining Hockenheim to study
Please help me complete the procedures." Schmidt immediately ordered.
"Okay, daddy." Haiyana nodded gently and spoke softly.
"Well, then you can go down first. I still have research work to continue." After saying that, Schmidt turned and returned to the room behind the bronze mechanical puppet, and the door was closed immediately.
"Mr. Moriarty..." After watching her father leave, Heyana turned to Moriarty and smiled.
"Just call me Moriarty, cousin." Moriarty immediately waved his hand.
"Haha, that's fine." Heyana seemed to be quite easy to talk to, and smiled lightly: "Then, Moriarty, let me walk with you in the Mage Tower first, and this will be your home from now on."
"Thank you, cousin." Moriarty also smiled.
Although this mage tower only has seven floors from the outside, there is actually another floor underground, so it actually has eight floors. From bottom to top they are: Confinement Prison (where the mage’s enemies or certain dangers are imprisoned)
summons), living layer, assistant working layer, tower master working layer, treasury, four elemental energy pools, magic library and magic garden.
Among them, the living floor and the assistant working floor will be Moriarty's main activity areas in the future. As for the other floors, Moriarty does not have the authority to enter and exit at will. Even if he plans to move quietly, it is impossible to activate the tower.
The corresponding teleportation magic circle. If Moriarty wants to use violence to break through, he will definitely be mercilessly attacked by the defense system of the mage tower. Even Haeona seems to have no area above the underground floor and the tower master's working floor.
access rights.
Therefore, in the next hour, Moriarty just followed Heyna around the living layer and the assistant working layer.
