Chapter 71 A new plan, a contract, the promise of two people
Three days later, Hockenheim College sent the results of Moriarty's annual assessment to the Mage Tower. The result was "Excellent+". That night, Schmidt summoned Moriarty on the main floor of the tower.
"Moriarty, congratulations on getting the 'Excellent+', which means that you have not wasted the past year. To be honest, I originally had some doubts about your learning methods, but the facts prove that you are right. This
A little bit, very good." Standing in front of the huge floor-to-ceiling glass, Schmidt smiled and said to Moriarty. And anyone who is familiar with the mid-level mage knows how difficult it is to get this gentleman's smile.
thing.
"Thank you, uncle." Because it was in private, Moriarty did not use the official title of "Your Excellency" again: "I wonder what advice you have for calling me here today?" Since he has already figured out how to give.
Mit's nature, so Moriarty asked directly.
"Well, the reason I asked you to come here is to find out about your plans for the next year." Schmidt seemed to like Moriarty's straightforward way of talking and nodded.
"My plan... currently has two aspects." Moriarty thought for a moment and decided to speak out his true thoughts.
"You speak."
"On the one hand, I hope to master at least one new first-level spell, and then apply for the official mage promotion test next year." Moriarty said first.
"Well, what else is there?"
"The other aspect is about alchemy." At this point, Moriarty paused and looked at Schmidt: "I plan to start truly fulfilling my duties as an alchemy assistant in the studio."
"Oh? Is that so?" After hearing this, Schmidt's eyebrows jumped and he said calmly: "Your 'ambition' is really not small."
"It is indeed a somewhat greedy plan, but I am willing to fight for it." Moriarty said loudly, without fear of the questioning eyes of the mid-level mage.
"That's right." Schmidt looked at his nephew, nodded slowly, and said: "I like ambitious young people, and I like people with brains even more. And you are lucky, Moriarty, because you have both of these qualities."
Two key qualities.”
"Uncle, what do you mean?" Moriarty was slightly stunned and asked.
"I guess you must have guessed, right? That 'The significance of alchemy to the great magic system' was something I specifically asked Su Ke to add to your annual assessment?" Schmidt asked in return.
"Yes, uncle, I did make such a conjecture. If I am rude, please forgive me." Moriarty did not deny it, because denying it made no sense.
"It doesn't matter, such a guess is reasonable." Schmidt shook his hand, looked into Moriarty's eyes and said, "Do you know why I did this?"
"Please give me some advice."
"Because I want to truly see if you are suitable to become an alchemist." Schmidt said in a deep voice, his expression serious and serious.
"So, what is your conclusion?" Moriarty narrowed his eyes slightly and asked.
"My conclusion is: yes! Moriarty, through your discussion and answers, I am sure that you have the mind of an alchemist." Schmidt said loudly: "And I am really proud of being able to clarify this point.
Be happy, my nephew."
"Thank you for your affirmation." Looking at Schmidt's eyes filled with excitement and relief, Moriarty bowed deeply. At this time, it was clear that this uncle who seemed to be cold and unusual on weekdays was actually a real person.
Concerned about his nephew.
"Okay, there is no need to salute like this, Moriarty." Schmidt nodded and continued: "I am very satisfied with your new plan. But there is one thing that you should be very clear about. When it comes to the substantive
After your spell learning and alchemy practice, your tuition expenses will increase significantly again. Although your father just sent you some funds a week ago, I'm afraid that money cannot fully support your ambitions."
"So, do you have any suggestions, uncle?" At this point, Moriarty naturally understood the point of this conversation.
"As your mother's brother, I have the obligation to guide and help you on behalf of Helen. Therefore, if you are willing, I can sign a contract with you." Schmidt said word by word.
"Please speak, uncle." Moriarty raised his head and said sternly.
"First of all, you can buy a first-level spell learning scroll from me at half the price of the academy. Currently, the first-level spells in my studio include: 'Magic Arrow', 'Petrified Skin', 'Bloodthirsty'
There are six types: 'Magic', 'Mud Steps' (Slowness), 'Fire Magic Defense' and 'Water Therapy'. Among them, you have mastered the magic arrow, but you can choose the other five."
"Thanks."
"Second, I will provide you with a three-year interest-free loan of fifty thousand gold coins to support your studies." Schmidt continued.
"Thank you." Moriarty nodded heavily and said.
"Last point, my studio can sell you alchemy raw materials at cost price, and at the same time purchase your qualified alchemy products at market price. Of course, considering that you are just a beginner, I allow you to have 50% alchemy failure.
Rate."
"Fifty percent failure rate?!" This time, Moriarty was truly moved.
Perhaps in the eyes of ordinary people, buying a spell learning scroll at half price or an interest-free loan of 50,000 gold coins seems more attractive, but anyone who knows some inside information deeply understands that the "five percent" that Schmidt finally promised
"Ten alchemy failure rate" is the maximum support, which is equivalent to paying for half of Moriarty's future alchemy learning expenses.
As we all know, the growth of an alchemist is based on the consumption of a large amount of gold coins and the scrapping of countless alchemical materials. This is inevitable for no matter how good a beginner is, because alchemy is inherently a money-burning process.
It is a career that comes in exchange for experience, and its cost-burning level is even far higher than that of most mage professionals. But now with Schmidt’s endorsement promise, no matter how much materials and testing expenses Moriarty consumes in the alchemy process, Shift
Mitt's studio will bear 50% of it. This level of support is probably very rare between a real master and his son.
"Uncle, your generosity almost makes me ashamed. However, what I still want to know is, compared with the rights that are so generous, what are my obligations?" After listening to Schmidt's words, Moriah
Di pondered for a moment and asked in a deep voice.
"Only a little." Schmidt stretched out his index finger.
"Please say."
"Promote to be an official alchemist within one year. If you achieve it, this contract will last for three years; but if you fail, then you must leave my mage tower and leave Hockenheim." Shi
Mitt said coldly.
Sure enough, high returns must be accompanied by high risks. Being promoted to an alchemist within one year is a very difficult task for any mage professional who has just entered the alchemy circle, not to mention that Moriarty is only a mage.
Just an apprentice. Therefore, if there is a third party present now, he will definitely think that the mid-level mage is crazy. Although the rights and interests of this contract seem as beautiful as heaven, if Moriarty really signs it, he will be out of the game.
The rate is close to 99%.
"I am willing to sign this contract, uncle." After about five minutes of silence, Moriarty raised his head slightly and said to Schmidt.
"Very good." Looking at Moriarty's calm face, the mid-level mage slowly smiled: "Now I am convinced that your ambition is really not the kind of empty talk."
"Thank you again, Uncle Schmidt. Regardless of whether I can complete this contract in the end, I will always remember your thoughts." At this time, Moriarty said again.
"I don't care about the so-called intentions, and I don't have time to care. Well, Moriarty, every minute of your time from now on is extremely precious. Catch her, if you still want to be on the path of magic.
Keep moving forward without even a trace of relaxation." After looking at Moriarty, Schmidt slowly turned around, looked out the window at the night view of Hockenheim and Blue Crystal City, and said: "Now, you leave.
Bar."
"Yes, uncle. Good night." Bowing deeply to Schmidt's back, Moriarty retreated to the teleportation array and left the main floor of the tower.
"Helen, your son will become a great professional." Looking at the lights under the mage tower, Schmidt whispered to himself: "As for Helena, that's all dad can do...
"
Of course, Moriarty, who had left the main floor of the tower, could not hear Schmidt's monologue. As soon as he returned to the living floor, Heyna, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately came to greet him.
"Morty, how was dad talking to you? Did you say anything?" Since there were only two people on the first floor of the mage tower, Heyna and Moriarty, the girl asked directly.
"Uncle, he signed a contract with me." Moriarty did not hide anything and directly recounted the content of the conversation just now.
"Become an official alchemist within one year? If you can't do it, you have to leave Hockenheim? Dad, is this really what he asked for?" After hearing this, Heyana immediately widened her eyes with surprise on her face: "How could dad propose this?
Such a contract is really too much!"
"No, Heyana, my uncle is trying his best to help me." Moriarty took the black-haired girl's hand and the two sat down on the sofa: "You should also know very well that if you don't have enough resources to support you, if you want
How difficult it is to become an alchemist. Look at the other three mages in the studio. Although they are all formal professionals, they are still working as alchemist assistants, just to slowly accumulate that precious
experience. But now, my uncle's contract has provided me with a strong guarantee. It would be unimaginable for others to have such an opportunity, right?"
"But it's only for one year, what if..." Haiyanna's face was still uncertain, and she said uneasily.
"Believe me, Heyana. One year is enough." Moriarty held the girl's hand and said firmly.
Because of the crystal book and the extraordinary growth rate of mana and mental strength, Moriarty is certainly confident to complete this seemingly difficult contract. However, these words cannot be said to Haena, because there are some secrets
You really can only stay alone.
"Yes, I believe it." Looking at her hands surrounded by Moriarty's slender fingers, Heyana's face slowly turned red, but she did not break away: "In order to complete the contract, I will also try my best to help you.
Morty."
"Thank you, Heyna." Moriarty nodded, let go of the girl's hand, stood up, looked at Heyna and said seriously: "If one day, when I have enough ability to set up a studio of my own,
, hope you can join in."
"I... will." Looking into Moriarty's clear blue eyes, Heyana hesitated for a moment, then lowered her head shyly and responded softly.
