Volume 1, The Witcher's World Chapter 30, The Beginning of the Annual Festival
"Can I become a wizard?" Alfo muttered blankly, his eyes filled with disbelief. That was a wizard, a legendary wizard.
Ian saw his unabashed hope. Although he felt pity secretly in his heart, he still kept smiling: "Of course, you have the qualifications."
"Really, is it the kind that can fly?" Alfo exclaimed.
"Ahem, it's okay if your strength reaches a certain level. Flying is just the use of energy and rules." Ian said lightly, full of lies.
In fact, the ability to fly is either an innate ability or a privilege for high-level wizards. Most wizards can only run on two legs or rely on flying magical creatures throughout their lives.
Nowadays it is easy to deceive a simple child.
"Of course! Follow me to a place where you will be taught how to grow into a powerful wizard, and your dream will come true."
Ian's words were half true and half false, but that was all he needed to say for now. His purpose was just to get Alfo to go to Norton Mountain voluntarily, and he had no control over what happened to him in the future.
"Really?" Alfo was moved, but still vigilant, so he asked tentatively: "Then can you let me go home? I want to say goodbye to my parents and tell them the good news."
"No, apprentices are not allowed to contact the family before becoming a wizard. This is a rule." Ian responded with a straight face, which made him feel a little headache. Alfo was young and didn't know the importance, but Trevor and his wife, as Appleton's
Elite people naturally have ways to know the inside story.
He was afraid that the couple would be like Earl Hyde, and it would be too bad if they didn't let Alfo come back, so he wouldn't resort to violence. He didn't want to stalemate the relationship between the two, which was why he chose to disguise it as a kidnapping.
"Ha, as expected... what kind of wizard did you say he was? It turned out to be a liar, a clumsy lie." Alfo's face instantly turned ugly. He was convinced in his heart that Ian was a kidnapper and a liar, and he couldn't help feeling disgusted.
He pushed the plate away hard and turned his face away from Ian.
Oops, temptation failed!
Ian shrugged and said nonchalantly: "Whatever you think, we will set off in two days. Then you will know whether I am a liar or not. By the way, don't think about escaping, or you will bear the consequences."
After saying that, he took the plate and left the place, leaving only an angry Alfo.
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For the next time, Ian stayed at the church, but Roger was nowhere to be seen. If he hadn't known that he was with Jacques, he would have reported the crime long ago.
Jasmine also had a busy schedule and did not return to the church until the early morning of the day of departure.
There was nothing to say here, so the two of them left the church lightly and embarked on their way home.
The difference from when they came was that there was a reluctant young man behind them when they returned.
Alfo never gave up looking for an opportunity to escape, but Ian's strength was much higher than his, so he never had a chance.
What particularly disappointed him was that the "shepherd" Roger, whom he had always had high hopes for, had still not brought him the gospel at this point in time. Apart from meeting him once at the beginning, he never saw him again.
This inevitably disappointed him, and for the first time he felt confused about the world - the gap between literature and real life was too big.
"What about the wizard?" There was confusion in his eyes, and no one answered.
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They came with two horses, and the church did not prepare horses, so Ian and Alfo rode on one horse together, and the three of them rode in two and headed towards the road they came from.
At this time, the morning mist is confusing, and the city and countryside are completely white. The further away from the city center, the more open space there is. The muddy road is the only dark color in this pure white land. The people walking along it are also stained with this color, and are in harmony with it.
The roads blend into one and are difficult to distinguish.
As a "hostage", Alfo consciously remained silent, while Ian and Jasmine were full of curiosity about the outgoing team, so they simply dismounted and started talking while waiting at the intersection.
They didn't avoid Alfo when they talked. Anyway, this kid will be a member of the monastery sooner or later.
"I don't know what items these adults will bring back this time. I hope the quality and quantity will satisfy Your Majesty." Jasmine stamped her feet and looked towards the end of the city, where the team mentioned by Instructor Jacques would appear.
This team returned to Todes Cemetery at the foot of Norton Hill with the magic materials collected in the past two months for the year-end sacrifice, and picked them up here.
The adults she talks about are full-time combatants of the monastery, members of the mysterious organization Sentinel of Sorrow deep in the tomb, and are responsible for the external affairs of the monastery.
"No one can say for sure, I just hope our luck will be better." Ian replied. He was not too worried about the sacrifices. Such important projects would naturally be arranged by mentors. As long as the awakened ones themselves make no mistakes, the monastery will
There won't be any mistakes whatsoever.
Alfo was confused behind the scenes and could not understand the content of the conversation between the two.
But as long as he is a member of the monastery, he will naturally know what Ian and Jasmine mean by the year-end sacrifice: it is actually a high-level wizard presiding over the sacrificial ceremony to offer sacrifices to the main god of his own pantheon.
Sacrifice, a ritual in exchange for feedback from the gods to low-level wizards.
To put it another way, it's just a transaction.
Every year, the mentors of Norton Mountain will determine the scale of the sacrifice based on the status of the awakened apprentices. Of course, those apprentices who have not awakened can also benefit from it.
Ian has been in Norton Mountain for five years and has participated in three ceremonies, each time receiving considerable benefits. It can be said that if they had not participated in the year-end ceremony, their awakening would have been delayed much longer.
Of course, geniuses like Roger are another matter. They can still awaken quickly even without sacrifices, which is something that most people cannot envy.
As the Awakened Ones and the protagonists of this sacrifice, Ian and Jasmine will naturally get even greater benefits this time. According to past experience, once they have passed the sacrifice, the progress of the four Awakened ones in accumulating negative energy can directly save four
One percent, and you can reach the threshold of talent within three years at the earliest.
According to normal procedures, it usually takes about four to five years for an awakened person to meet the minimum requirements for a gifted person. The effect is almost the same as drinking alchemy potion directly.
"Are you lucky..." Jasmine recited in a low voice, with a trace of disdain flashing in her eyes. She did not answer, but instead said: "I don't know what preparations are needed for the sacrifice. The person outside the plane is not like that."
It’s a good time.”
The one Jasmine spoke of was none other than Hyderian the Scythe Bearer. He possesses the madness and weirdness common to dark gods. Except for believers, one must be cautious when dealing with him.
"Who knows, I believe the mentors are well prepared." Ian said, but he thought in his heart: What else can there be besides flesh and blood souls? The ones on the sacrificial table are probably magical creatures. This is
Besides humans, it is the most popular sacrifice among the gods.
As for sacrificing humans - this bad custom has been abolished since the end of ancient times and humans came to dominate the continent of Geos.
"That's right, what I should worry about is being fully prepared to receive feedback." Jasmine said, and then fell into thinking. She glanced at Ian, thinking of this guy's terrifying elemental affinity and the comment of instructor Jacques that day, her heart immediately surged.
A fighting spirit - I must surpass you after the sacrifice. The glory of the Yinguang family belongs to me.
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Not long after, the chaotic sound of horse hooves sounded, and a carriage made of hardwood gradually appeared in their field of vision. The two knights at the head looked familiar to Ian. They were the law chanters of the Inquisition.
Following closely behind were six dark carriages. The carriages were wrapped in iron sheets and the goods inside could not be seen clearly. Members of the monastery wearing dark cloaks drove the carriages.
He didn't know any of these people. He turned around and found that Jasmine had the same expression. So he stepped forward on his horse and said respectfully to the people in black cloaks: "My lords, we are members of Norton Mountain, and we hope to be able to work with you.
Can you all go back together, adults?"
The middle-aged man in the carriage in front glanced at the three of them, as if confirming their identities, and nodded quickly: "Follow, stay vigilant, and no talking is allowed."
This was all right. Ian thanked him happily, and followed the team with Jasmine.
The team continued to move forward. Except for resting and eating, the team did not stop at all. It moved in an eerie silence all day long, and finally arrived at Todus Cemetery before dusk, as fast and silent as a ghost.
After entering the cemetery, the convoy entered another cave, and the two members of the tribunal chatted with the middle-aged man before riding away. It seemed that they were preparing to drive on a starry night.
Upon seeing this, Ian and Jasmine stepped forward to express their thanks.
The middle-aged man did not accept their thanks and said flatly: "If you want to thank, just go and thank Lord Jacques. These are all his orders."
After saying that, he quickly left without giving them a chance to talk to him.
Both of them showed helpless expressions when they saw this. Suddenly, they heard Alfo, who had been keeping quiet, ask nervously: "Hey, where are you, and who are you?" The timidity in his tone was very obvious.
Jasmine glanced at Ian in surprise and said somewhat strangely: "Why, you haven't told him about the monastery yet?"
Ian twitched his lips and said helplessly: "I said it, but this kid doesn't believe it. What can I do?"
After saying that, he patted Alfo hard on the shoulder, staggering him, and said with a smile: "I didn't lie to you when I said I was a wizard. Look here..."
He pointed at the gloomy environment and old tombstones around him. This scene was enough to scare normal people, not to mention that Alfo was only a child.
In fact, the other party is obviously stupid.
"Okay, you can't go back for the time being, so just stay here. Now... follow us to meet your new identity." Ian looked funny, but still kept a straight face, and looked at Jasmine.
Then he immediately grabbed him and walked to Abel's residence.
It's time to collect the reward, and let's take a look at how Abe Fox arranges this kid.