The sky is blue and clear, and the white clouds are floating leisurely, like a white sailboat on the vast sea.
The sunshine is just right and the temperature is neither cold nor hot. This is the most comfortable time in spring. But the atmosphere in the Kingdom of Loen is completely opposite, it is extremely dull.
Most of the people didn't know what exactly happened, but the invisible tension came from the explosion that night, from the faces of the nobles and the shadows of wizards flying from time to time in the sky, and quietly spread to every place in the kingdom, shrouded like a gauze.
In everyone's heart.
'But as time goes by, things will return to normal.'
In mid-air, Colin silently stared at the streets that were not as lively as before.
"I don't know how long the patrol will last." Wilbur sighed and rubbed the demon release ring in his hand.
"Who knows, I'm afraid I have to at least wait until the Frost Phantom is completely caught!" Hua De, who was on the side, also showed a bitter look on his face and put away the Demon Release Ring, "Let's go, I have recovered my magic power, and it's almost time."
, it’s time for the next round of patrol... Fortunately, the patrol will be subsidized by magic stones, otherwise there is really nothing we can do."
Huade people are tall and strong, they follow the path of transformation of flesh and blood, and their muscles are strong and strong, like rock statues carved with knives and axes.
After Irvine's call, he arranged a patrol team at noon, and their team of three was one of them.
"Wait a minute, I'm still a little bit close." Wilbur accelerated the recovery of his magic power, shook his head and said pessimistically: "Sigh... I guess that the Frost Phantom may not be able to catch it for a while. Congressman Noins also
Have you been to the battle scene, but you can't find where the Frost Phantom escaped."
"Team Leo is here."
Colin did not participate in the conversation between the two, he just looked at the horizon and said suddenly.
In his sight, three wizards flew towards here side by side, and soon they were in front of him.
"Thank you for your hard work on patrol." Wilbur greeted.
"It's not bad for the hard work, but I feel it's a bit of a waste of time."
Colin didn't answer, but he was convinced.
Originally, being on duty at the South Tower every day was just a different place to practice for him who owned the Silver Secret Chamber. But now patrolling every day is completely different, and he cannot practice at the same time at all.
Only when the eight-hour patrol is over and return home can you practice daily practice.
That is to say, now that the knight has advanced to the second level and has some free time for the time being, it will not have much impact.
‘We have to find a way to further improve our strength.’ Colin mused secretly, “Maybe we can start with witchcraft.”
The arrival of Leo's team also represented the beginning of their patrol. After the greetings, Colin saw that it was almost time, so he promptly reminded him:
"It's almost time, it's time for us to go on patrol."
In this three-person team, he was the nominal captain appointed by Wizard Irvine - although he did not want to be the captain, Irvine did not give him a chance to choose.
From Golden Wheat to Into City, and then to Golden Wheat, the patrol route basically covers every large city in the Kingdom of Loen.
Therefore, even for a first-level wizard, it will take a lot of time to fly completely.
Just like that, when the color of the sky gradually darkened and the sunset sank to the horizon, today's patrol was declared over.
Colin did not go home, but went directly to Xue Lai's residence - he wanted to ask Xue Lai some information.
"Can the Truth Society redeem the third-level meditation method?" Xue Lai, who was sitting on the sofa, was slightly surprised, but he didn't ask any more questions. He just nodded, "Of course it is possible, but the points required for redemption are not many.
...Well, I remember it started with at least 10,000 points."
Colin nodded slightly. As a first-level researcher, he could only check the second-level redemption content in the Truth Society.
In the past, although I vaguely knew that there were third-level meditation methods that could be redeemed, I didn’t know exactly how many points were needed.
As for the Xisheng School, if you want to exchange for the third stage of the Xisheng Meditation Method, you need one million contribution points.
And the value ratio between the True Knowledge Society points and the Xisheng School contribution points is about a hundred times different.
But if he wants to exchange for the third stage of the Tin Saint Meditation Method from the Tin Saint School, Colin first needs to register to advance to the second stage...
Only second-level advanced wizards can redeem the third-level stage of the Tin Saint Meditation Method.
Colin had a headache, took a sip of black tea, and asked: "Do you know what can give people the talent of fire, Xue Lai?
Just like the ice spring essence you gave me back in the far north, something that can give people the talent of frost?"
There are actually very few treasures like this that give people a certain kind of talent. The frost treasures that Colin later ate could only enhance his frost talent.
It is impossible to directly create a talent out of nothing like the original Ice Spring Essence.
"Flame talent..." Xue Lai paused. Just when Colin thought he would get nothing, the former gave him an unexpected answer.
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"If I remember correctly, the golden flame wheat of the Loen royal family can give people the talent of fire. This is actually a secret of the Irvine family.
However, you can still try to ask Wizard Irvine..."
Does the Loen royal family have such a treasure?
Colin couldn't hide his surprise. He had never heard of this news after coming here for two years.
The Truth Society... indeed has great supernatural powers.
The next day.
Study room on the second floor of the White Tower.
Colin stepped in, and Irvine Rune was sitting behind the walnut desk, playing with a golden pendant in his hand.
"Good morning, Mr. Erwin."
"Good morning, Colin, why did you come to see me?" Irvine raised his head and asked doubtfully.
Colin was a little hesitant. It was indeed a bit reckless to come rashly to ask about other people's family's secret treasures.
But treasures that can give people a certain talent are too rare. At least in the past two years of searching, he has found nothing.
Ask first, if it doesn't work, then make other plans.
With this in mind, Colin spoke slowly: "Your Excellency Erwin, I heard that the Loen royal family has a special thing called Golden Flame Wheat, which can give people the talent of fire..."
This chapter is not over yet, please click on the next page to continue reading! "You want Golden Flame Mai?" Irvine interrupted Colin's story.
"...Yes." Colin moved his eyes to Irvine's face.
This majestic-looking old wizard was also looking at him at the moment, with not much emotion visible in his sharp eyes.
There was no expression on his face, but he was constantly stroking the familiar golden pendant in his hand... That seemed to be the symbol of the Yinsta School?
Although the old wizard's strength may not seem strong now, in terms of the years he has experienced, Colin is even more powerful than him.
So now Irvine fell into silence, and Colin couldn't tell what the other person was thinking. After thinking for a moment, he continued to add in a sincere tone:
"Perhaps this request is a little rude, but if you are willing, I can pay the magic stone or other price to obtain the Golden Flame Wheat."
Erwin didn't answer, just weighed it silently in his mind.
He does have the Golden Flame Wheat, it is a special thing that only a first-level wizard can use.
Even due to the decline of the Loen family in recent years, he still has a lot of useless ones left in his hands.
But that is the foundation of the entire Luen family and cannot be used easily...
"I'm sorry, the Loen Family's family motto, Golden Flame Wheat, is not for sale to outsiders and can only be used on Loen Family members." Erwin shook his head slightly and rejected Colin's request.
A trace of disappointment flashed across Colin's face, but it was expected. It would be strange if Irvine was willing to give it to him.
"Okay, Mr. Erwin, I won't disturb you further."
Colin turned around and left the White Tower, feeling a little melancholy.
However, before Colin could think of a new decision, things suddenly took a new turn.
That evening.
Erwin suddenly summoned him.
Arriving at the third floor of the White Tower, Erwin was standing by the square glass window. The light of the setting sun shone in, and his white hair turned orange, as if it was ignited.
He was looking into the distance at the moment, and his back looked a little desolate.
"I can give you the golden flame wheat, but only if you agree to one of my requests."
Irvine's voice was a little low, which made Colin feel a little strange, and he subconsciously continued: "You said, as long as it is a reasonable request, I can agree to it."
Irvine turned around, and there was a slight smile on the face that Colin thought was serious.
"Come out, Jennifer." He said, looking at the stairs not far away.
Colin was startled slightly and turned his head subconsciously.
A young girl wearing a gorgeous white Victorian dress walked cautiously down the stairs, holding the hem of her skirt.
Her appearance is not outstanding, but she is young and possesses the unique youthfulness and vitality of a girl.
At this time, he looked at Colin, and then at his great-grandfather. His thin face couldn't help but blush. It seemed that he was too shy and anxious. The slightly drunk color spread to his smooth shoulders and collarbones, and in the white skirt.
It gives off a charming luster.
"This is my great-granddaughter, Jennifer, senior wizard apprentice... Say hello to Sir Colin."
"Your Excellency Colin." Although Jennifer was shy, she still walked forward generously, lifted up her skirt and gave Colin a salute.
"Your Excellency Erwin...this is?"
Erwin smiled and said, "Golden Flame Wheat is never used by people outside the Loen family, but if you agree to marry Jennifer, then I can give you a bunch of Golden Flame Wheat."
Before Colin, who looked stunned, could answer, Irvine continued to add:
"Of course, just marrying Jennifer does not require you to join the Luen family. The only condition is that the first child must be named Luen. How about that?"
Jennifer beside her had lowered her head, her earlobes turning slightly red.
While Colin was feeling confused, he couldn't help but wonder why Irvine would put forward such a condition.
"I'm sorry, Sir Erwin, I haven't considered getting a wife for the time being."
But no matter what, it is naturally impossible for him to agree to such conditions... It seems that the flame talent can only find another way.
Erwin did not answer, but narrowed his eyes slightly to look at Colin, who had a firm look on his face.
The blush on Jennifer's face had dissipated unconsciously, and she buried her head deeper.
"Please step back first, Jennifer."
"Yes, great-grandfather..."
The dressed-up girl gradually moved away, the sound of footsteps slowly disappeared, and the window became quiet again.
Colin also had thoughts of quitting:
"If there's nothing else, I won't bother you..."
"I can give you the golden flame wheat, Colin." Erwin didn't know when he walked to the window again. The light outside had become faint, and his white hair was dyed by the night, blending with the dusk scene outside the window.
"You don't need to pay a high price." Erwin turned around and took out a bunch of wheat ears from his body. The topaz-like wheat grains emitted a flaming light in the dim night, like a cluster of golden flames.
As Erwin walked towards Colin, he took out another metal badge in the shape of a wheat ear, and Katcha split it into two halves.
"I only hope that one day in the future, when you see a descendant of the Loen family coming to your door with this half badge, you can agree to his request within your ability.
Of course, this is not mandatory... You can choose to agree or not, it all depends on your idea, Colin."
Erwin opened his palm and handed the golden flame wheat and half the badge to Colin.
The latter raised his head and stared at Irvine, as if he wanted to confirm whether this was a joke.
But nothing could be seen in the eyes of the old wizard in front of him, like a calm but deep pool of water.
"I will, Lord Irvine."
After thinking for a moment, Colin reached out and took the golden flame wheat and half of the badge.
He believed in his own strength and did not think that Irvine would set up any conspiracy against him for no reason.
Behind Erwin's actions... I'm afraid there must be something unknown happening.
Seeing Colin taking the Golden Flame Wheat and the badge, Irvine smiled.
He is familiar with all the wizards stationed in the Loen Kingdom, but no matter how he observes, Colin is the most special one among them.
In terms of talent, he is the only Jin Yu, the rest are marginal wizards with poor talent.
In terms of behavior, he is the only one who can insist on being on duty most of the time.
Of course, the most important thing is that this Jin Yu is not close to the school, at least for now.
These special characteristics make Colin like a white wolf among sheep. He may be confused at first because of the same coat color, but in the end he will always stand out and no one can ignore his existence.
Irvine believed that the wizard in front of him was a worthy investment.
And now the Luen family also needs this kind of future investment... just in case.
"Then I won't bother you anymore. Thank you, Lord Erwin." Colin carefully put away the golden flame wheat and half of the badge, feeling excited in his heart.
Although I don’t know how it happened, it was obviously a very cost-effective deal to easily exchange for Golden Flame Wheat with just a promise within the scope of my ability.
Watching Colin leave, amidst the clanging sound coming downstairs, Erwin couldn't help but recall the sudden order that came from Neuinstadt in the afternoon——
"Your Excellency Erwin, I regret to tell you that due to the impact of the war, the Neustadt School Alliance has discussed that the proportion of the food harvest of the Loen Kingdom this year needs to be increased by another 10%..."
To be honest, just a 10% increase is not really a thorn in the side, but it is clearly like boiling a frog in warm water!
Turning his head to look at the night outside the window, Erwin's eyes slowly grew gloomy.