Magicians attach great importance to the school they are taught by. David did not care about accepting Russell as his teacher, which made Balthazar very angry because David had already worshiped him as his teacher.
That's right, he came first!
"Balthazar, don't be angry. The disparity in strength between you and me is almost obvious."
Russell spoke up and acted as a peacemaker: "David made this choice, which shows that he is a motivated child. As his teacher, you should be happy for him."
The effect was average, and Balthazar became even more angry.
"The inheritance of the mage is very important. This is a rule. You can't..."
"Okay, okay, let me tell you the truth!"
Russell took the initiative to take a step back: "It's just a title of teacher. I don't care at all. You can call David whatever you want. After all, he is like this. I'm not surprised if he wants to be my teacher!"
Balthazar: "..."
So angry!
Russell glanced at David and patted the unhappy Balthazar: "Actually, there is no need for you to be angry. As a young man, what you desire more than power is... ahem, love, I mean love."
"Yes, it's love."
David nodded desperately beside him. In his opinion, learning magic and doing scientific research are the same. If he had a girl to accompany him, he would only study quantum gravity theory to prove the Big Bang origin of the universe.
"Mr. Russell, even if you don't care, the rules are the rules. I can't let David behave like this. This is very disrespectful to you."
Balthazar struggled for a moment and confessed: "Moreover, you and Supreme Merlin are outside the conventional mage. David doesn't have your talent, and you can't learn it even if you teach him."
"Balthazar, I think I can do it!"
David, who longs for love, is full of energy and dares to challenge any impossible situation.
"Very well, David, continue to maintain a positive attitude towards learning. This is very important."
"Then Russell...Master, when will we start learning?"
"You can do it now. Bring your ID to the shooting club to sign up. The staff will..."
"Wait, Master Russell, please stop for a moment."
David blinked: "What do you mean by shooting club? Is it your magic guild?"
"No, it's just a gathering place for ordinary gun enthusiasts. They spend money to get membership cards, and then use bullets to become sharpshooters."
Russell said earnestly: "This is how I practiced my marksmanship. Although the process is hard, as long as you persevere, you will gain growth and happiness through continuous progress. A friendly reminder, you are a beginner, it is best to start with a pistol."
"Master Russell, is this your profound magic?"
Balthazar smiled. Forgive him for his blindness. It turned out that the streets were full of magicians.
"Of course, isn't the trick that can defeat a level 777 magician a profound magic?"
"..."
Balthazar cursed and quit the chat group.
"Master Russell, even if I learn how to shoot a gun, there is no guarantee that Betty will fall in love with me!"
David's eyes widened. He wanted cool and gorgeous special effects magic, not popular firearms. The firearms were very powerful, but they couldn't make him stand out from the crowd and firmly attract the attention of girls.
"David, I don't know what the Dragon Ring is about you. Anyway, I don't see any advantages in you."
Russell said earnestly: "Supreme Merlin and I are both born weird. You can't learn the magic that suits us. Balthazar's mainstream magic requires time to practice. Now that powerful enemies are around you, your life is in danger at any time. Learning firearms will definitely
It’s more reliable than your ion cannon that works sometimes and sometimes doesn’t work.”
After saying this, Russell left his phone number and left without looking back. Balthazar and David were stunned.
"Balthazar, do you think it is necessary for me to learn firearms?"
"I think you need to see a doctor."
Balthazar said angrily and asked David to continue practicing the ion cannon, which could save his life in critical moments.
He sat quietly for a long time, then went out after a while, planning to go to a weapons store to buy a revolver for self-defense.
Regardless of whether Russell was deceiving people or not, times have indeed changed. His previous thinking was a bit narrow, and it is only right to keep pace with the times.
"Damn, where's the nearest shooting club?"
…
After leaving David's laboratory, Russell found a nearby coffee shop where he could observe easily, and found that Balthazar hurriedly walked into the weapons store, and when he left, he had a registration form in his hand.
Russell shook his head slightly. Except for the Supreme Merlin, all other mages in this world, even the most powerful Balthazar, were vulnerable in his eyes.
The ideas are too backward!
Balthazar thought of learning firearms to increase his trump card, but he did not think of another possibility. If his mortal enemy Maxim used a sniper rifle for a sneak attack, wouldn't it be possible to kill him in one fell swoop?
In modern society, the situation of magicians is very embarrassing. If you don't have the power to change the world, it's best to just let the world change you.
"By the way, why doesn't Harry Potter use a gun?"
Russell complained and called Pierre, asking him to complete the report even if he worked overtime today.
Pierre vomited his bitterness and said that he also had a case in hand and that what he reported was only for this time and would not happen again.
Russell nodded happily, and there would never be a second time. After hanging up the phone, he waited for any movement in the laboratory.
Putting aside the plot, just by assuming the villain's perspective, Russell knew that Maxim would never give up and would definitely try his best to steal the Horcrux.
If Balthazar was alone, he could completely protect the Horcrux and defeat Maxim, but with the help of David, his combat effectiveness would not be as good as Maxim's.
Pig teammates are so scary.
Russell once again entered the villain's mind. If he were Maxim, he could use any method to steal the Horcrux from David.
"Is it deception or deception, or is Balthazar going to the club to shoot targets?"
…
That night!
David, who looked panicked, was put into the classic car by Balthazar, and the two hurried to Manhattan. It was unknown what kind of magic Balthazar used. The appearance of the antique car changed drastically, turning into a powerful supercar, roaring through the road.
Russell was driving the police car, hanging slowly in the back. His cell phone rang, and it was David who came.
"Master Russell, it's not good."
"What happened? Master was captured by a monster?"
"No, Balthazar is with me. He was not captured, but Betty was captured by Maxim and asked me to use Horcrux in exchange."
David explained anxiously that young people have big imaginations. Thinking about Betty being young and beautiful, thinking about Maxim being imprisoned for ten years, and thinking about the hard drive that accompanied him on his bachelor night, he became very panicked.
"Don't get excited, this is a good thing, David, it's time for you to be a hero and save the beauty."
Russell secretly said that as expected, Maxim's kidnapping of Betty coincided with his PN-046, and continued: "Tell me the time and place of the transaction, and I will rush there as quickly as possible."
"On Wall Street in Manhattan, the New York Stock Exchange!"
"Okay, remember if Maxim wants a Horcrux, give it to him, and save the hostages first." Russell hung up the phone and wondered what vest to wear, white or black.
Three seconds later, he decided to use black. Heaven would not recognize his pass, so there was no reason to use white to help them gain reputation.
The police car hung far away. Russell took the time to catch a bag snatcher on the street and stuffed him into the back seat. The supercar on the other side rushed to Wall Street as fast as possible. Balthazar and David met Maxim at the agreed place.
Betty was also there, tied to a chair, with Maxim pointing a pistol at her head.
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"Balthazar, looking at your surprised expression, I know that you haven't truly accepted this world yet."
Balthazar's astonished expression was very helpful to Maxim: "This thing is very dangerous. Just pull the trigger lightly and it can take away a life, even the life of our magician."
"Maxim, I brought the Horcrux. As agreed, let the girl go." Balthazar didn't want to talk nonsense.
"Of course, but I have to ensure my own safety first and throw all the rings on your hand over."
"Do it!"
Balthazar shrugged. If he wore the ring, Betty would die at most. If he took off the ring, Betty, David and himself would all die. This account is not difficult to calculate.
"Okay, I also know this is impossible."
Maxim was not surprised and pointed to the door next to Balthazar: "There are a few small surprises prepared for you in the room. Go in and have a rest. I want to make a separate transaction with the heir of Supreme Merlin."
"Do it!"
Balthazar is still crisp and clean.
David next to him panicked and whispered: "Balthazar, I know you are stalling for time, but this is too risky. We can't make fun of Betty's life."
"No, I didn't delay. Compared with the life of a girl and the whole world, I can only choose the latter."
"Balthazar, are you serious?"
Before David could speak, Maxim put a gun to Betty's head, and the latter responded with a whimpering sound.
"Damn, why am I a good person?"
Balthazar made an angry sound, kicked open the door next to him, and strode into the magic trap.
Without Balthazar, David's IQ was no match for Maxim. The two exchanged hostages, David got his beloved girl, and Maxim got the long-desired Horcrux.
"I wish you good luck, boy." Maxim rubbed the Horcrux and showed a meaningful smile.
Poof!
David felt severe pain in his abdomen and lowered his head stiffly. In his sight was the expressionless Betty holding a dagger in her hand.
He had difficulty breathing, foamy blood came out of the corners of his mouth, and he fell to the ground with his head tilted.
"Blind love and trust..."
Maxim shook his head and stepped forward, took off the Dragon Ring, confirmed that it was genuine, and walked away.
At this time, the door next to him opened, Balthazar sighed, raised his hand to help Betty regain her consciousness, and then used magic to treat David's injury.
"Balthazar, have you always been here?"
David held the unconscious Betty in his arms, still terrified that he was still close to death.
"Some small traps can't trouble me, so I'll just take this opportunity to let you experience the battle between magicians. A careless move will cost you your life."
"But the Horcrux was taken away by Maxim. Is this also your plan?"
David was puzzled. He promised to protect the world!
"Mogani was sealed in the center layer of the Horcrux. The sealed magic weapon created by Supreme Merlin is not that easy to open. I marked it on the Horcrux, and it took me enough time to get it back."
Balthazar calmly explained that everything was within his plan, and Maxim, regardless of fighting spirit or courage, was no match for him.
Buzz buzz!!
High in the sky, a whirlpool of flames appeared out of thin air, and a huge fiery red pentagram filled the air with an evil and oppressive ominous atmosphere.
David looked out the window dumbfounded: "Balthazar, is this also part of your plan?"