Hearing this, everyone present froze on the spot, obviously not expecting that Lord Merlins would send someone to deliver the message at this critical moment.
"Could it be that... after seeing Howard's natal element, Mr. Merlins also wanted to accept him as a student?"
"I guess that's it. A rare light-element affinity physique like Howard's would make even the legendary mage excited!"
"Well, as a legendary mage, Mr. Merlins, can't you sympathize with us poor ordinary magicians? It's just that he took away the 'legendary' genius of Alan York, and he was not even an 'excellent' one.
You won’t even leave us here! It’s really too much!”
"Then what can you do? Go to Mr. Merlins to fight for his life?"
"Of course not. It's up to you to do things like risking your life! I still want to live!"
"..."
The magicians all talked in low voices. On the one hand, they felt deeply sorry for this, and on the other hand, they were deeply in awe of Merlins. In short, no one dared to speak out against it.
"no problem."
Howard pondered for a moment, then let go of the crystal ball in his hand and walked to the messenger's side.
The bright light disappeared instantly, and the room became dark again.
Magician Les Rose rubbed her eyes and silently watched Howard's leaving figure, feeling a strong sense of crisis involuntarily arise in her heart.
In her opinion, in just a few days, Lord Merlins has accepted two extremely talented students. Wouldn't it be too embarrassing if one day she is surpassed in strength by these two guys?
As for Allen, he smiled and said "good luck" to Howard, feeling that things were developing in an increasingly interesting direction.
He thought that if Merlins really accepted Howard as his student, then he would ask Howard to call him "senior brother" in the future.
However, when Howard was about to leave the room, the magic apprentice sent by Merlins to deliver the message suddenly stopped.
"Is Mr. Alan York here too?" he asked loudly.
"I'm here," Allen took a step forward and replied, "Teacher, do you have any instructions for me?"
"Your Excellency Merlins asked me to bring you a message," the magic apprentice who delivered the message replied. "He said that since you have been promoted to an official magician, if there are no arrangements for Mr. Walder for the time being, you might as well go there first.
In the library of the Mage Tower, choose a meditation book for yourself. Miss Selina Solomon will also accompany you.
"In addition, Mr. Merlins also said that the restricted book area of the library will be opened to you within today. If you are interested, there are several special meditation books in the restricted book area for you to choose from."
The messenger's voice was mechanical and flat, as if he was reading from a manuscript, without any emotion.
However, when he heard what he said, Allen's heart beat faster involuntarily, especially when he heard the word "Restricted Book Zone", he even couldn't wait to set off there immediately.
Although he had never known that there was a mysterious "forbidden book area" in the library of the mage tower, but for some reason, his subconscious told him that in the so-called "forbidden book area", he could find the mysterious black crystal behind the
The hidden truth.
However, he still tried to keep himself calm, and asked the magic apprentice who passed the message in a polite manner: "Did Mr. Merlins give me any good advice on my meditation method?"
"Sir Merlins said, just choose what you like. He believes that you have the ability to make the best choice for yourself."
"Then what kind of meditation method does the teacher use?"
"'Starry Sky Fantasy'," the messenger replied, "This is a meditation method created by Mr. Merlins. It is especially suitable for magicians who study astrology and prophecy. It can help them find their destiny more clearly in the stars.
The trajectory of the long river can also weaken the backlash caused by prophecy on the magician himself. It can be said that this is the best meditation method in the field of prophecy."
"Thank you!" Alan replied.
"You're welcome." The messenger nodded politely to him, and then left the room with Howard.
Allen watched the messenger and Howard drift away and frowned slightly unconsciously.
He couldn't help but think to himself: Since Merlin's "Fantasy of the Stars" is the best meditation method for prophetic magicians, why didn't he directly recommend it to him, but instead opened the restricted book area and let him choose at will? Could it be that Merlin
Did Si see something different in me? Or, did he hope to discover the secrets hidden in the forbidden book area through me?
Unknowingly, Allen thought about the mysterious call from the Mage Tower to him, the remnant soul of the Sphinx who blatantly attacked him on the bronze door knocker, and his inexplicable reaction to the word "Forbidden Book Zone"
, thinking about Merlins' decision... I just feel that things seem to be more complicated than they seem.
It was as if there was an invisible thread, one end connected to him, and the other end connected to the Mage Tower... the forbidden book area of the library.
etc!
Thinking of this, Allen suddenly realized an important issue
That is, although no one has ever told him that "the answer to the black crystal stone can be found in the library," this idea has naturally arisen in his mind since he traveled to this world, and he firmly believes in it.
suspect.
It was precisely driven by this idea that he worked hard to learn magic, passed the exam, and entered the Mage Tower step by step.
"Could it be that...this is the arrangement left by the God of Darkness when he fell?"
"But why would he do this?"
Allen shook his head, confused for a moment.
As for all the magicians present, they were completely immersed in the shock brought to them by the conversation just now.
"What? Alan York has been promoted to an official magician without a word? It's incredible!"
"I wouldn't believe it if it were anyone else. But a 'legendary' level magic talent... is really possible."
"Oh my god! Your Excellency Merlins actually gave him access to the restricted book area! The forbidden book area... there are many dangerous and strange books hidden in it! Isn't it that Your Excellency Merlins is afraid that something will happen to him?"
"Yes, the last time a magician accidentally broke into the forbidden book area and never came out. It was not until Mr. Merlins went in personally that he discovered that the man was holding a incomplete magic book and was writing it with his own blood.
it"
""Fragments of Eternity"?"
"That's right, it's this evil book. If Sir Merlins hadn't personally rescued that man, I'm afraid he would have died long ago."
"But it is said that there is something more terrifying than this book."
"Well, after hearing your description, I can only silently wish Allen good luck. If you finally have a 'legend', but accidentally die in the forbidden book area...then the Mage Tower will really become the biggest joke in the plane."
"I think Lord Merlins will protect him!"
"..."
The magicians talked a lot, and when they looked at Allen, in addition to their usual admiration, they also had a little more sympathy.
Allen himself, however, gradually regained his composure amidst their discussions.
At this moment, he was more eager than ever to know the truth of the matter.
"Lais," he raised his head and said to Lais, "I just came to the Mage Tower and I'm not familiar with the road. Can you take me to the library?"
"Happy to oblige." Lais replied cheerfully.
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ps1: "Eternal Fragments" is inspired by SCP-012.
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