my age of magic

Chapter 548 46. Don't Fly Around on a Broomstick
This gorgeous palace was built on a small island near the lake in Weiyang Lake. The entire island is not much bigger than a basketball court. It is like the back garden of this water palace, surrounded by stone blocks. There is a one-meter-high embankment, and blue moss has grown in the gaps between the stones. On the other side of this mango-shaped island, there is a small cedar forest. A dozen cedar trees can't even be called a forest.

The glaring sunlight in the morning floods the entire island, and beams of sunlight pass through the dense branches of the forest, leaving slanted spots of light.

Perhaps because of the hot spring water here, the green grass on the lawn has grown, and it looks like a large emerald green blanket from a distance.

Most magicians believe that when the sun rises every morning, it is the time when the magic elements are most intense, so morning is the best time for meditation.

I don't agree with this statement. I think this point of view actually leads junior magicians into a misunderstanding. The reason why we think that magic elements are most abundant in the early morning is because meditation works best only in the early morning.

The reason why I hold a negative attitude towards this point of view is because my magic talent 'magic perception' can clearly feel the magic elements floating in the air around my body. Those magic elements are not too much due to the sunrise and sunset. I guess many novice magicians do better in meditation in the morning because they have the most energy in the morning.

Qige is sitting on the grass on the small island by the lake at this moment. There is a round wolf fur cushion under her body. The light gray fur looks very soft, and the wind element is gathering around her. The wind magic element is much stronger than other places, which is all due to the wolf fur cushion under her body.

There is no such luxury in the magic store in El City. It is the first time I have seen this round two-foot-square wolf fur mat. This wolf fur mat is actually a kind of auxiliary magic daily necessities. The whole mat is made of Made of the softest belly fur of the wind wolf, this wind wolf fur originally contained wind-attribute magical elements, and the inscription master drew a 'wind magic condensed circle' on the wolf fur, this fur mat would make Qige gets twice the result with half the effort when meditating.

However, when this kind of fur mat magic circle is in operation, it needs to consume magic spar with wind attribute. This kind of leather mat with "magic gathering circle" has not become popular because ordinary magicians can't afford it at all. The magic spar consumed every month is a large expenditure.

Qige said that this small island by the lake belongs to her own private property, and she bought it from the auction house with the magic crystals accumulated in the past few years. Under the name of a magic scholar, without knowing the specific reason, the water magician entrusted the auction house to auction off this small island by the lake. It happened that Qige had a large amount of magic crystals in his hand at that time, so he bought this small island by the lake .

After Qige returned to the imperial capital from Gludin Town, it took only one year to complete his studies at the elementary magic academy, and he broke through the bottleneck of a ninth-level apprentice from a seventh-level magic apprentice in one fell swoop and was promoted to a magician. After many achievements in herbal medicine, in the following seven years, he surpassed the elementary magician one after another, and successfully changed his job to become an intermediate magician. Today, Qige is already a middle-level magician at the thirteenth level, and is also a magician in the imperial capital. A magic scholar in the academy.

To be able to change from an ordinary magician to a magic scholar in the Magic Research Institute in seven years is a leap that many magicians cannot achieve in their lifetime.

The 'T-shaped' architectural pattern makes more than half of the building built in the water. I sat on the marble railing of the terrace, facing the soft morning sun, squinting and watching Qige meditating on the grass, the sun shining on the black On the magic robe, I feel the warmth of my whole body.

"Do you want to go back to the Academy of Magic with me in the morning?" I looked at Qige who had finished meditating and asked her.

Qige came over from the lawn and asked me: "I'm going to the Magic Research Institute in the morning, and I can take you there in a magic caravan."

"That's no need, I have this!" I took out the magic broom from the magic pocket and let it float in front of me.

This thing takes up a lot of space in the backpack, but it is more convenient to use. The whole magic broom is like a bicycle frame without tires. The metal frame is engraved with complicated floating circles, and there are various magic circles at both ends of the tail. A wind magic booster only needs the magician to be able to control the magic power into the magic circle of the magic broom, so that it can fly at low altitude.

"Don't blame me for not reminding you, in the imperial capital, don't just ride a broom and fly around." Qige looked at my magic broom carefully, and then warned me.

I asked her, "Why?"

Qige stood on the lawn under the terrace, her face still had the aftermath of the magic halo rippling after the magic pool overflowed, she stretched out her hand, put it on the edge of the marble railing, and jumped onto the railing to meet me Sitting side by side, they said to me: "The guards of the imperial capital expressly prohibit magicians from using all kinds of magical flying instruments within the imperial capital!"

Just as he was speaking, a long tail with a bright light flashed across the top of his head and fell more than ten kilometers away.

Qige looked very speechless, shrugged and sighed and said: "This kind of thing often happens. Many magicians who ride on magic brooms are unwilling to look at the landmarks below when they travel to the Green Empire. They would be curious about the legendary palace and want to fly to take a closer look, but unfortunately they often forget the air-restricting magic circle above their heads."

"So will low-altitude flight be restricted?" I asked curiously.

"Ultra-low altitude is still okay." Qige leaned forward and touched the armrest of the magic broom. She was wearing Calmian's magic jacket and trousers, looking fresh and capable, and she was riding on the magic broom with her legs raised , and then glanced at the magic crystal in the center of the magic pattern circle, it was already broken beyond recognition.

This magic broom has been used frequently by me. Throughout the winter, when we hunted the barbarians, the magic broom and sled were our main means of transportation.Moraya and I need to take turns using magic brooms to scout and find traces of lone barbarians, and everyone basically uses sleds at ordinary times.

In addition, on the way to the imperial capital by airship this time, the rebels hijacked the airship, and encountered the flying wind-like monster Wind Snake on the way. The airship's floating circle was destroyed by the wind snake, and finally had to make an emergency landing. Together with Moraya and Sophie, they used the magic broom to fly all the way, and finally arrived at San Carlos, so the magic crystal on the magic broom had been broken into slag. When all the magic energy inside was exhausted, the magic The crystals will turn into powder and be blown away completely by the wind.

Qige looked at the broken magic spar, turned to me and asked, "Do you like flying on a broomstick?"

"It's okay, it's very convenient after all." I said, in fact, this kind of magic device with a high degree of freedom is quite fun to drive.

Driven by her magic power, the magic broom rushed forward like a wild horse that had run wild. Qige cheered, and her laughter like silver bells echoed on the grass.

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Sitting in the carriage heading for the Magic Academy, looking at the gorgeous manors on both sides of the lakeside avenue, the palaces inside are of different styles, but they are all extremely luxurious. It is only a few miles away from the Floating King City. It is said that the mansion here is Every inch of land is expensive, and at the gate of each manor there is a monument of their own family honor, engraved on the monument with the honor and glorious history of the family.

There are also family crests engraved on the top of the front of the monument, some badges are directly printed with a lifelike royal griffin, some badges are engraved with knight shields and long swords, and some badges are engraved with some thorns and vines. Vine and more.

Looking enviously at the exquisite buildings in the manor, some girls in long skirts can be vaguely seen walking through the corridors in the courtyard, and a magic caravan is parked in the square of the courtyard. It turns out that this is the living area of ​​the so-called upper class nobles.

Qige told me that the dukes in the Green Empire would buy a gorgeous manor here, and the heirs in line of succession among the heirs of those dukes would live in the imperial capital. In the circle of nobles in power, this is almost unwritten Provisions.

I was thinking in my heart: It turns out that these gorgeous palaces are inhabited by protons who have no freedom. Sally, the granddaughter of the Grand Duke Valerie of Sloit Province, lived here, and waited until Valerie handed down the title to her. After giving it to Jingyue Aili, Sarai was freed and was able to return to Sloit City.

I asked Qige: "Which mansion is the mansion of Duke Jingyue Allie in Sloit Province?"

"Sloit Province is the northernmost barrier of the Grimm Empire. It blocks the barbarian tribes from going south. The entire North Wind Legion is stationed in Sloit Province. The Grand Dukes of Sloit Province have all been in the Grimm Empire. Very important right to speak, look at the majestic building on the hillside..." Qige stretched out her head to identify the direction of the carriage, and then pointed along the lakeside avenue to the position close to the Fukong Mountain King City, her fingers rested on the lakeside On a rocky cliff, it was a large group of buildings with circular domes. The roofs of the colorful houses were painted with golden paint, and the flags flying on the roof were printed with the pattern of the storm bear.

"It's right there. It can be seen that the entire building complex on the cliff is the private property of Grand Duke Sloitt, but since Sally left here, the palace has not had a new owner for a long time. It was rumored that Grand Duke Jingyue belonged to the palace. The new fiancé will live here, and maybe they will get married in the imperial capital in the near future. Speaking of which, the youngest duchess in the empire controls the northern province in one hand and the North Wind Legion with an army of 80 in the other. The scenery is incomparable!" Qige said enviously when talking about Grand Duke Jingyue Aili.

I thought to myself, if the young Baron Kay hadn't planned the coup d'etat, with the resources in his hands, he could have easily obtained meritorious service in Sloit Province, and he may have been promoted to Earl by now, and he might even have He has become a marquis, but it is a pity that because of his own paranoia, he has ruined so many elite teachers of the province. The rebellion in the early spring three years ago also caused the North Wind Army to lose its vitality. Inability to take into account the real reasons for each remote town.

That Baron Kai, who wanted to prove his ability, would feel regret after death?

"Why did you react like that yesterday?" I asked casually.

"Huh?" Qige looked at me with a frown, her curved eyebrows curled up under her fair forehead, like a huge question mark drawn on her flawless face.

I was a little annoyed and complained angrily: "Pick my ears and drag me back to your laboratory all the way, do you think I'm a rabbit? It doesn't matter if the ears grow longer?"

"Hehe, when I saw you just now, I thought my eyes were hallucinating!" Qige smiled slyly.

She rested her chin on her hands, turned her head out of the window, looked at the sparkling lake, and said, "That's it. Before, I always thought and hoped that one day you would be able to wear a gorgeous magic robe and hold a thick book. The thick magic book, according to our agreement, suddenly appeared in front of me. I know that you are born with magic talent, and your mental power is much stronger than ordinary people. As long as you participate in the awakening ceremony, you will definitely become a magician. This is just waiting For so long, you have not fulfilled your promise."

"Later, Katerina waited until she was 25 years old, and you didn't show up." Qiger said with a sigh, her eyes were full of memories of the past.

"Then it's me. I agreed to wait for you. Naturally, I had to hold on, but later, under various offensives, I still compromised and accepted my fate. I thought this life would be so flat. Married Give it to a prince, become a princess, and then live a quiet life between the palace and the Academy of Magic." With a self-deprecating smile on Qige's face, she lowered her head and exhaled softly, lowered her eyelids and Said: "Who knew you would appear in front of my eyes again at this time!"

Qige's eyes were bright, she blinked, turned to stare at me and said, "You won't disappear before my eyes all of a sudden, right?"

I protested: "Hey, I have lived in El City for five years before I have obtained the right of residence in El City, become an official citizen of El City, and have the qualifications to participate in the awakening of magic. In the spring of next year, I will have the opportunity to be admitted to the Royal Academy of Magic, and it is already a year ahead of me to appear in the imperial capital..."

Then we talked about Katerina. I heard from Qiger that she was already a lieutenant in the Swordsman Battalion, and I don’t know how she got here these years.

"I sometimes send her some magic potions such as healing potions, strength potions, and troll power potions!" Qige proudly boasted to me how good the magic potions she prepared were, and said to me with a smile : "In terms of the preparation of magic ink, I still have a lot of ideas that have not been realized. Unfortunately, no one in the entire magic academy is willing to try the magic ink I made. Come and be my assistant!"

Hearing her words, my spine felt icy cold, but I couldn't refuse her invitation, which reminded me of the time when she always concocted potions ingeniously in the wasteland and drew the simplest fire-focus scroll , I would always be bombed and bruised all over my body. If it weren't for my self-healing ability, I don't know how many times I have been killed by her.

I said to myself: How dare those magicians who draw scrolls use the magic ink you prepared in the way you concoct magic potions recklessly!
Under her earnest gaze, I bit the bullet and agreed, but I told Qige that I was working as an assistant for the Yerkes scholar, and I would help her try to make it properly in my spare time. Qige readily agreed.

"And then? How did you join the Academy of Magic?..."

"I guess you won't just rely on a scroll of 'Fighting Fire' to improve the formula of the ink it needs, so that the advanced magic research institute in the imperial capital will open the door to you?" I asked Qi Greg asked.

Qige explained with a smile: "Of course it's more than that..."

With Qige by his side, the pointer of time moves forward quickly without knowing it...

(End of this chapter)