Master of Spells from Faerun

Chapter 35 The Secret and Parting

The mournful voice of the red-haired woman came like flowing water: "My name is Jahila Kestel Harp, and I was one of the seven apprentices Hellast took in that year. At first, my teacher was normal, until I moved into this underground cave, everything changed."

She paused, then continued: "His character became more and more extreme, crazy, catching all kinds of monsters, and commanding these monsters to go out to hunt all kinds of creatures from time to time, the rest of the disciples thought it was only temporary, and still followed him. Only I, foresaw that his madness was an incurable terminal disease. As long as he was still in this underground cave, he would never be able to return to normal!
So, I found a chance, escaped here, returned to the surface and started my own life, and received the gift of the goddess, I became a missionary mage, but that terrible lunatic did not intend to let me go, he captured me back and imprisoned me in the Bloody Hand Castle.

Fortunately, I escaped again, but the entire cave has been covered by an extremely powerful mystical barrier, and I have long been unable to escape. In order to avoid him, I sealed myself in the rock and became a spirit body. In these long years, I have often seen adventurers like you in danger. Fortunately, I still have some magic power left, which can save you. "

Imrik said gratefully after hearing this: "Thank you, great lady, your kindness shines like a torch on this dark underground world. Is there anything we can do to help you?"

Jerome nodded hurriedly after hearing this: "Yes, ma'am, let us help you defeat Helast, and end your fate of wandering here forever."

Hearing Jerome's self-deprecating words, the red-haired woman tried her best not to show contempt. She said softly, "Children, your strength is too weak and you still need to hone it. Go, get out of here, wait until one day, you will be promoted to senior professionals, and come here to help me, solve the nightmare of this Waterdeep City, and bring peace to the kind people. Before that, I will do my best here to prevent Helast from harming innocent people."

Hearing the red-haired woman's sincere words, Jerome patted his chest and said, "I swear in the name of Lathander, respected lady, I will definitely come back here to help you eradicate the evil!"

The red-haired woman nodded in satisfaction, and looked at the rest of the people. Imrik also said at this time: "Dear lady, your kindness makes me feel ashamed. I promise, I will do my best to help you defeat Helast in the future."

The red-haired woman was overjoyed when she heard this. Among all the people here, she was most optimistic about this dragonborn paladin and mage, especially this mage, who was exposed to three-ring spells at such a young age, must be a lucky one with extraordinary talents, and has a bright future in the future.

In fact, for many years, she has been coaxing piles of adventurers in the same way. Once she sees potential seedlings, she will direct and act in a good show, and then sell hard tricks, so that these simple adventurers promise her to help her when she becomes a senior adventurer in the future. In fact, some people have tried to come back to help her, but unfortunately, they are too weak to meet her requirements.

After getting everyone's promise, the red-haired lady was in a good mood, and with a wave of her hand, she teleported them to the gate of the ruins of the Arcane Academy on the ground floor.

Everyone looked at each other in a trance. The exciting experience just like a roller coaster made them not come back to their senses until now.

"Then, what should we do now?" Everyone looked at each other.

"Leave here first. You have also heard Ms. Jaheira say that this place will be more dangerous, and it is not suitable to stay for a long time." Imrik suggested.

Of course, the truth is that he always feels that the red-haired woman is plotting against him and others, and he just wants to get out of here quickly.

Everyone nodded in agreement after hearing this, and the group went back to the shaft again, handed over six gold coins and returned to the surface.

After a few days of hard travel, the dwarf Zack proposed that everyone have a drink in the tavern to celebrate, and everyone agreed.

"Boss! Have a glass of dwarven beer! Three more glasses of mixed wine!" shouted Zack the dwarf.

The paladin firmly stated that he would not drink at all, and took the milk to replace the wine with milk. Everyone clinked glasses and downed the cool drink in one gulp.

"It's cool! Sure enough, a glass of beer is the best after hard work!" said the dwarf Zach, stroking his belly.

Hamlein put down his glass and said, "Take it easy, don't drink up all your money."

The dwarf Zack blew his beard and stared: "Are you kidding me, how can I drink so much money!"

Then, realizing that his voice might be too loud, he whispered again: "When I sell that broken shield, I can share more than 3000 gold coins anyway."

Domila laughed out loud after hearing this, and said seriously as if thinking of something: "Seriously, what should we do next?"

Jerome thought for a while and said, "Of course, continue to take risks and hone yourself. Don't forget, Ms. Jeheira is still waiting for us to save her!"

Everyone nodded, and Imrik suddenly said: "From now on, I will not go with you for the time being. I need a period of time to study magic and improve myself. Taking risks will not help me. Let's meet again on today next year."

Everyone nodded, and Jerome patted the shoulder of the black-robed mage reluctantly and said, "Be careful, Xiaoyi, we will come back to you on this day next year. Don't forget, you will always be a member of the Dragonlance Adventure Group! Haha."

That day, everyone was drunk and restrained like Jerome, and later they all joined the ranks of the crowd. When everyone woke up the next morning, the figure of the black-robed mage had disappeared into the morning mist.

Imrik returned to the high-end hotel he rented. The original purpose was to collect enough money to buy real estate in the North District, but because the most valuable long sword was taken away by the paladins, each person could only get more than 3000 gold coins. Although it was a huge sum of money, it was still not enough for mages.

The small black wooden shield is with the members of the Dragonlance Adventure Group. After they finish processing it, it will be stored in the Woking Bank, and Imrik will pick it up in person.

Vol'jin is the goddess of commerce in Faerun. Her church has launched banking services, storing gold coins for customers and withdrawing them from Vol'jin temples all over Faerun. However, unlike banks on Earth, Vol'jin not only has no interest, but also charges three points for storage every year.

"It seems that we still have to go back to our old business and sell scrolls." Imrik sighed.

In the next few days, he will stay in the hotel and try his best to copy the scrolls.

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