Great Nobleman

I heard Brand ask if he wanted to see Andrew.

Ernst nodded, then stood up and said:

“After all, we are old friends from the same era, and Andrew has also taken the initiative to contact me before.

It just so happens that I can go over there with you today and have a look. "

Hearing this, Brand quickly stood up.

He pulled the two ladies behind Ernst and walked out of the studio together.

Then, I recalled Ernst’s statement that he was “an old friend of the same era as the dean.”

Brand was a little curious and said:

"By the way, Grandpa Ernst, as far as I know, the lifespan of the Grand Magister seems to be at the same level as that of the dragon, right?

But why does the dean look so old but you look so young? "

Speaking of this issue, Ernst explained with a smile:

"The length of life is the end result of a complex formula affected by various internal and external variables.

This involves many issues related to the "essence of life".

[Life class] is only one of the variables that affects life span.

Andrew, who is now a junior Grand Mage, is indeed not much worse than me in the [Life Class].

But this cannot be considered alone.

In simple terms:

Life is like a burning match, and the same [life class] has similar materials and lengths.

But in the actual burning process of the match.

Under the influence of various other factors.

The flames of some matches may burn larger and the flames of some matches may burn smaller.

This leads to differences in their final duration.

Andrew and I are the same way.

It looks so much older than me now, or that I am still so young now, but it is actually the result of other factors. "

After a brief pause, Ernst was smiling and wanted to continue explaining the key points.

Celine suddenly interjected:

“Actually, it’s because grandpa got a lot of life-extending items from the elves.

For example, various accompanying products of [Tree of Life].

That's why he is now much younger than the dean! "

As soon as these words came out, Brand and Catherine looked stunned.

But Ernst shook his head a little helplessly and said:

“Little Celine, don’t interrupt my teaching.

The most important thing is not what I got, but the process by which I got it.

The stingy Elf Royal Court would not easily give away those priceless precious items.

So there is something very important.

That is wealth!

It is precisely because I have wealth that makes elves look at me.

So I can get what I want.

The reason why Andrew is so old is that, to put it bluntly, he is too poor! "

When the topic of wealth came up, Ernst changed from his previous gentleness and elegance.

Suddenly I feel full of energy!

Seeing this situation, Brand couldn't help but smile knowingly.

——A giant dragon, that’s what it is.

Chatting all the way, they also took the [Floating Platform] from the upper level of the spire to the ground.

Then follow the road full of flowers and green plants, heading towards the southern area.

After a while, they crossed the area lined with spiers and walked onto a stone bridge.

Looking ahead, I saw that the end of this stone bridge was connected to a huge floating island like a hill, surrounded by magic and elements.

Elf-style buildings are scattered on it.

Several waterfalls run from high to the edge.

A long transparent water curtain is pulled out by gravity and falls straight to the huge lake below.

——That is the floating island that once participated in the war to destroy the Undead Empire!

Since he hasn't had time to visit in the past two days, Brand couldn't help but cast a curious look.

Catherine explained from the side:

"Master, many elf mages in [Magic Hall] are studying here, and subsequent academic exchange activities will also be held here.

The rest of the visiting group should have gone in by now. "

Nodding, and after activating various spells and looking at them, Brand said with a little emotion:

"It is indeed the proud work of the elves!"

Hearing this, Celine shook her head and said:

"It just looks bluffing.

To put it bluntly, this is actually just a big flying castle.

Because of its mobility and various long-range attack methods, its offensive capabilities are indeed good.

However, its defensive capabilities, even in the era of continental war, could only be considered above average. "

Speaking of this, Ernst also nodded and added:

“Looking at it from the perspective of the current era.

The design ideas of many structures inside this floating fortress are somewhat backward.

The annual maintenance fee is also a large amount of resources and magic gold coins.

Considering that in recent times, there has been no trend of large-scale wars breaking out in the mainland.

So there is no use for it at all, and these resources and magic gold coins are all wasted!

In my opinion, it doesn't make much sense to leave it in.

In comparison, it is better to dismantle and recycle the materials directly.

Let's build a better one later if necessary.

There are still a lot of top-notch materials inside this thing that have recycling value.

However, conservative elves always think that this is an important legacy left by their ancestors, and then veto my proposal.

Until now, it is actually just a majestic-looking 'teaching area'. "

Hearing this, Brand said curiously:

"Will Grandpa Ernst also participate in the factional fights among the elves?"

Speaking of this issue, Ernst responded:

"I can't say that I actively participated. I was only occasionally invited to participate in high-level meetings of the [Magic Palace], and then occasionally expressed some opinions and suggestions.

If I had to say it, I should be a centrist who was attracted by both the reformers and the conservatives. "

While talking, they also walked across the stone bridge, stepped through the entrance, and entered the interior of the floating island.

Compared to the previous emptiness, the figures on the road inside the floating island became denser.

Elf mages wearing [Morning Star] robes were walking around.

Immediately afterwards, I found an elf mage and asked for directions.

They headed all the way to the residential area and found the dean and others who were checking in.

Seeing their arrival, the dean quickly greeted them with a smile, and then reminisced with Ernst.

Brand, on the other hand, took the two ladies to check in, and then went to the room to put down various daily necessities.

After that, Brand originally wanted to take the two ladies for a walk around the floating island.

But at this time.

Hedilin came over with a dark red dress and a brisk and delicate step.

After a brief greeting, Hedilin asked:

"Mr. Brand, does the 'checking' you said before still count for me?"

Speaking of this issue, Brand couldn't help but turn his head and look at his sister Celine.

Thinking about it carefully, it seems that this matter has gone nowhere since the conditions were raised last time?

I don’t know how the discussions between my sister Celine and this Ms. Heidilin went.

Immediately afterwards, I heard Xilin speak leisurely:

"Every time we take a shot, we want three normal-sized [Life Gemstones] as reward!"

Hearing this, Hedilin couldn't help but widen her eyes.

Then he took Celine’s arm and shook it:

"My dear Celine! You don't raise prices by sitting on the ground like this!"

Celine smiled and said:

"But who told you not to give me a positive answer last time?

I know:

You're not in a good situation right now.

The 'shield' you arranged seems to have failed to stop those fanatical suitors..."

Before he finished speaking, a loud male voice came from the window:

"Hedilyn! My love!

Your eyes are as bright as stars, taking care of my heart!

May my strong arms be your support forever! "

As soon as this familiar voice came out, Brand quickly recalled that this was the "burly elf" who appeared first when he first came to [Villanse]!

While reminiscing, Celine said with a smile and meaning:

"I heard that your father seems to be particularly fond of Mr. Dio Romano, who has extraordinary blood. He wants to..."

Before she finished speaking, Hedilin had no choice but to compromise:

"I'm all following you!"