The huge sun rising in the early morning shines on the vast fields of the Aldernan Plain. The air flows in the heat brought by the sun. The thick fog that is common in this season presents a wonderful swirling scene with the flow of air, and gradually becomes thinner in the gradually spreading mist. Three black carriages driven by puppet slaves are rolling over the newly built road and heading towards the imperial capital.

The three cars are all very common in the Tifeng shape. The double horse-driving design and the extended spacious car allow this classic model to carry more passengers and cargo, and also make it deeply loved by wealthy travelers. The blue eyes and the marks surrounding the runes on the carriage remind the travelers that the three cars are the private property of a great magician.

Three black carriages drove from west to east, carrying the cold wind and mist of early winter. The bottom of the carriage emitted a faint light blue light, and the light spread to the entire carriage, forming a thin shield that could cover the entire carriage. This thin shield blocked the outside air conditioning and kept the carriage warm and comfortable.

Mary carefully opened a narrow gap on the cover on one side of the carriage, and watched the scenery outside with a slightly desolate wilderness retreating on both sides of the road, and in the distance there was a hazy winter fog. She looked at it for a long time, but she could hardly see many pedestrians and vehicles. She could only occasionally see freight carriages hanging with some official emblems passing by: In this cold winter season, even Tifeng did not have the spare time to go out at will. On such a wide road, most of the time, only three carriages in her sight were driving.

A trace of uneasiness, but a trace of expectation surged in the young female apprentice's heart.

She finally left the dark, gloomy and terrifying mage tower, and also left the countryside. She was going to the legendary imperial capital and see another world.

Although she did not get rid of her mentor, an inexplicable sense of excitement always accompanied her. She didn't know what she was looking forward to, but she felt... her life seemed to be about to change.

“There’s nothing to see on the road this season.”

The instructor's slightly gloomy and hoarse voice suddenly came from behind. Mary was startled. She couldn't help but shivered slightly, quickly closed the window panel and sat back to her position.

The old wizard Daniel sat in the middle of the carriage, still wearing the big and thick black robe, like a lifeless sculpture, while two other apprentices sat carefully in the corner of the carriage, looking down at the Algebra in their hands.

Mary quickly glanced at her mentor. She didn't see any anger on the old monk's face, so she felt relieved.

What I felt a while ago was not an illusion, the instructor's temper has really improved a lot.

Although he still has a gloomy temperament, is still a bit mean and harsh, and still studies the creepy taboo knowledge, the old mage has not fallen into madness for a long time, and has not punished his apprentice at will for a long time.

These improvements did not completely relax Mary and other apprentices, nor did they let everyone be bold and get close to the mentor, but at least, Mary dared to take the initiative to ask some questions to her mentor: "Teacher, how long will we stay in the imperial capital?"

The old master seemed to be in a better mood today than ever before. He glanced at Mary and said casually: "Don't just follow me honestly if you don't need to."

Mary quickly lowered her head: "Yes...yes."

"Change your timid problem," the old mage looked at Mary, "It doesn't matter in front of me. Don't always tremble in front of others. You are a mage, your mentor is a great magician, and you have a status in the imperial capital."

Mary was stunned for a moment and then replied, "Yes."

"You should also pay attention," the old mage raised his voice slightly and said to the other two apprentices in the carriage, "Don't look like a countryman but don't be unscrupulous. You must have both the pride of extraordinary people and reserved, don't cause trouble for me, and be bullied."

The apprentices were stunned for a moment and nodded quickly.

The tutor was actually teaching everyone the principles of being a human being in the imperial capital, Mary thought in surprise.

After a few words, the old mage stopped talking. He took out a copper mirror from his arms and looked at it silently.

The mirror seemed to be a magical object, engraved with complex and mysterious symbols and patterns, even the smooth mirror was no exception. Mary just glanced at him quickly and turned her head quickly

The mirror was done by the instructor before he set out, but no apprentice knew what the function of the mirror was. The old mage did not allow anyone to touch the mirror, and even looked at it from a distance. Mary only knew that the instructor took out the mirror almost every day and looked at it a few times, and every time he looked at it, he would feel better after seeing it. Even his temper seemed to be changed by the mirror.

So no matter what the specific function of the mirror is, it is definitely a good thing.

Daniel didn't care what was going on in his apprentice's mind. He just looked at the mysterious symbols and patterns on the mirror seriously, immersed in the gentle sound of the waves and the pleasant spiritual relaxation, and used this to soothe his slightly tight spirit. The fact proved that the mysterious symbols given by the master were extremely effective, and even if they were transferred from the walls of the room to the small bronze mirror, the effect did not weaken at all.

With the help of these symbols and patterns, he completely relaxed, and then let his spirit permeate and sensed the situation outside.

The fog has dissipated a lot, but there is still a layer of mist covering the central area of ​​Tifeng between heaven and earth. This is the case after winter begins. Even when the sun is in full swing, there is often mist. This mist is the origin of the word "fog and moon". In the depths of the mist, the towering city walls of the imperial capital Aldernan are approaching.

How long have you been away from this city?

More than ten years or twenty years?

Daniel couldn't remember it for a while, but he knew that he had indeed left for a long time. In these ten or twenty years, he had gone from a great magician who was at the limelight in the Royal Mage Association to a self-exile, secluded and lonely black wizard. He didn't know how many people in the imperial capital remembered him, but I believe that those who excluded him, laughed at him, and even secretly harmed him would not forget...

Daniel, the great magician who is obsessed with the theory of neural interaction magic but has accomplished nothing for half his life, comes back with his master's will.

On the mist-covered streets of Alder South, three black carriages crushed the wet and flat stone roads and drove towards the direction of the Royal Mage Society.

At the moment when the huge sun passed the highest point of the sky, Daniel brought his apprentice Mary to the headquarters of the Royal Mage Society.

Other apprentices have been sent to settle their luggage and clean the residence. In Daniel's opinion, those apprentices who have been leveraging the great knowledge given by their masters for more than half a year have all been mediocre, and it is embarrassing to bring them out. Only Mary has some talent in mathematics, which can be brought out to see the world.

The solemn black exterior walls and multi-layered spires of the Royal Mage Society stand in the mist. The solemn and straight lines on the exterior wall give people the impression of a serious and old mage. The "stone-built wizard" stands at the end of the street in Aldernan in a robe. The spire on the building is the magic hat of the old mage. Daniel looked up at the roof of the headquarters of the Mage Society, and then threw the meaningless memories in his mind aside.

Mary wanted to go forward and knock on the door, but before she could take a step, she was stopped by her tutor. The young female mage from the countryside was surprised to see a slight glow floating on the surface of the dark wooden door, and then an old face appeared in the glow: "Visitor, indicate your identity."

"Daniel, Daniel Fred," said the old wizard with ease, "the last smart man in your moldy old house."

"Oh, it's so familiar, haha," the demon spirit guarding the gate laughed hoarsely, "Arrogant young man, middle-aged man, old man...a self-exiled wizard, what are you doing when you come back?"

Daniel's tone was cold and calm: "Windsor Mapel knows, go and ask her."

The black gate fell silent, and after a moment, the old face squirmed again: "President Windsor Mapel invites you to the East Tower but the girl next to you can't go in."

"Mary is my apprentice, and she can go in and tell Windsor Mapel that I am as impatient as I was back then."

This time, the gate was silent for a longer time, until Mary felt a little uneasy, she heard the incredible magic door responding: "You can come in."

The heavy magic door slowly opened, and Mary raised her legs and followed the old mage's footsteps with a heart full of curiosity and a hint of nervousness.

The gates of the Royal Mage Society headquarters closed behind them.

Following the route in memory, Daniel walked forward in this huge and complex building. The corridors and rooms were no different from what he recalled. Those dark red carpets, magic crystal lamps inlaid on the walls, complex decorative patterns on the pillars, and reliefs on the roof... These luxurious and meaningless things demonstrate the heritage of this mage association and the unrealistic taste of the extraordinary. However, in these corridors that have not changed for many years, the faces of those who come and go are very different from those in the past.

There are many people in the Mage Society, but at least half of their faces are strange. They wear luxurious robes, pointed hats or precious chariots and crowns. They hold their heads and walk slowly in the brightly lit classical corridor with extraordinary demeanor. They maintain a sense of reserve that is thousands of miles away, but they can't help but secretly look at Daniel wearing black robes and leading an inconspicuous female apprentice, swaying in the corridor.

The "sloppy" appearance of Mary and Daniel is indeed very uncommon in this solemn and luxurious building, but what is even less common is that Daniel's proud and confident posture is nowhere to be around, the old mage is wearing his robe that has not been changed for many years, and the artificial nerve cords are squirming in his robe, making a creepy friction sound. This strange and terrifying creation is extraordinary even if it is placed on most eccentric mages. It naturally attracts everyone's attention, but in these concerns, the old mage just walked forward like walking in his back garden.

Mary had never seen her mentor show this gesture.

The mages around us cast curious, concerned, questioning and scrutinizing eyes. These sights made the young female mage a little nervous and uneasy. She knew who these were. These were all outstanding talents in magic attainments and also had a high status in the mage group. They represent the respectable big figures of Tifeng's magic power, but she herself was just a low-level little mage from a small countryside. If it were normal, she would not even be qualified to walk side by side with these big figures...

"Rise your head," the instructor's voice suddenly came into his ears, causing Mary to wake up suddenly, "If you walk with your head down, I will turn your neck into a stone, so that you can't lower your head for the rest of your life."

Mary swallowed, and she looked up hard, seeing that the long corridor finally came to an end.

A wooden door with golden red patterns and running glory floating on the surface stands there.

Daniel stopped in front of the door, and Mary also stopped. The runes on the door lit up. A small crystal floated out of a hole in the door, and circled around the two of them. Then the door opened automatically.
Chapter completed!