Chapter 222 Inviting Seleu to Join
"Where can we find a magician teammate?" Budno asked worriedly.
"Yeah, we can't just add people casually." Discio sighed.
"We want to join, but they may not be willing to join!" Hector looked around and observed the adventurers in the hall, and found that most of them were a combination of high-level swordsmen and high-level magicians.
An adventuring team like theirs, comprised entirely of magic apprentices, was unheard of and unseen. Bringing them along on an adventure would be more of a burden than a help.
"Um... what tasks can magic apprentices take?" Siti pointed to a wall with dozens of rows of task signs hanging on it.
These cards have detailed mission contents written on them, such as going to the Monster Forest to collect scales of a certain monster, going to the Ergoga Desert to search for missing adventurers, escorting important people to a certain country, etc. None of them are easy tasks.
In addition, there is a threshold for accepting tasks.
For some dangerous missions, the adventure team must be equipped with a high-level swordsman or magician.
The most important point is that these tasks have a long completion cycle, ranging from half a month to several months.
The Light Team had just arrived at the Atrium for school, so it was impossible for them to take on long-term missions.
"There's even a mission to go to the Fairy Forest to collect herbs?" Angel was surprised.
The terrifying fog in the Fairy Forest means that anyone who intrudes from outside will either die or be injured. Any adventure team that dares to take the mission will basically never return.
"The reward is very generous." Amanda pointed to the number on the task card.
Siti and Hector took a closer look and shouted in unison, "Fifty thousand gold coins!"
Nasha exclaimed softly, "So many!"
Kumandi said calmly, "Fifty thousand gold coins is not a lot to buy the lives of an adventuring team."
Ace nodded. "It's not that many indeed. I heard that adventurers who go to the Fairy Forest are often wiped out."
Hector asked in confusion: "Then why are there still people issuing tasks?"
Shu Li said, "Some herbs only grow in the Fairy Forest and are irreplaceable."
For example, Efit, a very good pharmacist, had improved his skills after collaborating with Shu Li. Sometimes Shu Li would buy potions from him to study and learn from him.
Desio and Budno looked at each other.
"Why don't we..."
Shu Li used the little monster in his hand as a rag, quickly covering Disio's mouth to stop him from saying anything else.
The little elf has a bunch of the herbs required on the quest card in his storage ring. He can accept the quest, pretend to go on an adventure, and then hand in the herbs to get the reward.
However, they cannot reveal their true identities.
Because no one would believe that a magic apprentice could successfully collect herbs from the fairy forest.
If they handed in the herbs they carried with them as mission items, not to mention the reward, they would probably be investigated and questioned.
This is the simplest task for them, but they must never do it.
Disio made two "hmm" sounds and moved Farm away from his mouth.
Farmu, with an innocent look on his face, broke free from his clutches and flew back to squat on Shu Li's shoulder.
Budno covered his mouth and laughed.
Desio bared his teeth at him.
Siti looked at their interaction in confusion and asked, "What are you talking about?"
Shu Li said: "It's nothing, don't worry about them."
"Really?" Siti expressed doubt.
Ace raised his hand and pointed at a mission board on the wall and said, "Maybe we can take this mission."
"Which one?"
Immediately, everyone else looked in the direction he pointed.
Mission Name: Collecting Star Grass
Quantity: 500 plants
Location: North of Waba Canyon
Reward: 5000 gold coins
Mission deadline: ten days
"Where is Waba Canyon?" Amanda asked.
"Here." Kumandi took out a map and pointed to a dark brown icon south of the courtyard. "The Woba Grand Canyon borders the courtyard. It only takes half a day to get there by carriage from Igya City."
"Wow, that's close!" Budno said happily.
Shu Li nodded: "It's indeed close. If everything goes well, we can go back and forth in two days."
Angel stared at the reward, almost drooling. "5,000 gold coins, that's a lot!"
If ten people share it equally, each person can get 500 gold coins.
The little goblins are the best at collecting herbs!
Discio put his hands on his hips and laughed: "It turns out that doing adventure missions is more profitable than daily missions."
"Not necessarily," Kumandi calmly analyzed. "You have to be fully prepared for an adventurous mission. You could encounter danger at any time. If you're unlucky, you could even lose your life."
Nasha asked hesitantly: "Then...shouldn't we answer it?"
Ace pulled a book from his storage bag, flipped to a certain page, and said, "Xingba grass grows north of the Wobba Canyon. More precisely, it's located between the courtyard and the Wobba Canyon. There are no high-level monsters nearby, so it's suitable for beginners to collect."
Shu Li tilted her head and saw the cover of the book.
The Story of Pharmacists and Herbs
This is... the book he borrowed from the library yesterday. It actually came in handy so soon. It was really... surprising.
Farm glanced at the task board on the wall, then at the book in the hand of the "Elf King", his eyes rolling around.
"Suitable for beginners? That's great!" Dizio clapped his hands happily. "Let's choose this task!"
Kumandi looked around thoughtfully and asked, "If the task is so simple, why hasn't anyone taken it?"
At this time, the quest wall was full of adventurers. They would rather choose low-paying quests than take on higher-paying quests of collecting stargrass.
The others looked at each other, thinking that his question made sense.
"How about...we ask someone else?" Shu Li suggested.
"I'll go ask!" Angel, the community leader, raised his hand.
Soon, he raised a cute smile and asked a sexy lady. The lady was cheerful and told him the reason in a few words.
"In recent years, the Wobba Canyon has been in turmoil. Four high-level adventuring teams have disappeared for unknown reasons. The Magic Association has sent people to investigate, but they couldn't find the specific cause. In short, I advise you not to go to the Wobba Canyon unless necessary. You're so cute, it would be a shame if you lost your life."
After saying that, she playfully winked at Angel.
Although Angel is eighteen years old, she is still an underage elf with a simple mind and clear eyes. She has no idea about the charm of a queen.
"Thank you, sister." He bowed to the royal sister politely, skipped back to his team, and shared the news he had heard with his teammates.
The royal sister glanced at the group of young magic apprentices, curled her lips, and turned away.
After listening to Angel's retelling, Shu Li and others suddenly understood.
"No wonder no one takes the job even though the reward is so high!" Desio sighed.
"So do we give up?" Amanda asked.
"I always feel like it's a pity to give up." Budno bit his fingers unwillingly.
Nasha frowned and asked, "Did we forget something?"
"What?" Hector looked at her in surprise.
Nasha pointed to the registration office window and said, "Our team hasn't registered yet."
After she reminded them, the others suddenly remembered that their team was missing a magician, otherwise they could not register as an adventure team.
I was so busy discussing the task that I overlooked such an important matter.
"Without a magician, nothing can be done." Discio pulled his hair in frustration.
Shu Li thought for a moment and said, "Let's go back to the academy and ask. Maybe there are magicians willing to join our team."
Kumandi's eyes gleamed. "You can also ask a magic instructor for help."
For example, Ilio.
Amanda high-fived, her eyes sparkling as she said, "Yeah, we can ask Zephyr!"
It's just a name anyway, so it doesn't matter who I find.
Having made up their minds, Team Light excitedly left the Adventurer's Guild and prepared to return to the Magic Academy.
Stepping out of the gate and walking towards the bus stop, Shu Li suddenly spotted the magic swordsman in front of the bus stop.
"Seleu!" He shouted, catching the attention of the magic swordsman, and waved happily.
Seleucan parted ways with Harris and prepared to go to the arena when he suddenly heard a familiar voice. He turned around in confusion and saw a black-haired magic apprentice waving at him happily, and behind him were nine magic apprentices.
Is it them?
Seleu watched them approach in silence.
"Seleu is a high-level magician!" Angel said as he walked.
"But he's also the school's discipline officer," Budno whispered. He was still terrified when he recalled how Seryu had beaten Luvisi to death after the match yesterday.
Siti, Nasha, Hector, Amanda, and Disio all showed expressions of horror.
"He is a high-level magician." Angel repeated.
Although Seryuu is a little scary, it's okay as long as it doesn't violate school rules.
Kumandi said seriously, "He is very strong."
His swordsmanship surpasses his magic.
Shu Li turned around and said, "Let's try to convince him!"
A ready-made magician would be a waste if not used.
Soon, the group walked up to Seryuu and greeted him warmly.
Seleu responded one by one, looking at them calmly.
"Seriu, would you like to join our team?" Shu Li said straight to the point without any further ado, "We want to register as an adventure team, and we're in need of a magician teammate."
Upon hearing this, Seleu showed a look of surprise on his handsome face.
A group of magic apprentices who had just registered at the academy and hadn't started formal classes yet were actually going to form an adventure team?
Are all young people nowadays so radical?
"Is it okay?" Shu Li clasped her hands together, her delicate face full of hope.
The other members of Team Light looked at him with piercing eyes.
Facing ten energetic young men, Seleu remained silent for a moment, frowning and saying, "I cannot leave the courtyard."
"Ah?" Shu Li was stunned.
What's the meaning?
The others were also confused.
Seryu looked at the black-haired boy calmly and explained in a gentle tone: "For some reasons, I cannot leave the courtyard, so I'm sorry... I can't join your adventuring team."
As the wanted Prince Cecilia, he can only stay in the atrium to be safe. Otherwise, once he loses the protection of the atrium, he will be hunted down by the Black Knights again.
Adventure...what an exciting word.
However, from the time he came to the atrium at the age of fourteen until now, eighteen years have passed, and he has never had any thrilling adventure.
In the past, some classmates had invited him to join an adventure team, but he had to decline due to his own reasons.
As a result, he was labeled as a loner.
Shu Li was not discouraged and said with a bright smile: "It's okay, Seryu, you just need to put a name on it and help us register as an adventure team."
"Yes, yes. You don't have to take any risks." Angel continued, "As long as you help, we will give you 20% of the reward after we complete the task."
Seryu frowned slightly: "Are you short of money?"
Are daily tasks no longer enough for them?
"Yes, we are very poor." Shu Li and his friends nodded heavily.
Siti, Nasha and Hector, who were not poor, hesitated for a moment and then nodded.
Seryu said, "The first year's tuition is free for freshmen."
"I know that." Shu Li stretched out his fingers and counted. "Although tuition is free, daily necessities are still necessary. As your magic level increases, there will be many additional expenses, such as high-level magic wands, herbs, and magic stones... Anyway, there are so many places where money is needed!"
"Besides, I also want to raise a contracted beast." He held Farm and handed it to Seryu.
Farm cooperated very well and put on a pitiful expression.
After showing off his contracted beast, Shu Li said with a firm look, "We have grown up and must learn to be self-reliant."
Seryu had mixed feelings. Looking at the black-haired boy in front of him, he couldn't help but think of his past self.
The fourteen-year-old fled with Harris and arrived in the courtyard with nothing. Although his tuition was free, he had to earn money to pay for Harris's medical treatment.
The young man in front of me is a poor mountain villager. How similar is his current situation to my own back then?
With a faint sigh, Seleu agreed.
Shu Li opened her eyes wide in surprise: "Really?"
Seryu nodded: "Yes, I can help you register as an official adventuring team."
"Wow! Thank you so much!" Shu Li cheered and threw Farm happily.
Farm was dizzy, spread his wings and hovered in the air.
The others were also very excited and thanked Seleucus.
"Let's register without further ado!" Shu Li was afraid that Seryu would go back on his word, so he took his hand and walked towards the Adventurer's Association.
Ace followed behind, his eyes fixed on their clasped hands.
Seleu was secretly surprised.
As a swordsman, his reaction speed was far beyond that of ordinary people. When the young man stretched out his hand, he was unable to dodge and was grabbed by the wrist.
Shu Li was completely unaware, and only let go after Laserius entered the Adventurer's Guild.
Half an hour later, the adventure team, Team Light, emerged.
Shu Li looked at the badge representing the adventure team over and over again, and was so happy that he couldn't close his mouth.
Now they are a level 0 adventure team, with pure white crystals inlaid on their badges. After completing tasks and gaining points, they can level up, and the crystals on the badges will change color as their levels change.
There are ten levels of adventure teams, and the higher you go, the more points you need.
Currently, there are less than one hundred adventure teams that have reached level ten in the entire continent.
"Let's go and take the mission." Shu Li waved his hand generously and took his friends to find the staff who issued the missions, which attracted other adventurers in the hall to look back frequently.
Kumandi and Ace looked calm and did not join them.
Seleu held the adventure team badge between his fingers, rubbing it repeatedly, and ripples appeared in his heart.
It's amazing that he also has the opportunity to become a member of the adventure team.
Although it was just a title, I actually got the adventure team badge.
"What mission are you going to take?" he asked Ace.
Among Team Light, only Ace looks the most stable.
Ace raised his hand and pointed to the task bar, saying, "Go to the Wobba Canyon to collect Xingba grass."
Seryu was startled, looked at the information on the task card, frowned and said, "Change it."
Ace asked, "Why?"
Seleu said solemnly, "The Woba Canyon is very dangerous. Four level six adventuring teams have disappeared in the past three years."
Ace smiled and said, "We've inquired about this matter. All the missing adventure teams disappeared in the canyon below 5,000 meters. The star grass grows in the north of the canyon, near the courtyard. As long as we are careful, we will be fine."
Seleu looked at him sharply.
There is no doubt that this is a young man with outstanding appearance and temperament, with brilliant golden hair and emerald eyes.
Seleucus had lived for thirty-two years and had never seen another person with similar hair and eye color.
His temperament was very unique, possessing an extraordinary dignity and holiness, which reminded Seleu of the black-haired elf he had met in his youth.
However, Seleu could be sure that the other party was a genuine human being.
"I suggest you don't take this mission." Seryuu gave a final persuasion, "It's too dangerous."
Ace said: "If an adventure team doesn't take risks, it can't be called an adventure team."
This was a tongue twister-like sentence that left Seryu stunned.
Kumandi, who was standing nearby and listening to their conversation, said, "Ace is right."
The little fairies leaving the Fairy Forest to come to the mainland for training is itself full of adventure.
Moreover, six of the Light Team members are not real magic apprentices, so there is no need to worry if something unexpected happens.
The four magicians and two great wizards are not just for show. With the addition of a contracted beast that can devour a third-level magical beast, their strength is no less than that of a fifth-level adventure team.
Seryu remained silent, watching Shuli return happily with his friends holding the mission card.
"Look, the mission card!" Shu Li raised the metal card in his hand and grinned happily.
Ace looked at him gently, a smile in his eyes.
Disceo rubbed his hands and said, "Let's set a specific time to go to the Waba Canyon!"
Angel said, "The magic academy starts tomorrow, so it's definitely too late today."
Ace said: "It's the weekend, there are two days off."
Shu Li took the task card back from Farmu, put it in his storage bag, and decided, "Then set it for the weekend!"
"Great!" The others agreed with both hands.
As Seleu looked at the joyful young people, his heart, which had been silent for more than ten years, gradually revived.
Once upon a time, he was as high-spirited as they were, recklessly squandering his youth and facing difficulties fearlessly.
However, a deep hatred for his sister had bound him in his heart, and he had been hiding in the courtyard for so many years, not daring to go beyond the boundaries. When he learned that his sister was still alive, he was overjoyed but did not dare to leave the courtyard to see her.
On the other hand, his sister was in the same situation as him, but she ignored the wanted order and relied on her own abilities to travel across the continent, preparing for revenge.
Seleu stared down at his hands, a hint of confusion in his usually cold eyes.
What efforts have I made over the years?
Apart from improving his strength, he seems to have accomplished nothing and doesn't even have the courage to take risks.
If he can't find the Sword of Carlos in his lifetime, will he stay in the courtyard forever?
Seryu suddenly clenched his fingers, his eyes determined, and he looked up at Shu Li and said, "I'll go with you guys this weekend."
"Huh?" Shu Li was stunned.
"Huh, huh, huh?" The others were surprised.
"Um... didn't you say we can't leave the courtyard?" Hector asked cautiously.
"The area where the stargrass grows is close to the courtyard. As long as we return within two days, we'll be fine." Seryu said, "Since I've joined the adventuring team, I'm part of the team."
He was really worried about these innocent teenagers going to Wobba Canyon. If anything happened, he would be blamed.
Besides, the Black Knight had only been away from the atrium for a day or two, so he didn't notice it so quickly.
Shu Li was overjoyed and excitedly shook Seryu's hand, saying sincerely: "Seryu, welcome to Team Light!"
Becoming a member of Team Light means being a true companion.
Seryu was stunned for a moment, his heart beating faster. He suppressed the urge to sing and nodded seriously.
The adventure team was successfully registered and the mission was received. Shu Li and others left the Adventurer's Association in high spirits.
Walking down the street, Shu Li asked Seryu, "Shall we go back to the academy together?"
Seryu shook his head: "I need to go to the arena."
"Arena?" The goblins' eyes lit up and they showed curious expressions.
Twenty minutes later, Team Light stood in front of a magnificent building, looking around curiously. They saw the words "Arena" written on the top of the building in the common language used on the mainland, and their hearts were filled with emotion.
Is this where the Seryuu compete in competitions?
On the way over, Seleu explained the rules of the arena to them in detail.
The arena is divided into the Swordsman Hall and the Magic Hall.
Swordsmen compete in the Swordsman Hall, and magicians compete in the Magic Hall.
There is no level restriction in the Swordsman Hall, and all swordsman apprentices can participate in the competition. However, the Magic Hall is relatively strict, and contestants must be official magicians.
It was simply because the magic apprentices and trainee magicians took too long to chant spells and their standing fighting style was totally unspectacular and failed to attract audiences.
The arena is not in the business of losing money.
Seleu is a magic swordsman who is proficient in both magic and swordsmanship.
In order to earn money to treat Harris's illness, he became a swordsman's apprentice and then embarked on the path of participating in competitive competitions.
At the beginning, I lost more than I won, but as my swordsmanship level improved, I won more and more.
As a perennial winner in the arena, Seleu receives challenges every week.
Today, he went to the arena because two great swordsmen issued a challenge.
The two challengers bet a total of 10,000 gold coins. Seleu would never miss a chance to earn extra money.
“I didn’t know you could make money this way!”
The goblins and the little dragon were moved.
They all know swordsmanship and their strength is comparable to that of a great swordsman. They are sure to win in any competition!
Seryu said, "The money in the arena is not easy to make."
Each player has to pay a deposit for each match. If they win, they forfeit their opponent's deposit, and if they lose, they give their opponent's deposit back.
As for how much gold coins to bet, it is decided by the players themselves.
For example, the two contestants who challenged Seleu this time had to pay 5,000 gold coins each to invite Seleu to come down and compete with them.
This shows how high Seleucus's reputation in the arena was.
Shu Li and others followed Seryuu into the gate of the Swordsman Hall and immediately felt a sharp sword energy coming towards them.
Most of the people in the hall were swordsmen, all of them wearing gorgeous armor, with long swords hanging at their waists, looking majestic.
When Seleu, wearing a magic robe, walked in with a group of magic apprentices, the swordsmen all looked at them with sharp eyes.
Hector, Siti, and Nasha were horrified by their gazes and couldn't help but tighten their magic wands in their hands.
The goblins and the little dragon immediately became alert and glared back unwillingly.
Ace looked calm and walked at the end leisurely.
Seleu felt the tension of his teammates and suddenly released a domineering sword energy, sternly warning the swordsmen around him.
Soon, the pressure on Team Light dropped sharply.
Seryu was about to participate in two competitions. After taking Shu Li and others to the audience seats, he turned around and went to the locker room to change clothes.
The tickets Shu Li and others bought were in the front row, which provided a wide view and were excellent seats for watching the game.
Surrounded by swordsmen, the ten magic apprentices seemed out of place.
However, Shu Li didn't care. They came here to observe and learn, and to prepare for future competitions.
The more money-making things, the better.
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