Accepting disciples
"How about you send a chef who can make desserts and someone who can do accounting? We can start a business together and split the profits 50-50." Todd proposed a third plan.
This plan makes the biggest concessions. The kitchen is handed over to Elena, and the account books are handed over to Elena. With these two things, Elena can control the dessert shop business even if she is not in the royal capital.
Elena nodded with satisfaction. Good, she liked this plan.
However, "I want a 6:4 split, 6 for me and 4 for you." Elena put forward her conditions.
Todd was about to be happy when he saw the Viscountess nodded, but then he heard about the 6:4 split.
Todd sincerely advised, "I'm not bullying you by splitting the profits 50-50. You provided the recipes, the chef, and the accountant, but finding a suitable store, obtaining the necessary documents, advertising in upper-class circles, and managing the staff are all things that require my time and effort. I'm not taking this 50% for nothing."
Todd added, "And I'm planning to sell juice and nuts in the dessert shop. I have a long-term supplier for these, so I can get the lowest prices. These are also my investments."
Elena looked at Todd and felt that he was more like a businessman than a musician.
Perhaps, music is just his hobby, and making money is his true love.
Unfortunately, making money is also her true love.
Elena shook her head mercilessly: "No, I think 6:40 is appropriate."
Todd continued to persuade.
Elena said first, "I can come here often. I can also bring fruits and nuts. The price won't be higher than your supplier's. It might even be cheaper. Moreover, if I come up with a new dessert, I can make sure it's available in the store right away. There's no wasting any time."
Todd was surprised: "Will you come to the capital often?"
Elena smiled and nodded. "The territory I govern will soon establish a two-way teleportation array with the Royal Magic Academy. Once the teleportation array is completed, I will be able to come here more often."
"Really?" Todd was shocked. "Your territory actually established a teleportation array with the Royal Magic Academy?"
This is a big deal. Although the Royal Magic Academy will agree to build a teleportation array as long as the teachers and students contribute funds, the teleportation array is very expensive and not something ordinary nobles can afford.
According to rumors, the price of the teleportation array, just the magic materials used in its construction, starts at 30 gold coins for one side of the array. 30 gold coins for one side, and 60 gold coins for both sides. Moreover, the teleportation array cannot be built by an ordinary wizard. It must be built by a high-level wizard or above. And if you want to build a high-level wizard, you can't do it without 10 or 20 gold coins.
So, just considering the cost, the cheapest one would cost 70 or 80 gold coins, and if you want to build a complete one, there is no upper limit.
Buniel and Todd looked at Elena more seriously.
Elena still smiled calmly: "Yes, the application has been approved, and it should be built in a few days."
The eyes of Bunier and Todd suddenly became hot. Who wouldn't want to be friends with such a wealthy person?
Todd's eyes were burning with complexity. Since the teleportation array was about to be built, what she had just said, that she would only stay in the capital for two months and could only apologize, was just a test of his sincerity.
Tsk, she's so scheming at such a young age. This Viscountess is no ordinary lady.
Having made up his mind, Todd extended his hand like a gentleman: "Miss Viscount, it's a pleasure to work with you. I agree to your request."
Elena shook his hand back: "Happy cooperation."
It's a great deal to attend a social concert and close a long-term business deal.
A few days later, on the 14th day after Leopold started building the teleportation array, the two-way teleportation array between the Royal Magic Academy and the town of Fussen was successfully built.
Elena stood excitedly in front of the teleportation array. On the left and right of the teleportation array stood a straight pillar engraved with symbols and lines, forming a virtual door. On the ground was a circle of activated magic circle shining with colorful light.
This was her first time passing through a teleportation array in the true sense.
Not in the game, but in reality.
Elena looked up at Leopold, who smiled at her and encouraged her: "Don't worry, the teleportation array is very safe and stable. Believe me, we will be there in a blink of an eye. It won't be uncomfortable."
Believing in the great wizard's strength, Elena nodded heavily, lifted the hem of her skirt slightly, and stepped into the teleportation array.
A dazzling white light enveloped her. Elena closed her eyes in the strong light, and then she felt a slight sense of weightlessness, just like taking an elevator. However, after two seconds, the feeling of weightlessness disappeared, and the white light also disappeared.
Elena opened her eyes and saw familiar people standing not far away, including the old housekeeper, the financial officer, the agricultural officer, the forestry officer, etc.
"Welcome back, Miss Viscount." Everyone bowed to her.
Elena smiled happily: "Everyone, long time no see."
After Elena stepped out of the teleportation array, a strong light burst out from the teleportation array again. Two seconds later, Leopold also came over.
Leopold came over and said, "We're running out of time. This teleportation array is too small. We can only teleport one person at a time."
Then he looked at Elena.
Elena has gotten to know Leopold a little better these days. "How much extra money will it cost to expand and upgrade?"
"It requires 50 gold coins, but gold coins are secondary. The main thing is that high-end space materials are always in short supply, and you may not be able to buy them even if you have money. I heard that your business is quite big, so why don't you send someone to help find them?" Leopold said.
When Leopold made the budget before, he only made a budget for a basic version of the teleportation array, and even kept his own salary to the lowest level.
Later, Leopold came to the town of Fussen several times. After learning about Elena's specific business, he realized that the teleportation array he made was too small. It should be made bigger and better. In this way, not only people can pass through, but also bulk goods can pass through. This can save Elena's business a lot of transportation costs.
Leopold expressed his thoughts.
Elena immediately agreed: "Okay, teacher, please write down the name of the material and I will ask someone to help find it."
"Teacher?" Leopold was surprised. He didn't expect such a surprise. "You called me teacher?"
Elena solemnly bowed to him as a disciple and said, "I have never forgotten our previous agreement. If you are willing to follow me back to the territory, I will become your disciple."
Leopold has built the two-way teleportation array, and his part of the agreement has been completed. Now it is her turn to complete her part of the agreement.
"Ha, hahahaha, hahahahahahaha." Leopold laughed happily and louder, and later even grabbed her wrist directly, "Come on, let's go back. I'll find someone to witness us. I want to officially accept you as my apprentice."
"Ah?" Elena didn't expect Leopold to be so impatient. She had just changed her tone and called him teacher, and he was already looking for someone to witness his acceptance as his disciple?
Leopold pushed Elena into the teleportation array in a hurry, and two seconds later he also jumped into the teleportation array.
The officials standing by to greet the lord said: ...
Elena, who had just returned to the territory, was dragged back to the Royal Magic Academy: ...
Leopold, impetuous, grabbed her wrist again and said, "Let's go."
Then he waved his hand, and the wind came from the ground, carrying the two of them flying forward.
When Elena's feet returned to the ground, she and Leopold were standing in front of a tall, steeple-shaped tower.
"Where is this?" Elena raised her head high and looked at the tower. "It's so high. Is this the Mage Tower?"
Leopold was in a very good mood: "Yes, this is the dean's wizard tower."
Elena exclaimed in surprise, then immediately raised her hand to cover her mouth. She asked softly, "Is the dean a legendary wizard? A demigod?"
She didn't know much about the high-level figures in this world, and it was impossible for her to come into contact with them under normal circumstances, so she could only guess based on past experience. Since there was a mage tower, she would guess that it was at a high level.
Leopold raised his chin proudly. "Yes, there are only seven demigods in the entire continent. The dean is one of them, and he is also the only demigod in the empire."
"Wow." Elena exclaimed in delight, then asked, "What about the other six? Are there any titles above demigod?"
"Above demigods are angels and true gods. Angels and true gods are in the scriptures and temples of the three major churches." Leopold said in a calm tone and with a cold expression.
"Oh." Elena didn't know if he had any other meaning, so she could only say "oh" dryly.
Leopold suddenly laughed again and continued, "Let me briefly introduce you to the seven demigods. First, there are the popes of the three major churches. They possess divine artifacts. These three are considered the first tier among the seven demigods. The other four are Cardinal Ulysses of the Church of the Radiance of Life, Cardinal Aubrey of the Church of the Serenity of Night, our dean, and the epic knight Alfred."
Elena made a list in her mind while listening, and then asked: "Hey, what about the Church of the Lord of Light? Isn't there a second demigod?" The other two churches both have two demigods.
Leopold nodded. "Yes, the Church of the Lord of Light does not yet have a cardinal."
Elena said, "Oh," as if she understood: "So, only by reaching the level of demigod can one be promoted to a cardinal of the church?"
"Yes, those who have not reached the demigod level can only be called archbishops, and the cardinal is usually the next pope." Leopold explained the last sentence to Elena in a low voice.
Elena nodded vigorously, understanding.
After clarifying these questions, Elena had a new question: "Among the seven demigods, only one is an epic knight? The others are all mages?"
Leopold didn't elaborate, only offering a conclusion: "Based on past experience, it's easier for knights to advance in the early to mid-game, while it's easier for mages to advance in the mid- to late-game. As for why, it might be fate."
Elena was confused: "Oh, so that's it."
"Are you done talking? Would you like to come in and sit down?" A powerful voice suddenly sounded, as loud as a loudspeaker, which scared Elena.
Elena looked at Leopold nervously: "Who is it? Is it the dean?" The dean is the principal. She has been a poor student for many years and is so afraid of seeing the principal.
Leopold gave her a reassuring look. "This is the spirit of the Mage Tower. It means no harm. It just wants us to come in and sit down. It's very hospitable."
Taring? Elena exhaled. "I was so scared! I thought the dean thought we were too noisy chatting here."
Leopold walked towards the tower door. "Hey, Matt, long time no see. How are you?"
A whale appeared on the tower gate, swimming slowly: "I'm fine, Leopold, who is the girl behind you?"
"This is my soon-to-be-accepted disciple. Her name is Elena." Leopold turned and waved at Elena. "Elena, come here and say hello to Matt."
Elena stepped forward and saluted Matt with perfect manners: "Hello, I'm Elena, nice to meet you."
"Hello, little girl, I'm Matt, welcome." The whale swam in a circle. "You're already a low-level mage at such a young age, little girl. You have great talent."
Before Elena could say anything, Leopold said proudly, "Of course, that's why I accepted her as my disciple."
The whale flicked its tail, and the tower door opened. "Come in, my guests."
Stepping into the tower gate, Elena looked at everything in the tower curiously.
It was different from what Elena had imagined, and also different from the TV shows, movies, novels, and anime she had seen.
Multiple layers of magic lamps hung high above the head, illuminating the tower as bright as day.
Although the walls and slabs are made of stone, they have the texture of marble. Not only are the patterns beautiful, but they are also so bright that you can see your reflection in them.
Everything in the tower is arranged very neatly, so neatly that you can tell at a glance that the owner has obsessive-compulsive disorder.
Moreover, apart from the curtains, there were no textiles of cloth, silk, or velvet, that is, no tapestries, no carpets, no tablecloths.
The owner is definitely a mysophobia, a severe one at that.
Only people with severe mysophobia cannot tolerate fabrics that attract dust.
Oh, there are also asthma patients, but the dean is a legendary wizard, his physique is so strong that it is inhuman, he will definitely not have asthma.
So, the dean has severe mysophobia.
Before they even met, Elena had already established in her mind that the dean was an obsessive-compulsive and severe mysophobe.
"Leopold, what do you want to talk to me about?" A gentle voice sounded from above his head.
Elena looked up, but saw no one.
Leopold suppressed all his emotions from the moment he stepped into the tower, until he heard the voice, when an expression of joy and respect emerged.
"Dean, I am about to accept this child as my disciple. I would like to ask you to be a witness and witness this ceremony." Leopold said respectfully.
A gentle voice spoke again: "Who is this child?"
Leopold said, "She is Viscount Field, and she is fifteen years old."
"She's only 15? A 15-year-old low-level mage. Hmm, what's her elemental affinity and elemental control?"
"Double S, all French double S." When talking about this, Leopold still couldn't hide his excitement.
A figure suddenly appeared in front of Elena.
Huh, Elena took a big step back in shock.
An old man who looked and dressed very much like Gandalf, but with far fewer wrinkles, stared at Elena with lightning eyes: "I want to test it myself."
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