Leopold
After seeing off Mr. and Mrs. Bunnier, Elena happily spun around.
She discovered a new business item.
Since cakes and milk tea are so popular, she could open a cake shop.
"Okay, stop walking around and get ready to go." Leonard, who didn't want to face social formalities, came down from upstairs and saw Elena walking around in circles at a glance.
What a little girl.
"Okay." Elena raised her bright smile and shouted loudly.
Leonard was amused by her smile, and an indescribable emotion welled up in his heart. It seemed like pure joy, or like looking at a cute little pet.
He raised his hand and rubbed the top of Elena's head: "So happy?"
Elena slapped his mischievous hand away and quickly ran to the mirror to fix her hair, muttering as she did so: "My head can be cut off, blood can be shed, but my hair can't be messed up, okay? Don't mess with other people's hair casually, understand?"
Leonard: ...Tsk, a bad habit of a noble lady.
"Be a gentleman to a lady, understand?" Seeing that Leonard didn't respond for a long time, Elena glanced at him.
"I understand, I understand. I won't dare to do it again." Leonard raised his hands in surrender.
What can I do? Should I argue with her over such a small matter? Never mind, even if she is right.
Seeing Leonard give in, Elena felt even more proud. However, she was not the type to hold on to trivial matters, so she turned around and ordered the servants to prepare the carriage.
The carriage was ready, and the takeaway food was also ready for delivery. Elena told Leonard to bring the food box, and the two of them got on the carriage and set off.
Their destination was the Royal Academy of Magic.
The Royal Magic Academy was not in the capital, but outside the city. The carriage galloped steadily through the long streets, crossed half of the capital, and rushed out of the city gate. After another half an hour of driving, it finally arrived at the Royal Magic Academy.
Leonard jumped out of the car, turned around and reached out to help Elena get out.
Elena got out of the car and looked up at the tall and solemn school gate: "This gate is so high."
It looks like it's about five stories high.
"It's the Royal Academy after all, so it needs to be grand." Leonard turned around, took the lunch box from the carriage, and walked towards the school gate. "Come on, let's go in."
Leonard led the way, and Elena followed behind.
When we arrived at the school gate, we saw a huge stone man three meters tall standing on each side of the gate. One stone man was holding a huge axe and the other was holding a long shield, forming a guarding posture.
Sensing someone approaching, the gray-white stone eyes of the two stone men began to turn red, and later emitted red light. Four eyes, four beams of red light, it looked a bit scary.
Leonard raised his right hand and waved it in one of the beams of red light.
Below the huge school gate, a normal-sized door opened.
Is this a scan code login?
Is that huge school gate just for decoration?
Elena looked at this scene in surprise, and two question marks popped up in her mind at the same time.
"Hurry up and catch up." Leonard turned around and shouted.
"Oh." Elena hurried to catch up.
"Just keep up, forget it, you stand in front of me," Leonard said.
Elena walked obediently in front of Leonard.
Then the two of them stepped into the small door almost at the same time.
After the two of them entered, the small door closed immediately.
Is this the big one with the small one when checking tickets to enter the station? Elena looked at the closed small door and couldn't help but think of this.
A warm breeze blew by.
Elena's attention was instantly drawn back.
This wind is quite warm?
It is winter now. Although Elena is a low-level mage and is not afraid of the cold due to her greatly improved physical condition, she still feels quite comfortable when being blown by the warm breeze.
Elena looked up and looked around. Unlike the withered grass and trees outside, the trees and grass here looked lush and green.
Is this central heating? A giant greenhouse?
"There's a large magic circle in the academy. Four seasons like spring is a basic operation. Don't be surprised." Leonard looked at the puzzled expression on Elena's face and explained to her with a smile.
Elena raised her beautiful long eyebrows: "Rich!"
Leonard turned his head and said, "Let's keep going."
The two were walking on a straight road.
After walking for ten minutes, a public carriage came galloping up the road.
Elena's eyes lit up and she immediately waved.
The carriage stopped, and the coachman lowered his head and said to her, "The fee is a flat fee of 50 copper coins per person, no matter where you go."
50 copper coins per person? No matter where you go?
It's so expensive, much more expensive than the operating price of the public carriage in the royal capital.
Elena was a little hesitant and a little distressed.
Wait, what is she feeling sad about?
She wasn't such a stingy person before. Could it be that after being poor here for a few months, she has become so miserly?
No, now she has money, isn't it just 50 copper coins per person and 1 silver coin for two people? She gave it.
In just a few seconds, Elena went through a complex emotional transition and made a decision.
Just as she was about to hand over a silver coin, Leonard stopped Elena and said, "We're almost there. It'll only take another ten minutes. Don't waste your money."
Elena resolutely picked up the silver coin and handed it to the groom: "Thank you, both of you."
Elena stepped into the car door and turned to call Leonard: "Leonard, come in quickly."
Leonard looked helpless: "Here I come."
After getting on the carriage, Elena looked for a seat. To her surprise, the carriage was empty.
"Is there no one taking the carriage?" Elena asked Leonard after picking a seat and sitting down.
Leonard sat next to her and said, "The carriage is too slow. We might as well use Wind Walk."
"Can Wind Walk be used on campus?" Elena was genuinely surprised.
In the Royal City, the Administrative Office has strict regulations on the use of spells, clearly dividing what can be used and what cannot be used. Every newcomer to the Royal City will receive an instruction manual to remind them to remember the regulations. Violations will be punished, and Wind Walk is one of the spells that cannot be used in the Royal City.
"Of course, this is a magic academy. If we're not allowed to use magic, how can we still call it a magic academy?" Leonard glanced at her.
After hearing what Leonard said, Elena felt a little sorry for the money. She glared at him angrily: "Then why didn't you remind me? Also, why did we have to walk for so long just now?"
Leonard said, "Flying is not allowed on this avenue, but you can wait until you reach the fork in the road. Didn't I just tell you that it's just a little further on?"
Is this what you mean?
If that's what you mean, why don't you make it clear?
Elena still glared at him.
Leonard felt uncomfortable being stared at, so he rummaged through his pockets and pulled out a piece of candy.
"Come, have some candy." Children are happy when they eat candy.
Elena still glared at him, but after glaring for a few seconds, she took the candy with grievance, stuffed it into her mouth, and started biting it hard.
Humph, bastard, if he wasn’t the Golden Knight and she couldn’t afford to offend him, she would have scolded him.
The carriage stopped in front of a majestic building.
Leonard took Elena straight to his friend's office, but his friend was not there.
"Teacher Leopold is in the lab," the student on duty said. "Do you have an appointment with him?"
Leonard nodded: "Yes, I am his friend, my name is Leonard, you tell him and he will know."
"Okay, please wait a moment." The student on duty picked up a round card, tapped it a few times, and then said to Leonard, "The teacher will be here soon. Please take a seat first. I'll pour you some water."
About half an hour later, Leopold finally came over, but he was in a dishevel. Not only was his hair stuck together, but there were also large patches of charred burn marks on his clothes. He looked like he was doing some kind of explosion experiment.
Leopold was very happy to see Leonard. He strode forward, hugged Leonard and gave him a shoulder-bumping salute: "You finally came here, I've been waiting for you for a long time."
Leonard smiled and said, "That's what a surprise is."
Leopold pulled Leonard to sit down: "Long time no see, where have you been recently?"
Leonard pointed at Elena, who was left out in the cold. "I found a partner to start a business together, selling magic potions."
Only then did Leopold notice the blonde girl sitting next to him. The girl was pretty and her clothes were bright. In comparison, he looked a little too sloppy.
He rubbed his hands awkwardly and fiddled with his clothes, trying to cover the burnt area, but after fiddling for a long time it was useless, so he finally gave up.
"I'm so sorry." Leopold was so embarrassed that he didn't know what to say, so he could only say this dryly.
Elena smiled reservedly: "It's okay."
Leonard broke the awkwardness and took the initiative to introduce the two: "Leopold, this is Viscount Field from Rosyth County, she is also my partner. Elena, this is Leopold, my good friend, the rank of Archmage."
Leopold: "Good morning, and I wish you good health, Lady Viscount Field."
"Hello, Master Leopold, you can call me Elena." Elena stood up and saluted by lifting the hem of her skirt.
Although she was a viscount, the viscount's status was completely negligible in front of the great wizard. Leopold did not have to salute her, but she had to salute him.
After the two greeted each other, Leonard took the large food box and bread bag on the table.
"Leopold, this is bread from the bakery you like." Leonard handed the bread bag over first.
Leopold's face was full of exaggeration: "Wow, what am I seeing? Am I dreaming? Stingy Leonard actually sent me bread, and so much of it!"
Leonard rolled his eyes at him and then opened the lunch box.
A strong aroma of meat wafts into my nose.
"What is this?" Leopold looked into the box in surprise. Inside was a large round plate with two circles neatly stacked on it. Pancakes?
"Is this a pancake?" Leopold picked up a piece curiously. The pancake was cut in the middle, with meat slices inside.
Leonard said, "This is a meat patty. The meat inside is delicious. Try it."
Elena smiled without saying anything. This was actually just a roujiamo.
The aroma of meat continued to penetrate Leopold's nose, and he opened his mouth and took a bite.
Hmm, it’s really delicious.
This cake, this meat, take another bite.
Bite after bite, before Leopold had enough, a piece of cake had disappeared.
"How is it? Is it delicious?" Leonard asked.
Leopold nodded sincerely. "It's delicious. How did you come up with the idea of eating meat in a pie?"
Leonard looked at Elena. "It wasn't me, it was her idea. I told her that you like to eat delicious food, but you're busy with experiments and usually rely on nutrient solution and bread to fill your stomach. So Elena came up with the idea of putting meat in the pancake to make it easier for you to eat."
Elena happily raised her index finger: "This is just one of the convenience foods I thought of. Next time I'll treat you to pizza." In addition to pizza, there are also braised pork rolls, steamed buns, sandwiches, hamburgers, and many more.
Leopold wanted to eat, but felt a little embarrassed. He rubbed his hands together and said, "How can I do this? I'm really bothering you."
"No problem," Leonard said to Leopold. "Didn't I tell you I'm going to the Sea of Mist in a few days? I'll be gone for two months. Elena might have to stay here until I come back. You have to help me protect her."
"Stay here? Protect her?" Leopold asked. He had told him that Leonard was going to the Sea of Misty Sea, but he had never mentioned that he had to protect people.
"Actually, she's very easy to take care of. She has a temporary residence in the royal capital, in the aristocratic district, a single-family house with a small garden. You don't have to worry about her living conditions. You just need to visit her when you have time." Leonard said.
Leopold thought for a moment and then asked, "May I ask why we need to protect her? Is anyone trying to deal with her?"
"Not yet, but there might be." Leonard stroked his beard, leaned back, and said, "Do you know how rich she is? More than you can imagine. But she's just a small viscount, without a powerful family to protect her. In the eyes of the greedy, she's probably like a goose that lays golden eggs, and they can grab her if they want. I'm doing business with her, and in fact, I'm acting as her protector, but now I'm going to the Sea of Misty Sea. After thinking it over, I can only trust you and entrust you to protect her."
So that's how it is. Leopold looked at Elena and activated his spiritual perception.
He is just a low-level mage and indeed cannot protect himself.
Hey, wait, low-level mage?
"How old are you? Are you an adult?" Leopold asked.
Elena sat up obediently: "I'm 15 years old."
Leopold's eyes brightened noticeably. "What's your elemental affinity? What's your elemental control? Who are you studying with now?"
Elena blinked and said honestly, "My elemental affinity and elemental control were both B when I graduated."
"Double B? Impossible!" Leopold rejected it outright. He even stood up and said, "Wait, I'll get the tester."
After saying that, he ran away.
Elena turned to look at Leonard.
Leonard looked at her too.
"Detector, will it hurt?" Elena found an excuse to avoid the examination.
"Don't worry, it doesn't hurt. Besides, it's good to test it. I'm curious too," Leonard said.
Elena lowered her head and remained silent.
Damn it, why do I have to do a check-up all of a sudden?
No preparation at all!
She's going to die. She's not the original owner. She's just using the same shell. What if this detector can detect the difference between the soul and the body?
Elena was so nervous that she even started biting her fingernails.
No, you can't always think about the bad things, you have to think about the good things. She has been promoted twice. According to Leonard, each promotion is a transformation and fit between the body and the soul. Maybe her soul has already perfectly fit with the body?
Seeing Elena's nervousness, Leonard quickly comforted her: "It's okay. The fact that you were able to be promoted to a low-level mage means that at least one of your elemental affinity and elemental control is an A. Moreover, through promotion, your physical fitness will also be strengthened. Your current elemental affinity and elemental control are definitely higher than when you graduated. Don't be nervous."
Elena was still nervous.
What she was worried about was completely different from what Leonard said.
Leopold came back with a metal ball in his hand: "Here, test it. Put your hand on it."
The metal ball was handed to Elena.
Elena stared at the metal sphere.
For some reason, when the time came, she remained calm.
Before, she was nervous and her heart was beating fast, but now, she was surprisingly calm, without a single ripple.
Forget it, let’s leave it to fate.
Elena placed her hand on the metal sphere.
The metal sphere made a buzzing sound, which became louder and louder, and then there seemed to be a crackling sound.
Elena was no longer calm, she was scared.
This thing won't explode, right?
Elena looked up at Leopold and Leonard's expressions and found that they were also surprised.
Sure enough, this is not a normal situation.
Elena decisively retracted her hand.
"Hey, why did you let go?" Leopold reached out to grab her hand back.
Elena quickly put her hands behind her back: “No, I’m scared, this thing won’t explode, right?”
Leonard pulled Leopold away: "Okay, let's do this and see the result."
Leopold reluctantly opened the metal ball. His hands were very fast and no one knew how he did it, but the metal ball that seemed to be tightly closed turned out to have eight petals after being opened.
There are numbers and symbols on each petal.
Elena didn't understand what these numbers and symbols meant and could only wait for the "judgment".
Leopold looked at each petal one by one, muttering to himself, and finally stared at Elena with golden eyes.
Elena:!!!
Elena moved towards Leonard fearfully.
"Don't scare me," Leonard said defensively. "Just tell me the result."
"She is a double S, and she is a fully French double S." Leopold spoke the result in a suppressed voice, but the excitement in his voice could not be suppressed and overflowed. It was clear how excited he was in his heart.
Leonard also turned to look at Elena in surprise.
Double S in all magic systems! This means that no matter which magic system Elena practices, whether it is wind, water, or spiritual system, she can do whatever she wants and achieve the highest results at the fastest speed.
Elena: Uh, that sounds pretty impressive, so what expression should she make now? Wink? Act cute?
A big, thick slap landed on Elena's shoulder, and Elena's face wrinkled instantly.
"Good girl, be my apprentice." Leopold looked at her expectantly, like a horse breeder who had been depressed for many years and finally met his steed.
Elena frowned and rubbed her aching shoulder: "I, I just want to be a good lord, I can't let go of my people." I don't want to go to school anymore.
Despite being rejected, Leopold didn't give up. He quickly added, "Don't you want to come to the Royal School of Magic? That's okay. I can go to your territory. I want to take you in as my apprentice, not my student. Students are students of the magic academy, and I'm just a teacher. I teach the class and that's it. But apprentices are different. They inherit my ideals and are my own. If it's inconvenient for you to leave your territory, I can accommodate you and go to your territory."
???
so good?
Elena didn't expect that her luck was so good that not only a golden knight would fall from the sky, but also a great wizard would fall from the sky.
That’s great, she doesn’t have to stay in the capital for two full months, she can go home right away.
"Okay, as long as you are willing to go back to the territory with me, I will be your apprentice." Elena promised solemnly.
Leopold was delighted: "It's a deal."
Leonard, who was left aside: ...I don’t know why I feel a little unhappy.
Leonard interjected, "What about your job here? Don't you want it anymore?"
Leopold said, "Oh, it's okay. I don't have many courses. I can teleport here to attend classes." The great wizard is so awesome. He can go wherever he wants across space.
"What about your experiments here? Are you just going to ignore them?" Leonard asked again.
This time Leopold was obviously hesitant. The experiment had not yet produced any results, and no one knew when they would come out. It would be difficult to leave now.
Leonard was happy again: "So you still can't leave."
After struggling for a while, Leopold's eyes moved to Elena's face.
Elena:???
"Elena, Leonard just said you are very rich, right?" Leopold asked.
Elena said reservedly, "Yes, a little, but in the capital, it's nothing."
Leopold asked sheepishly, "Can you fund the construction of a teleportation array?"
Elena:!
Leonard: !!
Leopold said, "You only need to provide the funds, and I'll be responsible for the construction. I'm thinking that if the teleportation array is built, you can come here every day. I can get you an audition pass. When I'm not available, you can go to other teachers' classes. When I'm free, I can give you private lessons. That way, you can learn and still take care of the affairs of your territory. What do you think? Are you willing?"
Elena was reminded, yes, this is also good, not only can she have a great wizard as a teacher, but it will also be convenient for her to come to the royal capital. With the teleportation array, she can come to the royal capital whenever she wants, which is so convenient.
"Okay, how much does it cost?" Elena agreed immediately.
Leopold immediately took a piece of paper and a pen and began to make a list, reciting the materials and estimating the prices.
Finally, Leopold estimated a rough total: "70 to 80 gold coins, including the teleportation arrays on both sides."
Elena took out the money and counted out 30 gold coins from her small bag: "I only have 30 gold coins on me. I will bring the remaining 50 gold coins tomorrow."
Leopold was very pleased with Elena's generosity: "Okay, I will definitely build the teleportation array as soon as possible."
On the way back, Elena was in a good mood and even hummed a song while looking at the scenery outside the window.
Leonard was not in a good mood, but he didn't know why, he just felt bad.
Seeing Elena humming a song, Leonard felt even more annoyed.
"Are you so happy? There's one more teacher to take care of you." Leonard reminded Elena coldly.
Leopold, who was in the carriage, just smiled and said nothing. Elena had said that she would send gold coins tomorrow, but Leopold wanted to go there in person and set a location. If he wanted to find her in the future, he could just cross the space and go there directly.
Elena turned around and said, "It's not bad. Having a great wizard as a teacher means my social circle will be bigger." In other words, her network of contacts has expanded.
Leonard scoffed, "He's not a demigod."
Leopold remained unmoved.
Elena didn't understand why Leonard said that about his friend: "The level of the Archmage corresponds to your Golden Knight, right?"
Leonard said nothing, just snorted.
"How many demigods are there in the entire continent? As a Golden Knight, you are already a strong man. When you travel around the continent, everyone respects you and all forces look up to you. Leopold is a great wizard and is at the same level as you, so of course he is also a strong man." Elena said.
Leonard turned around unhappily and ignored her.
Elena: ...suddenly becoming childish.
Leopold spoke up: "It's okay, he just likes to joke around, and sometimes his tone of voice is a little strange, but he doesn't mean any harm."
Leonard got even angrier.
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