The next few days were very peaceful. What Lin Li did every day was to get up early in the morning and go straight to the Omniscient Tower. He would only return in the evening. It took him almost 20 days to go from the first to the fifth floor. In these 20 days, he had read almost all the reading notes on the first five floors.
Lin Li, who was immersed in the knowledge of magic, did not feel the passage of time at all.
Until this morning.
The weather was good today. Lin Li planned to go to the Omniscient Tower after breakfast.
However, just as he was about to go out, he suddenly heard a knock on the door.
"Morning, Mr Macklin." Lin Li greeted him with a smile. It was only at this time that he suddenly realized that Macklin seemed to have not appeared for a long time. What was wrong with him today?
"Morning, ready to go out?" The old man did not seem to be in good spirits, and looked like he had not had enough sleep.
"Yes, I plan to go to the Omniscient Tower."
"Not bad, very diligent …" Macklin nodded, but what he said surprised Lin Li. "But you don't have to go."
"Why?"
"Because you have more important things to do."
"…" Lin Li rolled his eyes, and thought, Why didn't I know?
"The people from the Supreme Council are coming soon."
"The Supreme Council?" Macklin's words made Lin Li remember that after returning from the Shadowglen that day, the old fellow seemed to have said that those who completed the task this time would receive a reward from the Supreme Council. As for what the reward was, the old fellow did not say clearly, and Lin Li did not ask much. In the blink of an eye, more than 20 days had passed. Lin Li was almost immersed in the Omniscient Tower every day, and this matter was gradually forgotten by him.
He did not expect this matter to be mentioned again after so long. Could it be that the Supreme Council came this time to make up for the debt they owed last time?
"I guess that's what it is …" Macklin had already guessed that this kid was most likely thinking about the reward when he saw the look on his face.
The thought of making the Supreme Council bleed made the old and the young laugh at the same time.
After laughing, Macklin frowned again, and stared at the Robe of Wrath on Lin Li's body. He criticized unceremoniously, "I say, Felic, can't you change this lousy robe? Won't you get tired of wearing this tattered robe every day? I'm begging you to do a good deed and change it quickly. Don't let the people from the Supreme Council see it and think that the Alanna Guild of Magic is abusing you … "
"Is it that serious …?" Lin Li scratched his head, looking a little embarrassed. The Robe of Wrath was indeed a little outrageous. Not only was it wrinkled and old, there were even a few holes at the cuffs. Fortunately, he did not leave the Guild of Magic often. Otherwise, he would most likely be treated as a beggar when he walked around Alanna City.
"Very serious!" The old man nodded with certainty.
"Alright …"
Actually, even without Macklin's reminder, Lin Li had long wanted to change the Robe of Wrath. This thing was really too useless. Ever since he came to Anril, the 30 scroll spaces had never been filled. The only time the scrolls inside had been used was when he went to the Nightmare Mountains with Andoine and used the Air Bomb scrolls as Goblin explosives …
It was just that all along, he had not come across one that was worth changing. In addition, he could not bear to part with the magic resistance enchantment on it. Hence, this matter had been dragged on for a few months without him realizing it …
This was something that could not be helped. The common robes on the market now usually had an issue with the scroll spaces. They ranged from 10 to 20 scrolls, and cost at least a few thousand gold coins to tens of thousands of gold coins. How could Lin Li change it? He did not wear the Robe of Wrath that had 30 scroll spaces, and instead spent money to buy those that could only hold a dozen scrolls. What was this if not having nothing better to do?
Lin Li looked hesitant, but Macklin seemed to be prepared. He smiled wretchedly and stretched out his right hand that had been behind his back.
Then, Lin Li saw that what he was holding was actually a neatly folded black robe.
"This …" Lin Li was taken aback. He looked at the black robe, and then at Macklin. His expression was somewhat hesitant. This was the Robe of the Void, a limited magical equipment provided by the Gilded Rose. Even within the Alanna Guild, only figures of the Archmage level were qualified to wear it.
This was a good thing. Even Macklin himself was wearing this.
Not to mention the 15 scroll spaces, it also came with a Void Protection Field that could be used once a day. It was equivalent to having an emergency measure in a battle.
Lin Li was a little hesitant. This thing was not simple. If it were to be placed in an equipment store, it would be at least 500,000 gold coins. Why was Macklin so generous?
"Kid, what are you daydreaming about? Quickly go back to your room and change into it. You have helped the Adventurers Guild a great deal. Giving you this robe is nothing … "Macklin urged as he stuffed the black robe into Lin Li's hands.
"Thank you, Mr Macklin …" Since the old fellow had already said so much, Lin Li could not continue to decline. After reaching out to take the black robe, he turned around and went into his room.
Watching Lin Li enter the room, Macklin smiled with some pride.
This was an idea that he had painstakingly come up with. Regardless of whether this kid was interested in coming to Alanna or not, he had to give him the benefits first. As the saying went, 'the mouth is soft when the mouth is soft'. After wearing the Robe of the Void that I gave him, even if he were to reject it in the future, he would not be too straightforward …
Although the Robe of the Void was precious, it was nothing to the Alanna Guild of Magic. Using it to rope in a genius like Felic was definitely a worthwhile business.
If it was possible, Macklin even wanted to take out a whole set of equipment and directly stick the Alanna Guild of Magic's logo on this kid. At that time, even that damned fatty Gerian would have nothing to say, right?
It was a pity that this kid was too sick. He was covered in top-notch equipment from head to toe, especially the Dragon's Eye that day. It could really scare people to death. Macklin thought about it for a few days until his hair turned white. He could only think of using the excuse of someone from the Supreme Council to force this kid to change into the robe.
Just when he was thinking about whether there were any loopholes, Lin Li had already changed into the black robe and came out of the room.
Lin Li was good-looking to begin with. Now that he had changed into the brand new black flames, he looked even more spirited. Even Macklin could not help but be stunned when he stood at the door. But soon, the old fellow shamelessly praised, "Not bad, not bad. You're almost as good as when I was young …"
"…" Lin Li looked at that old face, and then looked at that goatee. He wisely did not say anything …
Just as Macklin was about to continue boasting, the door opened with a click. Then, Macklin saw Mason and Orrin, each carrying a bag of food as they walked in from the door.
"Felic, let me tell you …" Mason made a fuss as soon as he came in. But just as he was shouting, he saw Macklin standing behind the door. Mason quickly swallowed the other half of his words, and put on a fawning smile. "Good morning, Mr Macklin …"
"You two came back just in time. Come here, I have something to tell you." Macklin called the two over, and repeated what he said earlier.
"The Supreme Council?" Mason's eyes lit up. Ever since he came back from the Shadowglen, he had been waiting for the reward from the Supreme Council. He had waited for more than 20 days, and finally received the news today. At that moment, how could he be in the mood to care about anything else? He threw the bag of food on the table, and started to pester Macklin with all sorts of questions.
At this time, not to mention Mason, even Orrin's face showed a hint of excitement. "When?"
"The Guild will arrange a banquet tonight. Many people will be participating. Just come on time." The old man was annoyed by Mason's questions. He hurriedly explained and turned to leave.
"Oh yes, Felic …" After watching Macklin leave, Mason thought of the previous matter again. He said excitedly, "I heard a piece of news outside today."
"What news?"
"Didn't you say a few days ago that you wanted Sean to learn martial arts properly? I just heard that the Oakland Academy is recruiting warrior apprentices. Do you want to consider sending Sean there? "
"What kind of place is the Oakland Academy?" Lin Li was confused. After coming to Alanna, he rarely left the Guild of Magic. He did not even have the most basic concept of what the Oakland Academy was …
"F * ck, you don't even know about the Oakland Academy?" Mason's face was full of grief. He really could not understand how such an ignorant guy could be so much better than him.
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