Mages could only cast spells one level higher than themselves, and after casting, their mental strength and magic strings would be depleted. This caused a mage's learning speed to slow down, and made it difficult for a mage to see where they should go without the guidance of a teacher.
If a Magician could cast a spell that was two levels higher than their own level, then in the process of casting, the Magician's understanding would exceed the loss of time. Most Magicians with money could practice better without the guidance of a teacher.
Thus, the price of these accidentally produced scrolls had always been high. Mages couldn't bear to use them after obtaining them, and would instead study them. Only someone like Salin would use it without much consideration, and his goal was just to sign a contract spell.
The problem was, Salin had used that scroll because he had no other choice at the time. This Isabella was simply doing it for an unimportant victory.
Even though she was from the Tanggulas Empire, if she joined Salin, she wouldn't need to participate in this competition. Even though Salin already had Seriger Archmages by his side, they wouldn't neglect a level-5 mage.
Thus, after Salin announced the results, he immediately wanted to see Isabella. Rather than guessing, it was better to question her face to face.
If this female mage wanted to see him, then he would let her see him. If she asked anything inappropriate, Salin wouldn't mind using all the power he had to kill this female mage.
When Isabella walked into the room, she didn't feel any pressure. She was a little surprised, and led her people out of the room. There were only a dozen people left in the room, and the one sitting in the middle was Salin.
She sized up the city lord of Metatlin City. This young mage didn't wear a standard mage robe, but a strange robe. It looked more like a battle robe worn by a powerful warrior, and there were even pieces of armor on it. Isabella's eyes swept over Salin's fingers. There were three pieces of magic equipment on it: two rings, and one ring.
Salin's blue eyes looked at her, and he didn't release any pressure or mental strength. Because of this, the people behind him also carefully withdrew and hid their power.
Isabella only then realized that this young man was the lord of Metatlin City. The people around him were all much stronger than her, but they were all unknowingly affected by Salin.
The situation now was that Salin's attitude made everyone behind him obey and carry out his orders.
Salin was also observing the female magician. The female Magician was wearing a regular gray magic robe, but this magic robe was brand new. There were a total of six rings on her hand. This was the maximum number of rings a Magician could wear. Any more would be useless.
Isabella, a pure Tanggulas name. She also had a pair of brown eyes, fair skin, and a necklace around her neck, which was also a piece of magic equipment.
Salin observed carefully with his Elemental Eyes, but he did not find any lethal equipment hidden on Isabella.
"Isabella, you want to see me in this way. Tell me, what do you want?" Salin spoke very directly. Generally speaking, the politeness between mages was very short. Salin gave up on the superficial politeness he had.
Isabella raised her head and looked at Salin. "City Lord, I want to become your follower."
Salin was no longer the mage who ran for his life. He was not surprised to hear this news. He shook his head and said, "You're not speaking the truth. Also, every single one of my followers is stronger than you."
Isabella was not ashamed or angry after being rejected. Instead, she was very satisfied. Salin could see the problem. She was someone worth following. If she expressed the desire to recruit a level-five Magician right from the start, then she would be someone with no future.
"I still have a hundred bandits left in the Rhine Duchy. They can all serve the City Lord." Isabella added a bargaining chip.
If Salin did not have Nelis, this bargaining chip would not be small. After all, Isabella's bandit group was somewhat famous in the Tanggulas Empire, and their battle power would not be low. However, this demon Nelis was about to build a Demon City. At that time, she could summon thousands of demons to fight for Salin. In Salin's eyes, a hundred bandits were not even comparable to a low-level general who could lead troops.
Salin did not lack soldiers. What he lacked was talent to lead troops to fight.
"Isabella, if you want to become my follower, you have to gain my trust," Salin said more directly to the female Magician.
Isabella thought for a moment and said slowly, "City Lord, it's not that I don't want to say it, but it's a bit complicated. I think I'm someone worthy of being recruited by you. "
"It's complicated, but it can be explained. Give her a chair." Salin asked Nelis to bring a chair over. Nelis moved a chair over and came to Isabella's side. She smiled and looked at the female mage. She thought to herself, Why are the people who seek refuge with Master either old men or beautiful women?
Isabella sat down calmly. Salin suddenly realized that the female Magician's hair color had changed slightly. This change was not something she could control. It seemed to be the result of being hurt.
"I'm from Tanggulas. Hmm, in recent years, I haven't been doing well. I was about to advance to become a Magic Shooter, but the people of the Church found my lair and almost killed me." Isabella was a little unwilling to recall this matter, but she also knew that if she did not tell the truth, Salin would not want her.
"I escaped to the Rhine Duchy with my men to get rid of their pursuit. Then I heard news about Metatlin City, so I came to see if there was any opportunity. Then, I found him … "
Isabella raised her hand and pointed at Nicholas.
"I've been hit by a strange divine spell that will gradually devour my Magic Strings. I've already regressed from the peak state of a sixth-level Great Mage to a fifth-level Mage. At this rate, it won't be long before I become a fourth-level Mage. You've recruited this Cardinal. I think he can definitely cure me. "
Salin understood, because Ainphent had also been harmed by this kind of divine spell. A genius Elemental Mage had no choice but to learn Necromancy.
No wonder Isabella could release seventh-level scrolls. Her spiritual power would not degenerate, only her Magic Strings would degenerate.
"What else?" Salin asked.
Isabella did not expect Salin to continue asking. She had already said enough.
"Almost all the people around me have special abilities. You … can't do it yet." Salin's attitude aroused Isabella's anger. She was also a proud person, definitely not the kind of thief others thought.
Salin continued, "Nicholas is a ninth-level Mage. Why would he save you? Just because you're beautiful?"
"My Lord, my ability …" Isabella paused. Suddenly, she pulled out a dagger from under her magic robe and stabbed it at Salin. This dagger actually carried a sliver of sword Qi that flickered in and out.
Isabella obviously did not want to kill Salin. She moved slowly and said, "This ability, how about it!"
Isabella turned out to be a profession that practiced both magic and sword energy. Salin looked at this female sorcerer as if he was looking at a monster.
Eleanor, who was behind Salin, suddenly moved. She pulled out her short bow and accurately hit Isabella's dagger with the tip of the bow.
Isabella's dagger flew out of her hand. Eleanor's magic also hit Isabella's body at the same time. It was a Petrification spell.
Eleanor looked at Isabella coldly. "Magic and martial arts at the same time? I can do it too, and I'm better than you. "
Salin was secretly delighted. Eleanor finally admitted her identity and began to gain face for him. Salin always felt that this elf was a little regretful because she always wanted to leave. Now, Eleanor no longer showed such thoughts. This time, she even took the initiative and poured a bucket of cold water on Isabella.
Isabella was shocked. She thought that she was the only one in this plane who had this ability. She did not expect that Salin would have someone who was even more powerful than her in magic and swordsmanship.
Eleanor stared at Isabella. In her heart, she thought, Even I am not willing to teach the marquis's skills. Is this Isabella his lover?
Before the marquis disappeared, he liked female sorcerers the most. That was because all sorcerers had ways to make themselves look younger. Some female sorcerers still looked like they were in their twenties when they died.
Thinking of this, Eleanor finally could not help but reveal a trace of murderous intent.
Isabella felt this almost invisible murderous intent. She took a step back and lowered her head. "My Lord, did I offend you?" She asked Salin, feeling very uneasy. In the beginning, Salin did not feel that way about her, even when he questioned her about her intentions. But now, this beautiful female sorcerer suddenly wanted to kill him. Could it be …
"Eleanor, come back," Salin said calmly. Only then did Isabella realize that Sarlin didn't even move a finger from the beginning to the end. Sarlin didn't even take her sword strike seriously.
"Isabella, do you want to stay by my side, or leave after your injuries are healed?"
Isabella hesitated. She did have the kind of plan that Salin had mentioned at first. After healing her, she would go far away. Of course, she had a way to break the contract. But when Eleanor appeared, she understood that her future conditions might not be able to tempt Salin.
"I …" Isabella found it hard to speak. She wanted to stay, even though it was different from her original plan. She had never thought of following anyone. If she wanted to, she would have become the private sorcerer of some big noble. There was no need for her to be the leader of bandits. Her dream was to live a free life.
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