The sun was shining brightly.
In the subtropical Georgia territory, spring always came earlier than elsewhere.
Da … Da … Da …
Four carriages bearing the Garriott family's "Bramble Crown Sea Snake" coat of arms passed through a wooden bridge built over the river downstream of Waterfall Hill. They slowly stopped at the edge of the lush coniferous forest under the School of Activation's wizard tower.
A group of teenagers who had already changed into gray apprentice robes listened to the command and jumped off the carriage. They formed two rows at the edge of the forest that were not so neat. Looking at the somewhat dark dense coniferous forest in front of them, some were uneasy, while others were eager to try.
Various faint sounds came from the forest. No one suspected that there were wild beasts, but they didn't know if there were dangerous carnivores.
Among them, Little Dick, who had just turned eleven and had abandoned his family's "gunman" profession to join the "wizard" embrace, was eager to give it a try. At this time, not only was he not afraid, but he was also winking at his new companions.
These children were the twenty-three teenagers in the territory who had wizard aptitude and had a good compatibility with the "School of Activation" in the last recruitment plan.
The oldest of them was no more than sixteen years old, and the youngest had just turned ten years old. There were fourteen boys and nine girls.
At this age, there was no sorrow of separation. After leaving the sight of their parents, most of them were like wild horses that had broken free of their reins. Although they didn't dare to be naughty in the past few days in the governor's mansion, their nature was gradually exposed.
In fact, although Angel and Calvin were also fifteen years old, they were obviously much more mature than their actual age because of their past experiences, which also made Elvin worry a lot less.
Calvin, who was wearing the same apprentice robe but a golden Tree of Life badge on his left chest, clapped his hands. After everyone looked over, he raised his head and puffed out his chest, assuming the posture of a dignified Second Senior Brother, and said seriously,
"Okay, everyone follow me. Be careful not to fall behind. Senior Angel isn't here today, and the demonized creatures in the coniferous forest aren't very obedient. "
Hearing the words "demonized creatures," even the most mischievous fellows instantly quieted down.
The living environment of the New World was far less friendly than that of the Old World. Thus, "ferocious beasts" and "demonic creatures" became common characters in children's stories.
That was a terrifying monster that was comparable to an official Knight. Even a large group of hunters with rifles would not want to face such a terrifying existence.
If there was an alternate world version of the series "Why are there so few foreigners?", they might not be able to find such a crazy warrior.
Under Calvin's lead, the group trekked through the coniferous forest that was guarded by Mydora's clones and monsters. The steep stone steps and the howls of the beasts in their ears were all signs of danger.
This journey was very easy for supernatural beings, but it was rather difficult for them. It was only when the sun was about to set that they finally arrived at the mountainside.
The moment they walked out of the forest, they, who were physically and mentally exhausted, felt as if they had been reborn.
However, no one knew that Calvin was talking nonsense in the beginning. Even if Angel was not here, the demonized beasts in the forest would not attack his own apprentices.
In fact, now that the [Portal] of the Wizard Tower had been completed, it would not be a problem for them to directly teleport from the Governor's Mansion in Brunswick. However, entering the Wizard Tower and embarking on the path of an apprentice was not for them to enjoy themselves.
If one wanted to go far on the path of becoming a wizard, it would be accompanied by countless risks, such as pollution, curses, losing control, madness, and so on. Among them, there was no comfort.
It was just that no one knew how many apprentices in this group of apprentices could experience the importance of perseverance, perseverance, and caution on the path of becoming a wizard.
On this carefully carved flat stone platform, a towering tower stood quietly.
The tower was made of hard, light gray granite and had a total height of 30 meters from the base to the tip. "Venom" completely covered the outer wall of the Wizard Tower. Against the lush trees on the mountain, it looked like an indescribably huge verdant tree.
In order to welcome the arrival of the first batch of apprentices today, Mydora, who had been promoted to the position of Chief Steward of the Wizard Tower, deliberately turned off the concealment function that she usually activated.
The group of teenagers standing under the tower looked up at the top of the tower and felt dizzy.
No one in the New World had ever seen such a tall building. Even the tallest cathedral of the Church of the Iron Cross in the colony did not have the grandeur of the Wizard Tower.
At the same time.
Screech!
Two gigantic horned eagles with a wingspan of nearly five meters circled around the top of the tower and suddenly flew away.
Those were the real "demonized creatures" that belonged to the Wizard Tower!
Dazzled by the sight, the apprentices were about to follow Calvin to the gate of the Wizard Tower.
Click … Click …
At the arched gate of the tower, two stone statues of a Knight holding a sword saluted and then reached out to open the gate of the Wizard Tower for them.
The previous scene was still within the scope of their understanding, but the moving stone statues completely broke their inherent understanding.
This scene not only opened the door of the Wizard Tower for the teenagers, but also opened the door to a whole new world. A seed of truth had been planted in their hearts, and one day it would take root and grow into a new towering tree.
"Everyone, welcome to the Wizard Tower of the" School of Activation "!"
Calvin opened his arms and was in high spirits.
Although the two official Wizards of the Wizard Tower were not here, the admission of the apprentices had long been decided. With Calvin and Mydora, who had already completed the basic learning, the normal initiation work could already begin.
The well-equipped first floor of the Wizard Tower and the second floor of the Wizard Tower would be officially opened to them.
Elvin had already formulated the rules of the Wizard Tower. His direct disciples, Angel and Calvin, had part of the management authority of the Wizard Tower.
These new ordinary apprentices would first go through a big class, and then after being recognized by the Wizard Tower, they would be able to become Elvin's true disciples. The otherworldling apprentices were essentially Elvin's Familiars, and the focus of their learning was also different.
At this time.
Through the completed [Portal] in the Wizard Tower, Olivia came directly to the Tower Master's residence on the seventh floor and looked at the scene below her feet. While she was happy for Elvin because of the growth of the "School of Activation", she could not suppress the faint worry in her heart.
It had been three days since Elvin took Angel to find the two apprentices who had excellent compatibility with the "School of Activation" in the "Dream Ritual," but they had not returned.
In particular, Besmir's report that the "Mental Network" detected a large-scale outbreak of spirit tides near Lake Huron that day, and the terrible scene of thousands of alchemy bombs exploding on the island in the center of the lake was difficult to not attract attention.
It was easy to determine that Elvin had a fierce battle with an unknown enemy, and some kind of accident happened in the end.
Milan's divination could not determine his whereabouts, or even determine whether he was alive or dead.
Including the two of them, who had never stopped exploring the spirit world every night, had been suspended, and this was the first exception in a long time.
Fortunately, the beacon anchorage that belonged to Elvin, the "Lost City of Bosedia", was normal, and even the Tree of Life that was used as a beacon was lush. With the help of the "Magnetic Ohlite," it had almost covered the first floor of the six-story stair-shaped city.
This meant that he was still alive and well.
However, Olivia, who still felt tormented, still stayed in the spirit world every night, hoping to get news of Elvin as soon as possible.
.....
"An unfamiliar ceiling …"
When Elvin opened his eyes again and slowly regained consciousness, this was the first reaction in his mind.
Then.
He instantly recalled everything that had happened before he lost consciousness.
Whoosh —
He jumped up like lightning and looked around.
He found himself in the cabin of a dilapidated sailboat, and even his keen sense of smell allowed him to clearly smell the salty seawater.
Then, Elvin's expression changed slightly because … Angel was not by his side!
He rushed out of the cabin in two steps and flew to the deck. Only then did he realize that he was the only one on the small Atlian sailboat, which was not much stronger than a small sampan, with colorful paintings, colorful curtains, and black eagle totems.
Even though there was not even the slightest wind on the green sea, the sailboat was still moving at an extremely fast speed.
Not far ahead, a white beach had appeared. No, it should be called a white desert because this vast beach extended to the end of his vision.
Barren … Dead silence …
In the barren pure white desert, everything had withered. The only sand, soil, rocks, and even the air had died, and even the vitality of the magic elements had become as cold and hard as stone.
"Where … is this place?"
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