【Today's First Chapter ~】
Chapter 52: The Magician's Creditor Comes to His Doorstep
Mard had to lie in his room for two full days after the event. After a serious illness, he could still feel his legs go soft when he got out of bed.
However, Du Wei still gave this loyal servant a reward. Because that day on the hot air balloon, when he was unable to land, the panicked Mard inadvertently made a suggestion: Could it be possible to turn off the stove below?
This suggestion immediately reminded Du Wei that the hot air balloon's power was related to the temperature of the air inside the balloon. After turning off the stove, the air gradually cooled down and the balloon finally landed.
Only after the pitiful Mard landed, he nearly vomited out his bile. In the end, he was rescued by a group of cavalrymen who rushed over and carried back.
Everyone in the castle was guessing what kind of new tricks this eccentric young master would come up with … … Du Wei was silent.
For many days, Du Wei did not fiddle with anything. Du Wei himself was very clear: He had no interest in doing too many things that would implicate his energy. Whether it was fireworks or football gambling, they were all ways to make money in order to solve his recent financial problems.
Du Wei was even less interested in doing something like an industrial revolution that would waste manpower and money. His goal was to make money, in order to raise the money needed for magic experiments.
Now that he did not have to worry about money for the time being, Du Wei stopped his actions.
Apart from going to Thorskei's laboratory every day to see the progress of this magic scientist, and then going to visit the hot air balloon and fireworks research team, Du Wei spent all of his time on studying magic.
Every night, he would go to the third floor of the magic laboratory and stay there all night. He and Thorskei had already formed a tacit understanding. The laboratory was used by Thorskei during the day and Du Wei during the night. The two of them did not interfere with each other.
It had already been more than a month, but Du Wei was still unable to break through the first bottleneck in his cultivation of "Star Magic". The concept of the so-called "power of the stars" was still too vague. There were no specific standards or descriptions. Even Saimel herself couldn't accurately describe the power of the stars. After all, this Saimel wasn't the real female astrologer. She was just a copy of her memories. Saimel was unable to answer many of Du Wei's questions.
Apart from studying Star Magic at night, during the day, Du Wei would also study the continent's orthodox magic … In this aspect, Thorskei provided some help. After all, he could also be considered a mage, and Du Wei could obtain some low level magic incantations from him.
After more than a month, Du Wei had already mastered some basic low-level spells, such as simple fire magic, fireball, and wind magic, Wind Blade, which Du Wei could easily cast. Among these low level spells, the ones that Du Wei was most proficient in were "Stun" and "Haste".
Finally, even Thorskei admitted that Du Wei's current magic strength had already surpassed his … Whether it was magic or perception. If Du Wei was willing to participate in the Magician's Guild's examination, then with his current strength, he could easily obtain the qualifications to become a first level mage.
This was the result of Du Wei concealing a bit of his strength.
In fact, although Du Wei had never been able to learn Star Magic, Saimel's spiritual force cultivation incantation had an abnormal effect on the growth of his spiritual force. The strength of his magic now barely reached the level of a third level mage.
As for the sensing power … With the "antenna" given by Chris on his head, Duwei's sensing power was even sharper than many intermediate magicians!
That afternoon, Mard was once again given an important task by Du Wei!
As Du Wei's personal butler, Mard was responsible for bringing Du Wei's meticulously prepared gift to the imperial capital to celebrate the Countess' birthday.
Du Wei spent an entire night meticulously writing a personal letter … Towards the beautiful and gentle Countess, Du Wei still had considerable feelings in his heart. Especially when he was seriously ill as a child, the Countess had knelt in front of the Radiant Shrines for an entire night, praying through the night, and then taking care of him without rest … Even after his younger brother was born, the entire family had neglected him. Only the Countess would often come to Du Wei's room at night, hold her young son, and sing to him to sleep …
Du Wei's heart was quite moved. This beautiful and gentle woman displayed the greatest and most simple maternal love. Although this love made Du Wei's heart full of guilt … because he was not her real son. But because of this love, Du Wei was full of concern for this beautiful and gentle mother.
And the birthday gift was the "Twilight Goddess's Forgiveness" that Du Wei had meticulously prepared.
Du Wei was very confident that this never-before-seen gift would certainly cause a great shock after it was delivered to the Count's residence! Du Wei did not care about this shock, he only hoped to make the Countess happy at the birthday party.
Mard rode in a carriage and set off with a few attendants. The Countess' birthday was in seven days, as long as there were no accidents along the way, they would arrive at the Countess' birthday about two days before.
After sending off Mard, Du Wei's mood was a bit relaxed, he also had a little bit of selfishness. After all, the days of being grounded were somewhat difficult. Every day he could not leave the castle within a certain range. For more than a month, he was really somewhat depressed. He hoped that this brilliant birthday gift would be able to change his father's impression of him a bit. The 300 gold coins per month, Du Wei did not care. He only hoped that the Count would be happy and lift his confinement order, that would be the best.
On the night of Mard's departure, the moon was clear and the stars were shining brightly. On such a beautiful night, Du Wei was suddenly in high spirits. He asked the servant to prepare a stove and placed it on the roof terrace of the laboratory. Then he asked the castle's chef to prepare some sirloin, lamb chops, and some fresh vegetables that had just been brought from the farm behind the castle … in addition to a bottle of good wine.
Du Wei was going to make an open-air barbecue here.
The steak was placed on the iron rack above the fire. Du Wei took a brush he made himself, dipped it in his own seasoning, and smeared it on the steak over and over again. His movements were extremely careful, trying to make sure that every inch of the steak was fully and evenly smeared with the seasoning.
Under the barbecue fire, the aroma of the meat mixed with the seasoning overflowed. Du Wei took a deep breath of enjoyment, he even could not help but hum a little song.
Looking at Du Wei's satisfied appearance, Saimel's expression was somewhat strange.
"What song are you humming? It seems to be a bard's work … but how come I can't understand a single word? "
Du Wei was too lazy to explain. He snorted, then turned the steak over with a fork, picked up the bottle of wine and took a small sip.
"Red wine with red meat." Du Wei sighed in satisfaction. "The wind is light, the clouds are light, the moon is bright and the stars are bright … such a comfortable night, enjoying the breeze, eating some barbecue, and a bottle of good wine … a pity, if only there was some music."
"You little noble, you really know how to enjoy." Saimel pursed her lips. "You're not going to learn Star Magic tonight?"
"I've been learning it for over a month." Du Wei smiled bitterly. "The training of my spirit is very effective, but I still can't figure out the power of the stars. It's not that I'm lazy, but since I can't figure it out, then it won't be something that can be solved in one or two days. The so-called balance between work and rest. I've been working hard for over a month, I need some time to relax. "
After saying that, he picked up the steak with a fork and carefully took a bite. The aroma that filled his mouth almost made Du Wei bite his own tongue. He gave a vague smile and said, "Delicious! Delicious! It's a pity that you can't eat such delicious food. "
Saimel rolled her eyes. She was a magical creature. Generally speaking, she was just an object of spirit energy. Without a real body, she was just an illusion. She did not need to eat, drink, or sleep.
Du Wei had unsealed her, so her spirit body had been deeply imprinted with Du Wei's magic imprint. She had practically become Du Wei's shadow.
"If you don't eat, drink, or sleep … isn't life very boring?" Du Wei sighed. He looked at Saimel in front of him.
Saimel was still wearing the bright red robe. However, after Du Wei's repeated reminders, she finally learned to pay more attention to her appearance. She no longer jumped onto the railing and swayed her beautiful legs.
Saimel rolled her eyes again.
"By the way, let me ask you something … Mm, I haven't asked you before." Du Wei blinked. "How long can you live?"
"The same as you." Saimel said helplessly. "You were the one who released me. That unsealing spell has caused my life to be firmly connected to your spirit. However long you can live, I can live as long as you can! If you die, your spiritual power will disappear, and I will disappear as well. "
"If that's the case, doesn't that mean we will 'live and die together'?" Du Wei had a strange expression on his face.
"Watch your words, my little noble." Saimel's smile was very malicious. "Don't forget, I am your great-great-great-grandmother."
Du Wei spat. He stared at Saimel without backing down. "You are just a replica. You are not the real Saimel. And … … great-great-great-great-grandmother? Have you ever seen a grandmother who shows her legs in front of her grandson all day long? "
Saimel was so angry that she turned her face to the side to look up at the starry sky.
Du Wei leaned back comfortably on the chair. He was chewing on a piece of grilled sausage as he looked at Saimel who was standing beside the railing. The soft moonlight shone on her face. Her red robe fluttered in the wind and her silver hair was as white as snow. Looking at her from the side, the outline of her face was very soft. However, there was an inexplicable expression on her face …
"What are you thinking about?" Du Wei asked.
"I don't know. So, I was thinking. "Saimel's answer was somewhat strange and her tone was somewhat low.
Turning around, Saimel looked at Du Wei. A trace of confusion flashed across her eyes. "Actually, I feel that I am very strange … … During the days when I was sealed in the painting, I would look forward to unsealing myself every day. However, after unsealing myself, I found that I did not know what to do … … I am not human. "But … … Saimel gave me a part of her memories, allowing me to think like a human. "After following you for the past few days, I feel somewhat lost … … I do not know what I should do. Although staying by your side is very leisurely, it is much more comfortable than being sealed in the painting. "However, it makes me feel even more lost … … you are a human. With your age, you can live for tens or even hundreds of years … … Could it be that for the next 100 years, I am going to stay by your side and only be able to talk to you and be your shadow? Every day, I am going to watch you, watch you, watch you … … for the next 100 years before quietly disappearing together with your death? "
Du Wei sat up slightly and his face became more serious. He looked deeply at Saimel. Du Wei sighed and said, "I am very surprised … … your way of thinking is very close to that of a human. Really … … however, I am unable to answer your question. Because the question you are thinking about is a big problem that even the wisest of human beings cannot answer: the meaning of life. "
"The meaning of life … …" Saimel's mouth gently recalled this sentence.
Looking at Saimel's seemingly sad expression, Du Wei suddenly remembered a fairy tale he heard in his previous life: Pinocchio's Adventure.
Naturally, Du Wei immediately told the story to Saimel.
The magical creature was fascinated by the story. She did not even say a word from beginning to end.
When Du Wei talked about the puppet "Pinocchio" whose nose would become long when he told a lie, Saimel could not help but laugh. She laughed very happily, very happily, and even … … naively.
And when Du Wei talked about "Pinocchio's" desire to become a real human and have a real human body … …
Saimel lowered her head. Her head was so low that even Du Wei could not see her expression.
Finally, Du Wei finished the story. In the end, the puppet finally became a real person … …
"I also want to have a real body." Saimel suddenly said.
Her voice was very soft, but in such a soft voice, Du Wei could hear a sense of longing!
When he heard the story of Pinocchio's Adventure, Du Wei never felt anything. But tonight, looking at this magical creature sitting in front of him and saying such a wish with a sad face … …
He suddenly felt a trace of sympathy in his heart, but he did not know how to comfort Saimel in front of him.
"Perhaps … …" Du Wei thought for a moment. "Perhaps, we can give it a try … … maybe we can use magic … …"
"It's late, I want to rest." Saimel suddenly interrupted Du Wei's words. Her words were very strange because a magical creature did not need to rest.
Obviously, she was avoiding, avoiding Du Wei's impossible comfort.
With a bang, Saimel's body disappeared. Du Wei sighed. He knew that Saimel did not want to talk anymore. Although she was a magical creature, Saimel could attach to anything around Du Wei when she did not want to talk.
Rings, badges, clothes, and even boots. As long as Saimel was willing, she could even attach to Du Wei's belt. Otherwise, if she were to stay by Du Wei's side all day, Du Wei would inevitably feel as though there was a hanged ghost following behind him.
Du Wei sighed. He did not stop Saimel from hiding … … Du Wei could order Saimel to come out. After all, it was Du Wei who used a spell to undo the seal. Thus, magical creatures must obey all of Du Wei's orders. However, at that moment, Du Wei knew that she was not in a good mood and did not want to say anything else.
After taking a sip of wine, Du Wei extinguished the fire in the stove and lazily curled up on the chair. He looked up at the sky.
The starry sky was still bright. Du Wei suddenly asked himself. "For me … … what is the meaning of life?"
After sitting there for a long time, Du Wei felt tired and was about to get up and go back to sleep. Suddenly, Du Wei's heart gave a thump! With his powerful spiritual force, he could feel a slight fluctuation in the surrounding air!
The faint fluctuation in the air was unable to hide from Du Wei's current spiritual force. He suddenly sat up and looked around with sparkling eyes!
"It seems that your senses are very sharp." In the darkness, a melodious voice suddenly floated over!
This voice sounded very old, but the tone was very gentle. There was even a trace of a smile. "According to what I heard about you before, you should not have this level of spiritual force … … Mr. Du Wei Rollin."
A shadow suddenly floated out from the balcony railing in front of him!
In the dark night, this person was actually wearing a white robe. This was a magician's robe. He had an old face with a very long beard. His eyebrows were very delicate and his smile was very gentle. However, the way he looked at Du Wei was like a needle!
Being stared at like this made Du Wei feel somewhat uncomfortable.
"Who are you?" Du Wei frowned. "A magician? I don't seem to have any dealings with the Sorcerers Guild. "
This old man wearing a magician's robe floated over the railing and landed a few steps in front of Du Wei. There was still a smile on his face … … Although he was very old, he had delicate skin and sparkling eyes that did not match his age!
Du Wei had never seen someone with such sparkling eyes!
"You surprised me … … Because before, I thought you were just a little aristocratic child who knew how to play petty tricks and deceive people." This Old Magician smiled and looked at Du Wei. "But now, it seems that you also have outstanding spiritual force … … Oh, you also know magic? You don't have to make a fire magic seal with your hand … … You don't have to be on guard against me. Because … … that is useless. "
Du Wei looked at this guy even more carefully. "Who are you?"
"Me … …" The Old Magician suddenly walked to Du Wei's side. He bent down and picked up the bottle of wine on the table. Then, he took a sip and sighed. "This wine is very good. The Rowling family's wine is always so good … … You should feel honored, my child. Because you are the first Rollin family member to treat me to a drink in the last hundred years."
"Just now … … you were peeping at me?!" Du Wei's face sank. Saimel's existence was a big secret. Du Wei did not want others to know that he had an invisible magical creature by his side.
"No. I don't do that kind of senseless thing. " The Old Magician smiled. "I just came here … … Alas, I haven't been to the Rollin Plains for many years. I almost lost my way. Oh right … … It's so late. You are not in your room, but drinking in such a place … … Is the Rollin family now so lax in their discipline? "
Du Wei became vigilant. "I seem to know the Rowling family very well."
"No, no, no … …" The Old Magician smiled calmly. "I only knew a few Rollin family members when I was young. Oh … that was a long, long time ago. "
"Alright …" Duwei said carefully as he sat up straight. His hands had already retracted into his sleeves, and he gently clasped a magic scroll. "Mr. Magician, are you just passing by to visit me in the middle of the night?"
"Me … … I am here to see you." The Old Magician thought for a moment and suddenly remembered his purpose. "Originally, I just wanted to ask you for a few things."
"What?"
"A few things." The Old Magician sighed. "You extorted a lot of good things from my little idiot apprentice … … Although the child is innocent, as a teacher, I can't just watch my apprentice be played like this."
Du Wei finally understood. "You … … You are Vivian's teacher?!"
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