The half-tilted three-story stone tower was covered with vines and moss. The crows nesting at the top of the tower were chirping noisily. The young birds that were learning to fly stood by the nest and flapped their wings. Not far away, the sound of insects was tempting the birds to look for food.
The stone tower that was surrounded by the forest still stood proudly even though it was half-tilted. The small empty space around the stone tower seemed to indicate that it was inviolable. But the plants that clung to the tower, or the small animals that lived here, showed their intimate side.
The three of them passed through the forest path sprinkled with sunlight. The sudden appearance of the open space and the dazzling sunlight made it difficult for them to adapt. When their eyes got used to the sudden glare, the stone tower bathed in the sunlight stood out in front of them. This was the destination of this trip.
Alain Calendar DCCXXIII (723), the twelfth year after transmigrating, Guebrach Lin Tripwood, who had the title of mage, finally had his own magic tower.
"Teacher, is this the Tower of the Great Sage?"
Following behind him, a blonde girl with white skin, who was one of the apprentices, asked with an inexplicable tone. Carrying a backpack that was almost bigger than her, she looked at the scenery in front of her with an expression that was hard to tell whether it was admiration or disappointment, or two mixed expressions.
Another girl with black hair and brown skin, with two braids, said coldly, "The location of the magic map shows that it is here. If you doubt it, stick the certificate of contract on the door and see if it can be activated. "
"I know about those things. It's just that … "The blonde girl hesitated, looked at the elder beside her, and said," I'm a little surprised. "
"You want to say disappointed, halloumi." Rubbing the girl's fluffy blonde hair, Lin didn't care about the comments of others. In fact, that was also what he thought. But in reality, he couldn't ask for more.
He walked slowly to the huge wooden door. Perhaps it was also protected by magic, allowing the wooden door to maintain its original function. It was heavy and thick, making people feel intimidated. The iron bars and rivets on the door were not new and shiny, but there were no traces of rust. The dark metallic color seemed to have been baptized by countless amounts of blood, telling the truth that it was impossible to forcefully break open this door.
Lucien took out the kraft paper scroll he got from the Association of Mages. On the scroll was a code written with special energy patterns. It was used to gain control of the Magic Tower. Of course, he had to use it to open the door. There wasn't any incantation for opening sesame on it. The usage of the scroll was just like a key. He just had to open it and stick it on the door.
The energy flowed through the wooden door and finally came to Lin's right hand that was holding the scroll through the scroll. It branded a special five-colored mark on the back of his hand and then disappeared under his skin. At the same time, the door opened.
The creaking sound of the door opening was like a tower muttering to itself, murmuring about its age and rich history. The opening of the door gradually revealed the hall of the magic tower. The interior was not as dark and dilapidated as he had imagined. On the contrary, the lighting was quite good. A few rays of sunlight shone in, illuminating most of the place. Lin Xiang thought about it and looked at the large opening at the top of the pagoda. He couldn't help but understand.
"Do you want to go in directly? Teacher. "Halloumi looked up and asked the man who was still hesitating to enter the tower.
Feeling the brief feedback from the mark, Lin knew that the damage of the magic tower had caused other creatures to live here as a nest even though the door was not damaged. Moreover, it was a small settlement with more than ten lives. He couldn't get more detailed information unless he entered the core room of the magic tower. Only then could he truly control everything.
Looking back at the two apprentices, Lin thought for a moment and said, "Kaya, it's your turn to stay behind." He pointed to the largest tree at the edge of the forest. "We'll set up a position there."
After following her teacher for several years, she was already familiar with his habits during adventures. The brown-skinned girl came to the designated position and took out her short wand. She chanted softly. Under the direction of the wand, the shaping spell bulged the ground and formed a small half-shielded cave.
The cave was not deep. It was only big enough for three people's luggage and a small mound for Kaya to hide. She also cast a listening spell on herself. She could hear the whispers in the air and the sounds of animals. Although it was only a general idea and not very clear, it was already a warning for adventures in the wild. Finally, she took out a crossbow that was almost as tall as her from her bag. Using a winch, she pulled the bow arm and put in an arrow as thick as a thumb. Then, everything was ready.
As for the two who were preparing to enter the magic tower, they put down their extra belongings and only brought a light scroll box with them. In addition to his staff, Lin also took a short sword that was suitable for his hand. The girl, Halloumi, had a small round shield and a dagger. Then, the two of them buffed themselves with three sets of spells: Great Strength, Stone Skin, and Wind Barrier. The first two were easy to understand. The last spell could deflect ordinary arrows or other types of thrown weapons.
Yes! That's right! These three people were a combination of a mage and a mage apprentice! It was just that the mages in this world were most used to buffing themselves and then fighting the enemy head-on. A mage who was weak and could only hide behind a warrior and cast fireballs did not exist in this world. Or rather, that kind of person would soon be called by God and become a memory and a negative example for everyone.
In addition, Lin also took out a wooden ring and sprinkled some magic stone powder in the groove of the ring. The magic puppet's whisper summoned a clay doll that was almost as tall as two people. Of course, a summoned creature that used magic stone powder as the price would not have high intelligence or powerful abilities. But as a scout and a meat shield, it was more than enough.
He gave the ring to Halloumi, which also meant that he handed over the command of the clay doll to the girl. The two of them and the doll advanced towards the magic tower in the order of the clay doll, Halloumi, and Lin. Using the clay doll to open the way and lure the enemy, Lin as the rear guard, and at the same time to be alert of possible enemies behind them. This was the tactical formation that the three of them often used.
A low-level summoned creature from the Elemental Plane, the clay doll did not have legs. Its existence must be connected to the ground, be it soil or stone slabs. In short, it could not jump or swim. But it could move under the river. Although its large body had the disadvantage of blocking vision, it could also prevent most attacks from the front. Halloumi skillfully controlled the clay doll's advance and went straight into the tower.
"Do you still remember the layout of the Tower of the Great Sage? Go straight to the core room. After taking control of the magic tower, it will be easier to eliminate the remaining enemies. "Lin clearly stated their goal and direction this time. At the same time, he reminded the girl that there was no need to waste time searching for possible enemies. After taking control of the tower's core, no creature could hide.
The two of them and the doll advanced cautiously.
Years of low-level adventure experience made Lin clearly aware that all creatures in this world were dangerous. Even herbivorous animals had one or two fatal attacks. Giving someone a vicious attack and then trying to escape was what creatures at the bottom of the food chain in this world would do. It could also be said that species that only knew how to increase their survival rate by running away had long gone extinct.
So, in the wild, no matter what creatures they encountered, they could not be too careful. The girl walking in front had the same understanding. The countless lessons she had learned in the past few years had deeply engraved this knowledge in her mind.
After entering the first floor, the two of them did not rush forward. Instead, they stopped to observe the situation on the first floor. The layout of magic towers was very simple, unlike most castles that had defensive functions. So, the design of the internal passageways was curved. In particular, this tower had a history of over a thousand years. The layout of magic towers in that era was even simpler.
The hall was diamond-shaped, with a room in each of the four directions. Although the east side was damaged, the wall was still there. However, the ceiling and the second floor were severely damaged, which was the main part that allowed light to shine in. In the center was a spiral staircase that led to the upper floor.
The second floor had more rooms, which were connected by a circular walkway. The core room of all magic towers, as well as the room used by the tower master, was located on the top floor. This was the third floor. It was also usually the sturdiest part. The damage to this tower was in another part that did not belong to the core room.
The doors of the four rooms on the first floor were still intact, so they could eliminate the possibility of an ambush. As for the damaged part on the east side, there were only a few skylights. There were no climbing paths, so they could be ignored for now. In a magic tower, without the permission of the tower master, the room doors could not be opened freely. The uninvited guests who stayed here could only enter and exit through the damaged openings. They could not open or close the doors.
Lin and Hallumi were a few steps behind as they walked up to the second floor under the control of the clay doll. If the creatures living here had intelligence, this place would be the best place for an ambush. As expected, as soon as the clay doll poked its head out, they heard the sound of hard objects hitting the ground, as well as the unique screams of goblins.
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