Amidst the stars, the Cloud Whale was traveling among the thin clouds.
If it weren't for the constant appearance and disappearance of the clouds, Angor would not have noticed the Cloud Whale's movement at all.
If he could have a large mount like the Cloud Whale, would he be able to travel the world with his brother and teacher?
That was a great idea. But he probably didn't know that the cost of feeding the Cloud Whale was more than the annual budget of a small wizard organization.
While Angor was daydreaming, Flora had already brought him to Sunders' luxurious tent.
"Go in. The professor is waiting for you."
Angor thought Flora would go in with him, but she didn't seem to want to.
Angor lifted the curtain of the tent and walked inside politely.
The tent looked small, but it was quite spacious inside. Angor assumed that there was some kind of space-related spell inside. He also saw golden runes flashing on the black tent cloth.
"Surprised?" Sunders was still wearing his black tuxedo. He was sitting in front of his desk with one leg crossed over the other. He wasn't wearing gloves. Instead, he crossed his slender fingers and looked at Angor through his golden monocle.
"Good evening, sir." Angor bowed politely as a noble.
"No need to be so formal. As my student, you should have your own personality. I don't want a student who doesn't even know who he is, "said Sunders." Surprised? The space inside is bigger than it looks outside? "
"Yes. Is this how wizards do it? "
"It is. But not all wizards can do it, including me." Sunders picked up his cane and pointed at the golden runes on the tent cloth. "Extending space is not something that can be explained in one simple step. Many things are involved in the process. The material of the tent cloth is an alchemy product. The runes flashing on it are runes used to stabilize space.
"To achieve these two steps, you need to be proficient in alchemy and runes. As for how to extend space, that's another subject. " "That's what wizards are like. Many things can't be summed up in one sentence. Are you ready to enter the wizarding world?"
Sunders' simple words made Angor feel as if a golden door was opened in front of him. Behind the door was another world, a world filled with formulas and symbols, dangers and opportunities, beginnings and endings, truths and philosophies. It was called the World of Wizards.
Angor nodded heavily. He was already prepared. Even if it was not for his teacher, he still wanted to step into the wizarding world. He would rather die if his journey was not exciting.
Sunders nodded in satisfaction. He accepted Angor because the boy's talent was useful to him, but since Angor was now his student, he had to be responsible for the boy's future.
"I'm guessing that the acolyte called Mara once taught you about Magi. So, what I want to tell you now is … If you want to embark on the path of a true Magus, then from today onwards, forget everything that person said. Being a Magus is not a definition. You have to see it for yourself. If you encounter any problems, think for yourself and find a path that belongs to you. "
Sunders led Angor to a cubicle, where there were more than ten double-sided bookshelves filled with books. Each shelf was four to five meters tall, and there was a pulley ladder between the shelves.
"How to read and think is another problem." Sunders pointed at the bookshelves. "Before that, you need to understand many basic things. These are my personal library. Before we return to Brute Cavern, you can read and learn anything you want. You can read and learn anything you want. But I have to warn you that the channeling methods and some low-level cantrips are best left to you. It's best if you don't learn them recklessly.
"Of course, if your goal is to become a wizard, it's up to you whether you want to learn them or not."
With that, Sunders tossed a gold coin to Angor. On the front of the coin was a line of common language in flowery font: "Eternal glory to the rose."
On the back of the coin was a picture: a longsword with wings spread out, inserted into a thorny rose.
It was a typical emblem of a noble family. Angor looked at Sunders in confusion, wondering why he was given this emblem.
"This is a pass for the tent. With it, you can enter the place whenever you want. If you don't, the magic array will backfire and turn you into dust. "
A living person turned into dust? Angor shuddered as he imagined the scene. He did not think entering the tent would be so dangerous. As expected, he had to be careful when dealing with wizards. One mistake could lead to everlasting regret.
"Alright. Now, you can go back or stay here. It's up to you."
Angor noticed that Sunders was about to leave. He still had not solved his biggest question today, so he quickly asked, "Professor, can I ask a question?"
Sunders looked back and smiled at Angor.
Under Angor's expectant gaze.
"No."
Sunders turned around and left.
When Angor saw Sunders' smile, he thought he would get permission. He even prepared his question. But to his surprise, Sunders turned him down and left without hesitation.
Was he being flirted with?! Why the hell did you smile when you didn't give me hope?!
Angor looked at Sunders' back and felt his heart was filled with resentment.
"I know what you want to ask. When you become an apprentice, I'll tell you." Sunders' faint voice reached Angor's ears from afar.
Angor thought he could get an answer today, but he still got nothing.
It seemed that he would have to keep feeling anxious. However, this trip here could be considered to be fruitful. It was also a pleasure to be able to study here when there was no tablet. Not to mention, all the books here were about wizards. For someone like Angor who had received more than ten years of scientific education, this was a sumptuous feast where new and old knowledge collided and merged.
Looking at the rare books, Angor's heart felt like it was floating in the clouds.
However, Angor was a little confused. There were not many leather books here. Most of them were bound paper.
In Goldspink Empire, rare leather books were favored by the upper class nobles, while paper books were more popular among the common people. The huge price difference between the two also proved the preciousness of leather books.
However, there were very few leather books in Sunders' collection, and they were all piled up in corners. If Angor looked closer, he would see a thick layer of dust on them. Apparently, Sunders did not value them that much.
There were more than ten rows of bookshelves, and 95% of them were bound paper books.
"So, bound paper books are the mainstream media in Fey Continent?" Angor randomly picked up a thick bound paper book.
The book was called "Review of Fifteen Popular Meditation Methods in Sleepless Kingdom".
Meditation methods were actually channeling methods. In ancient times, they were more commonly called meditation methods. In modern times, due to the rise of idealism, "meditation methods" with a hint of idealism were changed to "channeling methods" by some people. Later on, wizards felt that channeling method was quite appropriate, so they continued to use it.
There was also an interesting story about the name of the method. There was once an apprentice who couldn't stand the boredom of the channeling method. One day, he published a rebuttal article in a small periodical for apprentices. The content was vague and not worth mentioning, but it led to a "war" that lasted for many years.
The war between the names of "channeling methods" and "meditation methods" became famous.
It was probably the wizard version of the "war between savory and sweet tofu pudding". Everyone was watching the show with a playful attitude and occasionally added fuel to the fire.
Later on, even some official adepts were dragged into this mess. The adepts of the southern region didn't know whether to laugh or cry.
The apprentice who published the rebuttal article probably did not expect to cause such a "storm".
…
Angor opened the book and saw that the paper inside was white and smooth. The pulp was fine and there were no bumps. The black print was also clearly visible. Compared to those yellowed and gray papers in Goldspink Empire, this book was so much better.
After reading for a while, Angor's prejudice against bound paper books was completely eliminated.
Clean, clear, and with the fragrance of ink floating in the air. Every book lover would love this book!
Angor felt that reading a book like this would make him feel much better. It was no wonder that the leather scrolls of his mentor had turned to dust when they landed on the bookshelves!
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