The Emperor snapped his fingers, and a wave of cheers erupted from the crowd. The people near the door parted to make way for a few attendants, who were carrying a long box covered with canvas, and placed it in front of Baiyi. The Emperor did not say a word. Instead, he smiled and gestured for Baiyi to take a seat.
Baiyi lifted the canvas off the box, and because he had triggered a magic switch, the wooden planks around the box fell to the ground, revealing a silver-gray armor. The armor was exquisitely crafted, and many parts of the armor were adorned with intricate patterns. A pair of wings was carved on the shoulder plate, and even the fingers on the back of the gauntlets were exquisitely carved. More importantly, the patterns were not purely decorative. The armor itself was arranged according to a certain magic circuit, and there was a certain amount of white space left on the armor. With a little modification, the wearer would be able to enchant the armor with the desired magic.
The entire armor was made of silver-gray metal, and upon closer inspection, one could see tiny sparkles in it. This was a sign that the armor itself contained a certain amount of magical energy. The surface of the armor was made of a very precious metal. If there was anything that wasn't perfect, it would probably be the head. A human face was carved on the visor according to the aesthetics of nobles. The helmet also had two long horns that gave off a chuunibyou vibe. It gave off the feeling that it could knock someone to death with just a little force. Coupled with the winged shoulders, it gave off the feeling that this armor was a little anime.
Of course, this small flaw did not affect Baiyi's evaluation of the armor. He leaned closer and studied the material of the armor. Then, he asked, "Is this Sacred Silver?"
Sacred Silver was a special composite material. It was invented by a devout alchemist a long, long time ago. The alchemist had mixed various materials with the Church's holy water, holy ash, and holy wax in an attempt to create the most holy material in the world. Unintentionally, he discovered that Mithril and these materials were very compatible. Not only did the combination increase the strength of the material, but it also greatly enhanced its original properties. Pleasantly surprised, the alchemist named this composite material "Sacred Silver" and made a lot of money from it.
However, since the evolution of the formula, it no longer had anything to do with faith or holiness. People had long since replaced the Church's materials with other materials that were more effective, and they combined them with the purer Mithril to create an even better Sacred Silver. However, out of respect for the inventor, people still used the old name of the material.
Therefore, the armor before Baiyi's eyes, which was made of Sacred Silver, could be considered the best armor for sorcerers, second only to the legendary divine weapons. If the black gold armor was the best armor for warriors, then the armor before Baiyi's eyes would be the best armor for sorcerers.
"Are you satisfied?" The Emperor asked. He could tell from Baiyi's attitude that while Master Hope did not care about power or status, he was still a man who had normal desires for material things. The Emperor heaved a sigh of relief. If Master Hope was truly the kind of person who had no desires, then he would be a real pain to deal with.
"It's gorgeous," Baiyi said seriously.
"It's called the Sacred Armor. It was created by a dwarf master from the realm of Marle and the alchemy of Isythre. It's the crystallization of the wisdom of both realms, and it's one of my proudest treasures …" The Emperor gave a brief introduction.
Baiyi did not doubt the Emperor's words. Sacred Silver did not cost much, but the manufacturing process was very complicated, and its production was very low. Furthermore, it was completely controlled by the state, so ordinary people and nobles would not be able to get their hands on it. It was one of those rare materials that could not be bought even if you had the money.
Owning such a suit of armor might not be enough to prove one's wealth, but it was enough to prove one's power and status. Compared to its performance, the hidden symbol of status was the true value of this suit of armor.
However, even though this armor was valuable, it paled in comparison to the position of Vice-Principal of the Royal Academy.
Of course, Baiyi did not care about that. He simply thought that this armor suited him as a sorcerer. As for his status, he did not need anything else to prove it.
"Now, it's yours." The Emperor patted Baiyi's shoulder and said generously, "I know this is nothing compared to your heroic act of saving the world twice, but this is a token of my sincerity, and it represents the true friendship between us …"
'Why does this sound so gay?' Baiyi thought to himself. He quickly thanked the Emperor. He was more than happy to accept such a material reward.
After that, the Emperor summoned a few court sorcerers, and with the help of Mia, Baiyi was able to put on the new armor. It was indeed a good suit. It had been adjusted to suit the characteristics of a Soul Armature. Even the internal parts of the armor had been added with weights, and the flexibility of the joints was impeccable. Baiyi did not even need to make any adjustments himself.
What was more interesting was that the mask that was carved with a human face was made of soft silver. With a few special spells, the facial features of the mask could change, and Baiyi's facial expressions became more vivid.
The highlight of the celebration was finally over. Next, the Emperor rewarded them with some money, jewelry, and other luxurious items. There were a few girls among them, and the amount was especially large. It was probably to make up for the fact that the girls could not be titled as nobles. According to the Empire's laws, women could not be titled as nobles; they could only inherit their titles. Usually, women who had performed meritorious deeds would be made up for by giving them more material compensation.
Fortunately, the Emperor did not blindly bestow marriage upon them. He must have heard about Baiyi from the rumors he had heard about him. Obviously, he knew Baiyi better than Prince Rowan.
After that, the celebration entered its most boring and unbearable part. A large group of nobles surrounded Baiyi and his students. Everyone wanted to come up and say hello. Among them, there was no lack of dukes who wanted to hire Baiyi as their son's tutor or their family's magic consultant. Baiyi had no choice but to reject all of them.
He had to deal with the old nobles who wanted to make a move on him, and at the same time, he had to keep an eye on the nobles who wanted to make a move on his girls. Even the Fifth Walker felt tired. However, at this critical moment, when he was already tired of dealing with the nobles, there was still someone who wanted to add to his troubles.
It was a little girl dressed in a red dress. She looked even younger than Mia. Her blonde hair was tied into a ponytail, and her adorable face was filled with surprise and excitement. Suddenly, she jumped out of the crowd and hugged Baiyi's thigh. "Daddy!" she cried.
As the childish voice resounded throughout the banquet hall, everyone suddenly quietened down.
Baiyi was stunned. He had thought that it was some noble who had offended the Emperor, but when he looked down, he saw that it was Mordred.
"Daddy, you've become more handsome!" Mordred smiled happily, revealing her two cute little canines naturally.
'So, with a name like that, you're bound to be a scammer? Just because Aya is your mommy, you want to scam me? Also, which part of me looks like your daddy? I'll change, okay?
The crowd was shocked by the scene, but Mia, who was standing behind Baiyi, knew the whole story. She still remembered what Mordred had said to her in the grassland. The little girl panicked and quickly hugged Baiyi from the other side. Then, she looked at Mordred warily. There was no sign of the intimacy between the two sisters. It was as if they were fighting over something.
The only question was whether the little girl was fighting over her daddy, or something else …
Just as the crowd began to speculate about what was going on — whether someone had invented a spell that allowed Soul Armatures to be awakened, and then abandoned it after using it, or whether someone was trying to frame Baiyi in such a crude way, Aya, whose face was as red as a tomato, squeezed her way through the crowd and pulled Mordred behind her. Then, she looked at Baiyi with a pitiful expression, like a kitten that was about to burst into tears.
"I'm sorry, Mr. Hope. My child is disobedient …" Aya said pitifully. Her shy and anxious look made her look even more pitiful. She was wearing the same black dress from before.
She had also been invited to the party today. Perhaps it was because Baiyi had taken a few glances at the dress that she was wearing before, that she had chosen to wear this dress.
However, the dragon-lady, who had just confessed to Baiyi, had been so embarrassed that she wanted to bang her head against a wall and die. This time, she could not bring herself to come over and greet Baiyi. Mordred wanted to come over, but Aya held her back tightly.
In the end, he was careless and didn't keep an eye on Mordred, and this happened …
"I'm sorry, everyone. My child is still young, and she doesn't know any better. I'm sorry if she offended you …" Aya quickly apologized to the crowd. She even held Mordred's hand and knelt on one knee before the Emperor.
"Ahahaha! I've long heard that Master Hope is very popular among children, but I didn't expect it to be this popular. Please rise, Miss Aya. This is all just a misunderstanding, "the Emperor said on behalf of Aya, and the crowd looked relieved. However, there were still some who understood Aya's expression toward Baiyi, and they smiled at the two of them.
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