Hearing Reyes's words, Connor was dumbfounded, as if struck by lightning!
Reyes knew that he had become an apprentice Magus! He knew of the connection between him and Valverde!
Taking a deep breath, Connor recovered from his stupor. He solemnly looked at his mentor who was smiling and reached out to take the notebook.
"Thank you, mentor!" Feeling the texture of the notebook, Connor said in a deep voice.
Chuckling, Reyes shook his head and took out two red wine glasses from the drawer of his desk. He poured the red wine on the desk into the glasses. "Connor, this is the red wine produced by my winery. I specially prepared this bottle for you, for this moment! Have a taste! "
Looking at the bright red liquid in the wine glass, Connor slowly picked it up. He was not worried that Reyes would put something in the wine, because Reyes had no need to. He had once explained to Vidal the idiom "I am the meat on someone else's chopping board". It was the same at this moment.
It was just that Connor had turned from a knife to meat, while Reyes had turned into a knife. Although Connor had become a beginner apprentice Magus, because the time was too short, he had yet to learn the corrosive acid spell that Vidal had taught him. His strength had not increased by much.
"Cheers! To tomorrow! "Reyes raised his glass and suggested with a smile.
"To tomorrow!" Connor forced a smile on his face and toasted with Reyes.
* Clang! *
"How's the taste of the red wine in my winery?" Looking at Connor who was absent-mindedly drinking the red wine in one gulp, Reyes asked with interest.
"It's mellow and rich, with a hint of fruity and oak taste. Congratulations to mentor for having such a good winery!" Connor praised with a smile. But in reality, how could he be in the mood to taste the red wine? He would just swallow it down and be done with it!
Listening to Connor's compliments, Reyes pointed at Connor and laughed involuntarily.
"Connor, I know you have a lot of questions and puzzles in your heart. This is very normal. I have given you the gift and drunk the wine. Now, as your mentor, I will begin to answer the doubts in your heart!"
"First question, how do I know you have become a Magus? The reason is very simple, I am also a Magus. Moreover, I've been on this path for a much longer time than you! "Reyes continued with that refreshing smile on his face.
Connor did not speak, and only looked at Reyes quietly. Reyes was also a Magus, and Connor was not surprised. He had already guessed that Reyes was a Magus, but it was now confirmed by Reyes himself.
Seeing that Connor did not speak, Reyes smiled and pointed at the notebook in Connor's hand. 'Connor, I'm sure you can tell that this notebook belongs to the detective you found, Valverde. I have to say, this detective's professional integrity is really terrible! So, in view of this, I will let him receive the punishment he deserves! '
"The mystical item I gave you, the Sun Emblem. In the Magus World, it is known as a magic artifact. The Gwendelin Emblem is a product I refined when I was young. The last time we met, you sought my help, and I knew you were in trouble. Although Valverde was a mortal, he was as cunning as a fox in the forest. So, I helped you get rid of him!"
Connor sighed inwardly. Valverde's' suicide 'was caused by Reyes, a powerful Magus. Everything was clear now.
Raising his head, Connor looked at Reyes and said solemnly, "Mentor, you have done so much for me. How can I repay you? "
Glancing at Connor with admiration, Reyes said straightforwardly, "In the pursuit of truth in the Magus World, equivalent exchange is an unchanging law. So, I have a request for you, and that is to inherit my mantle!"
Reyes's answer immediately caused Connor's expression to turn strange. He hesitated for a moment, and asked softly, "Why me?"
"Why you? That's a good question, but in fact, I don't know why it's you. Perhaps this is fate's arrangement! "Reyes said self-deprecatingly.
"Connor, now is the time to make a decision. Connor Ferguson, are you willing to become my disciple, Reyes?" Reyes restrained the smile on his face and said solemnly.
"I am willing!" Connor replied without any hesitation. Although Reyes pushed the reason to the illusory fate, Connor could not say 'no' to Reyes.
"Very good! Connor, as your guide on the path to truth, I announce that Connor, you have now officially stepped into the Magus World! "Without too many unnecessary formalities, Connor became Reyes' disciple just like that.
"Tell me, Connor, what is a Magus like in your mind?" Reyes asked with a smile.
Without immediately answering Reyes' question, Connor pondered for a moment, and finally spat out two words, "Mysterious! Powerful! "
"Is that all?" Reyes raised his eyebrows and continued asking.
This time, Connor did not hesitate and nodded. Apart from being mysterious and powerful, Connor really did not know much about Magi.
"Connor, it seems that in your heart, Magi are beautiful! However, as your mentor, I must tell you that you are too idealistic! " Reyes's lips curled into a self-deprecating smile, "Magi are believers of the truth, the symbol of the extraordinary. However, we are pitiful creatures in the midst of a whirlpool of danger and madness!"
Reyes' words reverberated in the study room and resounded in Connor's mind.
"Pitiful creatures in the midst of a whirlpool of danger and madness? How should I interpret Mentor's words? "After a moment of silence, Connor asked.
Reyes' concept of Magi surprised Connor. From Reyes' words, there seemed to be some fatal danger in becoming a Magus!
"On the path to truth, there are many dangers. If you are not careful, it is easy to lose control. If it is light, your mind will become abnormal, and your personality will become extremely sensitive and strange. If it is heavy, you will die, and your many years of hard work will go up in smoke. The worst is that you will completely lose your consciousness and turn into a monster!" Reyes said leisurely.
"Mentor, can you tell me more about these dangers in detail?" Although Reyes' words were scary, Connor still did not have a direct understanding of these dangers.
"There are many examples of this. Experiments failed and were contaminated. Meditating for instant benefits caused you to lose control …"
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