Grabbing the exemption voucher, Gro couldn't help but be excited, but soon, thinking that it was bought with nearly 20,000 gold coins, he suddenly became frustrated, put the exemption voucher back in the wooden box, and sat back in his seat.

At this time, the guard leaned into Gro's ear and whispered a few words.

Gro's eyes widened, stunned, and then he asked aloud, "Really?"

The guard nodded.

"Show me. Gro said, his brow furrowed.

The guard reached into his bosom and pulled out a parchment map, unfolded it for Gro, and pointed to a point on the map.

Gro watched for a long time and was silent.

Richard on the side guessed a few possibilities, and said loudly: "Your territory has been divided?"

"Hmm. Gro nodded, "I asked people to bring a message to my eldest brother before, even if it is a bad territory, I will accept it, as long as I get 10,000 gold coins first." Outcome...... I really didn't expect that he really gave me the worst piece of territory.

The territory is located on the border, bordering two enemy countries, with few plains, all mountains. The people are also a bunch of brutal people, and half of the criminals in the Emerald Kingdom come from there. ”

Gro's face was ugly, and he muttered: "I really didn't think of it, I really didn't think of it......"

"You should have thought of it. Richard said softly, "When you gave the choice to your eldest brother, you should have thought that this would be the result." After all, you asked for 10,000 gold coins and got the last exemption voucher for the auction, and you have both gains and losses. ”

"But...... But ......" Groh was still a little resentful, "it's not the key ......"

"That's really not the point. Richard said, "The key is whether you want to be a wizard or not, how strong is your desire to become a wizard, and whether you have reached the point where you can abandon everything?"

"Uh, this ......" Gro was stunned.

Richard spoke up: "If you really want to become a wizard, then you are obviously right to pay such a big price and get the exemption certificate." Because only in this way will you have the opportunity to board a big ship and go to the mainland to study. In this way, the territory, whether it is good or bad, means nothing to you. ”

"This ......" Gro's eyes flashed thoughtfully.

"But then again, as I told you before, you're not actually cut out to be a wizard. Richard looked at Gro and said seriously, "The reason why I say this is that on the one hand, your talent is relatively low, and on the other hand, choosing to become a wizard means that you have chosen to be difficult.

As a prince, no matter how stupid and mediocre you are, even if you are in the worst place, you will still have much more enjoyment than others, you will still not worry about food and clothing, and you can still sit on a lot of beauty, wine and food. Even if you do something bad, you won't be punished.

And once you choose to become a wizard, it will be different, you will have to give up your identity as a prince and become an ordinary person, becoming the lowest existence in the wizarding world. You will live a very hard life, very tired, and even in danger of death. Even if you grit your teeth and persevere, you won't necessarily succeed. Even if you succeed, you may find that it is not what you want at all.

From a friend's point of view, well, let's just be friends. I still hope that you will give up the illusion of becoming a wizard and be your prince and lord in peace. It doesn't matter if the territory is a little worse, it doesn't matter if it's on the border between the two countries, if you're aggressive, it gives you the opportunity to expand your territory. It's not a problem that the people are arrogant, as long as you have some means, then you will get the best source of soldiers.

Even if you don't want to do anything, you don't want to take any risks, you can give up your territory and stay in the royal capital all the time, there shouldn't be any big problem. I think, your eldest brother, would have liked to see that even more. ”

"You have to understand one thing. Richard held up a finger, "If you really want to choose to become a wizard, then it will be completely different from your previous casual attempts." You can always give up on your previous attempts, but if you board the big ship, there is no way back, you have to rely on yourself. Have you really decided?"

Gro pursed his lips, thought for a long time, looked up at Richard, and asked seriously: "Your Excellency Richard, can you tell me why you decided to become a wizard? Before becoming a wizard, I was also a nobleman, maybe even higher than me. Then why did you decide to become a wizard instead of a nobleman? Why don't you choose to enjoy it, but to choose difficulty?"

"That's a question. Richard said softly, "It's very simple, because as a nobleman, it's hard to accomplish some of the things I want to do, and it's easy to be constrained." The status of nobility does have many conveniences, but it also comes with invisible resistance.

I chose to become a wizard, not really because I wanted to become a wizard, but because I wanted to study something through my identity and ability as a wizard, and finally reach a goal. To put it simply, for me, becoming a wizard is a means, a right path, although it is a little difficult, but it is also a way to go. ”

"Isn't it the right path for me to become a wizard?"

"Becoming a wizard may be the right path for you, and it will be exciting, but it doesn't have to be a walk. ”

"Why?"

"Because the road is too difficult for you. ”

"I ......"

"To put it more simply, there is a difference between you and me, well, a big difference. So, I can go, but you, maybe wrestle. ”

I......

Gro burst into tears: This is too true, just tell him that he can't do it, isn't it over?

"So......" Gro was visibly struck, "So, I'd better stay and be my prince......?" Exemption voucher ......"

Gro took out the exemption voucher from the wooden box, looked at Richard and said, "Your Excellency Richard, why don't you give this exemption voucher to you? Aren't you unable to board the ship because you have been tested to have no talent? This exemption voucher should help you, right? Anyway, I'm so bad, it's better to eat and wait for death, don't waste it......"

Richard shook his head and didn't answer: "You should keep the exemption certificate, after all, you spent so much money to get it from the auction." I don't have the talent to get on board, so there's no need to rush.

On the one hand, I don't necessarily have to follow the big ship of the White Stone Tower to the mainland. Embarking was just a shortcut for me, but I could also take the ships of the rest of the traders to the mainland, but there might be some danger.

On the other hand, you gave me a test-free certificate, but Pandora and I have two people, and it is impossible for me and Pandora to board the ship at the same time, and it will not solve the problem.

Thirdly, I still have a way to board the ship. ”

"Well, then, I'm ......" Gro didn't know what to say.

Richard stood up, walked up to Gro and said, "You can keep the exemption certificate, you can transfer it out, or you can really use it to board the ship." Although I have told you so much before, it is just some of my own opinions, some suggestions.

I don't like to help people make decisions, and while I wish you were sensible, it's up to you whether or not you want to be a wizard in the end. You are responsible for your choices, don't regret it, and don't blame others, that's all. ”

With that, Richard patted Gro on the shoulder, turned and walked out of the box.

With a "squeak", the box door closed.

Gro stared at the door of the box, not sure what he was thinking.

Suddenly, there was a "squeak", the box door opened, and Richard returned.

"Well, Your Excellency Richard, you regret it again, do you want me to be exempted?" Gro's eyes flashed.

"Nope. Richard shook his head, then snapped his fingers, "Get up, go back." ”

"Hah-yaw-"

Pandora, who was in the seat, rubbed her eyes and stood up, grabbed Richard's arm half-closed and half-opened, and walked towards the door.

Richard turned to Groh and said, "I'll see you when I have a chance." ”

"Forehead ......"

There was a "squeak", and the door to the box closed again.

In the quiet box, Gro lowered his head and pondered for a long time.

"'Is there a chance to see you again......'? Chance, or ...... No chance?"