Chapter 482: The First Disciple
Quietly looking at this papyrus with countless names written on it, Henry's heart set off a monstrous wave. He couldn't believe his eyes, because there were two or three names at the top that were very eye-catching. They were all powerful dukes of Tesser, ruling over vast lands and ruling over large populations.
You know, the model of governance in this country is very traditional, with the aristocracy ruling the lower classes of commoners, and they select local officials from among the commoners to make laws, levy troops and taxes to maintain the polity. And at the apex of these nobles is the duke, who directly obeys Queen Zanlanda from above. Star. Rhineton.
It's hard to imagine that such a great nobleman would have a close relationship with the Iron Throne. There is no doubt that all three of them have other agendas, perhaps they are dissatisfied with the current system, or they may simply want to gain more wealth, or in short, they have committed a big taboo by choosing to cooperate with a notorious business organization.
No wonder many people are saying that the political situation in Tesser's country is cloudy. The forest elves there who are hostile to their rulers alone are a headache, as the previous three kings have used sharp axes, fire, and swords against the forest. Coupled with the fact that the pirates of the Nexer Islands threaten the commercial routes, and these ill-intentioned nobles, it is not easy to maintain a semblance of peace until now.
However, the first few people on this list can come in handy at key moments. For example, once an accident occurs in Am, he can blackmail these three dukes and force them to act according to their own wishes, and if necessary, they can even directly provoke a war between the two countries. As for the little people in the back, all of them are the targets of control and purge.
Henry carefully rolled up the papyrus, then looked up at the red-robed female mage and sighed, "This is really a great gift. It's hard to imagine being in such a complex environment. You can unite so many forces. ”
"The red robe of a Serre. It has become an instinct to integrate and expand the resources at hand. What's more, in order to protect myself, I spent a lot of energy in a few years to unite so many chambers of commerce. If you think this list is really that valuable, you might as well give me some compensation, such as valuable magic items or books. Sarah Brightman unceremoniously reached out directly for the favor.
She must do everything she can to strengthen her casting level, not only to prevent her enemies from hunting her down, but also to prepare for revenge in the future. Whenever she thought of this scar on her face, a monstrous anger would rise in her heart, and even time could not dilute it.
"Of course. I happen to have a spell book here, I'm sure you'll love it. With that, Henry took out the loot from the dimensional bag that had been seized in the sewers of the temple area. Its owner is a sixteenth-level mage, although there is no record of ninth-level magic on it, but for a tenth-level illusionist, it is indeed a rare good thing.
Sarah Brightman took it in her hand and carefully cast a detection spell. You know, most mages will have some special protection on their books, and if you don't know the right spell, you can't open it at all. However, the protection on this book has obviously been cracked, and it is easy to open and read the contents.
When she found out that there were levels 6 to 8 magic recorded on it, a shocked expression appeared on her face. Everyone knows that the best way to get a spell book full of magic is to take out a high-level mage. Because they will place magic traps on important items. As soon as a stranger touches it, the owner will immediately find out, and it is impossible to succeed if you want to steal.
A spell book that records the eighth level of magic. The holder must be at least a fifteenth-level Grand Master. Generally speaking, casters of this level have many life-saving abilities, such as "accidents", "limited wishes", and other spells that can be quickly released, which can be very difficult to kill.
Sarah Brightman wasn't one of those novices who didn't know anything, and she immediately understood the doorway. She asked in a slightly trembling voice, "Excuse me...... Do you ...... Already a Legendary Caster? ”
"That's right. I have to say, you are very smart and have a lot of potential, I hope you better not do stupid things in the future, you must know that I am much more terrible than your enemies. After saying that, Henry unabashedly released the surging magical power in his body. The furious primordial magic instantly shattered everything in the room that could be seen except for the tables and chairs.
"Legendary Mage! That's the power of a legendary mage! How powerful! How perfect......" Sarah Brightman muttered to herself. Her eyes were filled with a series of complex emotions such as obsession, fear, envy, adoration, etc., and she was completely fascinated by this powerful power.
Dick, who had been sitting next to him silently, had a face full of horror. He had planned to wait until he took the throne of Turmis before slowly getting rid of the control, but now it seemed like a joke and would never come to fruition. The wrath of the legendary mage is not very few people are willing to try it lightly, because they have the power to destroy a city lightly.
The fat cat honestly sat in his position with his head bowed. Although he had already known about this through the guò intelligence network, when his strength was displayed, he still couldn't help but feel a cold sweat.
After glancing at everyone's expressions, Henry's face showed a subtle smile, and then he stood up and said to everyone, "Okay, that's the end of today's conversation, everyone had better keep their mouths shut, otherwise I don't mind letting him disappear forever." ”
"Understood! I've never been a talkative person. With that, Dick turned around and fled the basement.
"Then I also retired, and it is not a trivial matter to rebuild the intelligence system in the north." As he spoke, the fat cat bowed slightly, and then disappeared in three or two times.
Sarah Brightman bit her lip nervously, plucked up the courage to ask, "Your Excellency, I wonder if I will have the honor to worship under your door?" ”
"Oh? Why do you have this thought? Henry asked with a smile. It was the first time he had ever made such a request in person.
You know, to bow down means to give up a lot of things, such as freedom, to dignity. The treatment is basically the same as that of an apprentice who has just started, and he has to sign a rather harsh magical contract. And you have to be ready to be a mentor at any time. And even the preparation of the resurrection vessel.
"I need strength! Unparalleled power! Enough to destroy all the enemies! For this. Even if you let your soul fall into the abyss and become a worm, you don't hesitate to do it. Sarah Brightman's eyes showed an unforgettable hatred, and the ugly scar on her face made her expression look particularly hideous.
There is no doubt that this is a man dominated by hatred, and although he has not lost his mind, his personality has begun to twist a little. Truth be told, Henry didn't hate the Avengers. Instead, he believes that hatred is one of the most powerful forces in this universe that can make cowardly people strong. Turn cowards into warriors.
Of course, it takes a lot of patience and perseverance to control an avenger, because these guys are usually not very stable until their revenge is successful, and they may go crazy that day, and even the closest relatives around them will be killed. But if they succeed, the gains will be very great, and they will become a very loyal subordinate.
After thinking about it for a few minutes, Henry asked very sternly, "Before I decide whether to accept or not, I need to know who your enemies are?" How strong are they? ”
He had some knowledge of the battles between the red-robed mages, and generally speaking, the leaders of the eight major factions would form several alliances to fight each other. The aim is to gain access to more rights and resources. Sometimes, though, the danger doesn't just come from the enemy, and the silent dagger inside is often more deadly. Maybe from colleagues who work together. Perhaps from close assistants, in short, similar sneak attacks and assassinations were fairly common in Serge.
"The one in charge of the action is Kalia, a level 10 transformation mage like me. In order to compete for the position of a diplomat, she plotted this assassination, followed by the use of the forces behind her to carry out the false accusation. I suspect it's the dictates of the change system Zurks, oh yes, that's what Searle is called, and you outsiders generally call it the faction chief. His name is Dedraxus? Lem is a level 24 legendary mage and a staunch supporter of trade policy. However, it is not certain until the investigation is clear. ”
Sarah Brightman didn't hesitate to give it all. She knew it was best to tell the truth in front of the legendary mage, or risk losing her only chance. The thought of the assassination that night made the wound on his face ach, and hatred filled every corner of his brain, as sad as a monster devouring his heart.
Henry touched the stubble on his chin and asked with a frown: "So your enemies include several red-robed mages above level ten, and it is possible that they will be involved in the battle between the eight chiefs?" Interesting, didn't the Chief of the Department of Change, Mithrela, shelter you? ”
"Chief Misrila prefers to be isolated, with little contact with the outside world. She put all her energy into studying the Shadow Web, but I was able to get out of it with some help. After saying that, Sarah Brightman showed a hint of resentment on her face.
In her eyes, the reason why she was hunted down and killed may be directly related to the chief's inaction. After all, Searle's political environment is like this, if you don't fight, the fight will find you. Instead of sitting back and waiting, it is better to take the initiative. All the Red Bubble Mages want their Chief to be ambitious, and only then will they have a chance to gain more resources.
"Well, I can make you my disciple, of course, the first and only one at the moment. For the record, I don't have much time to teach you, so most of the time I can only provide some research materials. If that's okay, we can sign a magic contract now. With that, Henry waited quietly for an answer.
The reason why he accepted Sarah Brightman was mainly because he found that this woman's talent was too good, whether it was in terms of intelligence, overall management, and foreign affairs, she was definitely the most lacking talent under his command. As for fighting the red-robed mage in the future, it doesn't matter at all. As long as the Ring of Truth is dispatched, it is guaranteed that these guys will not be able to eat and walk around.
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