Half a minute later, Hodgia finally calmed down. Looking at Locke, his eyes lit up as if he was looking at a golden mountain.
Taking a deep breath, Hodgia suppressed his excitement and said to Locke, âMr. Capet, I sincerely invite you to join Mage Guild.â
Locke hesitated when he heard the invitation from Hodgia. Where had so many magic books on this continent? It must be Mage Guild.
However, to join a force meant to be restricted by it while enjoying the benefits it brought. Locke didnât want to be bound.
Seeing the hesitation on Lockeâs face, Hodgia immediately knew what he was worried about, so he explained with a smile:
âMr. Capet, donât worry. Mage Guild wonât restrict you.â
âOn the contrary, after you become a member of Mage Guild, you can use the resources of Mage Guild. For example, you can read the magic book in Mage Guild, or you can exchange the practice resources with other mages through the platform of Mage Guild.â
âOf course, Mage Guild will also release some tasks. The members of the guild can receive tasks in exchange for rewards. You can also work in Mage Guild and get paid, just like me.â
The reason why Locke hesitated was that he didnât want to be restricted. Hearing what Hodgia said, he nodded and smiled. âOkay, I agree to join Mage Guild.â
In terms of Icacia Continent, the Mage Guild was definitely the force with the most mages. The collection of the magic books must be great, and the magic books were exactly what Locke lacked now.
âWelcome, Mr. Capet.â
Hearing Lockeâs promise, Hodgia was overjoyed.
While saying that, he felt a little regretful. âItâs a pity that Mr. Chief is not here. Iâm only a level-3 mage. I can only issue a magic certificate of level 2 for you. Otherwise, with your value of magic power, you may be able to pass the test of level-3 mages.â
Locke smiled. It was not a pity. Although his magic power was breakthrough to level 4, he couldnât use the level-3 and level-4 magic. So even if he could really do the test, he couldnât pass it.
At this time, the maid, Ellie, ran over from the hall in a hurry to check the situation here.
âDonât panic. The fluctuation was caused by our magic experiment,â
Hodgia said when he saw the panic-stricken Ellie. After saying that, he continued to order, âBesides, bring a magic robe of the level-2 fire mage here.â
Hearing the order of Hodgia, Ellie immediately knew what had happened. Locke really passed the test of level-2 mages!
Soon, Ellie brought the magic robe here.
The overall color of the magic robe was black, with complex array patterns on it. Wearing the magic robe, Locke looked noble and more handsome.
Hodgia wanted Locke to stay a little longer, but Locke refused because Athena was waiting for him outside. But he also said that when he finished his work, he would go back to Dikas City. At that time, the two of them would discuss the problem of magic. Moreover, Locke also wanted to read the magic book of the Mage Guild and learn more magic.
In the hall.
âOh, he actually passed the test of level-1 magesâ¦â
One of them was surprised to see Locke in a magic robe, but when he saw the two red bars on Lockeâs chest, the tea that had reached his throat sprayed out directly. âCreator! Am I blind? This is the symbol of a level-2 mage!â
âItâs really a level-2 mage!â
âThis young man actually passed the test of level-2 fire mage!â
Everyoneâs eyes widened and said in disbelief.
Athena stood up. She was not surprised that Locke could pass the test of level-2 mages.
âNice to meet you, Sir. Iâm the captain of Brave Mercenary Team, Sam.â
A slightly chubby, bearded middle-aged man stopped Locke, âMr. Mage, our team is short of a strong mage like you. I sincerely invite you to join my mercenary team.â
It could be seen from the badge on the fat middle-aged magic robe that he was a level-2 earth mage.
âIâm sorry. I have no intention of joining the mercenary regiment.â Shaking his head, Locke refused.
Sam looked pitiful. Seeing that Locke was determined, he didnât say anything more.
The others who still wanted to win Locke over stopped when they heard Lockeâs words. They could tell that Locke really didnât want to join any teams.
When the two of them came out of Mage Guild, the evening glow had disappeared and the sky was full of stars. The city was ablaze with lights, very lively.
The streets were filled with the sound of hawking. Some were selling medicine, some were selling beast repelling powder, and some were selling weapons. Compared with the day, the street was less bleak and warmer.
Locke and Athena didnât go back in a hurry and decided to stroll around.
Walking on the street, Athena seemed a little active, like an inexperienced young girl. Whenever she saw anything strange, she would pick it up and have a look.
Athenaâs beauty naturally attracted many peopleâs attention, but when they saw the logo of a level-2 mage on Lockeâs chest, many people couldnât help but shrink their heads.
Of course, in this city full of practitioners, a level-2 mage was not so deterrent, but everyone was not stupid. If one could become a level-2 mage at this age, could he not have the support of big forces behind him?
The street was brightly lit and lively.
Locke didnât expect that there would be such a place in the dangerous Nariel Mountains of Magical Beasts. Sighing, Locke took Athenaâs hand directly. He could clearly feel that Athenaâs whole body seemed to be stiff. However, to his surprise, Athena didnât seem to refuse.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
The two strolled on the street hand in hand. A Handsome man with a pretty lady envied others.
Just as the two of them were about to go back, they suddenly noticed a special stall with all kinds of exquisite masks on it. The stall owner was actually a little girl about 12 or 13 years old.
The little girl was wearing a little worn girlâs clothes. Although the clothes were old, they had been washed white and not dirty. The girlâs big eyes were also full of spirits.
Athena grabbed a white fox-shaped mask curiously.
Seeing that Athena was going to buy something, the little girl was very happy and said, âSister, you are so beautiful. Do you want to buy a mask?â
Athena touched the little girlâs head and said with affection, âOf course, weâll buy two.â
Then she turned to look at Locke. Obviously, she let Locke give money.
Locke nodded helplessly. He also liked this little girl very much. He put his hand in his pocket and took out two silver coins from the system space.
Seeing the two silver coins, the little girl waved her hand and said, âBrother, you gave me too much. 20 copper coins are enough.â
âWe like these two masks very much. They are worth the money,â Locke said with a smile and handed the money to the little girl. If it was somewhere else, Locke might give the little girl two gold coins directly. However, a weak girl with two gold coins was bound to be coveted by others.
Hearing Lockeâs words, the little girl struggled for a while and finally took the silver coins. She said gratefully, âBrother and sister, you are really good people.â
Locke replied with a smile, âYou deserve it.â
âLet me put it on for you.â
Locke took the mask from Athenaâs hand and put it on Athenaâs face carefully. The mask covered half of her face, which made her look more mysterious and beautiful.
After putting on the mask, Athena waved at the little girl and said with a mysterious smile, âLittle girl, see you if we are destined.â
After greeting the little girl, the two of them left.
It was late. After Locke and Athena left, the little girl began to clean up the stall. She didnât notice that two people were staring at her under the eaves in the distance.