
Chapter 19
Arrive at the Academy
“It was a mature Giant Storm Sprite!
"Damn! How can we meet with these kinds of things on this path, didn't we clear it up before? "
“Where are the magi from the various academies? We need their help !! ”
Some confused voices sounded.
"Let's activate the large-scale Defense Spell Formation. Otherwise, his aides would definitely die! ”
After a few spells, all the walls in Dirigible were enveloped by layers of milky white light. All the cracks in Dirigible flashed with a green light as the vines rose and firmly closed any gaps.
"Hu hu ...." Leylin's face flushed red as he panted.
When the Giant Storm Sprite spoke earlier, its aides felt an ice-cold strength pressing down on them.
Huge, limitless, and raw crime !!! Leylin found it hard to breathe.
Fortunately, after the Defense Spell Formation was activated, Leylin felt much better as the pressure lifted.
Otherwise, most of his aides in the hall might die from suffocation a moment later.
"Man, you must pay the price for your stupidity!" The Giant Storm Sprite howled.
As the sound waves passed through the Defense Spell Formation, a milky white light shook.
“Mighty natural creature! Please calm your anger! We have a letter here! ”A familiar voice sounded beside Leylin's ear, it was captain Dirigible.
"This is the letter of agreement we have with His Majesty, the King of Storm Sprites, that gives us a way through this area!" Kirkwul said in a confident voice.
"Letter of agreement?" The sound of the Giant Sprite Storm contained suspicion, which was followed by an angry roar, "Pendra is free! The agreement does not bind me to it !! ”
“Keep roaring! The wrath! Damn Buthra! ”With a spoken spell, the storm outside became ten times louder than before.
"Cursing!!! This is actually a traveler, I have hit the jackpot !!! ”Kirkwul's voice sounded once again, but it didn't carry the usual confidence and was instead infused with annoyance.
"Everyone attack together !!!"
* Thundering !!! *
Many brightly colored lights lit up constantly outside the window, clashing with lightning.
The Dirigible gradually began to sway.
Leylin's face turned slightly pale. He could only pray for the Magi to use their strength and chase after that damn Giant Storm, otherwise he would not even be able to escape because he was stuck high up in the sky.
"Bang !!!"
There was another rumble, and Dirigible restored his stability.
"Have you left?"
"It's just a recently matured Giant Storm Sprite, it's only comparable to half of the Magus element at most. There are nine of us here, so escaping is natural!
The voices of the Magi's discussion were heard from outside. Obviously it did not require much effort for them, which facilitated the minds of the aides.
As expected, when his aides heard those words, they all shouted and cheered loudly.
"Woo! To our great Magi! "
"Damn! I thought I would fall and be crushed into minced meat! ”
"Ha huh! Look at that coward; he actually peed in his pants! ”His aides all mocked his unlucky aides, and vented the fear they had held in their hearts.
Leylin's eyes scanned the surroundings.
When the Giant Storm Sprite spoke earlier, Jayden had already released the vines that bound Kaliweir, and it currently seemed like Kaliweir had escaped. However, even though Jayden's face was a bit pale, he still stood up and maintained the pose of a winner.
"A Fruit . I Chip did not detect that Jayden was carrying the Magic Artifact before. Looks like it just got recently, and the only way is through Dorotte !!! ”
“It seems that after obtaining the Magic Artifact, Jayden had led Kaliweir to fight with him impatiently. If not for this incident, it was very likely that he would have succeeded! '' Leylin thought to himself.
Due to the interference from the Giant Storm Sprite, the fight between Jayden and Kaliweir remained erratic as the curtain opened.
Since then, Kaliweir has tried his best to avoid performing at the same venue as Jayden. It seemed like he was afraid of his opponent's Magic Artifacts.
Since then, Kaliweir has tried his best to avoid performing at the same venue as Jayden. It seemed like he was afraid of his opponent's Magic Artifacts.
This battle deeply affected Leylin's mind.
"Kaliweir had ignited his internal life energy, and managed to get through the bottleneck and become a fully mature Knight. However, in front of an acolyte with Magic Artifacts, he was still as weak as a sheep! It seemed like the strength of the Magi far exceeded the strength of the Knights!
“At first, I thought I should turn on my internal life energy. But after this, if I had not turned it on before reaching school, then I would have given up! I really have to devote all my attention and energy into my studies to become a Magus! "Leylin made up his mind.
Time slowly passed, and Dirigible finally reached another continent.
In addition to the incident with the Giant Storm Sprite, Dirigible had several encounters with other flying creatures. This made Leylin realize that not only was the Sea of Death difficult to explore, but it was also the same in the sky.
Fortunately, Kirkwul's letter of approval is still somewhat effective in front of various large creatures and no conflict has begun.
During this period, Dirigible went down several times and sent some of his Professors and aides away. The dirigible slowly becomes more empty.
A dozen days passed unknowingly.
* Bang !! * The Dirigible landed and the whole inside shuddered.
“We have arrived at Abyssal Bone Moor! Attention to all acolytes from the Abyssal Bone Forest Academy! Please bring your belongings and leave Dirigible in an orderly manner! ”A sound was heard in the cabin.
"We've finally arrived?" Leylin packed his things and quickly left the small space he had been hiding for the past month.
"Jayden, Kaliweir, please come!" Dorotte was holding a black staff, with a large green gem stuck at the end.
"All right!" Jayden and Kaliweir nodded and began to count attendance.
Leylin glanced at Kaliweir. Ever since the incident in the dining room, this young man had become much calmer and often hid in his own room. Looking at his face now, he looked even gloomier than before.
Instead, Jayden was very excited, and according to some rumors, he had already been accepted by Dorotte as an apprentice.
Interns were different from their acolytes because of their higher status, and they could even freely acquire a lot of advanced knowledge from their professors.
A dozen people walked out of Dirigible.
“So this is our academy? It seems a little quiet! ”
Leylin looked at the surroundings, and seemed to be somewhat desolate. There were several small paths with clear traces of others using them before.
Leylin looked at the surroundings, and seemed to be somewhat desolate. There were several small paths with clear traces of others using them before.
There was a wooden plank in the middle of the crossroad, filled with several holes.
There were instructions written in black, indicating various locations.
"Land of shadow and death – Bone Abyssal Moor!" The words spun, and Leylin felt his scalp numb.
"Hehe ..... Follow me!" Dorotte was flexing her body casually, and her white bones creaked and crackled, as if they would shatter at any moment.
“Please! Even though our academy aides did a scheduled clean-up, there were still some living creatures, and polluted and evil creatures roaming this area. So if you stray, I think we will be able to pay homage to your dead body soon after! "
Dorotte chuckled, and the faces of her aides changed. They followed behind Dorotte closely, for fear of losing her.
The group gradually crossed the Abyssal Bone Moor.
"What's that?" Leylin walked in the middle of the group, and suddenly something black flashed in front of him. It seemed to be a blue creature with horns.
"A . My chip! Start scanning! "
“Tasks initialized, Start Scan!” A. Robot I Chip sounding chip.
[Unknown high energy creature! Estimated Strength: 3-4, Agility: 4-5, Vitality: About 5, Rating: Very dangerous!]
“Ss! Whatever it was, it was much stronger than the Direwolves and might have some strange tricks up its sleeve. A Knight would only die if they found one! ”
Leylin hurriedly squeezed forward. In this land where danger lurks, it seems like the black-robed skeleton, Professor Dorotte, is the only insurance.
"It looks like his little maid finally understood the danger!"
The green flames in Dorotte's socket flickered as she said indifferently.
The group moved forward, and soon the barren earth was reduced and more forests could be seen around them.
Soon, Leylin entered the black-colored forest.
He did not know if it was an illusion, but Leylin felt as if the sun in the sky was dim after entering the forest, and there was a layer of white mist around him that gave off a cold feeling.
[Warning! The warning! High energy creatures approaching! Position: In the air!] A. I Chip warning sounded.
Leylin hurriedly lowered his head and crouched down.
[Warning! The warning! High energy creatures approaching! Position: In the air!] A. I Chip warning sounded.
Leylin hurriedly lowered his head and crouched down.
"Sister!" A piercing sound rang.
A black crow with red eyes swooped down and passed Leylin's position, its sharp claws heading towards the face of a female misdinar.
The explosion!!!
A ball of greenish liquid struck the crow directly, and the crow fell down as it fell to the floor. White smoke appeared, giving off a destructive effect.
The female servant remained glued to the ground and suddenly cried loudly.
Just a few seconds later, the crow on the floor disappeared without a corpse and there was only a huge impression left on the corroded earth.
“It looks like these Red Eye Ravens are growing in number again. I think I will need to distribute more missions after we return, and let the aides clear this area! "
“What do you all see? Let's go!"
Dorotte's voice rang out at the front and the crying female maid rubbed her eyes and gnashed her teeth as she walked forward.
Leylin was surprised, and hurriedly followed.
After an hour of travel, the group arrived at the center of the Abyssal Bone Forest.
"This ...." Leylin looked at the large area in front of him.
And what was projected before their eyes, was a huge grave.
In the fireplace of the Abyssal Bone Forest, a huge grave sat there involuntarily.
It's just, it seems to have been abandoned for quite some time. Many cemeteries have weeds growing on them, and some even have vines. Sometimes, crows hook up on top of them, giving off a terrifying vibe.
"Welcome to your shadow house and death – Abyssal Bone Forest!" Dorotte sneered, but no matter how Leylin looked at it, Dorotte seemed to be enjoying the excitement in their unfortunate state.
Chapter 20
Mentor Selection
“The Abyssal Bone Forest Academy has a satirical sense of humor, huh; they actually have their academy under the grave! "
Leylin shook his head, but he felt somewhat at ease, the pores in his body all opening up and absorbing the surrounding air.
"A . My chip! How's the situation now? ”
[Beep! Forming Duty! Acquire environmental samples, in-process analysis!]
[There was a significant increase in the type of energy particles here that vaguely resonated with the Host consciousness. They are thought to be Shadow and Dark particles!] A. The sound of I Chip is heard.
"Want! There was an increase in energy particles here, which clearly benefited Shadow and Dark Element Magi. It was like the novels from my previous world, where one had to occupy an area filled with spirit energy when they practiced immortal cultivation techniques! ”
Leylin gained a little understanding of the academy's choices.
"Sword!"
By this time, Dorotte had brought the group to the most central area in the graveyard, where there was a large grave. Black marble stones were stacked one by one, making it resemble a huge black castle.
Beside the marble door, there were two stone statues.
On the left, there was a two-headed dog with spikes growing on its body.
On the right, there was an earthworm with a pair of wings and sharp fangs protruding out, emitting a ruthless aura.
Both of these statues are like the original. They had black jewelry eyes, and looked like they were alive.
As Dorotte walked in front of the statues, the earthworm on the left side spoke in a dry voice. With each opening and closing of the mouth, dust from the stone constantly falls to the floor.
"Enough! Jumal, don't you recognize me? "
Dorotte's face looked irritated.
Right after Dorotte spoke; earthworms and large dogs were both blown away. Their voices carried a huge wind, which flipped its maid robe behind.
"Dort! Although we are quite familiar with each other, rules are rules! ”
Both statues seem to be alive. The big dog licked its paws, and let out a female voice.
"Or, do you want to play with us?" The earthworm raised its claws and made a human-like movement, gesturing with its claws, "Then come! I feel itchy all over my body! ”
"Good! Alrighty! Let me think! ”Dorotte rolled her eyes.
"Oh! Damnit damnit! I should really take the pig heads that set up this Defensive Spell Formation and push it up their bottoms! ”
Dorotte suddenly shouted.
“Quick and say! What's the password? ”The big dog roared and there was a spark coming out of his mouth.
"His secret password is – I hate stinky bones!" Dorotte spoke softly.
Leylin's mouth twisted, and only by using a strong will did he manage to hold back his laughter. Although Dorotte was wearing a skull, Leylin was very sure that she was sulking.
"Ha huh! The password is right! ”Earthworms and big dogs laugh out loud and let them pass.
"I bet the supervisor watching the crystal ball laughed to death now!" The big dog chuckled, then returned to his original stone platform and turned into a statue.
"Puichi!" An aide finally found it hard to hold back and let out a sound.
"Hjp!" A green flame suddenly lit up inside Dorotte's socket, "It seems we should educate her new aides on how to honor their professor!"
* Dad! * Dorotte snapped her finger.
"Y!!! What is this, do not come here, do not come !!! ”The pastor's aide who laughed loudly earlier took a few steps back and fell to the floor, roaring loudly.
“Rousey! What's that! ”A maid beside him walked forward.
"No..... Don't come!" Rousey shouted, and her face gradually changed.
Seeing this scene, his aides nearby all felt a chill on their spines.
Seeing this scene, his aides nearby all felt a chill on their spines.
“The Magi are the same among themselves, so they can joke with each other. However, his aides should always keep their humility! "
Suddenly, Leylin understood the code of conduct in the Magi's world. Only with the same strength, did one have the status to talk to the others.
Jayden and Kaliweir also seemed lost in thought.
"Follow him and let us in!" Dorotte pointed at Rousey, who was still shouting.
The two servants walked over and took Rousey, one on each side.
"Both are at least Grand Knights!" Seeing how easily the two maids had conquered Rousey, Leylin's eyes flickered.
After opening to the door to the tomb, they all appeared in front of the stone stairs that spun downwards.
The flight of the stairs was circling and descending deep into the depths of darkness, until they could no longer be seen.
Dorotte used her cane and knocked on the floor. * dong Dong !! *
The blue flames started to light up one by one, illuminating the ground within.
"Regardless of its color, it was similar to an ancient castle from the Middle Ages!" Leylin exclaimed, and stepped down the steps of the Abyssal Bone Forest Academy.
Leylin did not know how long he had been walking under the blue flame illumination, but it was definitely over 20 minutes.
"Very big! The area of this underground building was much larger than the grave area above it, and not even several times. It almost resembles an underground kingdom already. ”
Leylin counted in silence.
"Our Abyssal Bone Forest Academy was built on Gregorian Year 324, and it has been almost a thousand years since then ……. As for the founder of our academy, it is Merlin Falek Driwilc ……"
Dorotte was leading at the forefront, and sometimes gave them a few explanatory sentences.
“The door you all entered before is the main door! And besides, there are still many ways out within the academy. As long as you have become a proper Magus, you can apply and choose an uninhabited empty grave for your personal journey! ”
Dorotte explained.
Dorotte explained.
But Leylin's lips never stop twitching, “The goal for us to advance as a Magus is so that we can obtain a grave? So fun! "
However, ever since that unlucky man was used as an example before, Leylin only dared to shout in his heart and not say it out loud.
Our Abyssal Bone Forest Academy is divided into several large areas: dormitories, classrooms, laboratories, gardening areas, trading posts, mission areas and such. As for the exact location, someone will take you for induction later. For now, all of you should follow me to enroll in the administration area, and then we will start your professor selection! "
Dorotte came to the front of the slightly larger room, and pointed at the words on the steel door, "This is the administrative region, however, I'm sure none of you will want to come here again in the future!"
Looking at the symbols on the door that looked like words and patterns at a time, Leylin finally admitted that there was no similar character as the boy had encountered in the past.
[TL Note: The boy was referring to Leylin's body earlier. ]
"Oh! I forgot that you guys don't know the ancient Byron language! "Dorotte patted his head," Don't worry! This is one of the basic spells, you will learn it in the future! ”
"Dorotte, huh? Logging in! ”The old sound is heard from inside, and the steel door moves automatically. A steel hand opened the bolts on the door, and even called out to them.
Leylin followed Dorotte inside, and realized that this room was huge. A white-bearded old man and red eyebrows were sitting on a spacious black office table. He wrote something with a quill pen, and beside him was a pile of parchment.
Behind him, there were countless bookshelves over ten meters tall, and parchments and even crystal balls were arranged irregularly. It looks like a library.
"You're late!" The old man put down a quill pen in his hand, and his wrinkled face smiled gently.
"We were met with some trouble along the way, the Giant Storm Sprite was roaming around, so Dirigible was slightly damaged, and hence the time delay!" Dorotte explained.
The old man said, "That's really poor!"
And then he saw his aides at the back and his bright eyes shone brilliantly. He scanned through his aides, before finally landing on Jayden.
"It looks like you got a nice reward from this trip!"
"Of course!" Dorotte pointed, "Jayden, come here!"
Pulling Jayden to his side, “I've made a contract with him! He is now my personal student! Hurry along! Finish the procedure for him! ”
Dorotte took out a stack of forms from a thick black pouch and handed them to the old man.
Pulling Jayden to his side, “I've made a contract with him! He is now my personal student! Hurry along! Finish the procedure for him! ”
Dorotte took out a stack of forms from a thick black pouch and handed them to the old man.
"M N'S! Fifth grade servant, not too bad! "The old man took out an object that resembled a pair of glasses with golden threads all around him, and hung it on his nose.
"certainly! Melda, that trash, she really pushed such a troublesome thing for me, haha! Now I want to see him angry! ”Dorotte exclaims loudly.
"Until then! Jayden! Are you willing to become Dorotte's personal apprentice? "The old man asked.
"I accept!" Jayden looked at Dorotte and agreed in a low voice.
"Good!" The old man took a piece of parchment and wrote something on it, then handed Jayden a black sack as well, "This is yours, hold it!"
“Is the procedure done? I had taught him that meditation technique, and now I had to rush back to my experiment! It's hard enough to find inspiration along the way, but I don't have any ingredients, do you know how much suffering I am? ”
Dorotte let out a shrill voice and pulled Jayden, leaving the room quickly.
"Good! Mister Dorotte's job is done. What next do you have to look out for! ”The old man tapped on the table and drew the attention of his aides back to him, and then said in a satisfied manner.
“Since all of you have already submitted fees and reached the criteria for the contract, all of you are assistants of our Abyssal Bone Forest Academy now. Right now, all of you will start by choosing your professors! ”
“There are two methods for selecting a professor. The first is to choose by placing your name inside the crystal ball and the treasure I will choose a professor for you! This method is completely free. ”
"Excuse me? What is your treasure? "A maid asked cowardly.
"Oh?" The old man laughed, and suddenly a black python appeared on the table, "This is my magical pet! The scabs! It doesn't recognize you, so I think it's the fairest to choose! Any other questions?"
"No..... Not more!" Looking at the large python, his aides quickly retreated.
“There is also another method, that is, the aides choose their own professors. Here with me is a list containing brief introductions of the various professors and their requirements, all for your choice. Of course, if you choose this method, you will need Magic Crystals as payment! "
"It doesn't matter which method you choose, but once you have decided on your professor, you can never change again!"
The old man said, "Next, I'll call your name, and you'll come forward and tell me your choice!"