The Supreme Magic Throne

Chapter 8 Alto

Opening the magic book, it contained rows of strange alphabets, not letters that Lucian knew from the previous world, and this body after crossing space and time belonged to the body of a poor person who had never learned anything. Being able to understand and speak the language of this world instinctively, without affecting communication, is already the most shining fortune among the many difficulties Lucian has faced so far.

Therefore, Lucian was currently clearly a true illiterate, only able to see magic books helplessly, without being able to comprehend a single word.

Lucian laughs at himself, "Abliterate is really uncomfortable."

Despite having experienced many things today, Lucian had also become much more mature and calmer than before. Even before reading the magic book, she was worried about the church's threats and hesitated to learn magic, but now, an even greater disappointment struck Lucian's heart. As a student of the modern era with ideals, morals, culture and discipline, illiteracy is not a comfortable feeling, especially when letters relate to gaining tremendous power.

There was not much doubt, after quieting down for a while, Lucian made a decision, "The most important thing right now is to study the letters in this world"

While not choosing to learn magic in the future, learning the letters and knowledge is one way to get rid of the life and status of the poor. Especially since Lucian himself did not possess great strength, strong physique, as well as swordsmanship, so the possibility of getting rid of his current poor status through military exploitation, adventure, and mercenaries was minuscule.

With his ideas and decisions in mind, Lucian quickly dispels a sense of disappointment, is filled with little zeal for struggle, and continues reading magic books to see if there are any other secrets hidden within them, like a treasure map or something.

After taking a look, Lucian frowned slightly, as he saw many familiar things in the magic book, such as many standard geometric figures and some strange patterns consisting of lines.

"Magic circle and magic mark." Lucian guessed based on the 'Sacred Symbol of Truth' then quickly looked to the back of the magic book. It looks like a row of formulas similar to chemical equations, but in this formula, there are no symbols, only a few texts: "Magic Formula Recipe Potions"

These two similarities left Lucian with some guesses, but as he could not read the contents, so there remained doubts.

After finishing looking at this magic book, Lucian opened the other one. This time, the text was more distorted, and the letters were similar to patterns.

“This is not the same typeface.” Therefore, Lucian curiously opened the third book. The book has several images of plants, minerals, and monsters, as well as the same letter patterns as the second magic book.

“Language I can like the one in the first magic book.” Lucian deduces generally from the difficulty of letter patterns.

After looking at the three magic books repeatedly, Lucian lay on the bed and forced himself to sleep after not being able to benefit from anything else because he just looked without knowing the meaning of the letters.

For Lucian, the desire to change his living conditions was very strong. From tomorrow on, he will have to work hard to survive every day. If disturbed due to lack of sleep, it will be difficult to reach every opportunity of life.

Although Benjamin's healing magic had already healed Lucian's wounds, but after that fierce battle, mental and physical exhaustion caused Lucian to fall asleep quickly.

In the sewer, the magician's secret room had been completely destroyed.

At this moment, a black rat appeared out of nowhere, with blood-red, cold and ferocious eyes.

The rat went around the rubble, squeaking a few times, then headed for the sewer in the other direction. After a long time, the rat found a hidden hole, entered and disappeared.

In the morning, the Aderan area gradually heard the noise of people, the sound of water friction, and others. After a cold night, Lucian felt refreshed.

Lucian, who used to roll around in bed for a long time before waking up, now had to force himself to get out of bed, turn on the stove, boil water, and get out of bed, and toast the last black bread.

While eating an unpleasant loaf of bread like sawdust, Lucian planned the arrangements today.

If not thinking of things to distract, Lucian could not possibly swallow this black bread when not hungry.

"I have to go find out where I can learn nulis and the appropriate conditions. In addition, having to find a job as well, otherwise, I would have starved to death at home before I could write." Lucian didn't know much about this world, so could only plan this, "It's best not to be known to acquaintances, for everything to go smoothly."

He simply cleansed his face with clean water from the water tank, then Lucian took out seven coins in a crate and carried them. Not much, but at least I feel a little safer.

After locking the door, Lucian walked straight to the house where Aunt Eliza's family lived. He did not have the slightest impression of the City of Psalms. Of course, he had to ask someone.

"Hi, Lucian." A black haired girl greeted Lucian with deep curiosity.

Lucian didn't know her at the moment, so he could only show a standard smile and nod, "Hi, I have some business going to Aunt Eliza's house." Then he hurriedly walked past her.

"Lucian, how does it feel to use magic?"

"I saw a guard lose his right hand, was last night dangerous?"

The distance to Aunt Eliza's house was only dozens of steps, but Lucian had already been attacked question after question by several neighbors. In one night, Lucian seems to have become a famous figure in the district of Aderan.

Lucian didn't know them, so could only continue walking to Aunt Eliza's house.

Before reaching the door, Lucian heard a familiar voice, "Today's little Evans woke up so early."

Lucian quietly sighed in relief, "Uncle Joel, good morning."

Joel dressed neatly today, holding a classic harp in hand, "Little Evans better have breakfast first, no need to rush to find work, your Elisha Aunt always calls you to come to eat."

Lucian initially wanted to ask Joel and prepare this excuse. But seeing Joel take the initiative to mention this, he felt even more relieved, "Thank you Uncle Joel, I've eaten. Thanks to the healing from Mr. Benjamin, I've been healed, so there's no need to rest anymore."

Joel nodded, greeting Lucian to walk side by side with him, "Then I can be relieved. If you recover with the magical technique of the Lord Priest, you will go to the Bronze Crown Tavern only, find the owner named Cohen. He still owes me a bottle of alcohol, so I'll definitely help introduce you to a good job."

After thanking her, Lucian planned to part ways, but Joel thought for a moment, put away his ever-smiling face, and said seriously, "Little Evans, you're seventeen years old, not young anymore, and said seriously, "Little Evans, you're seventeen, you'd better think about your future."

“Uncle Joel, you mean?” Lucian asked, but understood.

Joel sighed, "If you choose a rough job, after turning forty, your body will age quickly, and it will be difficult to find another job. Without savings or a dutiful daughter, you will die of poverty and disease. This uncle of yours has seen many people end up like that, very few can live to be more than forty-five years old. You should learn the craft while young. Although the internship contract was ten years, but if you study well, you can definitely live a good life after settling in a small area."

While speaking, the two walked along the road and passed through the city gate guarded by guards. Suddenly, Lucian's eyes sparkled, with a wide and neat view of the street, crowded shops on both sides, and colorful clothes passing by, with a variety of clothing styles, long skirts, and others. Even nobles with luxurious clothes and jewelry decorations occasionally appeared. In terms of air alone it seems to be filled with beautiful music, really like two different worlds with the district of Aderan.

“Thank you, Uncle Joel.” Lucian could feel Joel's sincere concern.

Joel paused for a moment, then showed a smile, "And also, if the teacher who taught you the craft had one daughter, maybe you could go straight from apprentice to boss. Our little Evans is pretty handsome too."

Seduced by Joel like this, Lucian could only smile awkwardly.

While talking, Joel suddenly stopped, walked to a street corner, put his hat on the ground, then sat himself down to prepare to play his instrument.

Joel's uncle is a street singer, Lucian is no stranger to this.

Joel pointed to a luxurious and beautiful building similar to the Baroque style building of Lucian's previous life, which was faintly visible in the distance, then Joel said with a smile, "You can see the hall right from here, I think singing here feels like an exhibition in the Psalm city hall there."

Lucian has not answered. Joel looked agitated, pointing to the singing hall and saying, "Since over 400 years ago, the church has guided the Holy Empire westward, and the church has been guiding the Holy Empire westward, and occupying Alto City which was the last core of this Elvana Magic Kingdom, repelling the dark creatures and monsters around to the deepening of the Dark Mountains, the, so that this Alto City became one of the most famous cities in the entire continent."

"More than 300 years ago, under the crown of Pope Charles I, who was still a cardinal at the time. At Alto, he sorted out hymns and collections of church songs, and established norms and laws for singing. Once he became Pope, Charles officially introduced chants and choirs to every church, so that the City of Alto could be known as the City of Psalms."

Because it is close to the Dark Mountains, so there are nations of elves, dwarves, kobolds, and others who have different beliefs and become members of the kingdom. The blend of different music makes Alto City the music capital of the entire continent. The emergence of polyphonic music, the formal formation of symphony, until the invention of musical instruments such as the violin also from here. Great musicians have carved their names in history.”

"For every poet, singer, and musician, being able to play his own music in the Alto hall is a great honor."

"Although this Uncle Joel of yours could not enter the singing hall, it was already very happy to be playing nearby."

After saying goodbye to Joel, Lucian asked for directions while feeling Alto's style. There are many singers playing and singing in the streets and corners, shops. Even within the houses of the residents, there would be singing and music sounds from time to time, as if the entire city was enveloped in music.

Right after returning to the Aderan district from another gate within the city, Lucian briefly saw a shop with a bronze crown painted on it.

Outside the shop, there were often girls and women who came, peeked and looked around, then left disappointed.