Encyclopedia of Feanor Continent

Apprentices in the Academy of Magic are actually like prisoners, they are monitored at any time, and they are not allowed to leave the academy for half a step.In the beginning, this kind of imprisonment was for life, but no one would be willing to be imprisoned forever, especially a group of people with special power. After several rebellions broke out, the church adjusted the rules, and the mage only needs to complete specific trials If you prove that you have mastered magic proficiently, and you will never fall into madness because of losing control, you can leave the magic academy and become a free mage.

This gives mages a channel that seems easier than rebellion, but because trials are usually difficult and dangerous, far beyond the ability of ordinary mages, it often takes decades of study and accumulation to pass the trials A certain amount of luck is required.Many excellent mages died in the trials for nothing, and more apprentices simply didn't have the courage to go to the trials, so they could only spend their lives peacefully in the magic academy.

As for the free mages who passed the trial by luck, although they are no longer bound by the church in name, if a person has been locked in a high tower for decades since childhood, and won't be free until his hair is gray, the outside world The big meeting made him feel scared, so most free mages chose to join the mage association under the jurisdiction of the church, led a meager salary that was not commensurate with their abilities, lived a life similar to before, and continued to serve the church. -- "Feno Continental Encyclopedia·History"

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It had only been a few hours since Kent sent the messenger, and before the carnival bonfire was extinguished, a group of Templars arrived in this small village.

Although it was almost midnight, the villagers still came out to watch the excitement. Never before had so many people come to this small village that no one cares about in the same day.

What's more, this team of Templar Knights is very eye-catching. They are neat and disciplined, and their silver-white armor is shining in the firelight. Even their horses are wearing uniform armor, and they even lead several hunting dogs. He was trained to be very obedient, and followed quietly without making a sound.

Kent came out of the hotel when he heard the noise. When he saw the leader of the Templar Knights, he was a little surprised: "Master Rafazi, why is it you?"

"Because you didn't show up at the agreed place, I received a message nearby and had to change my original itinerary to meet you." Rafazi got off his horse and raised his chin towards the hotel's door. Talk inside."

They came to a single room in the hotel and let two Templars stand guard at the door. After lighting the candles, Rafazi lowered his voice: "Where is the thing?"

"Here." Kent opened the bag, revealing the Orb of Life they had worked so hard to get.

"It's actually... such an inconspicuous thing." Lafazi stretched out his hand to touch it, but Kent took a step back and closed the pocket: "I have to hand it to the leader personally."

Rafazi withdrew his hand resentfully: "I just want to have a look, and I don't want to steal from you."

"It can't pass through anyone's hands. This is what the head of the group specially explained."

"Okay." Rafaqi asked, "Where's the mage?"

"I was still upstairs just now, so I shouldn't have gone far." Kent hesitated, but still warned, "You have to be careful, this mage is very dangerous, he is extremely skilled in the application of magic, and he is full of tricks. Than."

"Just kidding, who am I?" Rafazi said proudly, "The name 'Mage Slayer Rafazi' is not called for nothing. I personally executed [-] or [-] wild mages. Hearing my name, you will be so scared that you can’t even recite the spell, I know exactly how to deal with them, thank you for your advice, senior.”

The Templar Captain, who was much younger than Kent but already held a lot of power, put the emphasis on the word "senior" intentionally or unintentionally. Kent gritted his teeth and did not attack.

"You made such a big battle, in the end I still have to clean up the mess for you." Rafazi sighed as if he had received some difficult job, and said to the attendants beside him, "Tell them to get ready, wait If I give an order, I will shoot to kill."

Kent quickly said: "Wait, is this necessary? These villagers don't know anything."

"Really, when I came in from the outside, I heard the mercenaries bragging loudly about your adventures and the artifacts you got."

Kent had nothing to say.

"Since you remember the leader's words so clearly, you should also remember that he said that the secrecy level of this mission is a special level, and all irrelevant people will be silenced. You are the one who involved so many people." Rafazi calmly said It seems to be talking about the life and death of a nest of ants, "Don't put on such a face. Compared with the upcoming sacrifices, the people in this village are not even a fraction. Since you have participated in this mission, you should Mentally prepared for this."

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When the Templars first entered the village, Avondel was no longer in the village.

He didn't pass by the crowded and lively village entrance, but jumped out from the half-person-high railing next to the village. He thought that everyone was either eating, drinking and having fun or watching the excitement. No one would notice this corner. Unexpectedly, he just walked out not far away It was discovered by the Templar Basil who was sitting alone by the haystack in a daze.

Basil immediately greeted him: "Mr. Mage, just right, I have something to say to you."

Evandel had to stop and looked at him with a headache: "What's the matter?"

Basil looked at the follower-like Phils, and said hesitantly, "Can I talk to you alone?"

"No." Evandel refused. The Templar's identity as a mage killer is not just for fun. The Holy Word of Exorcism, if he rushes over to give him a sword, he is not sure that he will be able to deal with it. The existence of Phils will make the other party have some concerns. After all, the collar around the elf's neck has not been taken off. From the perspective of others, he The most loyal dog leg of the mage.

"If you have anything to say, please say it." Phils said lazily, leaning against a nearby tree, "Just pretend that I don't exist, and I promise to be as quiet as a tree stump."

Although I think this dark elf is very annoying, but Basil can't control that much anymore, he has missed many opportunities, if he doesn't say it this time, it is very likely that there will be no next chance: "I really can't take it anymore. I will come to you, Mr. Evandel, the church is brewing a huge conspiracy, and we are the executors of this conspiracy, do you know what they plan to use the ball of life for?"

This wasn't a question originally, it was just to draw out the next words, but Evandel replied: "I can probably guess."

"Uh...?" What Basil wanted to say was choked in his throat.

"I have read more ancient documents than you have sung hymns. The correct meaning of the life ball in the ancient language is 'resurrection ball'. Sharma used it to manipulate the undead army against the enemy. The influence of the Church over the years At this time, if a large number of undead suddenly appeared, and the archbishops stood up and made some speeches such as "It is because people have no faith that the evil is revived", people will definitely become more devout because of fear. And no matter what Believe it or not, people must face up to the fact that the Templars are the nemesis of the undead, and only the Templars can save them.” Evandel smiled sarcastically, “I also know that Kent didn’t plan to pay the reward at all, but Then I made a plan to kill people and silence them when things are done."

The mage actually guessed the cause and effect with a single word, and Basil asked in disbelief: "Since you know everything, why do you want to accept this commission?"

"Are you questioning me?" Evandel looked at him with a half-smile, "I want to ask you, why did you tell me this? We are not friends who can confide in each other's troubles, or Said that you expect me, a 'mage', to stand up for justice and destroy the evil conspiracy of the Church of the God of Light?"

"I didn't think that much, I just...just want to live." Basil said, "An apostate who wants to live, maybe the only chance is to join the church, you can't afford to offend someone, you even the dark elves Everyone is willing to take me in, and I’m not missing, right? If you want to leave, please take me with you.”

"Why would one or two of you think of coming to me when you want to leave the original organization?" Evandel sighed helplessly and said, "What did I do wrong that caused you to have a series of troubles?" The church can't afford my illusion?"

"I'm not sure, but I don't have many choices. If I don't leave, I will be driven crazy." Basil said with a painful expression, "Inside the church, they will severely treat all those who do not follow the norms. Over the years, I I have never seen any light and justice at all. I only learned how to pretend to be a pious and fanatical believer. Maybe I was too successful in pretending, so they chose me to participate in this mission. From what I inadvertently learned I have struggled all the way without knowing the truth behind this mission, I can no longer continue to pretend like this, pretending that everything I do is for the sake of the overall situation, I really can't stand it, please!"

If there is such a secret, it's no wonder that Basil's attitude was so strange along the way. Avondel didn't immediately agree: "There is a question you have to answer me first. Did you miss and fall on purpose?"

"No, it's not!" Basil immediately denied it categorically.

"No?" Evandel folded his arms and looked at him, "Then you can go, I won't bring a liar by my side, that's much more troublesome than an enemy chasing after me."

As he spoke, he winked at Phils and walked away from the village.

"Wait a minute!" Basil chased after him, and said anxiously, "Yes, I admit, I had the idea of ​​just jumping into the depths of the Great Rift with the ball of life, so that the church would no longer It can’t be used to harm people.”

"It's a very sacrificial idea." Evandel said flatly, "Then have you ever thought about other people hanging on you? Have you thought about whether I would like to satisfy your great sentiments?" Fell to death under the Great Rift?"

"No, what I mean is that I had such an idea, so I was not too cautious when climbing, which led to my miss. I didn't intend to commit suicide, let alone implicate you." Basil still followed the mage step by step, because Phils had been sizing him up maliciously all the time, and he didn't dare to get too close, "I just got used to it and haven't adjusted it for a while, I didn't mean to lie to you, as long as you want to Provide shelter, and I promise to be your most loyal subordinate!"

Avondel stopped in his tracks, and Basil also stopped without knowing why, and continued to look at the mage eagerly: "If you don't believe me, you can also put on that kind of collar for me, I will definitely be more useful than the dark elves. "

"I think I have to remind you." Fiers said lazily, "First, I'm not a dark elf. Second, it depends on the occasion when I say such a thing, not to mention whether I will be unhappy when I hear it. At least the person in front will definitely not be happy when he hears it."

The place was dark, with only the moonlight dimly illuminating the surroundings. It was only at this moment that Basil realized that Palos had stood not far from them.