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When the drizzle fell from the sky, most of the people watching from a distance did not realize that this was the forbidden spell cast by Kiki. Only a few sensitive water magicians noticed the changes in the elements above the valley and gave them a few points. focus on.

But soon, experienced great magicians like Fernando also noticed the abnormality of this rain—it is almost December, and it is abnormal to rain in areas not at the southern end, and the scope of the rain It's too weird, no more, no less, just one circle larger than the area covered by the entire valley. The position where Kiki is standing has not yet fallen, and the cliff less than one meter away from him has been completely covered by rainwater. Soggy.

Fernando and the others immediately turned their attention to the valley, and two great magicians who were good at flying flew over directly to observe the situation of the cattle, sheep and monsters in the valley.The results they brought back surprised the onlookers. It was just an inconspicuous drizzle, but all the cattle and sheep in the valley turned into wet dead objects, and several monsters were already dying, looking like they were about to die. .

The rain lasted for nearly half an hour, and when the raindrops completely disappeared, the great magicians from the Magic Association took an airship to the sky above the valley.At this moment, there was no living thing in the valley below, and even the trees that were supposed to be evergreen in winter and summer were all withered, yellow and withered, making everyone on the airship gasp.

The result was not announced immediately. After the airship landed, several great magicians cautiously walked into the valley to conduct a detailed inspection of the magic elements inside.

Keech also flew down from the cliff and landed beside Fernando and the others, waiting for their final judgment.

More than half an hour later, several great magicians came back one after another, whispering to Fernando one by one.After hearing them all finished speaking, Fernando nodded, turned to Kiki and said, "Congratulations, Mage Kiki, your forbidden spell has been approved by everyone."

Following these words, applause also followed, but it was not enthusiastic, and more people were still waiting for the announcement of the final result.

Fernando changed his voice and asked, "However, the magic you used is not in the records of the Magic Association. Excuse me, is this your own magic?"

"No." Kiki shook his head without thinking, "The tears of the goddess of fate, that's its name."

"This seems to be a mixed magic of water and light?" Fernando asked tentatively.

"Yeah." Kitty nodded.

"Then, if possible, I hope you can copy this magic spell and present it to the Magic Association." Fernando continued, "Of course, you can also get the honor you deserve and a generous reward."

"... If you refuse, will you not be able to pass the examination of the great magician?" Keech asked suspiciously.

"Of course not. This is just the hope of the Magic Association, not a request or an order." Fernando shook his head quickly, and then said with a smile, "Please rest assured, Mage Keech, your excellence is obvious to all—everyone, if everyone agrees with this There is no doubt about the assessment, so I will announce the result of the assessment."

After saying this, Fernando turned his head to look at everyone—of course, those low-level magicians who came to increase their knowledge are not qualified to speak, and only a few great magicians can speak on this occasion.But as Fernando said, Keech’s strength is obvious to all, and the success or failure of an assessment cannot be decided or changed by just a few words. The reason why Fernando asked this is just a routine ceremony.

Seeing that no one made a sound, Fernando's smile became brighter, he turned around, and said to Kiki: "I now officially announce that in view of the excellent performance of Kiki magician in this great magician assessment, from now on, he will be awarded The title of great magician, with the power to wear a black robe!"

This time, the applause finally heated up. With the applause, a great magician walked to Fernando holding a black magic robe that had been prepared, and another magician walked to Kiki and untied it for him. The blue magic robe on his body.

Amir had already told Kiki about this ceremony, and even the clothes underneath were deliberately adjusted so that it would not appear awkward or inappropriate during the process of changing the robe.

After the ceremony of changing the magic robe was completed, Fernando picked up Kidge's magic badge and solemnly recited the spell, changing the color of the badge from silver to golden, and the sun logo on it became brighter and shinier.

But when modifying the level of the magic badge, Fernando was startled slightly because of something on it, but this expression was fleeting, and even Kiki, who was closest to Fernando, didn't pay attention.

After covering up his astonishment, Fernando pinned the golden badge on Kiki's collar with his own hands.When the ceremony was completed, the applause sounded again. As Kiki's former mentor, Tina walked up first and gave Kiki a blessing hug.Many magicians who Kiki knew and didn’t know also came forward, shook hands with Kiki or said some congratulatory words, and then chatted with Tina in unison. The teacher's qualifications will be ridiculed, and those who are unfamiliar will praise her vision and envy her for teaching such an excellent apprentice.

Keech listened silently, although he was a little disapproving of Tina's outrageously becoming the protagonist in his promotion ceremony, but he didn't feel much resentment.If possible, he would rather disappear from these people immediately and leave everything to Tina to deal with.

However, Tina is not a sociable person, and was soon overwhelmed by these congratulators with their own thoughts, and had to ask her father Fernando for help.

After receiving Tina's help-seeking gaze, Fernando smiled and clapped his hands, attracting everyone's attention, "Okay, everyone, it's getting late, and the airship should return. According to the usual practice, the Asshai Magic Association will hold a meeting tomorrow night. For the celebration reception, I take the liberty to invite you on behalf of them, and hope that everyone can save the enthusiasm at this moment until tomorrow night."

After Fernando said this, it was difficult for other people to gather around Kiki and Tina, turned around, and boarded the airship one after another.

At this time, Amir came over with the monkey. He bowed his head and kissed Tina on the forehead, and greeted her. :"Tired?"

"...It's okay." Keech replied hesitantly.After all, he had just cast a compound forbidden spell, and fatigue was inevitable, but since he deliberately slowed down the rhythm when casting the spell, and didn't use all his strength, it was not that hard.

"Show it when you're tired, don't worry about being laughed at." Amir said pointedly.

Kiki was slightly startled, and suddenly remembered what Amir taught him after the intermediate magician assessment.

——Do you want me to act too easily?

——But, how can I make others feel that I am not easy?

Kiki looked at Amir hesitantly, took the bracelet and the monkey, and saw that the monkey didn't intend to return the bracelet, so he didn't force it in, and let it jump on his head, lying comfortably on it.

—Forget it, let’s see how Amir arranges it!

Kiki didn't know what to do, so he didn't do anything at all, and followed Amir and Tina silently.

As expected, Amir had planned for a long time. After boarding the airship, he greeted Fernando and others, and gave a hint that Kiki needs to rest, and then took him into the cabin, and did not let him reappear until the airship landed again. In front of everyone.

Although Keech didn't admit this, his silence and his indifference to anyone made people feel that he was indeed tired. The reason why he didn't show it clearly was just the stubbornness of the young man.Even Tina thought that Kiki really needed to rest, so she suppressed her curiosity about the shadow monkey and didn't stay in the cabin to disturb her.

Seeing Tina leave, Kiki suddenly felt that he and Tina had gradually become estranged. If it were the same as before, even if he broke an arm or a leg, Tina would definitely not leave. No matter what, he must snatch the monkey first. Let's talk.

——Why did it become like this?Or, when did it start to become like this?

Keech couldn't help but think back, only to realize that this situation seemed to have started after he saved Tina.On the one hand, it seems that Tina feels guilty and can't treat him as a lifesaver with that unscrupulous attitude; keep away.Of course, he himself is reluctant to face Tina because of his complicated relationship with Amir, and he alienates her unconsciously.

—Tina didn't seem to know that Fernando was going to die.

Thinking of Tina's usual laid-back appearance, Kiki couldn't help being a little puzzled.But the airship is full of great magicians, and there must be countless people who are good at eavesdropping or have eavesdropping magic devices. However, the fact that Fernando's life is approaching must be kept secret. Kiki can only suppress this doubt in his heart and wait for a more suitable opportunity Discuss with Amir.

After the airship arrived at the Magic Association in Asshai, many great magicians stayed with their entourage, preparing to attend the celebration reception tomorrow night.But Fernando, who invited them to this reception, went to the teleportation hall after the airship landed, and returned to the source island using the teleportation magic circle, leaving only Tina behind.

"I'm afraid he was worried that people would see that he was about to die, so he didn't dare to show his face for too long." After learning the news, Amir whispered to Kiki.

After returning to Yasha, Amir still didn't let Kiki go out to show his face, and took him directly to Tina's Mage Tower.Tina did not live with them. Since the relationship between Tina and Amir was established informally, their contacts have become a lot more conservative. For example, this time, Tina avoided suspicion and went to Freud’s Mage Tower .

"Does Tina not know that Fernando is going to die?" Kiki couldn't help asking.

"Obviously, Fernando didn't dare to tell her." Amir shrugged, "Neither did I."

"But Fernando can't last long." Kiki said with downcast eyes. "Rafa said that Fernando didn't ask him how to transform into a lich. It seems that he has given up the possibility of extending his life."

"With Fernando's experience and wisdom, it's nothing surprising not to be confused by eternal life." Amir shrugged disapprovingly, took out a black magic robe from the suitcase on the side, and held it in front of Kiki, "Never mind Fernando is gone, put this on first."

Kiki was slightly taken aback, not understanding why Amir asked him to change the brand new black magic robe on his body, but seeing Amir insisting on doing this, he pouted and took off the robe , took the one that Amir handed over.

Amir didn't let him do it himself, and put the magic robe on him, fastened the buttons for him, and untied the magic badge from the original robe, and tied it to the collar of the new robe. superior.

After putting it on, Kiki immediately found that this new robe fit much better than the standard robe of the Magic Association. The material was only the same color, and the softness and comfort were far different.When he put his hand into his pockets, he was even more pleasantly surprised to find that one of the pockets had been replaced with the stomach pouch of the Nightmare Beast, which was returned by Amir in this way.

"Congratulations, Your Excellency the Great Mage." Amir solemnly held up Kiki's right hand, and kissed it lightly on his lips.

——Is this a congratulatory gift to congratulate me on becoming a great magician?

Kiki twitched the corners of his mouth, but didn't answer with a complicated mood.

On the evening of the second day, as the protagonist of the reception and the object of celebration, Keech was unwilling, but still had to dress neatly. He followed Amir to the venue of the reception, the banquet hall of the Academy of Magic.

Perhaps to inspire other magicians, this reception can be attended as long as you wear a magic robe. Even apprentices who have not yet obtained the qualifications of magicians can walk in and raise their glasses to toast the newly promoted great magician—of course, As for whether the great magician is willing to accept it, that is another matter. No one will force it, and no one dares to force it.

Considering that Kich doesn't like such occasions, and there is no need for him to be too ostentatious now, Amir deliberately controlled the time and brought Kid into the reception venue after most of the people had arrived.

After completing the ceremonial greetings with Floyd and others, Amir ignored the others, and took Kiki directly to Tina's side, and put the two of them together to show their special relationship.

At this time, Tina was full of displeasure, and when she saw Kiki and Amir coming over, she just let out a weak "Hi".

Keech almost thought that Tina knew about Fernando's death, but her expression didn't look like it. There was only unhappiness, not sadness. It was more like she was provoked by someone, and she was sulking alone there.

Amir asked a few questions tentatively, and soon learned the truth: originally Tina was secretly depressed because Fernando refused to stay and attend tonight's reception, but Freud has always said something about it these two days Na's angry words immediately made her mood doubly worse.

"Your Excellency Fernando should have left to avoid suspicion." Amir did not ask what Freud said, but only smiled and comforted Tina, "Kiki is your apprentice after all, and you are his daughter. With such First-level relationship, if he is overly enthusiastic about Keech, it is easy to make people think that this assessment is fair and just."

"Are you sure?" Tina asked incredulously.

"How about a bet? When I pass the Great Magician examination next year, His Excellency Fernando will definitely not attend my celebration reception." Amir said solemnly.

"What's the bet?" Tina immediately became interested.

"How about a long trip? I can accompany you wherever you want." Amir raised his eyebrows and said.

"Even if father doesn't agree?" Tina blinked.

"I will be in charge of persuasion." Amir promised confidently.

——At that time, Fernando probably won’t exist anymore, so there’s no need for you to “persuade” him!

Keech bites his lip, lest he can't help opening his mouth and exposing Amir's play.