Arcane Lord

Public floor, reception room 102.

Xia Duo held a pen in one hand and paper in the other. He looked at the slightly reserved middle-aged man in front of him who never looked at him, and made some general judgments in his mind:

"Esk, I will ask you a few questions next. I hope you will answer them carefully after thinking carefully. This will involve your future arrangements."

"Yes, Lord Shada!"

"Why did you want to learn magic in the first place?" Xia Duo asked the first question.

"this--"

Xia Duo asked seriously, and Eske had to think about it seriously. He seemed to be lost in memories for a while, and it took a long time before he said:

"Sir, my family was very poor and couldn't afford to support me. I heard that the Tower of Time was responsible for food and housing, so I was sent here. After staying at the Tower of Time for three years, I gradually fell in love with this extraordinary power. , and since leaving the Tower of Time might not lead to a better life, I stayed here.”

This stay lasted for more than ten years. Xia Duo mentally filled in the unfinished words for Esk. Judging from the available information, Esk is considered to be the group of low-level mages who have stayed at the Tower of Time for the longest time. .

If nothing unexpected happens, he will most likely end up in the Tower of Time, and maybe he can become an intermediate mage before he dies.

This is the life of an ordinary mage from the Tower of Time.

"How is the situation at home now?" Xia Duo asked again.

"The situation at home is much better now. Although my parents are old, they are still in good health. My younger brother has opened a leather shop. His craftsmanship is not very good, but he can maintain it. My younger sister is married to a wealthy businessman. I don't like it very much. But it’s her own choice.”

Although Esk didn't say it, Shado knew that without Esk, a low-level mage, it would be almost impossible for their family to transform from farmers farming to residents of Savile Town, let alone own everything. Bright future.

"Have children?"

"Yes!" Esk suddenly showed a shy smile, "The eldest son is already 5 years old, and the younger son just learned to walk some time ago."

"Want your child to learn magic?"

"Of course I do. Magic has changed my destiny and the destiny of my family. I hope my child can become an archmage!"

At this moment, a beam of light suddenly burst out in Eske's eyes, a beam of hope.

"Well said! What about yourself?"

Shado once again turned the topic to Esk himself, "Don't you want to become an Archmage yourself?"

"I - I think so too, but it's only me who realizes that I don't have the potential to become an Archmage." At this point, Esk suddenly felt a little lonely.

The man in front of him is a young arcanist with a bright future, but he is just a poor mage who may not even be able to reach the intermediate level.

but--

Esk seemed to have thought of something suddenly, "Sir, are we included in the Academic Affairs Office this time to train us like those apprentices?"

"Yes, and no!" Xia Duo deliberately let it slip.

"Ah?!" Esk opened his mouth. Could it be that the newly raised hopes were going to be dashed again?

"Apprentices are apprentices, you are you, but there is still training!"

Xia Duo's words made Eske's eyes light up, "Sir, is it true?"

"Of course it's true, but I think you should care about your future work first!"

"Sir, I agree to whatever work I do, as long as I have a few opportunities to ask questions every month!" At this time, Eske was like a man drowning, trying hard to grasp the last straw.

However, his words made Xia Duo have some doubts, "Your previous mentor was Shan De, right? Didn't he even give you a chance to ask questions?"

"This -" Epps was still a little hesitant when it came to his mentor.

Xia Duo asked again and said, "What you say here is only known to you and me. Shan De will never know. Even if he knows, I guarantee that he will not do anything to you."

"No, Teacher Xander is very kind to me, but - how should I put it, the teacher's interest is not in magic. Except for completing the Tower of Time mission every time, I can't see him."

"..."

Xia Duo immediately called the tower spirit to check the "performance" of each mid-level mage. If he didn't check, he wouldn't know. When he checked, he was shocked.

Master Sande's performance seems to be average, hidden among everyone, and inconspicuous, but a closer inspection reveals that he only completes fixed monthly tasks and never takes on more.

Of course, this is still good. Some mid-level mages are not as good as him. They cannot complete the fixed monthly manufacturing tasks and need to use other tasks, such as general affairs, field work, or donations to make up for it.

These are the main sources of the Tower of Time (including Alberk), and with the others at the bottom, Sander dares to play like this. As expected, people who have no desires and desires can live freely.

However, Sande is not really free of desires. Shado has a deep impression of Sande. During the Orc War, he taught him and other apprentices how to use magic scrolls.

Of course, the more important thing is Xander's size.

Before meeting Xander with his own eyes, the mage he imagined was either personable, energetic, or quiet and elegant. He had never imagined an alternative mage with Xander's stature.

He is about the same height as Xia Duo, but his waistline is more than twice that of Xia Duo. He is a proper humanoid tank, so he is really at a disadvantage as a mage.

In addition, before the transformation of the new system, each mage in the Tower of Time had his or her own private lessons, and apprentices could choose at will. If Sha Duo remembered correctly, Sande's private lesson was called "The Art of Cooking."

Not interested in magic? Hum!

Looking at Esk, Shado couldn't help but feel a little sympathy. Although other low-level mages would be squeezed by their mentors, they could actually participate in their mentor's projects and learn a lot from them.

This is also the only path for most mid-level mages. Just wait until you become a mentor and exploit your apprentices.

As for Esk, although he was not squeezed much, his contact with his mentor was probably only when he completed the Tower of Time mission.

The fixed manufacturing tasks of the Tower of Time are just some common magic items, such as various magic scrolls, belts, amulets, etc.

Some skilled people can replace fixed tasks with specialized designated tasks, such as enchanting customized armor, special potions, or exquisitely designed magic items, so that they can earn more money.

Xander only completed fixed tasks, and Esk didn't learn much at all.

"I roughly understand your situation. Go back and wait for notification! Ask Abrar to come in on your way out!"

"yes!"

…

After Eske left, Chateau wrote on the paper behind Eske's name, "Has a family, is old, is skilled in manufacturing, and is tentatively designated as a technician."

Outside the reception room, when Eske was seen walking out, almost all the low-level mages waiting outside gathered around him, "Eske, what did Master Xia talk about with you?"

"Nothing, just asking some simple questions, Abrar, Master Shada wants you to come in!"

Esk would not reveal what was asked of him at will. When he saw someone taking out their spell notes and hiding in a corner to study temporarily, he couldn't help but shake his head secretly.