Green Monster Epic

"I've really troubled everyone!!"

After being escorted into the safety zone of Nur Fortress, Albad declined Okocha's offer to settle him in. He pointed to the adventurers following behind the group and said, "I have them to take care of me, and this is our own territory. I can handle everything from here."

When Plaka asked Okocha to take care of Albad, he didn't reveal Albad's identity. Therefore, Albad's continued journey north wasn't a problem, as long as he could send Okocha and the others away.

Plaka did this because he considered Albad, the old commander, a meritorious leader of their cavalry regiment, and because Albad's firm attitude in the depths of his eyes moved Plaka, a true warrior who had climbed up from the bottom step by step and didn't have many complicated thoughts.

"Well... alright then. Take care of yourself, old sir. If you have any problems, you can find me at the South City Patrol Camp."

Okocha saw Albad's seemingly tactful but firm refusal, so he didn't insist. After all, Nur Fortress was their Green Field Tribe's territory, and with the great leader stationed there, there probably wasn't a safer place than this after entering the inner city.

"To make up for taking up your time, please use this money to buy some drinks and food for everyone."

Hearing this, Albad's eyes smiled into crescent moons. He took out two gold coins from his pocket and was about to hand them to Okocha and the others.

"Absolutely not! If the inspectors find out, we'll be dismissed!!"

Okocha's expression suddenly changed when he saw the two gleaming gold coins. He quickly shook his head in refusal, then turned around and led his men back the way they came, his steps very brisk.

"..."

A look of surprise flashed across Albad's face, but it was quickly replaced by a hint of gratification. It seemed that the tribe's children were becoming better and better.

"Old sir, what should we do now...?"

Only then did Botu and his companions dare to approach the carriage, carefully asking with respectful expressions.

"It's getting late today. Let's find an inn to rest for the night, and we'll continue north early tomorrow morning."

Albad's will was extremely firm, especially when he was only a little over a hundred miles away from his goal.

"Understood."

After their previous encounter, how could Botu and the others not know that this old goblin, who looked like he could die at any moment, was actually an important member of the powerful Green Field Tribe? The unsavory thoughts in their minds dared not surface again. They were even more worried that Albad would die during their escort, in which case they would have to pay for his life!!

Before, everyone thought they had found a great bargain, getting a fortune for nothing. Now, it seemed like they had stirred up a hornet's nest, likely to get them covered in stings and even lose their lives.

However, Botu's worries were unnecessary. The seemingly decrepit dwarf elder on the carriage had a very tenacious life force. Even when Botu and the others brought him to his destination, he still looked half-dead.

"Old sir, we're here."

Near the central dividing line of the northern district of Nasir Fortress, close to the tall city defenses, stood a newly built, tall, pointed mage tower in an open area.

The mage tower consisted of a main tower and six slightly shorter sub-towers located at six nodes. Below these seven spires was a connected stone building complex. Even now, skilled craftsmen were still carving intricate patterns on the buildings.

Outside the main building complex, countless dark elf gardeners were diligently working. Many seedlings were sprouting in the flowerbeds, and many flowerbeds were already full of flowers, a scene of lush growth. Some flowerbeds only had a solitary, unknown vine growing on a support, forming a continuous green shade above the flowerbed...

Further out, the area was enclosed by a two-to-three-meter-high marble wall. Only at the southern entrance, where Albad and the others were, was there a huge stone archway, sealed by two metal curtains. On either side, a team of gnolls and troll warriors stood guard, blocking Albad and his group in front of the gate.

"Halt!! This is an important area of the academy. Irrelevant personnel, leave immediately!!"

Albad had only stopped in front of the archway, which had the four common words 'Mysteries of Nature' written on top, for a few breaths. Before he could even get out of the comfortable carriage, a guard warrior had already stepped forward to drive away this group of outsiders who clearly weren't spellcasters or students.

"I apologize, but please inform Dean Gunther that Albad of the Green Field Tribe requests an audience."

Albad tremblingly stepped out of the carriage with Botu's careful support, then said kindly to the gnoll warrior who came to drive them away.

"...Then you wait here!! Don't get any closer to the academy!!"

The gnoll warrior looked doubtful. This dwarf elder didn't seem like an important figure. He was dressed plainly and simply, and there was no magical aura on his body. How could he possibly know someone like the Dean of the Mysteries of Nature Academy!!

However, since this dwarf claimed to be from the Green Field Tribe, no matter how he looked now, the gnoll guard didn't dare to be careless. After patiently giving an order, he went back to his fellow guard and whispered something. Then, someone pushed open a corner of the iron gate and ran inside to report, while the other guards continued to stand guard in front of the gate with unwavering gazes, very majestic.

Occasionally, young trolls, goblins, and gnolls would enter and exit through the side door, wearing loose-fitting robes and holding various exquisite wands or warhammers tailored to their height, curiously looking at Albad and his group standing not far from the gate.

Albad was also observing this unfamiliar mage academy. Although he couldn't see the full view of the mage tower, he could feel that the mage tower inside the high walls was more powerful and effective than the mage towers he had lived in in Green Lake Town and Fat Fortress, just from the activity and vibration of the surrounding magical aura.

There was no other way. The Mansa Wilderness also had another name—the Mage Desert. Without a complete inheritance system of mage knowledge and without the tools to understand the truth of this world, how difficult would it be to develop a powerful magical civilization like the other warrior professions?

The reason why Allen was willing to pay a huge price to extend Albad's life was not only to make up for his previous debt to Albad, but also because he couldn't bear to lose Albad, this rare seed of a mage legend!!

After a dozen or so minutes, the guard who had gone to report returned, followed by a frail-looking human middle-aged man with gold-rimmed glasses perched on his nose. When the other guards saw the human's face clearly, they all cast curious glances at Albad.

"Mr. Albad, you should have told us you were coming in advance! I would have sent someone to the south of the city to welcome you!!"

Gunther, the Dean of the Arcane Mysteries Magic Academy and the leader of the mage团 dispatched by the Eternal Truth Council, a powerful organization in the distant land of ice and snow, personally came out to greet Albad's arrival, which naturally aroused curiosity in the hearts of the guards of both races outside the gate.

You should know that although this human mage is only at the peak of the High-Rank, he can sit on an equal footing with the legendary powerhouses of both races in Nasir Fortress. Even the leaders of their two races are very polite and friendly to him.

Now, he personally came out to welcome this old gnome, which shows the special status of this gnome. However, with everyone's understanding of the Greenwild Tribe, they really couldn't figure out the affiliation of this old gnome in the Greenwild.

"I came here this time shamelessly, wanting to ask Dean Gunther to agree to let me see the most precious part of your academy's materials. I would be too embarrassed to trouble you to pick me up!!"

Albad also spoke to the other party with an apologetic and embarrassed expression.

"Let's go inside and talk, there are too many eyes and ears here."

Gunther had already guessed the other party's intentions and was not surprised. He just glanced at the adventurers behind Albad and said.

"Okay, but please wait a moment, let me send them away."

Albad had an understanding expression on his face, and then took out the torn Magic July, the task contract, and the reward from his body and handed them to Botu, who was not far behind: "Okay, your task is completed, this is your reward."

"Okay, old sir."

Botu had long wanted to stay away from the other party's side. Now that he had received the reward and the contract, he reached out to take it and winked at his companions behind him, heading straight for the East District of the troll leader, without any nostalgia.

"Please find someone to help me put away the carriage."

Albad casually threw out a few silver coins, and instructed the gnoll guard again. After receiving the other party's response, he then gathered his mental power and magic power, skillfully and lightly applied a few spells to himself, and smiled apologetically at Gunther.

"Then let's go."

Gunther's eyes narrowed slightly. Although the ranks of the spells the other party cast were not high, the other party completed the casting action effortlessly without the aid of any magical instruments. It was even more effortless than himself, which made him pay more attention to this gnome mage.

"Last time, when Lord Allen asked me to take the materials to Green Lake Town, I explained to you that it wasn't that I was unwilling to let you read the most important materials and inheritance in our academy, but that our group of people is far away from our hometown and homeland. There is only one copy of these materials, so even I have no right to take them out of the academy's scope."

"Moreover, many of these materials are recorded in the Inheritance Crystal, which is convenient for the reader to intuitively understand the mysteries and operating rules in it. However, the shortcomings of this Inheritance Crystal, Mage Albad, you must also know that each use reduces one opportunity to read it, and it is very important to the mages of our mage academy. Our members will have to rely on these inheritances in the future if they want to achieve something, so..."

As he walked, Gunther told Albad the difficulties that he had vaguely mentioned when he was with Albad in Green Lake Town, so that he could understand his difficulties.

"I understand, so I came to the academy in person this time, just so I don't want to embarrass Mage Gunther."

Albad said very understandingly. At the same time, he also understood that these knowledge and inheritance would require a great price to be paid in any other place. It was also because Gunther and his group of spellcasters needed the support of the demigod Allen, so that they could gain a foothold in this land, otherwise they would not be able to easily agree to his rude request.

But the necessary price still had to be paid, which was the prerequisite for everyone to get along for a long time.

"At the same time, I also applied to Town Chief Tris for two complete Dream Crystals to pay for the consumption of reading your academy's Inheritance Crystals. In this case, Mage Gunther, do you think you can let me read the hidden knowledge and inheritance in your library?"

"This... I'm afraid I have to discuss it with the other teachers in our academy first."

Gunther didn't expect Albad to be so well prepared, so that his excuses didn't work. So after a little consideration, he gave another reply.

"I understand, I can wait."

Albad nodded and replied without surprise.

After Albad was properly settled, Gunther went to deal with the problems brought by Albad. Half a day later, he returned with a reply that satisfied Albad.

"Everyone agreed to your request, but we also have a request, that is, you have to sign a magic contract with us. The information and inheritance you have consulted can only be mastered by you personally, and it is absolutely not allowed to be passed on to a second person."

When you are under someone else's roof, you have to bow your head. Now that Gunther and his group are within the sphere of influence of the Greenwild Tribe, they don't have the strength to compete with the other party. In addition, they have indeed received strong support from the Greenwild Tribe over the years, so they have the mage tower that can compete with ordinary legends and a well-established academy. They also have no reason to refuse the other party's request.

But the necessary confidentiality requirements can still be put forward. After all, these materials and inheritances are also the foundation for the Magic Academy to be able to stand in Nasir Fortress for a long time, and they must not be easily obtained by others.

"Understood!!"

Albad was overjoyed and nodded repeatedly.

"Then when can I go to your library to consult these materials and inheritance?"

"This... I'm afraid we still have to prepare."

"By the way, I'm afraid I will also borrow your academy's research room and laboratory. Please help us free up one by then..."

"This is no problem. You can also tell us what materials you need for the experiment, and I will have someone prepare them for you..."

"That's not necessary. I brought enough materials and magic plants when I came this time, so I shouldn't need your reserves. Moreover, there are also our Greenwild institutions in Nasir Fortress. If there is anything missing, I can ask them to prepare it for me..."

"Okay..."

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Do you know how miserable I am? I ate fried rice with dried chili peppers and garlic for ten days, and today I finally saw vegetables!!!