Wizards of the North

Bran lit a bonfire not far from Yingyuequan. Recently, he spent less and less time in his arms, and he began to expand his patrol around Bran.

The water gushing out of Yingyue Spring formed a small lake with an area of ​​two to three hundred square meters. This is a place where various beasts near the grassland drink water, and it is also a place where the herds drink water. All kinds of beasts here are in a relatively peaceful state. It seems that they all come here to take a rest and rest. They rarely prey. The predators carefully keep their distance here to avoid unnecessary fights.

Bran was studying the map on his lap at this time, considering the route of travel. He needs to find ways to improve himself as much as possible on the way to the wasteland. He marked valuable places on the map and tried to find the most concise route. With the re-cognition and positioning of Bran and Black Cat Huahua, Bran's travel route also began to adjust.

Bran threw an unknown blade of grass into the fire, and a strong green aura was urged by the flame to disperse nearby mosquitoes. This is one of his gains. On the way forward, he found that many small beasts have such plants in their habitats. The seeds of this plant carry barbs, which can be hung on the fur of an animal and spread out as the animal moves.

...

Bran's thinking was interrupted by a scream from a distance. Bran carefully distinguished the information sensed in the magic net, and two riders came over here. Slightly adjusting his sitting posture to maintain his vigilance, Bran returned most of his attention to the map in front of him.

With the sound of horses getting closer, the two teenagers gradually appeared clearly in Bran's perception, so he completely put down his final guard.

The two teenagers saw Bran from a distance, but Bran's image was a bit weird. Several clusters of starlight rose and fell around him, which made the approaching teenager hesitate. But soon the Northlanders' intuition and familiar character made them sit by the campfire.

This is a tradition and a habit. Northlanders who meet in the wild do not need to be invited or polite. If there is food toasted on the fire, just reach for it. It's a pity that there was only a bonfire in front of Bran that was not very vigorous, and the two teenagers had to take out their own food and gnaw. If it wasn't for Bran's focus on marking the map, they would share their food with Bran.

Now the two teenagers were already sitting within Bran's magic net, and the fluttering starlight occasionally passed by the two teenagers. After the initial vigilance, the two teenagers became curious and exchanged opinions in a low voice. Until Bran raised his head and put away the map, they finally couldn't help but ask Bran.

"what is this?"

"magic."

"Lie to us, the magic is invisible."

"Well, this is what the magic power looks like." Bran dealt with it casually.

"Are you a wizard?"

"Ok."

A teenager was a little disdainful, "We don't have wizards in the North."

Bran explained in an indifferent manner, "But some people will awaken, and as long as they awaken, they are wizards."

"Why are you here alone?"

"Trial."

"How old are you?"

Bran pointed to the facial lines on his face, too lazy to bother with this unconscious provocation.

"Let's finish the trial too, let's go together, we will take care of you on the road."

"No, I have other things to do."

The two teenagers were stunned, and asked: "What else is there to do? Trial is the most important thing."

"Well, I am a wizard, some are not the same as you." Bran was speechless to the two curious babies.

The two teenagers then asked: "Where are you from?"

"castle."

"Wow!" the two teenagers sighed.

Speaking of the castle in the north, it can only refer to the home where Bran lived and grew up.

The two teenagers were a little excited: "I heard that there are powerful samurai there. After completing the trial, we also want to join."

"Ambitious."

"I heard that the samurai in the castle will guard the border and need to fight frequently. Is it true?"

"Well, almost."

"Have you seen anyone outside?"

"I have seen it, but there are more bad guys among them, so be careful not to be fooled."

"Dare to lie to us and chop them down."

Bran sighed: "I can't see anyone hack someone."

A young man asked: "Have you killed anyone?"

Another teenager answered first: "Definitely not, how old is he?"

Bran followed the voice: "Yes, I haven't killed it."

However, Bran was deeply shocked by the question from the boy.

"The samurai who came back from the castle said that there is a kid in the castle who is an idiot, what's his name..."

"Bran." Bran reminded feebly, feeling a good thing not to go out.

"Yes, it's Bran."

Another teenager added: "This goes against our tradition. Children with disabilities should be drowned at birth."

"Well, a good way." Bran was a little angry.

"Do you know him?"

"Know, and quite familiar. He is not an idiot, he is the one who told you this, blind!" Bran replied very positively.

"How is it possible? He is not blind."

"Bran and I grew up together and have never been separated. I can tell you for sure that he is not an idiot. Therefore, your one must be very blind!"

Looking at the two teenagers who still wanted to argue, Bran reminded him: "Go to sleep, trial is the most important thing. Take a little more rest and I will watch the night at night."

"Can you do it? Let's do it."

"Don't worry, I am a wizard. I can sleep while being alert to the surroundings. I will wake you up if there is danger." After speaking, Bran ignored them and closed his eyes.

...

In the early morning, the two teenagers were awakened by the smell of barbecue. A snake with thick arms was cut into several sections and simmered on the fire.

"When was it caught?"

"Last night, it wanted to catch it when you got close."

Then Bran heard the whispers of two teenagers complaining to each other. People sometimes do this. When they have reliance, they lose the necessary vigilance and always think what the other party will do. To enter the wasteland in this state, two teenagers will be very dangerous.

After breakfast, the two sides said to each other to take care. That is, they did not inform each other's names, nor did they inquire too much about the origin of each other. This kind of heartless look may also be produced in the North.