Chapter 648 The mysterious magician’s commission
It had just passed in the morning, and there was still a bit of coldness lingering on the streets of Orario, causing ordinary citizens to put on their coats to keep warm, and even breathed out heat from their mouths from time to time.
Compared with the citizens, the adventurers who are slowly walking from the streets to the central square where the Tower of Babel is located are dressed in different styles. Some are fully armed, and some are lightly packed. Especially the passionate Amazon, Most of her skin was exposed to the air, as if she didn't care about the early morning chill.
In the dungeon deep underground, on the 10th floor shrouded in white mist, Li Ge and Ais were walking towards the entrance to the 11th floor.
"bass!"
Silver light flashed quickly in the white mist, and Ais cut a little devil that suddenly rushed out from the side in half, causing it to not even have time to scream. The body turned into dust in mid-air and dissipated. The remaining small magic stone fell to the ground, making a crisp sound.
Aisi picked up the small magic stone and put it into the small bag on her waist, causing Li Ge to blink.
"Do you need to put away such a small magic stone?"
Li Ge couldn't help but ask.
The magic stones on the monsters on the 10th floor are very small. Even if they are sold in exchange for money, they will not be sold for much money. In Rige's view, picking up such small magic stones and putting them on the body is completely consuming unnecessary space. Increase the weight on yourself.
If Li Ge comes alone, forget it, just throw it into the storage space of the Dimensional Rubik's Cube. You don't need to worry about the magic stone occupying the carrying space or increasing the weight.
But Aisi collected the small magic stones that were of little value to herself, which was somewhat laborious.
This is how Ais explained it.
"Riveria said she wanted to pick it up." Ais explained: "If you throw the magic stone casually on the roadside, it may cause unnecessary disputes."
For Li Ge and Aisi, the magic stones produced by the monsters on this floor naturally have little value, but for the low-level adventurers who explore this floor, this is their main source of income.
If they see magic stones that no one wants all over the place and have the idea of getting something for nothing, things like uneven distribution of teams, competition for magic stones, and even fights for a little gain will inevitably happen.
Therefore, generally speaking, high-level adventurers should try to avoid attacking monsters on lower floors when exploring dungeons, and leave them to low-level adventurers. If they cannot avoid it, they should also collect magic stones and dropped props. Go ahead and avoid unnecessary follow-up time.
This is not something the guild stipulates in black and white, it is just some unspoken rules among adventurers.
"I see."
Li Ge nodded to express his understanding.
"breathe--"
After putting away the magic stone, Aisi returned to Li Ge and continued walking to the 11th floor while adjusting her breathing.
Looking at Ais like this, Li Ge, who was walking side by side with her, could tell that this girl was trying to improve her breathing skills in order to reach the state of full concentration and constant concentration.
"His understanding is really good. He is indeed the genius in the original work who created the shortest upgrade record before the protagonist appeared."
Li Ge nodded secretly, and suddenly his heart moved, and he pulled Ais.
"Um?"
Ais couldn't help but stop and glanced at Li Ge doubtfully.
"……What's wrong?"
As soon as this question was asked by Aisi, Aisi suddenly turned her head and looked at the front shrouded in white mist.
"who?"
Ais raised the Sword of Despair in her hand, pointed at the empty white mist, and spoke coldly.
"Come out." Li Ge said calmly: "Although you hide it well and eliminate your aura perfectly, you can hide it from others, but you can't hide it from us."
As soon as these words came out, there was an indescribable silence in the white fog in front of Li Ge and Aisi.
The next second, the white mist began to dissipate, and a black shadow quietly appeared from it, impressing Li Ge and Aisi's eyes.
"You are worthy of being the most talented swordsman among the Loki Familia. Your senses are sharper than I thought."
Indistinguishable male and female voices came from each other's mouths, echoing in the white mist.
Li Ge's eyes flashed slightly, and Ais became even more vigilant.
Just because the person who caught their eyes had something strange about him.
It was a mysterious figure whose whole body was hidden in a black robe, and even his face was covered by the hood. His appearance and even his specific figure were completely unclear.
Not even an inch of the mysterious figure's body is exposed. He is covered in a black robe that is tightly covered. He also wears gloves with complex patterns on his hands. Even his feet are covered by the hem of the robe, let alone his appearance. , even if you want to see a little skin, you can't do it.
The other party also exudes an indescribable sense of existence, a strange feeling that makes people wonder whether it is a human being. If the other party had not spoken when he first appeared, Rige would have ignored him, and Aisi would have definitely regarded him as a human being. Treat him as an unknown monster and chop him to death on the spot.
"……Who are you?"
Ais remained alert, and the tip of the raised Sword of Despair was pointed straight at the man in black.
"Me?" The man in black still spoke in an indistinguishable voice, lowered his head and said calmly: "I'm just an insignificant magician."
"magician?"
Aisi's heart moved slightly.
Magicians in this world refer to masters who serve adventurers of magic professions such as wizards and magic swordsmen.
Unlike the knives, guns, swords, halberds and other weapons most commonly used by adventurers, staffs, wands and props dedicated to wizards or magic swordsmen are usually not available in ordinary weapon stores.
Unlike swords and other weapons used for hand-to-hand combat, the makers of equipment such as staffs, wands, and props that can increase the power of magic have the effect of increasing "magic power" and need to be proficient in magic. Therefore, even if they have learned "Blacksmithing" "A senior blacksmith with developed abilities cannot make this type of equipment.
A person who can make this type of equipment is a magician, a person who specializes in the production and sale of magic-related items.
To put it simply, a magician is a blacksmith who specializes in serving magicians and magic swordsmen.
The weapons of Lige, Ace and others were all forged by blacksmiths, but the equipment of Riveria and Lefia were made by magicians. The difference between the two lies in the different groups they serve.
The person in front of me is such a being, a magician who is engaged in magic-related manufacturing. On the continent of Akasha, he is an alchemist and a magic craftsman.
certainly……
"I know I'm suspicious, but before you attack me, can you first hear my purpose?"
The mysterious magician said this, making Aisi couldn't help but look at Li Ge.
Li Ge nodded towards Ais.
Ais hesitated for a moment, then put away the Sword of Despair, and lowered the tip of the sword aimed at the opponent to the ground.
"Thank you."
The other party also thanked me politely. Although it was very suspicious, every move gave people a sense of education and etiquette.
"Tell me." Li Ge said expressionlessly, "What do you want to see us for?"
The mysterious magician was silent for a while, and then spoke.
"I would like to ask you to accept the commission I propose."
The other party's words made Ais look at Li Ge again.
"Entrustment?" Li Ge did not look at Ais, as if he could see through the thoughts of the person in front of him, he said with a half-smile: "Could it be that you are referring to the abnormal situation that occurred on the 24th floor?"
Hearing this, the mysterious magician fell silent again.
"Abnormal situation?"
Ais, who didn't know about this, was stunned for a moment.
Seeing this, Li Ge explained to Ais.
"Last night, I took the magic stone to the money exchange at the guild headquarters to exchange money, and I heard someone mention an unusual situation at the counter."
"According to what the other party said, there seems to be an explosion of monsters on the 24th floor that is better than the monster feast, causing the death of many adventurers exploring the 24th floor."
"I thought there would be some action from the guild, but when we came here today, everything here is as usual."
"Obviously, the guild did not take any action, and there was not even a notification. Otherwise, the adventurers who entered the dungeon to explore would not be so calm."
With that said, Li Ge looked at the mysterious magician.
"Originally, I was still wondering why the guild chose to ignore this abnormal situation regardless of the casualties of the adventurers. Now it seems that the guild is not ignoring it, but cannot make the matter public for some reason, and can only secretly entrust Gao Gao like this. Level adventurer, let the other party handle this abnormal situation."
After Li Ge said this, Ais also understood.
"Are you from the guild?"
Ais looked at the mysterious magician.
"...A very exciting speculation." The mysterious magician seemed to smile bitterly, then nodded and said: "Currently, I am indeed working for the guild."
After hearing this, Ais finally let down most of her vigilance.
Since the other party is from the guild, it at least means that he has no hostility and is not an enemy.
"The purpose of my visit is exactly what you said. I hope you can investigate the abnormal situation on the 24th floor and even suppress this monster riot."
The mysterious magician took a deep look at Li Ge and straightforwardly explained his purpose.
"Of course, I will prepare generous rewards for you two."
The credibility of this statement is quite high.
After all, the guild is the only official in the city that handles the business of magic stone products. It can be said that they are extremely rich and lack everything except money.
Even if the guild is short of money, the mysterious magician in front of him will not be short of money either.
You must know that every item related to magic is an expensive luxury item, at least more expensive than ordinary weapons of the same level.
Magicians who are able to engage in the production of items in this area are basically those who are not short of money.
Such a person said that he would prepare generous rewards, which is indeed quite exciting.
The issue is……
"Why are you looking for us?"
Rieger raised this most fundamental question.
