Although everyone wanted to use words to confirm that Marquis Balan learned magic from Fen. But the Lich himself didn't nod, and no one could force him.
Not to mention that Fen can also use the Flash Technique, and her escape skills are comparable to others; even Lin, who is closest to her, is not sure what the upper limit of her strength is.
When a certain magician and the demon prince Azad were fighting each other, whether that highness approached the lich or the former captain of the Imperial Guard, it was as if he was looking for abuse. Within a few moments, he was beaten so hard that he couldn't find his way back. It can be said that neither mortals nor otherworldly beings are any match for Fen and Stone. Because from the beginning, their imaginary enemies were the gods.
However, regarding the matter of Marquis Balan's apprenticeship, Fen finally nodded slightly with his sharp and delicate chin to express his agreement. As soon as this action came out, the two girls immediately hugged the Marquise excitedly, jumping and shouting with laughter.
The Marquise, who was still confused at the beginning, finally understood that she had been accepted into the door, and of course she was having fun with the other two girls without any image.
As for why the girl who was only close to Kaya at the beginning was conquered by Halumi. It can only be said that the musical talent of the blonde girl, coupled with the power of music from the earth, from classical to pop music, is so powerful that no one in this culturally barren world will not be impressed by it. The Marquise de Balan is no exception.
And just seeing that his granddaughter can have friends who laugh happily with her, that silly grandpa feels that nothing else matters, and keeping this smile is the most important thing.
But this matter is not over yet, there is still one last step to take. Grand Duke Kawei, who returned to his normal state, showed a kind smile and said: "Since Lord Fen has agreed, when will we hold the apprenticeship ceremony?"
If the Kawei family is just a small border family, if they only find a little magician to enlighten the family members with magic knowledge, or if they want to worship an unknown magician as a mentor on the path of magic, then of course there is no need. Cumbersome rituals. If the two parties agree, it would be better to send the students there or let the teachers live at home.
But the Kavey family is a big ducal family. When a person or family's status reaches a certain level, their affairs are no longer so-called private matters. Moreover, Finny Tikal is not a little magician. Regardless of her past identity as the Demon King, she is still an existence that cannot be ignored today.
Therefore, the relationship between the two as master and apprentice must of course be announced to the world. Rather than having the purpose of informing everyone of the good news, the apprenticeship ceremony is more like a demonstration to warn others not to have any wrong ideas. Because neither of these two parties can be dealt with by ordinary people; and after joining forces, they become even more powerful. Anyone who wants to provoke has to weigh whether his or her weight is enough.
Although there is no auspicious day in Midland, once you have a reason to hold a banquet, you still have to choose a good day to hold it. In addition to preparations for the host, the guests must also be given time to attend their appointments. After all, this is still a world where transportation is basically based on walking. Horse-drawn carriages only have a larger carrying capacity, allowing travelers to save effort, but they are not much faster.
It's just that things like rituals and banquets were not within the expectations of the magician. Sure enough, when Fen heard that the labor ceremony was going to be held, he frowned with an expression of disgust and said, "Can I regret it?"
Maybe at the moment of decision, Lin Hefen didn't think too much. But if you think carefully, you can understand the political significance behind holding this apprenticeship ceremony. The two of them were no longer so resistant to the demands of Grand Duke Kawei. Of course, this is mainly due to concerns about the Lich's feelings. Someone is just watching a show.
In exchange for Fen's nod, and in order to cultivate his granddaughter, Grand Duke Kawei promised to provide sponsorship for magic research: there is no upper limit, even at the cost of a magic tower. But the owner of this tower can only be the Marquis Balan. It wouldn't be Finny Tikal, and it certainly wouldn't be Guybrash Tripwood.
Having said that, in fact, the life I should live is pretty much the same as before. In order for the Marquise Balan to live in this home, the Carvey family has made considerable contributions. Duke Kawei has never refused the request made by the Holy City of Estali. It's just that today, Marquis Balan has the identity of a magic apprentice.
Since a ceremony of apprenticeship is to be held, of course there must be a process and venue layout. If it's a coming-of-age ceremony, a wedding, etc., the nobles naturally have their own way of doing it.
But because there are so many schools of magicians, there is no unified etiquette for the apprenticeship ceremony. So at this time, the opinion of the magician is very important. If you violate the other party's taboos, it may be a small matter to mess up, or a big matter to fall out with, and it is possible to directly become an enemy.
However, Fen, who was born in Yeluzi a thousand years ago, has never seriously accepted an apprentice, and certainly has no experience in holding these ceremonies. She wanted to just skip these troublesome tasks, but someone unexpectedly jumped out and took over various arrangements.
Of course, Lin had no experience in holding apprenticeship ceremonies. Kaya and Halumi were brought back directly from the Magicians Association, and they have been following him ever since. But he has watched enough movies and dramas, and he has long wanted to hold a Jianghu-style tea ceremony and apprenticeship.
However, considering that it is not popular to kneel down and kowtow in Midi, we cannot copy it completely. But it was enough for someone to organize a unique apprenticeship ceremony. The location is not in the holy city of Estali, after all, it is the city of magicians. Many nobles are wary of stepping into the territory of the lords. Therefore, the location was chosen in the family territory of Grand Duke Kawei, the iron-gray castle.
However, some people still underestimate the influence of this political event. It caused an uproar not only in the circle of magicians, but also in the circle of nobles.
In the circle of magicians, joining a big noble means inexhaustible resources. The resources that one or two magicians can consume are far different from the output of a large noble territory.
Not to mention that this great noble is a real 'great' noble, one of the five great empires of Midland, with only 17 grand dukes. If he didn't have His Majesty the Emperor and the Grand Duke crowned as king, he would be one of the most powerful countries in the world. It can be said that it is the dream of most magicians to have such thick thighs.
In the aristocratic circle, the granddaughter of a grand duke holds the title of Marquis of Balan. Such a powerful aristocrat became a student of a lich, but it caused a considerable backlash. Politics has never been a one-person affair. Not to mention their status, every move not only falls in the eyes of everyone, but also affects everyone's nerves.
Perhaps in order to prevent such a strong alliance, the invisible pressure from the nobles came overwhelmingly towards the Grand Duke of Kawei. Fortunately, the old man's body and bones are still strong and he was a good hand on the battlefield when he was young, so he was not crushed.
The time finally came when the apprenticeship ceremony was scheduled to be held. No matter what kind of thoughts they have, they all come to the territory of the Grand Duke of Kawei family. According to rumors, the castle looks dark because the outer walls are covered with the blood of the enemy.
