Grimm fell into an inexplicable solemn atmosphere.
天, it has changed.
Orcs, undead, and even the Murloc Empire are putting pressure on the southern provinces.
The streets of Grimm are crowded with people, but most of the pedestrians are in a hurry, and their expressions are very solemn. Even the wandering warbler who used to be at street corners in the past has subconsciously lowered the volume. .
The mercenaries wearing bloodstained armor are murderous, and the spoils in their hands are no longer the corpses or fur of the beasts, but the skulls flashing soul fire.
Several priests of the Temple of Life, wearing pure white priest robes, with sacred and loving expressions, distributed holy water that had been diluted hundreds of times to the surrounding people along the bluestone streets with dark green moss growing in the gaps on both sides.
Although the holy water contained in cheap glass bottles is too scarce and loses its ability to treat injuries and diseases, it can barely resist the invasion of low-grade negative energy.
The pace is neat, the well-established patrol team has changed the way of tyranny in the past. At this time, all of them are seriously patrolling the city with a look of guard.
The number of beggars on the streets is now less than half, and even the commoners are sparse.
The difficult environment made the small businessmen who opened semi-circular shops on both sides of the street to do business frowned, watching the increasingly abnormal scenes on the street full of worry.
It is not the great aristocrats and those in power who are most affected by each change in the pattern, but these low-level civilians with small assets.
pulls the whole body, in the waves, no small fishing boat can safely avoid the storm.
"I heard that although the undead in the north have retreated, but the death cemetery is still there, I guess it must be the undead deliberately left behind!"
"Isn't it, it was left behind by the undead deliberately, and they can send troops in at any time for the next invasion."
"Oh...The Great Master Spark did not expect to be hit hard by the undead. Even such a powerful Master Master could not handle it. We are afraid that we will be attacked even more violently when we participate in the attack on the death cemetery. Even under Locke’s crown can’t directly destroy and take out the death cemetery..."
"Hehe, what can be done? This is a task that the major guilds have forced to perform. We have signed a treaty before joining the guild, and we must stand with the guild when encountering a major crisis.
You are a thieves’ guild. It’s okay, but you can still leave the shadows if you fight. Our Warriors’ guild is afraid to take your life to send it inside. "
"Hmph, those mages! If it weren't for the Mage Association's proposal to gather the power of all the guilds to clear the weird death cemetery, did we use it so hard??"
"No way, who makes the lives of those masters more precious than us..."
"......"
Before stepping into the Scarlet Mage Tower, Reed, which had just returned to the City of Dawn, heard an indignant conversation between two mercenaries on the mysterious street belonging to the Scarlet Mage Tower.
Reed showed a bit of contemplation in his eyes. I didn't expect the situation of Grimm to change so fast that even the power of the guild was used.
In Grimm, the most powerful guild is undoubtedly the Mage Association. Almost all the master masters in Grimm are the nobles of Grimm. The powerful asylum—the extraordinary mage Locke is the president of the Mage Association.
Several other strong guilds control most of the professionals in Grimm, mercenary guilds mainly accepting and publishing tasks, adventurers’ guilds mainly exploring ancient ruins, as well as thieves’ guilds and warriors. Guilds and other professional guilds.
These big guilds are the most powerful force in Grimm, and the number of soldiers controlled by the city lord is close to 60,000 under this force.
"Betty, have our Scarlet Mage Tower been called up?"
Reed turned his head and looked at the heroic Valkyrie next to him asking questions
"No," Betty shook her head, "The magic scroll produced by the Scarlet Mage Tower is an important material to resist the undead in the north. We are not called up."
After finishing speaking, his tone of voice paused slightly, "But in exchange, the magic scrolls we currently produce cannot be sold to other forces. All the scrolls are purchased by the major guilds."
Reed nodded clearly. At this critical moment, the nobles of Grimm must try their best to mobilize all resources and power.
It’s not surprising that Scarlet Mage’s Tower is restricted, and it doesn’t affect who it is selling to.
But the problem now is that the remaining undead may be trickier than imagined.
"Master of Reed..."
Before stepping into the gate of Scarlet Mage Tower, a voice filled with excitement rang from the gate.
, wearing a blue mage robe, with slightly curly golden hair at the waist, sapphire-like eyes flashing with a radiant and charming figure, ran to Reed with excitement on his face.
Looking at the girl who was obviously thinner before her eyes, a few gentle people flashed in her eyes in Reed.
reached out and rubbed the girl's head.
"Vina, long time no see..."
After seeing Reed, Vina's inner joy overflowed, and she happily turned her head to allow Reed to stroke her slightly curly blonde hair.
"Yes, Master Reed, you went out before the Winter Moon last year. It has been half a year now..."
"Half a year", Reed has an emotional expression, "It's really a blink of an eye, let's go, go in and say."
Wei Na hurriedly stepped away, then saw little Isha and Betty, and hurriedly greeted the two girls.
Reed looked at the three pretty figures with swings, and couldn't help feeling very good.
A little cute disciple, a well-behaved maid, and a wild Valkyrie, this combination is absolutely amazing.
Step into the Scarlet Mage Tower. After half a year of construction, although the Scarlet Mage Tower is much better than the previous construction site, it is still a bit messy, and many of the trenches dug have not been filled with dirt.
Reed saw this scene and felt a headache.
This ancient alchemy formation is about to become his heart disease.
Having invested so much, the construction hasn't seen results for more than a year. If Spark hadn't built it himself, he would really want to stop this golden swallowing beast.
If the funds invested were replaced by alchemy bombs, they could destroy hundreds of thousands of troops.
But I frowned at the thought of Spark's Reed. He still doesn't know what's the situation of his cheap teacher, so he has to wait and see him.
Entering the Mage Tower, Reed did not stay on the first floor, but went directly to the study on the third floor where I was used to working.
The towering oak bookshelves are next to each other, and the bookshelves are covered with precious books one after another.
Although I haven't returned for half a year, there is still no trace of dust that has been cleaned up here.
Reed nodded in satisfaction, and of course not letting him sit on the chair behind the only desk in the study.
"Vina, report on the situation of the Scarlet Mage Tower during this period, starting from the number of personnel."
He has been away for too long, and after a long time he has made some of his family members unclear.
He must know everything.
As a helm, he doesn't need to go toward the sails himself, but he needs to know how many sailors he has on his ship, how many sails, and how much food.
Wei Na talked about business affairs, her expression slowly became solemn, and she began to enter the style of the manager of the Scarlet Mage Tower that caused storms in Grimm and even the southern provinces.
Wei Na is now a well-deserved new star in the business world of Grimm, and it is the brightest moment.
is even called the business queen by a small number of nobles who have dealt with her.
"Master Reed, our development has not stalled in the six months since you left.
There are currently 120 official wizards in the Scarlet Mage Tower, including 15 intermediate wizards who have reached level 5.
650 master apprentices.
200 guards, 5 to 9 level 180, 20 people reach level 10. This group of guards was bought by Betty in the arena. "
120 official mage plus 650 mage apprentices, the number of mage currently owned by the Scarlet Mage Tower reaches 770.
This is an exaggerated data.
The Scarlet Mage Tower before the Winter Moon of the previous year did not even have an official mage. There were only 22 mage apprentices. Now in less than two years, he has become a powerful force with 700 or 800 mages.
Although the level of these apprentices is generally not high at present, it is not too difficult to spend a certain amount of resources to train a group of high-level wizards in the case of the scarlet mage tower's ability to make money so exaggerated.
"Are the guards formed separately or managed by the Scarlet Mage Tower?" But it was this guard that attracted the interest of Reed.
Vina turned her head and glanced at Betty, who shrugged indifferently.
"At present, Betty is in charge of the guard team. It provides protection when our caravan goes out to buy important supplies, or the guard team will also support when there is a wizard that needs protection."
Reed nodded, there is no doubt about the power of the mage, but the scarlet mage tower is obviously not up to the horrible background of the white tower, so this guard team is formed well, at least it can prevent the scarlet mage tower from being developed. The formation was hidden by the enemy.
Although the mage tower raises a team of soldiers, he is not very pleasant to say, but he has always been pragmatic.
turned his head and glanced at Betty, who was slightly twisted at this time, Reed smiled at this Valkyrie.
"In the future, the size of the guards will be expanded to 500 people. If you need financial support, you can apply directly to Wei Na.
Betty, this guard is under your jurisdiction. You can buy a separate area near the Scarlet Mage Tower as a resident in the future.
My only request is that you train this guard team strong enough. "
Hearing the unexpected words of Reed, Betty was surprised by the obvious outline of the mixed-race face.
"No problem, I will train this army by training the strongest northern fighters."
Reed smiled slightly, the Valkyrie of the North, this fighting technique has reached a legendary powerful existence, simply putting it on the Scarlet Mage Tower as a mascot is a bit of a waste of resources.
Since the other party has this heart, he might as well support it.
The power in his hand is strong enough, and his confidence will be sufficient.
"Continue to the next item."
"Yes,
The second item is the revenue of Scarlet Wizard Tower. Our revenue is divided into three categories.
The first category is the magic factory. The magic factory currently produces 1,000 magic scrolls per day, and the output is about 30,000 per month. The current price of magic scrolls is 9 Jinpuq, deducting the cost of 3 Jinpuq , Each profit is 6 Gimpco, and the total profit per month is about 180,000.
The second item, the mysterious street, we used the attraction of the magic scroll to build a street selling various weapons and magic scrolls outside the Scarlet Mage Tower. Because of the shopping points and membership system, the mysterious street is currently Grimm The most prosperous professional gathering place.
Mystery Street can contribute about 30,000 Kimpucky profits every month.
The third item, Golden Wheat Chamber of Commerce.
After these two years of rapid expansion, the Golden Wheat Chamber of Commerce has now become a large chamber of commerce in Grimm relying on the shelter of the Scarlet Mage Tower and its extensive network.
Grain, cotton, salt, and cloth are all involved in these industries. Although the share is far less than that of the nobles of Grimm, the profit earned every month has reached 10,000 Gimpco. Follow-up development The potential is still great. "
Several projects add up, and the monthly income of Scarlet Mage Tower reaches 220,000 Kim Puke.
Absolutely more than twenty small goals a month.
But Reed shook his head, not much touched by it.
The city of Dawn is getting bigger and bigger, and the place to spend money is increasing day by day. Although the Scarlet Mage Tower earns fast, it can't stand him to use it faster.
220,000 Kim Puke is not enough to make 10,000 alchemy bombs.
thought of this Reed with a bitter smile.
Money is getting more and more, but why do you always feel poor?
"The fur we traded back from the low mountain and hills has been delivered, right? How long will it take to digest it now."
Wei Na heard the question of Reed, and said her beautiful blue eyes slightly after hesitating.
"This batch of Warcraft fur replenishes our nearly depleted inventory, but the productivity of the magic factory is limited. It takes at least three months to digest it all."
Reed frowned, the digestion speed was a bit slow.
A few days ago, he sent the second generation of blood and withered bones to open up new trade routes in the low mountains and hills, and exchanged armor for the warcraft fur from other centaur tribes. After a week of trading, the City of Dawn earned at least millions of pieces. Kimpke's Warcraft fur.
Of course, this earning premise refers to the value of the Scarlet Mage Tower made into a magic scroll and sold.
But what is embarrassing now is that the number of warcraft fur is too large, and the Scarlet Mage Tower can't digest it immediately.
thought of this Reed and shook his head, which is why he wanted to build a magic factory in the city of dawn.
The geographical location of the Scarlet Mage Tower is destined to be difficult to continue to expand, and as the hoshoe tribe becomes his agent in the low hills and hills, a large amount of fur will be accounted for in the future.
He can't wait for the Scarlet Mage Tower to digest the spoils every time, it would be a waste of time.
"Okay, this matter has to be hurry up, I have broken through the low mountains and hills, and the Scarlet Mage Tower will no longer lack the fur of Warcraft."
The low mountains and hills are barren, but millions of centaurs support the Scarlet Mage Tower. These resources are definitely enough.
"Also, is there any news about the advanced magic scroll manufacturing technology that I brought you to pay attention to?"
The low-level magic scrolls can no longer satisfy the appetite of Reed. The Scarlet Mage Tower will also undergo industrial upgrades from low-end manufacturing to high-end manufacturing.
But before that, the problem of lack of high-end magic scroll manufacturing technology must be solved.
Wei Na shook her head embarrassedly.
"The number of advanced magic scroll manufacturing technologies is very scarce. Generally, they are only found in ancient relics, and only when adventurers or mercenaries excavate them for auction will they be bought on the market.
Otherwise, it is difficult to see this precious manufacturing technology on the market. "
The magic scroll manufacturing technology that has flowed out of the world is generally found in the ruins. An assassin or warrior adventurer who obtains this kind of treasure is naturally useless, and it is sold in exchange for Kim Puck or this professional equipment. It's not uncommon, it's just that there are relatively few magic scroll manufacturing techniques above three rings.
"Pay more attention to these situations, and if you find it, take it at all costs, whether it is the price on the surface or the price in secret."
Reed has a deep vision. As a big dark boss, he is not a life in the good camp.
As long as the goal can be achieved, it is not impossible to use some extraordinary means.
This is to seize the living space, there is no justice or kindness, only good or bad for the blood.
"Yes, Master Reed, I have reached an agreement with the nobles of Grimm, no matter who it is, sell high-level magic scrolls to the Scarlet Mage Tower, which type will be produced in the future. The magic scrolls will be sold to sellers for three years at less than 50% of the market."
This agreement is really courageous. Reed nodded very satisfied, so I am afraid that the nobles of Grimm are more active than the Scarlet Mage Tower.
In terms of the current production situation of Scarlet Mage Tower, the profit of the lower five floors brings them a Gimpco income of more than one hundred and two hundred thousand each year.
And it lasted for three years...The benefits are enough to make any nobleman feel excited.
Not all nobles have the scary hematopoiesis ability of the Scarlet Mage Tower. The nobles whose monthly income can reach 100,000 pieces of Kim Puck are already extremely rare in Grimm.
"Very well, you are personally responsible for this matter.
By the way, to what extent is our ancient alchemy magic circle currently built? "
I couldn't help but twitch at the corner of my mouth at the thought of the potholes outside the door Reed.
"Because of your sleep for three months, we mobilized all Kempke to buy magic spar, so the work was stopped.
Then two days ago, the Archmage Spark was invaded by the breath of death again. Although there is no life-threatening danger for the time being, I am afraid that it can no longer be built in a short time.
If the Archmage Spark can start construction now, maybe it can be completed in the winter of this year. "
Hearing Wina's words Reed shook his head, "Let's put this matter down for now," he is not sure what is going on with Spark, and it is not easy to arrange too much now.
"Any other things?"
Vena nodded, her tone a little dignified, "Because of the blockade of the coastline of Norland Empire by the Murloc Empire, currently we have at least three materials for making magic scrolls that are about to run out.
Although I have sent the Chamber of Commerce to other cities to look for it, and I am also seeking purchases from major nobles, the current results are extremely unsatisfactory.
If there is no replenishment in the future, the Magic Factory will stop production for up to three months. "
Fishman Empire, Reed wants to complain inexplicably. You, a submarine race, come to join in the fun.
"I'll figure out how to do this, now I'm going to prepare the handlebars. I'm going to Baita first."
Reed shook his head. These things will definitely not be solved in a short time, so I should go to see Spark first.
Scarlet Mage Tower, the power he established with one hand, will not surpass his control. Let it go and let Vena, who has acted perfectly until now, can play it.
Although Spark has been supervised now, and his life is not in danger in a short period of time, it would be too much for his own disciple not to visit the first time after returning.
"Master Reed, the car is ready when you come back, and you can use it anytime." Wei Na immediately got up, her eyes full of tenderness and admiration.
My little maid is always so caring.
Reed nodded in satisfaction, his eyes turned.
"Isa, are you going to visit Grandpa Spark with your teacher?"
Little Isha, who has been sitting next to Reed without speaking, nodded immediately, "Um..."
Betty stood up after hearing this, staring at Reed with a serious expression.
"Recently Grimm is not safe, I want to protect Isha."
The corners of his mouth twitched slightly in Reed. If you want to follow along, just say it straight. It's not for not letting you go. This excuse is really...too watery.
walked out of the mage tower, got on the spacious carriage that had been prepared a long time ago, and moved towards the white tower with the crisp sound of horseshoes stepping on the bluestone ground.
Issa sits quietly next to Reed, the little girl peeks at him from time to time, her little face is full of satisfaction.
Wei Na and Betty sat across from Reed, Wei Na's eyes seemed to have stars twinkling, she looked at her master so tenderly, and did not shy away from the other two girls.
Even if Betty got into the carriage, she still didn't let go of the giant sword in her hand, and gently wiped her palm on the black sword with a bit of chill, but Yuguang intentionally or unconsciously was also looking at the hidden dragon in her body. Figure.
The two of them touched their eyes from time to time, and every time the Northland Valkyrie turned her head as quickly as if she had been burned by fire, a faint blush appeared on her face, but she pretended that nothing happened, just wiping the blade with her hand. The speed will subconsciously speed up a bit.
Reed ignored the careful thoughts of a few girls, just thinking about the turbulence brought about by recent changes in the situation.
Although the Scarlet Mage Tower currently has sufficient furs, the magic materials in the deep sea are a big problem. If the Murloc Empire keeps blocking the Blue Ocean Province, within two months, the Scarlet Mage Tower will have two or three magic raw materials in short supply. Case.
This matter still has to find a solution.
But how to solve it for a while made him guilty.
The carriage is not slow. About half a day later, the towering spire of the White Tower appeared in front of the somewhat distressed Reed.
After the carriage stopped, Reed shook his head and stopped thinking about it, and led a group of people out of the car.
When Reed came to the gate of the White Tower, nearly thirty mages guarded the gates, which were highly guarded, but these mages did not dare to stop them after seeing Reed and quickly invited Reed in. tower.
Before entering the door, two high-level mages with up to 10 levels came out from the tower.
It just so happened that Reed still knew those who helped train the apprentices of the mage in the city of dawn.
"Good day, your Excellency Reed."
Two senior mages respectfully salute Reed. As Spark’s disciples, Reed has not been in Baita for much time, but its status is much higher than that of ordinary senior mages.
"Good day, take me to see the teacher," Reed doesn't have any polite thoughts.
The senior mage who wore the white tower's iconic white mage robes hesitated and glanced at Betty who was carrying the huge sword behind him.
"Your Excellency Reed, this lady, cannot carry weapons."
Reed raised his brows and didn't bother to speak.
slightly ran the magic power, the aura of the 15th-level big boss exuded, and the halo exclusive to the blood family of fear descending also opened at this moment.
Fear began to permeate at this moment, and everyone felt as if they were being watched by a giant dragon, their legs were weak.
The surrounding air was as thick as mercury, and the guarding wizards almost couldn't breathe at this moment.
Fortunately, the deterrence came to an end. Reed didn't even say anything. The senior mage didn't dare to stop him anymore, and obediently let people lead Reed into the mage tower.
After the figure of Reed disappeared on the stairs, the senior mage who faced the majesty of Reed came back from extreme horror.
"Master Reed...is so strong??!"
The more than twenty official mages guarding the surrounding area were also full of fear at this time, and one of them trembled boldly.
"Kona-sama, Reed sir...Has he become an archmage? Why is his aura so close to that of Spark-sama..."
Kona, whose legs were frightened by Reed, remembered the terrifying aura, and stammered with fear that he could not hide.
"No, I don't know..."
At this time, everyone was relieved, and when I remembered the scene just now, my heart was extremely complicated.
Maybe everything can be faked, but the 15th-level archmage in Reed has seen Spark too many times, it is impossible to fake it.
Then an answer that almost suffocated them came to everyone's mind-15th level.
The disciple of Lord Spark, the master of Scarlet Mage Tower, Lord Kachar of Reed, is likely to have broken through 15th level! !
"Master Reed, must have reached level 15..."
With the trembling figure of a mage, the scene fell into deathly silence.
Everyone turned their heads to look at the already empty staircase...the mood was complicated.
Reed led the three girls to the study of the White Tower under the guidance of the two White Tower Masters, which is naturally the location of Spark.
"Master Reed, Master Spark is reading in the study..."
"You have work, go down,"
"Yes, sir." After experiencing the scene just now, several mages didn't dare to say much. After saluting, they drove off quickly, as if they were afraid that Reed would do something new.
After the two White Tower wizards left, just before Reed was about to push the door in, he suddenly seemed to have thought of something.
'S eyes are a little weird.
turned to look at the three girls staring at him, and coughed slightly.
"The three of you will wait here first, I'll go in first..."
After finished speaking, knocked on the concealed door, and after a long time no response, Reed didn't bother to wait for it to open the door and walk in.
The light inside the house is a bit dim, and the piled carpet of Grey Mountain covers the ground, and it is very soft when stepped on.
Spark’s study room is at least five times larger than his. The tall oak bookshelves are connected to the ceiling, and the densely spaced oak bookshelves can only accommodate a person’s figure shuttle ~EbookFREE.me~The secret of dense book atmosphere The entire space.
But Reed has a wonderful expression at this time, because in front of the only desk in the study, his cheap teacher Spark is holding his head against the chicken coop, drinking a small wine happily.
And his desk is full of scrolls exuding waves of magical energy.
The pictures recorded by magic are mostly young girls. The most important thing is that the girls on these pictures wear...basically none.
Reed has a black line on his face.
In broad daylight, you, an old man who is valued, do something bad, and lie alone in the study.
Spectacularly flipping through the picture scroll, Spark suddenly frowned. He felt something wrong and turned his head abruptly. The moment he saw Reed, he was dumbfounded.
Why did this come here, and his face changed drastically.
immediately jumped up, turned back all the scrolls on the table, and pulled them into the drawer inside the table.
After packing up, Spark stared at the Reed that knocked on the door for a long time without opening himself in anger with full of anger. It splashed in the air and shouted angrily at Reed.
"Boy of the Kachar family!! Who let you in!!! Did you know that I was just studying magic?!
You almost broke the magic model that I finally condensed!
Kachar! ! You interrupted a great mage's path to advancement and transcendence! !
The goddess of magic is here, you will definitely be punished! "
Reed watched Sparkle's lips twitching vigorously.
Who said this old man was attacked by the breath of the undead? ? Stand up and see I won't kill you.
