157 New Benefits (2/2)
”Huh? What's this now?”
”After reaching the Elite level, a mage can contract an animal to become a magic pet.” Aldo turned around, pulled out a series of books from his bookcase, and solemnly handed one over to Roland. ”These are my spellcasting tips, it contains the spell model for Summon Magic Pet. Take it.”
Roland took the book and looked at Aldo silently for a moment, then suddenly said, ”Chairman, are you planning to leave?”
Aldo froze for a moment, then smiled bitterly. ”You can tell?”
”Intuition.”
Aldo sighed dejectedly as he sat back in his chair again and said slowly, ”You've done a major thing in the past few days, even killing off John Senior. I'm truly impressed.”
”Did this give you trouble?”
Aldo waved his hand. ”That's not it. It's just that watching you guys act so recklessly, I've suddenly figured something out. I'm still young, I still have a lot of time left in my life, so why should I waste my time here with the headquarters—can't I go to other countries? Mages are rare everywhere, and even if I don't get along well, it's much better than being pinched like a rat by the headquarters. That's why I plan to leave secretly in a few days.”
Roland was silent for a moment, then smiled. ”I didn't hear anything just now.”
Chuckling, Aldo stood up and patted Roland's shoulder. ”You're an impressive kid—not to mention your talent, your emotional intelligence isn't low either. You can definitely become a big shot in the future.”
”Forget about being a big shot. I'm only interested in magic right now.” Roland looked around. ”Since you know how to Summon Magic Pet, then where is your magic pet, Chairman?”
”It's gone, it was killed by the people from the headquarters.” Aldo's eyes had an indistinct look of hatred and anger. ”Each mage can only contract one magic pet in his life—you see what I mean.”
Roland sighed. ”It's like killing one's kin.”
”So no matter what, my feud with the headquarters will never go away.” Aldo laughed dryly.
Roland didn't say anything; he didn't know what to say. If he offered consolation, it would make Aldo seem weak, and if he didn't offer consolation, it would make himself seem a bit cold.
However, Aldo's expression quickly became normal. He waved his hand. ”All right, you go back first… From now on, the Magic Tower, it's up to you to look after it. Vivian is also a good girl, so do as you see fit.”
Roland still had many more questions he wanted to ask, but Aldo was clearly no longer willing to talk more.
After thanking him, Roland returned to the Magic Tower with the book on Summon Magic Pet.
As soon as he sat down, Vivian carried a glass of freshly squeezed juice over. ”Deputy Chairman, you've been working outside for a long time, you must be thirsty.”
Roland looked at Vivian and asked, ”Have you heard of magic pets?”
Vivian nodded evenly. ”I've heard of them, but it's said that only powerful mages are qualified to contract magic pets.”
”If you could contract a magic pet, which animal would you choose?”
”Of course, it would be a unicorn.” Vivian's eyes sparkled. ”I heard that's the representation only for holy maidens.”
Roland wore a helpless expression.
Even he, a greenhorn of common sense in the magic world, knew clearly that unicorns were awfully rare, and only occasionally appeared in the territory of the elves.
Actually wanting to contract a unicorn, Vivian's girlish heart is really quite innocent and unaffected.