Chapter 10 (2/2)

”But... According to ayin, you do have some very special characteristics, which are really the talent that can make you a wizard, and if you don't appear, we may never know the truth of the wild dog village.”

Dalton's voice was calm to no waves: ”so, according to common sense, you can really come to vimpal college and become a wizard apprentice, and I won't stop you or hinder you.”

But... Lauren raised his eyebrows and said secretly in his heart.

”But... Before you officially make this decision, I have to ask something.” Dalton looked at Loren. ”Lest you have any misunderstanding about the profession of wizard.”

”First of all, vimpal college is indeed the only wizard college in the whole duchy, but it is not the only one in the world - if you really want to be a wizard, this is not your first choice.”

”Secondly, the local church and the vast majority of ordinary people around us are not friendly to us. Around those nobles, wizards do not have any special status or privilege. In fact, many nobles despise us.” the black robed wizard said these words without any emotion: ”Most people just regard becoming a wizard as a way out for their young children, so that they won't divide their property.”

”Therefore, becoming a wizard apprentice will not bring much improvement to your life, and may even affect your reputation. Even so, do you want to become an apprentice at vimpal college?”

”Yes, I promised Ayn Rand,” Lauren replied solemnly. ”I also believe that Ayn will never hurt me - as for what you said, I can accept it.”

In fact, Loren is more concerned that he can get knowledge about emptiness and magic here, and know this completely strange place as much as possible - but how can he believe that friends come to shock him?

Dalton, who heard what Lauren said, suddenly showed a sneer on his face, but only flashed: ”well, now that you know what you will face, we can continue to discuss another thing - about your tuition fees at vimpal college and all the living expenses.”

”Tuition?” Loren was stunned for a moment. He really didn't think of this problem.

”Sorry, we are a college here, not a canteen for the poor. Knowledge needs to be exchanged with money.” Dalton looked at him coldly: ”if you want to become an apprentice here, you have to pay at least 3000 silver coins or equivalent valuables a year.”

The atmosphere in the room suddenly solidified - the little wizard never mentioned that it costs money to study here, which also caught Lauren a little off guard. He had thought that being an apprentice to a wizard was almost like a servant, but the result was a little unexpected.

In retrospect, it's probably because ayin has taken this for granted. Perhaps he has never noticed that there is always a poor jingle in the pocket of a wandering knight.

”Sorry, I'm afraid I can't get so much money.” after hesitating for a moment, Loren decided to tell the truth: ”but can you wait and give me some time...”

”The college doesn't accept any form of credit, and we don't lend usury,” Dalton said.

”But... Maybe you can exchange your knowledge at vimpal college in another way.”

Sure enough, he was waiting for me here, and the corner of Lauren's mouth raised slightly. From his dress, the black wizard should be able to see that he can't take out 3000 silver coins. The reason why I will talk to myself for so long is obviously that I have other purposes.

”You once followed a wandering knight, and as an attendant of the other party, you have received sufficient training, and have the experience of surviving in the wilderness and fighting the enemy - according to ayin, your swordsmanship is pretty good.” the black robed wizard slowly stood up.

”So, I have a proposal...”