1275 Summon 1 (1/2)

Kevin Rother was a regular noble wizard. His declining aristocracy had regained a little incline thanks to his qualification as a wizard.

However, all this faced tremendous change as he was struggling to revitalize the household.

He was selected amongst the wizards to become one of the chosen ones who could forge a pledge with a dragon.

This was of the utmost glory and in the entire Deladia Empire; only wizards at Level Five could be called Great Wizards and be at an equal social class as nobles. Level Four wizards were at an awkward phase where they would be neither here nor there.

Kevin thought that being thirty over years old, his wizardry potential had reached its maximum and he could improve no further. Yet, who would have thought he would be struck with such a good luck.

”Perhaps it could bring about a turn for the better for my daughter and family.” He was holding this thought as he went ahead to the empire's assessment point.

In the circular building of the assessment point, he found out that he wasn't the chosen minority.

Those chosen for the pledge constituted about more than ten wizards in just their town. Amongst them were Level Three and Level Two wizards. God knows how these Level Two wizards made their way in as the Dragon Alliance Treaty required a large payment to sustain just one time summon.

”Your turn.” Kevin was pushed in the line from behind. He returned to his senses and walked ahead to sign his name on a book.

”If you are selected by the dragons, this badge will become your summoning tool to communicate coordinates.

”Don't lose it,” The official in charge of general affairs gave a reminder. He was also a Level Five Great Wizard and he said so coldly, carrying an aura of a commanding authority.

”Understood, sir.” Kevin took the badge and left the pack in a hurry. He shifted his head to look at the line behind him. There were still seven eight of them. He felt a little perplexed.

Walking out of the assessment point, he turned back to look behind him with worry. Wizards from far and wide were still rushing into the white, circular, bread-like assessment point, getting up and down the horse carriages and walking in.

These wizards had one thing in common: wealth.

Kevin felt a little down in the dumps. Upon receiving news that he had been selected, he thought he had lucked out. However, he didn't think that there were this many who were selected as well.

”Wizard Kevin.”

A crisp voice was heard coming from the side.

Kevin turned to the voice. It was a young lady with green skin. He recognized her. It was Selena, the only Druid around town.

”Tree Crust Spell?

”Master Selena, have you encountered some trouble?” He asked in shock. The Tree Crust Spell was only cast on self during battle. This was a Level Five spellcraft and could last for a long time. It could last up to a day.

”No, I just came across a berserk wild boar,” Selena did not explain further. Druids had always remained neutral and cold. They rarely spoke to outsiders on their private matters.

”But as for you,” She looked at the badge in Kevin's hand. ”An advice for you. If it were me, I would never accept this badge. Once you summoned a dragon, you'll know what's bound to happen.”

Selena and Kevin were on good terms. Both of them often traded potions and materials with each other. For her to offer an advice, it was already going out of her way.

”You mean...?” Kevin wasn't an idiot, he quickly connected the dots with recent activities in the empire.

”The higher-ups of the empire have signed the Dragon Alliance Treaty with Red Dragon, Black Dragon, White Dragon, Green Dragon, a total of thirteen clans.

”There's over a hundred adult dragons and a few hundred young dragons that joined the treaty.

”Why is all this happening?”

Selena dully said this and glanced at the badge in Kevin's hand. ”Don't let the people around you be sad.”

Saying this, she left following the dirt yellow streets to the direction where she stayed without paying attention to Kevin anymore.

Kevin stood in front of his horse carriage, his mind was blank for a few seconds. He wasn't like Selena who was a Level Five professional. For a professional at a Great Wizard level, even a Druid could be referred to as a Great Druid. It was a qualitative change from a Level Four and the channel of intel would be different. It was obvious that the input from Selena was a gesture arising out of goodwill.

”Master?” The coachman whispered at the side, ”Do you want to leave?”

Kevin lowered his head and looked at the badge in his hand.

”Kevin?” A gorgeous female wizard saw him from afar and called in a tender voice, ”You're able to get a badge? Tsk tsk, really just about anyone can get their hands on the badge now, huh?”

The female wizard was accompanied by an old man in a Great Wizard robe. He was approximately over fifty and had a tough build. He dully glided his glance at Kevin.