249 Mage Group Part 2 (1/2)
The mages had been meditating. When Saleen pushed the cabin door open, they all opened their eyes immediately. Morpheus waited outside, and Saleen walked in with Sika and Jupiter.
The sorcerer in a black robe glanced at Saleen and expressed his praise in his eyes. This young man was already a grade-4 mage with a solid foundation, a rare talent even in Alchemy City.
”Sit down, mage.” The sorcerer pointed at the two empty chairs in front of the table. Saleen casually sat down, Sika stood behind him in a precautionary manner, and Jupiter did not dare to sit.
Saleen said in a low voice, ”Sit down, Jupiter. If they ask you any questions, answer them properly.”
”Yes sir.” Jupiter greeted those three mages respectfully and sat down uneasily when he saw no objection from them. He had once been a mage apprentice and admiring mages had become his instinct. These mages had unattainable powers and he did not dare to be rude even if they were unruly people.
Saleen introduced himself unhurriedly, ”Masters, I’m Saleen Metatrin, a grade-4 mage from Bitter Water Country. I travelled with the hunting ships from Alchemy City over two months ago. Our ships were attacked and completely destroyed, and I have been drifting on the sea since then. This is Jupiter, a pirate I have captured. Perhaps he has some information.”
Instead of looking at Jupiter, the sorcerer looked at Saleen curiously and asked, ”Your last name is Metatrin?”
”Yes.” Saleen did not understand the sorcerer’s question. Although Metatrin was a rare surname, it was not so unique that it would catch a mage’s attention.
”Saleen Metatrin?” The sorcerer asked again and Saleen nodded.
”Where is Bitter Water County?”
”The former Bitter Water Prefecture. It was built into a county with the permission of Emperor Chanake less than two years ago.”
”Where’s your hometown?”
”Ceylon City, in Sikeqinya. It is a small city,” Saleen answered frankly. He had nothing to hide concerning his hometown. Information that could be found by Lex’s personnel would be no secret to others.
”Hahaha... ” The sorcerer laughed, leaving Saleen at a loss for what to do.
”What's your teacher's name?” The sorcerer continued his questions.
Saleen’s heart leapt. I came to Alchemy City to find my teacher, didn’t I? Does this sorcerer know who I am? He hesitated for a little while and answered, ”My teacher is Jason Statham.”
”Well, Saleen. Don’t you know that Alchemy City is not united internally? If you had stated the wrong teacher’s name, you might have been dead before you knew it.” The sorcerer released a strong elemental aura as he spoke, stirring the air outside of his black robe.
Saleen was shocked. How powerful was he? Although he knew that a sorcerer’s ability to control the elements was much stronger than that of a grand mage, he still could not believe it. The sorcerer standing in front of him had achieved the effects of magic using mental power to vibrate the elemental powers around him, without actually using magic!
What? Is the sorcerer threatening me?
Saleen laughed immediately and said, ”My teacher told me that he will recognize me as his student only when I am a grand mage. I have achieved this grade through my own efforts, so I can state my teacher’s name now. I am a mage from Bitter Water County and have nothing to do with the affairs of Alchemy City. There are about a hundred sorcerers in the city, and I don’t think other people will find fault with a grade-4 mage like me. Even if they do, how can I refuse to admit that I was guided by my teacher solely because of that?”
”Very good, Saleen. However, this is very important. If you can prove you are Jason’s student, you will not have to go through an investigation after arriving at Alchemy City.”
”Go through an investigation?” Sarleen did not understand.
”Alchemy City has lost one grade-6 mage, about a dozen grade-4 mages, and four ships. They haven’t found the person responsible yet. This accident even affected trade between Alchemy City and Cloudflow. A great number of mages have died, and you come back alive. Do you think they will believe your side of the story?”
Saleen was silent for a while, then answered, ”A grade-4 mage like me does not have the power to sink four ships. To go back and accept the investigation is nothing. However, if this will bring any trouble to my teacher, I would rather not mention it.”
”Hey, you have said that you are Jason’s student and I will have to verify it. Young mage, my patience is limited.” As the sorcerer spoke, the elemental vibrations around his body grew stronger. Saleen even felt the prelude of the six great elements forming magic all together.
Saleen pursed his lips, took out the white magic robe that Jason had given him out of the Ring of Gifts, and draped it over his body.
”This robe was given to me by my teacher and I cannot bring myself to wear it.” Saleen fondled the magic nucleus on the robe’s belt, which had not been consumed, and sighed. When I was just a grade-1 mage, teacher must have given me this grade-3 magic robe hoping that I would become a grand mage. I have lived up to his expectations and become a grand mage, and now teacher will surely feel happy for me.
The three mages looked at one another. They were familiar with this magic robe. It had belonged to Jason when he was young. A robe, however, was not convincing proof, and they needed to be cautious about this.
Saleen saw their expressions and knew that he needed to show them more evidence. He took out the crystal white ring from his collection, put it on, and showed it to them. He explained, ”This was given to me by my teacher, a white crystal ring with his spiritual imprint. Other people will need to clear this imprint before they can use it.”