Chapter 30 (1/2)

Chapter 30: His First Level-0 Spell (1)

Translator: Nyoi-Bo Studio  Editor: Nyoi-Bo Studio

The two of them traveled together and they both intended to enroll in the East Cove Magic Academy.

The bandits had left multiple cuts on Eliard’s body, but they were just about as skilled as common street thugs. The wounds weren’t deep and had stopped bleeding even without any first aid.

After wrapping the wounds, Eliard changed into a fresh set of clothing taken from the bundle that had fallen off the old horse. He looked much better after that.

“Here. It’s just a normal healing tonic, but your wounds will heal faster if you drink it,” Link said as he took out a bottle. He’d found it in the Alchemy Tower of the magic academy in Gladstone and only had two of them.

Eliard wavered. He’d only known Link for a short while and still wasn’t at ease with drinking something from someone he had just met.

He watched Link earnestly. Seeing the Magician’s open and composed demeanor, he relaxed somewhat. It was an act of kindness after all, and he wasn’t one to turn it down just like that. He accepted the bottle from Link and took a small sip. After sensing that all was well, he drank it all down.

“Thank you.” Eliard felt a comfortable warmth suffuse his stomach. Instantly, he knew that it hadn’t been tampered with, and was in fact, most likely a potion of superior quality.

“No problem,” Link answered cheerfully, “Let’s go.”

The East Cove Magic Academy stood on the northeast side of Girvent Forest. They had entered from the forest’s western entrance, which meant that they would have to travel through more than half of the Girvent Forest.

Luckily, it wasn’t that large, only about 30 to 40 miles wide. Also, the King’s Lane had been paved smoothly, making their journey much easier.

They chatted as they walked.

Within three or four hours of walking, they had become rather familiar with each other and could see the town of River Cove in the distance.

In Eliard’s eyes, Link, though just a common Magician’s Apprentice, was an interesting fellow with a cheerful and generous personality.

They had spoken about almost everything under the sun. Many times, Link seemed to have been able to tell what he was thinking and follow his line of thought. Such clever fellows were rare indeed. It almost made him forget his own embarrassing circumstances.

Yes, he was pretty pathetic right now, especially in terms of finances. Being an orphan, no one would willingly support his magic studies. He had no choice but to do his best and make money on his own doing any job he could find. He made barely enough to pay his fees for the magic academy. As for his other expenses, he could only scrimp and save to avoid going hungry.

I’m so lucky to have made such a friend, Eliard rejoiced.

Link felt the same way. Eliard was a true prodigy. His brilliant mind was able to follow many of the jokes from Earth that Link told.

But there was one thing that still bothered Link.

His own appearance was really quite plain and his body rather frail. With his common gray robes and without his wand, he looked just like any old commoner on the streets. On the contrary, Eliard was incomparably handsome, tall and fit. The normal clothes Eliard wore were unable to hide his brilliance.

Link looked just like Eliard’s subordinate when they stood side-by-side.

I’m now the leaf that brings out the red of the blooms, Link lamented.

Indeed, Eliard drew everyone’s attention in River Cove Town, especially the ladies. Their eyes glowed, wolf-like as their gazes followed him. While Link, next to him, was ignored completely. At the inn, the owner looked towards Eliard and asked, “Do you want to stay here Sir?”

Eliard nodded. Gritting his teeth, he handed over the money for two rooms. Link was his savior; he couldn’t allow Link to pay.