Chapter 378 - Hourglass Plane (1/2)

Chapter 378: Hourglass Plane

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

Spring Leaf Village

“Are you Great Magician Rockman?” Link asked.

The old man’s smile widened. A glint appeared in his eyes.

Magician Rockman shook his head. “Young man, please don’t call me a great Magician. I’m still far from being a great Magician. However, I can see that you have great potential! How about this, would you like to study magic from me?”

Link didn’t rush to answer him. He waved his hands helplessly and said, “But I have no money.”

Rockman pulled Link’s hand warmly. “Haha, why talk about money? I, Rockman, have never asked for money from students learning magic. Come come, follow me. Are these your slaves? Follow me… Oh hey! This is a magic puppet! Not bad.”

He dragged Link by the arm as he walked into the yard. When he reached the yard, Link saw a person standing there.

It was a black-haired young girl. Her skin was fair, and her features were delicate. On her neck was a slave collar, but Link immediately recognized her as the demon princess Savoriny.

“This is??” Link jumped backwards in shock. Princess Milda and Riel also retreated behind Link as though they were facing a strong enemy.

Rockman laughed as he introduced, “Her? She’s a new slave a bought. Pretty isn’t she? Don’t mind her, I’ll gift her to someone soon.”

As he said this, the white-bearded old Magician shouted, “Fu, Fu!”

Soon, a fat-faced middle-aged man walked out. This middle-aged man was also wearing a slave collar. When he saw Rockman, he bowed and asked, “Master, you called?”

“See this pretty lady? Send her as a gift to Great Lord Bal. Bring her away and train her.”

Newly bought slaves were unusable. They were disobedient and rough and didn’t know how to serve people. They needed to be trained. This was especially so for a slave that was being given as a gift to a great lord. Such a slave needed even more training so as not to lose face for the giver.

Once Fu heard that this was to be a gift for the Great Lord, he respectfully acknowledged the order. “Master, rest assured. Give this slave three months, I guarantee that she will be as tame and gentle as a sheep.”

“Okay, go on,” Rockman said, pleased.

Fu beckoned towards Savoriny. Although her face was bitter, she didn’t dare to resist. She obediently followed along.

Link and the others were shocked speechless. They simply couldn’t believe that this was the ferocious demon commander that they knew.

Princess Milda and Riel were even more afraid. They had slave collars on them too. Could it be that there was no way to break the collar? Otherwise, why would the demon princess still be so obedient?

Meanwhile, Rockman turned back to look at Link. “Young man, your two slaves don’t look like they have been trained. Would you like Fu to train them for you? He’s a great slave trainer.”

Link hurriedly refused. “No thank you, I’m already used to them.”

“Okay then. Come with me, let me find you your accommodations.”

Link said, “Sir, could you arrange for my slaves to stay with me? I grew up with them around and would like them nearby.”

Rockman’s face was neutral. “Haha, that’s no problem. You decide what to do with your slaves. I’ll find you a comfortable place to your liking!”

He dragged Link along with him into the yard.

There was no reason for Rockman to be so welcoming. It seemed like he really was looking for a student to teach magic to. Furthermore, he was surely extremely stingy. However, for Link, that didn’t matter. Link needed someone to depend on to find a place to settle down and understand this world better. Therefore, Link let Magician Rockman pull him into the yard.

Princess Milda, Riel, and Nana naturally followed behind Link.

Along the way, Link realized that although this fellow was old, he was still strong. He seemed to be equivalent to a Level-7 Warrior. He also didn’t use a wand but a magic sword instead, just like Link.

The sword gave off a mysterious aura, something that could not be underestimated. Surely, it was a Legendary weapon. However, its appearance was crude, even pathetic. It looked like the work of a three-legged cat.

On his way in, Link also met many students of magic. However, none of them were as welcoming as Rockman. Many of them look disinterested. In fact, there were even those that looked over at Link with a sneer. There was a cold laugh on their face, as though saying, “Look at that, another fool has been tricked by Rockman.”

Rockman pulled Link to a solitary stone building in the side of the yard. “Here, this is yours. Doesn’t it look comfortable?”

The stone building was about 860 square feet wide, with two floors. On the upper floor, there was a balcony. Outside, there was also a small garden that looked rather beautiful.

“It is beautiful. But I haven’t even done anything!” Link responded. He turned back to look at all the other Magicians. Once in a while, they would enter their wooden huts. Compared to his stone building, the difference was just too great.

He wasn’t a kid who would believe that a random old stranger would treat him so nicely for no good reason. That person must have some kind of motive.

Rockman laughed. He pointed at the Magic Ring that Link wore. “Did you make that ring?”

Link nodded.

“The handiwork is not bad. I’ll give you materials and talisman blueprints. If you help me create talismans, I’ll teach you magic. What do you think?” So, Rockman was attracted to Link because of the magic items he wore.

Whether it was the magic sword on his waist or the ring on his hands or even the magic puppet by his side, they all looked flawless.