Chronicles of Ryan the Wizard

"Out of town?" Ryan couldn't help being a little surprised when he heard these words. He stuttered: "Go... out of town... Teacher Galibu... You mean..."

"Dranai, you just came back from the imperial capital. Come on."

"Okay", Delaney took the topic and said to Ryan: "Child, the eagle will always fly to the sky, even if he is nostalgic for the earth; when you grow up, your stage is not here." Speaking of which, Delaney seemed to feel a bit dry mouth, he released a small water ball to his mouth and swallowed it gently.

"Look, child" Delaney said with a smile, "Magic is everywhere, it will make our lives better..."

"Well, when people are old, they become a little verbose." Delaney shook his head and continued, "Before presenting your Initiation Ceremony trial, I will tell you a story...

About 200 years ago, the evil undead army invaded the continent of Islar. In front of the boundless army of undead, human beings have become unprecedentedly vulnerable, and death and fear have enveloped the entire continent of Islar.However, people did not give up hope. A human knight stood up and raised the banner of resistance. His name was Bird Fernando.

With his efforts, humans gathered nearly 200,000 surviving armies from 7 countries, and formed alliances with the elves and dwarves to jointly fight against the invasion of the undead army. This was later the Holy Alliance.

Finally, in the sunrise city in the east of the mainland, the main force of the coalition and the undead legion launched a decisive battle, which was called the "Sunrise Battle" in history.After arduous battles and painful efforts, justice defeated evil, and the coalition finally defeated the undead army.After the war, Byrd Fernando unified the human world and established the Holy Alliance Empire. He also became the first emperor of the Empire.This is the origin of our Holy League Empire.

In order to allow future generations to remember this period of history forever, Fernando I ordered that the day when the annual "Sunrise Battle" ends be designated as "Victory Day" to commemorate the people who died in this catastrophe.At the same time, in order to encourage people's martial arts spirit, a royal competition is held in Fernando City, the imperial capital, to select outstanding talents.

The Royal Tournament has been held year after year, and a large number of talents have been selected for the empire. Countless strong warriors, pious knights, wise mages, and clever thieves have been selected and enriched into the empire's army.As a result, the army of the empire became very powerful in just ten years. Fernando I’s sword "revenge" refers to even the fierce orc tribes trembling. These powerful orc tribes were driven out by Fernando I’s army. The South Talun Prairie has been inhabited for hundreds of years.In order to survive, the surviving orcs had to migrate to the northern Taren prairie, where living conditions are poor, and live by water and grass.

For the first time in human history, the vast desert land that extends from the South Taren Prairie to the north, to the sea in the east, to the Hengduan Mountains to the west, and to the Moyu Forest in the south, possesses one-half of the Islar continent. rich soil!

However, as time went by, the Royal Tournament gradually lost its original meaning, and people also discovered its drawbacks and began to use it.

The venue of the annual competitive competition is the Royal Arena built in the imperial capital of Fernando City. Because the rules of the competitive competition are to conduct one-on-one battles on a fixed venue regardless of occupation, this makes for the various occupations participating in the competition. unfair.

As we all know, the power of a senior mage’s magic is huge, but he needs a little time to condense the mana and cast magic. In such fierce competition, how can the opponent of the magician give him this opportunity?A mage who is close to a soldier or a thief is doomed to fail; a shooter with a hundred steps through Yang cannot play to his advantage if he can't go hand-to-hand with his opponent; a nimble thief is forced to fight face to face with the fighter. , Has lost the initiative to fight?In the end, almost every year's competitive champion is either a brave and strong fighter or a pious and respectful knight. It loses the significance of Fernando I's establishment of the Royal Tournament to select various talents..."

"What happened later?" Ryan was deeply attracted by the story told by Delaney and couldn't help asking.

"Haha", Delaney smiled and continued: "For this reason, the Royal Tournament has been in a slump for a long time, but twenty years ago, the current head of the Royal Knights, an imperial general, and the highest military commander of the imperial capital Official, the Holy Knight Orlando stood out from the Royal Tournament. He not only won the championship, but also proposed to reform the Royal Tournament for the first time. Because of his champion status, coupled with the increasingly embarrassing situation of the Royal Tournament, the Empire at that time Emperor Fernando XII accepted Orlando's reform plan."

"In fact, the reform is also very simple. It turns the previous one-on-one competition into a team's five-on-five competition. In this way, the magician can calmly cast magic under the protection of the fighters in front, and he almost never participates in competitive competitions. The priest who can only recover, heal and life magic also boarded the stage of the Royal Arena for the first time. The marksman who wears Yang with a hundred steps, is good at destroying thieves behind enemy lines, and the summoner who is fragile but can summon powerful beasts...all professions are available. Find your place in the arena.

Not only that, through team competition, it is possible to further tap talents who are good at using strategy and command, etc. The Royal Tournament once again attracted everyone's attention."

Ryan said: "Listening to what Teacher Delaney said, I really can't wait to see it. If I can fight with a group of life and death partners in the arena, I will be excited when I think of it. I really look forward to it!"

Caleb smiled and said: "I participated in the Royal Tournament with Delaney. It was really boring at that time. I'm fine, fighting speed, I am not afraid of anyone than strength, but Delaney It’s horrible. He almost didn’t have time to use a fireball technique. In the end, he went into the air with a flying technique and concentrated on throwing a fireball to bully the soldier. Now thinking about the soldier’s poor face, I think it’s funny."

Ryan was curious about the experiences of the two teachers. He had studied with them for many years, and he had basically never heard of anything about his teachers.However, Jialibu said a few words and didn't say anything, no matter how Ryan asked, Jialibu kept silent.Ryan had to give up the idea of ​​getting to the bottom of it.

Delaney said to Ryan: "Okay, Ryan. The story is over, we should also tell you about the content of your initiation trial."

Ryan immediately raised his ears and looked at Dranai eagerly, lest he missed a word.

"It's actually very simple," Delaney said slowly: "Participating in this year's Royal Athletic Competition, I have achieved relatively ideal results."

Caleb took over and said: "It is simple, but it is not simple. First, you have to live on your own after you leave your hometown. You have to use the skills taught to you by me and Dranai to support yourself, and then look for five like-minded partners. , To participate in this year’s Royal Athletic Tournament. In order to achieve a more ideal result, mutual cooperation, heart-to-heart tacit understanding, these are the key points. There is also the choice of partner career, which is also very important."

Ryan was very excited when he heard the enthusiasm, thinking that he could have such a day, like those famous heroes in the legend, fighting with his partners and gaining honor through hard work together, he quickly stood up and said loudly: "No problem! I like this trial."

"Haha, don't get excited yet" Delaney said with a smile: "Go home and think about it. The hunting in the town will be over in a few days, and your father will come back. Then you will discuss with him. Come on. This is a big thing after all. This year’s Royal Athletic Tournament will not start for nearly 4 months. If you go, it will take a few months. Maybe the journey will be dangerous. You must not only have confidence, but also Get the consent of your family. More importantly, once you start the coming-of-age ceremony trial, you must work hard and don’t be half-hearted. If you are sure to go, then stay with your parents for a few days. There are your little friends."

"Okay" Ryan nodded and said solemnly, "I will think about it."

Jialibu said: "Well, you should go back first. Also, don't keep a straight face, young people must be vigorous."

"Understood!" Ryan replied loudly.He went to the door and opened the wooden door.The brilliant sun entered the cabin, and also on Ryan's body.Ryan stretched a long slack waist, with a comfortable expression on his face, and walked out.

Looking at Ryan's back, Garib said softly: "Old man, he is still so young, does this allow him to follow the path we have taken?"

Dranai closed his eyes and slowly said, "I came back suddenly this time because of Ibero’s divine prediction. He spent ten years of life this time and accurately predicted that the mainland will be coming in the next five years. What happens, the empire will be shrouded in killing and fear, just like the one two hundred years ago. Unfortunately, you know, apart from paying part of the life as the price of the God’s prophecy, you can only know an outline, in the details, especially in The most important thing is always vague. Ibero tried his best, but only knew something vague."

"So you let Ryan..."

"It's not just that," Delaney said: "Iberian's apprentice, as well as the descendants of several other'old friends', will slowly appear. God's prophecy accurately predicts this. But they may It's a friend or an enemy, who knows? But one thing is very certain. Once war breaks out, even remote places like Dense Fog Town will be affected. Instead of passively solving the problems that have occurred at that time, It's better to take the initiative to go out now, at least Ryan still has a short period of time, this is already very rare."

"Old friend. You are very pessimistic." Caleb keenly discovered the trace of worry hidden deep in Delaney's tone.

"Yes" Delaney said: "I am not like you. I have almost infinite life span. I have almost reached the limit of human life span. Although my strength has grown in these many years, our opponents have already broken through. After many years of human limitations, I believe that its strength will be more terrifying than we thought. I have no confidence in the future."

Having said this, Delaney suddenly opened his eyes, and a light flashed in his eyes: "But no matter what the result, old man, I will keep the promise I made to the teacher!"

After saying this, Delaney's eyes followed the doorway and looked into the distance, as if seeing the thrilling and exciting scenes many years ago...

In the evening, Ryan came to Nemo's house early.Today is the commemoration of Nemo’s coming-of-age ceremony. Nemo invited friends from the town to celebrate for him. When night fell, the bonfire in front of Nemo’s house was lit, and everyone was sitting around the raging bonfire. Talking loudly with excitement.

Nimo changed into a new dress made of wool. This wool is said to be cut from a kind of sheep that lives on the northern prairies of the empire, and then processed in a special way. It can be counted in dense fog. It’s a rare thing. It seems that Nemo has prepared enough for his coming-of-age ceremony. This must be the raw material he bought at the Takri Victory Day rally last year.In addition to putting on new clothes, Ryan also saw that there was a delicate necklace hanging around Nemo's neck. The necklace was supposed to be made of animal bones from a kind of beast.

Looking at the beaming Nemo, Ryan couldn't help but jokingly said, "Nemo, where is the mistress?"

Nemo was not wary of Ryan's question, and said: "She will be here soon..."

Hearing what Nemo said, several lads blew their whistle. Only then did Nemo realize that he had been fooled by Ryan. He pretended to be vicious and said to Ryan: "Okay, let's see how I deal with you. "Speaking, he rushed towards Ryan.

Of course, Ryan would not be easily caught by Nemo. He moved his body dexterously, avoiding Nemo, while hiding and making fun of Nemo and said: "Nemo, you have good skills..."

"Of course" Nai could not be outdone, and quickly admitted: "I am the most brave mountain war tiger."

The two chased one after another, and ran away from the campfire slowly.At this time, Ryan saw Mai Fu coming from a distance. Since she was behind Naimo, Naimo didn’t see her, so she rushed to say, “I know you’re a brave mountain war tiger now, just don’t know how to marry Will my wife become a docile edelweiss?"

Naimo didn’t know it was a trick, and said loudly, “Absolutely not, even if it’s my wife, I still have to listen to me at home...”

At this moment, Mei Fu walked behind Nemo, and when she heard Nemo say this, she asked: "Really?"

"Of course!" Nemo said for sure without hearing Mai Fu's voice.But when he finished speaking, he realized that his voice was wrong. He turned his head and saw that it was Meifu. He was shocked. He quickly said: "No, I mean, even if I am a fierce mountain war tiger, At home, I will listen to my wife like the gentle edelweiss."

Hearing Nemo's words, Meifu reached out his hand, twisted Nemo's ear, and said, "If I marry you, what will you do to me?"

Seeing Nemo swears by swearing, saying that he would be pitiful by Meifu's ear when he said that he would listen to his wife all his life, Ryan laughed unscrupulously beside him.

Nemo gave Ryan a sideways glance and whispered: "I'm still laughing, I was hurt by you guy today."

Ryan laughed even harder when he heard Nemo's words.

Seeing Ryan laughing at Nemo, Meifu couldn't help but said: "I'm teaching Nemo, what are you laughing at?"

Ryan clutched his stomach and said, "Nimo, you don't thank me, but you still blame me. If it weren't for me, would you hear Meifu's words?"

"Which sentence?" Nye asked inexplicably.Before Ryan could answer, Naimo suddenly jumped up, and he couldn't even care about his own ears being rectified. He laughed and said, "Yes, that's right, I really want to thank you!"

At this time, Mei Fu also remembered the sentence he had just said, "If you marry Naimo", her face blushed and she let go of Naimo's ears.Unexpectedly, Naimo hugged Meifu and shouted loudly: "I am so happy, Meifu agreed to marry me!"

Seeing that the pair of lovers finally came together, Ryan was also happy for them in his heart.In order not to disturb them, Ryan walked back to the campfire quietly, found a place not noticed by anyone, and sat down quietly.

As the bonfire burned more and more, the men and women at the coming-of-age ceremony became more and more relaxed and began to find their own favorite partners, drinking together, eating meat together, and singing together symbolizing love songs.Only Ryan sat quietly beside the bonfire, tasting Meifu's craftsmanship of roast pigeon wild pork alone.

It's not that Ryan is pretentious and unwilling to get along with others.Maybe Ryan is a stranger. Since he was a child, he has liked to sit quietly by himself, instead of talking loudly with a group of people about whose men and women come together again, who is wearing a new dress... On such a lively occasion today, Ryan can still calm down and think about his own affairs.

Seeing other people talking in twos and threes, drinking and eating meat, Ryan couldn’t help but laugh at himself: “It seems that this kind of life is really not what I like. But how hard I work, I can’t accept this kind of life. I don’t know how boring it would be to live this life for me all my life."

Ryan looked up at the sky.On a clear night in July, countless stars can be seen.

"I wonder if the sky outside is so clear?" Ryan said silently in his heart.