Black Hearted Mage

Chapter 254: Teaching Experience

While checking the puppy's storage ring, Caesars muttered to himself, "This guy eats really fast. It's almost eaten up all the food inside." He took a closer look and found that there was only half of a white crocodile left in the ring.

"Dead dog, when you went to the edge of the Great Swamp, did you find any traces of Lizardmen?" Caesars asked casually.

The puppy understood what he said and quickly shook its head, making a "woooo" sound, as if to say that it didn't see it.

Seeing this, Caesars felt somewhat helpless. It seemed that the lizardmen who had escaped had already fled far away and were no longer active in that area. However, he did not care much, after all, the lizardmen were extremely poor.

He pulled two fire crystals from his pocket and casually dropped them onto the lawn. As they landed, they immediately emitted a faint whiff of fire. The plump puppy's eyes lit up at the sight of the fire crystals, and excitedly, with a swipe of its tongue, it pulled the fire crystals into its mouth.

"Don't lie down, you little dog! Master Caesar is taking you to buy food." Caesar said to the puppy with a smile, "Let's buy magic crystals first, and then we'll buy some delicious food."

After saying that, Caesars led Emily towards the back door. The fat puppy immediately perked up when it heard about food. It hummed, stood up happily, and quickly followed Caesars on its short legs.

They walked along the broad road for a few minutes before turning into a narrow but quiet alley, its walls lined with green vines.

After passing through the alley, they arrived directly at the square of Saint Laurent City. It was bustling with people, very lively and bustling. There were four or five magic shops in the square, all displaying a variety of magical items, including magic crystals.

There is no need to visit the magic shops here. The price of magic crystals is 20% to 30% higher than that in Huofeng City, and the prices of various magic materials are also not low.

Kaisas led the curious Emily slowly into the spacious and magnificent hall of the Mage Alliance. As soon as she entered, Emily was captivated by the magnificent sight. She stared wide-eyed, looking around, as if she were in a mysterious and fantastical world.

However, in stark contrast to the grandeur of the lobby, aside from two bored receptionists, there was no one else inside. The entire lobby was unusually quiet, with only the gentle sound of Emily's footsteps echoing.

Caesars walked straight to the reception desk, took out a magician's badge from the Northland Tower from his pocket, and placed it on the counter. This badge was a symbol of his identity and status, and also the proof of his purchase of magic crystals.

Emily, standing aside, observed all this intently. It was crucial for her to understand the process and conditions for purchasing magic crystals, so she did not miss any details and listened carefully to the conversation between Caesars and the receptionist.

Caesars said, "I want to buy magic crystals!" His voice was particularly clear in the empty hall.

After hearing Caesar's request, the young low-level magician quickly picked up the magic badge on the counter and examined it carefully. Then he turned around and searched inside the counter. After a while, he pulled out a book from a thick stack and began to read it carefully.

After a while, the low-level magician raised his head, looked at Kaisas and said, "According to your badge level, you can purchase 500 intermediate magic crystals."

Caesar nodded in agreement. He knew that since he was not a member of the Mage Alliance, even with a high-level magician badge, he could only buy mid-level magic crystals here.

"Well, let's prepare for the trade!" Caesars answered concisely.

The transaction went incredibly smoothly, with gold coins in one hand and magic crystals in the other. In the blink of an eye, Emily had stored five hundred magic crystals in her compact storage ring.

After completing the transaction, the two men and the dog slowly walked out of the Mage Alliance. As soon as they stepped out of the door, Emily couldn't wait to ask, "Brother, can I use your magic badge?"

Kaisas smiled and replied, "Of course, Emily. You can wear my magic badge. It can increase the strength of your spell attacks to a certain extent. However, please note that it does not allow you to purchase magic crystals from the Mage Alliance."

He paused briefly, then continued, "The booklet the receptionist just brought out contains detailed information about me."

Emily nodded thoughtfully, expressing her understanding.

Then, Caesars led Emily across the square and headed straight for the bustling commercial district.

Once we entered the shopping district, the chubby puppy, which had been somewhat quiet, suddenly became active. As if infused with boundless energy, it swayed its extremely sensitive nose, as if eagerly searching for some favorite food.

The puppy seemed dissatisfied with the food in Violet City. After trying several snacks, even Emily began to dislike them, saying that they were not as delicious as what Caesars brought back.

Cream puffs and cheese are specialties of the Gravel Kingdom, and Violet City doesn't have them. The Cavill family's pastries are exquisite and delicious, but they're only sold in Fire Maple City.

"You two are too picky. I'll buy more this time when I go out!"

Kaisas could only buy some jerky to keep as a snack for the pup. This guy used to eat everything, but now he's become so picky. He searched his space ring, but there wasn't much left.

After returning to the house, Caesars took a good bath and then leisurely enjoyed the sunshine, mellow black tea, and sweet snacks in the yard. He watched Emily practice her spells and gave her some pointers.

"Emily, how long will it take you to become a senior magic apprentice?"

While Emily was resting, Caesars asked her.

"I have the magic crystal now. It should only take four or five days!"

"When you become a senior magic apprentice, I will take you to Fire Maple City. If nothing goes wrong, you can meet Emilia, your playmate, Little Amy!"

"Brother, are you really going to take me to Fire Maple City?" Emily blinked her big, gem-like eyes and looked at Caesar with excitement, as if she was full of anticipation and curiosity about this journey.

She was wearing a light blue long dress, the hem of which fluttered gently in the breeze, making her look like a beautiful elf. Emily's voice contained a hint of disbelief, as if the news was too surprising for her.

Kaisas smiled and nodded, gently stroked Emily's hair, and said, "Of course, I will take you to Fire Maple City and let you see the outside world. When you become stronger in the future, you will also need to travel alone to broaden your horizons!"

However, Emily shook her head without hesitation, pouted, and said, "Traveling alone? I don't want to! I want to go out with my brother!"

Looking at his sister's adorable appearance, Caesars couldn't help but smile helplessly. He knew Emily was still young and full of fear and anxiety about the outside world. However, there were some things she needed to slowly understand and adapt to.

A few days later, with the power of the magic crystal, Emily's magic skills improved significantly and she successfully became a senior magic apprentice. This made little Ludwig both happy and worried. He was worried that Emily would be in danger outside.

But Caesars had made up his mind and decided to take Emily with him. To ensure the safety of the journey, Caesars chose the safest way to travel - renting a spacious and comfortable carriage.

On a sunny morning, Caesars brought Emily to the largest carriage shop in Violet City. There were all kinds of carriages there, and Caesars chose a spacious and luxurious one that was big enough to accommodate the two of them, the fat dog, and the little black snake.

Soon after the carriage set off, Emily asked suspiciously, "Brother, why don't we ride horses to Fire Maple City? Horses are much faster than carriages!"

Upon hearing this, Caesars' mouth twitched slightly, revealing a helpless expression. He explained, "Riding a horse? That would be really killing us! Our butts can't take it. After a whole day, we'd probably be in so much pain that we wouldn't even be able to walk!"

As he spoke, he recalled the painful experience of riding a horse and seemed to still feel the soreness.

Emily blinked her watery eyes, clearly dissatisfied with Caesar's answer, and pressed on, "But doesn't Rodman always ride a horse? I've never seen his butt hurt so much that he couldn't walk!"

Caesars sighed and patiently explained, "Rodman rides a horse every day. He wears leather armor, so even if he rubs against the saddle, it won't wear through his skin. But what about us? If we ride for a whole day straight, the skin on our thighs will probably be worn off!"

Emily was surprised, but she looked out the window, hoping to find the answer from the figure on horseback. There were relatively few mercenaries in Violet City, but a few wearing leather armor could be seen.

The carriage rushed out like the wind, quickly leaving Violet City. The wheels rolled, making a crisp sound, as if playing a cheerful melody for this journey.

As the carriage gradually retreated from the hustle and bustle of the city, its speed gradually increased. Caesars sat inside, smiling at Emily as he began to explain how to travel safely. His voice was gentle and steady, like that of an experienced mentor, imparting his knowledge and experience to Emily without reservation.

Emily listened intently, her large eyes filled with curiosity and thirst for knowledge. She still had much to learn about this unfamiliar world, and Caesar's explanations were like a key to unlocking a treasure trove of knowledge, allowing her to gain a deeper understanding of the outside world.

Time slipped away quietly as the wheels turned. A few days later, the carriage finally arrived at Fire Maple City, the capital of the Roland Empire. The city, like a glittering pearl, sat on a vast expanse of land, radiating a dazzling light.

The carriage stopped steadily outside the tall and majestic walls of Fire Maple City. Caesars gracefully jumped off the carriage and handed a handful of gold coins to the driver. The driver happily accepted the gold coins and thanked Caesars.

"Emily, let's get off the bus!" Caesars said to Emily in the car with a smile.

Emily looked at Caesars in surprise and asked, "Are we going in?"

Kaisas nodded and explained, "Well, outside vehicles are not allowed to enter Fire Maple City, so we can only walk through the city gate."

Emily couldn't help but sigh: "There are such rules!"

Kaisas smiled and continued, "Actually, there wasn't such a rule a long time ago. But later, people from the Saint Laurent Empire killed and set fire to Fire Maple City, bringing great disaster to the city. In order to protect the safety of civilians and nobles, this rule was added."

Emily stepped lightly from the carriage, taking each step with extreme caution, as if the ground beneath her feet were fragile porcelain. Her eyes scanned the surroundings warily, taking in every detail.

When they arrived at the heavily guarded city gate, the atmosphere suddenly became tense. The city guards, armed with spears and serious expressions, strictly checked passers-by. However, when Caesars showed his Eagle Eye deputy commander's badge, the situation immediately changed.

This badge carried a mysterious aura, more influential than the magician's badge. Upon seeing the badge, the city guards' originally tense expressions instantly turned respectful, and they all saluted Caesars.

After successfully passing through the city gate, Caesars stopped a carriage from Fire Maple City. He moved quickly and decisively, clearly very familiar with the situation here.

Emily looked at the carriage curiously when she noticed the emblems on it. Her eyes lit up as she noticed they were all the same.

"Brother, why are the emblems on these carriages the same?" Emily asked puzzledly, her eyes fixed on the emblems, as if trying to find some clues from them.

Kaisas smiled slightly and explained, "There used to be four or five carriage shops in Fire Maple City, but now there's only one left. This carriage shop has a strong background. The Roland Royal Family, the Grand Duke of the Empire, and even the Empire's Eagle Eye are involved. Let's go and reserve tens of thousands of kilograms of snacks first. If we don't pre-order, we can only buy a few hundred kilograms at most!"

The streets of Fire Maple City were bustling with people as the carriage slowly moved towards the commercial district. Emily lay on the left window, and the fat puppy lay on the right window.

Ten minutes later, the plump puppy, perched against the window, yelped and yelped. This greedy creature smelled a familiar aroma. The carriage slowed down and finally stopped in front of a pastry shop, which was emitting a rich aroma. Without waiting for the door to open, the plump puppy jumped out the window.

Emily also smelled a familiar scent and turned her head to look for the pastry shop.

"Amelie, get off the bus. We'll stay here while we're in Fire Maple City. We can enjoy crispy snacks every day!"

"We live in a pastry shop!"

Emily said in surprise.