The mage arrives

() Although a verbal agreement has been reached with Gordon, and although repentance will have a negative impact on his reputation, Master Rhodok still cannot resist the temptation of Hao Lin.The price he offered was two palm-sized animal skins.

There is a faint blood-red light in the black, as rough as sandpaper, exuding the breath of fire and sulfur.Rhodok clearly remembered that in the "Abyssal Creatures Illustrated Book", this completely matched the skin characteristics of the Nightmare Beast.

Nightmare Beast, a horse-shaped creature living in the abyss, has a strong and huge body and can attack enemies with flaming hooves and smoke.But the most terrifying thing about this creature is that it has the ability to fear the enemy's mind on the battlefield, and can even invade the thinking of sleeping creatures through plane projection, creating nightmares.

The Nightmare Beast is a master of manipulating the mind and illusions, and its skin is naturally the ultimate material that illusionists like Rhodok covet.

If converted into gold coins, Gordon's elemental essence plus gems are worth about the same as Hao Lin's nightmare hide.But for Rhodok, the nightmare animal skin is undoubtedly more precious.

"I'm sorry, this gentleman's nightmare skin is more important to me. Our deal can only be canceled because of this." Rhodok bowed to Gordon.

The deal that was about to be completed was turned down, and what he wanted was taken away by a guy who was hostile to him.This feeling of being "robbed of love" really made Gordon very unhappy.But what can he do?Getting angry and yelling?It just makes him look uneducated and doesn't change anything.

In the final analysis, Gordon himself was not strong enough.If he was a high-level mage who had mastered spells above level six, would Hao Lin dare to be so arrogant in front of him?If he held something more precious than the Nightmare Skin, would Rhodok still refuse?

"Then, I wish the two of you a successful transaction." Gordon smiled and nodded at the two, then turned and left.

Behind him came Hao Lin's triumphant sarcasm: "No matter how much you pretend to be handsome, you are still a loser."

Gordon went back to the trading floor again, looking for other items that could be exchanged.But helplessly, there are not many opportunities for mages to sell their treasured magic books.After an hour, Gordon decided to leave after finding nothing.

When he came to the quiet corridor leading to the gate on the first floor of the guild, Gordon saw a person he didn't want to see—Haileen Heidelberg.He seemed to be waiting here specially, and when he saw Gordon appear, he immediately took out his trophy "Darson's Evocation Spell Experience", and shook it as if showing off: "Baron Gordon, I am a good person who is willing to share .If you are willing to come to my house to wash the dishes for three days, I can lend you this book. I wonder if Mr. Noble Mage would condescend?"

Hao Lin bit the word "baron" very hard, and the meaning of ridicule was beyond words.

Gordon sighed: "Speak 'baron' and shut up 'nobility', Hao Lin, although you have made extraordinary achievements through personal struggle and entered the elite class of the city, in your bones, you are still a humble and wretched country mud leg It’s just a child. A true noble will not be bound by those two words.”

"What did you say!" Hao Lin's voice suddenly rose when Gordon poked him to a sore spot.

"I said, you are just a despicable rat." Gordon shrugged, ignoring the other party's anger, "If you were really honest and confident, you wouldn't choose such a deserted place to mock me. You must be clear in your heart that if other mages witness this kind of behavior of a villain without grace, it will have a negative impact on your reputation."

"Bastard, I'm going to kill you!" Hao Lin was dazzled by anger, and his hands began to gather arcane energy, ready to strike.

Gordon sneered, fully alert.In the mage guild, except for the arena on the lower floor, private fighting is prohibited in other places.So he will definitely not take the lead, so that when he settles the accounts afterwards, he can occupy the commanding heights of morality and law.As for whether to injure or disable the opponent, that is another matter.

Gordon, who relied on mana to cast spells, had far stronger combat power than ordinary mages.In addition, he also has a magic wand that he personally modified. After the fight, he will first shoot more than a dozen powerful Ma Youfu acid arrows, and the opponent will become pregnant even if he is not dead.

Seeing Gordon's sneer, Hao Lin's whole body trembled, and he swallowed the incantation that was about to be blurted out.It's not a good idea to do it in the Mage Guild.Although the structure of the Mage Guild is loose and there is no strict hierarchy, it does not mean that this is a place where people can do whatever they want.Those mages who acted recklessly and dared to fight privately in the mage guild didn't end well.

Thinking of this, Hao Lin withdrew his hands, and held up "Da Song's Evocation Magic Experience" in the attitude of a winner: "It's wonderful, Gordon, today you let me see the sharp lips of the nobles. I am a loser. I can drive you out of the magic workshop, I can snatch away the magic books you like, and my magic attainments are better than yours. From now on, I will still beat you in every way!"

"The future is long, and it is still unknown who is the loser." Gordon said.

"Hmph!" Hao Lin flicked the mage's robe and rushed out the door.

Gordon returned home depressed.He was very upset about wasting a lot of time in the mage guild and getting nothing.After all, time is precious to him now.

After adjusting his mood, Gordon spent the rest of the day reading books and practicing magic.The power of a mage comes from knowledge, and knowledge needs to be accumulated bit by bit.Warriors can break through in an instant through epiphany, priests can be reborn through divine grace, and warlocks can stimulate blood power to increase their strength dramatically, but there is no shortcut in the pursuit of arcane magic and truth.

The next day, Gordon was going to try his luck at the Mage Guild again.

Perhaps the law of conservation of character really exists.The "Da Song's Evocation Spell Experience", which was about to be obtained yesterday, was finally bought by Hao Lin, which made Gordon very depressed.When he came to the trading hall on the second floor of the guild today, he quickly found a new trading item.

A young mage named Dorne Lannister needed a fancy magic item as a gift for his uncle's birthday.The specific requirements need to be discussed after meeting. If the deal is concluded, he will use a magic note written by an ancient mage as a reward.

Dorne Lannister was not in the Mages Guild, he just left an address.Gordon used the guild's communication device to inform the other party, and agreed on a time to meet.

When the lights came on, Gordon left home to meet Mr. Lannister.

The Bishui City in October does not have the bleakness of late autumn at all. Even at night, it is still full of people and very lively.The Harvest Festival on October [-]th is approaching. Like the green-scaled salmon that return to the source of the Glacier River to spawn in November, businessmen flocked into Clear Water City in search of business opportunities.After the autumn harvest, the idle farmers also came to Clear Water City in order to earn some extra money and spend a relaxing winter.

Gordon paced along the riverside avenue and left the noble district.After crossing another four blocks, he came to the most famous red light district in Bishui City.There is no way, the place where Mr. Lannister agreed to meet, the most high-end entertainment venue in Clear Water City - the Amber Mask, is here.

Amber Mask provides guests with the most mellow alcohol, the rarest delicacies, the most exciting song and dance performances, and the most beautiful and freshest food.Whether you are a man or a woman, whether you are looking for a fit female centaur or a handsome elf boy, Amber Mask will meet your needs.

Walking into the red-light district, Gordon felt the surrounding atmosphere suddenly changed. The air was filled with the mixed smell of bad perfume and ale. Drunken drunks and heavily made-up warblers wandered the streets.

Fortunately, the vagabonds who had been on the streets for a long time knew that Gordon, dressed in a mage's robe, was not their potential client. Only rude mercenaries and drunk dock workers would patronize them, so they didn't come to harass him.Gordon came to the Amber Mask smoothly.

Pushing open the door engraved with the statue of the Goddess of Pleasure, he walked in, and a wave of heat mixed with the smell of food and loud laughter rushed over immediately.Gordon frowned, and was about to ask someone, when a plump woman walked over.The way she twisted her waist was as if she had cast a spell of charm, and it was so charming that Gordon took a lot of effort to look away.

The only regret is that this woman is wearing an amber mask that covers half of her face, making it impossible for people to get a glimpse of her true face.

"I am Mrs. Dinah, the owner of the amber mask. May I ask this young mage, what can I do for you? Recently, there is a new catwoman in the store, and her wild nature will suit your appetite."

"No, I..."

"Oh, you don't like it? Perhaps Huck, a strong barbarian stick boy, will satisfy you."

Gordon felt that if this continued, his sexuality would be distorted to a very strange place by the other party, so he simply finished speaking in one breath: "I'm here to see Mr. Don Lannister."

"Oh, is that Mr. Gordon Freeman? Mr. Lannister has already ordered, please follow me."

Gordon breathed a sigh of relief.This kind of courtesan-like woman is not a role he is good at dealing with.

Although the amber mask is a romantic place, it also provides accommodation services.Because good wine, food and beauties can be served at any time, the accommodation business here is quite good, surpassing many regular hotels.

Dorne Lannister lives in the Duke's suite on the top floor of the Amber Mask.According to Douro, the price of staying here for one night is 50 gold coins, which is more than Gordon's profit from making a heroic ring.

"It seems that the other party is either a rich second generation or a big dog. Maybe I should make a good deal?" Before meeting, Gordon had the first impression of Dorne Lannister.

Mrs. Dinah sent Gordon to the door of the suite, and left in a charming manner.Gordon knocked on the door, but instead of no one answering, women's groans came one after another.

"Damn it!" Gordon was slightly embarrassed. ;