Dear Broom Knight.

Chapter 1081 Antirochus's First Lesson

Antirochus glanced at Ariges, who had already returned to her seat.

“Let’s keep going!” Alexis replied calmly. “We’ll know everything when we get back to the castle.”

It didn't seem like anything major had happened; Valera appeared to have simply come out to fill a gap.

Based on Ariges' understanding of her own family, it's more likely that Ariges' enthusiasm was excessive, raising some suspicions.

It doesn't really matter.

Her identity could not be hidden from the resident Lord of Storms and the occasional visiting Sun God.

Valera specifically mentioned that it was probably when the Sun God came to see Lori a couple of days ago that he 'discovered' something.

In other words, he can't pretend to be stupid anymore, otherwise people will think he really is stupid.

Don't be fooled by the fact that the Lord of Storms is always stationed in Maple Castle; the only one who can truly discern clues from Lori's actions is the Sun God.

The Lord of Storms could never quite figure out Lowry's intentions.

The sun god wasn't actually that great, but the Gezar family had such a close relationship with the sun!

There are some things he wants to know without needing a reason.

Especially after Mikhail's talent awakened.

However, even if the sun god knew, he probably wouldn't care.

But the blind man still didn't want to do it.

Arigis felt somewhat bewildered... What exactly did Arigis do to make the Sun God unable to last even two days?

"Wow~ So that's what Green Maple Valley means..."

As the carriage entered the checkpoint, the children finally understood the origin of the name.

Although the valley above is filled with transparent branches and leaves that shimmer with seven colors, inside the valley, there are only patches of pale blue maple trees.

The blue was extremely pale, somewhat like a faint tinge of sky color on the edge of white clouds.

It's also like the point where the sea meets the sky at the end of your line of sight.

It glistens with water and is crystal clear.

Therefore, even with a vibrant rainbow shimmering in the sky, no one can ignore the beauty of these green maples.

Mikhail looked around blankly... He remembered that, according to rumors, all the maple trees in Green Maple Territory were cultivated by Lori Montes bit by bit.

He had indeed never seen such a unique maple tree anywhere else.

Mikhail frowned slightly and tugged at Antilokos's sleeve: "Is there anything special about these maple trees?"

“It has a strong vitality and is extremely resistant to cold.” Antirochus glanced at him and answered seriously.

Mikhail nodded in understanding... In other words, this was indeed a plant cultivated specifically for aesthetic purposes.

They planted it all over the mountains and fields, completely disregarding its economic value.

It is true that some nobles would be so extravagant, but that was to let others know that they were unique.

Instead of letting everyone see this uniqueness.

Only by enjoying it alone can they prove their uniqueness and their superiority.

This is clearly not the reason for Qingfeng Territory.

This is probably just that Lori Montes's standards are too high, completely intolerant of anything that belongs to him, anything too mediocre.

His mother's nagging while buying gifts... was all true.

Mikhail strives to create a portrait of the great mage in his mind, a mage with exceptional artistic cultivation and extraordinary talent.

But he still couldn't reconcile all the known information... According to the Dark Night Church's intelligence, Lori Montes was extreme and aloof, petty, easily angered, and fiercely protective of her own.

He likes making money and hates it when others take advantage of him.

He really didn't resemble the extremely pure artist in front of him.

He can't possibly split himself into two people.

When engaging in art, one is romantic, passionate, gentle, and sentimental.

At other times, it's... in line with the nature of a dragon?
But dragons don't cost money!

Wait ~
Mikhail hesitated, thinking... Surely the white dragon lady raised by Archmage Lori wouldn't just take money without spending it?

He's still too young; there are some things he really can't understand.

"What are you thinking about?" Antirochus gently nudged him. "At this moment, all you need to do is enjoy the scenery."

How beautiful!

The two girls over there remained silent for a long time.

Their carriage traveled along the central avenue of Green Maple Valley, with trees lining both sides.

Hidden among the green maple leaves, one can vaguely see the natural and ethereal architecture inside.

Occasionally, you can hear joyful laughter and upbeat music.

In Qingfeng Valley, there are basically no ordinary people. The weakest are probably the guards and the managers.

Antirochus didn't know how others felt, but he felt genuinely relieved.

The sweet fragrance of maple trees wafted into my nostrils, and the greenery receding slowly on both sides of the carriage came into view... My tense nerves felt as if they were being gently caressed by a pair of tender hands, slowly finding the most comfortable position.

Antirochus now fully understands what some great adventurers mean when they say, "If you can spend the end of your life in Maplelands, then you haven't lived in vain." Among adventurers, retirement also requires certain qualifications.

The fact that they dared to openly announce that they were giving up meant that they knew very well that... no one would seek revenge on their descendants after they could no longer wield the sword.

Some people gain their confidence from their outstanding offspring.

But there are also some people who are extremely confident in their life experiences... They have never done anything against their conscience, so they are naturally not afraid of any hidden shadows.

The biggest difference between the two is that the former can only live in family settlements, while the latter can settle in places like Qingfeng Territory, which has extremely high requirements.

However, the latter could also take his accumulated wealth to certain countries and be granted the title of nobleman in the name of "great contribution".

Although it's unlikely he'll have territory due to a lack of military achievements, he can at least live as a wealthy man under the kingdom's protection in the capital.

However, in Qingfeng Territory, they could only be commoners.

Even so, the great adventurers still felt that the permanent residency permit in Maple Ridge was more meaningful to them.

Perhaps this kind of stable freedom and tranquility is what they truly desire?

The city wall on the other side of Qingfeng Valley was not frozen; it remained a deep blue-green.

But if you look closely, you'll find that the city walls are actually also covered with a lot of vines.

Antirochus couldn't help but ponder the reason.

Although Maple Valley was originally created by the Archmage Lori, it was clearly Lady Valera who repaired and maintained it afterwards.

Even the most perfect idea needs someone who can execute it flawlessly.

Those meticulous design details must also be Varela's work.

Although he learned a lot about the Earth Church's methods for cultivating magical plant companions in Emilia City and saw many powerful magical plants, Antirochus still preferred Varela.

He couldn't explain why.

But he could sense that the Crystal Banyan Tree Micro was more vibrant.

It's not because they're free-range.

If we're talking about free-range living, then His Theodoric truly lived a life of unbridled freedom.

In order to properly cultivate his friends, Antirochus had to frequently attend classes at those 'Earth Forums'.

However, he couldn't allow himself to become a 'follower' of a certain school of thought... There was no way around it; with such a father around, he was in danger of being 'incorporated' into a certain school of thought.

Your birth is a thing that, if not handled properly, can be deadly.

If he were to follow a certain school of thought as a Sunwalker... he would truly become a laughing stock of the whole world.

They even wanted the sun god to be ridiculed because of him.

Will he even survive that time?
Did Bishop Garrett ever think about this while he was listening to those people's compliments with a good mood?

Antirochus didn't necessarily think that the fool was trying to kill him.

After all, if this really happened, the Garrett family would have to personally strangle them both.

But people who can't even understand this...

Furthermore, those schools of thought within the Earth Church are truly insane!
They even dare to have such thoughts.

That's literally risking his life to prove that his argument is the coolest!
What could Antiochus do?

He could only listen to and read everything, then go back and describe it in detail to Theodoric, letting Theodoric decide for himself what to learn.

Unfortunately, by the time they left, Theodoric had only learned some combat methods and daily functions; he had absolutely no interest in the so-called methods of nurturing and growth.

After all, the academic works of the Church of the Earth are essentially proposed to satisfy the researchers' own viewpoints.

No matter how valuable something is, it will inevitably lead to changes in certain biological characteristics of natural plants.

Plants that know nothing, even magical plants, naturally have no reaction to this.

But Theodoric understood!

He didn't feel that those achievements were worth changing his nature.

Therefore, even though he knew hundreds of ways to make him stronger, Theodoric ultimately chose to grow wildly.

Antirochus, of course, had no complaints about this; to him, Theodoric's very existence was the greatest fortune.

The reason why nature mages are mages is because magical plants opened the door for them, who were originally unable to sense, absorb, or command magical power.

If he wants to become stronger, he can learn on his own.

Antirochus was quite confident in his intelligence.

He did indeed learn quite well.

However, after sensing the intimidating power emanating from his own kind in Green Maple Valley, Antirochus finally understood one thing:
Magical plants can grow freely, but they also need his help to fully develop their potential.

Theodoric is strong; however, Antirochus should carefully observe his fighting habits, learn the spells he excels in, and then work with Theodoric to optimize them so that he can fight in his best condition.

Instead of being satisfied just because they can coordinate well in battle.

He's got things backwards.

Theodoric and he were meant to complement and benefit each other.

"I'm sorry, it was all my fault before. I shouldn't have just tried to avoid it." Antirochus touched the lantana on his wrist and said softly, "Once things stabilize, we should also study ourselves properly."

(End of this chapter)