Above the mage

Chapter 107 Departure

"Miss Gerica, it's like this." Gao De felt the same way, thinking there was no need to beat around the bush with Miss Gerica.

If you show up with a business card, everyone will know you're asking for a favor.

Since that's the case, then make your request openly and honestly.

If someone is willing to help, then help them; if they are not, that's understandable. Just think of another way. Being coy and hesitant will only make you seem petty.

"I heard that you will soon be leaving Bremen and traveling by airship with the mage from Saint-Sien City."

"Actually, I've always wanted to go to Saint-Sien and I've been looking for a way."

"But miss, as you know, it is very difficult for us commoners to travel from Bremen to Saint-Sien."

Gao De took a sip of black tea, not bothering to savor the specific taste of the high-end tea, and continued:

"So, Miss Gerica, I would like to make a bold request: could you please take me with you when you travel to Saint Sein?"

"I can pay the corresponding fees for this."

Gao De put down his teacup and waited for Gerika's reply.

Miss Gerica was slightly taken aback upon hearing this.

Clearly, Gaode's request was beyond her expectations.

She gently stirred the black tea in her cup, a thoughtful glint in her eyes. After a moment, she slowly spoke:

"That's true. You're so young, yet you have such skills. Naturally, you want to go out and try your luck. Even if you don't make a name for yourself, it would be good to learn something."

Gerica didn't ask God the reason for going to Saint-Sien City, but instead made up the reason in her own mind.

This relieved Gaode.

If Gerica were to actually ask him about his purpose, he really wouldn't know how to answer.

He could just make up any reason. But his destination happened to be the same as Gerica's: the Cyrus Academy of Magic.

If they bump into each other at the academy, even if the other person doesn't mind that he lied, it will still be very awkward.

To be honest, it would seem like he was being too ambitious; how could an ordinary repairman dare to dream of the "Ceres Magic Academy"?

However, he couldn't reveal the existence of the "letter of recommendation," at least not before he had used it.

After all, the tragic precedent of the monk Seda serves as a cautionary tale.

Gao De didn't want to gamble on Gerika's character.

"It's not impossible. My father has arranged for a butler and two maids to accompany me on my trip to Saint Sein."

Finally, Gerica smiled slightly and nodded gently, saying, "To be honest, I'm going there to study, not to go on vacation. One maid is enough; two maids are a bit too many."

"I can leave one maid here and give you the empty seat."

"As for the fees, there's no need to pay anything. I don't have to pay anything to ride the airship."

Upon hearing this, Gao De felt a surge of joy and gratitude.

He took a deep breath and said with utmost seriousness, "Thank you for your generosity, Miss Gerica. I will remember your help."

"Don't mention it, it's nothing serious," Gerica said gently. "I also look forward to the day when you become a true master."

"Once the matter with the ley lines is resolved, we should set off."

"I will send someone to inform you the day before departure. You can pack your luggage as early as possible in the next few days and be ready to leave at any time."

When Gao De left the city lord's mansion, he still felt a little unreal.

He never expected that the problem that had troubled him for so long would be solved so easily.

"I never expected Miss Gerica to be so easy to talk to," Gao De thought with a sigh.

Without even asking many questions, she agreed to take him along.

However, this was somewhat expected. Given Gao De's current status and strength, he was nothing compared to the illustrious and exceptionally talented young lady of the City Lord's Mansion.

Gerica didn't really need to, and had no interest in, asking so many questions.

But bringing him along is a huge favor, no matter how you look at it.

However, Gaode Maps currently lacks the ability to repay such a favor, and can only keep it in mind.

Back at his home at 237 Carmond, Gao De immediately began packing his luggage.

He didn't actually need to bring much.

Because he didn't have many assets to begin with.

Spell recipes, potion prescriptions, a change of clothes, the Fang of Hidden Mist, magic potions, and 222 gold in savings—that's all he owns.

While tidying up, Gaode noticed two wooden buckets he had placed aside that he used to hold water.

He suddenly realized that he hadn't "drawn" any prizes today.

"I bought it for nothing," Gao De muttered again, feeling a pang of regret.

This is a wooden barrel that I just bought yesterday for a huge sum of 10 taels of silver.

But he couldn't possibly bring two wooden barrels with him when he went to Saint Sein.

That would be a joke!

As he pondered this, Gao De walked over to one of the wooden barrels.

As physical and magical energy flowed, spell models belonging to the [Water Creation+] category in the spell star sea were activated.

Magical light seems to be gathering at Gaode's fingertips.

As the magic pulsed, a fresh and moist scent began to permeate the air.

Gao De had a sudden thought.

The next moment, the previously empty interior of the wooden barrel began to ripple.

Water molecules, as if alive, were rapidly gathering and condensing.

As the spell continued, the water level inside the barrel rose higher and higher.

When the magical light in Gao De's hand dissipated, a quarter of the 8-gallon wooden barrel was filled with a golden and translucent liquid.

The water surface rippled with delicate waves, and a sweet aroma unique to honey wafted slowly from the wooden bucket into the air.

At the same time, a message popped into Gaode's mind like an inspiration.

"Superior quality honey water".

This is the random liquid extracted by the [Water Creation Technique+] "Pump".

"At least it's not sewage." Gao De thought to himself as he scooped a cup of honey water from the wooden bucket and drank it down in large gulps.

The richness of honey and the freshness of water intertwine in the mouth to create a wonderful taste, and the delicate, silky texture is simply delightful.

"No wonder it's called top-quality honey water. It's a pity it can only be kept for one day, otherwise this big bucket of honey water would be quite valuable to sell." Gao De couldn't help but start calculating his "business" in his mind.

In the days that followed, Gaode mainly did four things: eat, sleep, practice, and wait.

He even lost interest in the work of a "restoration craftsman," repeatedly hanging up the "restoration" sign.

During this time, he also paid a visit to Pierre to inform the old man of his decision to leave Bremen and go to Saint-Sien.

Pierre could only offer his blessings.

"Keep it up, kid. I think you have a good chance of becoming a powerful mage someday."

"It's not just possible, it's certain!" Gao De smiled confidently.

Pierre burst into laughter.

During these days, Gaode will routinely cast [Water Creation Spell+] once a day to perform the "Daily First Draw".

After casting it multiple times, he gradually discovered some patterns in the [Water Creation+] spell.

For example, although it says "on the first cast of this spell each day, you will be able to create other random liquids to replace water", it is not actually completely random. There should be a so-called "guaranteed" mechanism.

Because over these few times, the random liquid that Gaode obtained using [Water Creation Technique+] was "Honey Water" the first time, but the rest of the time it was "Superior Honey Water".

Depending on the situation, "honey water" is the so-called "safety net".

If you get other random liquids, then that's "good".

Harvest month, the 30th, is the last day of the month.

Gao De finally received the message sent by Gerica:

Mage Frey has completed his mission and will depart for Saint Sein City at 9:00 AM tomorrow. Do not be late.

(End of this chapter)