Above the mage

Chapter 56 Strange Events in the City

Gao De's life as the owner of the medicinal herb garden finally began to get busy.

The experiment with basic stamina potions will continue for some time.

The spell model for [Blade Protection] was successfully constructed within two days of mastering [Reading Magic].

At this point, the number of spells in his spell repertoire had expanded to twelve.

In addition, during this time he and the apprentices in the herb garden planted the batch of herb seedlings they had just bought.

Anyone who has worked as a farmer knows that the initial stages of planting any crop are the most troublesome, requiring meticulous care.

The same applies to the cultivation of medicinal herbs.

Preparation of nutrient soil, loosening of soil, sowing of seedlings, fertilization, and watering before transplanting.

After a series of tasks, everyone was extremely busy.

However, looking at the thriving seedlings of medicinal herbs in the herb field, Gao De still felt a sense of satisfaction—these seedlings would eventually turn into golden Sean coins and enter his pocket.

It wasn't until the 22nd of Green Leaf Month, when the second set of basic magic potions was used up, that Gao De was able to find some time to temporarily end his "farmer" life.

Rose Potion Shop.

"Do you sell basic magic potions?" Just like the Ghostlight Potion Shop, they didn't display basic magic potions on the counter, so Gao De asked the clerk directly.

This time he went to a different potion shop.

Firstly, they feared that frequently purchasing basic magic potions from the same potion shop would attract the attention of those with ulterior motives.

Secondly, it ensures that customers won't be ripped off by the Ghostlight Potion Shop, although the possibility is very low.

As it turned out, the clerk at the Ghostlight Potion Shop hadn't lied to him.

At the Rose Potion Shop, a set of basic magic potions costs the same price: 6 gold and 10 silver.

After a moment's thought, Gao De bought 6 sets, spending 39 gold.

If you only buy one or two sets, you'll have to come to the potion shop every few days, which is not only troublesome but also a waste of time.

However, after this large expenditure, his cash on hand shrank again to 24 gold coins.

Spending money like water.

It's said that the poor are scholars and the rich are warriors, but compared to a monk, he seems just so-so.

After receiving the six sets of basic magic potions packaged by the shop assistant, Gao De noticed a group of city guards hurrying past on the street outside the door.

This isn't the first time Gaode Maps has seen this scene.

On his way there, he saw several squads of city guards patrolling with serious expressions.

The city guards wouldn't have been this diligent in the past.

"What major event has happened in the city? Why are the city guards making such a big fuss today?" Gao De asked casually.

"Sir, don't you know? Strange things have been happening in the city these past few days!" The shop assistant looked surprised upon hearing this.

"Huh?" Gao De frowned and asked, "What strange thing is this?"

"Many people have mysteriously disappeared in the city these past few days."

Even after leaving the Rose Potion Shop, Gao De's brow remained furrowed, his mind heavy with worry.

Although Hogan City is not as large as the city with a population of millions in my previous life, due to the overall environment, the disappearance of people is not a strange thing at all.

It shouldn't cause too much of a stir.

There are only two possibilities for the city guards to be so concerned: either a person of high status has gone missing, or the number of missing persons has reached a certain threshold.

Whether it's the former or the latter, it's a terrible thing.

With this thought in mind, Gao De turned and arrived at Pierre's General Store.

When in doubt, consult Pierre.

This old man is acting mysteriously, and his shop is located in the commercial district in the center of Hogan City, where people come and go all day long. Gao De wouldn't believe it if he didn't know some inside story.

However, these are all secondary reasons.

The main reason is that Pierre is his only "connection" in this world so far.

Inside the grocery store.

"There's a family near the commercial area who mysteriously disappeared."

Sure enough, Pierre was well-informed and knew some inside information.

"In just one night, the person was lying at home sleeping, and the next day they were nowhere to be found."

"The daughter of this family is the cousin of the city guard captain's wife, which is why this matter was not suppressed."

"It would have been better if we hadn't investigated; once we did, we discovered something was wrong." As he said this, Pierre's voice gradually faded.

Gao De quickly leaned closer, "What do you mean?"

"It's not just a few households. Over the past two weeks, more than a dozen households with dozens of people have been sleeping at home, only to disappear without a trace at daybreak."

"It's just that the families that disappeared before were all from the working-class area, so no one paid attention to it."

"The city guards went to investigate and reportedly found nothing except some slime of unknown origin."

"We have no clue whatsoever about the killer's identity or background, or whether the missing persons are dead or alive, or how they disappeared." As he said this, Pierre's expression turned serious.

"I wonder if anyone else will go missing tonight. If they do, things could get really serious."

Gaode nodded in agreement.

The city guards' actions today were so significant, clearly indicating a strict investigation. If anyone goes missing again tonight, it would be a slap in the face to the city guards.

The fact that the perpetrator dared to slap the city guards in the face not only demonstrates the murderer's audacity but also shows that the murderer was fearless.

"We'll see what happens tonight," Gao De said.

If nothing happens tonight, at least everyone can feel a little more at ease.

"Oh, by the way, boss, have you ever heard of the Seres Magic Academy?" Since he was already there, Gao De casually asked.

"How could I not have heard of it?" Pierre didn't take God's question seriously and casually replied, "This is the royal magic academy of our country."

"The Royal Academy of Magic?!"

“Yes, although this is the only magic academy in the country,” Pierre nodded, inadvertently revealing another piece of information to God: “If you could get into it, it would be a meteoric rise to the top.”

"It's just a magic academy, is it really that exaggerated?" Gao De asked skeptically.

“How could that be false?” Pierre said with certainty. “The Cyrus Magic Academy only admits students once a year, apart from those from the royal family and the children of the Sean nobility.”

"Although anyone can apply for this recruitment drive and there are a lot of applicants, the admission requirements for the Seres Magic Academy are extremely strict. Without exceptional magical talent, it is impossible to be admitted."

"Each time we recruit students, it's considered a lot if thirty or forty people pass the assessment. In most years, only one or twenty people will pass the assessment and enter the Seres Magic Academy."

"And 99% of those who pass the exam and enter the Cyrus Magic Academy become second-circle mages."

"Entering the Cyrus Academy of Magic is like having one foot in the door of a second-circle mage. What else would you call that but a meteoric rise?" Pierre retorted.

Upon hearing this, Gao De could only nod silently.

In Hogan City, let alone second-ring mages, even first-ring mages are rare; they are absolutely superior to others.

"Is it located in the capital?" Gao De asked hesitantly.

"Of course, where else could the Royal Academy of Magic be located if not in the capital?" Pierre became interested and said a few more words: "This academy was established at the same time as the capital city of Saint Sein, and it has a history of thousands of years."

"How far is it from Hogan to Saint Sein?" God asked, unwilling to give up.

"That's quite far, probably several thousand kilometers," Pierre sighed, then shook his head. "Even I've never been to Saint-Sien. As a citizen of the Duchy of Sien, it's a great pity that I can't see my own capital."

(End of this chapter)