Above the mage

Chapter 79 The First Deal

After Gao De leisurely finished his dinner, it was time for the meal, and the restaurant had become lively.

He wisely got up and left without taking up too much space or affecting other people's business.

The meal took more than forty minutes.

From Gaode's perspective, no suspicious individuals were found.

I did see a boy of about twelve or thirteen years old carrying a linen satchel, push open the door of house number 237 in Cammond, and go inside.

That must be Ser, the child of the mage Seda and Misu.

Recalling the details in the letter that the mage Selda wrote to his wife, Selda must have been a mage apprentice as well, otherwise he wouldn't have said that his "magical talent far surpassed mine."

That letter of recommendation from the Cyrus Academy of Magic was also intended by the mage Seda for Ser's use.

However, God had no idea what level of mage apprentice Ser was.

The world of mages is not like the cultivation novels I read in my previous life, where one can know another's cultivation level with a mere thought.

The sorcerer does not possess such means, nor is it so easy to detect.

Unless a mage is willing to cooperate with others' investigation, it is very difficult for anyone other than the mage himself to accurately know his mage rank.

At most, one can make a preliminary judgment based on the spells cast and one's own experience—for example, the minimum level for someone who can cast a 1st-level spell is a 1st-level mage.

In fact, this situation is more reasonable and in line with common sense.

In my past life, no one could see through another person's assets at a glance; at most, one could make a preliminary judgment based on their spending habits.

"I need to check a few more times. Just because I didn't see anyone spying on me once doesn't mean there isn't one." After leaving the restaurant, Gao De was still not at ease.

After all, more than ten years have passed, and even if there are still people secretly spying, they are unlikely to be as concerned as they were at the beginning.

Therefore, it is best to verify it multiple times.

"I'll come back tomorrow at noon," Gaode decided.

Multiple verifications covering different time periods are necessary to arrive at more reliable conclusions.

Rizhao month, 2th.

After having breakfast, Gaode locked the door and left home.

He needed to go to the workshop street first to pick up the fabric curtain he had ordered yesterday.

After retrieving the cloth and hanging it at the front door, you'll have another way to attract customers, instead of just relying on the "GG" sign at the Craftsmen's Guild entrance.

After obtaining the veil, Gode boarded a public carriage and headed to the Siren District.

Ironically, over the past two months, Gaode has barely managed to fulfill the small wish he made as the owner of the herb garden: to commute by horse-drawn carriage.

After getting off the bus in the Siren District, I headed straight for the potion shop.

Compared to the three-way competition in Hogan City, Bremen City has far more potion shops, making the competition much fiercer.

Gao De randomly selected a potion shop of medium size and went inside.

It can be observed that the variety of potions in the potion shops here is far greater than that in Hogan City.

Even basic magic potions are casually displayed on the shelves, unlike the potion shops in Hogan City, where they are placed in medicine cabinets and not displayed in the open.

"Get me ten sets of basic magic potions," Gao De said directly.

His purpose in coming here was to replenish his basic magic potion.

The basic magic potion he drank yesterday was the last one he had.

"Yes, sir."

To my surprise, a set of basic magic potions here costs only 6 gold, and the price hasn't increased.

Ten sets of basic magic potions only cost 60 gold, saving 5 gold compared to the price in Hogan City.

The potion market in Bremen is large enough that the prices of most potions are quite stable.

Unlike Hogan City, where the price of basic magic potions doesn't fluctuate when there are a slightly larger number of foreign mages.

Craftsmen's Guild.

Anna, as usual, sat at the front desk flipping through the borrowed biographies.

The job of a guild receptionist is generally easy and quite respectable.

Therefore, the competition for the job was extremely fierce, and it was only through her family's connections that she was able to successfully get the job.

She flipped through the book in her hands absentmindedly, but her thoughts were wandering, and she couldn't help but think of the young restoration craftsman from yesterday.

Mr. Bass said that, given the speed and skill with which he has restored the luminous beads, as long as he doesn't give up, he will surely become one of the top restoration craftsmen in Bremen in the future.

"That's amazing!" Anna exclaimed with a touch of admiration.

It wasn't until she heard footsteps that she snapped out of her reverie and looked at the newcomer, a young woman in a light purple dress.

In a time when dyeing technology was not advanced, those who could wear such a rare color as light purple were invariably people of noble status.

Anna quickly stood up and went to greet her, saying familiarly, "Good morning, Your Excellency. Is there anything you need?"

"I'd like to find a highly skilled restoration craftsman." The young woman bit her lip lightly, a faint trace of melancholy hidden in her beautiful eyes.

Anna asked the young lady to sit down in the reception area, and then inquired about the specific situation and needs.

The young lady took out a beautiful necklace that shimmered with blue and white light from the side pocket of her long skirt.

The necklace is crafted from pure gemstones, with each gemstone linked together by a silver chain as thin as a hair.

The exquisite craftsmanship makes the necklace look light yet elegant.

Tiny runes are engraved on the surface of the gemstone, radiating magical power.

However, this beauty is flawed – the most important gemstone at the center of the necklace has a crack that cannot be ignored.

"This is a necklace that my mother left me. Please help me find a highly skilled restorer to repair it."

Anna stared at the crack in the gemstone for a moment, then said carefully:

"Repairing cracks like this isn't easy."

The repair craftsman's repairs tend to restore damaged magical runes.

The necklace in front of us was first damaged in its main body, which then affected the runes on it.

If it's just wear and tear, that's easy to fix; just cut off the worn part.

But once it's broken in two, it's very difficult to repair.

Because a vessel split in two cannot hold a complete magic rune.

"Can we repair the crack first using a repair technique?" the young woman suggested.

Anna thought for a moment and said, "I'm not sure if repairing it with the Restoration spell will affect the magical runes on it."

"Whether it can be done or not depends on the opinions of the restoration craftsmen; they are the professionals."

"Then could you please recommend a suitable restoration craftsman for me?" The young woman's mood was slightly downcast.

Anna got up and took the roster from the counter, which listed all the artisans registered with the Craftsmen's Guild.

She turned to the page about the restorers and examined the few names that were already listed.

Finally, Anna's gaze fell on a name.

"Perhaps you could try contacting him."

The young woman looked closely and discovered that it was a restoration craftsman named "Google Ditu".

His registration date was written on it; he had just joined the Craftsmen's Guild yesterday.

"Has Google Master's skill level been verified since he just joined the guild?" she said tactfully, but her meaning was clear.

Anna nodded. "He may not be the most skilled of all the restorers, but in your case, he might be the most suitable."

"In yesterday's assessment, Master Google restored a slightly worn, shiny bead to its original condition, as if it had never been damaged, with no trace of repair. This is something that even other renowned restoration craftsmen cannot do."

"He is very skilled at repairing damaged objects, and he is also capable of repairing first-circle magical artifacts."

"Your necklace should also be only a first-ring magical artifact," Anna said, showing her keen observation.

"I see." The young and beautiful woman nodded. "Then I'll ask this Google expert to help me fix my 'Lake Heart'."

"This is his address." Anna pointed to the address below "Google DiTu's" name on the roster: 437 Carmond Street.

"Also, just a reminder that Google Master takes a two-hour break at noon. If you need to contact him, please do so before noon or after 2 p.m."

"I understand, thank you." The young woman stood up and left the Craftsmen's Guild.

(End of this chapter)