Above the mage

Chapter 82 No. 1, Shenliu Street

"Featherfall" - God has obtained information on a new 1st-level spell.

At the same time, he realized why the magic necklace was damaged in such a strange way:

Everything else was intact, but the gemstone in the very center was broken in two.

This shape is truly unimaginable in terms of how it came about.

Surely it couldn't be that an assassin wanted to stab Miss Gerica to death with a dagger, but ended up stabbing a gem instead, like in a soap opera?

When he saw the necklace, he wanted to ask how it had become like this.

However, this is ultimately a matter of the guest's privacy, so Gaode wisely restrained its curiosity and maintained a good sense of boundaries.

But now, everything has been answered.

It turns out that the gemstone was damaged because the automatic trigger spell attached to the necklace was activated.

"So, Miss Gerica fell from a great height not long ago."

Gao De rubbed his chin, and recalling the lingering melancholy in Gerika's beautiful eyes, he immediately conjured up eighteen melodramatic scenarios in his mind.

"But looking at it this way, my repair fee of 15 gold coins doesn't seem too high."

Generally speaking, a reasonable repair cost for extraordinary items is about 10% of their intrinsic value.

Under normal circumstances, a level 1 alchemy artifact is worth around 65 gold coins.

But this necklace is different.

Its accompanying 1st-level spell, Featherfall, is merely an add-on; the real important factor is its "minor mana-gathering effect."

This term might not be easy to understand, but simply put, it means that it comes with a "spirit gathering array" and is a first-level extraordinary item that assists in cultivation.

This type of extraordinary item is far more expensive than other types of the same tier. Even at the level of 1 ring, it can sell for 200 gold coins or more.

In addition to the value of the gem itself, and the accompanying one-time "life-saving" spell, the necklace's value could even approach that of a level 2 extraordinary item, fetching a sky-high price of 300 gold coins.

This isn't just wearing a necklace; it's like wearing a whole garden of medicinal herbs!

Gao De secretly felt envious.

The following day was the 10th of the month.

Gao De's pocket watch showed only 8:30 in the morning, and he was still enjoying his simple breakfast:

A homemade onion and potato pancake, served with a cup of black tea.

The knocking had already begun.

He had to stop his breakfast, wipe his mouth with a wet towel, put away the unfinished pancake, and then walk to the door and open it.

The person knocking on the door was none other than the young and beautiful Miss Gerica.

Compared to a week ago, Miss Gerica is in much better condition today, and the melancholy in her eyes has disappeared.

"Google Master." Gerica looked at Gaode with anticipation, but also with some trepidation.

"I have fulfilled my mission." Gao De had already guessed that it was Gerica who was knocking on the door, and he also knew Gerica's eagerness, so he went straight to the point and "reported" the good news.

He stepped aside to make room for him. "Come in and let's talk."

Gerica's expression became visibly excited.

"Still Sri Lankan black tea?" God asked, leading Gerika to the reception area.

Gerica nodded, and God went to the kitchen, skillfully brewed two cups of black tea, and returned to the guest area.

While Gerica politely drank her tea, God smiled and took out a necklace from his pocket, handing it to Gerica—such a valuable item should naturally be carried with him for peace of mind.

"Take a look."

Gerica's eyes widened the moment she saw the necklace.

Although Gaode had already told her at the door that the repair was complete, she never imagined it would be repaired so perfectly.

There are no flaws whatsoever; you can't tell it was ever damaged.

She took the necklace, focused her mental energy, and examined the necklace's extraordinary power.

Soon, Gerica's face showed obvious joy and shock.

"Google master, your skills far exceed my expectations."

"I apologize for the doubts I had about you at the beginning because of your youth."

Gao De smiled and said:

"It's okay. You won't be the first person to have this thought, nor will you be the last."

"Compared to your skill, you are indeed too young," Gerica remarked.

"I think that in the entire city of Bremen, there is no other restoration craftsman besides you who could restore my 'heart of the lake' so perfectly."

Gao De no longer feigned modesty and said reservedly, "If you or your friends need any extraordinary items repaired in the future, you can come to me. I can generally handle extraordinary items of level 1 and below."

"Of course!" Gerica assured her, then, as if suddenly remembering something, she quickly reached into her side pocket and took out an exquisite sky-blue purse made of soft, delicate lambskin.

She untied the drawstring of the purse.

Gao De noticed that each of the two thin silk cords had a miniature silver badge tied to it.

The design of the badge looked very familiar to Gaode—a bird with outstretched wings was prominently carved in the center of the badge.

While Gao De was still trying to recall where he had seen the pattern before, Miss Gerica had already taken out 15 Sean coins that shimmered with a faint golden light from her purse and pushed them in front of Gao De.

"Google Master, here is your payment."

"Thank you for your generosity." Gao De's eyes flashed, and in an instant, he was already "money-grubbing".

Pay in one hand and deliver in one hand.

Gerica got up to leave.

Gao De politely escorted her to the door, and just as he was about to turn and leave, Gerika called him back.

"Google, thank you again for your help. The Lake Heart is really important to me. It's not just a piece of alchemy, but also something my mother left me."

"If you encounter any difficulties in the future, and there's really no other way..."

Gerica bit her lip, handed over a card with the same "bird about to take flight" logo, and said softly, "You can come to No. 1 Shenliu Street to find me, maybe I can help you."

After saying this, Gerica stepped into the carriage that had been waiting at the door, wearing high heels.

Gao De stood at the door, watching the carriage leave, then looked down at the "business card" in his hand.

He finally remembered where he had seen that bird with outstretched wings before.

—Above the gates of the Bremen Buddhist Association!

The address of the Bremen Buddhist Association is 3 Rue Semporna.

No. 1 Shenliu Street is the City Lord's Mansion.

Although God had previously made some guesses about Gerica's family background and knew that she must be of noble status.

But I never expected it to be this prestigious.

Who would have thought that, having only been in Bremen for ten days, I would be able to establish a connection with the city's most prestigious family?

In fact, Gaode did not think that what he did deserved the other party's gratitude, after all, it was just a normal transaction.

If someone is willing to thank you verbally, it's because they're polite and well-mannered; they never expect anything more.

I never expected to have such a big unexpected gain.

He may not have much experience, but he knows how valuable this "business card" in his hand is.

It turns out that young ladies from wealthy families aren't necessarily aloof and superior; some even seem quite gentle.

As Gao De thought this, he carefully put the "business card" from Gerica close to his body.

(End of this chapter)