Wizard Immortality.

Chapter 23 Cold-Heartedness | The Principle of Equivalence

One day later.

At dawn.

Two figures, one tall and one short, appeared outside the Bell family's castle.

The stone walls stood tall and thick, and the guarding knights shouted down, "This is the private territory of the Bell family! Please state your purpose."

If it were a mortal, the guard knight would simply tell them to leave.

But the person below, dressed in a black robe and dressed as a wizard, who was slightly shorter, made him somewhat wary.

Mather raised his head and responded loudly, "I am Mather Bell, a knight of the family! And standing behind me is the alchemist Archie!"

After learning the identities of the two people.

The guard knight hurriedly reported to the senior apprentice in charge of defense to confirm Vic and Mather's identities.

Not long after.

The senior apprentice standing on the city wall recognized Mather, whom he hadn't seen for many years, and breathed a slight sigh of relief. He called out loudly, "Where are the people who were supposed to meet you?"

Mather looked bitter, shook his head slightly, and said, "We were attacked by the Carter family on the road, and only Master Archie and I survived."

I heard about the attack.

The faces of everyone on the city wall were grim.

but.

The senior apprentice in charge of defense wouldn't readily believe Mather's account; he had reason to suspect that the Carter family had hijacked the group and then used their men to impersonate the alchemist in an attempt to infiltrate the castle.

After some questioning and probing.

Only then did they lower the suspension bridge to allow the two to cross.

The Bell family's castle was built on a relatively flat, low hill.

Although living in such a place would not be very comfortable, the militarized architectural structure could withstand the vast majority of invading cavalry.

Vic waited in the reception room for a moment.

The head of the Bell family then appeared hurriedly at the door.

Judging from his unsteady gait and unkempt, mad demeanor, Vic concluded that this man must have previously attempted to comprehend knowledge beyond his own level of existence.

Although they didn't die, the consequences were severe.

The spiritual body not only becomes very unstable, but its knowledge system is also in danger of collapsing.

He came to see the alchemist whom his family worshipped, struggling to maintain his last shred of sanity, as if it were the final flicker of life in a dying man.

He sat on the sofa and spoke very quickly, "Your Excellency Archie, I am Macaro Bell, the head of the family. After joining the family, you will enjoy the same treatment as you requested when you negotiated with Anthony in the trading market."

Six hundred Soul Stones annually, one-third of the library will be open, and any excess materials and finished products will be yours.

After saying that.

He excused himself by saying he was unwell and hurriedly got up to leave.

The wizard was a man of deep thoughts.

Vic is far superior to his peers in this respect.

Starting with specific points and expanding to the whole, peeling back the layers of the problem.

Soon, the current situation of the Bell family gradually took shape in his mind.

The most powerful first-level wizard in the family, the person in charge, is facing increasing pressure from rival families and can only try to forcefully break through to the senior first level.

However, his talent was limited, and his foundation was weak.

Not only did it end in failure, but it also caused severe damage to both the mind and body.

In other words.

The Carter family's strength exceeded Vic's expectations.

Moreover, the Bell family must have had a senior first-level wizard among their ancestors.

It's very difficult for ordinary wizarding families to acquire such a high-level knowledge carrier.

From this perspective...

Whether he can stay in the turbulent Bell family for the full two years remains to be seen.

Vic didn't care whether others lived or died; he only cared about the Soul Stone and the knowledge.

After the person in charge, Macaro, left.

Another first-level wizard slowly walked into the reception room.

Although his strength is inferior to Makaro's, his mental magnetic field is stable, and his future is promising.

When Vic saw the other person enter the reception room, he stood up and bowed slightly to show respect.

after all.

The wizarding world is strictly hierarchical.

The other party is a first-level wizard, while he is just a wizarding apprentice, even if he has the title of alchemist.

The first-level wizard gestured to Vic that he didn't need to get up, frowned slightly, and said bluntly, "Lord Archie, you should be aware of the current situation of your family."

Our leader is currently severely injured, and we urgently need a large quantity of alchemical items and potions to enhance our people's combat strength.

Vic remained composed and asked, "How shall I address you, sir?"

"Lamb".

Although the first-level wizard who spoke had the appearance of a young man, he was no less than two hundred years old.

He had long black hair, a handsome face, and deep-set eyes.

Vic remained expressionless, his narrow, triangular eyes on his ugly face displaying a sinister and ruthless glint. He stated bluntly, "Since I agreed to let you join the family, I will not go back on my word."

But I have one request.

Soulstones and materials first, goods second.

Hearing Vic's words of kicking someone when they're down, it was practically a request to take advantage of someone else's misfortune.

First-level wizard Lamb Bell's face was extremely ugly, but he couldn't show it, so he could only keep his temper in check and threaten, "Your Excellency, this is against the rules."

Vic remained unmoved, sitting firmly on the sofa, and said, "No alchemist would violate the principle of equivalence, Lord Lamb."

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A family's offerings.

They are not worthy of me bearing the risk of the collapse of the knowledge system.

If you're worried I'll run off with the money, you can hire another alchemist.

A first-level wizard is different from an apprentice.

In the eyes of the apprentice.

The principle of equivalence is just an abstract, intangible concept.

But for a first-level wizard, the principle of equivalence is both a guiding light on the path to truth and a persistent, haunting ghost that will haunt him until death.

Lamb was originally prepared to take action and eliminate this vicious and greedy alchemist.

To prevent him from defecting and supporting the Carter family.

But the other party immediately invoked the principle of equivalence.

Even if the words are harsh.

However, such a visionary perspective is truly remarkable.

It's not something that a wandering apprentice or a villain whose knowledge comes from illegitimate sources could possess.

Lamb guessed.

This alchemist named Archie is very likely from a powerful wizarding organization outside the Death Rift region, and may have received instruction from a senior level one or even level two wizard!

He took a deep breath.

Suppressing his anger, he took a deep look at the ugly man sitting next to him. Although he had some guesses, he did not directly probe Vic's background. He said in a sincere tone, "In that case, our agreement is considered complete."

Among wizards.

There is no difference in validity between oral agreements and parchment contracts.

Vic said coldly, "If the order isn't completed, I will return all the excess materials. You don't need to worry."

Lamb nodded, also calling it an opportunity to show goodwill and ease the chill between the two sides caused by the negotiations.

"The offered Soul Stones need not be returned. At this critical juncture, your joining the Bell family is something we should show our appreciation for."

In conversation.

The first-level wizard had changed his address to Vic from "Your Excellency" to "Master".

Vic nodded and said nothing more.

Knight Mather, standing behind Vic, watched the whole thing from the sidelines.

He now genuinely admires Vic.

Although the other party was extremely ugly and acted in a strange and cunning manner, his methods and magnanimity were far superior to those of the apprentices he had encountered in the trading market.

Advancing and retreating, proceeding cautiously step by step.

The Vic and Bell families have now reached an agreement.

Next comes the specifics.

Lamb Bell clapped his hands and called out towards the door, "Let them in!"

Done.

With a smile, he said to Vic, "The life of an alchemist is monotonous and arduous, so I have selected some clean young girls from the tribe."

If the master likes, he may select some to serve by your side.

Vic knew what the Bell family was planning.

Firstly, it's for surveillance.

Secondly, it was to preserve the bloodline of alchemists.

but.

Before he could even lift his eyelids to look at the girls who were entering the room one after another, the knight Mather standing next to him became somewhat anxious.

(End of this chapter)