They don't want me to work harder

Specifically, due to the legal nature of the trial by combat, after Richard won, all the charges against him were wiped out, and Hamilton, who framed him, also received double punishment inside and outside the school.

Linda, the initiator of everything, had already gone to the Capital Cathedral to swear an oath as agreed, and had also paid to compensate the students involved.

In addition, although the school did not announce it, Alice asked her connections to inquire privately and learned that Linda seemed to have some mental problems. Her injuries were not healed, so she applied for early graduation and is expected to leave the school soon. .

In every sense of the word, Richard was victorious.

At the end of her sentence, Alice blinked her bright eyes and added with a smile: "Not only that... Junior Richard, please feel your body carefully."

Richard's mind moved and he suddenly discovered...

The magic power in the body is much more abundant than I thought!

He quickly called up the attribute table and saw that it was true.

[Name: Richard Targaryen]

【Race: Human】

[Rank: High Bronze]

【Strength: 18】

[Agility: 18]

[Physical: 19]

【Spirit: 62】

【Magic Power: 53】

【Charm: 60】

Zoe said with little stars in her eyes: "That's right, you are already at the high level of bronze! I have only seen plots of on-the-spot breakthroughs in story books before, but I never thought I could encounter them in person... Richard, you are so amazing." Got it!"

"Ha, you're flattering and killing your brother again, right?"

"Yeah, stop touching it, I just combed it this morning..."

On the surface, Richard smiled playfully and stroked his sister's little head, but he was still very excited in his heart - not only did he win the duel, but he also gained a level. What could be more wonderful than this in the world?

In just over two months, I have taken such a big step towards becoming a legend, which is worthy of celebration!

"Junior Richard, now that we have taken another step forward, it is time to consider how to be promoted to Silver."

At this time, Alice reminded: "The difference between silver and bronze is not just the total amount of magic power. It will be too slow just to wait for time. You must think about which ritual to use and prepare in advance."

Richard nodded, recalling the relevant knowledge.

Compared with bronze, silver is a more complete transcendent. Simply physically, it is closer to various extraordinary energies, and it is qualitatively different from ordinary people - for example, it is somewhat like genetic modification or opening of genetic locks in novels about previous lives.

Because of this, they gave birth to such a convenient thing as the adaptive shield.

In ancient times, there was no fixed way to advance from bronze to silver. It relied on time, medicine, constant fighting, or even sleeping. Various methods were successful, but overall the efficiency was very low and the randomness was very high.

But after several eras of magical innovation, promotion through specific rituals has become the mainstream today.

Specifically, the so-called ritual means that under the premise of sufficient accumulation, people can create a specific environment, complete specific behaviors, and take specific potions to change their physique at once, gain experience and insights, and then be promoted to silver.

There are hundreds of rituals like this nowadays, each with its own characteristics, and they can often help people advance while also providing some additional benefits.

For example, swallowing hot dragon blood, and then killing opponents of similar strength in a duel next to the lava is a very common warrior advancement ritual. After completion, it can give people a permanent increase in fire resistance and fire damage bonus.

But if a warrior doesn't like playing with fire, he can choose something else.

There is not a strict one-to-one correspondence between occupations and rituals. Everyone can choose the one that suits them according to their needs, just like some people study English and others study Japanese during the college entrance examination.

There was even a legendary mage in history who chose a warrior ritual when he was promoted to Silver! (It’s like a science student taking a liberal arts exam and ending up in the Northern Qing Dynasty)

As for Richard now, he really needs to consider what kind of ritual he should choose in the future to become a stronger summoner...

But there's no rush in this matter.

For now, let's take good care of his injuries and thank his friends who came to visit him.

Accompanied by the familiar reminder from the nurse outside, Alice and Zoe left temporarily, while Tom and Hepel appeared at the door again.

Richard smiled and waved to them.

Chapter 41 Are you serious about music therapy?

"Did you get your diploma?"

The usual greetings over, Richard got to the point.

"I got it, thank you very much."

Tom said happily: "The principal also recommended a magic equipment research institution to me. Coupled with the gold coins compensated by Linda, it will be easier for me to buy a house in the early stage..."

Oh, not only did you graduate, but you also settled your house and job?

Richard was genuinely happy for his friend.

The situation at Hepel's side was even better. She had nothing to worry about at first, but now that she had received Linda's compensation and used Richard's matter to get closer to her princess, she was so happy that she could smile from ear to ear.

Then the two of them each took out a gift for Richard, which was both a congratulatory gift and a farewell gift.

"I want to leave school first and visit other provinces of the empire." Hepel winked at Tom and said seriously to Richard: "It's not easy to come to the empire once, and I only saw Saint Goethe and the bustling central How can we take the high road?"

After that, she gave the gift. When Richard opened it, he found that it was a magic pocket watch with a deceleration circle engraved inside, which could help the wearer reduce the damage of arrows and bullets - it was not used for the silver level, but it was still effective against bronze. Very helpful.

Tom's gift is a bag of seeds.

"This is the seed of a carnivorous plant in the mountains and forests near my hometown. I thought it might be of some help to you..."

"I like it very much, thank you very much."

Knowing that his friend didn't have a lot of money, Richard didn't ask any questions, happily accepted the things and said goodbye to them.

Silence returned to the ward again.

For the rest of the time, he planned to rest in peace and recuperate...

crunch.

Well, the silence was soon broken.

"Senior Alice, what are you..."

Seeing Alice walking in with a big box on her back and a smile on her back, Richard was a little puzzled.

"I'm here to help you heal."

The girl took out a violin from the box, touched the strings with her slender fingers, and made a beautiful sound:

"I have learned music magic in Fandan, which is very useful in helping the injured recover, so the nurse allowed me to stay a little longer~"

It should be said that she is worthy of being a literary girl with royal family background, but she is not sure that Zoe will be so angry that she will twitch her ponytail when she finds out... But Richard said that he can only lie upright in bed now, so how can he refuse?

...It is better to be respectful than to obey!

"Junior, you are too polite~"

Alice blinked, went straight to the foot of the bed and sat down, facing the sunlight leaking through the gaps in the gauze curtains, and pulled the strings.

Music rich in magic echoed in the ward.

Richard could feel that his body was indeed absorbing the vibrating magic power in the air.

Apart from the special effects, Alice's performance itself is also quite beautiful, melodious and gentle, like the drizzle in the spring breeze.

He closed his eyes and admired it for a while, then opened his eyes again, and suddenly found...

Alice sat on the edge of the bed.

Huh?It shouldn't have been in this position just now...

Why are you getting closer to me?

Are you one of those horror movie characters who suddenly approaches when the lights flash!

On the other hand, at this distance, Richard's perception was rich.

Looking up, he could see Alice's long eyelashes trembling slightly with the rhythm in the golden sunlight, and her snow-white neck and jade-like collarbone looming between the delicate lace collar, following the musical notes.

Looking down, past the indescribable curves, and the indescribable roundness and depressions on the sheets, he could see the slender calves wearing white stockings exposed outside the skirt, facing the morning light, like white jade statues, and like cream popsicles. .

And whenever Alice pulled the strings and her body swayed, Richard could always smell a refreshing fragrance of flowers.

hiss……

Sure enough, the distance was a bit too close.

"Senior Alice?"

"Huh? What's the matter, junior?"

Alice stopped playing, moved to the head of the bed with concern, and leaned over.

So the two people got closer!

Alice's silky blue hair almost hung down to the tip of Richard's nose, making him feel tickled.

"..."

"Why don't you say anything, junior? Hey, is it because you have a fever?"

Alice reached out her hand with concern and touched Richard's cheek. After touching it twice, she found that the position was not right, so she pretended to touch his forehead as if nothing had happened.

After confirming that it was normal, she smiled and said:

"Since junior is fine, I will continue~"

The melodious sound of the piano sounded again.

Richard looked at Alice's back and breathed a sigh of relief.

When the soft and warm little hand touched his face just now, he had to admit that he almost couldn't hold back.

Although she doesn't have white hair and red eyes, Alice is also a beauty who has grown on his XP - well, it's normal for a man to have multiple XPs!

However, in the final analysis, this is reality and not a simulation. The identities of both parties are very sensitive. They are still in the territory of the Roland Empire, and it affects their whole body, so Richard forced himself to endure it.

In addition, Richard still thinks that relying on the [Senior Killer] and [Apostle of Money] given by the system to find a lover is a bit of a cheating relationship.

Well, you have to be more cautious!