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Chapter 39 Holy Light Mage Cassius

Throughout the journey, Rom's mind raced as he tried to guess Hamerlin's identity.

Why don't we just go and question the old man directly, and ask him if he is a sorcerer?

It's probably unlikely. If he wanted to talk, he would have done so within the last ten years. Given the old man's stubborn nature, no one can pry him open his mouth if he doesn't want to talk about something.

Or perhaps we could try a more indirect approach? Maybe we could casually toss this little book of black magic in front of him as a test?

However, these methods are extremely dangerous. If people find out that they are related to black sorcerers, they will be wanted throughout the continent and burned alive at the stake.

Just then, Jack, who was hurrying along beside him, said excitedly:

"Boss, we're almost at Blackrock Town. Let's head straight to the mayor's house and claim our credit!"

"Now that we've dealt with the monsters in the mine, let's see what kind of reward that stingy old man will give us."

"Let's not go to town, let's go straight back to the stone house," Rom interrupted Jack.

His mind was now completely preoccupied with the old man's secret, and he had absolutely no interest in the mayor's leftovers.

The two quickly returned to the edge of the woods where the stone house was located.

But something seems off.

A white carriage was parked in the open space in front of the stone house.

The carriage was exquisitely carved, with intricate gold cross patterns engraved on the carriage walls, making it extremely luxurious.

The carriage was not pulled by ordinary horses, but by two snow-white beasts with huge blue antlers on their heads.

This is a first-tier magical beast that has been domesticated by humans. Not only is it not very aggressive, but its endurance and speed in the icy and snowy land far exceed those of a fine horse. Usually, only the very rich and powerful can afford to use it.

"We have a guest, boss." Jack peeked out curiously.

"Wow, quite the entourage! Who is it?"

"The visitor is not friendly." Luo Mu narrowed his eyes slightly.

What kind of person of status would appear in such a remote border region? And why would they be heading straight for Hamelin, this down-on-his-luck old mage?

Could they be enemies?

Luo Mu strode toward the stone house, but before he reached the door, he heard a fierce argument coming from inside, accompanied by the sound of things being blown to pieces.

He pushed open the wooden door and cautiously scanned the room.

Beside the magic circle in the stone house stood a middle-aged woman in a white robe.

The woman looked to be in her thirties or forties. Although she had some fine lines around her eyes, she had long, jet-black hair and a very noble air about her.

The pristine white robes adorned with gold were impeccably tailored, yet they couldn't conceal her good figure; she possessed a dignified air with a touch of elegance.

"Romu!" The girl standing behind the woman peeked out and immediately exclaimed in surprise.

"Elena?" Rom paused for a moment, then realized what he meant.

Since Elena is here, then this elegant middle-aged woman must be Cassius, the third-tier archmage stationed in Silver Town.

"This is my teacher, the mage Cassius!" Elena quickly introduced.

"Huh? Cassius is... a woman?" Jack, who was following behind, was a little surprised and muttered to himself.

After all, the name Cassius sounds very masculine, and no one would have guessed that she was a woman. However, in the world of mages, powerful female mages are not uncommon.

However, now is not the time for small talk; the atmosphere inside is tense.

Hamelin was angrily wielding a large broom covered in cobwebs and needles, utterly rudely waving it at the noble Cassius.

"Get out! Get out of my house!"

Hamelin, waving a broom and coughing violently, was pale and still very weak, yet he wore a fierce expression.

"I don't need your bullshit treatment! I don't want your charity either! Cassius, take your hypocrisy and get out of my territory!"

Elena was so anxious that she kept stamping her feet. She grabbed Rom's arm:

"Romu, you must persuade Master Hamelin!"

The teacher came specifically to treat him; if the toxins in his body were left untreated... he really would die.

"Rom, stop wasting your breath on them!"

Hamelin, seeing his apprentice return, still pointed at the door and roared relentlessly.

"Go and get them a few copper coins for their travel expenses, and see them off!"

Faced with this shrewish, street-smart driving away, Cassius merely sighed softly.

She did not get angry, but maintained the restraint of someone in a superior position.

Whenever the dirty broom was about to sweep across her expensive robes, a layer of silver light would appear around her, deflecting the broom. She had clearly cast some kind of defensive light magic spell.

Her eyes held pity and helplessness, as if she were looking at a child who was being unreasonable.

However, it was precisely this feeling of superiority that made Hamelin even more furious.

Luo Mu knew the old man's temper; if he didn't intervene, the old man would probably die of anger before he was even poisoned.

Since Cassius, a third-tier archmage, is willing to personally come to provide free information, this is certainly a good thing. Not only can it eradicate the remaining poison, but it can also save me a lot of mental computing power.

"Lord Cassius, please step forward and speak with me."

Luo Mude needed to find an opportunity to communicate with this woman first.

The group arrived at the snow-covered courtyard, where only Hamelin remained, still cursing and swearing.

"You are... Rom?"

Cassius turned around, his deep green eyes scrutinizing Rom, a hint of surprise in his gaze.

"You used to be a child, but in just two years, you've changed completely, haha."

He's become much more masculine and composed.

As she spoke, she reached out her hand, gloved in white silk, and affectionately adjusted the collar of Rom's cloak.

Such an act is sacred and full of maternal radiance.

It was as if Rom was her child.

However, when Cassius noticed the monster bloodstains on Rom's cloak, she involuntarily frowned and immediately withdrew her hand.

Luo Mu took in all her subtle movements and sneered inwardly.

But he remained calm and asked bluntly:

"Master Cassius, since you've condescended to come here, I won't beat around the bush."

I'd like to know, what exactly happened between you and Mr. Hamelin?

Cassius sighed softly, a calming fragrance emanating from her, and even her voice was gentle:

"More than a decade ago, we were close friends, discussing spell techniques together and developing a [melting and purification method] for magic potions."

At that time, the Mage Guild of Red Dragon City heard about this technology and asked me to apply for a patent.

The guild stipulates that two signatories must be present in person to sign the contract and be available for questioning.

But your teacher was too withdrawn; he absolutely refused to go to the city. His inexplicable, stubborn hatred of the powerful and wealthy was something I couldn't persuade him to change.

Cassius shook his head, his tone filled with helplessness and grievance:

"You know, that was the crucial period for our advancement to become mages."

If we miss the assessment because our patents are not recognized, we may have to endure another three whole years of suffering!

To protect our hard work from being discovered by others, I can only apply under my own name for now.

"Afterwards, I brought back to the border all the large amount of potions, magic crystals, and even most of the honor bonus that the guild had given me, intending to give them to him as compensation."

And what happened? Instead of understanding my predicament, he accused me of betraying him and stealing his work!