Chapter 245: Crimson Protection Mage Robe

Early the next morning, Xia Duo arrived at the Teleportation Room agreed upon yesterday. Niya had already arrived; looking from afar, one could see a patch of deep blue Magic Aura shining.

It was extremely dazzling.

Looking at himself, he was not just ordinarily shabby, save for the Scepter that provided mental protection brought by his Pioneer title, and the Gold Paper Document recording his Pioneer information.

Only the prize from the previous Arcane Competition, the 【Focus Ring】, could be considered a Magic Item.

The Mage Robe on his body was a gift from the Mage Tower when he was promoted in Permission Level at the Tower of Time; it only had a cleaning function that could be used once a day, barely qualifying as a Magic Item, and its defensive capability was not even as good as the most ordinary Leather Armor.

"Mentor."

"Hmm." Seeing Xia Duo's attire, Niya frowned, flipped her hand, and took out a brand-new Mage Robe from her Dimensional Bag. "Change into this."

This was a set of dark red Mage Robes, with a strong Magic Aura flickering on them; it was clearly of the same grade as the one Niya was wearing.

Niya held her hand out there, but Xia Duo did not know whether he should take it. Just as he was feeling somewhat at a loss, Aiboke's voice came from behind:

"Change into it. The Arcane Union might not necessarily be as safe as the Tower of Time."

Xia Duo hurriedly turned to pay his respects. It turned out Aiboke had also changed into a new set of equipment: black base with silver patterns, quite formal. He held a Magic Wand in his hand, the tip burning with blue-white magic flames, and a Holy Emblem of the Magic Goddess hung on his chest.

"Lord Aiboke."

"No need for formalities. When away from home, it is better to have more protection," Aiboke added.

Only then did Xia Duo take the dark red Mage Robe handed over by Niya. Holding it in his hand, Xia Duo discovered that this robe was as light as nothing. Just by touching it, he felt a layer of invisible Force Field spreading out from his hand.

From his forearm to his shoulder, it covered his entire upper body.

"So this is what high-end goods feel like!" Xia Duo was secretly shocked. Since it was so light, there was no need to take off his other clothes; doing so would actually make him feel psychologically uncomfortable.

Thus, Xia Duo just put the dark red Mage Robe on over his original clothes. As the dark red Mage Robe unfolded, that layer of invisible Force Field expanded once again.

It covered his entire body, without any blind spots.

Then Niya sent a Sending to him, teaching him how to activate this Mage Robe. Unlike general-purpose consumables like Magic Scrolls, most Magic Items had unique activation methods.

While activating the Mage Robe according to Niya's instructions, Xia Duo sighed in his heart again: I've learned something new!

After activation, the Mage Robe's aura became much more stable. Xia Duo even felt that this Mage Robe was like an extension of his own body, and all the functions of the robe were clear to him.

Not to mention the basic defensive capabilities, the Mage Robe also possessed functions of Spell Resistance, Spell Absorption, and Spell Deflection—a proper turtle shell.

The dark red main tone, combined with the black patterns swimming across it from time to time, possessed a sense of mystery.

Afterwards, Niya handed him an accessory—a silver-white headband inlaid with a White Crystal.

Since he had already accepted the Mage Robe, he did not care about one more accessory. Anyway, it was only for temporary use; Xia Duo was not narcissistic enough to think Niya would gift him these two Magic Items.

Putting on the headband, Xia Duo felt his spirit lift. Not only was his thinking more active, but it was also easier to focus. Similar to the Focus Ring, it was a passive enhancement that did not require extra activation.

Having changed into two new pieces of equipment, Xia Duo felt his inner confidence was different!

However, looking at Niya and Aiboke next to him who were as "bright" as lightbulbs, Xia Duo felt a wave of envy again. Still need to work hard!

"Let's go!" Seeing that Xia Duo had changed into his equipment, Aiboke greeted him and walked into the Teleportation Room.

Xia Duo hurriedly followed. This was his first time coming to this Teleportation Room, but there were also Teleportation Rooms in the Public Level, and Xia Duo had passed through there many times, so he could be considered to have some understanding.

Similar to the Teleportation Room in the Public Level, this was also a room of about 40 square meters, with a platform about half a foot higher than the ground in the middle, and 6 Portals distributed around it.

This place was different from the Public Level; the Public Level ones did not have Portals. And of these 6 Portals, only 1 remained in an open state, while the others were not activated.

Arriving at the teleportation platform, Aiboke set the teleportation destination while instructing: "Come closer to me!"

Xia Duo dared not delay and moved closer quickly. At the same time, Niya also leaned in. At this moment, the distance between the two was less than half a step; Xia Duo's keen hearing could even hear the other's breathing.

Of course, not just Niya; even Aiboke's breathing could be heard.

"Attention, teleporting."

Aiboke gave a reminder and triggered the Magic Array. A flash of white light passed, and the three of them disappeared simultaneously.

Seventon, Arcane Union, inside a certain Teleportation Room.

The same white light flashed, and the three, including Xia Duo, appeared on a teleportation platform.

"This is the Arcane Union?"

"This is the Arcane Union!"

Xia Duo looked around. The Teleportation Room was similar to the Tower of Time, but opposite was also a Teleportation Room, except that it was not a teleportation platform there, but a Portal. He could not yet figure out the difference between the two.

Aiboke in the lead, Xia Duo and Niya behind, the three passed through a long corridor, arrived at the Library, and stopped outside a room similar to an office.

"Xia Duo, go inside and apply to read the 【Nether Scroll】, then transfer this year's Permission Level to Niya. After that, I will take you to the Plane Exploration Department."

"Hmm." Since they were already at the door, if Xia Duo said he wanted to go back on his word, he reckoned Aiboke could kill him on the spot. Fortunately, he also agreed with such a transaction.

Entering inside with Niya, there was no one there, just an old man wearing gray Mage Robes leaning on the back of his chair and dozing off.

However, the two's footsteps had already startled the other party. After Xia Duo approached, a Magic Wand on the desk in front of the old man flew up automatically, aiming at Xia Duo, as if saying, if you come any closer, I won't be polite!

*Cough*—

Xia Duo subconsciously pulled Niya back, while hurriedly declaring, "Mage, we are here to file an application!"

Hearing "application," the old Mage's eyes, which had been squinted, suddenly opened. "Little doll, do you know what place this is? What can you apply for?"

"Mage, I am here to apply to read the 【Nether Scroll】." Xia Duo hurriedly took out that Gold Paper Document.

However, as soon as this thing was taken out, it flew into the hands of the old Mage opposite. He did not know what Spell was used, but the silver characters on the Gold Paper Document swam out from the surface of the paper, constantly wandering around the room.

The speed became faster and faster, eventually turning into a Projection, which recorded Xia Duo's various information, as well as the Territory development agreement.

At the same time, a mechanical voice suddenly popped up—"Pioneer Permission Level confirmed."

Afterwards, another sentence popped up—"Recorded."

It must be the Tower Spirit, Xia Duo thought to himself, then he saw the Gold Paper Document return to its original state and be sent back by the old Mage.

Xia Duo hurriedly put it away and said again: "Mage, I want to apply to read the 【Nether Scroll】."

"It's already done, don't bother me!" The old Mage seemed a bit impatient, leaned back on the chair again, and pointed to the door. "If you want to read the 【Nether Scroll】, go to the Library."

It's done just like that? Shouldn't there be some feedback? Like a Tower Spirit Sending or giving some kind of voucher? How come it feels so unreliable?

Xia Duo was just about to ask how to transfer the Permission Level to Niya, but he was stopped by Niya, who gave an Indication for Xia Duo to speak outside.

Once outside, Aiboke seemed completely unaware of what had happened inside and asked somewhat anxiously, "How did it go? Is it done?"