Chapter 39: Sending and Tactical Classes

This price is neither high nor low; the price of a Ring Spell Learning Scroll is usually about 25 Gold Coins, but the problem is that Sami cannot find a channel to purchase one, and with the Orcs attacking, he must master this spell as soon as possible, so the price of 15 Gold Coins is quite appropriate.

Sure enough, Sami agreed in one breath, without the slightest hesitation.

Dewan looked at Sami with some envy, feeling that he had spoken too quickly just now; compared to giving away notes, he would rather have given Gold Coins.

Having agreed to go to Xia Duo's place in the evening to transcribe Magic, the three of them scattered.

……

Soon, the morning passed in a depressed and gloomy atmosphere. Xia Duo hurried to pack his things and rushed to the dining hall. On the way, Sami and Dewan reminded him of their agreement again.

After lunch, Xia Duo did not linger in the hall, because the "Magic Net Stratification Theory" course he was currently taking was taught by an Official Mage and was not in the hall on the first floor, but in the Private Research Lab of an Official Mage on the sixth floor.

When Xia Duo arrived at the small reception room of Mage Chawila's Private Research Lab, seven or eight Apprentices had already arrived. At this moment, they were whispering about the Orc attack, with a trace of panic and unease on their faces.

Xia Duo sat directly next to Donald. They had been choosing the same courses during this period, and Xia Duo could be considered familiar with them, but only Donald had come from their group of five.

As soon as he sat down, he heard Donald's whisper, "Xia Duo, have you heard the news that the Orc Tide is coming? What are your plans?"

"I knew last night, and I got another piece of news this morning, saying that the Orc Tide will likely be at the end of this month," Xia Duo said.

"What?!"

Besides Donald's sharp voice, several other Apprentices in front turned their heads and let out shocked screams; clearly, they did not know this news before.

An Official Apprentice named Aidier hurriedly asked, "Xia Duo, is your news accurate?"

How was Xia Duo supposed to answer this? It was all hearsay; who knew if it was accurate? "I'm not sure, but it is said that the news was personally scouted by the Lord's followers. I think it's better to prepare early."

In an instant, several Official Apprentices panicked, and even the Ordinary Apprentices who had nothing to do with the expedition were very worried, after all, their families were all in the Savile Territory!

Now that they couldn't get out, and didn't even have a chance to send word, these people were quite nervous.

An Apprentice near Xia Duo looked at him with anticipation, "Xia Duo, could you please leave the tower and take a message to my family?"

"And me!"

"Aidier, can you do me a favor?"

The small reception room suddenly became chaotic. Ordinary Apprentices could not leave the Mage Tower for three years, and now they could only pin their hopes on Official Apprentices like Xia Duo.

But unfortunately, Xia Duo could not agree to such a request. He had experience from Earth; in a major crisis like an Orc Tide, the outside might be blocking the news.

If he really went out and spread rumors, it would be much more serious than spreading rumors on Earth.

However, others did not think like Xia Duo. Even Donald made a grand promise that as long as the message was delivered, he could have his father, a manager at the Eagle Chamber of Commerce, provide a batch of living supplies at a low price for the families of these Ordinary Apprentices to use for refuge.

It was simply too naive.

As more and more people came to class, everyone surrounded the only four Official Apprentices, wanting them to help deliver letters. Only Xia Duo was unmoved and did not agree to anyone.

Soon, the family information of all the Ordinary Apprentices was registered. Only then did everyone take out their notes to review the content before the "Magic Net Stratification Theory" class.

The small reception room fell into silence, but Xia Duo could feel that today's silence was very different from the usual silence; there was always a sense of restlessness lingering within it.

Before long, Mage Chawila arrived—transported via a beam of white light. His appearance today, different from usual, also seemed to foreshadow something.

"Apprentices, starting today, all afternoon classes are canceled, time to be determined. Alright, Official Apprentices stay, others leave."

After speaking, he remained silent. After all the Ordinary Apprentices had left, Mage Chawila continued: "You should all know about the Orc Tide. Do not leave the Mage Tower at will during this period, otherwise—"

"Mage, why? Don't the people outside know that the Orc Tide is coming?" an Apprentice couldn't help but ask.

"Don't ask what you shouldn't ask." Mage Chawila glanced coldly at the Apprentice and continued: "In the next few days, tactical classes will be held in Library Spell Laboratories 12 through 20. If you want to die, don't go. Now, all get out!"

"Yes."

Xia Duo and the other three Official Apprentices left Mage Chawila's Private Research Lab with heavy hearts. They hadn't gone far before they were surrounded by a group of Ordinary Apprentices. Donald in the crowd kept winking at Xia Duo.

But without Xia Duo needing to speak, Aidier stated what Mage Chawila had just meant—Apprentices were forbidden from leaving the Mage Tower; sending letters outside was no longer possible.

"What?!"

"How could this be?!"

Someone in the crowd had already let out a painful wail. It was fine to live in the town; as long as one didn't leave the protection range of the Mage Tower at will, it was relatively safe, but those living in small villages outside the town were in danger.

Most of the Apprentices present were only 17 or 18 years old. They had experienced the Orc Tide ten years ago, but they were young and immature at the time, knowing only that Orcs were terrifying.

Over these ten years, they had been subtly influenced by those around them, and it could be said that they were quite fearful of Orcs.

Although Xia Duo had no relatives or friends here, this scene of weeping still touched him somewhat. Taking advantage of the crowd, he quietly left. Before leaving, he saw Donald sitting on the ground, holding his head and crying bitterly in despair.

He really is still a child!

……

First, he went to the Material Requisition Office to exchange for the 【Sending】 Learning Scroll. Only then did Xia Duo arrive at the Library Layer. The Spell Laboratories 12 to 20 mentioned by Mage Chawila were now tightly shut, and one couldn't tell anything from the outside.

However, Xia Duo noticed that the doors to these nine Spell Laboratories were not in a locked state. He randomly chose number 12 and pushed it open with a light shove.

As soon as the door opened, a rough voice came from inside—

"Remember the formation, stay close to the team. Masters Mages, if you fall behind, no one will go back to save you. If you are caught by Orcs, those beasts will slowly tear your limbs apart and roast them over a bonfire. Believe me, compared to that, the current training is just soaking in a hot spring."

The first thing that entered Xia Duo's field of vision was a two-meter-tall man, twice as sturdy as him, wearing a set of standard chainmail, holding a shield in one hand and a sword in the other, leading a team of bare-chested Apprentices in training.

With his tall frame and the weight of his weapons and equipment, the man made a dull thud with every step he took. Xia Duo even felt a vibration coming from the ground.

"Apprentice Xia Duo! Take off your Mage Robe and join the ranks."

Xia Duo did as he was told, taking off his outer garment where the other Apprentices had placed their clothes, but he did not go bare-chested, instead wearing a thin linen shirt.