Chapter 250 Invitation from the Royal Family
While Richard was making the mimetic metal, the messenger from the royal family also arrived at the door of the Knight family.
The messenger was a griffon knight who descended from the sky. As one of the representatives of the royal family, the knights of the Knight family were naturally very familiar with it and immediately invited him into the living room.
After a while, Stephana walked up to Richard, handed him a piece of paper that looked like an invitation, and said softly: "The royal family sent someone over. They said that the wizard Korien of the royal family wanted to see you and asked you when the time is suitable. .”
"Wizard Corian?" Richard asked doubtfully.
He took the invitation, opened it and read it.
On the pale yellow invitation, a line of concise golden text slowly appeared.
"We sincerely invite Wizard Richard Clavell of the Ignis School to come to the palace garden of the Kingdom of Heron, Corian Bannings."
Stephana couldn't help but smile softly. She then remembered that her master was only eighteen years old and had only become an official wizard for less than half a year. Naturally, he did not understand the situation of the royal family, so she immediately explained:
"Wizard Corian, whose full name is Corian Bannings, is a first-level high-level wizard. He is a wizard at about the same time as my Siatt ancestor. At the same time, he is also the strongest among the direct bloodline of the royal family. wizard."
Richard nodded after hearing this. The royal family was very well-informed.
It seems that the royal family may have known some of the things he did in the Knight family, otherwise Wizard Korien would not have come out to contact him.
Moreover, judging from the other party's attitude on the invitation, it is also relatively friendly.
"Master, are you going to accept the invitation?" Stephana looked at Richard curiously and asked.
Richard pondered for a moment, nodded, turned to Stephana and said:
"Then tell the royal messenger and set the time for tomorrow morning."
"Tomorrow morning, I will go to the royal garden to visit the Korien wizard."
Originally, he planned to ride the hippogryph with Stephana to the Crab Claw Peninsula after completing the preparations.
Because considering that the route is cut off, neither he nor Mei Luo can successfully reach the Loras Peninsula in the Vitroll continent. If he goes there, he just wants to see if he can help Daenerys resolve the dispute with the wizards of the Sea Tribe.
The last time when he and Daenerys fought against the spider woman Shadra, Richard was almost a bystander, relying on the woman to fight from the front.
This time, it should be different.
"After all, it is the royal family of the Heron Kingdom, so naturally it is not easy to refuse the other party's invitation."
Richard said this, but there was another reason in his heart that he didn't say out loud, that is, this Korien wizard must be the ancestor of Daenerys.
For some things, it is much easier to break through the fortress from the inside than to break in from the outside.
Thinking of this, a smile appeared on the corner of Richard's mouth.
Stephana, on the other hand, looked at her master's expression suspiciously, feeling that that was not the case.
I have to say that women sometimes have a natural sensitivity in this regard.
"Master, shall I accompany you there?" Stephana said softly.
"No! I can just go by myself. Stepina, please prepare the medicines and materials needed for the battle. If we go to the continent of Vitroll, I guess many materials may not be easy to find by then."
"Also, please notify Siatt and ask her to collect information on the Crab Claw Peninsula."
Richard immediately shook his head and refused Stephana's companionship.
Early the next morning.
study.
Richard drank another bottle of fluctuation suppression potion to hide his true mental power fluctuations.
At his age, being promoted to an official wizard is shocking enough, but it would be a bit too shocking to be discovered as a high-level wizard.
After Pentos' Big Ben struck nine chimes, the royal carriage arrived at the door of the Knight family mansion.
"Master, the golden carriage from the royal family to pick you up has arrived. Look." Stephana approached Richard and said.
Richard nodded, put down the book in his hand, and said, "Well, let's go."
Don't look at noble wizards like Hiatt Knight. Although they are not very powerful, they have collected a lot of good things.
For example, the "Introduction to Elementary Flame Runes" he is reading now is a relatively rare book about rune skills.
In Richard's impression, he had never seen this book in the library of the Ignis School.
Although this book is not a complete collection of runes, it does not cover intermediate runes and advanced runes. It only talks about the flame runes among the elementary runes.
But the content in it starts from the burning runes, to the blazing runes, and the igniting runes. It can be regarded as step-by-step and explains the profound things in a simple way. It is a good introductory book for learning runes.
"Master, it seems that the royal family attaches great importance to you. The carriage sent to pick you up this time is actually a solid gold carriage." Stephana said with a smile.
"Oh! Is there anything special here?" Richard asked slightly curiously.
Stephana nodded and said:
"Of course. The pure gold carriage is the highest standard reception vehicle. Not to mention the luxurious decoration, it is usually used to receive the king of a country."
"And for example, when the heirs of royal families from other countries, such as the princes of the Kingdom of Green, come to visit, the royal family of the Kingdom of Heron only arranges a silver and gold-rimmed carriage."
"If I had waited again, it would have been the silver carriage."
Stephana was quite familiar with these etiquette contents, and she spoke with familiarity.
Richard smiled and said nothing.
This feeling of being respected is still very good, especially for a royal family.
When Richard came to the door, he saw four tall horses with white hair, pulling a pure gold carriage with beautiful lines, waiting quietly.
There was also a group of guards in gorgeous costumes surrounding the carriage.
When the knights of the guard saw Richard coming out, except for one person who opened the door, the rest immediately divided into two lines and stood up to welcome Richard into the carriage.
The series of steps are so skillful that they flow like clouds and flowing water. You can tell at a glance that this guard should practice this kind of welcome ceremony frequently.
Richard nodded slightly.
I thought to myself: "Not bad!"
He had never enjoyed such honorable treatment in his previous life, and this time he finally experienced the treatment and feeling of a head of state traveling.
After Richard got on the carriage, the golden carriage, escorted by the guards, slowly walked towards the top of the mountain.
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In the back garden of the royal family, in the study room of a three-story building.
A kind old man with white beard and hair read the information on the desk for a while, put down the lens in his hand, turned to a gray-robed apprentice beside him and asked, "Is that wizard Richard here?"
"Teacher, the pure gold carriage has been picked up by Wizard Richard and is on its way here. It will arrive in about a quarter of an hour." The middle-aged man in gray robe said respectfully.
The old man nodded. What he was looking at just now was the information about Richard Clavell.
The first impression Richard gave him was that he was young and talented.
An eighteen-year-old official wizard would be a top genius in any kingdom on the Baias continent.
Even in the other continent of Vitroll, where many geniuses are born, he is still a number one figure.
This wizard Richard is one of the people the Bannings family needs to befriend.
For individuals, families or forces with potential, the royal family needs to strengthen emotional contact with them.
The Bannings family's ability to secure the Heron Kingdom did not rely on absolute strength.
Because in terms of absolute strength, any medium-sized or above wizard school can deal a devastating blow to the Bannings family.
The Bannings family relies on friendship and balance.
This is also the law followed by most of the royal families in the seven kingdoms of Baias Continent.
"Let's go and meet the wizard Richard." Corian slowly stood up and said.
"Instructor, this person is just a new wizard who is in the first level of the first level. I can just go and greet him, right?!" The middle-aged apprentice on the side said in confusion.
Corian shook his head slowly and said: "No, this young man is very different and has extraordinary methods."
Yesterday, he received a secret letter from the royal shadow guard, saying that a huge change had occurred in the Knight family.
Siatt, an old guy who was almost the same generation as him, was actually willing to give up his power and hand over the position of the family's chief elder to a descendant, Stephanna.
The crux of the matter is that this matter is completely different from the news I got half a month ago.
Half a month ago, the royal shadow guard received news that Siatt had secretly imprisoned a new wizard heir who had just returned to the family. It was said that he wanted to deprive the other party of the rich blood essence and transplant it into her own body to obtain a life-extending effect.
The royal family has secret surveillance on all the hereditary nobles in the kingdom. The purpose is of course the stability of the kingdom.
To some extent, Siatt's actions have had a negative impact on the stable rule of the kingdom.
Just when the royal family was still hesitating whether to interfere at the critical moment of Siatt's ceremony, news of a major change in the Knight family was once again received.
The key is the wizard Richard who suddenly appeared in Pantos two days ago.
Corian has every reason to believe that there must be something special about this wizard Richard. Otherwise, it would be impossible for the old guy Siatt to make such a decision.
The entrance to the royal back garden.
Corian stood at the gate of the garden holding a gray wooden staff. The first impression he gave to Richard was that of a replica of "Gandalf".
It is also completely in line with the impression that ordinary people have on a guardian of the kingdom.
It would be a lie to say that Richard was indifferent to the fact that a first-level high-level wizard, the guardian of the kingdom, the barrier of the Bannings royal family, and an elder could be so willing to wait for him at the entrance of the garden.
After Richard got off the pure gold carriage, he quickly stepped forward, bowed slightly and said, "Sir Corian, why are you waiting for me here? I'm so ashamed."
Before Richard came, he had obtained information, including portraits, of several key figures in the royal family from Siatt, so he identified them immediately.
"This must be Wizard Richard from the Ignis School. He is really young and promising!" Corian said with a kind smile.
"As a member of the Heron Kingdom, you can be promoted to an official wizard at the age of eighteen. It is really an honor for the kingdom."
"Lord Kerien, you are so flattering. You are the glory of the Kingdom of Heron." Richard also complimented with a smile.
"Wizard Richard, let's go sit in the garden for a while."
In the garden, Richard and Corian sat sideways.
Between the two of them was a small coffee table with several exquisite desserts, fruits and a pot of honey grapefruit tea.
The teapot and teacup are both hollowed out in golden shapes, making them look luxurious and delicate.
Richard's orientation was such that he could overlook the entire city of griffons, Pantos. In front of him was the vast plain scenery and the winding river, and on both sides were various exotic flowers and exotic flowers in the royal back garden.
There is beautiful scenery ahead and beautiful scenery on both sides!
Richard couldn't help but admire in his heart: "Sure enough, in terms of enjoyment, the wizards in the kingdom are really much better than the wizards of the school."
"Wizard Richard, this is a small gift."
I saw Corian taking out a luxurious silk roll with gold woven on both sides from his arms.
After Richard took it in confusion, he opened it directly and saw what was written inside:
"In order to reward Dick Clavell for his heroic performance in the battle to exterminate monsters, Baron Dick Clavell is specially awarded the title of Guardian of Rossby County and promoted to hereditary Viscount"
Dick Clavell is the name of Richard's father.
Sure enough, ginger is still spicy.
As for the purpose of this meeting, Richard had already speculated that the royal family would most likely focus on wooing him.
But he didn't expect that the royal family didn't directly win over him, but started with his own family members to save the country.
Corian smiled and continued: "Wizard Richard, one of my descendants. When Wizard Daenerys returned last time, she mentioned that your father and family played an important role in the battle to destroy monsters. .”
When Richard heard Daenerys' name, his heart skipped a beat, but he paid attention to Corian's expression, and there was nothing strange about it.
It seems that Daenerys' ancestor still doesn't know what happened between him and Daenerys.
This made him feel relieved.
Richard smiled slightly and said:
"Kingdom Guardian, as a member of the kingdom's nobles, it is the duty of our local nobles to encircle and suppress monsters."
"On behalf of my father and the Clavel family, I would like to thank you and the royal family for recognizing the Clavel family."
Naturally, Richard had no reason to refuse this gift.
As the two chatted, Richard was surprised to find that Kerien was a rare rune master.
Richard's attainments in alchemy also amazed Kerien. This was the result of Richard hiding his clumsiness.
After a while, a gray-robed apprentice came over with a gray wooden box, placed it respectfully on the coffee table, and slowly opened it.
Only three shining, fist-sized magic crystals appeared in front of Richard.
Corian said with a smile: "Wizard Richard, these three magic crystals are an encouragement from the royal family to you. I hope you can continue to work hard and go further and further on the road of wizarding."
That's it.
Even a fool knows the royal family's intention to win over him.
Richard was thinking in his heart: "Actually, if you knew about my relationship with Daenerys, you would know that these things are unnecessary."
Richard smiled and shook his head: "Sir Corian, this gift is too valuable, and I really can't accept it. However, I happen to have a witchcraft here. I might ask you to repair it."
After hearing the first half of Richard's words, Corian was still wondering whether Richard felt that three magic crystals were missing.
But after Richard's last sentence, he confirmed that Richard indeed had something to trouble him about.
"Haha, of course, if I can do it."
After taking the Mutated Summoning Staff from Richard's hand, Corian examined it carefully.
"It's not a big problem, it just takes a little time. I should be able to fix it in about half a month." Kerien said with confidence.
This surprised Richard quite a bit. He didn't expect such an unexpected surprise during a royal trip.
"That's great, thank you, Master Kerien." Richard suddenly beamed with joy and bowed slightly to express his gratitude.
If this witchcraft can be repaired, it should be able to remove the restriction of being the only abomination when summoning undead creatures.
At the same time, this witchcraft also allows Richard to reduce the difficulty of communicating with the world of the dead and increase the success rate of summoning.
The most important thing is that Richard can summon abominations and other undead summons at the same time, further improving his combat effectiveness.
Regarding this point, Richard had already studied this clearly when he was in Tuge City.
Otherwise, he would not have posted a mission in the Gray Dwarf Brotherhood, hoping to find a rune master to repair this low-level witchcraft.