Law of the Devil

On the stove in the room. A copper pot was roasting on the fire, and from time to time there was a trace of white gas coming out of the spout, and there was a sound of boiling water. Coupled with the elegant fragrance in the room, it makes people feel a bit of comfort and comfort in their hearts.

When Du Wei saw that the fire was ready, he brought the copper pot over with his own hands. A small bowl in front of him was filled with a dark green liquid. The emerald green liquid suddenly released a strong medicinal aroma. Also mixed with a touch of tea.

Du Wei sighed. Pick up the small bowl. Test the temperature yourself first. Then he turned around and said with a smile: "Okay, old man. It's time to drink medicine again."

On the one behind him is a ninth-level archmage of the Imperial Magic Union, a famous inventor of magic props. In the magic guild, everyone is afraid of the old lunatic Master Arico. Now curled up lazily under a blanket.

At this moment, Ali Ke looked haggard and old. It doesn't look like a powerful ninth-level powerhouse at all, with messy hair. Pale face. Thin outline... His cheek muscles have been completely relaxed. Drooping there limply, all this. It all indicates that this old man has burned the flame of life to the final stage...

"Oh, I hate drinking this kind of thing the most." Ali Ke muttered.

Du Wei came over and picked up Master Arico with his own hands. Then I fed him half a bowl of medicine. Then he smiled and said, "Master, do you know? My brother was much braver than you are now when he took medicine when he was eight years old."

"Oh. That's right, but I'm more than one hundred and eight years old." Allie stuck out his tongue angrily, as if he couldn't bear the bitterness of the medicine: "Can your brother live to my age? "

talking. The old mage lay down again: "What the hell, you got this medicine. Why does it taste so bitter... It smells good, but it's terrible when it enters your mouth!"

"I'm sorry, old guy." Du Wei looked at Eric with a smile: "This is medicine, not honey, if you think it's bitter. I can get you a piece of candy."

"Forget it... I'm getting old. Eating sugar is not good for your teeth." Aili Ke muttered. In fact, it's only been two short years. Eric seems to have become much older all of a sudden!

His shriveled cheeks. It shows that his teeth have fallen out a lot... This is amazing. You must know that when I saw this old lunatic for the first time three years ago, he was still standing in the compound inside the Magic Union full of energy, arresting people everywhere Give him a test!

Eric is getting old. Old quickly. Very weak!

In fact, for a magic master with level nine strength. A hundred years old is actually not that old. For example, the deaf master Irnes is even older than Aili Ke, but he is still very strong.

The reason why Ali Ke weakened so "early" is that he was so obsessed with the research of magic props that he spent almost all his time in the laboratory. Conduct all kinds of scary and dangerous research.

over the years. In the laboratory, there are countless smells and gases of poisonous and harmful magic potions. There are also harmful substances dispersed in the air. All seriously corroded the health of Master Eric. This allowed him to possess powerful magical strength, but still inevitably damaged his own body... Therefore, he was weaker than other magicians.

"Open the window, kid. The sun seems to be pretty good today." Aili Ke muttered.

Du Wei complied. He opened the window, the sun was shining outside, early spring season. Some birds from the south were already singing and singing, and some unknown wild flowers began to bloom vigorously in the corner of the yard.

But. look back. Du Wei saw it. A limp old man. But shrink back...

obviously. Early spring season. The cold air is not strong, but it has already made the weak Master Aili Ke a little bit irresistible.

A trace of lament flowed in Du Wei's heart, but he walked over calmly. A thick blanket was added to the old mage's body, and then he looked into Eric's eyes: "May I push you to take a look in the yard?"

This is a manor outside the imperial capital, an industry under Du Wei's name—in fact. He himself doesn't know how much property he owns in the imperial capital now, so he can only say that little Zach is really a money-making machine. Now Du Wei is in the real estate industry in the imperial capital. After a small Zach to operate. There are so many that even Du Wei himself can't count.

This manor is located in the northeast of the imperial capital. On the verge of the Lancang Grand Canal to the river.

The yard was built on a small hillside. Sitting in the yard. The fence in front of him is already covered with tender green vines. And at the foot of the distance, under the hillside. It is the famous east-west artery of the empire - the Lancang Grand Canal.

Looking away. Above the river at the foot. Some merchant ships are coming and going, and the water near the river bed is shallow. Teams of trackers are struggling to pull the boat. In the distance, it seems that the sound of the chant can still be vaguely heard.

This early spring morning. Under the bright sunshine. Everything seemed so alive—except for the old man leaning on the slum.

Eric quietly looked at all the surrounding scenery.

The stomach mountain, the stomach water, the stomach tree, the stomach flower, the sunshine...

There was a hint of greed in the eyes of the old man, as if he was trying to deeply engrave everything into his eyes...

"I can't see enough..."

suddenly. Eric murmured: "It's weird. I always feel that these things. I can't get enough of them."

Du Wei laughed: "Then it's very simple. After you get better, I'll take you to the northwest, to the grasslands, to see the endless green, and the snow-capped mountains in the distance. The scenery is great. You will Like it."

Allie seemed to be smiling. Then he looked at Du Wei calmly: "Okay, boy. Don't comfort me. I know my body...don't forget. You have a lot of knowledge about pharmacy. I taught you."

As he spoke, the old man barely struggled to sit up. Then Chanchu bent down slightly, stretched out his skinny fingers, trying to touch the side of the collapse, and a small white wild flower rose out of the soil.

The delicate white petals made the old man's brow reveal a strange look.

Du Wei's heart softened and he walked over. I have to help him pick the flower.

"No." Ali Ke suddenly shook his head. He gently blocked Du Wei's hand. He whispered: "Don't pick it... Once you pick it, it will die.".

The old man's words seemed to have a complex taste, and his fingers finally barely touched the petals. He is so light. Gently, lightly touch the petals a few times with your fingertips. The taste in his eyes seemed to have a faint yearning - then, he withdrew his fingers. Lie down again.

"Let it live well." Aili sighed.

Du Wei felt that his eyes were moist. He coughed and pretended to turn sideways. Quickly wiped the corners of his eyes.

At this time, Ali Ke was lying on the soft bed, closed his eyes, and said with a smile: "Boy, you haven't told me how you persuaded that old fox Yagodouge to accept your conditions that day? I didn't either. Thinking about it, in the square, he actually helped you."

"It's very simple." Du Wei said with a smile: "I only said three words to him that day, and he agreed."

"Which three sentences?"

"Well, first sentence: the magic union has always been at odds with the church, right?"

"That's right. Magicians have always hated those wands."

"Second sentence: If the regent inherits the throne, then the emperor of the empire will call the pope the godfather. Is the magic union willing to see the church so beautiful and arrogant?"

"Well...of course not. At least not happy."

"The third sentence is: Prince Charlie is willing to worship Chairman Yagodoug as a teacher to learn magic knowledge."

Master Eric was stunned for a moment. Then he looked at Du Wei's expression and laughed out loud.

"It's so interesting! Du Wei! You cunning guy, in this way, the old magician of the church lost an emperor's godson. And our magic union chairman has an extra emperor's apprentice! This will make the magic union overwhelm the church." As expected, the old fox will not refuse the opportunity."

Aili thought about it seriously: "But, since the royal family doesn't want the emperor to be the godson of the Pope, they are willing to let the emperor be the apprentice of the chairman of the magic union?"

"It's different." Du Wei sighed: "Those magicians in the church have a desire for power, and the church always wants to grab more power and power. But the magic union is different. The magic union has little ambition. Magicians They have no desire for secular power. For the royal family, they would rather let the magic union grow bigger than see the church be too arrogant. Because the only requirement of the magicians for power is to guarantee the privileges and override of the magicians The status above the law. In addition, the magic union will not pose any threat to the rule of the royal family."

"It's a good idea." Alley laughed a little. Then he shut his mouth and stopped talking about the subject.

After a while, the old man had already closed his eyes, and seemed to be a little drowsy.

Du Wei breathed a sigh of relief. It was in the bowl of medicine he had just prepared for Allike. Added some ingredients to calm the nerves and promote sleep. Old master Ali Ke hardly fell asleep last night... the pain tortured his nerves!

All kinds of toxic substances that have corroded his body all year round and deposited in his body. After many years, it finally broke through a certain critical point. Even the great magician could not suppress the rebellion of various toxins in the body.

Eric is very sick! His heart, his lungs. And his nerves. They were all corroded by toxins and became fragile. When the pain strikes, every breath, every heartbeat. Let him endure unimaginable pain!

The problem is, Arico, who has a full understanding of magic potions. Surprisingly refused to take "ice berry"!

The reason is that he wants to be at his last moment. Stay sane!

since these days. He is using all of his waking hours every day. Organize your lifelong magic research experience. Write them down in a book!

Therefore, even in the most painful time, the old man insisted on refusing to take the ice berries that have analgesic effect! He would rather let the pain torment his aging body. You must also remain conscious.

"Du Wei..."

Just as Du Wei pushed Master Ali Ke back into the room. When I was about to leave quietly. Ali Ke suddenly opened his eyes a crack. There was a slightly ambiguous cry in his mouth.

Du Wei immediately leaned over and said in a low voice, "Do you have any other orders?"

"Promise me a few things."

Du Wei sighed and said with a smile, "You can talk to me after you wake up."

Ailike smiled weakly: "I'm worried, I'm afraid I'll fall asleep at any time and won't be able to wake up. You and I both know that. This kind of thing is likely to happen."

Du Wei pursed his lips. I didn't answer this question.

"The booklet I compiled from my lifelong research experience. I have already given it to you..." Ailike sighed: "You help me send it to your magic society... Let more people share it. You said That's right. The magician's research results should be taken out to benefit more people. Instead of hiding in one's own box. Let it slowly mold."

"Yes, I will carefully study your life experience, and then I will teach it to more magicians." Du Wei smiled: "I will open a new course in the Magic Academy."

"And... my two apprentices." Ailike sighed: "I have already explained to them. After I die, let them leave the Magic Union and live under your subordinates. I am worried After I'm dead. They have no backer. That old guy, Yagodouge, will bully them. If I'm under your command, I'll be more at ease."

"Okay. I will make good use of the two magicians." Du Wei immediately agreed.

"And..." Aili Ke suddenly opened his eyes wide with all his might. Staring closely at Du Wei, his voice trembled a little. It seems to be trying to support his mind: "I know...the magic union is too conservative. But I hope you understand. In fact, there are many conservative magicians. They are not bad people, they are just too rigid in tradition, so. Although magic The guild...may be against you in the future. But, please look at my face. Don't make things difficult for the magic guild...after all. Your teacher, Master Gandolf, and I are both from the magic guild. If... If in the future, you have a violent conflict with the magic union. Boy, I know your power. If you use your means, I worry that one day with your ability, you will be able to completely wipe this ancient guild from the mainland. Go, but I beg you... I beg you to promise me one thing!"

"I..." Du Wei immediately understood the imploring meaning in Lai Ailike's eyes, and he made a promise without hesitation: "I promise you! Even if the situation is at its worst, I will definitely Let the magic union continue to exist! I will definitely leave a way for it to survive.".

Aili showed a reassuring smile, and he lay down. I closed my eyes.

Du Wei was about to walk away, but Ali Ke called again: "Du Wei."

Du Wei smiled: "Okay. Old man, get a good night's sleep. If you have anything else to say, you can tell me at night."

"No. I think it's more reassuring to say it." Ai Like had an old face, but now he smiled as if he was a little childish: "I still have one last wish, which is about myself."

Du Wei nodded and said with a gentle smile, "Okay. Say it, and I'll help you finish it."

"Uh..." The old man's smile suddenly became a little shy: "Actually, I'm also vain... The magic academy you got. At the beginning, the statue of Master Gandolf was placed at the first place in the corridor... ...You said. As long as you are willing to contribute your own magical achievements and spread the magic civilization... Then, you also have the opportunity to be made into a statue. Put it behind Master Gandolf, right?"

Du Wei was stunned for a moment, not expecting this open-minded old man. There is also such a childish side, he smiled and said: "Don't worry, Master. You have contributed so much to the Magic Academy, and you have also contributed all your life experience... I promise. Your statue will be placed in the corridor Second place!"

"Haha, I'm very happy." Aili finally closed his eyes: "I've been busy with research all my life. Unfortunately, I don't have time to accept too many apprentices. There are only two incompetent guys. But I haven't learned much from me. But I After my death, my whole life can be put in the academy, so that more magicians can learn, then I will feel at ease, those junior boys, although no one will call me a teacher, but my statue is placed there .Everyone knows that what they learned is something from my old man Elric... Haha, I am very happy!"

The old man seemed tired, he waved his hand lightly: "Okay. Get out of here, I'm going to sleep..."

"Well, I'll bring you the pecans you like to eat at night." Du Wei whispered with a smile, and then he watched the old guy close his eyes and fall into a deep sleep—breathing calmly. It's like a sleeping child.

Du Wei's eyes were very gentle, then he left the room gently and closed the door.

Master Eric fell asleep...

and. As he himself guessed.

He fell asleep and didn't wake up again...

In the spring of nine hundred and sixty-five years of the Roland Empire, the mainland magic union. The ninth-level archmage, Master Ali Ke, died of illness in his sleep. He walked very peacefully, with a satisfied smile on his face. because. All his wishes have been given to the boy he trusts.

He left with no regrets.

The magician who devoted his whole life to magic research died. It didn't cause a lot of repercussions, because compared to Gandolf, his reputation is not too great. folk. Few people know the name of the archmage who has been hiding in the tower of the Magic Union for research all year round.

However, this master has left countless precious legacy to this continent!

He has studied the refining experience of various magic tools all his life, and countless inventions, such as... the flying broomstick of the Sky Knights. Etc., etc……

The precious legacy he left behind has brought a huge change to the fate of this continent!

Just two days after Master Ali Ke died of illness, Du Wei came outside the corridor of the Magic Academy.

On the promenade, behind the statue of Master Gandalf. A new statue was erected.

The smiling face of Master Eric is vivid under the knife of the master sculptor. Still wearing that dirty and shabby big robe. Scruffy beard.

"Master Ali Ke. The ninth-level magician of the mainland, the master of refining equipment, he has made an indelible contribution to the magic civilization of the mainland throughout his life. The precious magic legacy he left behind will be in countless generations in the future. For We shine the light on the path of magic!"

under the statue. This text was written by Du Wei himself.

Look at this statue. Du Wei felt a little sad in his heart. He stretched out his hand and gently stroked the beard of Eric on the statue. He said in a low voice: "Old man, you are really cruel... It is true, you really refused to wake up after you fell asleep... But don't worry, your wish. I will do it for you!"

finished. Du Wei stood in front of the statue of Master Eric for a long time. Then. He tidied up his clothes, crossed his hands respectfully and silently, and bowed deeply to the statue——

This is a standard magician tradition. The gesture of the disciple saluting to the teacher!!

"Although I haven't really worshiped under your school, you have taught me a lot of things. Ai Like... Teacher!".