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Chapter 496 The Unsolvable Mystery Lock

Chapter 496 The Unsolvable Mystery Lock

Martinus Rutledge's promise caused a great stir in the square, but he did not stay for long. He only left a word and then left the stage to discuss the details of the library with Townsend.

After all, this is still the scene of the legendary awards ceremony, even if the news is extremely exciting, there is no need to delay the ceremony.

Returning to his seat, Alonso next to him couldn't help feeling: "Mr. Rutledge is really admirable."

"I'm afraid all spellcasters in Faerun will be grateful to Mr. Rutledge for his contribution in the future."

Martinus Rutledge shook his head and said, "What I have done is just icing on the cake. Mr. Townsend is the one who truly has a generous heart."

The two were about to talk again when suddenly one stood up and walked towards Rutledge.

The man's thick beard covered his chest, and he was wearing a gray robe. He could tell he was a spellcaster at a glance.

Rutledge noticed the other party, stood up quickly, and said, "Your Excellency Hieronymus, long time no see."

"Your Excellency Rutledge, congratulations on winning the award." The spell caster named Hieronymus made a polite mage salute.

"Where, your research on the evocation department has benefited me a lot. If I were a member of the jury, this award is well-deserved, and I—"

Rutledge was still humble, but Hieronymus just waved his hand and said, "Martinus, I didn't mean to say that."

Calling them by their first names, it is obvious that the relationship between the two is not bad.

Indeed, Hieronymus was also one of the nominees for the most important magic research award of the year. In fact, only these two people were nominated for this award—not every mage is willing to disclose their research results.

It can be seen from this that the two have something in common in this regard, and naturally they often discuss the truth of spells with each other.

Hearing what Hieronymus said, Rutledge froze for a moment, and said, "That's it?"

"Martinus, my old friend, your decision just now" Hieronymus paused, with a trace of worry on his face: "It is really too reckless."

"Disclose all your spell knowledge to everyone for free? Do you know what the consequences will be?"

Martinus Rutledge was silent, and said: "I was too excited at the time, and I really didn't think about it so much. I was reminded by you like this."

He sneered: "The consequences are indeed not small."

Hieronymus sighed: "You are placing yourself in the hostility of all the magic academies and magic secret societies in Faerun."

"Since I have made a decision, I will naturally not regret it." Martinus Rutledge shook his head: "Mr. Townsend has the courage to create a new era. Don't I, Martinus, even dare to follow suit?"

"It's not the same, of course it's different!" Hieronymus said: "I also admire Mr. Townsend's mind and courage, but what he disclosed is the knowledge of the Netheril era. What the secret meeting wants, not only will they not stop it, but they will be happy to see it happen."

"And what you disclosed is enough to allow all mage apprentices to not be restricted by knowledge all the way, and to study knowledge to the legendary level. You know, you are not only attracting ordinary mages, but also vying for those from colleges and secret societies. member?"

"I don't do it for myself." Martinus Rutledge instead calmed down: "Let those people come after me. If I can really break the magic monopoly, I am willing to bear the price." He rubbed his hands received the medal, and even smiled: "Moreover, it is a great joy in life that my research results can be recognized before this."

"Martinus, how could you think so simply! This is not like your usual prudence and meticulousness!" Hieronymus was angry instead: "Have you ever thought that if the library is really built, there will be danger not only Just you!"

"They won't tolerate libraries!"

"This will become the trigger for a spell war. At that time, countless schools and secret societies will gather in Neverwinter, this city, and so many people in this city." His lips trembled: "Who can bear this disaster?"

Martinus Rutledge froze.

Hieronymus issued a final question: "Are you going to gamble on humanity with your arrogance? Are you going to use countless lives to earn your fame?"

Rutledge's face turned pale, and this spellcaster who had gone through many years was half a minute shorter and stooped.

"It's me. It's too simple."

He closed his eyes weakly, and whispered: "I thought the monopoly of spells for so many years would end today. I thought this was an opportunity for a new era."

Hieronymus showed a hint of resentment on his face, and lowered his voice: "My old friend, of course I know what you want in your life, but there is no one who wants to make all magic research and communication without any suspicion since ancient times. What about you?"

"Even in the era of Netheril, although all great arcanists are willing to share their research results, they only share within the scope of the Netheril kingdom. This is human nature, and it is also an unsolvable mystery. .”

"The truth of magic has no distinction between countries and positions, but ... the caster does."

The surrounding applause began again, and another winner stood on the stage and began to enjoy the glory of the winning moment, but Martinus Rutledge had no intention of watching it anymore.

The excitement and joy just now seemed like a sweet dream, thinking about it now, my back was covered in cold sweat.

As a pure magic researcher, interests, positions, and selfish desires should not have these things. However, these are real barriers that stand in the way of the times, and as Hieronymus said, this is unsolvable. Mystery lock.

Unless there is a paradise where mages will never fight. This is absolutely impossible, even the Sigil City that Rutledge has been to. Although all races seem to be able to live in peace, the turbulent flow of desire in the secret is not Not more peaceful than anywhere else.

"Let's watch the ceremony first." Rutledge sat down slumpedly: "At least, everyone is looking forward to the arrival of a new era with joy at this moment, and we must not spoil everyone's joy."

"After the ceremony is over, I will go to persuade Mr. Townsend."

The conversation between the two naturally did not affect the continuation of the Legend Award Ceremony. Two more awards were successfully awarded. Although the person who came to the stage to receive the award was not a figure in the Legend realm, his name was familiar from various adventure stories.

The atmosphere in the square has gradually become fanatical. The first legendary award ceremony only established ten awards. It is almost halfway through now. People are eagerly looking forward to the candidates for the next award. Of course, they are also looking forward to who will win the final award. Whose head.

"The next award is the Most Just Deed of the Year Award."

(End of this chapter)