Chapter 679
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Saleen wrote a contractual scroll deftly, he felt it was amusing . He did not even know when he began showing an interest in the process of drafting a contract .
Isabella was a little confused, she did not even think of refuting Saleen's words . The people standing behind Saleen did not conceal their scents, causing Isabella to feel like she had fallen into the lair of an ancient dragon .
Since Saleen wanted to subdue Isabella, his intentions would be detected by his own followers . Nicholas, as well as the demons, had released their mightiest pressures . They targeted only one person; Isabella .
After filling in the scroll, Saleen gestured at Isabella and Isabella came before Saleen . Across the table, she looked at the young mage . He was a city owner, a king…
"Sign it, aye . I don't wish for you to lose your magical powers, that is a very cruel thing to do . " Even though Saleen's words could not be considered hypocritical, Saleen was very clear that Isabella's abilities would be of great help to himself .
Removing the curse of the divine spell, Isabella would be a grade-6 grand mage and a high grade swordmaster at the same time .
Muddled, Isabella had signed the follower's contract drafted by Saleen, she could not find a reason to refuse . The terms in the contract were written clearly, there were no traps .
The competition outside had ended . Isabella was led up the stage by Saleen . Together with the remaining fifteen participants, they received the rewards distributed by Saleen .
These sixteen finalists had obtained the right to enter the army . With the exception of Isabella, the rest of them had chosen to join the army . A soldier in Metatrin City received more welfare compared to one in Qin . The main agenda of these participants was to join the army directly, there was no need for complicated verifications and training .
Once these people joined the army they would start off as junior commanders and manage dozens of people . This was much better than registering with the army recruitment center .
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Even though the final match was ruined by Isabella, the people of Metatrin City now had great interest in the arena competitions . Tickets to the arena were separated into six classes . The cheapest cost only twenty-five copper coins, everyone could afford it .
After the final battle, the audience had dispersed, but Saleen asked the nobles to stay behind . He immediately conducted a meeting on the arena stage .
The meeting only had one objective . A piece of news had been delivered from the county king's residence in Holy Rock City, the Qin emperor was sending a mission to Metatrin City .
Saleen had revealed this information in advance to the nobles so that he could placate their feelings . Other than the sixteen nobles he recruited, there was still a large group of nobles in Metatrin City yet to be rewarded . Saleen did not have many lands in his possession, so it was not very meaningful for him to only gift lands them to the people with titles .
Hearing this news, the nobles were clearly in high spirits . There was only one possibility as to why the mission was coming for Metatrin City, it meant that Holy Rock City had acknowledged Saleen's status . That way, their titles would also be recognized .
Even if Saleen could not dominate the world in the future, they would still be genuine nobles . At least in the Qin Empire, they would enjoy privileges over the civilians .
At the same time, it meant that the Qin Empire and Metatrin Kingdom would not go to war for the time being . This meant that if Saleen started a campaign, his target would at most be Loulan or Laiyin Duchy . These nobles understood that Saleen's powers still could not rival a large empire like Qin, so it was best that there was peace for now .
Even though the nobles had brought along a huge amount of riches, the loss of people was severe . A few years, or perhaps dozens of years, were needed to regain the capabilities . Before that, even if they wanted to follow Saleen to war, they did not have the ability to do so .
By establishing concrete relations with Qin, the flow of commerce between both parties would also be affirmed . This meant that everyone's merchandise could enter the Qin Empire unhindered in the future, it would not get confiscated . The Qin people could also come and conduct trade in Metatrin freely . Once the exchange got legalized a large number of manpower and materials would naturally flow into Metatrin and everyone would have the opportunity to enjoy further development .
The nobles were most worried that Saleen would arrange for everyone to go to war in a moment of impulse because Saleen was still young . Even though everyone else was looking forward to war it was imperative to recruit sufficient soldiers first .
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Isabella stood beside Saleen . Saleen resolved matters swiftly and decisively, it was way more impressive than how she handled the hundred over bandits . She finally had an eye-opener and the indignation in her heart had completely disappeared .
In the arena, thousands of spirits were cleaning the place . As the magic lamps were extinguished one by one, the mini shops in the arena were also shuttered .
After the nobles left, Saleen felt a little exhausted .
"Let's go . Next time, I won't be coming . " Saleen had wasted half a day there . If it was not for the many topics he had discussed with the nobles, this half a day would have been totally wasted for him . Saleen would rather look at Jola imparting swordsmanship to the guards than the swordmasters' battles .
At least Jola was an authentic Silver Grand Swordmaster, whatever words he spouted would be very beneficial to a grand mage like Saleen . When the learning of magic had reached Saleen's grade, only combat experience of a higher level would be constructive for Saleen .
Isabella followed Saleen's entourage back to the temple, this was the first time she had gotten this close to the temple . Even though she had arrived in Metatrin City a long time ago, a one-mile area from the temple was out of bounds to normal people . This was the world of spirits, Caucasus people, and people from Sregl Island .
The presences of these three groups was relatively independent and sealed, it was not usually possible for outsiders to gain access .
One could neither disguise as a spirit nor a Caucasus person and it was more impossible for one to be related to the people from Sregl Island . For the past year after Saleen had constructed the temple, people had tried approaching it . People who tried to sneak in were captured by Sika's and Daniel's patrollers . No matter their motives, none of them could leave .
Seeing this magnificent temple, Isabella was simply amazed . Being a grade-6 grand mage in the past, she could faintly observe that the internal structure of the temple was slightly similar to a magical tower . The body of the temple was an enormous offensive-type structure . Even if the city walls got breached, the army could still retreat to this place and stop the enemy's assault .
Defending this temple was way easier than defending the city walls .
Saleen only asked Nailisi and Nicholas to stay behind, but Isabella did not leave either . Seeing that Saleen did not instruct anyone to lead her away, she continued following Saleen .
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Saleen brought the three people to the fourth story . The fourth story contained a huge number of laboratories and rooms for practicing swordsmanship, while the mages from Sregl Island lived on the fifth story . Selecting a more spacious room, Saleen told Nicholas, "Can you remove the curse on Isabella?"
"Of course I can, Sir . A grade-7 holy master can already remove such a curse slowly . If I do it, Isabella can regain her powers quickly . "
"What about Aini?"
Nicholas remained silent for a while, then replied, "It's not entirely impossible, but… it isn't worth it . "
"Why?"
"Aini has been injured for too long a duration and he is now a grade-6 mage . It will be meaningless for him to regain the magic chords . Rather than practicing elemental magic from scratch, he can simply continue on his current path . "
"I understand, then forget it . " Saleen also knew that he would have to consume a huge quantity of items if he wanted to help Aini regain his magic chords . This was not a problem, the problem was that Aini was already a grade-6 death mage, his achievements would not be any lesser than Saleen's . Just like what Nicholas had said, it was not worthwhile re-cultivating elemental magic .
"Then give treatment to Isabella . Do it at a slower pace, you must ensure safety," Saleen instructed . He and Nailisi waited at one side .
Saleen possessed the Elemental Eye, so he could observe any microscopic changes in energy . He wanted to observe this process closely to know more about the curse of a divine spell . If he could understand the guiding principles, he would not have to worry about such an attack anymore .
"Sir, I need a magic array that has elemental stability . " Nicholas understood Saleen's intentions . Even if he wanted to explain to Saleen about workings of the curse, he was helpless . Such a skill could not be described using words, one had to experience it themselves .
With a smile, Saleen took out six magic nuclei and handed them to Nailisi, asking Nailisi to draw a magic array .
Isabella quickly stopped him, then said, "I will do it myself . "
She could tell that Nailisi held a high position among Saleen's subordinates, "It will not be beneficial to me if this woman becomes a laborer for me . " Isabella took out her own magic nuclei, drawing a magic array with elemental stability atop a platform which was used by mages for meditation . This was a level-1 magic array used by a mage who did not own a magical tower for training .
In fact, this temple did not require such a magic array because the elements were very stable already . Saleen wanted to observe Nicholas' treatment, so it was best to use a magic array to mark out a space . That way, he could observe in more detail .
As Nicholas gazed at Isabella drawing a magic array, he pondered about the treatment program .
Nicholas only needed to transfer the curse on Isabella into the Soul Bead and Isabella would make a full recovery . If that was the case, this process would hold no meaning for Saleen . Saleen hoped to observe the principles of the curse, so Nicholas needed to try his best to slow down the treatment process .
Once Isabella completed the drawing, Nicholas said, "Isabella, remove all the magic equipment on your body . "
Isabella was dumbfounded, but without any hesitation, she removed the magic robe, six rings on her fingers, and the necklace . Saleen noticed that Isabella had specially removed her shoes, exposing a pair snow-white feet .
This pair of inconspicuous shoes were also a piece of magic equipment and it had evaded Saleen's Elemental Eye .
Saleen immediately did some self-reflection, "My Elemental Eye cannot see through all things . "
Nicholas pointed at the magic array, then said, "Stimulate it and sit inside . Kneeling or sitting is fine, just use whatever you are used to . Just enter into a state of meditation . "
Saleen smiled, "Nicholas is indeed an experienced senior, he knows why I am observing from the sidelines . He verbalized those instructions so that I can observe more thoroughly . "