Chapter 94

Chapter 93: The Stranger Li Ge (Requesting Subscriptions! Requesting Monthly Votes!)

Of course, Li Ge knew why Siena was gloating.

Because, in the eyes of the general public, the status of a mage is undoubtedly higher than that of a swordsman.

This is not only because the number of people qualified to become mages is very small and rare, but also due to the national situation.

For war, for combat power, the country needs tactical and strategic mages as military weapons. Therefore, regardless of which country, the cultivation and emphasis on mages far surpass that of swordsmen.

This can be seen from the fact that the existence of national magic academies like Spliler Academy.

Specialized academies for cultivating mages, like Spliler Academy, exist in all major countries, but there is not a single academy in the world that specializes in cultivating swordsmen.

Therefore, in the eyes of the public, mages are noble, a symbol of status. As long as one can become a tactical or strategic mage, they can easily obtain a noble title and become a noble. Such national policies make it easy to understand how many people dream of becoming a mage.

Even if a mage is naturally lacking in magic power, has insufficient talent, and cannot learn or use tactical or strategic level magic, they can still do many things with combat-level magic alone.

For example, the enslavement contract mentioned earlier can only be cast by mages. Slave traders who want to engage in this business must spend a lot of money to hire mages.

The same applies to other aspects. Whether it's writing magic formulas into magic crystals to create various magic items, or collaborating with blacksmiths and forgers to manufacture magic weapons, these tasks require mages.

Additionally, the work of refining magic potions with special effects, designing magic defense systems, and special construction projects cannot be done without mages.

Thanks to this, even combat-level mages are highly sought after by various forces. Moreover, mages proficient in combat-level magic can also ensure strong combat power. Mages are respected and loved wherever they go.

In contrast, swordsmen, by practicing sword techniques, may become stronger than most mages, but they can hardly do anything other than fighting and killing.

Therefore, in the eyes of most people, a mage switching to sword techniques and becoming a swordsman is a form of self-degradation, transforming from a noble upper-class person to an ordinary person.

Unless there is no other choice, and an irreversible situation occurs, no mage would willingly switch to a swordsman.

If Li Ge switches to sword techniques, it would basically mean giving up the path to becoming a noble and a rare talent.

Unless he achieves great feats or becomes a Sword Saint, a swordsman would find it very difficult to be valued and become a noble.

If Li Ge were from a noble family, he might still inherit the family business and become a noble.

But he is a commoner, even a commoner from the countryside. After switching to sword techniques, it would be impossible for him to be as popular and beloved as before.

Siena felt gloating about this.

But—

"Isn't it better than continuing to be a failure?" Li Ge's expression remained calm as he glanced at Siena and said, "Moreover, with my magic power, switching to sword techniques should increase my combat power rather than decrease it. At least, dealing with a few academy-level mages shouldn't be too difficult."

Siena's face immediately stiffened.

The others were also startled by Li Ge's words and fell into silence.

"That..."

Aquil, seeing the situation, quickly spoke up, trying to smooth things over with a laugh.

However, before he could, Li Ge had already changed the topic.

"Since everyone wants to see different things, why don't we split up here?" Li Ge said. "We can meet back here in an hour, how about that?"

Li Ge scanned the group as he spoke.

"Alright, then."

"Let's do it that way."

"I have no objections."

"Me neither."

Under Li Ge's gaze, the few noble heirs subconsciously responded.

"..."

This time, it was Aquil's turn to have his face stiffen.

"Alright, then."

Li Ge didn't waste any more words and left.

Ain and Ian followed him, and the sight of the two women's outstanding beauty made many passersby cast envious glances at Li Ge.

Not long after, Karina and Shafuni also left.

Only Aquil and the others remained, standing there, momentarily at a loss for what to do.

After a while, Siena was the first to get angry.

"Damn it." Siena gritted his teeth and said, "That country bumpkin actually dares to give us orders. Who does he think he is?"

Aquil didn't speak, but his expression was also not good.

The tall, short, fat, and thin group didn't dare to say a word, standing there meekly.

Who could blame them for responding obediently to Li Ge just now?

If Aquil were to hold them accountable, they would be in trouble.

Fortunately, although Aquil's expression was not good, he didn't blame them.

Or rather, Aquil felt more puzzled than angry.

"How come he seems different?" Aquil said, puzzled. "Was he ever the type to give orders to others before?"

Aquil felt that there was something unfamiliar about Li Ge now, and he had changed a lot.

Siena didn't think it was strange.

"What's so strange about that?" Siena snorted and said, "He's probably climbed up with the Franzel family and thinks he's made it, looking down on us low-ranking noble heirs, so he's become so arrogant."

At the mention of the Franzel family, Aquil's eyes flickered.

And Siena wasn't finished yet.

"I say, Aquil, why are we still meeting with that guy?" Siena said resentfully. "He can't even be a mage anymore, and he'll be a completely different person from us in the future. The academy is even discussing whether to revoke his enrollment and expel him. You said before that this guy has no value and we don't need to care about him anymore, so why are you suddenly inviting him out?"

"What do you know?" Aquil said expressionlessly. "He himself has no value, but he's lucky to have connected with the Franzel family. It would be a waste not to use this connection, wouldn't it?"

"You have a point." Siena licked his lips and said, "If we can meet the Franzel family's member through that country bumpkin, we'll be really powerful."

Hearing this, Aquil also smiled, but it was a cold smile.

"If the Franzel family's member can say a good word for me, my father definitely won't consider my older brother, that good-for-nothing, anymore, right?"

That was Aquil's true purpose.

The Rein family was about to determine the heir.

Who would be the next Rein Earl and the head of the Rein family would soon be known throughout the capital, Yeluv.

But the problem was here.

In this world, although titles and the head of the family can be inherited by descendants, in most cases, the eldest son takes over the position of heir.

Of course, this is not absolute. If the eldest son is truly incapable, some rational nobles will choose a capable child as the heir.

However, such people are few.

Most nobles, when choosing an heir, still tend to favor the eldest son.

The current head of the Rein family, Aquil's father, was such a person.

Aquil was certain that his father preferred his older brother as the heir over himself.

This made Aquil very resentful.

In terms of ability, he believed he wouldn't lose to his older brother, and he was even far superior.

In terms of connections, he seemed to be always hanging around outside, but he had actually built a considerable base.

In contrast, his older brother had mediocre magic power, couldn't even become a mage, and his sword skills were average, unable to defeat even a guard. He was mediocre in every aspect and couldn't compare to Aquil at all.

But his father still thought the eldest son should be the heir. Why?

Just because that person was born a year or two earlier than him?

Aquil couldn't accept it!

"As long as I can connect with the Franzel family's member, my father will have to choose me, even if he's unwilling."

After all, that person is a favorite of the current kingdom, one of the eight strategic mages on the continent, with the power to decide a country's future.

Being able to connect with such an existence would be a great fortune for the Rein family.

For the sake of the entire family, as the head, his father would certainly choose him as the heir and strive to maintain this relationship.

"Let's go and do our own things." Aquil said to the group. "When we find an opportunity, we'll have Li Ge introduce us to that person."

"Yes." Siena and the others immediately nodded.

On the other side, Li Ge had already forgotten about Aquil and the others.

Following the brand's instructions, he arrived at a store that specialized in selling sword technique books.

"Welcome."

The shop owner immediately came forward and bowed to Li Ge.

"Are you here to choose a sword technique?"

The shop owner glanced at Ain and Ian with surprise and then spoke to Li Ge, who was clearly the leader.

"Yes." Li Ge looked around and said, "What sword techniques do you have here?"

"We have many sword techniques, a total of 1,137, of which 840 are low-level and 297 are high-level." The shop owner said respectfully. "Most of these sword techniques come from various regions of the Ginus Kingdom, with a few from other countries. Which one do you need?"

"The country of origin isn't important." Li Ge looked at the shop owner and said, "But I want to see special-grade sword techniques. Do you have any special-grade sword techniques here?"

Hearing this, the shop owner was first stunned, then smiled bitterly.

"Sir, please don't joke with me." The shop owner smiled bitterly. "Special-grade sword techniques usually only appear at auctions. How could they appear in a store like ours?"

Although Li Ge understood this, he couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed.

(End of Chapter)