Chapter 496 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 but sigh: "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 did was just the icing on the cake. Mr. Townsend is the truly broad-minded person."

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

This man's thick beard spread all over his chest, and he was wearing a gray robe. At a glance, he knew he was a spell caster.

Rutledge noticed the other party and quickly stood up 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.

"No, your research on the plastic energy system has benefited me a lot. If I were a member of the jury, you would deserve this award, 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.

It is true that Hieronymus is also one of the nominees for the most important magic research award of the year. In fact, these two people are the only ones nominated for this award - not every mage is willing to disclose his research results.

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

Hearing Hieronymus' words, Rutledge was stunned for a moment and said, "That is?"

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

"Disclosing all your magic knowledge to everyone for free? Do you know what the consequences of this 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."

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

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

"Now that I have decided, 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 different, of course it's different!" Hieronymus said: "I also admire Mr. Tangson's ambition and courage, but what he disclosed is the knowledge of the Netheril era, which happens to be the knowledge of all academies and What the secret society wants, not only will they not stop it, but they will be happy to see it come to fruition.”

"And what you have disclosed is enough to enable all mage apprentices to study the knowledge of the legendary realm without being limited by knowledge. Do you know that you are attracting not only ordinary mages, but also competing for those in the academy and secret societies? member?"

"I don't do it for myself." Martinus Rutledge instead said calmly: "Let those people come after me. If I can really break the magic monopoly, I am willing to bear the price."

He rubbed the medal in his hand and even smiled: "Besides, 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 caution and meticulousness!" Hieronymus was angry instead: "Have you ever thought that if the library is really built, not only will it be in danger? Just you!"

"They won't tolerate the library!"

"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 To bear this disaster?”

Martinus Rutledge was stunned.

Hieronymus issued the final question: "Are you going to use your arrogance to gamble on humanity? Are you going to use the lives of countless people to earn your reputation?"

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

"It's me. I think too simply."

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

Hieronymus showed a trace of unbearability on his face and lowered his voice: "My old friend, of course I know what you want in life, but there are only people who want to make all magic research exchanges without suspicion since ancient times. Where is yours?"

"Even in the era of Netheril, although all the great arcane masters were willing to share their research results, they only shared them within the scope of the country of Netheril. This is human nature, and it is also an unsolvable mystery. .”

"The truth of magic has no country or position, but the caster does."

The surroundings began to applaud 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 anymore.

The excitement and joy just now seemed like a beautiful dream. Thinking about it now, my back is covered with 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 impossible to exist, even in Sigil, where Rutledge once visited. Although all races seem to be able to live in peace, the turbulent flow of desires secretly does not exist. No more peaceful than other places.

"Let's watch the ceremony first." Rutledge sat down slumped: "At least, everyone at this moment is happily looking forward to the arrival of a new era, so we can't ruin everyone's happiness."

"When the ceremony is over, I will go and persuade Mr. Tangson."

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."