Chapter 267
Chapter 267 Motta City
Four days later.
Greem and his party had successfully reached Motta City.
As the only public city within a two hundred and fifty kilometer radius, Motta City did not belong to any force or organization. This was a public territory carved out by the Zhentarim Association.
Greem could already see the lofty adepts’ tower piercing through the clouds, even before he had entered the city.
Pale radiance flashed across the grey white tower walls. Magic halos shone brilliantly all over the tower before rising towards the top of the structure. Even though clouds were obstructing his vision, Greem could still make out some black dots circling about the top of the tower. These dots flew among the clouds, occasionally landing on and taking off from the tower.
A long queue had formed before the city gates. Guards in black armor were checking for documents in an orderly fashion. There were men, women, children, and elderly within the crowd. Chattering voices filled the air.
Greem’s black carriage appeared to be completely unremarkable when compared the row after row of carts, all filled to the brim with a variety of cargo. However, a guard spotted the carriage. A short moment later, a guard captain hurried towards the carriage, bringing with him a troop of guards. They quickly cleared the crowd away and allowed the carriage to move into the city.
Two slivers of dark crimson hair flowed down the sides of the hood onto his shoulders. Sunlight shone upon the hair, causing them to look like two clusters of burning flames. A cold face with well-defined features and a pair of eyes that gleamed like stars were hidden underneath the shadow of his hood. Just a single peek would leave a memorable impression on anyone who looked.
…………
Greem marched confidently into the doors of the tower.
A dozen apprentice adepts that had been guarding the door instantly saw Greem walking in. Their eyes lit up. However, before they could even react, a round-faced apprentice with short hay-colored hair was already standing before Greem. He bowed.
“O respected adept, this apprentice Thor is at your service!”
The other adepts quickly betrayed an expression of frustration. That said, they didn’t dare to cause any trouble before an adept. The only thing they could do was glare at Thor before leaving to attend to their own business.
Greem didn’t mind these little tricks of the apprentices. He lifted his head and looked around the place.
Neat and clean marble floors. Fresh air with a dense concentration of magical energies. Rows of small stone rooms by the walls of the tower. Tunnels and corridors that sprawled in every direction…
There were many people moving about here, but the place was fairly quiet.
All the apprentice adepts walked in groups of three to five, carrying heavy stacks of scrolls and parchments in their hands. Even if they needed to speak, they would lower their voices. No one dared to create a commotion within this arcane hall.
Greem’s first impression of this place was its similarity to the atmosphere of universities back on Earth.
“Bring me to the public library here. I want to go through some information!” Greem instructed.
“Understood! The library prepared for visiting adepts is on the fifth floor. Please come with me!” The apprentice Thor was clearly used to such requests. He politely paid his respects and led Greem towards a floating disc in the corner of the hall.
This floating disc was akin to the elevator of Earth. However, it didn’t run on the strength of machinery or the power of electricity. Around twenty or thirty people could stand on this five meter wide floating disc. That said, Greem had observed that not a single apprentice dared to set foot on the disc.
This seemed to be a privilege of adepts!
Thor controlled the disc using the control panel, and a thick stone slab engraved with delicate carvings slowly started to float towards the top of the tower. One could see apprentice adepts walking around with books in their arms as they passed by the corridors on each level.
The fifth floor of the tower.
The apprentice Thor stopped after bringing Greem before a radiant door of light.
“Sir, this here is the adept-level public library. Only adepts are allowed inside, so… “
“Mm!” Greem nodded in understanding. He waved his hand casually and threw three magic crystals to Thor.
“Sir, this is too much!” Surprise and joy surfaced on Thor’s face, “Just one crystal would be enough!”
“I have two servants. A short while later, a female pseudo-adept called Alice might come and look for me. Don’t forget to call her over!”
“I understand, Sir! Thor will do as you say.” Thor guaranteed resolutely.
Greem smiled slightly before walking into the door of light.