The Queen of Scrolls never admits defeat

Chapter 475 Colorado
Although the roads in the Colorado mountains were difficult to navigate and often plagued by monsters, they did not cause the convoy too much trouble.

The intermediate-level monster was defeated in a single encounter.

After a few rounds of fighting, the advanced monster was defeated.

The sense of security is unbelievably high.

The Colorado Mountains, which stretch across the northeastern part of the Duchy of Lance and cause caravans traveling from the northeast to take more than three months to reach Lance City, were crossed by the caravan in less than half a month.

No one in the convoy was injured, and there was no loss of property.

There were many more magical beast materials on the roof of the carriage, on the back of the horse, and even on the backs and bodies of the guards.

Whether they were guards or mages, their wallets were empty, but they had all gained weight.

The guards have grown stronger, and the mages have gotten fatter.

Two of the monks' three carriages were also given up to haul goods.

Because they ran out of money later, they didn't have enough to buy Moran's monster meat.

The guards could carry things by hand, but the guards could only use their own horse-drawn carriages to haul goods.

All the mages crowded into Gobert's magical carriage.

Nine people were crammed into the magic carriage, leaving barely any room to move.

Gobert was the only one who could sit a little more comfortably, but he was still sitting on a bundle of monster hides.

That was also Moran's monster skin. He used that position to get a meal of roast meat with special sauce.

The monks gathered together, but with others around, they dared not meditate and could only chat idly.

However, they didn't have a chance to make a move along the way, nor did they care about their magical state.

Their daily conversations revolved around what magical beast Moran had captured, what kind of meat tasted so good, and what kind of magic Moran had used.

The magic she possesses, her spiritual power, and her strength are the topics that mages are most curious about and interested in.

Besides the most frequently used high-level spell, Poison Ivy, the mages also saw Moran cast intermediate spells like Great Golden Arrow, Fireball, and Earth Collapse, as well as low-level spells like Cloud and Grease...

In addition, she taught her three apprentices magic in the fire, earth, and wood elements.

"She seems to know all five basic elemental magic systems: metal, wood, water, fire, and earth!"

"I dare say she definitely knows mental magic! She can always detect danger in advance. Only mental magic can detect danger before the person even arrives!"

"She's a high-level mage, or even if she's just a wild mage, it's not impossible for her to possess some low-level mental magic."

"But how can a mage learn so many different schools of magic!"

"Wild mages usually learn general meditation techniques, and they only learn spells that they can get their hands on, so that's probably why they're like this!"

"But every spell she uses has a very good effect, it doesn't seem like she lacks elemental affinity. Her talent is definitely very good, she should be considered a genius, how could she be a wild mage?"

"That's precisely why she must be a wild mage. If it were you, would you let your apprentices learn a bunch of random spells, wasting their mental energy?"

Which mage isn't meticulous and calculating, thinking carefully before learning each spell, always striving to maximize their benefits?

Look at the magic she uses; they're all independent and don't coordinate at all.

Only Fireball and Grease can be used together to some extent.

With proper planning, she could be even stronger!

"That's true. With such talent, every mentor would be fighting over you! Why not find a good mentor and properly plan your magical studies? It's such a waste!"

……

While the other mages chatted enthusiastically, Gobert was torn between his own thoughts and his inner turmoil.

These days, aside from enjoying delicious food, he always has something on his mind.

He didn't tell anyone that he had been tricked out of a magic coin.

Therefore, no one else knew about Moran's previous remarks. Gobert was initially convinced that Moran was a fraud.

But after seeing her actually use magic from all these different schools, and seeing how well each one worked, he began to waver.

Is she right?

Otherwise, why would she, with her considerable talent, choose such a difficult path instead of taking the easy one?

Such a shrewd person wouldn't do something that doesn't benefit them!

"Lord Gobert, what's wrong with you these days?" the novice mage Grann asked him curiously.

He always felt that Gobert was hiding something.

"Sigh! It's no use talking to you!" Gobert sighed.

He didn't say it before, and now he's even less likely to say it.

Please, that was high-level mage experience that cost 1 magic gold coin.

Whether it was a scam or not, it was all taught to him by a high-ranking monk for a fee.

Although he hadn't signed any contract prohibiting disclosure, he didn't dare to tell anyone, as it was quite taboo.

Having witnessed Moran's strength, he dared not offend her even more.

Considering how much she loved money, Gobert thought for a moment and said:
"The reason why Lady Moran became a wild mage is because she has her own principles, at least that's what she told me."

If you want to know, save up a magic coin and go ask her for advice on learning magic. As long as you bring the coin, she should be happy to tell you.

He can't always be the only one having trouble, can he?

"You can ask her for magical advice for just one magic coin?" Grann exclaimed in surprise, "That's incredibly generous!"

The monks praised Moran's kindness, already having a good impression of him, and now they admired him even more.

For just one magic coin, you can receive magical instruction from a high-level mage—it's practically impossible to find such a thing.

"I still have one magic coin I haven't spent! When we stop to camp later, I'll go find Lord Moran!" Grann excitedly pulled a magic coin out from the sole of his shoe.

"Let's go together!" Another novice mage rummaged in his clothes for a while and also pulled out a magic coin.

Even the magic apprentices had each saved up a magic coin, and they hadn't spent it even after selling their carriages.

"Wait, didn't you all run out of money and that's why you temporarily borrowed from me?" Gobert said angrily.

Having traveled with Gobert all the way, the mages knew he wasn't a stingy person, which is why they dared to reveal themselves now.

"This is the only one left."

"Keep it as a backup!"

"This is a truly rare opportunity!"

……

"Alright! Go ahead and ask. I hope you won't regret it later," Gobert said with mixed feelings.

"How can it be!"

During their brief midday rest and lunch break, the mages took the magic coins and went to find Moran.

Moran was surprised by this unexpected windfall; this was money that even mind-reading couldn't detect!

What could she say? Of course, she happily shared her magical insights with them!

Gobert watched from afar as the mages' expressions shifted from anticipation to doubt to skepticism, and finally to resigned acceptance, even self-doubt—a mirror image of his own past. Suddenly, he felt much better.

"Hmph! Serves you right for having money and then coming to me to borrow it!"

(End of this chapter)