Time travel game, starting from Kingdom Come: Deliverance

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No place in Faerûn is safe. Those who dare to travel alone are generally skilled. Those without skills may be captured by goblins and become their dinner just a few miles from the village gate.

For a woman to travel a long distance and arrive at her destination safely, there are only two possibilities.

One possibility is that she is very powerful.

Another reason is that she is very capable.

"We are hiring. The main job is to sell clocks and colored lights to customers, while also being responsible for various odd jobs in the store. You also need to know how to keep accounts and write, and record which styles sell best."

These are precisely the reasons why it is difficult for Mojiang to recruit people. Being literate means one is not from an ordinary family, let alone being able to do arithmetic and keep accounts.

This requirement effectively shuts out the vast majority of applicants.

"I just saw that the salary and benefits are negotiable."

This is why the cloaked man was still willing to come in and ask questions despite seeing so many requirements in the job posting. With so many requirements, the salary and benefits must be quite outstanding, right?

"Food and lodging are provided, and wages will be paid monthly, tentatively ten gold coins per month. In addition, if you can sell any of the products in the store, I will give you a bonus of one percent for each item sold, and the more you sell, the more bonus you will receive."

After thinking for a moment and confirming that there was nothing to add, Mo Jiang asked, "That's all for now. Is there anything you'd like to add?"

A monthly salary of ten gold coins is an absolute premium; the monthly salary of a typical shop assistant is not even measured in gold coins.

He hired a store manager rather than a shop assistant.

The cloaked figure thought for a moment, then said, "I think I can meet all the requirements from above."

As he spoke, the cloaked figure lowered his hood, revealing long, golden hair, slightly upturned eyes, irises of a clear blue hue, and tiny silver glints floating in his pupils—marks left from long-term exposure to arcane energy.

She reached up and smoothed her wind-blown hair, revealing half of a faded linen hairband on her wrist, with crooked six-pointed stars and some kind of arcane symbol embroidered on the inside.

His right hand unconsciously rubbed the leather spell pouch at his waist, the opening of which was stained with a few dark brown herbal dregs.

Mo Jiang raised an eyebrow slightly, "A mage?"

The girl didn't look very old, and you could tell she was visibly nervous. "I meet your requirements."

A mage suddenly came to apply for a job, and this mage seemed to be of a fairly high level. No matter how you look at it, something seemed wrong.

"Name."

"Serena Silvia".

It seemed that she really needed this job, and Serena actually answered Mo Jiang's question in a accusatory manner.

"Race."

"Humanity."

"age."

"Fifteen."

"Mage level".

"Level 4... Level 4 mage"

Even Mo Jiang was taken aback when he heard this.

Generally speaking, being a mage is a profession that requires a lot of knowledge accumulation. It's not true that the older you are, the stronger you are, but if you are young, your knowledge will definitely not be deep, and your level will not be very high.

But... a fifteen-year-old human level four mage?

On the continent of Faerûn, a fourth-level mage of this age would definitely be considered a genius.

186. In the world of fantasy and martial arts, this would be equivalent to the half-step Qi Refining Great Perfection stage.

Before level 5, the mage class is not capable of standing alone. Only after reaching level 5 and acquiring a specialization, and being able to prepare four low-level spells and two mid-level spells each day, can they occupy an important position in an adventure party.

Only after reaching level 5 will the mage become a main force in the team.

At the same time, being a mage is a very demanding profession; money, books, teachers, and testing grounds are all essential.

In fantasy, the status of mages is similar to that of cultivators in Xianxia (Chinese fantasy) worlds; lacking resources, magic, companions, and land, their progress is slow.

And a fifteen-year-old level four mage...

In the world of fantasy and martial arts, this would be equivalent to a fifteen-year-old at the half-step Great Perfection of Qi Refining, just one step away from Foundation Establishment.

At this age and level, the character's intelligence stat is probably already above 17.

His talent is absolutely genius-level.

A genius of this caliber applying for a job with a monthly salary of ten gold coins in his shop that hasn't even officially opened yet?

What's the difference between this and a gifted child from Tsinghua or Peking University's special program for gifted children saying they're not going to study anymore and going to become a convenience store owner?

There's something wrong here!

Mo Jiang sat up slightly. "Madam, perhaps you could tell me about your troubles. Otherwise, a level four mage wouldn't be looking for a job that only pays ten gold coins a month."

Serena must have a story behind her, but there's no need to worry about whether someone is trying to set her up.

Using a level 4 mage to scam a complete outsider with no connections is a huge waste of resources.

Serena, a mage apprentice. Mage apprentices are not defined by their class level, but by the mage who learns under a mentor. As long as they haven't graduated, they are still apprentices.

This sounds a bit like a university graduate student.

Her mentor, an eighth-level mage, was invited by Neverwinter. The two set off from elsewhere with a caravan, and just as they were about to arrive in Neverwinter, they were attacked by orcs on the outskirts of the forest.

The mentor gave Serena a speed-up scroll, instructing her to meet up with Neverwinter after escaping the battlefield. However, Serena spent several days escaping to Neverwinter, but her mentor did not arrive, nor did she see any familiar faces in the caravan.

Meanwhile, her package was left in the caravan when the attack occurred, and she only had enough money left for a few days' accommodation, so she decided to find a job.

Other jobs were either unsuitable or the pay didn't meet Serena's expectations, so the job posting in Mojiang offered relatively high pay.

"So you didn't communicate with Neverwinter? After all, it was Neverwinter that invited your mentor here; they wouldn't just stand by and do nothing, would they?"

If she were a commoner or a warrior, Neverwinter might not care, but Serena is a mage, and a level four mage at the age of fifteen.

In Faerûn, being a mage is considered a respectable profession, let alone being a top-tier mage among the magic-based professions.

After all, there's a hierarchy of disdain among magic-based classes, and this hierarchy is widely known. Even kids on the street can sing a few lines: "First-class mage, second-class priest, third-class druid, fourth-class warlock, mind warlock isn't even human, just pack them in your bag and hit the road."

Mo Jiang strongly suspected that the rhyme originated from the circle of mages.

In Faerûn, mages are considered to have a higher status than commoners in the eyes of those in power, so Neverwinter is unlikely to ignore Serena.

"The letters from Neverwinter are with my mentor. My mentor has never told me that he knows anyone in Neverwinter. Besides, my package was left in the caravan. I have no evidence to prove that I am my mentor's student."

This is really bad luck.

After hearing the whole story, Mo Jiang's only thought was that this girl's luck was a bit too low.

"Okay, if there are no other questions, what's the earliest you can start work?"

Mo Jiang had no intention of turning away Serena, after all, he didn't want to conduct interviews every day, and it was always better to finalize the employment as soon as possible.

Although he offered a high salary, his requirements were also high. If we refuse this time, it will probably take at least ten days to half a month to find a suitable employee again.

Another very important point is that the other party is a mage.

Mo Jiang happened to want to find out about the job opportunities for mages. Compared to combat professions, the number of people in magic professions is quite small, and mages are even fewer.

As for the monks that Mo Jiang could contact, and who were even interested in answering his questions, then he might have to bend a few more fingers.

"Now you can."

As she said this, Serena clenched her fists. She didn't have much money left, and Mo Jiang's recruitment was undoubtedly a godsend.

While a monthly salary of ten gold coins might not seem like much to a mage, Serena had just arrived in Neverwinter, and finding a job befitting a mage was clearly unlikely.

After all, there are also acquaintances and social circles among mages. Before coming to Mojiang's shop, Serena had already run into several obstacles.

The salary from this job is enough for her to wait for her mentor to arrive.

"There are rooms on the third floor. Go and choose one yourself in a bit." As he spoke, Mo Jiang glanced at Serena's travel-worn appearance and her almost empty hands, then took out ten gold coins and placed them on the table.

"I'll give you an advance of one month's salary. If you need anything or are missing anything, you can buy it yourself. I don't usually stay in the store. Your job for the next few days will be cleaning and selling to customers."

The store opens at 9 a.m. and closes at 5 p.m., working from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

There are samples in the warehouse on the second floor. I've noted down the customer's needs; that's all for now. Any questions?

"No problem." Of course there wouldn't be any problem. Serena decided to solve her food and lodging problems in Neverwinter first, and then slowly think about how to contact her mentor.

After explaining the work arrangements, Mo Jiang paused, then asked hesitantly:

"Also, can you teach magic?"

Serena quickly realized, "Boss, you want to learn magic?"

Serena was not surprised. In fact, the rarity of the mage class made it highly sought after by many.

In the city, Serena's mentor had once offered courses to the children of wealthy merchants and nobles, providing them with introductory instruction in magic.

However, Serena was indeed in charge of the main teaching work. At that time, she was already a level three mage and had enough knowledge to enlighten the children.

“That’s right.” Mo Jiang nodded. “This is a separate job, fifty gold coins a week, and you have to teach at least three classes. What do you think?”

"I have no problem."

Serena was used to this kind of introductory course for mages, but she didn't think highly of Mo Jiang's idea of ​​becoming a mage. There were many people with this idea, but very few of them actually achieved anything or even mastered magic.

Just like calculus, some people can master it at the age of fourteen, while others can never master it in their entire lives.

A monk's knowledge is similar to that of a mathematician; if he doesn't know it, he simply doesn't know it.

187. Mo Jiang's card is clearly a Legendary Warrior card.

Mages are the most skilled users of magic, and they are classified and defined as a profession because of their unique spellcasting methods.

Unlike divine magic that relies on faith, mages and sorcerers rely more on reason to control and unleash mystical energy.

Of course, this isn't absolute, after all, there are classes like the Wild Warlock, which are extremely reliant on luck.

The tradition of studying magic arts is ancient, dating back to the time when mortals first discovered the existence of magic.

The most common arcane traditions in Faerûn are categorized based on schools of magic.

For generations, mages have compiled and categorized thousands of spells, classifying them into eight major schools of thought.

On one hand, an arcane tradition is itself an academy: mage apprentices can study at the Illusion Academy or conduct research in the nearby Enchanting Academy tower.

On the other hand, the schools of thought are more like different factions within the same academy, constantly competing for outstanding apprentices and resources. Even those mages who train apprentices in solitude in secluded towers use the concept of the eight schools as a teaching tool to ensure that apprentices fully grasp the different technical requirements of each school's spells.

The eight major schools are: the School of Protection, the School of Conjuration, the School of Prophecy, the School of Enchantment, the School of Evocation, the School of Illusion, the School of Necromancy, and the School of Transmutation.

Serena's explanation of the mage was almost identical to what Mo Jiang knew. In fact, when it came to some secret information, this visitor from another dimension might know more than the native inhabitants.

So, which school of thought do you belong to?

Serena lowered her head slightly, her voice several octaves lower, "A general-purpose mage, I have knowledge of all eight magic schools."

If Mo Jiang hadn't had such keen senses, he almost wouldn't have heard Serena's reply.

But when he heard the answer, he couldn't help but stare wide-eyed at Serena.

"A general-purpose mage who has mastered all eight magic systems? Did you dump a whole bucket of night-blooming jasmine on your mentor's forehead during lunchtime?"

A monk will always choose one school of thought to specialize in, not for any other reason than simply because human lifespan and energy cannot be devoted to more schools of thought.

Let alone humans, even elves and dragons, who are known for their longevity, rarely invest in the [General] type.

A general-purpose mage, also known as an all-around mage, has the advantage of not having any sectarian conflicts, but the disadvantage is that they no longer have any sect specialization. They can still prepare the same number of spells each day, but they have a lot more spells to choose from.

It's a nightmare for those with decision-making difficulties.

In the game, general-purpose mages are not a particularly good choice, let alone in the official world of Faerûn.

How many levels of favorability do you have with the goddess of magic? How dare you play like this?

The difficulty of becoming an all-rounder in all eight disciplines is many times greater than that of specializing in a single school of thought.

Another very important point is the consumption of money and resources.

Every apprentice who has just started learning magic may dream of mastering all eight magic systems, but a responsible mentor will make the apprentice realize that human lifespan is not enough to forge a glorious path in the universal magic system.

This kind of treatment is probably only given after you report your supervisor for academic fraud or paper fabrication within the industry and the report is successful.

Mo Jiang was about to say something when he suddenly realized that the person in front of him was a fifteen-year-old level four mage.

Moreover, he is a level 4 mage of the general-purpose system at the age of fifteen.