Words of Power

Returning to Castleton City by ship, Roy hurried without pause to the Magic Guild in the Upper District. As he entered the guild to ask around, saw magic apprentices in robes coming and going, smelled the fragrance of magic herbs permeating the room, and listened to apprentices haggling with shopkeepers, Roy felt somewhat dazed. Thinking about it, he had actually been away from Elf Academy for several years.

Walking up the stairs, Roy held the Teleportation Pass given to him by Great Mage Greimus. Even when he encountered magical guards, he passed through without obstruction.

The Teleportation Hall was located on the top floor of the Magic Guild's Mage Tower. Following the route he remembered, Roy strode inside.

A mage approached and reached out to stop Roy.

"Kid, where are you going?"

Roy handed over the Teleportation Pass in his hand and said, "Moyobamba."

Seeing the Teleportation Pass in Roy's hand, the teleportation mage carefully verified its authenticity. When he saw Greimus's signature on it, he gave Roy a surprised look before saying, "The recommender on this Teleportation Pass is Great Mage Greimus. You two are...?"

"Great Mage Greimus is my friend. We fought side by side in the Dark Land," Roy answered.

The mage placed his right hand over his left shoulder...

This was a courtesy among mages.

Only when a mage wished to show respect to another would he make such a gesture.

Roy hesitated. He felt that he was no longer a priest and that a priest's etiquette was no longer suitable for him. After considering it, he gave a military salute instead.

When they had parted, Greimus had told Roy that as long as he held this magic pass, he could travel to any Elf City with a Teleportation Portal.

Great Mage Greimus was Roy's recommender,