Chapter 56: The Wandering Wizard
Leon wandered through the bustling streets of the Empire’s city, noting how much it reminded him of Crest, the free city he had become familiar with. Adventurers in their recognizable outfits moved around, and merchants busily peddled their wares on every corner. Even magicians, easily distinguishable in their robes and with staves in hand, were a common sight.
‘So this is what Crest would feel like if it were larger,’ Leon thought, observing the high level of magicians present, some even at the rank of mid-tier sorcery.
"What's your plan?" Kito asked, tugging on Leon’s hair. It seemed like there was no need to hide Kito here; having a familiar around didn’t seem particularly unusual for magicians in the Empire.
"What’s the best way to establish an identity here?"
"You’re a magician, so joining a school is a good idea. Otherwise, being an adventurer seems like the most fitting option for someone like you—wandering around alone before even reaching adulthood is rare."
According to the information Leon had received from Maxius, adventurer passes from the Kingdom’s guild could be renewed here in the Empire.
Leon decided to visit the adventurer’s guild to renew his silver pass. The process went more smoothly than he expected. He raised an eyebrow in curiosity, prompting the guild receptionist to explain with a friendly smile.
"Most independent magicians register as adventurers. It’s not difficult to issue a pass, and it can be useful in many ways."
It wasn’t out of the ordinary, after all.
‘It’s quite different from the Kingdom,’ Leon mused. While magicians and commoners were clearly separated in the Kingdom, here they seemed to coexist more seamlessly.
Since the conversation was flowing, Leon asked another question.
“Is there somewhere I can find a map of the Empire?”