Chapter 2, Welcome to Baldur's Gate

Sadly, in today's ruling council of Baldur's Gate, the majority are precisely such old-timers, all of whom have heard rumors of Gast's connections with demons. Therefore, William Gast feels that Lu Yuan is obstructing his path, which naturally breeds an extraordinary loathing.

His cousin has beautiful golden hair, a handsome face, and a tall stature. He smiles at people before speaking, revealing eight shining teeth. Unfortunately, that mouth is now spewing venom, "Wow, the child of the devil is truly fortunate. To be honest, I really envy your luck in always escaping death.

Of course, since you feel that I have tarnished your reputation, wouldn't it be fine to let me leave? I can go be my blacksmith, and you can go be your legislator, isn't that good?" Lu Yuan said somewhat irritably, as the newly acquired memories filled him with a strong sense of humiliation regarding his current life

"Forget it," Lu Yuan said, waving his hand. "It doesn't matter anymore, because I have already decided to leave"

"What does it mean?" Lu Yuan said with confusion

Why do dreams feel so real? Lu Yuan lay in bed, tracing an imaginary right triangle with his finger, and then easily performed a calculation using the Pythagorean theorem. Such knowledge is not something even a novice mage would possess; it is not something an apprentice like him should have access to. He is merely an apprentice blacksmith, who later became a mage's apprentice through a relative. To put it simply, he only knows a few tricks and has never had the opportunity to grasp such profound magical knowledge. He is merely an apprentice blacksmith, who later became a mage's apprentice through a relative. To put it simply, he only knows a few tricks and has never had the opportunity to grasp such profound magical knowledge.

After drinking the medicinal potion brought by William, Lu Yuan fell into a deep sleep

He appears to be extremely caring towards Lu Yuan, arranging work and accommodation for him, and often guiding him in front of others. Everyone knows that William Gaster has a beloved cousin. However, since it is said to be on the surface, it naturally differs from the actual situation. In reality, Lu Yuan has heard William Gaster curse his appearance more than once, and even directly curse him to his face.

As the bells toll, one clock tower after another responds, the prolonged chime reverberating above the city

Lu Yuan possesses the authentic appearance of a Karatu person, with black eyes, black hair, and yellow skin, embodying the standard features of a Chinese individual. This appearance has earned him a notorious title in Sword Bay—"Son of the Demon"

Lu Yuan's apprenticeship status was obtained with the assistance of his cousin, William Gaster

Lu Yuan collapsed weakly onto the bed

In this world, magic is divided into nine tiers, from shallow to deep. Those who can cast first-tier spells are referred to as official mages, or first-level mages. After mastering first-tier spells, one becomes a second-level mage and can proceed to study the next tier of magic. The character level of a mage can be classified into 20 levels; exceeding level 20 will lead to legendary status. Before reaching level 20, one can master an additional tier of spells every two levels, up to level 18. After level 18 and before reaching legendary status, only the number of spells that can be cast increases, while the tier of spells is capped at nine. This is stipulated by the mysterious lady, the mother of magic, the magic web, and the goddess of spell mastery, Lady Misra.

Suddenly, Lu Yuan sprang up, almost hitting the wooden ceiling of the attic.

Lu Yuan took two years to cast the "Mage Hand" spell, and his innate talent can be considered among the lowest among wizards, making the possibility of becoming a formal wizard extremely slim. This once plunged him into despair after he became an apprentice. As an apprentice, the number of tricks listed as "must-master" was not many. These included the illumination spell used to "charge" magical lamps, the "Frost Ray" and "Acid Splash" for potion-making, the "Mage Hand" for life-saving during potion preparation, and the "Repair" spell for cleaning up after an explosion. The illumination spell used to "charge" magical lamps, the "Frost Ray" and "Acid Splash" for potion-making, the "Mage Hand" for life-saving during potion preparation, and the "Repair" spell for cleaning up after an explosion.

Bread! Freshly baked rye bread! Someone is calling out under the window, thumping the newly baked loaves into a wicker basket, scattering some crumbs, while some loaves crack open, releasing a sweet aroma that fills the attic

William picked up the book and stood up, saying meaningfully, "Every great figure needs to have a weakness that can be attacked"

But he did not want to give up. Lu Yuan knew he was very talented! He even felt that he might be a genius. His body had always been very agile, and a long career as a blacksmith had also given him a very strong physique. He had an astonishing memory, able to remember any story after hearing it just once. Before his father, that Karatu man, left, as if he knew he would not return, he imparted to the young Lu Yuan a set of meditation secrets and a spell he could cast called "Mage Hand".

Oh, Omniscient and Omnipotent one, why do you care about a small person like me?

William took out a soft-covered book and leaned by the window to read. This could be considered a fixed performance routine

His Excellency Tom Leville will arrive in the afternoon, please prepare the taxes accordingly. His Excellency Tom Leville will arrive in the afternoon, please everyone... A young town crier, dressed in a black and white coated outfit and wearing pointed boots, shook a bell and loudly announced the notice as he ran across the street

A wave of itching comes from my head, tomorrow, will it get better?

This is very bad

Do you want to leave

He dreamed that he was born in a small village, attending classes during the day and herding cattle in the afternoon. For some inexplicable reason, he was forced to attend school for over a decade, with exams every few months; failing to perform well would lead to a fate that was utterly miserable. ... Eventually, he managed to gain admission to a prestigious university, got a job, married, saw his parents pass away, received promotions, and had a young secretary. Just as he was preparing to seek a second spring in his life, he woke up ...

His true past, the life of the boy named Lu Yuan, is like a giant stone submerged in a pond, impossible to retrieve no matter how hard he tries. The memories are disjointed and fragmented, as if separated by decades, and he struggles and anxiously pieces them together.

He first expressed his affection in a voice loud enough for the neighbors to hear clearly, and then he leisurely ascended to the attic

Who am I? I ... ... I am ... ...

Do you want to know

The cheerful chirping of birds, falling from the large poplar branches, flying past the narrow window of the attic, and tapping against Lu Yuan's ears

Circles, trapezoids, cubes, polyhedra... The calculations become increasingly complex, and those things known as "geometry" are etched deeply in one's mind. Thinking of Master Habasser, who spent several years calculating the surge model, Lu Yuan felt a chill run down his spine. If Habasser knew that he possessed such knowledge, the outcome could truly be unpredictable. He might be summoned to serve as an assistant, he might be imprisoned as a spy, or most likely, he would be drained of his knowledge and then eliminated.

For example, the alchemical work that Lu Yuan is engaged in is commonly referred to as magical potions

Alright

Lu Yuan is always getting hurt

Randomly tossing two bottles of purple potion by the bedside, "Don't bother me, I'll leave in a quarter of an hour!"

Lu Yuan felt that he had a dream, an exceedingly long dream

I must know

Magical extracts are often uncertain products. From a chemical perspective, they are substances with unclear components, concentrations, and properties. During the final step of potion-making, known as "mixing," there is over a 10% chance of failure and a 5% chance of causing a severe explosion. Therefore, this step is usually carried out by apprentices in a heavy and simple basement. This step is typically performed by apprentices in a heavy and simple basement due to the over 10% chance of failure and 5% chance of causing a severe explosion during the final step of potion-making, known as "mixing."

"So you do care!" William shook his head, "You are always so dazed and confused; I thought you had turned into a blockhead from all that blacksmithing. Since you don't like me joking about your appearance, I won't mention it again. Forget about those terms like 'child of the devil'; they were just a joke. If it bothers you, I can even apologize."

This is no longer knowledge of magic; it is broader and more comprehensive than magic. However, it is entirely unrelated to magical power; this is called science

William pressed the book down on the table, thought for a moment, and said, "Do you know about Anta Silvershield? He is one of the dukes of Baldur's Gate, the most powerful among the few individuals with the highest authority. Just two years ago, Anta Silvershield's youngest daughter, Lier Silvershield, was kidnapped and brutally murdered during the negotiations. After the incident, the furious Duke Anta Silvershield purged the entire lower city, resulting in the hanging of over fifty criminals, the downfall of four influential figures, and the involvement of thirteen Flamefist officers. This incident caused a tremendous uproar and even completely altered the political landscape of Baldur's Gate."

"Why don't you just kick me out directly? I think finding a reasonable excuse would be no difficulty at all for you," Lu Yuan said.

Looking at the numerous burn scars on his hands and arms, Lu Yuan forced a bitter smile. Having encountered many accidents, he naturally became less concerned. He gently pressed his temples; this massage of the head's blood vessels could slightly alleviate the pain in his head, a piece of knowledge from that dream.

There is no future, no guidance, and constant danger to life. The teacher merely exploits me as a free laborer, and he doesn't even know my name. Now, what reason do I have to continue

He paused for a moment and continued, "Prior to that, the power comparison showed that the Duke was slightly at a disadvantage. After that, the Duke held an absolute advantage!"

Oh? William turned around in surprise. Ever since he was severely punished by William after his first act of rebellion, he had become accustomed to this relatively silent drama. After all, there were no feelings between the two of them. Even his own parents, after sending Lu Yuan away, seemed to have discarded a burden; they had not inquired about him since, except to hasten the sale of his sister's house.

A whole morning has passed, and the fragments have gradually come together, finally revealing some clues about the past

Thus, Lu Yuan, like all children, stubbornly believed that if he mastered this skill, his father would return. Therefore, every day after his mother fell asleep, he secretly practiced meditation. Two years later, he finally manifested the "Mage's Hand." He showed it to his mother, who, after praising him, told him not to let anyone else see it. Little Lu Yuan continued to meditate year after year, practicing the "Mage's Hand" year after year. He showed it to his mother, who, after praising him, told him not to let anyone else see it. Little Lu Yuan continued to meditate year after year, practicing the "Mage's Hand" year after year.

William Gaster is skilled in communication and eager to help others. The youth mage group he organized, "The Blazing Flame," gained an audience with the Duke of Baldur's Gate by providing free equipment repairs for the Flame Fist Mercenary Company. This also allowed him to enter the Duke's sphere of influence, where he is striving to ascend. Here, he is seen as a rising star, and many have high hopes for his future

His cousin William Gaster, aged 20, is a genius seventh-level mage and the pride of his uncle's family

You will not understand. All you need to know is that you 'once' did indeed block my path, but I no longer care about that, and that is sufficient. '' William continued to focus his gaze on the book.

The sudden sound interrupted his memories; it was his beloved and respected cousin, William

Waking from a dream, he slapped his head forcefully, only to be met with a sharp pain. Lu Yuan carefully felt around and discovered that his head was wrapped in thick bandages.

William thought he did not understand, but how could Lu Yuan, who had decades of memories and was bombarded by news every day, possibly not understand? He was precisely William's obvious weakness, attracting malicious attention in ordinary times, and at critical moments, Lu Yuan could be sacrificed to exchange for greater political leverage

It seems to be yet another incident, no wonder no one has come to call me to work

Before becoming a formal mage, as a mage apprentice, one can master some zero-level spells. These spells have a weak magical invocation, minimal effects, and almost no power, and are referred to as "cantrips." They are primarily used for magic apprentices to familiarize themselves with magic, as well as to assess their innate talents and inclinations towards specific schools of magic.

In any case, the survival rate of apprentices is low, and this is a common understanding. The prevailing view is to extract as much as possible before death. However, in order to acquire the mysterious knowledge of magic, magic apprentices must not only work diligently and without complaint but also excel and actively engage in dangerous tasks. Only then is it possible to gain the favor of a formal mage

Since Lady Mystra wove the Weave and organized the chaotic and violent magical energies, it has had an unparalleled impact on the entire world of Faerûn. Wizards can cast spells more conveniently and quickly, and the possibility for ordinary people to become wizards has increased exponentially. Following the classification of magic, divine magic was also divided into nine tiers, granted to the priests by their respective deities. The Weave established the levels of wizards, and other professions in this world, whether they are well-known warriors, rangers, priests, or lesser-known practitioners such as psionic wanderers and warlocks, will compare themselves horizontally based on the levels of wizards, thereby determining their own professional levels accordingly.

Is there also chemistry, physics, algebra, mechanics, electronics ...? ... All-knowing Ouma, are you testing me?

He was born in the small town of Nashkel, south of Baldur's Gate, as the son of a merchant from Calimshan. The man disappeared after returning to the East when he was five years old. His mother, frail and ill, had relied on washing clothes for the miners in Nashkel to earn a little money to raise him. After turning seven, he became an apprentice at a blacksmith's shop, where he learned some decent skills. At the age of twelve, his mother passed away. Before her death, she entrusted him to the care of his uncle's family, after which he was sent to apprentice at a magic shop in Baldur's Gate, which happened three years ago.

From merely being able to move a straw, to grasping a fiery red iron ingot and turning it on the anvil, to manipulating the iron block himself, wielding the hammer through magic... only his father never returned. As he grew up, Lu Yuan gradually understood that many of the Karatu people, after their first long journey away from their homeland, would never leave their hometown again; they became loyal localists. Although he did not wait for his father, he persisted in meditation, as it brought him the only joy of his childhood. As he grew up, Lu Yuan gradually understood that many of the Karatu people, after their first long journey away from their homeland, would never leave their hometown again; they became loyal localists. Although he did not wait for his father, he persisted in meditation, as it brought him the only joy of his childhood.

Nowadays, as more and more Karat people from the distant East appear in the Sword Coast region, the inhabitants of the Sword Coast have come to realize that there are several nations in the East whose people bear such appearances, and their numbers far exceed the total population of the Sword Coast. Furthermore, in the East, the people of the Sword Coast also appear in the guise of Rakshasas. Consequently, people have ceased to associate this appearance with demons, with only a few stubborn old-timers still holding onto such prejudices

"Hmm," William pondered for a moment and said, "This is indeed my oversight... I will try to provide you with a safer environment, where you can also learn something."

He watched as others quickly mastered one trick after another, only able to maintain a stiff expression and feign indifference, while secretly spending nearly ten times the amount of time just to keep up. He had never mentioned this to William or anyone else, which is why William still held some expectations for him. As for his mentor? How could someone who couldn't even pronounce his name possibly assess his qualifications?

Why are you doing this

William Gaster studied under the archmage Ramazith of Baldur's Gate. After becoming a formal mage, he participated in the mage organization serving the "Flame Fist" while also choosing to engage in alchemical work at a witchcraft grocery store. He continuously expanded his influence within the commercial alliance, gathering friends and befriending the powerful, openly proclaiming his ambition to join the council of Baldur's Gate.

He is merely a low-level apprentice, and in a place like a witchcraft grocery store, no one will teach you anything substantial. At most, you will be told a process, followed by repetitive, repetitive, and more repetitive labor; this is what is termed "training." The consequence of the advanced development of alchemy is the gradual lowering of the participation threshold, allowing apprentices to gradually take on tasks that originally required a mage to complete. This is how costs can be further reduced, exploiting the labor of apprentices. The consequence of the advanced development of alchemy is the gradual lowering of the participation threshold, allowing apprentices to gradually take on tasks that originally required a mage to complete. This is how costs can be further reduced, exploiting the labor of apprentices

William has left

Cousin! I heard that you were injured! I have long told you not to conduct those dangerous experiments! Do you know how much your family worries about you!

Why?" William furrowed his brow and put down the book, asking unhappily

I am injured