Chapter 46 Young Master, you're too kind!
Chapter 46 Young Master, you're too kind!
A figure dressed in a bright yellow robe walked out from among the thugs.
He is Kevin, the son of the mayor of Silver Town.
His face was grim. He glanced at Rom and Jack, then ignored them completely and walked straight to Elena.
"Elena, why didn't you tell me you were going to Red Dragon City sooner?"
I'm also planning to invite you to my family's estate in a few days to see the newly introduced ice field flowers.
After their argument on the city wall, Elena was quite disappointed with the mayor's son, who was always making unreasonable demands.
She took a small step back, her tone flat:
"I'm going to Red Dragon City with Rom and the others."
This is Professor Cassius's arrangement; I won't be returning to Silver Town anytime soon.
"Go with them?!" Kevin's eyebrows shot up, his face immediately darkened, and he glanced at Romour with hostility.
"You should also work on improving your magical skills, Kevin."
Elena adopted the demeanor of an older sister and earnestly instructed, "Instead of spending your days leisurely in your own mansion."
Kevin's eye twitched, but he knew that continuing to argue here would only make Elena more disgusted.
He took a deep breath, suppressing his displeasure, and forced a nonchalant smile:
"Coincidentally, I had already planned to apply to my father to study at the magic academy in Red Dragon City for a while."
See you in Red Dragon City then.
Having said that, Kevin turned his head, as if he had just noticed Rom and Mu, and smiled:
"Oh, I didn't notice you two were here too."
He looked Luo Mu up and down in his new clothes, and said with a sarcastic smile:
"I suppose you've never seen so many good things in Silver Town, back in a poor, remote place like Blackstone Town where there isn't even a stone-paved road?"
"Since you're here, you're guests. This is my territory. Buy whatever you want, don't be shy, it's on me."
Kevin sneered inwardly.
He wanted to use this condescending, altruistic attitude to severely wound the pride of this country bumpkin.
In his view, these poor, lowly apprentices had the strongest sense of self-respect and would definitely refuse out of spite, making him able to fully enjoy their embarrassment.
Sure enough, Jack, who was standing to the side, heard the insult in the words and clenched his fists in anger, about to retaliate.
However, Romú showed no anger whatsoever; instead, he smiled warmly.
"Oh, thank you very much, Mr. Kevin."
Rom turned to Jack and solemnly ordered, "Jack, did you hear that? Pick whatever you want, don't try to save money for our young master Kevin. Go on."
Jack, who had already gripped his staff tightly, was taken aback when he heard Rom's words, and then burst into laughter.
"Alright! Then I won't be polite! Hahaha!"
Jack was born into nobility, so his spending habits were quite sophisticated.
He immediately rubbed his hands together and charged into the market like a wolf.
"Boss! Wrap up this ice silk robe for me, yes, the most expensive one!"
"And this too, the snow lotus potion that increases stamina recovery—I want a dozen!"
"This mithril pendant is quite nice..."
Jack went on a shopping spree at various stalls, specifically picking out expensive clothing, accessories, and medicines to buy in bulk.
It's a pity there are no real estate agents in the Silver Town market, otherwise he would have easily gotten Kevin to buy the shops on these streets.
As Jack carried more and more expensive goods, Rom maintained his calm smile and even nodded politely to Kevin.
At this moment, Kevin's smile had completely frozen, and his back teeth were clenched so tightly they were making a grinding sound.
He had only intended to disgust Luo Mu, but he didn't expect the other party to take advantage of the situation and really treat him like a fool!
Seeing that Jack was about to head into a high-end metal materials store, Kevin finally couldn't hold back any longer.
His face was ashen, and he growled at his entourage behind him, "Pay the bill! Let's go!"
The attendant pulled out a money bag and slammed it heavily onto the stall next to him.
Kevin tossed his robes aside and left the market without looking back.
Jack walked over, picked up the money bag, opened it, and couldn't help but laugh:
"Pshaw! You only give me twenty silver coins?"
"So stingy! I thought Kevin was some rich kid, but I ended up wasting all that money!"
Romulus glanced at Kevin, who was slinking away, and smiled at Elena beside him:
"It seems Kevin is quite frugal in his daily life."
Elena watched Kevin's defeated back and then looked at Rom's smug expression, and finally couldn't help but burst out laughing.
...
At dusk, in the top-floor study of the monk's pavilion.
Cassius met with Romú alone.
At this moment, Cassius had changed into a loose white robe, still maintaining his composed and noble demeanor.
She sat behind a mahogany desk, writing something on a piece of paper with a black swan quill pen.
"Rom, Elena will take care of you along the way to Red Dragon City."
The fortifications in Silver Town need me. I'll come find you in Red Dragon City in a few days.
"Um."
Luo Mu nodded slightly.
He didn't really care; he could just wander around Red Dragon City beforehand.
Cassius stopped writing, folded the completed letter, and put it into an envelope.
Then, she picked up the copper seal on the table, melted the gold sealing wax over the candle flame, and pressed it onto the seal.
She handed the envelope to Rom.
"Once you arrive at the Mage Guild in Red Dragon City, take this letter and go find a person named 'Krom Blueman'."
"He is my closest friend and also a professor at the Dharma Academy."
"In the academy, he can provide you with better help than I can, whether it's in terms of spell materials or access."
"Krom Blue Vine..."
Rom took the envelope and secretly memorized the name.
Indeed, no matter what world you're in, having status, background, and connections makes all the difference.
In the past, using the old man Hamelin's name, I could at most get a few free meals in town...
Haha, the resources in this circle are truly fascinating.
"But, Rom, you must be careful..."
Cassius's tone turned serious.
"Once you arrive in Red Dragon City, you must never mention to anyone that you are 'Hamerin's Apprentice in Blackrock Town'."
Seemingly fearing that Rom might harbor resentment, Cassius added an explanation:
"Don't misunderstand, this is also for your future advancement."
Rom had no questions and simply nodded.
Cassius breathed a sigh of relief at his cooperation and gave him an elegant smile:
Go and get some rest.
You'll set off first thing tomorrow morning. Elena has already prepared all the supplies and vehicles for you.
After Romú left the room.
Cassius went to the window on the terrace.
The cool moon hung in the night sky, its light falling on her.
In moments when no one is around, her composed and noble demeanor completely vanishes, revealing a hint of loneliness.
She stroked the silver bracelet on her wrist, talking to herself.
"Hamerin... what exactly are you going to do?"
"How much longer are you going to keep this from us...?"
Her fingertips traced the inside of the bracelet, where a line of small characters was engraved.
[A gift to my friend Cassius.]
—Leicester.
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