Chapter 33: Dragon Strength (1/2)
Chapter 33: Dragon Strength
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Marvin parted with Lola outside River Shore City.
He wanted to give Lola a chance to change because she displayed some talent.
Even if she was a swindler, she might become useful with a bit of training.
Someday in the future, Marvin might not be able to everything himself; he might need some talented people to help him manage his territory. And Lola had this kind of aptitude.
Even if Lola took the money and ran, Marvin’s losses would only be a bit of money.
And if Lola brought back good intel from Jewel Bay, then she would have passed Marvin’s first test.
At that time, White River Valley should already have returned to Marvin’s hands.
‘Don’t disappoint me.’
Marvin looked at the girl’s figure disappearing into the woods. He then finally took off his mask before walking into the city.
...
River Shore City seemed as peaceful as usual.
But this calm was only a camouflage. While Marvin was walking down the streets, he could see the fear and worry in the eyes of the civilians.
There were a lot more soldiers patrolling. When he was going through the city gate defenses, they asked more questions than usual.
After all, the news of the legendary wizard Anthony had already spread through the East Coast.
This powerful person whose strength was protecting the peace of East Coast all along. The people hadn’t even finished mourning their protector’s disappearance when the Twin Snakes Cult people came out and did something ruthless.
They used a small village as a blood sacrifice.
Women, old people, youths… They were all skinned to make a skin kite that was hung outside the village.
Even if that was in the vicinity of Sail Boat City and far from Jewel Bay, people were still afraid.
After being suppressed for many years, the Twin Snakes Cult was finally unable to hold back their ambitions.
And the worst part was that rumors about wizards beginning to lose magic power began spreading in the streets. The diviners were already unable to use magic.
The fact that Miller’s family slaughter, which was the talk of the town, had not been solved was clear proof.
The City Lord hadn’t shown his face in a while and neither had the wizard regiment’s chief. The City Hall could only send more patrols.
These patrols could appease the civilians for the time being.
But they couldn’t stop the attacks of the Twin Snakes and other evil followers.
River Shore City and even the entire East Coast were in an unstable situation. It was said that all kinds of thieves’ silhouettes could be seen on the main road.
This was a warning sign of the chaos that would fall across this world..
Marvin was walking in the street, as chill winds were blowing around. He couldn’t help but pull on his clothes, and walk with steady steps.
...
Ranger Guild.
A young man covered in dust and wearing a mask came in.
A few employees took a glance a him from their counter, before losing interest.
This guy seemed to be just a 1st rank ranger, so it shouldn’t be important business.
But surprisingly, that guy quickly walked to one counter and knocked on the small table.
”I need an appraiser,” Marvin said in a rough voice.
The sleepy girl behind the counter yawned, ”What do you need appraised? I’m also an appraiser, and I quickly reached advanced appraiser level.”
”You won’t be able to.” Marvin shook his head, ”I need a master level appraiser.”
”What?” The girl was startled.
‘Master level? What kind of thing need a master level appraiser to personally identify it?’
She looked at Marvin suspiciously, ”Are you sure? I can identify some things.”
”It’s related to ancient goblin knowledge, and also compound potion knowledge.” Marvin went straight to the point.
The girl suddenly froze in place.
She hadn’t mastered these two types of knowledge.
Only master level appraisers had the chance to know about those two.
”Please wait a moment. Our guild only has one master level appraiser.” The girl added, somewhat embarrassed, ”But he is sleeping at the moment...”
”No worries, I can wait.” Marvin picked a place to sit.
The girl curiously checked him out and couldn’t help but ask, ”Do you know the fees of a master level appraiser?”
Marvin nodded, ”500 silvers.”
”You really have that much money!”