Chapter 86: Orens Worries (1/2)
When Arthur left Master Ronin's place, he headed toward a restaurant instead of going home. It was a high-class restaurant, but he could afford it with his current wealth.
On a side note, it was a lot. He had already procured a million dollars from selling his artifacts. Each of his Protection Armors was sold for thirty thousand. While his Fire-Swords were sold for fifty thousand. His ability was a money-printing machine. However, he had stopped selling the artifacts since he didn't want the market to overflow with them.
However, their life remained the same except for their grocery and outfits. Arthur made sure his clothes weren't extravagant, yet not shabby. He wore a plain grey t-shirt and blue jeans most of the time. Arthur had to explain that they couldn't pay their debt yet or move to a better house before they were able to understand what happened to his father. His mom and brother agreed.
As he walked in, the receptionist seemed awkward as she explained that he needed a reservation to eat in this restaurant. It seems she had misjudged him based on his clothing that wasn't fit for the restaurant's atmosphere.
”Arthur Silvera, check it.” Arthur furrowed his brows at her and the receptionist started checking the list. After finding his name, her eyes turned round as she started apologizing. Arthur waved it off and the receptionist guided him to the VIP table on a raised platform than the rest and a view showing the whole city.
”Pft, you know how to pick your clothing.” Emma laughed when she saw him coming and Arthur's brow twitched.
”Are you mocking me?” He asked as he pulled the chair without waiting for the receptionist to do so, making her even more awkward before she hurriedly left.
”Not at all, I like simplicity. Wish I could do the same,” Emma said, seeming slightly ruthful that she had to wear a dress.
”Then why didn't you?” Arthur asked, studying her simple, yet elegant, black dress. It was then that he felt slightly alienated by his simple clothing. However, he didn't care.
”Mm, my butler wouldn't allow me.”
”Oh… Lives of daughters from wealthy families are sure rough.”
”Hahaha, they are! We need to mind this and mind that, I'm sick of it. That's why I'm excited to leave this city next week!” Emma's face was dyed with excitement, making Arthur's heart also beat a bit faster at the notion of leaving.
”What day are we leaving?”
”Tuesday, if nothing happens.”
”I thought the Runes Apprentice Cup starts on Friday?”
”Yeah, but we'll spend a few days in our workshop in the capital. You'll get to see how my family works since you'll be representing us.”
”And your family just agreed?” Arthur asked, slightly nervous that her family might realize his runes were different.
”Yeah, they did after I convinced them. It was hard to do so without you giving me any of your works.”
”I was kind of busy, sorry.”
”Mm, that busy?” Emma perked her lips as she went into deep pondering. After a while, the waiter came and they ordered the best course meal the restaurant had. ”Since I was the one who asked for us to meet, I'll be paying.” Arthur simply nodded at her words.
”What is it that you wanted to talk about in person?” Arthur asked after he remembered her message. When Emma heard this, her face got a little more serious.
”It's about your work. I've seen it in the association. It's also the reason I asked to sponsor your participation.” Emma's tone was grave, making Arthur slightly shift in his seat. ”I don't know how much time you've been working on that rune, but it was beautiful. I could sense the mana in it. It was almost alive.” Her words were still in a grave tone, but they held admiration.
”I don't have a way to prove that I'm trustworthy yet,” She said while leaning back and sighing. ”But I do wish for my benefit. If we work together, I don't think there's a limit for how far we can go.” She said, slightly expectant.
”What are you saying?”