146 After the Figh (2/2)

”What?! That’s… that’s two much, Mr. Evans. How does that work?” Simon’s pitch rose.

”According to the convention, the value of the greatsword, Rock, should be calculated into the whole value as well. I’ll say the sword is about a hundred and forty Thales based on its level.” Lucien explained. Although he did consider keeping the sword to himself, it turned out that the sword was too heavy for Lucien.

”Thank you so much! That’s so generous of you, my lord!” Joanna cut in with a big smile on her face, ”Although I know that we did not really help much, we all need money to receive formal knight training, especially Betty.”

Twenty Thales was for sure a lot of money for them. For Joanna, Simon and Betty, their whole year income was not even close to ten Thales.

Lucien smiled and nodded. After they put the money in their own pockets, Lucien said to them, ”I can teach Betty some knight training skills before we get to Korsor. You two can watch as well.”

On one hand, Lucien appreciated their help, and on the other hand, when the Church questioned them, which was very likely to happen after he killed the baron, the idea that he at least know something about formal knight training could possibly hide his real identity.

”Really!?” Betty was so excited that she almost burst out a scream, ”Thank you so much, Mr. Evans!”

Joanna and Simon were very surprised with Lucien’s generosity. Except for saying ‘thank you’ to Lucien over and over again, they did not know how to express their gratefulness.

Lucien waved his hand, ”I’m actually not a Saint Knight, and not even a noble. I once served a princess, and my power mostly comes from my divine items and magic items granted by the princess, which is not really my power. I hope you three can keep my power as a secret to avoid unnecessary trouble.”

”For sure, Mr. Evans,” they answered.

”Very well.” Lucien nodded and said to them, ”The fight was intense and I need to get some rest now. Do not let anyone disturb me tonight, please, even including you three. I’ll try to recover by tomorrow morning, and tomorrow we’re heading for Wolftown to report to the Church.”

All of the priests here in Fogtown had been turned into husks by Hunt’s necromantic power, so they needed to visit the nearby town to find the priests there.

”Yes, Mr. Evans!” The three guards answered cheerfully.

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The night was getting darker. Lying in the bed in one of the guest rooms in this evil castle, Lucien remained rather calm and thoughtful.

Switching the invitation which Hunt received between his hands back and forth, Lucien was planning something important tonight.

By comparing the invitation in his hand with the one that he saved in his spiritual library provided by Chris, Lucien noticed that the only difference between the two was that there was a small symbol of Reversed Tree of Life on the former invitation, while a black hexagram on the latter one. His guess was that the symbols were corresponding to the identities of the invitees for security concern.

”Black hexagram represents… sorcerer apprentice, and the reversed tree represents a necromancer… Then how can I get in there?” Lucien murmured to himself silently.

In fact, Lucien had a plan in his mind, but the plan was so risky that he could not make up his mind right now.

Also, Lucien was almost certain that the time and location of this gathering would be changed after Hunt’s death, after all, he was a level two necromancer who received formal invitation. And this meant that Lucien needed to find the clues as soon as possible, or he would definitely miss the gathering.

Making another divination with his crystal ball, the result was very blurry and of no help at all.

Lucien’s brows frowned. He knew that he had to take another risk again.

Although it would take the coach more than seven days to get to Korsor from Fogtown if it followed the rugged mountain road, cutting corners through woods and cliffs using a knight’s speed could save a lot of time, and Lucien was confident that he could get to Carendia castle within three hours on his own.

Opening his suitcase, Lucien put on his black robe and then sneaked out of the castle through the window.