1276 Summon 2 (1/2)

Maria shifted her head over. She had an oval face and white skin. It was just that her eyes were a little small; this was caused by nearsightedness from reading and studying. Her small eyes ruined her overall appearance, channeling an aura of reservedness.

”I'm back for a matter. Father, why did you head out? I made my way back to inform you of an important matter!” She spoke with seriousness and let go of the watering can in her hands. Kevin noticed that watering pot had run out of water for a long time, yet she did not realize this. It was obvious the matter for which she returned was important.

”What is it, you say?” His mutter hid a few syllables and released a still boundary around to prevent any leakage of sound.

The half transparent membrane slowly spread out, enveloping over the both of them. The noise from the outside world was completely isolated while the voices inside wouldn't be able to make their way out.

Maria looked at Kevin gravely.

”Father, do not accept the badge from the Dragon Alliance Treaty of the empire! Do not ever!”

Dragon Alliance Treaty? Badge? Kevin was stunned. First, he received an advice from Selena and his daughter came from afar to warn him.

Even a silly person like Kevin would know something was wrong.

He was about to surprise his daughter with the badge he clenched behind his back. Hearing this, he simply couldn't whip it out.

”Why?” He struggled to calm down and asked in a low tone.

”Those who held the badges distributed this time have the obligation to participate in war and required to go into battle!” Maria answered in solemnity, ”These badges could definitely summon the drags, but they too are obligated to join the battle.”

”Battle? Against the Black Streak Empire?” Kevin felt his throat going dry. He had some prediction that he had to pay a price as every want needed to be obtained by sacrifice. He just didn't think that this badge would require him to pay such a high price.

”Yes, the moment of your acceptance of the badge and signing your own name would automatically count as signing an agreement to participate the war against Black Streak Empire. Our Deladia Empire is located at the juncture between the North and South. We must first take care of the Black Streak Empire separated in the middle in order to seize the rich soil of the South. This is a war that could destroy an empire; it not a child's play!” His daughter, Maria solemnly declared.

”This is news gathered from mother. She specifically came to warn me from receiving that badge. Only those wizards who have no more hope would gamble by accepting the badge.”

Looking at Maria's concerned face, Kevin felt lumps up his throat. He didn't know how to tell his daughter that everything was too late.

He knew what he was made of. He was only a wizard who thrived through wizardry potions. If he could depend on his accumulated savings on selling potions to summon dragons a couple of times, then if he were to stand in battle his death would almost be inevitable.

He had never actually battled anyone before. He was a purely academic wizard.

The badge was already in his hands. This meant that the deed was sealed.

Kevin tightened his grip on the badge. He felt helpless and depressed.

Compared to the resources on his mother's side, he was only a regular little Level Four wizard. He possessed no strong connections and could not provide his daughter with enough assistance.

As for her mother, she would often bring her to gatherings of those young nobles, receive advice from other Great Wizards, and travel abroad to other wizard organizations for study exchanges.

This was how his daughter came about to be a Level Four wizard at a young age, entering the Moon Trace Watchers and becoming a genius elite that was nurtured with importance.

Seeing her father's expression, Maria sensed something amiss. She immediately became nervous.

”Don't tell me, father, you...!”

Kevin took a deep breath in and looked into his daughter's worried eyes. In the end, he nodded.

”I have already accepted the badge...”

These words had Maria's heart sink deep but more so was sorrow. As a wizard, she had already considered the worst case scenario before her arrival.

”It... It's okay. Don't you still have me? Don't worry, father. I have arranged everything.”

”Arranged? What arrangement?” Kevin was stumped. He didn't think that his daughter could be this calm.

Wars against the Black Streak Empire had been known to always lead to major losses. Joining the battle, even if he was a wizard, the chances of him returning was only estimated at one in four.

Maria drew a deep breath in and regained her composure.

”Don't worry, I have upgraded to a Level Four battle wizard!” She extended her arm to grab Kevin's hand. ”This time, I will protect you!!”

Gazing at Kevin's hesitation, he quickly took out a small round black rock.

”Look, this is the proof of my drop out. I have discontinued my studies. You need not worry about my studies. I have taken care of everything...”

Smack!

A clear and crisp sound was heard.

Kevin's hand was raised up high. He gazed at his daughter in sorrow, pain, and disappointment.

”Did I say I need your help?! Who told you to drop out! Who told you to drop out! Huh!?”