Chapter 158 (2/2)

Link nodded and said, “Alright. I have some urgent matters to attend to and have to leave for East Cove Higher Magic Academy immediately.”

He had settled all the matters he wanted to and bade his family goodbye before leaving the mercenary base. The three women naturally sent him off and watched as he boarded the carriage.

With a few kicks of the hooves, the carriage was headed towards the academy.

Lucy watched as the carriage moved further away till it was out of her field of vision. My lord is getting busier; he seems to be always in a hurry.

Her gaze then fell onto Lilith and Molly and she immediately felt better. Link had left his mother and sister in her care, suggesting that he had complete faith in her. Also, this might mean that Link would come back more often in the future.

Lucy then gently urged, “Madame, Miss, please follow me.”

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East Cove Higher Magic Academy

Warter had already reached the entrance of Herrera’s Mage Tower. This was not his first time in the magic academy, however, it was his most nervous one yet.

Before he knocked, he couldn’t help but think, Will there be other merchants who have already approached him? What will I do if he refuses? What if he offers a ridiculous condition?

He was feeling uneasy.

He was usually calm and collected, but the success of this trip was way too important for him

Link’s enchanting skills were top notch, so much so that words could not capture the beauty of his products. He was a true enchanting master, especially when compared to the other enchanters who acquired fame through marketing techniques instead of real skill.

Furthermore, there was a sudden influx of high-quality magic equipment and intricate magic scrolls in the market. All of them had a special magic marking on them. Warter gathered important information from these traits.

This young Magician was at his peak and at the same time, he desperately needed money!

This meant there he would still be crafting a huge amount of magic equipment for sale. If Warter could strike a deal with Link, his Green Leaf Merchant Firm would definitely benefit, and make their name known outside of Hot Springs City. They might even expand their influence outside of the Norton Kingdom and become a threat to the merchants of the Southern Free Trade Alliance.

He was naturally nervous in the face of such a huge opportunity.

After three whole minutes of apprehension standing at the entrance, he took a deep breath and gently knocked on the tower door.

He made sure the sound was light. He knew that all the Magician’s Apprentices were arrogant and did not like to be disturbed.

After a few seconds, the door opened. A beautiful and cheerful little girl stood behind the door and stared at him curiously. She asked, “You are…?”

Warter had seen many people in his life, but it was his first time seeing such an exquisite little girl. It took him a moment before he replied, “Warter. My name is Warter and I am in charge of a merchant firm. It is called the Green Leaf Merchant Firm and I am here to look for Magician Link.”

“Looking for my master?” The little girl was Rylai. She frowned slightly upon hearing Warter’s words and shook her head. “That is really unfortunate. My master is not in at the moment.”

“Ah…” Warter was disappointed. However, he still had not given up all hope, “Can you tell me where he went?”

The little girl was vigilant and replied immediately, “That is not possible.”

Her master had many enemies. That was why Auntie Moira repeatedly reminded her that she should never inform others about her master’s whereabouts, especially to outsiders.

Warter looked at the little girl’s determined expression and knew that he could no longer get any information from her. If he were in Hot Springs City, he might be able to exchange some information using gold coins. However, his wealth was nothing in the magic academy. All the Magicians here would merely look down on him and continue on with their daily tasks. He was already fortunate to be able to hold such a long conversation with this girl.

Warter’s heart sank. He thought that he had found a huge opportunity, but it did not work out in the end. He couldn’t help but sigh from the disappointment.

“Thank you.” Warter was prepared to wait at the entrance of the academy until Link returned. He would not let this be a wasted trip. To his surprise, he saw a black-haired young man walking towards him the moment he turned around.

At the same time, the voice of the little girl rang from behind, “Master, you are back so early this time! Didn’t you say it was going to take half a month?”

That person was none other than Link.