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Yulian, who had come out of the hotel, was a bit depressed.
He never dreamed that Emilia's family's kidnapping wasn't a kidnapping but a disappearance, and the disappearance wasn't a disappearance but a deception.
According to Baron Corist's family, someone quietly came to their door and told them that the nobles in the city weren't planning to let them go, so they had specially come to save them.
Taking advantage of the night, they were led secretly all the way to this hotel, given a sum of money, and told that they would be sent away from the Holy Capital once there was news.
The key was that the identity of the person who came was unknown, and Baron Corist's family said they believed everything.
This point was where Yulian felt most speechless.
Two suspicious points.
First, who could possibly avoid the eyes and ears of the City Lord's Mansion?
Emilia could even stroll around the streets openly.
Second, since they had gone this far, why was it a fake kidnapping?
Wouldn't it be more beneficial to turn the fake into reality?
"I really don't understand."
Yulian didn't understand the thought processes of people who played power games and palace intrigue at all.
After simply returning to the City Lord's Mansion to report the situation, Yulian planned to get on with his own business.
Playing with the "Holy" token in his hand, Yulian came to the Mage Guild in the Holy Capital.
Unlike the major cities in the north, the Holy Capital's city barrier was controlled by them.
And they just happened to follow the City Lord's orders.
"Check the barrier?"
The Mage guarding the barrier control room looked at Yulian with a puzzled expression.
However, the next second, after seeing the token in Yulian's hand, he obediently moved aside and opened the heavy stone door.
"Click-Clang!"
In the dimly lit stone room, Magic patterns were carved into the marble floor.
A fluorescent blue light emanated from the Magic patterns, illuminating the stone room.
"Sir, please do not touch the Magic array inside the control room!"
The Mage peeked into the room from the doorway, reminding him with concern.
Yulian waved his hand, indicating he was fine.
He then quietly began studying the Magic array.
The work of the Great Mage Flamme, the masterpiece of that legendary genius—the Sigil Barrier.
Compared to barriers simply constructed by magic users using mana, this kind of barrier was undoubtedly more powerful.
Understanding its structure is extremely beneficial, whether for learning or breaking it!
Complex runes, shimmering with a fluorescent blue light, shone in Yulian's eyes.
Stroke by stroke, Yulian was carefully engraving them in his memory.
The Mage at the doorway quietly peeked in, observing Yulian.
Yulian had been inside for a while.
Because it was peacetime, the importance placed on the barrier had significantly decreased.
Rarely did a Mage responsible for inspection check so carefully.
But the barrier was the top priority for a city!
How could it not be taken seriously!
A trace of respect flashed in Vernick's eyes as he looked at Yulian.
Unlike those magic users who were greedy for vanity and selfish!
The person before him was a true Mage Sir who cared about the country and its people!
Finally done.
Yulian's eyes showed fatigue.
The complexity of the barrier exceeded his imagination; analyzing it on the spot was completely impossible.
Just remembering it took Yulian a lot of effort.
Fortunately, he had the divine skill "Remember After Three Reads" that Lilian had given him, which was comparable to "Photographic Memory".
Only then did Yulian manage to remember it.
"You are...?"
Yulian had just breathed a sigh of relief the previous second, and the next second he saw the Mage staring intently at him.
He hadn't been exposed, had he?
He hadn't done anything yet!
"Sir, you've worked hard!"
Vernick clenched his right fist and placed it on his chest, his eyes full of respect.
Uh...
This...
What the...!
So inexplicable, you scared me...
Yulian's guilt lasted less than three seconds. After perfunctorily saying "It's my duty," he quickly left the Mage Guild.
To be honest, Yulian was still quite worried that Dragufil would know he had been here.
But having finally gotten a chance to see the true form of barrier Magic, how could Yulian give up?
Old rule, if he was discovered and something happened, he would just run away!
Sir is truly dedicated, just finished here and already rushing to the next location!
Looking at Yulian's hurried retreating figure, Vernick felt his eyes warm up.
He fell into deep self-reproach for slacking off in his daily work.
Yulian didn't know these twists and turns, nor did he know that a Mage who was originally just a doorman would study Magic diligently because of him.
Yulian only knew that he seemed to have forgotten to collect Frieren's gold coins for this month.
So Yulian sheepishly ran back to the City Lord's Mansion, and only after getting the gold coins did he breathe a sigh of relief and walk into Alice's Dessert Shop.
Stepping into [Alice's Dessert Shop], a sweet, intoxicating fragrance, like that of a secluded orchid, wafted over.
Yulian, feeling greedy, couldn't help but lick the corner of his mouth.
Last time, Yulian didn't order much because he was worried the desserts were too expensive, and Frieren even snatched a piece of Honey Cake from him, so he didn't get to eat his fill at all.
This time, he came alone, so naturally, he had to eat to his heart's content.
=ω=
"Waiter, I'd like to order."
This time, his seat was by the stairs.
Perhaps because it was getting close to evening, the dessert shop was doing very well today.
The window seats were filled with noble Misses exuding youthful energy.
"Sir, please speak."
A girl in a long maid dress stood beside Yulian, holding a small notebook and bending slightly at the waist, asking gently. Even the menu on the table was carefully straightened and placed in front of Yulian by her.
Excellent service!
=ω=
Yulian silently gave a thumbs-up and scanned the menu with his eyes.
[Fruit Tart: 6 Silver Coins]
[Almond Frosting Cake: 4 Silver Coins]
[Jam Omelet: 2 Silver Coins]
[Candied Fruits: 3 Silver Coins]
[Cheese Biscuits: 3 Silver Coins]
[Black Kur Pudding: 3 Silver Coins]
[Fresh Milk: 2 Silver Coins]
[Watermelon Juice: 1 Silver Coin]
[Vanilla Ice Cream: 3 Silver Coins]
...
[Honey Cake: 4 Silver Coins]
[Nuts: 4 Silver Coins]
[Fruit Kumquat Fruit Tea: 4 Silver Coins]
Compared to last time, Yulian carefully noticed that there was an extra "Fruit Kumquat Fruit Tea," without a doubt.
As everyone knows, new items at generally good shops are always very delicious!
Yulian decisively ordered it.
"One Fruit Kumquat Fruit Tea, one Honey Cake, one Black Kur Pudding to eat here."
"Also one Black Kur Pudding, four Fruit Kumquat Fruit Teas to go, two Honey Cakes... ten Fruit and Vegetable Gift Packs to go."
"Waiter, check please."
A handsome male voice rang out, and Yulian, who was still busy ordering, was slightly taken aback.
Turning his head to look at the counter, he saw a man in a white shirt taking out his wallet and paying.
"Sir?"
The waitress also tilted her head and followed Yulian's gaze.
Perhaps sensing Yulian's gaze, the man inexplicably turned back to look at Yulian.
At this glance, the man visibly stiffened for a moment.
"We... know each other?"
Yulian asked uncertainly.
"Ding dong~"
The man didn't speak, but after throwing down a few gold coins, he quickly ran downstairs.
Something's fishy.
Yulian rubbed his chin, his expression serious.
This man is typically guilty!
But being guilty when facing him, that was the strangest point!
"Vivienne, is that customer this Sir's friend?"
The girl at the counter was a bit annoyed.
The one called Vivienne was the long blue-haired waitress girl beside Yulian.
"We know each other."
"He owes me money."
Yulian's eyes were serious, and he finished answering before Vivienne could speak...
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