Chapter 61: Beishenliu - Advanced SwordsmanRudeus was nervous, his legs trembling uncontrollably.Clearly, he was afraid of Eris as she was now.Despite being a girl not even ten years old, she killed so decisively, with a stronger psychological tolerance than himself.He still remembered that this situation had occurred because of him.Eris exhaled a breath of stale air, turned around, revealing her snow-white face and white short skirt, both stained with sticky, bright red blood.She had specifically worn this skirt today, but now it was covered in blood, so she could only throw it away when she got back, though she had several identical ones at home."Let's go back!"Eris turned to look at the two.All she wanted now was to go back and rest, and change out of her dirty clothes.Cid nodded and then shook his head.His strange actions left Eris and Rudeus bewildered."You two go back first; I still have something to do."Upon hearing this, Eris simply gazed at Cid with her ruby-red eyes, staring unblinkingly, her meaning unclear."Then I'll stay here too!"Soon, these words escaped her lips."Alright, there's some water in this house; you can clean yourself up."Cid didn't refuse, pointing to a bucket of water placed nearby as he reminded Eris.After speaking, he directly led Rudeus out of the small house.The commotion from the previous battle was not small; fortunately, he had been guarding outside to deal with those who came to investigate, otherwise, there might have been a lot more trouble."Brother Cid, why aren't we going back?"Once outside, Rudeus immediately asked, puzzled.After all, Eris had already been rescued, and to prevent them from having accomplices, they should immediately return to the Boreas Family in Roa City."Because the matter isn't completely resolved yet."Cid responded calmly, some memories he had previously acquired surfacing in his mind.Thomas and his group had already informed the perverted noble about Eris, and the other side had readily agreed to the transaction and even sent people over.This showed how specially important Eris was to them.According to the information in his memory, the people sent by the perverted noble would arrive tomorrow.However, the exact number of people and their strength were all unknown.Thinking of this, Cid looked into the distance, precisely where Ghislaine was hidden.Ghislaine sensed this gaze and immediately understood that she had been exposed; with a flash, she appeared before Cid and Rudeus."Ghislaine?"Rudeus looked at the suddenly appearing brown-skinned beast-person with surprise.Had she been following them all this time?And Brother Cid, his Observation Haki's sensing range was actually this far, while he himself was just a half-baked practitioner."Cid, when did you discover me?"Ghislaine stood still, her eyes calmly gazing at Cid."From the very beginning, naturally."Cid smiled slightly; with the assistance of Observation Haki and the Byakugan, his sensing ability was undoubtedly much stronger than Ghislaine's."I see. But why aren't you planning to go back?"A hint of surprise flashed in Ghislaine's eyes, but it quickly returned to calm, and she immediately asked again.Eris was not here; she should still be in the small house nearby, but since the matter was over, why were they still here?Upon hearing this, Cid directly informed Ghislaine of his next plans."Is that so! Leave the perverted noble's people to me."A fierce glint flashed in Ghislaine's eyes, and she immediately took on the task of dealing with the approaching enemies.She had watched Eris grow up from a young age; their relationship was not like that of ordinary master and disciple, but rather more like that of close family members.If someone was targeting Eris, she naturally had to deal with it."Good."Cid did not refuse; he was pleased with this. Ghislaine was a genuine Sword King, and with her help, it would surely be foolproof."Ghislaine!"Just then, Eris walked out of the house; the bloodstains on her face were mostly washed off, leaving only the dirt on her clothes. The first thing she saw when she came out was Ghislaine's tall figure outside.A look of joy appeared on her snow-white little face, and she quickly came forward."Eris, are you alright?"A slight smile appeared on Ghislaine's usually indifferent face, and she reached out to stroke Eris's head; her slightly damp red long hair felt different from usual, becoming even more silky and smooth."Ghislaine, listen to me! I just..."Next, Eris excitedly recounted her experiences, not at all like a girl who had just been kidnapped.Ghislaine listened quietly, a little surprised by Eris's performance, and at the same time very satisfied with her decisiveness; a swordsman learning Sword God Style should be like this....The night quickly passed, and the warm golden sunlight once again shone upon the earth.Cid had not slept all night; as a perfect being, lack of sleep did not affect his state, and he remained energetic, showing no signs of fatigue.Rudeus and Eris were currently deep in slumber in the house, while Ghislaine was napping with her eyes closed, holding "Hiramon" in her arms.As morning arrived, the people in the small town began to wake up, and the empty streets became a little livelier than at night, fortunately, this was on the outskirts of the town.Otherwise, just by seeing the holes in the walls of the small house, one could surely guess what had happened here.Cid suddenly looked up, his gaze cast into the distance.Because in his Observation Haki's perception, someone was secretly observing from that direction, as if confirming the situation here."Ghislaine."He called softly, and Ghislaine, who had been resting with her eyes closed, immediately stood up, her long, strong thigh muscles tensing, and in an instant, she vanished from her spot."Not good!"The black-clad man who had been secretly observing grimaced and hurriedly drew the sword from his waist to block the incoming slash.Clang!The sound of clashing blades rang out, and the black-clad man felt immense pressure on his arm; his tiger's mouth instantly split open, even the bone cracked, and blood gushed out.His free hand moved quickly, fumbling for something in a pouch hanging from his waist, then forcefully scattering it towards Ghislaine in front of him.Ghislaine's pupils contracted; her rich combat experience immediately guessed his intention, and she quickly closed the eye not covered by the black eye patch, preventing the powder from entering her eyes.Smoke billowed, obscuring the figures of the two, and the black-clad man immediately took advantage of this opportunity to flee into the distance, his legs moving so fast they were almost a blur.At this moment, Ghislaine, with her eyes closed in the thick fog, swung her sword forcefully around her, the powerful and swift swing immediately creating a whooshing sound in the air.A gust of wind scattered the smoke, and the figure of the black-clad man, who was desperately fleeing into the distance, once again appeared in Ghislaine's sight.As a Sword King, it would be a joke if she let an upper-level swordsman escape from her hands.
Chapter 62: Bars Noble, the Perverted Darius"Light Katana!"As the sound rang out, Ghislaine's figure vanished again, and a piercing whoosh filled the air, a fierce gust of wind sweeping through the street.The surrounding pedestrians had long since scattered, not daring to linger.The fleeing man in black looked terrified, cold sweat beading on his forehead, and a stinging sensation on his back—the kind that only appeared when facing mortal danger. He cursed Bab's ancestors eighteen generations back.He had been told there was no danger, just to pick someone up, but instead, he ran into Ghislaine, the Sword King.If he had known Ghislaine was here, he would never have come.With the bones in his right hand already fractured, the man in black stopped and quickly turned around, using his left hand to wield his sword and resist Ghislaine's lightning-fast attack.But it was futile; the sword, along with his body, was cleanly sliced in two. The two halves of his body fell to the ground with a "thud."Some items placed on both sides of the street were swept up by the wind, and the ground where Ghislaine had charged in a straight line showed extensive damage."Damn… you… Bab…"The man in black coughed up a large amount of blood, lying weakly on the ground, his gradually unfocused eyes staring at the clear blue sky, filled with intense resentment.With a swish, Cid quickly arrived beside the man in black, who was about to breathe his last, grabbed his severed upper body with one hand, and ran into a small alley.When he emerged, a thoughtful expression was on his face."This high-level Northern God Style swordsman is indeed connected to the perverted noble who kidnapped Eris."Cid returned to Ghislaine's side and reported the findings."Understood. Let's head back then."Ghislaine nodded calmly. Just as she was about to move, a flurry of hurried footsteps suddenly sounded behind her.Turning around, she saw the guards responsible for the town's security. They were all clad in light silver metal armor, their formation neat and orderly."Lady Ghislaine?"The captain of the guard showed surprise upon seeing Ghislaine.The subsequent events unfolded smoothly. The captain of the guard knew Ghislaine was the lord's subordinate, so he led his team back the way they came.Cid woke Rudeus and Eris, then led them and Ghislaine away from the area, heading back towards the Boreas Residence....…Upon returning to Boreas, Cid immediately separated from Eris and the others, heading to Philip's room to inform him of some news.Inside the quiet room, Cid and Philip sat on expensive sofas."Your actions are a bit different from what we discussed earlier."Philip smiled faintly, his eyes holding an unreadable expression as he looked at Cid."A slight deviation is harmless."Cid shook his head, responding calmly."Indeed. But why didn't you bring the person back?"The person Philip referred to was naturally the one who kidnapped Eris. If the person wasn't brought back, how would they get information? Could it be that he had already handled it?That must be it; otherwise, why wouldn't he bring the person back?"I've already found out who the perverted noble who wanted to buy Eris is."As expected, Cid's words confirmed Philip's guess.Philip's eyes gleamed, and he immediately asked curiously,"Who is it?""The Balus Family.""That's impossible."Philip flatly shook his head, refusing to believe that a mid-level noble would dare to take such action. They weren't even high-level nobles; how could they have such audacity?A mere mid-level noble wouldn't be so foolish as to do such a thing, unless they wanted their family to be annihilated.Cid's lips curved into a smile, and he continued, still smiling."A mid-level noble certainly wouldn't, but there's someone else pulling the strings behind them."Philip's gaze became serious, and a faint suspicion surfaced in his mind, though he was somewhat unwilling to believe it. After all, why would he do such a thing?The Boreas Family was currently on the same side as him."Darius is the one who instigated it."Cid revealed the name of the final mastermind.Philip's face immediately darkened, becoming exceptionally grim.Rumor had it that Darius liked young girls, which might be an undeniable fact, but he actually dared to set his sights on Eris!Was he not afraid of the Boreas Family turning against him in battle?Cid watched Philip, who was deep in thought, and remained silent for a moment, simply sitting quietly on the sofa, waiting for him to process the information.In his previous life, he had seen many netizens' speculations online, and among them was the possibility that Darius was the instigator of Eris's kidnapping.Because Darius's sexual preferences were extremely perverted, favoring beautiful girls whose bodies were not yet fully developed, it was only natural for him to be a suspect.However, the confirmation of this speculation was largely thanks to that man in black.Bang!At that moment, the room's main door was violently pushed open from the outside, slamming against the wall with a booming sound. Sauros stormed in, roaring furiously, looking imposing."What is Darius trying to do?!"Sauros's aura became terrifying, his vigorous face filled with anger, and his handlebar mustache twitched slightly."Father, did you hear everything?"Philip looked towards the door, a wry smile on his lips."Of course!"Sauros roared in response, his voice so deafening it was as if he were speaking into a megaphone right beside one's ear.Philip felt a headache coming on, knowing that this matter might become troublesome.The Boreas Family was in the First Prince's faction, and Darius belonged to the same faction as the family, but now he had done such a thing. How could Sauros not erupt?Philip vigorously rubbed his hair, feeling that his hair volume would decrease over the next period."Cid! Tell me everything in detail!"Sauros turned his gaze to Cid, his voice slightly softer, not like how he treated Philip.Cid did not refuse, providing a brief explanation.This was his original goal: to make the Boreas Family switch factions.He was very interested in Princess Ariel. In the original work, her beauty was described with extreme exaggeration, saying she was arguably the most beautiful woman in the Jobless Reincarnation world.Her appearance in the anime was also quite good, possessing a stunning, peerless beauty, not to mention the special bonus of being a princess of a country.If he wasn't interested in such a goddess, was he even a man?Sauros frowned deeply, walked over to the sofa, and sat down forcefully beside Philip, directly pushing him aside.Philip looked helpless and could only move his body a bit to the side."This Darius fellow is truly lawless!"Sauros suddenly punched and shattered the wooden table placed in the middle of the sofa, showing how intense the burning flames of anger were within him.The most important thing was that he had targeted his beloved granddaughter."Father, why don't we just drop this matter?"Philip spoke up at this moment, no longer bothering with the Darius problem, intending to pretend this incident never happened and simply protect Erisfrom now on.
Chapter 63 Summoning Magic - Addition, Summoning"What did you say!"Sauros's eyes widened like copper bells, and he quickly stood up, staring straight at Philip, who was sitting beside him, enraged by his recent words.Without hesitation, he swung a punch at Philip's face, knocking him hard to the ground."You must remember that you are a Boreas!"Sauros's eyes were wide, and he slowly retracted his fist, sitting back down on the sofa.It was as if such an action was a very common occurrence.Cid looked at the scene of the loving father and son before him, a hint of strangeness in his eyes, and at the same time, he gained a deeper understanding of Sauros's character.Such a personality would offend many people, and his death in the original work was not an injustice, but it had to be admitted that Sauros was a very good person.This also applied to the common people in his territory; when the teleportation incident occurred in the original work, he planned to exhaust his family's wealth to rebuild the Fittoa Territory, making him a very good leader.Unfortunately, this real world was cruel, and he ultimately died because he was made a scapegoat.Philip showed no unusual expression, calmly rising from the ground and sitting back on the sofa, only a reddish punch mark now visible on his face."Father, are you sure?"Philip looked at Sauros beside him, asking with a serious expression.If they truly intended to withdraw from the First Prince's faction, their outcome would very likely be death.This was because the First Prince had the greatest chance of obtaining the throne, backed by Darius, whom even the King of Asura Kingdom had to show three parts of respect.This made the Second Prince's and Second Princess's factions appear much weaker.Sauros did not speak, as if he was contemplating something.Philip sighed helplessly, clutching his hair in frustration, and his gaze involuntarily turned towards Cid, a bitter smile once again appearing at the corner of his mouth.The current situation truly seemed as if he had designed it, making it hard not to suspect him.However, he was a child adopted by Paul's family, so it was impossible for him to be involved in the power struggles happening in the royal capital; everything currently seemed very reasonable.Perhaps the current situation was truly just a coincidence."Father, what should we do about James?"Philip continued to ask the silent Sauros.The current head of the Boreas Family was not Philip, but James.Sauros had a total of ten sons, three of whom were the most outstanding: Philip, Gordon, and James.Gordon had already married into the Eulos family, wedding the daughter of that family, and directly chose to give up the path of inheriting the headship.Philip, on the other hand, was no match for James, which was why he did not become the head of the Boreas Family.James currently resided in Arus, the capital of Asura Kingdom, serving as a minister of the kingdom and having a relatively close relationship with Darius.He would not be able to withdraw from the First Prince's faction.At this moment, Sauros's steady gaze turned towards Cid."Cid, you should go back for now; we have some matters to discuss."These matters were, after all, not related to him, so there was no need for him to stay here.Cid smiled, nodded, and stood up, knowing that this matter needed to be handled slowly."I think Princess Ariel is quite good."He suddenly spoke a sentence as he reached the door, then continued to walk away.Only Sauros and Philip were left in the room, looking at each other, a deep, unreadable light flickering in their eyes...A week passed in the blink of an eye.Ever since the kidnapping incident, Eris's stubborn personality had indeed changed somewhat, but not by much; she was still very arrogant when it was time to be arrogant.It was just that she no longer skipped classes frequently when it came to studying, barely managing to listen attentively.Moreover, her determination to seek revenge on Cidremained unchanged, though there was now a hint of an unexplainable emotion added to it.On a lush green lawn, Eris's fair little face showed obvious delight at this moment, because she had finally successfully cast a Fireball!Although it could only be considered a very poor Fireball, it was still some progress."Cid! Hurry up and teach me that black and hard thing!"At this moment, Eris stood with her hands on her hips, her waterfall of red hair dancing in the wind, her beautiful ruby eyes fixed on Cid, her delicate, fair little face filled with anticipation.This was what he had promised her back then; she wasn't begging him now, so she didn't need to do that embarrassing action from a week ago."Alright, but it's not that easy to learn either."Cid smiled faintly, reaching out to gently stroke Eris's silky red hair.This sudden intimate gesture made her pretty face flush, instantly tinged with an alluring blush, and she quickly turned her head away, displaying a tsundere expression."I don't care! Just teach me!"For Armament Haki to become powerful, one must have a strong physique, thus requiring years of arduous training.Observation Haki, on the other hand, was relatively simpler, only requiring the training of keen perception, making it easier than Armament Haki, but still very difficult.From then on, Eris successfully achieved her goal and began to learn the power of Haki...After the magic and Haki lessons ended, Cidreturned directly to his room and took out the book "Higgss Summoning Magic" to read.The summoning magic in this world could be clearly divided into two types.One: Addition, mainly related to the creation of Magic tools, short for magic arrays.Two: Summoning, which could further be divided into two types: Beast Summoning and Spirit Summoning.Beast Summoning could summon creatures existing somewhere in the world, but due to an ancient covenant, it could not summon creatures containing the word "human."Moreover, it could only summon living creatures, not dead ones.Spirit Summoning was magic that created spirits; the created spirits could be freely designed, including their intelligence, and if used to their full potential.It might even be more powerful than the Mouse Talisman's ability.Cid mainly focused on Addition, learning the methods for creating magic arrays recorded in the book.After a week of reading, he was already able to draw the magic array for Fireball, and as long as it was carved into a tool, it would become a Magic tool.Magic arrays could be carved out or drawn with special paints, but the latter was for one-time use and not as good as the former.The former was more difficult to learn and heavily tested one's talent.However, Cid's talent in learning magic arrays was also very good; carving magic arrays was not too difficult, and he just needed to learn slowly."Hmm, I'll keep the Udou Armor as it is for now. Once my skill in carving magic arrays becomes more advanced, then I'll consider strengthening it."Cid smiled slightly, putting the red and black bead string in his hand into the Devouring Pouch space.The Udou Armor had already been completed; the missing materials were bought a week ago, and its defensive power was slightly stronger than the Three Treasures Orb.Unfortunately, it still couldn't defend against King-level attacks; at most, it could only resist Saint-level attacks, but this was still considered a powerful tool.
Chapter 64 Philip's Request, Stone Sculpture Model"Knock, knock, knock!"At that moment, a light knocking sound came from the room door."Lord Cid, Lord Philip requests your presence."A pleasant female voice came from outside the door, definitely a young beastkin maid.Cid stood up, put all the items on the table into his Devouring Pouch space, and then opened the door.Standing outside the door was indeed a maid, a dog-type beastkin. Though young, her chest was adorned with a pair of high, prominent peaks.Her figure also appeared more voluptuous than that of an average young girl."Lead the way."Cid spoke to the maid in front of him.The dog-eared maid, hearing this, bowed slightly in response and walked ahead, leading Cid to the reception room.Before long, Cid arrived at the familiar reception room again.The dog-eared maid bowed and withdrew, leaving only him and Philip in the room."Cid, sit down."Philip withdrew his gaze from the window, turned around, revealing his fair face, which was now smiling.Hearing this, Cid sat directly on the sofa, feigning a puzzled expression as he asked,"Lord Philip, is there something you need from me?"Philip walked over now and also sat on the sofa."You should know, shouldn't you? I need your help."Philip chuckled softly, his eyes gleaming with ambition."What's in it for me?"Cid's expression remained calm as he continued to ask, feigning confusion."As long as I become the head of the Boreas Family, I will make the family withdraw from the First Prince's faction and join Princess Ariel's faction.""Although I'm not sure of the exact reason, this should be what you want, right?""If that's still not enough, I can betroth Eris to you. If that's still not enough, I can give you more women or wealth."Philip sat quietly on the sofa, complemented by his expensive noble attire and noble demeanor, exuding a unique aura of a superior."What kind of help do I need to provide?"Cid neither refused nor responded, merely asking how he could help."I need your forging ability."Philip vaguely remembered the Magic tools Cidpossessed, and they were all self-made. If he had the help of these Magic tools,reclaiming the position of head of the Boreas Familywould be very hopeful.Cid frowned slightly, as if contemplating whether to agree to the other party's request."Don't worry! All the materials for making the Magic tools will be provided by me; you just need to be responsible for the manufacturing.""Good!"Soon, a smile appeared on Cid's face, and he agreed to Philip's request.A clear smile immediately appeared on Philip's face, his inner excitement almost overflowing, but he still forcefully suppressed it."I will prepare the materials as soon as possible. Will you need to skip Eris's lessons then?""No, I don't lack that much time."Cid shook his head, refusing, knowing what he was worried about.He possessed the Divine Machine Hundred Refinements, and the time spent making Magic tools was not much. To be honest, even the God of Mines might not be as good as him.Of course, the two had not been compared, so this was unknown."Alright then."Philip also did not insist, respecting his opinion.He still needed to find some time to go to the Royal Capital to meet Princess Ariel, who was deeply loved by many commoners, and seek some help from her....By the time Cid left the reception room, it was almost noon.He pondered the matters in his mind and went directly to Rudeus's room, which was actually next door to his, just separated by a wall.Cid did not knock on the door; he simply opened it and walked in.Upon entering, Rudeus in the room seemed to be carving something. On the table in front of him were many models of creatures.These models were all made with earth magic, and after his careful carving, they had become what they were now, requiring extremely delicate manipulation.Rudeus saw Cid walk in and hurriedly put a model he was holding into his Devouring Pouch space, speaking with a slightly awkward expression."Big Brother Cid, is there something you need from me?"Suspicion appeared in Cid's eyes. Seeing Rudeus's strange behavior just now, a guess immediately surfaced in his mind.Could it be that he was making a model of himself earlier?Hmm, that's very possible. I hope he didn't make my handsome face ugly, and also the most important "Heaven-Piercing Colossus.""Hmm, I came to discuss some matters with you."Cid closed the door and walked over to Rudeus, then sat down by the bed, briefly recounting the events between him and Philip.Soon, a thoughtful expression appeared on Rudeus's face. Some memories from his previous life surfaced in his mind, and his expression gradually turned to excitement."Big Brother Cid, I have some good ideas.""Oh? Tell me."Cid's lips curled into a smile, feigning a confused expression.His purpose in coming to Rudeus was simple: he wanted to use Rudeus's mouth to mention some items from his previous life, to conceal the secret that he was a transmigrator.If he directly made firearms from his previous life, it would definitely make Rudeus suspicious.But if Rudeus said it himself, it would be impossible for suspicion to arise. It's best to avoid unnecessary trouble; this is the best method.As expected, Rudeus then began to explain the principles of firearms from his previous life. Although his explanation was a bit unclear, many of the principles were correct.This information was enough for someone to manufacture firearms.As a seasoned NEET in his previous life, he spent every day at home surfing the internet, and the amount of knowledge stored in his mind was considerable, though most of it was useless information.After Rudeus finished speaking, he felt parched. He directly used water magic to release water into a cup, then picked it up and drank it all.Water created by magic was very clean; drinking it would not cause any harm."Big Brother Cid, how do you feel?"Rudeus put down the cup, looking at Cid with an excited expression.Firearms held a great attraction for men, and Rudeus was no exception. He was now eagerly anticipating the moment firearms appeared in this world."Hmm, your idea is very good. I will try to forge it next."Cid nodded lightly, a smile on his face."Then do you need my help?"Rudeus was in a state of excitement, wanting to participate in the great journey of manufacturing firearms."You can't help."Cid shook his head, refusing. He was speaking the truth.He would use Divine Machine Hundred Refinements for forging, and might even apply magic circles. The current Rudeus truly couldn't help."Alright."Rudeus was a bit disappointed, but he didn't dwell on it. His area of expertise was not forging, so it was good enough to provide ideas for Big Brother Cid."You continue with your work."Cid smiled and said goodbye, leaving his room.Rudeus watched the door close again and took out the naked stone sculpture model he had hidden in his Devouring Pouch earlier.This model was extremely detailed and lifelike, a one-to-one replica of all the details on Cid's body. The overall model exuded a sacred, Haki, and noble aura.Coupled with the huge "pendant" in the middle, his entire body was flawless, with perfectly streamlined muscular physique, almost like a true god...
Chapter 65: Signing in the Horse Talisman, Preparing to Head to the Royal CapitalThe next morning.Cid opened his bright, spirited golden eyes. He did not immediately get up to wash, but instead lay in bed to perform his daily sign-in routine.To avoid forgetting about it, he had already developed a good habit: the first thing he did upon waking up every day was to sign in."System, sign in!""Ding! Today's sign-in successful! Congratulations to the host for obtaining the Horse Talisman!"In an instant, Cid sat up from the bed, a look of shock flashing in his eyes.He really hadn't expected that after many years, his old sign-in system had finally produced another good item, and it even came from the same world as the Mouse Talisman.The function of the Horse Talisman was to eliminate all external forces within the body, including diseases, poisons, injuries, and so on...It could also restore damaged items to their original state, equivalent to a low-tier version of time reversal, although this ability could only be applied to objects.Overall, just like the Mouse Talisman, the Horse Talisman also possessed bug-level abilities and was considered a fairly heaven-defying item.The noble horse will expel all external forces from within your body.A bright smile blossomed on Cid's face, and the stone in his heart finally settled.Now that he had obtained the Horse Talisman, Zenith would no longer have any problems during the subsequent teleportation incident; he would definitely be able to cure her directly.Mere abnormal status effects from mana erosion; the noble horse would resolve everything.Thinking of this, Cid's mood immediately improved significantly.He quickly got up, got dressed, hummed a cheerful little tune, and then proceeded to wash up, ready to start a brand new day.Before Philip was ready, he continued his usual life, at least until he gathered the materials for making Magic tools....In the afternoon, while Cid, Eris, and Rudeus were receiving sword instruction from Ghislaine, the dog-eared beast-race maid from yesterday came looking for them again.But she did not step forward to disturb them, instead waiting quietly to the side.It wasn't until Ghislaine's instruction temporarily paused that Cid walked over."Is something the matter?"Cid stood before the dog-eared maid and asked with curiosity.The dog-eared maid immediately lowered her head and bowed slightly as she spoke."Lord Cid, Lord Philip asks if you would like to accompany him to the Royal Capital."Cid was slightly stunned upon hearing this, but quickly realized the reason.Could Philip be planning to go see Ariel?To regain the position of head of the Boreas Family, connections and resources were obviously essential; requesting help from Ariel, who was a princess, was indeed the right move.However, at this stage, she might not necessarily agree.After all, Ariel seemed a bit laid-back during this period and had no great interest in inheriting the throne; in the original work, it was only because of the death of Dirk Burter that she changed.Therefore, it might be very difficult for Philip to obtain Ariel's help, as the Boreas Family's current stance was with the First Prince's faction.It was impossible to make Ariel choose to trust him with just a few words."When are you planning to leave?"Cid collected his thoughts and asked the dog-eared maid in front of him."Lord Philip plans to leave tonight.""Understood. You may go back; I will go along."Cid nodded in agreement, deciding to go to the Royal Capital to take a look. Primarily, he wanted to meet the legendary Princess Ariel; this was a good opportunity.The well-endowed dog-eared maid bowed once more, then stepped away, needing to return to report the result to Philip.Once Ghislaine's sword training ended, Cid pulled Rudeus aside."Rudeus, I have something to tell you.""What is it?"Rudeus looked puzzled, and a bad premonition suddenly appeared in his heart. Could it be related to that big-breasted maid who came over earlier?It had to be said, she was really big; she must be among the best in the beast race. The people in the Boreas household lived really well.If only she could be with him...Thinking of this, a lecherous smile appeared on Rudeus's face, even more sleazy than Kizaru from One Piece, completely forgetting the previous question.Seeing this scene, Cid immediately knew he must be thinking about some lewd trash, but he didn't care and continued to answer."I plan to leave for a few days."Hearing this, Rudeus immediately snapped back to reality, the lecherous smile on his face freezing, a look of confusion flashing in his eyes."Big Brother Cid, is there something you need to go out for?"Cid nodded in response and mentioned that he was preparing to head to the Royal Capital, but did not tell him the specific reason.If he let him know that he might meet the princess, he would definitely shamelessly follow along.Rudeus had never changed; his lecherous nature could not be changed, just like how dogs were born liking to eat feces and cats liked to steal fish."Then what about Eris's lessons?""That's exactly why I'm looking for you; I want you to be responsible for teaching Eris while I'm away.""Huh?"Rudeus was dumbfounded, and then a bitter expression appeared on his face.Eris skipped classes like arithmetic from him from time to time; now he was even expected to teach her magic? Was he sure she would study obediently?Although he had the protection of the Three Treasures Orb and didn't need to be afraid, there was no way to force her to learn."Big Brother Cid, I can't do it..."Rudeus looked bitter, wanting to decline."Hmm? Are you saying you can't do it in that regard?!"Cid feigned an expression of shock, a look of surprise also appearing in his eyes."Not that!"Rudeus's face flushed red. No man would say he couldn't do it in that regard; even though he was not yet ten years old, he still couldn't say that!How could he possibly be ED!That was something that would never, ever happen!"Well then, I'll leave Eris's matters to you."Cid smiled and nodded, gently patting Rudeus on the shoulder.Although there was only a two-year difference between them, Cid's physique was already two heads taller than his, and his handsome appearance had basically matured.He looked like a fifteen-year-old youth on the outside, not fitting his current age at all.In the end, Rudeus could only helplessly accept the task of teaching Eris magic.As for Eris, someone would naturally go notify her.Cid quickly returned to his room, packed all the special items in the room into the Devouring Pouch, and then took out a book to read.It was still the "Higgss Summoning Magic" book.The magic in the Mushoku Tensei world was very strong; basically, anything could be achieved using magic, but unfortunately, many powerful spells had already been lost.Magic tools engraved with magic circles were also equally powerful; they only required a supply of mana to be used, making them very practical items for some adventurers who were not very strong.If one had an Emperor-class magic circle, one only needed to provide enough mana to release Emperor-class magic, which was enough to show just how powerful they were.
Chapter 66 Maid and Guardian - Emma and BellaThe afternoon quickly passed, and the dazzling sun in the beautiful, star-studded night sky had transformed into a full moon, casting a cool, clear moonlight upon the earth.At Boreas Residence, Philip was dressed in ordinary commoner clothes, preparing some travel supplies with the beast-race maids beside him."Lord Philip."Just then, Cid walked over from a distance to greet him.He noticed Philip's attire and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.No wonder he wanted to depart at night; he probably didn't want certain individuals to know.As the loser in the family head succession, there must be people within the family constantly monitoring him, preventing him from having a chance to rise again."Cid, aren't you bringing anything?"Philip turned around with a smile, but seeing Cid, who had brought no luggage at all, immediately made him curious.He was unaware of the existence of the Devouring Pouch, otherwise he wouldn't have been puzzled."I don't have anything to bring," Cid replied with a slight smile, shaking his head.Philip said nothing more upon hearing this and continued to organize the maids to load the luggage onto the carriage.These beast-race maids in front of him were all trustworthy, so there was no need to worry about their whereabouts being exposed.Everything that needed to be prepared had already been sorted, and now it was just a matter of putting the luggage onto the carriage, so it didn't take much time.Before long, all the luggage on the ground was loaded into the carriage.Philip turned around again to look at Cid."Let's get in the carriage and depart."Cid nodded and entered the carriage with him, then sat down inside. Soon after, they left Boreas Residence through a small gate.Philip did not bring any guards on this trip, only an ordinary coachman, two beast-race maids, Cid, and himself, making a total of five people.He recognized one of the two beast-race maids; it was the young and beautiful dog-eared beast-race woman with a generous figure, clearly of no ordinary status."Let me introduce them. These two girls are my maids and also my guards. Their names are Emmaand Bella," Philip said, pointing to the two beast-race maids beside him as he introduced them to Cid.The maid named Emma had a pair of cat ears and sharp eyes; she was naturally from the Tedrudia clan, a royal family among the beast-race.And Bella was the dog-eared beast-race woman with the generous figure."Lord Cid, I am Emma Tedrudia.""Lord Cid, I am Bella Yadludia."The two maids stood up at this moment and politely bowed to Cid.Cid nodded in response, acknowledging their names."Fittoa Territory is some distance from the Royal Capital, so you can choose to close your eyes and rest," Philip suggested with a smile, looking at Cidopposite him."I won't suddenly die in my sleep, will I?" Cid said with a hint of a smile, making a rare joke."Hahaha! Don't worry! Our operation this time is very secretive; it's impossible for anyone to know. At most, we'll only encounter some monsters on the way." Philip laughed heartily, trying to dispel Cid's inner worries.Moreover, as a Water Saint-Level Mage and Saint-level Swordsman, not many people could kill him, and Sword Saints were not common. Unless a King-level expert made a move, he was invincible in the Saint-level realm—this was Ghislaine's accurate assessment at the time.Cid smiled faintly and said nothing, feeling no worry at all.However, Philip's words sounded a bit like a flag being set by a protagonist in a story right before their death.After a day, Cid and his group arrived by carriage at the entrance of a steep and long canyon. Once they passed through here, the road ahead would be much easier.But if there were an ambush inside, or if some wandering bandit groups appeared, utilizing the environment of this canyon could very likely lead to a burial-less death.Philip was clearly aware of this, as many merchant caravans had met their end here in the past, so he couldn't afford to be careless.He had Emma and Bella get out of the carriage to be vigilant about the situation ahead, and then the carriage slowly drove into the canyon behind them.Emma and Bella had combat experience. Emma, as a swordsman, walked in front, while Bella, as a magician, followed behind her.This way, they could protect each other, a formation that all adventurers would organize.Inside the carriage, Cid looked at the calm-faced Philip."It seems there's really a group of bandits ahead, about fifty of them."Philip's eyes showed surprise. How did he know this from inside the carriage, and describe it so clearly? Was it a special method or some kind of Magic?But he didn't dwell on it and quickly poked his head out of the curtain to call a halt to the carriage.Immediately, the horses pulling the carriage neighed and stopped, and Emma and Bella stopped in place, casting puzzled glances their way."There are bandits ahead." Philip got out of the carriage and explained to Emma and Bella.Cid followed him out of the carriage, his gaze accurately fixed on the top of the canyon walls on both sides ahead, sending a chill down the spines of the bandits ambushing there."Damn it! This kid is strange!" A bandit squatting on top of the canyon came to his senses, cursed under his breath, and his face turned grim. To be scared by a young kid was truly a great humiliation."Fire!" At this moment, a voice came from in front of Cid and his group.Then, a group of about twenty bandits emerged from their hidden positions. The leader was a tall, burly man with long gray hair and a ferocious face.His fierce gaze fixed directly on Philip, a hint of hatred flashing in his eyes.Upon hearing the command, the bandits ambushing on top of the canyon stood up one after another, aimed their bows and arrows downwards, and unleashed a volley of arrows.Whoosh, whoosh, whoosh!A sky full of arrows shot out, the sharp arrows cutting through the air, producing a piercing whistling sound, and flew at an extremely fast speed towards Cid and his companions below.Just as Cid was about to use Magic, the corner of his eye suddenly noticed Bella beginning to chant, and he decided not to act for now.If they couldn't handle it, it wouldn't be too late for him to step in.Bella chanted very quickly, finishing in an instant. She raised the Magic tools she held in her hand and looked at the terrifying arrow rain that covered her entire vision."Strong Wind!"The emerald Magic Stone at the tip of the Magic tools emitted a brilliant light, and a violent strong wind appeared in the deep canyon, directly sweeping the arrow rain away in all directions.Affected by the strong wind, the arrows changed direction, mostly striking the hard rock walls of the canyon, their fletchings trembling as they remained firmly embedded.Some of the remaining arrows were deeply embedded in the ground, and there were no casualties.Although Bella's Magic tools were not top-tier Magic tools, not as good as the Arrogant Water Dragon King that appeared in the story, they were still incomparable to ordinary Magic wands. They could enhance the Magic power of the wielder by three times.
Chapter 67 Encountering a thief, the kingdom's wanted criminalA round of arrows posed no threat, and the thieves standing above the canyon looked grim. Just as they were about to raise their hands to shoot the next volley of arrows,the grey-haired man leading the group at the bottom of the canyon suddenly made a gesture.This gesture immediately made the thieves stop their movements.Clearly, this grey-haired man was the leader of this group of thieves.The grey-haired man walked forward calmly, leading his bandit subordinates, not at all afraid of Bella and Emma's threats.When he approached, Philip's expression darkened.Long grey hair, a confident expression, and a conspicuous blue longsword hanging at his waist—the man's identity gradually surfaced in his mind.Asura Kingdom's wanted criminal—Grey Wolf.He possessed the sword skill of Advanced Water God Style and was a very dangerous individual."Haha! I didn't expect it to really be the High Noble Philip!"Grey Wolf's fierce look in his eyes receded slightly, but not much, after he clearly saw Philip's appearance; after all, all nobles were the same."Grey Wolf, we shouldn't have any conflict, right?"Philip maintained his composure and asked Grey Wolf."No."Upon hearing this, Grey Wolf put away his smile and adopted a calm expression, but the next moment, his face suddenly became extremely ferocious and terrifying."But nobles do!"Grey Wolf's face was ferocious, subtly revealing hatred, as scenes that made him feel suffocated, sad, and painful constantly flashed in his mind.Cid heard Grey Wolf's words, and a glimmer of interest flashed in his eyes. This person clearly had a story, and it was related to nobles."Is there no room for discussion?"Philip's heart sank, wanting to try one more time."Hahahaha! Don't you know my nickname?!"Grey Wolf laughed up to the sky, a mocking expression on his face.He was a wanted criminal specializing in hunting nobles. Now that he had encountered a noble, and a High Noble at that, wasn't the outcome obvious?"Little ones! Attack!"Grey Wolf stopped laughing, waved his hand, and motioned for his bandit subordinates behind him to charge forward, while he stood in place with his arms crossed, a playful expression on his face.Clearly, he had no intention of personally acting.Emma and Bella's strength was only Intermediate; they were not worthy of him acting."Oh oh oh!"The thieves standing beside Grey Wolf cheered and charged forward, their fierce faces full of excitement, holding various weapons in their hands.It was their first time plundering a High Noble; they should have many good things on them, right?Moreover, there were two beautiful Beastkin girls, which intensified the fierce glint in the thieves' eyes, making them look like incredibly hungry wolves."Emma!"Bella cried out softly and quickly chanted again."Understood!"Emma responded without looking back.She looked at the charging thieves, her expression solemn, her body slightly lowered, gripping the sword in her hand, and mobilizing all her muscle strength.As soon as the thieves approached a certain distance, she moved instantly, operating her leg strength at full power, flashing in front of a thief, and slashing at his neck.Swish!The silver sharp sword cleanly sliced across the neck, and the thief's head instantly fell to the ground.The other thieves reacted quickly, swinging the sharp blades in their hands and slashing at Emma.Although these thieves were not as strong as her, they were not ordinary commoners but experienced, desperate individuals who had tasted blood.Swish swish swish!Numerous silver-white blades fell on the headless body of the thief in front of them, blood splattering, and the body immediately gained many wounds, its flesh becoming blurred and muddy.Emma, meanwhile, squatted down and successfully dodged, then immediately swung the sword in her hand, slashing in a circle around her. The extreme speed caused the silver sword light to form a magnificent circle.Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!"Ah!""Ah…!"The sound of blades cutting into flesh rang out rapidly, accompanied by screams.The thieves surrounding Emma retreated, all clutching their bellies with painful expressions, where fresh blood was visibly gushing out.This fierce scene immediately made the other thieves feel timid, standing dumbfounded and daring not to move again."What a useless bunch!"Suddenly, a voice full of disappointment sounded from behind Emma.Her pupils constricted, her fluffy cat ears perked up, and all her fur bristled, like an enraged cat. She immediately swung a sword backward.Bang!Her vision blurred, and Emma's body directly slammed into the rock wall on one side of the canyon, her internal organs churning violently, and a mouthful of crimson blood spilling from her mouth."Cough cough…"The intense pain from her body made her show a pained expression.At this moment, Bella, who had finished chanting, widened her eyes, raised the magic staff in her hand, aimed at Grey Wolf, and the emerald magic stone at its tip emitted a blazing light."Vacuum Wave!"A white energy blade flew towards Grey Wolf, splitting all obstacles in its path in two, arriving with terrifying power.Grey Wolf glanced, flipped his wrist, and used Water God Style to defend against the energy blade.Bang!The sharp energy blade was directly deflected, striking the canyon's rock wall, creating a deep gully and cracking outwards in a spiderweb pattern.Water God Style could defend against all attacks, including magic.Bella's fair face sank, and she could only cast a pleading glance backward."Cid, I will give you a reward when I return. Please resolve the current problem for me. I beg you."Beside the carriage, Philip bowed to Cid in a noble's salute, a pleading expression on his face."Alright."Upon hearing this, Cid nodded calmly in agreement.Turning around, his brilliant golden eyes had already transformed into eerie greenish-white Byakugan, and at the same time, he released Conqueror's Haki, pressing down on Grey Wolf.Immediately, Grey Wolf felt his movements become slightly inconvenient, and a strange, muddy sensation appeared under his feet, while a faint fear inexplicably arose in his heart.Such a change made him stare intently at Cid, and his previously nonchalant expression became serious."Magic Eye?"He looked at the opponent's eerie greenish-white eyes, and a guess surfaced in his mind, his heart immediately sinking.He had heard of Magic Eyes; they were a collective term for eyes with special abilities, rumored to possess various strange and unique powers.Cid's expression was indifferent as he walked forward step by step, passing by Bella, and then stopping at a position not far from Grey Wolf.Conqueror's Haki constantly pressed down on Grey Wolf, making his expression uneasy. All of his bandit subordinates were now unconscious.Their eyes rolled back, and their bodies lay sprawled on the ground.Clearly, this was caused by the mental shock of Conqueror's Haki.Emma had already retreated to Philip's side, gazing over with Bella, watching the battle that was about to erupt.They knew that Cid was very strong and would definitely defeat Grey Wolf.
Chapter 68: Advanced Water God Style Swordsman — Gray WolfThe atmosphere at the scene suddenly became tense.At this moment, Gray Wolf wore an inexplicable smile, his eyes constantly scanning Cid's clothes and his delicate, fair skin."Are you a noble's child?""Yes, but I grew up living an ordinary life."Cid was in no rush to make a move; he simply watched Gray Wolf quietly, wanting to see what he had to say."I see..."Gray Wolf's eyes glazed over. Sensing in his heart that he might die here, a look of relief involuntarily appeared on his face as scenes resurfaced in his mind.Immediately after, his gaze turned icy, and he assumed the standard stance of the Water God Style.The principle of the Water God Style is to focus on defense and not initiate attacks.Seeing this, Cid understood that if he didn't attack first, they would remain in this stalemate.He gripped the hilt of his sword, bent his knees slightly, focused his strength in his legs, inhaled a large amount of air into his lungs, and surrounded himself with black electric arcs."Sword God Style: Thunder - Flash of Lightning!"Swish!Cid's figure was like a bolt of lightning; in an instant, he rushed in front of Gray Wolf and swung his sword forcefully toward his neck.Gray Wolf's pupils constricted, and he hurriedly swung his sword to parry using the Water God Style.Bang!A monstrous force traveled up his arm, knocking him back several steps and leaving distinct marks on the ground from his feet.The web between his thumb and index finger went numb, and his sword continued to vibrate incessantly.Before he could catch his breath, Cid's next strike followed immediately.Gray Wolf hurriedly raised his sword to block, his body was knocked back several steps again, and he couldn't gain any advantage in the ensuing relentless offensive.Even defending was difficult, and he nearly lost his head.Philip and the others watched the fierce battle ahead, unable to catch the figures of the two at all; they could only see the black electric arcs and sword flashes that occasionally flickered."Lord Cid is so strong!"Emma muttered to herself, her eyes fixed intently on the battle ahead.As a practitioner of the Sword God Style, there was a huge gap between her speed and Cid's, but fortunately, her keen senses as a beastkin allowed her to barely keep up with the situation on the field.Opportunities to learn from such masters were rare, so she had to watch carefully.In the blink of an eye, Cid and Gray Wolf had exchanged dozens of blows.Gray Wolf had many more wounds than before, the largest of which was on his chest, nearly running across his entire torso.Fortunately, the wound did not strike his heart, but if not treated in time, he would bleed to death.A bitter expression appeared on his face, his slightly pale lips stained with blood, and his steps were no longer as steady as before, looking somewhat unsteady.After barely blocking one of Cid's attacks, he collapsed straight to the ground.Cid walked slowly to Gray Wolf, looking down at him.He hadn't used his full strength; otherwise, he probably wouldn't have lasted even five moves."Kill me..."Gray Wolf rolled over, facing the sky, and spoke in a weak tone. His eyes grew slightly dim as a lovely figure seemed to appear before his eyes.This caused a smile to involuntarily appear at the corners of his mouth.If he had been as strong as this young man back then, would that incident have happened?Cid felt no pity and thrust his sword directly into his heart, letting him die with that smile.Then, he pulled the sword out and gave it a forceful flick. The warm blood clinging to it scattered in all directions, and the blade became spotless once again, smooth and as good as new."Gray Wolf is a wanted criminal in the Asura Kingdom; you can take his body to exchange for money."Philip walked to Cid's side, looking at Gray Wolf's corpse with a sigh.It was a pity that an advanced swordsman had died just like that."No need."Cid shook his head, declining Philip's suggestion.It was mainly a hassle, and carrying a corpse while traveling was disgusting. Plus, it couldn't be put into the Devouring Pouch; it was better to keep that Magic tool hidden.Hearing this, Philip shrugged and didn't insist. He wasn't short of that small amount of money, and he watched quietly as Gray Wolf's corpse was gradually incinerated by a fireball spell.A fragrant smell of roasted meat appeared in the air."Lord Philip, what should we do with these bandits?"At this moment, Emma and Bella gathered all the unconscious bandits in one place and then walked over to ask."Kill them all."Philip gave the order in a calm tone."Yes!"Soon, the unconscious bandits followed in Gray Wolf's footsteps.The bandits above the canyon were long gone; they had fled one after another the moment they saw Gray Wolf die—they were just a mob of rabble.Cid walked up to Emma and cast Healing Magic to treat her internal injuries."Thank you, Lord Cid!"Once her injuries were fully healed, Emmaimmediately expressed her thanks."It's nothing."Cid shook his head, a faint smile appearing on his face."Let's continue our journey now and leave this canyon as soon as possible."Seeing that matters were mostly handled, Philipintended to continue heading toward the Royal Capital.The group had no objections and sat back in the carriage to continue moving forward.Before long, the carriage successfully drove out of the canyon, warm and gentle sunlight shone upon them, and a slightly flat path appeared in their line of sight.It should take about two more days to reach the Royal Capital.Before that, they could only stay in the carriage, bored.Cid hadn't created the black tiger from the Demon Slayer World; otherwise, he wouldn't be riding in a carriage. It mainly required too many materials.He didn't travel often, so making it wasn't very cost-effective.During the boring journey, Cid could only ask Philipabout Gray Wolf's background to pass the time.Soon, he successfully learned Gray Wolf's basic information and labeled him a pitiful person.Gray Wolf had become the master of a Water God Style dojo at a young age and was quite famous, and he had a lovely daughter.He loved his daughter dearly.However, one day, his daughter suddenly went missing.After continuous investigation, he discovered that his daughter had been abducted by a noble family, and the reason was that this noble family liked young girls.This news instantly sent him into a rage, and he recklessly charged into that noble's mansion, determined to rescue his daughter.By the time he had slaughtered everyone in the noble's mansion and searched everywhere for his daughter, he couldn't find a trace of her.Eventually, he received news from another noble family, but it was tragic news.His daughter was dead; after all, how could a young girl withstand an adult?From then on, the maddened Gray Wolf began hunting down the kingdom's nobles, earning the resounding title of "Noble Hunter" and becoming a notorious wanted criminal.Cid felt a sense of lament; no matter which world it was, beauty didn't exist alone; the dark side also existed, just like Yin and Yang, mutually generating and restraining each other.Everything beautiful needs to be maintained by strength.If one lacks strength, they can only become fish on an iron plate, waiting to be slaughtered.Cid shook his head, closed his eyes, and quietly waited for the carriage to reach the Royal Capital...
Chapter 69: The Royal Capital of Asura Kingdom — ArsThe royal capital, Ars, is the largest city in the Asura Kingdom and also the largest and most populous capital city in the world.The four walls surrounding the capital are towering and sturdy, majestic and spectacular, far beyond what ordinary towns can compare to.The bricks used to build the walls are all high-quality Anti-Magic Bricks, fully capable of defending against magic below the intermediate level, making ill-intentioned individuals tremble with fear.An ordinary carriage slowly drove through the massive city gates into the capital, then stopped in front of an ordinary inn by the roadside.Then, four people stepped down from the back of the carriage.They were Cid, Philip, and the others.Philip was dressed in ordinary clothes, and his face was expertly disguised, so those familiar with him would not easily see through his identity."How about this inn?"Philip turned to look at Cid, seeking his opinion.Hearing this, Cid looked up at the inn in front of him.Its appearance was somewhat old, just an ordinary inn that could be seen anywhere in the capital."It's fine."He nodded in response; he had no specific requirements for a place to stay.A smile appeared on Philip's face as he told the driver to settle the carriage in the stable behind the inn, while they went to book rooms.The currency system of the Asura Kingdom can be specifically divided into gold coins, silver coins, large copper coins, and copper coins. A night's stay at the inn in front of them costs about five copper coins.Of course, it mainly depends on the specifications of the inn room.A short while later, in a room at the inn, Cid and Philip sat on chairs, with the two maids Emma and Bella beside them."Lord Philip, how do you plan to contact Princess Ariel?"Cid leaned against the back of his chair, asking with a somewhat lazy expression.If he were to head directly to the royal palace like this to see Princess Ariel, his currently hidden identity would inevitably be exposed.After all, it is basically impossible for ordinary people to enter the royal palace.Although Ariel is relatively approachable, the other nobles of the kingdom are not.Philip smiled slightly upon hearing this, showing no signs of worry on his face, as he clearly had a solution."According to the information I've received, Princess Ariel will leave the royal palace in two days to go to a plaza and give a speech to the commoners of the capital."Cid looked enlightened; so he had been prepared all along. No wonder they had rushed to the capital without stopping.The reason commoners like Princess Ariel is naturally because she is much more approachable than the other princes and princesses, occasionally coming out to give a speech.She also takes the opportunity to inquire about the living conditions of the capital's commoners.Her unique approach has earned her the love and respect of the common people."Does Lord Philip intend to make contact in two days?""Exactly!"Philip nodded with a smile, then suddenly signaled Bella with his eyes.Bella understood immediately, walked over to the luggage, took out a heavy cloth bag, and then walked back to hand it to Cid.Seeing Cid's questioning look, Philip explained with a smile on his face."This is the reward I promised you two days ago. I hope you don't find it too little."He hadn't brought much money with him this time, only a few hundred asura gold coins. If Cid felt it wasn't enough, he could only add more when they returned to the Fittoa Territory.As for the remaining gold coins, they were for their living expenses during their stay in the capital.Cid didn't hesitate and took the bag straightforwardly.He swept his Observation Haki lightly inside, and exactly one hundred asura gold coins came into view.He currently had no money on him, only Magic toolsmade using Divine Machine Hundred Refinements. If he wanted to buy something, he could only use bartering.But not every shop would agree to bartering.The mainstream for transactions in this world is still the use of currency.Philip booked a total of four rooms at the inn: one for himself, one shared by Emma and Bella, and one for the driver.The last room was for Cid to stay in.Cid returned to his room, briefly organized his daily necessities, and took some ordinary items out of his Devouring Pouch space.There were no important items, so he didn't have to worry about them being stolen.After finishing tidying up the room, he poked his head out the window to look at the still-bright sky outside and the bustling street below.Clearly, the royal capital Ars is very prosperous.This is the royal capital of the Asura Kingdom, where many rare resources flow. Items that are rarely seen in ordinary towns might be as common as cow hair here.Among them, there is no lack of materials needed for forging Magic tools.Cid watched the street below quietly, and an idea suddenly occurred to him; he planned to visit these shops in the capital to take a look.After all, he was now a wealthy man with one hundred asura gold coins.Acting on his thought, he immediately left the room, went to Philip's room to inform him, and then left the inn for the commercial district of the capital.Philip did not stop his freedom of movement because it didn't matter much.As long as his own identity wasn't exposed... Royal Capital Ars, Commercial District.Similar to Roya Town, the capital also has simple regional divisions, after all, commoners are the most numerous in the city.Every country in this world is no exception.However, this time Cid did not go to the shops open to commoners, but instead came to the commercial district that basically serves the kingdom's nobility.Looking closely, the items in these shops were indeed better than those in ordinary shops; everything sold inside was high-end goods.Cid walked slowly down the street, his gaze occasionally turning toward the shops, looking for something that might catch his eye.Soon, he stopped outside a shop, looking at a plaque hanging above the storefront that read 'High-Level Magic Beast Material Shop.'The meaning was clear: this was a shop specialized in selling and recycling magic beast materials.A smile curled on Cid's lips as he reached out and pushed open the half-closed door, stepping into the shop, where the interior layout immediately came into full view.The structure inside the shop was exceptionally simple, similar to some pharmacies from his previous life, with many magic beast materials placed in each spot and names written below them.Cid walked forward; the ground beneath his feet was covered with a layer of conspicuous white substance that felt smooth when stepped on, looking similar to porcelain tiles.According to his understanding of the original work, this layer of white substance on the ground was very likely paved using Snow Dragon Beast scales.The Snow Dragon Beast has an individual rank of A and a group rank of S. It likes to live in cold caves, is white as snow all over, and is a lower subspecies of dragon.The scales on its body are high-level materials, not only having very good heat insulation but also an exceptionally sturdy texture, making them excellent material for making armor.Therefore, Snow Dragon Beast scales are basically purchased by nobles or knight orders to be used for making armor or when building mansions.
Chapter 70 Purchase Monster Materials, Dragon ScalesHearing footsteps from the doorway, the proprietress, who was cleaning monster materials at the counter, looked up and saw a young man.The young man was as handsome as jade, with porcelain-white skin and striking short golden hair, but the clothes he wore did not resemble those of a noble's offspring.However, the aura he exuded was very special; at the very least, it was clear he was not an ordinary commoner."Young man, what can I get for you?"The proprietress put down the monster materials, and a polite smile appeared on her beautiful, fair face, adorned with golden spectacles, as she looked at Cid."I'd like to purchase some monster materials specifically for making clothes," Cid said, stating his purpose to the proprietress.The proprietress nodded, immediately walked out from behind the counter, and with her fair, plump long legs, moved to some monster materials, extending a slender, jade-like finger as she began to speak."These are all monster materials very suitable for making clothes; there are those that provide warmth, and those that can reduce weight…"In the time that followed, Cid purchased many monster materials with the explanations provided by the proprietress, preparing to take them back to make Magic tools.Magic tools come in many varieties; anything with a special function that requires the user to provide magic power to activate can be called a Magic tool.After a long while, Cid felt he had bought enough materials and immediately stopped.In that short time, he had already spent about twenty asura gold coins; it truly was a shop selling high-grade monster materials."Are there any monster materials suitable for making weapons or armor here?"Cid turned to look at the proprietress, his gaze subtly sweeping over her pair of fair, long legs, instinctively comparing them to Kanae.He instantly concluded that his Kanae wife was indeed superior.The proprietress did not notice his gaze; upon hearing Cid's inquiry, the smile on her face deepened, and she eagerly led him to other monster materials."These are scales from an Snow Dragon Beast; they have top-tier insulation.""These are scales from a Tyrannosaurus Beast; they possess fire attributes, and Magic tools made from them might even gain fire abilities.""These are spikes from an Iron Hedgehog…"After the proprietress finished explaining the details of the materials, Cid indeed became interested in the materials before him and felt a desire to purchase them.For example, the Tyrannosaurus Beast scales, Snow Dragon Beast scales, and Iron Hedgehog spikes were all materials suitable for forging weapons and armor."Please pack some of all these materials for me," Cidsaid to the proprietress without hesitation.Money could be earned slowly, and these materials sold in the capital were not available in ordinary towns; he didn't know when he would be able to come again.He could buy more to keep in reserve."Young man, are you serious?"The proprietress was slightly surprised, and a strange look appeared in her beautiful eyes.In her opinion, although the young man had a special aura, he might not have much money, perhaps only forty asura gold coins at most.Moreover, the prices of these materials before them were not cheap."Confirmed," Cid said with a slight smile, taking out his money pouch from his 懷 and gently shaking it; many clear sounds came from within, indicating a considerable amount.Seeing this, the proprietress no longer hesitated and began packing the materials with a beaming smile.She was a merchant; as long as the customer had money, nothing else mattered.Soon, Tyrannosaurus Beast scales, Snow Dragon Beast scales, Iron Hedgehog spikes, and some other monster materials were all packed into wooden boxes.The material used to make the wooden boxes was not ordinary wood, but a kind of magic wood, which maintained a constant temperature environment inside and was considered a complimentary item.With the transaction complete, the wealth Cid had just acquired was effectively spent, with only a handful of five asura gold coins remaining in his money pouch.As the proprietress finished packing the monster materials, Cid was about to leave but suddenly stopped in place, looking at her again."Excuse me, are there any higher-grade monster materials suitable for forging armor here?"He was just asking, not really expecting anything.After all, higher-grade monster materials would certainly be acquired by the royal family and nobles.However, the proprietress's subsequent answer surprised him."Yes, but that material is not for sale.""What material specifically?" Cid asked, curiosity in his expression as he put down the wooden box in his arms.The proprietress did not answer immediately but gazed at him with her beautiful eyes for a while before slowly moving her red lips."Earth Dragon Scales."A flash of surprise flickered in Cid's eyes; he hadn't expected this shop to even have dragon scales, and specifically Earth Dragon scales.Earth Dragons had appeared at the end of the original story; although their performance seemed weak, it did not negate their immense power.Dragons were top-tier monsters in this world; any one appearing in a town would cause immense disaster and were creatures feared by ordinary commoners."Are you really not going to sell them?"Cid felt a bit regretful; his money was now scarce, so he could only miss out on the Earth Dragon Scales before him, but he still asked again.Could it be that the Earth Dragon Scales were the shop's prized possession, specifically to attract customers?"Earth Dragon Scales do not require monetary transaction, but rather you must agree to a condition of mine," the proprietress said, shaking her head, uttering a strange remark.Cid was even more puzzled now; was there such a good thing?This plot felt so familiar, just like what the protagonist in novels of his previous life encountered."Acquiring Earth Dragon Scales is very simple: first, you must possess strength of Upper-tier or above; second, you must make a promise to provide assistance when my family faces a crisis," the proprietress said with a radiant smile, stating the specific conditions.Cid fell into contemplation, wondering if he had truly become a protagonist in a novel, otherwise, how could he encounter such a good thing?He shook his head, dispelling the chaotic thoughts in his mind."I want the Earth Dragon Scales."Cid looked at the proprietress with a slightly fervent gaze.… … … …The scene shifted, and a strangely shaped Magic tool lay on the table in front of Cid."Young man, I truly didn't expect you to have such strength at such a young age; this is a magic enhancement item that my family obtained from the depths of a labyrinth.""Its function is simple: it ensures that the person who makes a promise before it will not break it."The proprietress sat beside Cid, her expression alluring, exhaling like orchids.As expected of a woman, her expression changed so quickly.Just now, he had subtly displayed his swordsmanship, and the discerning proprietress immediately agreed to his request to take the Earth Dragon Scales.This was also normal; Cid, still young, possessed such strength, and after a few more years of growth, he was destined to become even more powerful.He was truly the ideal candidate for the transaction.Her family would certainly agree as well.Her family was an ordinary Upper-tier noble family in the Asura Kingdom; the Earth Dragon Scales were passed down from their ancestors, along with a cryptic saying: "Exchange the Earth Dragon Scales for the favor of a strong individual to ensure the family's survival."