A strange world

Mr. Fast is a good guy, the Bard is a good guy, and Mr. Victor is weird but a good guy.

Annan remembered what everyone taught him:

Keep a distance from nobles, don't be corrupted by desire, and control yourself and power.

At this time, Annan was standing in front of the dressing mirror, wearing a slim-fitting black dress similar to a tuxedo. The eyes under the messy black hair are clear and pure, lingering with the aura of an invisible warlock.

No wonder Aunt Susan said that Annan must be a noble or a prince.

Frankly speaking, Annan, who was accustomed to rough linen clothes and unkempt appearance, was a little uncomfortable with this delicate appearance. But there is no need to make yourself look disgraced just to hide your clumsiness.

In particular, it is said that the wine lady will also attend the dinner.

"Sir, please allow me to feel honored that you can wear this piece of clothing..."

The female store manager of the clothing store looked at Anan as if she were the lover of her dreams, especially when he blushed shyly due to the compliment.

"How much does this suit cost?"

"This dress made of wool from Lunde only costs 15...10 silver coins."

Annan, who had just been shocked by the price of the magic scroll, subconsciously felt that it was cheap, but he suddenly realized that 10 silver coins were enough to buy hundreds of pounds of black bread.

Glancing at Fast, who was leaning against the window and looking at the street, Annan whispered, "Can I rent it?"

“Sure, the price… you can wear it for free!”

"Thank you, I will definitely wash it before sending it to you."

"Can't be washed!" The sudden scream made Fast look back. The female store manager coughed and explained: "The wool produced in Lund needs special washing. You can just bring it after wearing it."

"OK."

Annan nodded confusedly.

Back in the car, as the carriage drove away from the clothing store and unwilling to look away, Annan asked Fast, who was still wearing a yellowed shirt stained with greasy stains:

"Why don't you dress like this?"

"Because everyone in town knows I'm a warrior, as rough warriors should be."

Fast lives up to people's stereotypes.

…

Rich Street is located in the center of the town, and the mayor's mansion is located in the center of Rich Street. Although this heart of Pinglin Town cannot be said to be heavily guarded, a small number of professionals are arranged here.

All the aristocrats, rich people and some of the middle class in the town were invited to the dinner, and it was full of neatly dressed strangers.

Pastries, fruits and cooked products were placed on the long banquet table. The food that these guests didn't care about made Annan care about it. What's worse is that his outstanding appearance makes him the center of attention - at least many guests around him are whispering about which noble Annan is.

What drew the attention away was the mayor who appeared. The mayor whom Annan met for the first time was called Exela Perez, a native of Planang'enci County. Her father had been the chief of guard of the 86th King of the Kingdom of Ruikan.

It stands to reason that the descendants of the palace guards should follow the tradition and continue to serve the royal family in the royal capital. The bard once guessed that his father must have offended someone...

The mayor, whose hair is already mixed with silver threads and is about to enter his old age, first welcomed the guests and then talked about Pinglin Town's tax revenue in the first quarter of this year.

Annan could finally observe the surroundings while grabbing two grapes and stuffing them into his mouth, or cutting off a piece of cake to enjoy.

This behavior made him the first to notice the wine lady and Lindy entering the door. As soon as he sipped the cream from his lips, he heard the mayor's speech: "——A young warlock has awakened in our town."

Many eyes at the banquet turned to Annan.

Fortunately, Annan put down the cake in advance.

"Please allow me the honor of announcing Annan as an honorary citizen of Pinglin Town."

Applause rang out. Annan saw Fast's signal and stepped onto the stage to meet his gaze.

"I am impressed by your youth and handsomeness," said Excella Perez admiringly.

"You flatter me."

"Your Excellency Annan, what can I do for you?"

Of course, and lots of them.

Annan made a long list in his mind, ranging from simple gold coins to heavy magic materials and scrolls, but he couldn't say it out.

"Aunt Susan and her family still live in a very shabby place."

"give it to me."

Axela Perez gave Annan a friendly pat on the shoulder and greeted the other guests. The mayor maintained restraint and did not show any obvious signs of coaxing.

Not only the mayor, but also other nobles and rich people rarely took the initiative to talk to Annan. Even the rich man's son Horn was avoiding him.

"Because Mr. Victor and I blocked it for you."

Annan told Fast his doubts and he answered.

"There are only twenty-four professionals permanently stationed in the town. Eight work for the mayor, thirteen work for the nobles, one is me, Mr. Victor counts as half, and the bard is the other half."

"Where's the other one?"

Then Fast looked at Annan.

In any case, at least Annan didn't have to worry about being disturbed and unable to eat at the banquet.

But it was not that no one paid attention to Annan at all. A young figure next to the mayor, Excella Perez, seemed to pay special attention to him, and always made subtle observations. When Annan pretended to glance at the mayor and him casually, the observation disappeared again.

Annan confirmed that he did not know him and had no impression of him.

"By the way, can you understand this?"

Thinking of something, Annan took out a note and asked Fast.

Fast turned his head left and right, frowned and said: "It looks like some forks..."

Fork in the road?

Annan suddenly thought of the haunted gold mine where Tasia stayed for a long time, and then found a cross on the "branches".

So this "cross" represents...

Horn, who came with his son Horn, interrupted Annan's thoughts. He apologized to Annan and Fast on behalf of his son, and wanted to compensate Annan by donating a batch of books to the library in his own name.

Annan really wants to say that he will not refuse even if you send money...

Horn and his son left, and Lindy came over again with a gift box.

"My aunt asked me to bring it to you." Lindy handed the gift to Annan casually, "Congratulations on becoming a warlock."

"Thanks."

Annan opened the gift box and found a mage robe neatly folded inside. He raised his head and looked around the party to find the wine lady talking to Sir Sean. The heavy makeup highlights her three-dimensional facial features, making it difficult to look away.

As if aware of the attention, the wine lady turned her head to look, pursed her lips and raised her glass to signal.

An incident also occurred at the banquet. While Annan was picking food in the corner, he heard jealous whispers drifting from the terrace. His tone was said to have the tone of a poor country man.

Annan deliberately stepped onto the terrace, frightening the two young men into closing their mouths and leaving in a hurry.

Late at night, the banquet ended, and Annan and Fast followed the crowd back to the cold streets after the rain.

Like a warm and luxurious dream. When you wake up from the dream, only the cold reality remains.

Annan touched his pocket, and the route map to the haunted gold mine that Tasia gave before leaving was heart-warming.