Chapter 13: 4 episodes Wandering_2
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>Although now in the Anriel Continent, some human, elf, or beloved nations have been established, the barbaric lands are still very abundant. Somewhat remote areas have never even been inhabited, and many large beasts still dwell everywhere, tearing apart trade routes, making contact between the human world extremely unstable. Thus, various mercenaries and small adventure groups emerged. At that time, Wislin was just an Apprentice Mercenary in Moon Harbor City. During an escort mission, he met the hearty dwarf Morgan, then the traveling companions Felps and Anna. Lynch, a Mage, became the last member to join this small group.
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>A mercenary group with a Mage was simply unimaginable in the mercenary world at that time. The scarcity of Mages across the continent was akin to the rarity of fist-sized diamonds. Those who had magical abilities and were opposed to the mercenaries were generally priests from small temples or sorcerers with innate spellcasting abilities. Although these two could also provide considerable help, they lacked two very crucial aspects—knowledge and wisdom.
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>Apart from using various strange unnatural powers to eliminate enemies and protect allies, Mages were also the most important advisors at critical moments. Their advice could always resolve crises, bringing the dawn of hope and victory.
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>Meanwhile, becoming a Mage was exceedingly difficult. Without extraordinary talent and long-term study and learning, acquiring magical power was nearly impossible.
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>Lynch looked at his hands, smooth and soft. His long exposure to various special magic materials made his hands emit a faint fragrance. He lifted the glass of wine before him with these hands and suddenly became dazed by the color of the wine.
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>The glass of wine contained a kind of yellow powder, hard to detect when the glass was shaken, but after being left on the table for a long time, the yellow powder settled out again. Lynch looked up to observe the others in the tavern.
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>Several individuals quickly avoided the Mage's gaze, focusing on their food in front of them.
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>Lynch could distinguish between looks of fear and greedy looks. "No wonder hardly anyone comes here; turns out it's a bandit den."
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>The Mage gently shook a gold coin from between his fingers—no one saw where it came from—and tossed it onto the table. The coin spun and scraped against the wooden surface with a "whirring" sound. The delightful sound attracted many greedy gazes to this small round metal.
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>The Mage smiled lightly, with the corners of his mouth slightly upturned, appearing as a kind smile to others, but those familiar with him knew that it was a smile indicating confidence in victory.
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>Just from the expressions earlier, Lynch knew who among them were the bandits in this shady tavern.
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>"Boss, the bill." Lynch said without turning his head, walking towards the door.
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>Several burly men suddenly stood up, blocking the Mage's path.
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>The Mage lightly smiled at the sturdy men before him, who indeed could easily throw the Mage out like a chick.
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>He swiftly tossed something into his mouth, continuing to smile at the men in front.
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>The innkeeper noticed the Mage's action and frowned slightly. Clearly, he had told the bandits earlier to wait until the Mage was unconscious before making a move. Unexpectedly, one gold coin triggered their desire to rob, causing them to forget the dreadful fact that their target was a Mage. "What a bunch of hopeless fools," the innkeeper spat and said bitterly.
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>"You! Hand over that stuff from before, you son of a bitch. If I'm satisfied, maybe I'll let your head stay on your neck, hahaha." He reached out a greasy hand to grab the Mage's shoulder, but suddenly pulled back and grimaced, "What the hell is this? The shoulder is growing teeth!"
<div style="display:none">www.cmfu.com发布</div>The Mage maintained a faint smile, gently taking out a small pouch from his waist. As he untied the thin string, a faint fragrance spread throughout the tavern. The Mage placed the pouch gently into the bandit's hand, "Here, that's what you wanted."