When he learned that Houdini had been given the cold shoulder and was now selling paper everywhere, he felt that something was amiss. However, he could not be sure if Houdini was the real seller who had left the two letters at the auction house.
After entering the Brenka Academy, the carriage made many turns in the streets before finally stopping in front of Houdini's courtyard. However, just as he stepped out of the carriage, Jeremy noticed that there was also a luxurious carriage of high quality by the side of the road. Looking at the emblem on the carriage, he found that it belonged to the Ballenner Academy.
Lotica, who had just stepped out of the carriage, was stunned when he saw Jeremy. For a moment, he did not know what to say.
One was the chairman, and the other was a core member of the largest academy. No one would believe that they had both appeared in front of the residence of a former member who had been "eliminated" by both of them.
"Looking for Houdini? What a coincidence, I'm looking for him too. "
Jeremy did not feel embarrassed, as he had a legitimate reason for coming here. On the other hand, Lotica had come to Houdini's courtyard after suffering a setback in the parliament. Jeremy could not help but think carefully about what he was thinking.
Lamenting that Lotica was still too stubborn about the cobalt mine, Jeremy greeted him and invited Lotica to the door. However, to their disappointment … there was already a notice board hanging in front of Houdini's courtyard.
"Secluded meditation. Apologies, no reception."
Lotica's brows furrowed even deeper when he saw these words. He reached out and knocked on the door. Clearly, this member was used to being domineering and did not think that Houdini's notice would hinder him in any way.
Jeremy could not help but shake his head when he saw this. After knocking for a long time, Houdini was not seen. Instead, a gardener in the courtyard next door popped his head out. "Houdini hasn't been back for a few days. There's no need to knock. Uh, Mr. Chairman!"
Even the gardener, who did not know magic, had seen Jeremy's portrait in the city square. On the other hand, he didn't know Councilor Lotica, who was beside him, so he only saluted Jeremy. The president, on the other hand, asked kindly, "Then may I ask, do you know where Houdini went?"
"Mr. Speaker, ever since he received the notice to move back to the Lecturer's apartment, he hasn't stayed here much. I've seen him running around these days. Maybe he's preparing to move out?"
Jeremy immediately realized something was wrong. He narrowed his eyes and asked, "You mean … Houdini has been demoted by Brenka Academy?"
"Everyone says that he's a traitor. The academy is already giving him face by not expelling him … Well, that's what everyone says."
When the gardener saw that Jeremy's complexion was getting worse, he couldn't help but stop talking. The president waved his hand to express his gratitude. He inadvertently glanced at Lotica, then shook his head and sighed. "Foolish, I'm foolish … The Brenka Academy is also foolish …"
Lotica did not feel anything in his heart. As a councilor of Barrenna, the only thing he cared about was the cobalt mine. As for Houdini … who cared if he lived or died?
"Then I'll leave someone here. If he sees Houdini, he'll go to the Senate to find you."
"No need … I don't think he will come."
Jeremy left with his hands behind his back. His voice sounded tired.
*****
Indeed, Houdini did not stay in his residence.
These days, he was either negotiating with Roddy about the sales of various products or running back and forth on the road. He only came back at night to sleep. His main purpose was to ensure that a ton of cobalt would not be discovered.
As for the academy or the Senate, he had long since jumped out of the box. So far, Brenka Academy had not sent a representative to discuss with Roddy about the cooperation with the Kingdom of Karen. It was obvious that they planned to delay the matter until after the "Crown of Late Autumn". What else could Houdini say about this?
He could only say … May Brenka Academy get what they ask for.
"Okay, we're here. Be careful when you unload the goods! If anything goes wrong, you'll have to take responsibility! "
He stopped the coachman and got off the carriage. He turned around and instructed several porters to carry the wooden box containing a ton of cobalt into the hotel lobby. He looked into the lobby and found that Roddy was arguing with the hotel manager, who had a troubled look on his face.
"I'm just putting something here. Don't worry, those fishermen won't come again! I've already paid you for the broken doors and windows, haven't I? "
Roddy was holding a bag of gold coins in his hand. As he shook the bag, the coins kept rattling. "I'm putting something here. I know it'll affect the beauty of your courtyard, but I'll pay for it. You'll have to pay for it!"
A bag of gold coins was almost equivalent to several months of the hotel's revenue. The hotel manager could not resist the temptation of gold coins. He went back to ask his boss and finally agreed.
"I told you that we should help each other and understand each other, right? I'll just put it here for one day. If I put it here for another day, did you see that bag? One bag a day! "
"Okay, okay …"
Waving his hand to get rid of the bowing manager, Roddy turned around and smiled at Houdini. "I was going to let you sell these things, but now … have you really thought it through?"
That ton of cobalt was originally given to Houdini by Rody to use freely. His purpose was to give Houdini more authority in the Academy and the Parliament. However, it was obvious that Houdini had given up on the idea of fighting for fame and wealth. His state of mind had become more open and he was no longer constrained by this.
"There's nothing that I can't figure out." Houdini smiled. "I've been a Prophecy Archmage for four years now, and there's never been any sign of improvement. But in the past few days, I've felt that many of my ideas are coming together. Perhaps this is the right path for me."
The balance between the mages and the bureaucrats was an eternal problem for the upper echelons of Rassiman. Obviously, Houdini did not push all the blame to the Brenka Academy or the parliament that had given him the cold shoulder. He was already walking on the path that he had chosen.
"Then I have to congratulate you."
Roddy was surprised that the reason for his stagnation had something to do with this. Before the two of them could say anything, a slightly hesitant voice suddenly came from the side. "Lord Roddy … are you busy?"
Doris stood at the entrance of the hotel. She had changed into a seductive light gold chiffon dress, and her breasts were eye-catching. Everyone standing in front of the hotel couldn't help but stare at the cleavage of her breasts for a second.
"Doris, didn't you go to watch the competition today? I'm going to participate in the 'Duriel Rally Race' tomorrow. I'm preparing to adjust the puppet carrier that I just bought. These profiteers sold me too many problems. I have to check them now. "
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