"Oh, I see. I understand now …" William was the chief appraiser of Roland City, after all. In terms of insight and knowledge, there was no one in Roland City who was better than him. Furthermore, he was the owner of the Time Consignment Store, and had seen all kinds of strange things after decades of business. Although Lin Li's explanation was short, it was enough for William. Indeed, William had never heard of the Adamantine of Misfortune, and did not know the origin of this strange magical metal. However, this did not affect William's judgment of its value. Its property of containing magical elements was enough to explain everything.
"How about it, Mr William? Do you have any other questions?" Lin Li asked William with a smile as he returned the dagger to Norfeller.
"No, thank you, Mage Felic." William shook his head, and slowly stood up from his seat.
"Hehe, you're too kind …"
Lin Li smiled. Just when he was about to say something polite, he suddenly saw William, who had just stood up, bow to him in front of everyone. "Thank you for your guidance."
"What … What are you doing …?" Lin Li immediately felt a little dizzy. This old man was too easily agitated. Lin Li had only casually introduced the characteristics of the Adamantine of Misfortune, and he was already so frightened that he bowed to him. If he were to explain the forging process of the Heaven's Wrath dagger, wouldn't he have a heart attack on the spot?
Damn it, if I had known earlier, I wouldn't have said anything …
Lin Li rubbed his nose, and smiled bitterly. It's alright for you to bow to me, but you've made things difficult for me. Lin Li did not even need to raise his head to know that many people were already looking in their direction …
William's bow was like a sudden clap of thunder in the banquet hall. In an instant, the entire banquet hall fell silent. Almost everyone's eyes fell on the old man and the young man at the same time. From the guests to the host, from the merchants to the nobles, everyone was stunned. Everyone's faces were filled with shock and astonishment. No one had expected the legendary figure of Roland City, the owner of the Time Consignment Store, William, to bow to a young lad in his twenties.
This, this, this … Has this world gone mad?
The banquet hall was strangely quiet. The guests forgot to talk and the musicians forgot to play. Even time forgot to flow at this moment. Everything seemed to have suddenly stopped.
"Mr … Mr William, you …" No one knew how much time had passed, but the strange silence was broken by the castellan's voice.
The City Lord was holding a wine glass in his hand as he walked over with a dazed expression. Perhaps because he was too surprised, the City Lord didn't even notice that the wine glass in his hand had already tilted, and the red wine in the glass was flowing out along the rim …
"Hehe, I'm really sorry, Arathor. I seem to have scared your guest …" William smiled, and said to Arathor in a low voice, "Nothing special happened. I'm just thanking Mage Felic for his guidance …"
After saying that, he did not care if the castellan really understood him. He turned around, and sincerely said to Lin Li, "Mage Felic, I'm very impressed with your knowledge and wisdom. I hope to learn from you again. There are too many people today, so I shall not disturb you any further. However, if you have time after the banquet, please be sure to visit the Time Consignment Store. I still have many questions to ask you."
"Of course, of course …" Lin Li answered awkwardly as he avoided everyone's gaze. The situation was really too awkward. All the guests in the banquet hall were staring at him, making Lin Li feel like an animal in a zoo. If he could, Lin Li really wished that he had never answered William's question, so that he wouldn't end up like this, where he would be treated as a rare animal to be admired.
After getting an affirmative answer, William nodded, and left with Lasorick.
"Phew …" Lin Li finally heaved a sigh of relief after watching William leave. Just as he was about to call Norfeller to find a chance to sneak away, the castellan came up to him enthusiastically.
"Hehe, I didn't expect Mage Felic to be so secretive. Even Mr William is full of praises for you. Oh, yes, Mage Felic, have you considered the matter that I discussed with you just now?"
"What matter …?" Lin Li was stunned to hear that. He and Arathor were only acquaintances, and could not even be considered familiar with each other. How could they have discussed anything?
"Hehe, Mage Felic, you are really busy. Have you forgotten that before the banquet started, I discussed with you about wanting you to give my two little ones some pointers in magic …"
"Oh, oh, oh …" After hearing Arathor's words, Lin Li suddenly remembered that Arathor had indeed told him before the banquet started that he wanted Lin Li to give his son and daughter some pointers in magic.
However, both Lin Li and Arathor were just exchanging pleasantries when they talked about this, and neither of them took the other's words seriously. He did not expect Arathor to bring it up again after two hours. At that moment, Lin Li really did not know whether to laugh or cry.
Needless to say, the reason why Arathor brought this up again was definitely because of William. From the reaction of the crowd when William bowed, Lin Li could tell that the status of this seemingly thin and weak old man in Roland City was definitely much higher than he had imagined. Otherwise, the guests would not be so shocked when he bowed.
Unfortunately, this Castellan did not know that apart from giving William some pointers, he had also gotten himself into huge trouble. Look, those guests from the Brilliance Shrine were looking at him with their teeth clenched, especially that Paladin called Rina. Lin Li believed that if there was a chance, this young and beautiful Paladin would be more than happy to cut his head off with the sword in her hand.
Lin Li rubbed his nose, and did not reply immediately. He only thought to himself that if Arathor knew about all this, he would not know what kind of expression he would have on his face …
In Arathor's eyes, all this was interpreted as an excuse. He had no choice, as he had not been enthusiastic enough from the start. He could not blame anyone else for this. He had only seen Jason's reputation in Doland, and had not noticed that Sienna's attitude towards this young mage was much more respectful than Jason's. This respect was definitely not fake. If he had been smart enough, he would have immediately realized that this young mage was not an ordinary person. Otherwise, given Sienna's character, why would he be so respectful towards him?
Unfortunately, he had been muddle-headed today, and did not think about what Sienna's attitude meant at all. He only focused on showing goodwill to Jason and the rest, and completely forgot about the existence of this young mage.
"What should I do …?"
Arathor rubbed his hands awkwardly. He secretly thought of a few excuses, but he felt that they were not convincing. Just as he was hesitating, the young mage in front of him smiled. "I will not be able to stay for too long. I have to return to Doland tomorrow, and there are some things that I have to settle there. However, there is still some time tonight. How about this, Castellan Arathor, after the banquet is over, bring them to Sienna's place to look for me. I will teach them some basic knowledge of magic. As for the other matters, we can talk about it the next time I come to Roland City."
"Really?" Arathor was pleasantly surprised. He had thought that there was no more hope, but he did not expect the young mage to agree so readily. In his surprise, Arathor nodded almost without hesitation. "Alright, it's a deal. Mage Felic, after the banquet is over, I will bring them along with you!"
"Alright." When he said that, Lin Li had to grit his teeth to force himself not to laugh out loud. To be honest, Lin Li really did not expect the castellan to be so cooperative. He barely had to put in any effort to trick an amulet for himself.
He was completely safe now …
It was the castellan who was escorting him back. Didn't the four fellas from the Brilliance Shrine want his life? As long as I stay close to the castellan, let's see how they can find a chance to strike …
…
While Lin Li was secretly pleased, Lasorick was scratching his head furiously on the other side.
The banquet tonight was too complicated for Lasorick. He could not understand why Uncle William did not stand up for him when he had clearly told him about the conflict in the afternoon. Instead, he seemed to be on good terms with that fella …
"Uncle William, you … Why are you so polite to that fella?" Fortunately, although Lasorick was stupid, he had a good point. He would never hide anything he did not understand, and would ask at the first opportunity. Just like now …
Strangely, William did not answer him, and only asked casually, "Lasorick, when are you going back to Doland?"
"Huh?" Lasorick was stunned.
"How about this, Lasorick. Go and make the arrangements, and return to Doland tomorrow." After saying that, William waved his hand tiredly. "Alright, Lasorick, I'm a little tired. I want to take a break. Go and sit somewhere else …"
"Alright, Uncle Varian …" Sherlock nodded.
After watching Lasorick leave, William sighed secretly. This stupid son of Bayson was going to get him into big trouble sooner or later …
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