"Well, since you guys know each other, I'll go back now," Rex said and put down the teacup.
Count Spadian was stunned. Princess Rex came here personally just to introduce Salin to him? He looked at Salin carefully and did not see anything wrong. This young mage had a calm temperament and a calm expression. He was smiling, but there was no smile in his blue eyes.
He looked like a nobleman. Count Spadian commented in his mind.
Salin also stood up. Rex waved his hand and said, "They'll go back with you. You can chat with the count."
"They" referred to the four Black Iron Sword Saints. Salin knew that since the princess was helping him, he had to take care of the Clyde Family's business. According to Rex's habits, his mission was important and the rewards would be great. Juan's eyes were burning. He had probably been eyeing this position for a long time.
Salin remained calm and collected as he slowly sat back down.
Rex only drank a cup of tea and said a few words when he arrived at the Clyde Family, but Salin was very impressed. Although Rex was usually polite to mages, he was very cunning when it came to nobles. No matter how many tricks Count Spadian had, he could not use them on the princess. On the surface, Salin was in charge, but if there was a problem, Rex could kick him away.
It would be difficult for the Clyde Family to bribe him. No one knew what his relationship with the princess was.
Salin sat on the chair and was a bit bored. He was thinking about how to talk business with the sly count. Subconsciously, he picked up the teacup that Rex had left.
There were only a few green leaves left in the teacup. There was a red lip print on the inside of the pure white cup. Neris giggled as she lifted the teapot and poured some water for Salin. The water was a bit cold. Salin pondered and did not drink it.
Rex didn't tell him anything, so he couldn't make any decisions on his own. This time, he was just trying to get to know the people related to the Clayde Family. As for the details, he had to wait until he returned to the Bitter Water Commandery. Salin had read a lot and knew that building a business relationship was as complicated as learning magic. Otherwise, there would be no need for so many low-level mages to be poor.
This time, he didn't have to do anything but get to know Enid's parents. Ainphent was a difficult person to get along with, but he also valued family. It would be easier to get along well with his parents in the future.
He just didn't know if Ainphent's parents were imprisoned in the capital or just under house arrest in disguise.
After a long time, Count Spadian and his son returned to the living room. The four Black Iron Sword Saints remained motionless, sitting steadily at the back. Salin felt confident.
"Count," Salin called out lazily. From his accent, it was hard to tell that he was a Scottinyan.
"Mage Salin." Silvan sat down again. Seeing Nelis serving Salin, he did not know how to start. Judging from Salin's attire and demeanor, he didn't lack money. Looking at Neris's beauty, it would be difficult to seduce him with a beauty. Promise power? He was an Earl, and Salin listened directly to the princess. He also had the protection of four experts.
This was like a tiger encountering a hedgehog, not knowing what to do. The hardest thing to deal with in this world was a mage who didn't lack money, and Salin happened to be such a mage.
"Actually, business is secondary. I want to meet someone." Salin knew that he was no match for the Earl in business. Fortunately, this matter was not urgent. There were still three business families in the capital, and the Earl would not let him choose another target so easily.
"Who does the mage want to meet?" Count Spadian was a bit confused. Bitter Water Prefecture had always been isolated from the outside world, and no family's business had ever reached there. It could be said that Bitter Water Prefecture was a closed world. Who did this mage want to meet?
"Ainphent O 'Clyde," Salin said, sipping the cold tea. The tea had a hint of sweetness, like Rex's breath.
"Huh?" Count Spadian's expression was a bit cold, but he immediately felt relieved. Salin couldn't be from the Vatican, and Princess Rex couldn't be either.
"Ainphent is my friend. After we broke up in Phoenix, I've been thinking about him." Salin put down the teacup and said unhurriedly.
"Ainphent …" Count Spadian was a bit hesitant. Ainphent was a magic genius, but unfortunately, he was destroyed by the Vatican. Who would have thought that he would start practicing necromancy again? The family did not want to announce this. Was this Salin reliable?
Salin immediately saw through Count Spadian's thoughts. This was not because he was smart, but because Salin already knew what Ainphent was going to do. A necromancer was very important to the Clyde family.
Salin looked at the Earl's son. The young man's head was lowered, as if he was not interested in what he was saying. He could not tell what he was thinking. If Ainphent became a necromancer, would it affect this young man's status in the family?
"Lord Spadian, did Ainphent buy the Necromancer Flame?" Salin pretended to be surprised.
Count Spadian did not answer directly, but he was relieved. It seemed that Salin and Ainphent were really close. Otherwise, Ainphent would not have told him about the Necromancer Flame. Count Spadian nodded. "He's not in the capital. It's not convenient for him to train here."
"That's a pity. Can I see his parents? Ainphent asked me to give you something. "
Count Spadian said quickly, "No problem. Ainphent's parents are here. Mage Salin …"
Salin immediately stood up. Smiling, he said, "That's great. I'll go see them now."
Spadian did not expect Salin to be so happy and was caught off guard. Salin had already walked a few steps forward and was about to pull his sleeve affectionately.
Salin thought to himself, Count Spadian and I only have a business relationship, but Ainphent and I have been through life and death together. It's easier to interact with his parents than with an old guy like you. Ainphent's parents caused so much trouble, but they were only placed under house arrest in the capital. They must have a high status in the family.
Rex would take back the four Black Iron Sword Saints sooner or later. It was better for him to find a backer in the Clayde Family. In the future, Ainphent's parents would take care of him a little.
"O, okay …"
Count Spadian still could not avoid Salin. He was pulled out of the door by Salin. A pure noble would not do this, but Salin was not one. He turned back as he walked and said to Shika and the others, "Wait here for me."
Count Spadian could only turn back and tell his son to take care of the guest.
Salin held the Count's sleeve and did not let go. He chatted with the Count as they walked, so Count Spadian could not say anything related.
Along the way, everyone who saw this was surprised. They did not know who this young mage was. The business deal was not finished yet. Count Spadian did not want to let go of Salin's hand, so he could only endure.
Not long after, the two of them arrived in front of a solitary courtyard. This courtyard did not look like Qin Yin's style. It was similar to Joey's house. It had a solitary wall and courtyard door, not surrounded by buildings.
There were two swordsmen guarding the door. Salin could tell at a glance that they were probably high-level swordsmen.
"Count." The two high-level swordsmen bowed but did not intend to open the door. Salin noticed that the door was not locked. The steps were also very clean, as if they had been cleaned often. The rain that had just fallen made the door unusually clean. There was not a speck of dust.
"Go tell Felrett that Ainphent's friend wants to see him."
Salin found it strange. If Ainphent's parents were imprisoned, why did the Count not go in directly? Did he not even have the power to do so? He thought to himself. A swordsman had already gone in to report. Soon, he came out and said, "Count, Lord Felrett asked him to go in himself."
Salin looked at the Count. The Count shrugged and spread out his hands. Salin said, "Count, your … son, I think you should go see him. I am worried about my two subordinates."
Salin suddenly thought of Neris. If she suddenly had any strange ideas, he would not cause trouble in the living room. The Count's son did not look as smart as his father. It was normal for him to be fooled by Neris.
Ignoring the Count's stunned expression, Salin walked up the steps and entered the courtyard.
There was a stone path in the courtyard, both sides of which were planted with flowers. The fresh rain had just begun, and the fragrance of flowers was strong. The moist air was fragrant. In front of him was a stone house. It was two stories and huge. There was a colonnade in front of the door. Salin went up the steps and knocked lightly.
"Come in." A gentle voice sounded. Salin pushed the door and entered. In front of him was a huge magic laboratory.
The entire first floor of the stone house was open. Apart from the buildings on both sides, there were more than twenty magic experiment tables in the room and hundreds of shelves of various sizes. In front of him was a huge glass window. Light spilled in and shone on two people.
The man had red hair and was tall. The woman had black hair and a slender figure. The man and the woman were in their thirties. Neither of them wore mage robes. They were just simple linen shirts. The woman was fine, but Salin felt a strong elemental wave on the man.
It felt a bit like Faylen. If he wore a magic robe, Salin probably wouldn't be able to tell.
The man was focused on doing magic experiments. Salin stood at the door and did not approach. He just waited. On the experiment table, six metal pillars inlaid with gems formed a circle. A gem floated in the middle. The man was controlling the black corrosive ray to carve the gem.
This man was Ainphent's father!
Salin's eyes became moist when he thought of the man who had killed an entire city's spy for his son. Thinking about it carefully, all he could remember was his mother's warm embrace and his father's vague face.
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