The waitress couldn't help but look at Rob a few more times. For a moment, she couldn't tell if the young man really knew this wine or if he was just lucky.
Rob smiled at her. When it came to wine tasting in the Royal College of Magic and Magic, if the dean claimed to be number one, then Rob dared to claim to be number two. Ever since his amazing talent was discovered, the young man lived like a prisoner. Demain always said that the outside world was too dangerous, so he was forced to stay in the magic tower all year round as a dead otaku. These years, the young man's entertainment was very scarce. Sometimes, when he was bored, Rob would use his left and right hands to play rock-paper-scissors.
Perhaps even Steins couldn't stand his miserable life anymore. Every once in a while, the supreme magus would allow the young man to go to the dean's place for some fresh air. In fact, the principal's original intention was to let Rob learn more about ancient magic from the dean. In this regard, even Steins admired the dean's talent.
But the result was always unsatisfactory. Perhaps it was because he had suffered the same torment as the young man in his early years and shared the same affliction, the dean and Rob felt like old friends at first sight. The former rather generously opened his secret wine cellar to the young man, and the two drank the famous wine that the dean had scavenged from all over the world while revealing the dark history of the principal and vice principal to each other. It was as if they regretted not meeting each other earlier.
It was hard to say how much knowledge of ancient magic Rob had learned from the dean, but the young man's wine tasting skills and judgment were growing day by day. Never underestimate the collection of a grand magus. The dean's inconspicuous little wine cellar contained many goods that even the royal family had never heard of.
In fact, Rob had tasted the Poem of the Holy Night long ago. According to the dean, this thing was obtained from a village of elves. Not long ago, the priest in the village accidentally produced some by-products in the process of refining herbs. Because it tasted good, everyone started to brew it. The main purpose was to drink it in the village, and the rest would be sold. The raw materials were actually very common, and the cost was almost negligible. The only problem was that the location of the village was relatively hidden, and it was difficult for ordinary people to find that place. Therefore, this wine was not well-known and could rarely be seen in pubs.
The captain of the guards was a very talkative person. Especially after a few glasses of wine, the unfamiliarity between the two of them had faded a lot. Kenneth and Robb chatted about some of the interesting things that happened when they were young, and as they chatted, the topic shifted to how everyone was doing now.
Now that the mayor had retired honorably, ever since the underground city in the Endless Sea of Trees was discovered, Andella Duchy and the Sacred Alliance quickly realized the huge benefits hidden behind it. After some discussion, they finally appointed a baron named Oliver to manage Ryan.
At the mention of the baron, Kenneth couldn't help but frown. "It's not that Oliver isn't good, but I feel that he's too eager for quick success. Ryan was able to develop to such a level within half a year, but it's also a fact that the public security is declining. This has a lot to do with him allowing the Bandit's Guild to enter and turning a blind eye to the illegal trade of contraband items." The Guard Captain sipped his wine and sighed. "Of course, we know his difficulties. His position seems boundless on the surface, but it's actually not that easy. Lord Oliver isn't a local of Ryan, and there aren't many people supporting him in Ryan. Duke and the Vatican must have given him a lot of pressure. I've seen him looking haggard a few times. What a pitiful man. He hasn't had a good night's sleep since he took office."
Rob listened quietly. To be honest, he wasn't prepared for the current situation in Ryan. This was no longer the paradise that he remembered. Just like what Kenneth had said, the situation in Ryan was very complicated. Due to the appearance of the underground city, it had attracted a lot of attention, including some influential figures. There was a large population flow in the town, and there were many unfamiliar faces on the streets and alleys. As time passed, there would definitely be more and more experts rushing here.
Well, from the perspective of opening a bakery, business was better, but it was not good for Rob who wanted to hide his identity and live a quiet life. The half-built office building of the Magic Association was the best proof. At the thought that Demain and Steins could activate the Teleportation Formation and appear before him at any time, the young man didn't feel safe at all.
No, I can't stay here for too long. I'll leave after meeting that man. I'll look for a small town with good scenery and a small population that's suitable for living in seclusion. The young man made up his mind.
But is the money left in my pocket enough to support me on another long journey? Luo Bu had no choice but to seriously consider this problem. The money that the dwarf had given him before they parted had been mostly spent. Now, the youth only had less than three silver coins in assets on him.
But as long as he could find that man and get back the ten gold coins he had deposited with him, he could solve the current problem.
When the two were almost done drinking, Rob asked, "Brother Kenneth, do you know where my dad is now?"
"Eh? Old Ricks? " The Guard Captain rubbed his chin. "Speaking of which, the last time I saw him was more than half a month ago. He looked like he was in a hurry and had a big box with him. It seemed like he was going on a long journey."
Rob's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. He thought to himself that it couldn't be. Did that guy go gambling again? According to Kenneth's description, he must have lost all his money and had no choice but to run away.
Based on the young man's understanding of that man, the probability of such a situation happening was really high. Rob began to regret why he had sent all the money to him. If he had known earlier, he would have sent some of it to Kenneth and let the knight keep it for him.
Despite having a bad feeling, there was always a glimmer of hope in Rob's heart. He decided to go to the grocery store to take a look.
"Anyway, I have nothing to do now. I'll go with you."
Kenneth got up to pay the bill, but the waitress did not take the silver coin he handed to her. Instead, she smiled and said, "The boss is very interested in the two of you. He said that from now on, the two of you will not have to pay for the drinks. He hopes that you can come to our place more often to play."
The Guard Captain did not buy it. He snorted coldly and stuffed the money into the waitress's hand. "Keep the change. I know what your boss is planning. It's not that easy to bribe me. If my brother and I want to drink, we will naturally pay for it. If your boss does something illegal in private, don't expect me to bend the rules."
"Brother Kenneth is right." Rob praised him. The natives of Ryan might not be smart, but they were all very cute and had their own set of rules in their hearts.
The waitress seemed to be a little angry. She could not help but say, "Bribe? Sir Knight, you seem to have misunderstood something. Do you know who our boss is? He … "
"I'm just an ordinary businessman." A fat man with a protruding belly smiled as he walked down from the second floor. When his gaze swept past the female attendant, the latter's countenance instantly turned ghastly pale, and it was even to the extent that her body was trembling. She did not dare to speak another word, and she bowed deeply to Luo Bu and the other man before leaving hastily.
"I'm sorry. The little girl doesn't think before she speaks. I'll teach her a good lesson later." Fatso smiled.
Kenneth frowned. "I hope your so-called education is not the kind that I understand. Do you need me to remind you? This is Ryan. No matter who you are, where you come from, how much power and influence you have, you have to abide by the laws here."
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