At night, the Red Raven Tavern was bustling with noise and excitement.
Instructor Marlin had drunk too much, and was hugging Fatty Shi as he talked about his plan to get rich. Fatty Shi's eyes lit up. He didn't listen to Marlin's nagging and poured him another glass of ale. Then he pulled Yuri and Terman to the side and whispered to each other.
Lollister pushed the door open and entered. He greeted Galilando behind the counter and sat beside Instructor Marlin. After accompanying President Peterson in a steam bath in the afternoon, he felt a little tired and went home to sleep. When he woke up, it was already dark, so he hurried over.
Instructor Marlin opened his blurry eyes and said, "Lolok, you're late. Cheers …"
"Brother Marlin, how many glasses have you had? Why are you so drunk? "
Oh no, Instructor Marlin's wife would nag him again if he sent him back tonight. However, Lollister decided not to think about this for now. It was more important to fill his stomach. He hadn't had dinner yet, so he was starving. After calling for a few times, the new maid, Molly, arrived. She was very happy to see Lollister. She asked what Lollister wanted while complaining that he hadn't come to the tavern to see her for so long. Should he stay tonight?
Looking at Molly's sexier body, Lollister's heart skipped a beat. It had been a month since the last time, and he had been so busy in the academy. If it weren't for today's payday, he wouldn't have remembered to come to the tavern. Sister Louise and Old Carl's wedding was only a month away, and he hadn't thought of a gift yet.
However, looking at Instructor Marlin, who was sprawled on the table, Lollister shook his head. "I'm sorry, Molly. I've been so busy lately. I invited this brother here for a drink today, but I have to send him back later. I can't stay here. Maybe in a few days. "
Molly snorted unhappily and said coldly, "Wait for me." Then she left.
However, as a maid, Molly didn't forget her duties. Soon, Lollister's feast was served. After eating a few mouthfuls of fried rice, Fatty Shi sat in front of Lollister and grabbed the roast goose on the table. He broke off a leg and started chewing.
"F * ck, did you wash your hands? How am I supposed to eat with your dirty hands? "Laurist scolded.
"If you don't want to eat, I can do it for you." Yuri also came over. He was even more ruthless and directly took the entire plate of roast goose away.
"Brothers, are you guys trying to take advantage of me again? Let me tell you, other than Brother Marlin, you guys will have to pay your own bills tonight."
"That's easy," Fatty Shi spat out the goose leg bone and waved his hand to summon the maid. He pointed at Marlin who was lying on the table and said, "Brother Marlin also wants six bottles of black plum fruit wine for six people and two barrels of black plum ale. Also, ask Chef Mai to serve a few good dishes for these two tables to go with the wine."
Marlin, who was slumped on the table, raised his head when he heard his name. He raised his glass and said, "Alright, cheers …" Then he slammed his head on the table again.
"F * ck, you can do that? You win, Fatty Shi. "Lorist was dumbfounded, and the rice in his mouth fell out.
"Yay!" Fatty Shi, Yuri, and the rest clapped in celebration after successfully taking advantage of Lorist again …
While they were fooling around, someone suddenly rushed over and knelt down in front of Lorist. Lorist was so shocked that he jumped up, "What's wrong with you?"
That person said loudly, "I want to be your disciple! I want to learn swordsmanship from you! "
… …
Fatty Shi, Yuri, and the rest were stunned too. What was going on?
"I want to learn swordsmanship from you. I've watched your duels for a month. It was my fault before. I shouldn't have said that you're only an Iron-rank and not fit to teach me. I'm sorry!"
"Brother Locke, he's the bastard I told you about. Now he's regretting it again." At some point, Aire had appeared beside Lollister. He even took a bottle of black plum wine from the plate that Sarah was carrying. "Another bottle."
"You can pay for this one." Lorist hurriedly explained. Fatty Shi had used Instructor Marlin's name to ask for six bottles of black plum wine, and it was a big silver coin per bottle.
"It's fine, we'll pay together. Brother Locke was just saying." Ayer casually dismissed the maid, Sarah, and then patted Lorrist's shoulder. "Sit down, my boy. Think about whether or not to take him in."
He pointed at the youth kneeling on the ground.
Sigh, I can't get away with this. Lorist sighed in his heart and carefully looked at the youth kneeling on the ground. Yes, Ayer was right. Although this kid was only sixteen, he was tall and strong. Those who didn't know would really think he was around twenty. He had a head of blonde hair, a straight nose, a square mouth, and clear eyes. He had a good look. At this moment, the youth kneeling in front of him pursed his lips. His face was stubborn, but his eyes were filled with anticipation and uneasiness.
"What's your name?" Lorist asked gently.
"I-I'm Redi Kessidov." The youth was a little nervous.
"Hmm, then I'll call you Redi. Redi, you've seen my duel, so you should know that I'm an instructor at Dawn Academy. I teach swordsmanship and combat energy. As long as you enter Dawn Academy and become a student, I will naturally teach you swordsmanship. You don't need to kneel here and beg me. I'm only eight years older than you, so I don't want to take anyone as my disciple. You should get up. As long as you go to the elementary academy and study well for a semester, you can enter Dawn Academy next year. "Lorist said.
Redi was very disappointed, but he still knelt on the ground. "No, I don't want to go to school. They all call me a country bumpkin and look down on me. I only want to learn swordsmanship from you … … "
Twenty years of peace and economic development had made Moronte City the largest commercial city in the Galinthea Continent. Unknowingly, the residents of Moronte City had developed an inexplicable sense of superiority and pride. It was just like how the white-collar workers in Lorist's previous world looked down on foreign workers. They always called people from other countries country bumpkins and even started to reject mercenaries and commoners from other countries who came to Moronte City. They thought these people were thieves and robbers who came for the riches of Moronte City. The trade union had lost the tolerance it had when it was first established. As its influence expanded, it also became more greedy and realistic.
The students of Dawn Academy also had this kind of discrimination. Many of the disputes were caused by the local students looking down on the students from other countries. Who would've thought that Redi would encounter such a situation in the elementary academy. No wonder Aire said that he beat up an entire class of students.
"Brother Locke, just take him in. This bastard is a stubborn brat. He won't get up unless you agree. Don't talk about taking in disciples, just let him follow by your side as a servant. When you're in a good mood, you can give him some pointers. You're a quasi-noble anyway. No one will say anything if you have a servant by your side. "Aire advised as he drank from the bottle.
"This … …" Lorist sometimes forgot his noble status. Even though he was exiled by his family, he was still a noble. Even if he was not officially conferred a noble title, he still had the right to use the Norton Family's coat of arms to show off his quasi-noble status. He could enter high society and receive the treatment of nobles, but Lorist did not really care about it.
"Oh right." Aire seemed to remember something. "Didn't you move into a new house? I've been thinking about what to give you as a congratulatory gift. Coincidentally, there was a merchant who owed us a debt and went bankrupt. He started to sell off his property, and Ledos brought his carriage and horses over to pay off the debt. I saw that the carriage was not bad, and I remembered that you don't have a means of transport, so I decided to give it to you as a congratulatory gift. We don't need it anyway. So, you should accept him. At least you need someone to take care of the carriage and the two Zeno horses. "
Lorist smiled bitterly. What else could he do since Aire had already said so? He looked at the youth in front of him and said, "Redi, you heard what Aire said. Are you willing to follow by my side as a servant? If not, you can get up. I won't accept a disciple. "
Redi jumped up. "Of course I'm willing. I'll help you take care of the carriage and horses. I'll go get the luggage now."
Looking at Redi's receding figure, Aire nodded and said, "This kid will be a good servant. At least he's hardworking and strong. He's also a good driver … … I'll leave him to you in the future, Brother Locke."
Fatty Shi's face was full of envy and jealousy. "Aire, why did you give Little Locke a carriage and not give me a gift? We were in the same class back then! We're old acquaintances. "
"Brother Locke, you've given us a valuable business idea. Ledos said that he would feel bad if we don't give you a gift. Damn fatty, when have you ever helped us other than taking advantage of me? You still want a gift? Dream on, "Aire said.
Fatty Shi was not convinced. "I don't believe that Little Locke can come up with any good ideas that are worth a lot of money … …"
There was nothing to keep secret about this matter. Aire told them about how Terence's donkey penis was cut up and bottled as a valuable gift. Everyone was convinced.
Yuri nodded. "This business is indeed profitable."
Even if they knew about it, there was no way to imitate it. Aire had chartered a ship to the Ruins Islands more than a month ago to buy Terence's donkey penis at a high price. The ship would return in a month or so. The bottles of medicinal wine and other things were already prepared. All that was left was to be cut up and bottled. Moreover, without the influence of Aire's society, ordinary people would have to bear some risk in doing this business.
Fatty Shi said resentfully, "This kid's brain is just better than others."
Seeing that Lorist was almost done eating, Aire put the bottle on the table and said, "Come, Brother Locke, let's go see the carriage. I've parked it in the backyard."
Thus, the group flocked to see the carriage.
This wasn't one of those light carriages that were usually seen on the streets of Morent City. It was a four-wheeled carriage with a complete carriage that could travel long distances. The carriage was dark brown in color, and the upper part was embedded with four green glass windows that were half a meter square. During the day, the inside of the carriage could receive sufficient light. There were brass luggage racks at the top and back of the carriage. In front of the carriage was a two-person driver's seat.
Aire kicked the large wheel at the back of the carriage and said proudly, "These wheels, axles, and bearings were all custom-made by the Dwarf Kingdom. They are all made of fine steel and are strong and durable. There's also a large piece of spring at the bottom that supports the entire carriage. Even on the bumpy mountain roads, the carriage is very stable. With this carriage, Brother Locke won't have to suffer from the sun and rain when he goes out on mercenary missions in the future. "
"Damn, who would want to take a carriage like this on a mercenary mission? That's not a mercenary, but a noble lord." Fatty Shi said.
Aire ignored him and said to Lorist, "Come, let's take a look inside."
Two gray leather sofas were placed side by side in the carriage. The sofa at the back could even be lowered to become a small bed. There were four small drawers under the sofa that could be used to store miscellaneous items. The walls of the carriage were covered in lavender velvet, and there were also two wall lamps with oil glass shades fixed to them.
Aire knocked on the wall, "There are thin steel plates in here, and here …"
Aire pointed to the roof of the carriage and said, "These are six thin steel plates covered in velvet. They can be unfastened when moved and can be put down to block the six glass windows at the front, back, left, and right. The carriage can be temporarily connected into a sturdy secret room, protecting the passengers inside from outside threats. There's also a secret door under the carriage. You can see it if you lift the carpet, and you can escape from under the carriage in case of an emergency. "
Terman was full of praise, "This carriage has considered all the situations encountered on the long journey. This decoration and arrangement must be very valuable."
Fatty Shi was envious, "At least a hundred gold coins, including the two Zeno horses that pull the carriage …"
Zeno horses were one of the famous horses in Galinthea. They were known for their endurance and long distance running, but their sprinting speed was a little weak.
Yuri asked weakly, "Aire, how much do you think the bankrupt merchant owes you?"
Ayer scratched his head and thought for a moment. "It should be around thirty gold coins, less than forty."
"Uh …" Everyone was speechless …
Lorist did not care if the carriage Aire gave him was stolen or not. They were part of the underworld anyway, and doing this was part of their duty. Patting the carriage, he was extremely satisfied. "Thanks, El. I'll accept it. "
Seeing Redi carrying a bag over, Lorist called out, "Redi, put the things in the carriage and bring the horses over. Fatty, come with me to get Teacher Marlin, I need to send him back first."
Fatty Shi asked, "Are you coming back?"
Lorist shook his head, "Forget it, I'm not coming back. I still have a duel tomorrow, and it's not good to be late. Right, do you want to go together? "
Fatty Shi said, "Let's stay a little longer, the dishes are not all here yet."
Lorist came to a realization, "Right, I'll go settle the bill first, in case you guys put the messy bill under my name again."
Fatty Shi said, "Damn, you're too stingy, Loke. Aire just gave you a luxurious carriage worth a hundred gold coins! You should at least spend a few gold coins to celebrate. "
"No way." Lorist replied.
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