Chapter 16 I Have An Unknown Premonition
The waitress couldn't help but look at Rob a few more times, and for a moment she was not sure whether the boy really knew this kind of wine or was it just because of her good luck.
Rob smiled at her. On the wine tasting, if the director of the Royal Magic Academy of War was called first, Rob would dare to be called second. Since his amazing talent was discovered, the boy has lived a prisoner-like life. Deman always said that the outside world was too dangerous, so he was pressed into the magic tower all year round to be a dead house. The entertainment activities of these young men are not ordinary. Sometimes when they are bored, Rob can play rock-scissors with his left and right hands.
Perhaps even Steines couldn't stand his miserable life. The super magician would allow the teenager to go to the Academic Director to let the wind go. In fact, the principal's original intention was to let Robdo and the Academic Director learn about ancient magic. In this regard, even Steines admired the talent of the Academic Director.
But the result is often unsatisfactory. Perhaps because of the same torture as the teenager in his early years and the same illness, the Academic Affairs Director and Rob hit it off at first sight. The former generously opened his secret wine cellar to the teenager. While drinking the famous wine plundered by the Academic Affairs Director all over the world, they revealed to each other the dark history of the Chief and Vice-President, which was quite despised.
It is hard to say how much ancient magic knowledge Rob learned from the Director of Academic Affairs, but the skill of young people's wine tasting and their ability to appreciate wine is increasing day by day. Never underestimate the collection of a great magician. The Director of Academic Affairs has many hidden goods in it, and even the royal family has never heard of it.
The Holy Night Poem Rob had actually been drunk for a long time. According to the Academic Affairs Director, this thing was obtained from a small elf village. Not long ago, the sacrificial priests inadvertently made some by-products while refining herbs. Because the taste was good, everyone started brewing, mainly because they drank it themselves in the village, and the excess part would be sold. The raw materials used were actually very ordinary, 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 touch that place, which resulted in the low popularity of this wine and was rarely seen in taverns.
The captain of the guard was a very talkative person, especially after a few glasses of wine, the strangeness that the two had not seen each other for a long time faded away. Kenneth and Rob talked about some interesting things about their childhood, and as they talked about it, they brought up everyone's recent situation.
Now the mayor has retired gloriously. Since the dungeon in the sea of endless trees was discovered, the Principality of Andera and the Holy Alliance soon realized the huge benefits hidden behind it. After some negotiation, a baron named Oliver was finally airborne from above to manage Ryan.
Speaking of the Baron, Kenneth couldn't help frowning, "Oliver is not bad, but he always feels that he is too eager for some things. He is indeed a big contribution to Ryan's ability to develop to this level in just half a year, but it is also a fact that the decline in public security is a lot to do with him allowing the Thieves Guild to settle in and turning a blind eye to the underground transaction of contraband," the captain of the guard took a sip of wine and sighed, "Of course we also know his difficulties. The current position looks glorious on the surface, but it is not so easy to do. Oliver is not a native of Ryan. There are not many people who support him in Ryan. The Duke and the Holy See must have put a lot of pressure on him. I have seen him look haggard several times. Poor man, he hasn't had a good sleep since the first day he took office."
Rob listened quietly. To be honest, he was a little unprepared for Ryan's current situation. This is no longer the paradise-like town in my memory. As Kenneth said, Ryan's current situation is very complicated. The appearance of the dungeon has attracted many attention, including some big people. The town's current population is also very mobile, and the streets and alleys are full of strange faces. As time goes by, more and more masters will surely rush here.
Well, from the perspective of opening a bakery, the business is better, but it is a big problem for Rob who wants to cover up his identity and live a quiet life. The office building of the Magicians Association, which was halfway through, is the best proof. When the boy thought that Deman and Steins could be able to spread the teleportation array in front of him at any time, the boy felt that there was no sense of security here.
No, you can't stay here for too long. You'll leave after seeing that man. Then look for a small town with a sparsely populated population and suitable for seclusion. The boy made up his mind.
But is the money left in my pocket enough to support myself on another long-distance trip? Rob had to think about this question seriously. The money given to him by the dwarf before leaving was spent all the way. Now the boy has less than three silver coins in his body.
However, as long as you can find the man and get back the ten gold coins you had previously stored from him, you can solve the current difficulties.
After the two of them had a similar drink, Rob asked, "Brother Kenneth, do you know where my dad is now?"
"Hey? Old Ricks?" The captain of the guard rubbed his chin. "It seems that the last time I saw him was more than half a month ago. He looked in a hurry and carried a big box, as if he was going to travel far."
Rob's heart suddenly skipped a beat when he heard this, thinking, "Aren't that guy going to gamble again?" He probably lost all his money and had to go out and run away after hearing Kenneth's description.
Based on the boy's understanding of that man, the probability of this happening was really not too high. Rob began to regret why he had to send all the money to him. If he had known this, it would be better to send part of it to Kenneth and let Mr. Knight save it for him first.
Although he had an unknown premonition, Rob always had a glimmer of hope in his heart, so he decided to go to the grocery store first.
"Anyway, I'm fine now, so I'll go with you."
Kenneth stood up to check the bill, but the waitress did not take the silver coin he handed over. Instead, she smiled and said, "The boss is very interested in you and said that from now on, both of you will be exempted from your wine bills. I hope you can enjoy more and come to us often to play."
The captain of the guard didn't take this trick. He snorted coldly and stuffed the money into the waitress's hand. "Don't look for change anymore. I know what your boss is planning. It's not that easy to bribe me. If my brother and I want to drink, they will naturally pay for it. If your boss does something illegal in private, I don't think I will be able to be able to make it."
"Brother Kenneth said it well." Rob praised the side. Ryan's natives may not be smart, but they are all cute without exception and have their own set of principles of conduct in their hearts.
The waitress's face seemed a little angry, and she couldn't help but say, "Brief? This 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 big belly smiled and walked down from the second floor, his eyes swept over the waitress. The latter's face was pale and even his body was trembling. He never dared to say a word again, bowed deeply to Rob and the others, and hurriedly retreated.
"Sorry, I'm making you laugh. The little girl can't speak in her mind. I'll educate her later." The fat man said with a smile.
Kenneth frowned, "I hope that the education you call is not the kind I understand. Do you need my reminder? This is Ryan. No matter who you are, where you come from, or how much energy and power you have, you must abide by the laws here."
Chapter completed!