Entrustment (2)

The special fluorescent ore can sustain the text written with it, and the spells attached to the body of the stick will cause the written characters to refract at multiple angles, presenting a front view from any direction.

It was a badge forged from mithril, with forked lightning encircling a crystal-like relief, indicating that the holder was a mage, and an advanced one specializing in the air element. To have graduated from being an apprentice to a full-fledged mage at such a young age, even if not of noble birth, was enough to earn the title of genius.

"Let's kill them together. Be quick and efficient, the price doesn't matter." Remembering the adventurer exam that was to take place in three days, Cohen added, "It would be best to disguise ourselves as if we were attacked by monsters; I do not want to be scolded by my father."

Then you should also know that ordinary rules do not apply to geniuses

No, it is merely the adventurer examination held once every three years that is scheduled to take place in Miweila. Cohen is not particularly concerned about the lives of these ruffians. Although the adventurer examination is held only once every three years and is merely a routine selection of talent, it has drawn the attention of prominent figures due to the recent covert rivalry among the three major guilds. If any trouble arises during the examination involving the ruffian gang under his command, it is likely to implicate him and his entire family.

The tongue stick traced a series of elegant characters in the air. The female receptionist named Vina was momentarily taken aback, then quickly retrieved the materials circulating among the various guilds from her drawer

I would like to take on a task, something simple

As a noble, Cohen did not indulge in the idle pursuits typical of ordinary wastrels; instead, with a modest talent for magic, he chose alchemy as a secondary profession beyond his noble duties

"You... don't get too complacent." The arrogant reply caused veins to bulge on Cohen's forehead. He raised his hand and with a flick, the ring containing the spell emitted a loud bang, and a fireball, roughly the size of a human head, shot straight towards Victor, radiating intense heat.

In an instant, the semi-transparent glowing letters of Victor Wood and his team rose from the task list of Dawo Village

The upper echelons of the Adventurers' Guild would not jeopardize their relations with the nobility for the sake of a mere employee. In this small town, the power of the Jaladi family is unmatched.

The spell at https://m.hetushucomcom has been broken, but the nearby wooden benches have suffered the consequences. A fireball, split in two, veered off course and struck two rows of wooden chairs on either side, causing intense flames that filled the entire hall with choking black smoke. Meanwhile, the culprit behind all this stood there in a daze.

A young woman responsible for task negotiations in the bounty area smiled politely, wearing a white top embroidered with the words 'Vina'

It is to let him know the consequences of offending the young master.

The lich walked briskly down the desolate street. After leaving the Alchemy Institute, it did not take long for it to locate the Adventurers' Guild situated to the west of the town, guided by Wood's memories

Victor consumed Wood's savings without a hint of remorse, raising his tongue stick and with a gentle wave, left a crimson afterimage in the air

Cohen knew that Wood was a genius in magic, and due to his father's warning, he had never confronted Wood directly. However, he truly did not expect that this young man was so formidable.

Thinking of his father, even the overbearing Cohen couldn't help but shiver. After the previous incidents of sending thugs were discovered, he not only received a severe scolding but also got beaten up. He hoped that this time, eliminating Wood would not provoke his father's wrath.

He understands Wood too well. Clearly, he is a poor boy with no background, yet he always loves to showcase that pitiful sense of justice. Every time he encounters nobles oppressing commoners, he insists on intervening, regardless of whether he has the ability to do so.

Do you want to meddle, Wood

Before the arrival of Victor, the top alchemy apprentice in Mivira was always held by him. The village boy, who bore the title of genius, forced Cohen to settle for second place for the next five years, which greatly displeased him

Vina was both fearful and hesitant; when her gaze met those green eyes, her hands seemed to move of their own accord. Not only did she accept the mithril badge, but she also quickly prepared the special magical potion, all under the heavy pressure of the task list

In the evening, the once crowded adventure guild hall is nearly devoid of people, with only a few disreputable-looking men standing at the entrance. They are local thugs, specifically lurking here to prey on vulnerable clients, such as the elderly, the weak, and the sick, robbing them of their commissions meant for task rewards.

Upon witnessing this scene, Veena exclaimed and quickly crouched down, swiftly burrowing into the stone table made of anti-magic materials

"Young Master Cohen, are you not going to teach this brat a lesson? Look at his arrogant demeanor; he clearly does not take you seriously." Amode was well aware of his master's preferences and pretended to go and deal with Victor, who was only seen from behind, but in reality, he did not dare to take action himself. Previously, he had been ordered to send someone to deal with a poor kid without any background, and as his subordinates returned one by one with bruised faces, Amode gradually understood that these thugs, who could only intimidate commoners, could never win in a direct confrontation against someone who had already obtained the qualifications of a mage, regardless of their numbers. Previously, he had been ordered to send someone to deal with a poor kid without any background, and as his subordinates returned one by one with bruised faces, Amode gradually understood that these thugs, who could only intimidate commoners, could never win in a direct confrontation against someone who had already obtained the qualifications of a mage, regardless of their numbers.

Although mages, mercenaries, and thieves each have their own legitimate guilds, the broadly encompassing profession of 'adventurer' has become the most common means of communication and task acquisition among various guilds. Many individuals even abandon their original guilds to gather intelligence and accept tasks here

You know what to do. There is an unmistakable threat in these simple and straightforward words

Cohen pointed to the girl who was about to hide in the guild hall, and the rogue leader immediately understood. Amode made a gesture to his subordinate beside him, and they quickly formed an encirclement, closing in on the girl who was alone.

Is this the tongue stick? ... Not bad ... . ... It can be considered a convenient invention. This is how the Lich evaluates one of the most important inventions in the middle world in recent decades

"You little brat, dare to hit me? Just watch me break your hand!" The thugs rushed in, their faces filled with menace

I heard it was a last-minute decision..." Cohen squinted, his gaze fixed on the figure that had just emerged from the street corner, which was precisely the reason he had personally made this trip today

Victor calmly extended his left hand, and the fingers of his index and middle finger, pressed together, resembled a sharp blade, slicing through the fire spell that was aimed directly at his face

Reattaching the badge to his chest, the Lich paid no attention to Cohen, who was staring at him intently, and left the Adventurers' Guild with the girl he had rescued.

I just wanted to test how much ability he still has today; you all should not do anything unnecessary www.hetushucomcom. A mage without a tongue will no longer have any power. Thinking of this, his mood improved. If the subsequent tests can prove that Victor has become a useless person, then he can freely deal with this poor boy who has repeatedly embarrassed him.

Save me

Just as Veena showed a look of difficulty, the noise at the door suddenly rose to a new height

"I heard our genius just got injured; it's not good to push oneself too hard." Cohen's voice, laced with provocation, rang out, accompanied by the mocking laughter of the ruffians

The lich lowered its head to look at the girl who sought its help, with no emotional fluctuations in its emerald green eyes

"Young Master Cohen," a middle-aged man with a scarred face respectfully bowed awkwardly to the young man dressed in fine clothes, while inwardly wondering what matter could possibly warrant this young master, who usually held himself in such high regard, to make a personal visit.

"Shut up! You useless fools who can do nothing! You can't even stop a person!" The scolding was directed at the sycophantic ruffians, as Cohen's gaze fixed on the direction in which Victor had departed, the malice in his eyes accumulating more and more. His father's admonitions echoed incessantly in his mind, and ultimately, anger triumphed over reason

"Young Master Cohen, this fellow clearly does not regard you with any respect"

Victor Wood... this fellow is truly fortunate

Noticing the item worn on the young man's chest, she once again slowed her tone

Where is the woman? Amode suppressed a laugh. The young master himself said not to cause trouble, yet secretly sent someone to deal with that kid. What a double standard this is

There are, but they are all high-level tasks. If you don't mind, you can wait a day or two... The implication is that only formally registered adventurers and bounty hunters can take them.

Victor's fingers holding the tongue depressor paused slightly

It is merely a fulfillment of duty, as I have just accepted this young lady's commission. Victor removed the mage badge from his chest and handed it to the female receptionist, who was peeking out from under the table to observe the situation

Its gaze swept over the group standing beside the guild entrance, noticing the unfriendly stares. Not wanting to provoke trouble for the time being, it directly walked into the spacious guild hall

Yesterday, I just got in touch with the library...

Vina hurriedly tore the page recording Victor's tasks from the thick task list and threw it onto a nearby wooden chair that was still burning. The open flames quickly ignited the coarse parchment, which turned into a pile of charred ashes amidst Amode's sinister laughter

Among this crowd, only one person's attire stood out distinctly from the surrounding ruffians; their luxurious clothing clearly indicated a wealthy background. From Wood's memory, Victor found the reason why the puppet corpse he manipulated felt 'familiar'.

After taking a cursory glance at the entire hall's arrangement, Victor walked towards the item area and finally came to a stop in front of a large cabinet filled with various equipment needed for adventures

Is it necessary to change the town mayor? There have been similar situations in the past, as speculated by the rogue leader Amode. The current acting mayor is Cohen's father; if the capital sends a new official, wouldn't the situation in Mivira...

Because the powerful backer behind these thugs, Cohen Jaladi, is a nobleman, not only is he well-acquainted with the security forces, but even some officials regard him with a certain degree of respect and distance. This tacit approval, to some extent, has led to the increasingly rampant behavior of these thugs

I live in the nearby village of Dawo, and I came to Miweila Town to buy medicine for my sick father, but those thugs..." The sentence was cut short by the sound of hurried footsteps.

She seems unwilling to go with you

Every time Cohen thought about how Victor had only lost a tongue in this attack, he felt a surge of annoyance. He couldn't help but wonder who had hired such a foolish assassin, who had failed to eliminate the target.

The lich fixed its gaze on the rogue who had acted first, a subtle glimmer of light flashing in its eyes as it observed the swollen back of its hand. It then raised the tongue stick in its hand, swiftly and smoothly inscribing in the air.

"Please wait a moment." After briefly reviewing the tasks at hand, Vina replied, "Recently, there have been strange cases of disappearances in Dawo Village. Not only have the village's livestock gone missing, but several villagers are also unaccounted for. Because of this, merchants have been taking detours. The village chief has offered a reward of five hundred silver coins, hoping that the guild can find a bounty hunter who can restore their trade relations with the outside world"

The mute: refers to individuals who are unable to speak due to having undergone tongue mutilation or those who are born with disabilities that prevent them from speaking

Hearing the footsteps, the dozing old man opened his eyes and saw Victor pointing to the short stick placed in the cabinet.

Amode watched Cohen leave in a hurry, and as soon as his figure disappeared, he immediately turned his gaze, his cold, snake-like eyes piercing directly at Vina, who was still hiding behind the counter

Is there nothing else?

How about calling the security team to teach him a lesson

Isn't this a bit sudden? Wasn't it supposed to be announced six months in advance? Amode is not foolish; as soon as Cohen mentioned the adventurer's examination, he immediately understood the implications hidden within.

Noticing Victor's averted gaze, Cohen could not help but sneer

"Fifty silver coins, sir." A look of understanding flashed in the old man's eyes as he opened the cabinet and took out the specially designed tool for the mute, the 'tongue stick'.

Compared to the previous silence, such words made Cohen feel even more enraged. He suppressed his anger and tried to regain the upper hand verbally: "Is that so? I hope you don't push too hard. Jingyao Academy has clear regulations; it does not accept the tongue-tied."

It is just a minor injury

Although he was well aware that he was no match for his opponent, Cohen did not wish to concede defeat so easily; he still hoped to leverage his family's influence to reclaim victory in the end

As soon as the figures of the two individuals disappeared from the hall, the henchman beside them immediately began to grumble discontentedly

One of the thugs reached out, grabbing at an arm that was only half the thickness of his own. Swatting away the greasy hand that reached for her, the young girl pushed open the door of the Adventurers' Guild, her terrified gaze scanning the room before finally settling on Victor. She ran to the only male in the hall, her large eyes filled with hope and helplessness

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Go to the Shadow Guild and find me two people; I do not want to see that brat again.

Kohen Jaladi, a prominent family in this town

Victor turned his head slightly and saw the ruffians teasing a young girl, their lewd words and taunts drifting into the hall.

"You all should tone it down a bit lately." Cohen's appearance could be considered handsome, but his pair of sinister eyes detracted from the beauty of his features, revealing the cruel nature of their owner

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