Chapter 4: The Mage

By the way, there was also that Jimmy, whose right hand was scorched and who lay on the ground crying and wailing in a pitiful state, which even made me feel a bit uneasy. However, the young master did not even furrow his brow, remaining calm and composed, completely different from the young master who had been sighing and frowning just a few days ago.

To be honest, Raymond has always looked down on this young master. In the past, it was because the other party had a wealthy and powerful father. From the moment he began to engage with magic, he enjoyed the most favorable conditions. He directly apprenticed under a grand mage, and when he needed magical materials for experiments, his father simply gifted him an entire alchemy shop. Each year, just in terms of consumption, it amounts to at least 100,000 gold coins.

After the news of the maritime disaster spread, Raymond was filled with worry, fearing that something might happen to his father. He tried every possible means to secure a ten-day leave and then hurried from the shores of Falling Star Lake to Qianfan City. Indeed, along the way, he heard that Rog Merlyn's cousin, Fario, had come with Jimmy to collect a debt.

As the two henchmen carried Jimmy away, the large house once again fell silent. The old butler, supported by Lin Yun, sat in a chair. The abrasions on his arm had already been bandaged, and there was no serious harm, yet his face remained somewhat troubled: "Young Master, those eight thousand gold coins..."

Very well, let's proceed with this!

"Young Master, are you planning to take a look?" The old butler was momentarily taken aback. It is indeed somewhat strange; ever since the young master fainted in the morning and woke up, he seems to be a bit different from usual. In the past, the young master would never have said such things in front of that damned Fario.

However, what?

Unfortunately, all three alchemists have left. Even though there are still some magical materials left in the warehouse, they are merely leftover cheap goods from before. Without the alchemists' ability to turn stone into gold, selling everything would still not cover the debt of 8,000 gold coins.

However, enjoying such superior conditions, he has always lingered outside the gates of the mage's domain. After so many years and the expenditure of so much money, he is still merely a level 9 magic apprentice. Raymond has even thought more than once that if these advantageous conditions had fallen upon him, he would surely have achieved far more than his current accomplishments

Having just survived a harrowing ordeal of crossing over and occupying a completely unfamiliar body, despite Lin Yun's earlier adeptness in repairing Jimmy, his mind is currently a chaotic mess, leaving him with little room to concern himself with a trivial sum of 8,000 gold coins

Unfortunately, before the esteemed master could express his anger, the old steward beside him had already lost his temper: "You little rascal, are you trying to drive me to my grave?"

As long as it is still there, I will go over and take a look later

Raymond grew up in Qianfan City, so how could he not know who Jimmy was? In his anxious haste, he rushed to the Meilin family, only to find Old Pavi in this state, and naturally, all his pent-up anger fell upon Lin Yun.

The young master has truly grown up, but unfortunately, the old master will never see it again

However, for a mage who has far surpassed this era, 8,000 gold coins is truly not much. It is not worth his effort to worry about 8,000 gold coins; he has numerous ways to acquire this amount within three days.

I remember that my father, during his lifetime, seemed to have transferred an alchemy shop to my name Lin Yun carefully searched through the memories of Marfa Merlin and found that this was indeed the case In fact, the alchemy shop was said to have been transferred to Marfa Merlin's name, but it was still operated by someone sent by Rog Merlin on a daily basis The reason for this was merely to make it more convenient for Marfa Merlin to purchase magical materials In fact, the alchemy shop was said to have been transferred to Marfa Merlin's name, but it was still operated by someone sent by Rog Merlin on a daily basis The reason for this was merely to make it more convenient for Marfa Merlin to purchase magical materials

The young mage hurriedly walked in, and upon seeing old Pavi covered in bandages and dust, his expression immediately changed: "Mafa Merlin, look at the good deed you've done. My father has worked for your Merlin family for over thirty years, and now he still has to help you clean up this mess. Isn't that enough to show his loyalty to your family? How can you have the audacity to let my father get hurt like this?"

That alchemy shop is still in operation, but...

The issue is that Raymond is currently in a fit of anger, and he is unlikely to listen to any explanations. His father has worked at the Merlin family for over thirty years, demonstrating unwavering dedication and hard work. Now that the Golden Merchant Association has collapsed, he stubbornly remains to take care of this young master. What has been the outcome of this situation

Just wait for you to try to get close, and when the time comes, I will change my expression and harshly ridicule you a few times. Let's see if you dare to speak to me in that tone again

Thus, Raymond began to wait

Later on, Raymond himself became a mage. When he looked back at Mafa Merlin, he no longer felt the initial envy and jealousy. A mage cannot envy or be jealous of a magic apprentice, for the gap between them is such that it determines they belong to two different worlds, and there will be no further intersection. In the words of the professors at the academy, mages do not recognize the existence of such lowly beings as magic apprentices.

"Rest assured, it will be resolved," Lin Yun casually replied. The 8,000 gold coins were indeed not a concern for him. This does not imply that he had no concept of money because he came from a post-apocalyptic world; on the contrary, Lin Yun, hailing from such a world, actually craved money more than anyone else. He had grown weary of a world where even a little water could lead to life-and-death struggles. Now, it was much better; as long as one had money, anything could be bought.

"Alright, alright, I will go right away..." Raymond had not had a mother since childhood and was entirely raised by Old Pavi. Regarding his father, Raymond could be described as both respectful and fearful. Now, seeing the old man in a rage, the dignity of the mage was immediately cast aside. He forced a smile and inquired about Old Pavi's injuries. After confirming that there was truly nothing serious, he picked up his wand and hurried after Lin Yun out the door.

However, after the master encountered the shipwreck, all three alchemists left, and it is not surprising. Given the current state of the Shanjin Merchant Association, they must also leave themselves a way out. The old butler shook his head as he spoke, stating that the most important aspect of an alchemy shop is the alchemists. The master had spent a considerable sum to recruit these three top alchemists from other associations in Qianfan City. If they were still here, it would not only support the entire Shanjin Merchant Association, but also ensure that they could weather the current difficulties. It is important to note that this is a highly profitable business, and repaying a mere 8,000 gold coins in debt would be no problem at all. The most important aspect of an alchemy shop is the alchemists. The master had spent a considerable sum to recruit these three top alchemists from other associations in Qianfan City. If they were still here, it would not only support the entire Shanjin Merchant Association, but also ensure that they could weather the current difficulties. It is important to note that this is a highly profitable business, and repaying a mere 8,000 gold coins in debt would be no problem at all.

Two people were conversing when a sound of footsteps came from outside the door. Entering was a young man in his twenties, appearing to be of short stature, dressed in a black robe. The cuffs of the robe were embroidered with the emblem of a double-footed flying dragon, which is the standard robe of the best magic academy in the eastern part of the kingdom, Oakland.

The two henchmen, who had been frozen in place, were suddenly startled awake by Lin Yun: "Ah, we are leaving right now, we are leaving..."

I... I almost couldn't catch my breath again. This bastard must be seeking death. A mere Level 9 magic apprentice dares to give orders to a distinguished mage in such a tone!

As he watched the bulky figure of Fario disappear into the distance, Lin Yun turned back to look at the two thugs brought by Jimmy: "Why are you still here? Are you waiting for me to treat you to dinner?"

In Raymond's view, this is simply a certainty

The journey from the Merlin residence to the Golden Rose takes about twenty minutes. Throughout the trip, Raymond truly did not show Lin Yun any kindness, thinking to himself that out of respect for his father, he would refrain from stooping to Lin Yun's level. However, if Lin Yun were to be oblivious to the situation, then he could not blame others. At that point, he would certainly make things very difficult for him.

However, he was indifferent, but the old steward could not afford to be unconcerned. Seeing his young master with an expression of indifference, the old steward became somewhat anxious: "Young Master, we truly cannot raise this sum of money at the moment. This time, in order to compensate for the outstanding payments, we have already sold all our properties. Coupled with the compensation for the deceased's family, we really have no money left..." The old steward became somewhat anxious: "Young Master, we truly cannot raise this sum of money at the moment. This time, in order to compensate for the outstanding payments, we have already sold all our properties. Coupled with the compensation for the deceased's family, we really have no money left..."

"Raymond, be quiet..." The old butler scolded his son loudly, intending to explain something to his young master.

A magic apprentice stuck at level nine for several years finally has the opportunity to meet a wizard; how could he not seize the chance to ingratiate himself? Not to mention the experience of forming a magical vortex, which alone could save him countless detours, let alone the various details involved. As long as this young Master Merlin is not a fool, he will surely come over to ask questions later.

Young master, I sincerely apologize. This little brat knows nothing and is shouting at you. Please wait a moment; I will teach him a lesson first, and then he will come to apologize to you.

"It's nothing, Raymond is still young, and it's quite normal for him to be a bit impulsive..." Lin Yun didn't have time to care about what he was thinking. After chatting with the old butler for a few more moments, she directly walked towards the door. Just before leaving, she called out, "By the way, Raymond, your father is injured and needs to rest. Since you're here, if you have nothing else to do, accompany me to the Golden Rose."

There is no doubt that this is a student from the Auckland School of Magic, and they have already advanced to the rank of mage, as only mages are qualified to wear the black robe