Chapter 08 (Part Two)

"Stay here, I have no one around and no special requests." Anien said.

"Has Sijou completed the magic missile? What a remarkable talent for magic. However, the closed training environment truly shows dedication." In a moment when no one was watching, Kerenli revealed a faint smile: "Daisiya, my sister, you truly have a diligent and talented child."

Mr. Dikanlang, as per custom, this is your remuneration. According to tradition, intermediaries of such substantial amounts can receive one-twentieth of the fee. Anien promptly and straightforwardly paid one hundred and fifty gold coins to Dikanlang, which is equivalent to his hotel income for a month

Due to the noble district, the notary arrived promptly. After paying a transaction fee of one hundred and fifty gold coins, both parties signed the documents in triplicate, with the notary witnessing the transfer of the property and the notarization.

So, do you have your master's documents

Dikanglang stated: "Since everyone is willing to engage in the transaction, let us invite a notary. This way, there will be no future concerns."

Typically, this role is filled by the butler's daughter, but Anien does not have one now. Upon realizing this, he hesitated a bit.

This was thus settled regarding the matter of the books

Dikanglang introduced, saying: "After multiple negotiations, the other party is willing to sell for 3000 gold coins, but they require cash and cannot allow any delays"

3000 gold coins? Can you take me to see it? According to the approximate prices he inquired about, this price is not outrageous for the noble district; of course, the specific situation will need to be assessed in detail.

Yes! Upon hearing this number, Butler Anke De's eyes lit up

"Bubisha and her daughter are indeed remarkable," Deacon Lang thought for a moment and unexpectedly expressed his agreement, seemingly aware of their situation. Seeing that Anien did not understand, he introduced, "Bubisha was once a maid of the Dudi family, and she is very beautiful. Her daughter, Rhys, is also quite good; she is only 15 years old this year. It is said that she is the illegitimate daughter of a certain member of the Dudi family. Now, both of these women have been driven out by the new head of the family."

Anien noticed that the residence was quite old, with a style dating back a hundred years, likely from the early days of the city. It occupied a vast area, at least several hundred acres. Although the fence had become severely rusted, the lush and thriving trees in the courtyard indicated that it had been around for at least several decades. Inside the house, aside from some precious items and books, the general furniture had been preserved, and even a few servants were still present, ready for Anien to move in at any time if he wished.

An hour later, they arrived at this mansion located in the aristocratic district. The mansion covers a vast area, enclosed by iron railings, and the interior is made of stone. It seems that the owner had safety considerations in mind during its construction. There are gardens in the front and back of the residence, and the trees are quite tall.

As long as a magician understands the first spell of a certain level, learning other spells of the same level becomes significantly faster, often requiring only half the time to master the other spells of that level. This is due to the shared magical structures and knowledge inherent in spells of the same level. Once one is able to comprehend and utilize a spell of a certain level, it naturally becomes much easier to understand other spells that share similar principles and structures.

These servants are all of a lower class; while they can attend to basic needs, the management of a noble household requires individuals with a certain level of knowledge and refinement. The few servants here are not competent for such roles. Furthermore, the maids who serve the master, although not held to the same standards as the housekeeper, must still understand basic etiquette and possess fundamental literacy. It is especially important that they are young and beautiful, as they must cater to the desires of the male master.

Of course, Anien was unaware of these matters; he was conversing with Deconlang at a small table in the Red Apple Hotel

"Yes, but we still need a butler and a personal maid." After receiving one hundred and fifty gold coins, Di Kanlang was quite pleased, and he became even more attentive. Noticing that Anien did not quite understand, he began to explain further.

This was the residence of the Rubis family. Due to multiple maritime disasters, they suffered significant financial losses. Therefore, in order to alleviate their urgent situation, they had no choice but to sell their residence in Moon City—after all, Moon City was not the family’s ancestral home, and there was no need to maintain such a large residence.

"Absolutely, if you are willing, we can go take a look right now," said Di Kanglang readily

Since you are looking for a residence in the noble district, the agreement was reached three days ago, with a quoted price of 3000 gold coins. Di Kanlang had also heard about Anien's seclusion in his studies since enrolling. Although he was unaware that Anien had already completed Level 1 spells, from his experience, he could see that the young man before him possessed such diligence, which meant he had already succeeded halfway. For a promising mage who was also a noble, he did not wish to offend him over trivial matters.

Yes. The butler Ancord presented a document and book with the owner's signature. Anien examined it carefully; the terms outlined were satisfactory, so he nodded.

At this moment, there is no need for any idle chatter. I will say this: "I am not interested in hearing the reasons for your family's sale of the property. As for the price, I believe there is not much of an issue. Let us proceed with the settlement procedures! According to the price we agreed upon, it is 3000 gold coins, correct?"

Anien did not understand who the Dudi family was, but he was quite interested in the mother-daughter flowers. He then said, "There is no need for today; let's get in touch tomorrow and come here to take a look."

According to the standards of wizards, when Anien is able to simultaneously learn two 1st-level spells, he can officially be promoted to a 1st-level wizard. If he can simultaneously learn four 1st-level spells and memorize four 1st-level spells each day, he will become a 2nd-level wizard. It seems that perhaps this year, Anien will reach the level of a 2nd-level wizard

However, according to the regulations, only members of the same nobility are allowed to make a purchase. Yet, most nobles already have their own residences and look down upon that old property. Finally, a client has been found. The butler of the Rubis family, Ancord, came to greet them.

Mr. Di Kanglang, have you made any progress on the matter I entrusted to you four weeks ago?" While slowly sipping a "Red Apple," Anien asked, as the research in the school's closed facility was indeed too costly. In just four weeks, one hundred and fifty gold coins had vanished; it was simply a money-burning endeavor.

As a magic mentor, she certainly knows that, generally speaking, the first spell learned at the next level, as long as it is below level 3, typically takes between 3 to 6 months to master. This means that Anien should have at least 3 months to learn and comprehend any level 1 spell. However, he has completed it in just one month. Although he has been studying in complete isolation, this is still remarkably fast

The butler Ancord, who had not yet left, overheard this. Being well-versed in such situations, he pondered for a moment and then said, "If a male butler is not absolutely necessary, the Bupisha mother and daughter would indeed be suitable candidates"

"So, will you keep these servants?" Di Kanlang asked. The butler, An Ked, would certainly return to the Rubis family, but the ordinary servants would not enjoy such treatment. Upon hearing this question, they all looked at him nervously.

Red Apple is a type of low-alcohol red wine with a very pleasant taste. Since mages are not suited to drink high-alcohol beverages, as this can affect their mental stability, this low-alcohol yet flavorful wine is highly popular. The name of the Red Apple Hotel is derived from this.