Repaying debts and repairing the Magic Crest were currently the El-Melloi Faction's most urgent matters.
Moreover, the two matters complemented each other. The Magic Crest was the foundation of the family; if it had not been reduced to merely ten percent of its former state, the El-Melloi Faction would not have fallen into its current predicament.
Likewise, repairing the Magic Crest required a great deal of money, time, and an outstanding Harmonizer.
Now, with the cooperation of that wealthy dog, the financial threshold had undoubtedly been lowered considerably.
All that remained was the repair of the Magic Crest...
In the car, Rinies looked out the window and casually said to Xu Yue,
"Mr. Xu's skills as a Harmonizer must be equally exceptional, right? Since you can cooperate with the Crimson Knight, I assume that is where your expertise lies."
"Watch your manners. Call me Uncle."
Xu Yue ignored Rinies's words and, before her horrified eyes, messed up her beautiful golden hair again.
"As for my abilities, I think repairing your family's inherited Crest should not be a problem. I imagine Instructor Waver will be able to reach a conclusion when the time comes."
Waver's practical combat ability was average—mediocre, even—but there was no denying that he possessed an innate talent for being used as a tool.
He was the sort who could develop a further understanding of theoretical knowledge. With the materials Kaineth had left behind, he could reach his former achievements; if provided with higher-level magical knowledge, he could likewise rise even higher.
"All right, now let's discuss our cooperation on both fronts."
As the car arrived at its destination, Xu Yue's group also arrived at the Tang Niu Kitchen Hall reserved for receiving guests.
There, they found Tang Niu standing solemnly ready, having prepared all the ingredients