Welcome Banquet

The Quasi-Magician Domvol is from the Fire Crest Chapter organization, and he came to Grant Territory specifically to target Saine. →

It cannot be said that Saine was unlucky.

"Master, you are very close to becoming Formal Magician, aren't you? What brings you here this time?" After chatting with the old man in white robes for a while, Earl Grant couldn't help but ask.

The Quasi-Magician Domvol was much older than Grant, and was about to enter the first Life Level, so Earl Grant's words were full of respect.

Although Earl Grant is also Quasi-Knight, his current foundation is still too shallow.

It's true that he has the potential to become a full-fledged Knight, but potential is not always the same as ability.

Even if Earl Grant has the potential to become a full-fledged Knight in the future, it will take at least a decade or more.

"Hehe, I came to Grant Territory this time for your son, Earl."

"He's really something else. He's only in his early twenties and he's already Advanced Magic Apprentice."

"When I was promoted to Advanced Apprentice, I was already over forty years old," the white-robed old man said, shaking his head.

He then stated his purpose, saying, "Our Fire Crest Chapter organization highly values such outstanding magic apprentices."

"With Earl Grant's potential, it wouldn't be unreasonable for you to join the Guild."

"I happen to be reporting to headquarters soon. If you, Earl Grant, agree, I can take him there directly," the old man in the white robe said.

The Lisia Alliance and several surrounding human kingdoms have a considerable number of Mage organizations.

Leaving aside the small, micro, and insignificant organizations, among the other truly prominent organizations, the top-ranked and well-known ones are the Ring of Thorns, the Saint Harmony Society, and the Fire Crest Chapter.

Furthermore, these three Mage organizations all have their superior organizations and headquarters.

There must be Formal-Ranked Magician in charge at the headquarters. And judging from the fact that these three organizations have stood out among a group of medium-sized organizations, the core members of their organizations must be more than just Level-1 Magician.

The Fire Crest Chapter organization seems to be very sincere, with the white-robed old man, Quasi-Magician about to be promoted, personally recommending them to join the headquarters.

The treatment Saine received would undoubtedly be the envy of countless magic apprentices.

Quasi-Magician

Is Domvol's high regard for Saine really due to his outstanding potential to reach the level of Advanced Magic Apprentice at the age of twenty-something?

Not entirely.

In fact, the reason why both Fire Crest Chapter and the Saint Harmony Society Mage Society valued Saine so much was because of his mastery of alchemy.

Alchemy is not something that ordinary magic apprentices can master. In addition to innate talent, persistent practice, and guidance from a master, it also requires the consumption of a large amount of resources.

If Saine hadn't been in his mentor Moxidu's laboratory, where he directly observed and learned about the creation process of so many special Magic Conductor, his growth in this field wouldn't have been so rapid.

Faced with the white-robed old man Domvol's direct attempt to win him over, Earl Grant clearly showed a hint of interest.

Maintaining good relations with Mage organizations is the norm for most noble Knight Family.

This includes the reason why Saine's Mother, Catherine, was able to get together with Earl Grant.

Aside from their childhood friendship, another reason is that Lady Catherine's family is a Magic Family.

Although it is a fallen magic family, it is said that one of their ancestors was Mage of level one or above.

Furthermore, the family still has several magic apprentices of considerable skill level, thus securing a place within the Lisia Alliance.

Earl Grant naturally hoped to have a closer cooperative relationship with the Fire Crest Chapter organization, as this would be beneficial not only to Saine but also to the Grant Family.

However, Earl Grant, as the father, could not readily agree to the White Robe Magician Domvol's request.

It was one thing to be unaware of his eldest son's character before, but after the fight with him outside the Earl's Castle, Earl Grant knew that he absolutely could not force the boy to do anything.

The fact that his personality was indeed like his own made Earl Grant somewhat gratified.

But if it's too similar, it gives Earl Grant a headache.

After his battle with Saine and learning about Sain's many tricks and trump cards, Earl Grant guessed that this kid was not simple.

Therefore, whether or not to join the Fire Crest Chapter organization is not up to Earl Grant; it requires Saine's own approval.

Immediately afterwards, Earl Grant, accompanied by the White Robe Magician Domvol, arrived before Saine.

It's clear that Saine, who has lived in the Black Wizard Academy for over a decade, is not comfortable with this aristocratic lifestyle.

The banquet.

Many noblemen and women mingled and chatted quietly at the banquet.

Only Saine, dressed in a slightly out-of-place black robe, stood alone in a corner of the banquet, sipping a green kiwi wine with a slightly sour taste.

However, since Saine was a de facto host of the banquet—the banquet was hosted by Earl Grant as a welcome dinner for Saine, the eldest son of the Grant Family, who had returned from studying abroad.

Therefore, the invited nobles and young men and women from the Grant Family's collateral branches were all secretly observing Saine, the eldest son of the Grant Family.

This situation, where he was not integrated into the group but was still the center of attention, made Saine very uncomfortable.

Aside from the occasional flirtatious glances from some hot and daring noblewomen that Saine Saine just listlessly swirled his wine glass.

After being taken back to Grant Castle, Saine didn't immediately consider escaping.

He wasn't a sentimental person; since he was forced to stay, he figured he might as well stay and see what happened.

As for his future plans, Saine had already given some general ideas during the banquet.

When Earl Grant brought the Mage Domvol to Saine, Saine was struggling with a piece of fruit pastry in front of him.

The lives of the nobility were indeed extravagant and luxurious. Although Saine could cook, he was clearly far inferior to the head chef of the Earl's mansion.

Delicious food and exotic fruit wines helped Saine pass the time at the banquet.

When Earl Grant explained his purpose to the Mage Domvol, Saine first put down the pastries in his hand, and then leisurely wiped his mouth with a white napkin.

He even rinsed his mouth with fruit wine before speaking.

It must be said that although Saine was not very comfortable with this kind of aristocratic banquet, his learning ability was still very strong.

His actions just now, both in terms of elegance and completeness, signify that he is a true nobleman.

Of course, if it were anyone else, probably no one would dare to put on such airs in front of Earl Grant and a Quasi-Magician.

But Saine didn't care, nor did Earl Grant and the Mage Domvol.