Barnett was overjoyed to learn that the little boy mage in front of him could control Brain Worm to control Duke Ferdinand.
He suddenly remembered something and asked nervously, "Andy, little friend, it's not that I'm too suspicious, but I have to be cautious about this matter. Is there any other way you can prove the connection between you and Master Barnett?"
"Didn't I cast magic just now?"
Andy asked in a low voice, obviously he did not dare to reveal his true identity.
"Then... is this enough?"
He rolled up his sleeves, revealing a strange pattern on his arm.
"That's enough! That's enough!"
Earl Kent had seen this pattern on Barnett's bald head, and the other party had clearly told him that it was the symbol of Secret Art Society.
However, looking at this little boy's silly and cute look, without even confirming his identity, how could Secret Art Society be so relieved to let him come alone, and the person who escorted him also left him behind.
Isn't this too ambitious? Or is it that this guy is just a dispensable little character.
"Okay, little friend Andy, besides controlling Brain Worm and releasing flames, do you have any other abilities?"
Andy tilted her cute little head and thought for a while.
"I can also tell whether others are lying and whether they have malicious intentions."
So powerful? Earl Kent was shocked, wasn't he translucent in front of this kid? Unexpectedly, Andy added, "It's just when the other party is unprepared. If the other party can control his thoughts a little, I can't help it."
Earl Kent secretly breathed a sigh of relief, which was nothing to a veteran like him.
But this kid is too honest, and he actually took the initiative to reveal his trump cards and weaknesses.
After all, the other party is from Secret Art Society and can be of great use to me, so it's better to be polite.
Maltz Kent pretended to be kind and patted Andy on the shoulder.
"You've worked hard all the way, little friend. Let me entertain you properly."
After saying this, he loudly called the servant and told him to let the kitchen cook a sumptuous lunch.
Andy's eyes lit up when he heard there was something delicious to eat. It seemed that he was indeed a child at heart, even though he was a real mage.
Earl Kent invited him to walk to the restaurant together. The hall was too empty for a child.
Before leaving, he asked his servants to let his son Jia Ais and nephew Amerson come to accompany him. These two people already knew about Secret Art Society and their plans with Barnett, and both expressed their support for them.
They arrived at the restaurant, and while waiting for lunch to be ready, Earl Kent wanted to ask Andy about the mage organization Secret Art Society. They thought that the other party was a child and could easily pry the door open, but unexpectedly the other party was tight-lipped and stopped abruptly when he got to the key point. No matter how he insinuated it, it was useless.
After all, he was an outsider to them. Earl Kent felt extremely disappointed. While disappointed, he also became more and more eager to gain the power of magic and be recognized by the mages.
Master Barnett's plan must be completed perfectly, Earl Kent thought in his heart.
"So, how did Master Barnett ask you to help me?"
The earl murmured in his heart, now that Barnett is away, who is the master and who is the slave is a big problem. If he had to obey the orders of a bratty kid, he would never be able to do it, even if the other person was a mage.
"He once told me that if he is not here by then, let me follow your instructions - without harming Secret Art Society's interests, Master Barnett said that you know the details of his plan in the northwest."
Haha! Earl Kent felt very happy. It seemed that the teacher still liked me very much.
"Easy to say, I'm just following the instructions left by the teacher, haha."
While the two were talking, the servants came to the dining room and placed a pile of rich and tempting food on the table.
Jia Ais and Amerson also came to the restaurant. When the other party saw a child sitting here, they couldn't help but be surprised.
"Come on, let me introduce you to each other."
Earl Kent stood up and put his hand on Andy's shoulder, "This is the little friend Andy from 'over there', who came to help us in the name of Master Barnett."
'Over there' naturally refers to Secret Art Society. Earl Kent always uses this word to refer to this organization when communicating with the two juniors.
So this kid is a mage? Isn't this too outrageous?
"Andy, little friend, this is my son Jia Ais and distant nephew Amerson. Please rest assured that these two people are absolutely reliable."
Andy stood up and bowed to them, while Jia Ais and Amerson awkwardly bowed to him and responded with stiff smiles.
Everyone sat down and began to enjoy the food.
The servant brought two glasses filled with bright red "drinks" and placed them in front of Earl Kent.
Seeing these two glasses of bright red liquid, Andy had an uneasy look on his face.
"Oh, little friend Andy, are you scared?"
Earl Kent saw the change in expression on Andy's face and said with some humor.
"It's just... well, let me think about it... well, today is Pig Blood. This is the health regimen Secret Art that Master Barnett taught me. Thanks to it, I feel like I have started to rejuvenate recently."
At this time, Earl Kent is indeed full of energy and energy.
However, the uneasiness on Andy's face did not weaken at all, and he continued to stare at the two cups.
Just when the atmosphere in the restaurant was a little awkward, Little Mage spoke.
"Earl, since you are not sick now, you should stop drinking this kind of stuff as soon as possible."
"Why stop?"
"In short, this is very bad, very bad. This is a... relatively unconventional thing. It may have a good effect on the human body in a short time, but in the long run... In fact, I have only read about it in books, but I still advise you to be cautious and don't continue drinking if you can."
When Little Mage said this, Earl Kent's heart suddenly felt numb, and he put down the cup he had picked up.
"Haha, thank you little Andy for the reminder. Eat, eat."
He invited everyone to eat, and everyone picked up their knives and forks and started eating.
"In a few days, I will take little Andy to visit Duke."
The count's sudden words shocked both Jia Ais and Amerson.
"Is it about to start?"
"Yes, we can't delay it any longer. Although Master Barnett can't get away now, with the help of little Andy, I think there won't be any big problem."
"Father, do you need me to go with you?"
"No, you and Amerson just take care of your home."
Lunch lasted for nearly half an hour. Little Mage seemed to have never had such a sumptuous meal. He kept focusing on the food and didn't even pay much attention to what the count said during the dinner. This made the count feel more at ease with him.
But what surprised the count was that the delicacies he used to have tasted like chewing wax in his mouth today, with no taste at all, which made him feel depressed.
"Please personally send little friend Andy to the guest room to have a rest."
"Yes, father (uncle)."
"Thank you for your hospitality, Your Majesty."
The three of them got up and left the restaurant, leaving Earl Kent sitting there alone.
After sitting motionless for a while, the count finally stood up with determination and walked outside.
However, as soon as he reached the door, he suddenly rushed back to the dining table in a frantic manner.
There were still two glasses filled with red liquid on the table. The count picked up one with one hand and began to pour it into his mouth...