Court Mage (Extra Chapter for Alliance Leader Taixuan Yunqi!)

The explosion felt somewhat familiar to Xiya. She looked behind Baron Jero.

"Sorry. My guests can be a little noisy sometimes."

Baron Jero gave a wry smile and walked into the house, with Lu Ban and the others close behind.

The brick house was not very large, just an ordinary residence. Lu Ban saw thick smoke billowing from one of the rooms.

The smoke reeked, as though some kind of feces had been heated to a boil. The smell was nauseating.

Xiya raised a hand, and wind suddenly surged through the room, sweeping away all the smoke.

She was finally able to see the state of the room.

A mottled wooden table stood in the middle. It was covered in scorch marks, corrosion, and cuts. The fact that it was still standing on all four legs was practically a miracle.

The table was covered with countless bottles and jars. Compared to the table, the containers were far more refined, clearly made by professional craftsmen.

The translucent bottles held solutions and powders of various colors. Some of them were even constantly changing color, giving off an alluring glow.

Beside the table, a black solution was being heated over a burning candle. It seemed to be the source of the stench. It quietly bubbled over the flame, illuminating the figure in the room.

He had short, pitch-black hair and was about the same age as Baron Jero. However, the explosion had made his hair stand on end, turning it into a classic afro. His face was covered in grime, making him look filthy.

"Allow me to introduce him. This is Jost, my good friend. When we first met, we were still playing with urine and mud."

Baron Jero coughed twice as he introduced him, then added,

"He's a Court Mage."

Hearing Baron