"Ah!"
The heavily made-up bar hostess screamed and turned to run away.
This scene plays out almost every few days, and she has lost count of how many times she has screamed.
Several mercenaries who were drinking cheap ale in the distance, drunkenly picked up their weapons and staggered over to confront the Thunder Hammer Mercenary Group.
The other mercenaries in the tavern also stopped what they were doing, looked over, and whistled.
This is going to be interesting!
"It's the Battle Flag Mercenary Group. I'll bet five silver coins that they'll fall within three minutes!"
"I'll bet three silver coins!"
Yuri is about 1.8 meters tall, carries a Thunder Power Magic Warhammer on his shoulder, while the others take out greatswords and stand in tense confrontation with the six members of the Battle Flag Mercenary Group.
"We are Yuri, the leader of the Thunder Hammer Guardians mercenary team. Your rudeness has offended my employer. You must apologize to my employer!"
Yuri said in a low voice.
Grellos regained his senses and realized that the girl was not a tavern girl, but admitting his mistake in front of so many people would be tantamount to ruining the reputation of his Battle Flag Mercenary Group, which was impossible.
He burst into laughter.
"An apology? Brothers, have you ever heard of the Thunder Hammer Guardians?"
"Never heard of it!"
"Haha, hahahaha!"
The members of the Battle Flag Mercenary Group laughed heartily, while the members of the Thunder Hammer Guardians Mercenary Group looked grim. However, since this was the other side's territory, they dared not make any rash moves and looked at Mitina with difficulty.
Mitina finally snapped out of her rudeness and looked like she was about to cry from anger.
" Glow Technique!"
Reilo keenly sensed that this Glow Technique belonged to a relatively low-level <Evolution's Profound Meaning> art, with an energy level of only about 3 degrees, even less than Reilo's Bubble Technique, belonging to the level of magic tricks.
"Well?"
The Glow Technique landed on Grellos, and the drunken man was startled, scratching himself in surprise.
Pfft.
He couldn't help but burst into laughter.
"I've long heard that those Gran magicians love magic tricks, hahaha!"
Mitina was both ashamed and angry, and tears were welling up in her eyes, but there was nothing she could do.
In the past two years, she has spent more time traveling and having fun than studying.
The family only hoped that she could gain some prestige in the Grand Duchy, so that she could use her status as a magician to form a marriage alliance with the Guyue Family in the future. That's why they didn't spend a lot of money to send her to the Grand Natural Sciences Academy, but instead made her a Natural Scholar's experimental assistant.
Just then...
A grotesque man with a scar running through his face emerged from the tavern and stood between the Battle Flag Mercenary Group and the Thunder Hammer Guardians Mercenary Group, coldly eyeing Grellos.
With the arrival of this man, the tavern fell silent.
The effects of the Grellos seemed to wear off as well.
"Hiccup, I was drunk. I'll go home now."
"Hmph, if this happens again, the Battle Flag Mercenary Group should never come to my tavern to accept missions."
The man warned in a low voice.
The Warhammer Guardians mercenaries breathed a sigh of relief and put away their weapons. Yuri was about to say something to the scarred man when he was interrupted by a voice behind him.
"Wait a moment."
Reilo's voice was somewhat low.
"Mr. X?"
Yuna looked on in astonishment, but then she saw that behind the mask of Reilo X Mask, he was looking at Grellos with a gloomy gaze.
Grellos and the members of the Battle Flag Mercenary Group stopped in their tracks, looking at Reilo with hazy, drunken eyes, completely bewildered.
"You just said that the magician Gran likes to perform magic tricks?"
The scarred man's expression changed upon seeing Reilo. A magician?
Realizing something, he quickly said, "He was just drunk, Wu Xin to be, please..."
"He publicly insulted the great scholar Grant!"
With a whoosh, the Flaming Dragon Roar Magic Wand in her hand transformed into a blazing crimson fireball. The intense heat distorted and steamed the surrounding air, causing Reilo to sway gently. The tavern patrons gasped in astonishment; the last time they'd seen a mage here was three years ago.
Even in the Grand Duchy, scholars were the exclusive domain of a small number of nobles, let alone in the Morsi Duchy.
Those families of free scholars who possess mysterious magical powers are practically the core of power in this country, maintaining intricate connections with the Royal Family.
"I, I..."
A layer of cold sweat broke out on Grellos's forehead; he had completely sobered up.
Clearly, this is a true magician!
He didn't have the guts to fight a magician who possessed mysterious powers.
"The captain was merely drunk and spoke Wu Xin. The Battle Flag Mercenary Group is willing to accept punishment for its mistake. Please calm down!"
An older mercenary hurriedly responded, frantically pulling out a money pouch.
"This is the price the captain is willing to pay for his mistakes. Please calm down, Master!"
Yuri glanced at Reilo.
He didn't know anything about Mr. X, who had temporarily joined the team. Seeing that Reilo didn't say anything, he stepped forward, took the money bag, and sternly scolded, "Aren't you going to get lost?"
The members of the Battle Flag Mercenary Group said no more and left one after another.
"Mr. X, look at these silver coins..."
"No need, consider it payment for tonight's room. You should get some rest too."
Reilo gestured for the tavern girl, who was already terrified, to lead the way to the guest rooms upstairs.
It was just a minor incident.
On the one hand, the fact that these barbaric, low-ranking mercenaries from Morcy publicly insulted the scholars of Gran really angered Reilo, forcing him to issue a threat.
On the other hand, since he was currently avoiding the Prince of Xilan's travels, Reilo needed to keep a low profile and didn't want to make a big deal out of it. Since the other party had offered compensation in public, he decided to let the matter drop.
Yuri glanced at the money pouch, lost in thought.
"When will I be able to be like him?"
Then Mitina looked at the Thunder Hammer Mercenary Group.
"What is this master's name?"
Yuri, Yuna, and the two mercenaries exchanged glances.
We all call him Mr. X.
Led by a tavern girl, Reilo arrived at a secluded room.
There was only a bed and a desk, with two candles burning on the desk, their flames flickering and swaying.
This is, after all, just a barren town in the Morsi Duchy.
"Sir, do you need any other services?"
A scantily clad bar girl leaned against Reilo, her ample breasts thrust out, biting her red lips as she looked at Reilo —a gesture that couldn't be clearer.
She looked at the man with the strange mask, who exuded an air of mystery and filled her with an urge to remove the mask and uncover his secrets.
A basin of hot water.
Reilo disliked the smell of alcohol on the other person and frowned.
A hint of disappointment crossed the tavern girl's face. She said nothing more and turned to leave.
He took out the Crystal Lamp, blew out the candle, and the room immediately became bright. Reilo sat at his desk, took out the book " Soul Spirit and Medium Partner," and began to read it carefully.
Once Reilo advances to the 7th rank, he will need to assimilate through the Energy Magnetic Field of his Medium Companion to advance his Energy Magnetic Field by 1 level. Therefore, he must prepare for this knowledge in advance.
Knock knock knock.
A knock came at the door, but Reilo, who was engrossed in his studies, didn't turn around.
"Just put the hot water in there."
Still engrossed in studying " Soul Spirit and Medium Partner," he suddenly remembered something after a while, turned around, and was astonished to find Yuna standing in the room, smiling at him.
"Well?"
Reilo said, "I thought it was the hot water delivery person. Is there something you need?"
Yuna took off her coat and placed it on the hanger. She then sat down naturally in the chair next to Reilo. Her graceful and voluptuous figure exuded a mature charm, and her full breasts almost burst out.
Well?
This voluptuous and wild woman looked at Reilo with an expression of adoration.
"Mr. X, the way you got angry just now terrified not only the mercenaries, but also my brother and me. Was that magic? It's such an enviable power."
Beneath the mask, Reilo's eyelids twitched wildly.
Yuna rested her chin on one hand, her cheeks flushed as she looked at Reilo, seemingly having drunk some wine. Unconsciously, her other hand rested on Reilo's, her body heat radiating through him.
"How can I acquire that awe-inspiring power like you?"
The room seemed a bit cramped, and my breathing and heartbeat quickened.
Glug, glug, glug...
Reilo's heart was pounding.
He could clearly feel the woman's body temperature, her voluptuous and fiery figure, and her undisguised allure; it seemed that he could have her anytime he wanted.
"The power of scholars stems from knowledge."
Reilo's tone was a little stiff.
Yuna raised an eyebrow, chuckled, and shook her head. Then she stared intently at Reilo, biting her swollen red lips with her white teeth, and began to draw circles with her index finger, which was resting on the back of Reilo's hand.
"I may never be able to become a fearsome magician like you."
With a hint of resentment, Yuna said pitifully, "My brother and I are both from poor families. We've relied on each other since we were little, and we've suffered countless grievances and bullying. My brother always stood up for me and protected me from behind. Until three months ago, my brother took over the Thunder Hammer Guardians Mercenary Group from the old mercenary captain. Developing and expanding this mercenary group is my brother's dream. I'm willing to do anything to help my brother realize this dream!"
Well...
Reilo swallowed hard.
Seeing that Reilo still didn't respond, Yuna gritted her teeth and said bluntly, "As long as Mr. X is willing to join the mercenary group, I'm willing to do anything for you!"
downstairs.
Yuri and his two brothers drank alone in silence.
The man with a thick stubble on his face looked at Yuri and said painfully, "Does strengthening the mercenary group mean sacrificing Yuna?"
Yuri took a big gulp of malt liquor and glanced at the man.
"I know you love Yuna, but I am her brother. I want to give her a better happiness. Mr. X is a powerful magician. Only by following him can Yuna find true happiness and escape our poor and humble life forever."
"But..."
The man was about to say something when he suddenly stopped and looked towards the stairwell.
Yuna slowly walked down the stairs and sat down next to Yuri with a dejected expression.
Yuri frowned.
"What happened?"
"He refused me, saying he couldn't stay in the mercenary group; his thirst for knowledge surpassed everything else."
"Stay with the mercenary group?"
Yuri suddenly realized what he had said and angrily retorted, "Didn't I tell you? I don't want you to continue this life of wandering around aimlessly. Only by leaving the mercenary group can you find true happiness!"
But I don't want to leave you!
Yuna's eyes were blurry with tears.
Yuri paused for a moment, then murmured, "My sister, I'm doing this for your own good. Only by following this noble magician can you find true happiness."