Just Don't Blame Me for Taking My Time!

"That makes sense. Your magic Workshop really should be ready."

Finn bit his gloved thumb and pondered for a moment.

How much Valis do you have now?

"It's probably around ten million Valis!"

William roughly estimated his savings, which also included the compensation Verus had sent yesterday.

"William, do you seem to have a misconception about the earning potential of novice adventurers?"

"Really? I think it's alright!"

Finn now suspects his disciple is showing off, but he has no proof.

A novice adventurer earned 10 million in just over 20 days, yet he still acted as if he didn't earn enough money.

A normal novice adventurer should be grateful to have 200,000 Valis in savings!

"However, this money probably still isn't enough!"

"Although I don't know much about this, I'm sure 10 million won't be enough."

Finn made a mental assessment and then spoke to William.

"Then let's take 10 million as a deposit first! I'll make up the rest during this period."

William never expected that just as Ais was struggling to pay off her debts, he would soon find himself in the same predicament.

However, with his magical bombardment to clear the area, as long as he controls the accuracy of his magic, and hires two supporters to collect magic stones and dropped equipment, he should be able to make money quite easily.

"Alright then, William, if your magic Workshop doesn't have enough money, just make up the difference from the Familia's public account!"

"As compensation, any magical items you create in the future will have to be subject to the internal purchasing price of your Familia."

Loki sat up straight as he spoke, putting down his wine glass and speaking quite seriously.

William was taken aback for a moment, then he understood the hidden meaning in Loki's words and smiled knowingly.

"That's settled then!"

He knew this was Loki making amends to him!

Because the magical items he created could not possibly be sold to his fellow members of the Familia at the prices they would sell to outsiders.

Loki was well aware of this, so he took charge of William's expenses in advance, which could be considered as some compensation for William.

"Go find Alicia directly later! She's always been in charge of the Familia's finances."

"Just tell her what you need from the magic Workshop, and she'll take care of it for you."

As Finn spoke, he pulled out a piece of white paper, wrote the approval document on it, and stamped it with the Familia's official seal.

"I see!"

William nodded. Alicia was a key Mage in the Loki Familia's second army.

She usually acts like a caring older sister, gentle, beautiful, and generous, without the typical quirks of an elf's overconfidence, which makes her quite popular among the male members of her Familia.

William still remembered her quite well.

"Loki, once the Workshop is built, I'll need your help out a bit!"

William gave Loki a mysterious smile.

"We'll definitely help if we can."

Loki didn't notice William's smile and readily agreed.

This caused her immense suffering later on.

After leaving the commander's office, William, clutching the payment slip Finn had approved for him, headed straight for his next destination.

"Please come in!"

A gentle, soft voice came from inside the door, and William pushed the door open and entered.

A blonde, mature-looking elf sat gracefully at the table, savoring the fragrant tea in her cup.

"It's William! Come and sit down!"

When Alicia saw William enter, she immediately smiled and invited William to sit down.

This is why Alicia so popular within her Familia. It's hard not to be attracted to such a beautiful woman who treats you so gently!

But from what William said, even though Alicia was so popular, she seemed to have always been single.

Before William had even fully sat down, Alicia had already taken out another cup and poured William a cup of fragrant tea.

"Thank you, Alicia."

After William sat down, he didn't rush to talk. Instead, he picked up the tea that Alicia had brewed for him and took a small sip.

"It tastes sweet upon entry, with no noticeable bitterness."

"This is a very high-quality tea!"

He wasn't a tea lover, but he wasn't completely ignorant about tea either. This was the first time he had ever tasted tea with such a rich aroma.

"Right! This was specially given to me by Lord Riveria."

Upon hearing William's praise, Alicia immediately beamed with joy, as if he were praising her own achievements.

But this is enough to prove how much these elves respected and loved Riveria.

"However, if William likes it, he can just ask Lord Riveria for it."

"After all, William's relationship with Riveria is much closer than mine."

"I don't really like drinking tea, so I'll pass!"

William shook his head in refusal.

"Then can William tell me why Lord Riveria accepted you as his apprentice?"

As she spoke, she got up from her chair and stood up.

Her body involuntarily leaned forward slightly, a movement that pressed her ample breasts firmly against the table until they were deformed.