Chapter 1067: Pursuit
The two looked at each other, each putting on a false front.
Dole smiled. "No trouble, no trouble. A Level Seven wizard ought to be respected wherever he goes, not treated with suspicion. Since you've come to my Albis Mountain, naturally you're welcome. Whether you stay at the City Lord's Manor or the Glory Wizard Alliance makes no difference to me."
"No, no, there's no need. I'll be leaving tomorrow." The man in black nearly broke out in a cold sweat.
He could not go. Absolutely could not go.
Dole invited him several more times. Seeing that the other man refused, he did not press the matter. Then, putting on the air of kindred spirits who regretted parting, he sighed a few times. "All right, then. Since you won't go, don't go spreading word outside that I, Dole, was a poor host."
The man in black hurriedly nodded. "Of course not, of course not. The people of Albis Mountain live in great peace. It is one of the safest cities I've ever seen. How could I possibly speak nonsense?"
As though he had suddenly remembered something, Dole said, "We've talked for so long, but I still don't know your name, sir."
The man in black said, "I am Mingchen. Your Grace may call me Mingchen."
Dole nodded. "Mingchen. A fine name. All right, I only came to ask. After all, with an unfamiliar Level Seven in anyone's territory, no one can rest easy."
"Yes, yes, yes."
"Then get some rest?"
"Goodbye."
Dole turned and, with the carefree grace of an old friend taking his leave, strode down the stairs and vanished into the tavern.
Mingchen was naturally a false name. The man in black stood on the stairs and looked down. Only after he saw Dole disappear