The astounding news of an alchemist who made a legendary pill spread like a widespread fire. The huge commotion of the alchemist makes all nobles quickly send a message to their clan or family.
While all the commotion had been going on, Thomas and Zara left the auction tent quietly. Walking among the merchant arena, gossip of the legendary pills was going on.
" you are famous now," Thomas whispered, taking a glance at Zara.
" humph"
" You make me the target of the selfish bastards, I hope it goes according to your plan," Zara said.
" Let's find something to eat," Thomas muttered, looking straight ahead of them was a restaurant.
"Hmmm"
" This is the previous restaurant we sold the rank 1 monster beast," she thought. " Did he plan for us to eat here after what he did," she murmured.
Entering the restaurant, the waiter leads them to the inner tent. Taking a seat, Thomas ordered the best dishes and wine.
" Why do we come here?" Zara asked.
Staring at her straight in the eyes, " you will get busy the moment we went back to the red sparrow tent. So, this is the only restaurant I can think of without getting disturbed when eating."
" But, won't that old man come," she inquired.
" of course, he may. But that would be different, we are already acquainted. The flattering and shenanigans would be minimal"
" hmm, ok..." she wanted to continue but the waiter brought their orders.
Digging silently on their food, whispering, and muttering had been coming from all the nobles sitting in the inner tent.
" have you heard about the alchemist who made legendary pills"
" yes, I can't believe it "
" it true, those families that bought the pills have confirmed that the pills are peak rank 1 pills "
" I heard every family is preparing to meet the alchemist behind these pills."
" I also heard that those from the strong family in the imperial will be here by tomorrow including the royal family"
Zara frowned, " how did the news spread so fast, even reaching the royal family. I guess I can't escape from it anymore," she thought and sighed dejectedly.
Seeing her countenance, Thomas realizes the burden he placed on maybe too much.
" Relax, don't think too much about it. Am with you, if you need anything you can ask me.'" Thomas said.
Zara looked at him and smiled. Even though she had been bothered by all the news of the noble family she had to face afterward.
Thinking about her lordmaster, she breathes a sigh of relief. " What can go wrong with Lordmaster by side?" She thought.
" I want to see the other side of you," Thomas said, raising his eyebrows.
" hmmm, what side?"
" you know"
Zara giggles " do you like that side of me, heh heh"
" Do you know the major reason why I revealed those pills," Thomas asked seriously.
" hmm"
" isn't it because you need resources for yourself and research in alchemy."
" That part of it, I would soon leave the sky polar empire and venture outside to see the real world," Thomas whispered in a low voice.
Even though Thomas' voice had been barely audible, sitting close to him made her hear him. She gasped, she looked at him bewildered. She opened her mouth and closed it but nothing came out.
" I am not desperate in need of the resources but if we can get any chance of getting them why wouldn't I take the chance. So that is why I am telling you don't put unnecessary pressure on yourself. "
Nodding her head absent-mindedly. The thought of them leaving the sky polar empire shook her to the core. Since she had been his maid she would surely follow him.
" behave as you deem fit," Thomas said. Paying their bills. They walked out of the restaurant.
Walking towards the red sparrow merchant tent. Zara started to get nervous.
" relax, go-ahead. I want to attend to some matter." Thomas said he disappeared before Zara could utter any word.
Zara trembles, she gulps a large air, trying to calm her nerves down.
She walked inside the red sparrow tent, she put on her best facade of aloofness.
Seeing Zara, all the staff of the red sparrow bowed respectfully. Zara gives them a nod. The tents have been arranged neatly. The tent had been redesigned with expensive clothes, tablets, and chairs. It's a total change to the red sparrow merchant tent. The tent released a pleasing fragrance and gave out the noble presence.
Song walked to Zara " we've prepared everything you requested," she said.
" mhmm"
Zara entered into the inner chamber that had been made specifically for her and Thomas while she sat down on a couch.
" There had been some nobles who had been asking for you," Song said.
" hmm, if they had nothing outstanding to offer, tell them I don't want to meet them"
" ok" Song left quickly.
" I guess there is no turning back," Zara thought. She closed her eyes, trying to relax.
" is the legendary alchemist around," a middle-aged man said. He adorned an expensive robe, looking at the staff arrogantly.
" Who are you? " the boy behind the counter asked.
"Humph"
" You don't have what it takes to know my name," the middle-aged man said.
Song walked to them when she heard the noise coming from the entrance.
" What's going on here?" Song enquired.
"I asked who he is? When he asked for the alchemist." The boy said.
Nodding her head, Song had got the gist of what was happening. Facing the middle-aged man, Song asked " who are you?"
" Ward of the Aiza family," the middle-aged man said.
Song smiles, " Mr. Ward before you can see the alchemist, please let me see what is your offer for the alchemist"
Ward was furious, how can a lowly red sparrow merchant staff dare to ask him what he wanted to offer.
" humph"
" How dare you ask me what I wanted to offer, fvck off," he yelled.
Suddenly a shadow passed Song and smashed Ward's chest. Sending him out of the tent. He crashed on the ground, meters away from the tent with a few of his ribs broken. Blood flows out from his mouth and nose, no one knows maybe he is dead or alive.
Song had been flabbergasted, she could not wrap her head around what just happened.
She shivers, she looked around but the shadow had been long gone. The boy behind the counter had his jaw dropped. He stared at where Ward stood previously, he panicked. " what was that?" He said in a low voice.
" I ….." Song was finding it difficult to utter any word. She shakes her head, not having the courage to stand there anymore.
She left abruptly, walking to Zara's chamber. Stopping at the entrance " young mistress I would like to report some incident to you" she said in a panicked voice.
Zara opened her eyes, feeling refreshed with the short rest.
" come in"
Quickly Song walked in, she bowed a little.
" Mhmm, what is it?"
" hmmm hmm" Song cleared her throat. " there had been a man who called himself, Ward, from the Aiza family," she pauses a little, she tries to calm herself down.
" he said he wanted to see you, I asked what he wanted to offer but he started yelling, suddenly"
" suddenly what!"
Zara had been getting impatient since the beginning of the conversation.
Seeing the gaze like a dagger that was staring at her, she trembles, she took a step back by reflex action.
" A shadow appeared and punched the man, Ward, at his chest sending him 20 meters away out of the tent," she said in a single breath.
"Hmm"
Zara raised her brow, lost in her thoughts for a few moments.
Looking at Song " you can go, don't worry about it"
Song nods her head in relief as she walks out of the chamber.
"Hmm"
" who can it be?"