"Do you detect anything?" A husky voice asked with slight nervousness.
"Nothing. They operate like usual." A masked man reported.
Berti couldn't rest throughout the night. He was slightly panicking. If this was one of their known enemies. He won't have anything to worry about. In the end, this was a new group. And to crown it all, they claim to come from the deadly zone.
And everyone knew, that for someone to survive in Long-Fall Pass. It wasn't a child's play. Now the question was, do they have an elite mage among them.
"What should we do?" Berti asked. He was restless.
The fear of the unknown gave him goosebumps. Berti had been a man who loved to play with people weaker than him. But if he detects a stronger opponent, he won't hesitate to boot lick his way out.
'Dead men tell no tales' He said to people looking down on him.
And that motto has been working for since gods know when. However, the hidden threat and no face to boot lick. How should he respond?
"I think we should pay them a visit." The masked man responded after thinking for a moment.
Berti raised his brow and squinted his gaze. "Why do you say that?"
"Since we know nothing about them. We could use this medium to look around for any powerful mage. And if there is none. Then, you have nothing to worry about."
Hmm!
Berti rubbed his temple and took a deep breath. 'Are we not sending ourselves into the lion's den if we go to their domain.' He thought rubbing his sweaty palm against his robe.
"OK. Let's do that. But you follow me."
"Dad, what are you discussing in a low voice?" Hadden entered his father's study with a beautiful young girl beside him.
Haha.
"You don't have to worry about this old man. How's your study." Berti forced out a laugh and smiled.
"Good. In a couple of months, I'll become a rune smith apprentice." Hadden said proudly while the lady beside him nodded with a radiant smile.
"Good. Good." Berti nodded. 'At least one good news for today.'
"Is this your new girl?"
"Yes. Do you like her?" Hadden placed his arm around the lady's waist and moved her closer to his body.
Her face turned red, lowering her head with a bashful smile. "She's one of the talented girls of Master Normen's disciple"
"Really?"
"Yes. Also, an ignorant brat came with his slaves to learn from Master Normen yesterday. Tsk! But they were sent away by him. How could just anyone learn from my master." He puffed out his chest proudly.
"Good. Focus on your study. And perhaps, you may have the chance to go to one of the states to learn magic."
"Really, Dad!"
"Yeah. When have I ever lied to you."
"You're the best, dad. I'll get going." He waves to his dad and saunters out of the study room with an elated smile.
At once, the forceful smile on Berti's face disappeared. He looked at the masked man beside him and said seriously.
"Let go."
Stream of people entered the Long-Fall Pass trading center in anticipation. The news of high quality beast and elixir materials had spread like wildfire.
Now, those who doubt the authenticity of the news couldn't wait any longer but to check it out.
A guard in a tight green uniform stood at the entrance of the trading without blinking as people came in and out of the center.
Suddenly, a luxurious carriage arrived in front of the trading center.
A stoic middle-aged man came out of the expensive carriage and looked at the 5-story building with various conflicting expressions on his face. 'Who would have thought. I, Berti of the Razor family would visit a newly established store.'
"Sir Berti, you also came." A voice call to the left.
Berti turned his head and saw an old bald man in expensive regalia walking toward him in a large stride.
"Sir Enzio, what are you doing here? Don't tell me the city lord mansion couldn't wait to lay their hands on the newly created store?"
"Nonsense. As the city lord of Xina city. We had the right to check the authenticity of this newly created store. And what are you doing here? This is not like the Razor family." Enzio shut back with disdain.
"Have you forgotten what business we are into? How would I miss the opportunity to see a higher quality than my family goods." Berti responded and strolled into the Long-Fall Trading Center.
"Sir, how may I help you." A young girl in a tight green robe approached Berti with a smile.
"Can I see your Manager?"
"Of course, you can see our manager. But on what ground?" She continued to smile.
Those on the ground floor looked at the young girl with wide eyes. What the hell! Don't you know who's standing before you?
Haha.
"I guess the prestige of the Razor family is going down the drain." Enzio wouldn't miss the chance to taunt Bartie.
Berti's face changed from blue to purple. He gnashed his teeth and looked at the girl in front of her and wanted to strangle her to death. Yet, he took a deep breath and said.
"I-"
"Move aside." Enzio chuffs Berti aside and smiles at the young girl.
"Tell your manager, the city lord butler is here to have an audience with her or him" Enzio spread his hand looking at the people in the room with a wild smile.
"On what ground?" She questioned with the same mesmerizing smile.
"Lead the way—" Enzio took a step forward and halted on his track. "What do you say?" He widened his eyes.
Hahaha
"I guess your family is not worthy to be the city lord any longer." Berti ridicule.
"For you to meet the manager. You have to order for items worth more than 1000 gold coins or have something of that value."
Berti and Enzio froze on the spot.
"Are you conducting a rubbery or what!?"