After the spell test, Mage Zecil did not keep Austin, although he was extremely interested in digging up the secrets of the bloodline of the special mage, but considering his own schedule, he still asked Austin to come back next Monday, that is, three days later, according to the original plan. He could see that Austen's heart was like an arrow, and the young man's careful thinking that he wanted to show everyone when he had achieved something could not be hidden at all.
Austen, on the other hand, was pleased with the arrangement, and as Mage Jersey had thought, he was eager to hurry back to Oni City and announce to everyone he knew that he had become a special mage, and he had even decided to choose the place of celebration in 'Beauty and Wine', and he was going to get drunk.
Of course, what he wanted to see most immediately now was Kelly, the kind-hearted girl who had occupied an important place in his heart, and he was looking forward to seeing her surprised, if he told her loudly at this time that he liked her, would this girl who had never been confessed to him hug him excitedly? Or would he be scared away, thinking that he was joking and teasing her?
After the confession, should he strike her while the iron is hot and take her down, or will he go to 'Beauty and Wine' to have fun? Austen made all kinds of beautiful ideas along the way, and his mouth never even closed, and he drooled from time to time.
The joyful journey is always so easy to complete, no, it is not yet noon, and Austin has returned to the city of Oni that he has been longing for. As usual, the streets were full of people, some selling vegetables in carts, some selling fruit with baskets, some setting up stalls selling furs, and of course, most of all pedestrians with money in their pockets.
No! He is now a special mage with an identity, a noble spellcaster, and he can't do the kind of things that he used to do that can't be put on the table! Only by constantly persuading himself in this way in his heart can he restrain the habit of stealing bags that he developed when he was a gangster. However, his eyes couldn't help but sweep back and forth over the rich people with round bellies, and from their bulging money bags to the gold and silver ornaments they were wearing.
Because of this psychological battle, he didn't have the heart to greet the acquaintances passing by and show off the good things that happened to him, and the other party didn't seem to notice that the handsome young man in a decent robe who had just passed was the little gangster Austin they knew. So he quickly returned to Broken Neck Street.
Walking in the familiar dark alleyway, Austin inexplicably felt nervous, and even slowed down his steps. This is not the anxiety of worrying about being caught after doing bad things in the past, nor is it the alertness after perceiving danger, but the anxiety that emanates from the deepest part of my heart and is about to meet my beloved.
He couldn't help but look down at his clothes, the robes that proved that he was already a spellcaster. Well, it is worthy of the high-end clothes with the 'dust removal technique', and it is still spotless after a morning of driving outside the city. This gave him some confidence again, and he barely managed to stabilize his mind, and after tidying up his clothes, he finally strode away again, and ran to the home of the girl he was carrying, a dilapidated old house at the end of Broken Neck Street.
He's going to be the first to tell Kelly the good news that he's a special mage! He's going to prove to her that he's no longer the scum of Oni City! he's going to let her know that he's capable of bringing happiness to her and her sister, and that they can live a rich and beautiful life!
But when he was about to get to Kelly's house, through the wall, he heard intermittent crying, this voice... Isn't that voice Erina's? What's going on? What's going on? Did she get bullied?
In an instant, Austen's anger was full of anger, who didn't have long eyes dared to bully Kelly's sister! He ran and pushed the door in, but there was no trace of the wicked, and on the mossy floor of the house, only Irena was alone, crying there, and her sister Kelly was not there.
"Nana, what's wrong with you, why are you crying?" Austin hurriedly stepped forward to hug the little girl, helped her wipe away her tears, and asked anxiously.
Irene lifted her crying face, like a helpless kitten, and choked up as she replied, "Brother Austen... You're back... My sister she... My sister she..."
Kelly?Austin secretly screamed that something was wrong with Kelly?"Irina, don't worry, say slowly, what's wrong with your sister? What's wrong?"
"My sister... My sister she... Whining... From yesterday afternoon when she went to the tailor Uncle Tang Rui to help, to now... They haven't come back yet... Woooooooo
"Don't cry, don't cry, my good Nana, Kelly must be fine, I'll go to her, maybe Uncle Tang Rui has too much work there, leave her to continue to help at night? Austin feigned composure, saying that he also felt that it was unlikely, and tried to soothe Irina's grief first.
After all, Kelly has never had a time when she didn't return all night, her sister is her heart, her only concern, no matter how busy she is every day, she always comes back before dark to take care of her, if nothing happens, how can she leave her sister alone? But at this time, Austin reminded herself that she must not panic, the more panicked people are, the more they can't solve the problem, not to mention that there is now a helpless Erina who regards herself as the backbone, she must show calmness, and must give her the confidence that she can safely get back Kelly!
Maybe it was Austin's composure that played a role, or maybe it was Irene herself who became strong temporarily, her crying slowly stopped, and she looked at Austin with her big swollen crying eyes with expectation, and said softly: "Brother Austin, you must find your sister." "
"Well, don't worry, Nana, I'll go out and look for it. And you're home alone, you must lock the door, no one but me can open the door?" Austin was also eager to go out to find Kelly's traces at this time, but when she thought that only Erina, a ten-year-old girl, was at home, she felt uneasy.
Erina nodded heavily, and agreed seriously: "Brother, I know, you can go with confidence, you must get my sister back, I believe you!"
"Little Nana is so good, wait for my good news. Austen rubbed the little girl's hair, which had been messy all night, and lightly imprinted a kiss on her forehead.
After coming out of Kelly's house, Austin first went back to his home and took out all his savings! If he wants to find out the news, he can't knock some people in the mouth without money, and if Kelly really has an accident and goes missing, then he needs to go to the sheriff to report the crime, let alone take care of it, otherwise he won't get help from the official.
After getting ready, Austin first went to the tailor shop where Kelly often worked as a helper, and the owner, Uncle Tang Rui, was rushing to make a leather coat with a fur collar that a noble lady wore. Because Austen's dress is not what it used to be, the mage robe worth 300 gold coins will feel decent to anyone who looks at it, so Tang Rui did not immediately recognize him as the little gangster Austin in the city, and thought that he was a distinguished guest, so he hurriedly put down his work, rubbed his hands and greeted: "This lord, if you need anything, Tang Rui is willing to serve you." "
"Ahem. Austen was quite uncomfortable with the tailor's uncle's enthusiasm, and his face couldn't help but be embarrassed, how could he not understand that the other party regarded him as a big customer. "That, Uncle Tang Rui, it's me, Austin!"
"Huh, Austen?" Uncle Tang Rui raised his head in disbelief and looked carefully at the young man in front of him, who seemed to be very cultured, "It's really Austen, what's the matter? God, this is a mage's robe!"
Tang Rui deserved to be a professional tailor, and quickly recognized the value of Austen's clothes, he was secretly surprised at the same time, and quietly pulled Austen's sleeve closer and asked: "To be honest, where did you steal it, do you want me to dispose of this clothes?"
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Austin knew that he had misunderstood, and quickly explained: "Uncle, I didn't steal this dress to find you to sell the stolen goods, you don't believe it, I was lucky enough to make friends with a mage outside the city, he took a fancy to my qualifications and accepted me as an apprentice, and he gave me this clothes." "
Of course, this is true, Master Jersey recognized him as an apprentice when he finished identifying his bloodline, and at this time, Austin explained that there was also some idea of borrowing his old man's name so that it would be convenient for the next errand.
"Really?" If Tang Rui was just surprised just now, now he was simply shocked! The little gangster in front of him turned into a mage apprentice? God, how much good luck he had!
"Really!" Austin nodded affirmatively, and then quickly stated the purpose of his trip, "Uncle Tang Rui, when did Kelly leave with you yesterday?" Her sister said that she hadn't returned until now, so she was very anxious to ask me to inquire. "
"What? Kelly didn't go back? She finished her work yesterday evening, and I asked my wife to bring her two freshly baked breads for Irene to eat. How could she not go back overnight?" Hearing that Kelly had not returned all night, Uncle Tang Rui also became anxious, he and his wife both liked Kelly, a beautiful needlework, and a hard-working and capable girl.
Austin is willing to believe his words, Tang Rui is honest, honest and has a reputation for doing business, the neighbors in the neighborhood know it, and Kelly's appearance is mediocre, there is no place for him to have bad intentions, so the problem of Kelly's disappearance should be on her way home!
Austin was anxious to leave the tailor shop, he already had a very bad guess in his heart, he knew a lot about the dark side of Oni City, even if it was not completely dark, a girl, on the way home, the chance of meeting bad people is quite high, such as drunk and dizzy and irrational men, gambling sticks who lose money and want to vent, beggars and hooligans who specialize in abducting and selling women and children. What if they kill someone after they do something wrong to Kelly?
From what he knew about Kelly, she was sure that she would not take the dark and accident-prone paths, so there was only one way for her to get home from the tailor's shop, first along the main street to the junction of Granton Street, then onto Granton Street, and finally to Broken Neck Street, where her house was. There must be a lot of people on the main street in the evening, all of them are people who rushed home from various urban areas, it shouldn't be something that happened there, as for the last Broken Neck Street, it is unlikely, they are all very familiar neighborhoods, even if there are a few singles drunkards with bad character, but they will not attack Kelly, she usually helps a lot of neighbors, and most of the accidents are from Granton Street!
Granton Street.... Austen couldn't help but feel worried, there were three taverns, and a brothel, a place where prostitutes, drunkards, and thieves liked to hang out...!