I dont know how to handle fire. . . And even if I did, its not an item to be used carelessly. This Fire Goblet is made in pairs. If you light one goblet, the other lights up too.
Johan quickly realized the value of the item. It was like a small and convenient beacon. Such a powerful magical tool in the hands of this knight. . .
Was it bestowed by the Emperor?
Doesnt seem likely. I think. . . it was given by a wizard close to the Emperor.
?
So powerful wizards use knights for their purposes. Probably given for communication.
Hmm. . .
Why are you looking at like that?
Nothing. So, this item is then. . .
Johans face hardened. Regardless of which wizard near the Emperor it was, being close to the Emperor ant they were a powerful wizard.
What Johan didnt know was that deceiving others without lying was almost routine among wizards. Being able to deceive without telling lies was a skill in itself.
What have you been up to since dawn? I dont think the feudal lord would have requested a duel. . .
Marco asked with a curious expression. It seed that Johan and Suetlg had been chatting with the feudal lord about this and that since early morning.
He was asking how we might arrange a marriage with Stephen and a relative.
Ah, so thats why he saw us off so kindly.
Marco understood. Stephen, who had been listening, exclaid in surprise.
I, I have no intention of marrying a dwarf!
Why not? Certainly, the Balpa family is smaller than the Abner family, but Sir Stephen, you are not the eldest either. Isnt it a good opportunity?
Marco sincerely couldnt understand. If he were Stephen, he would have imdiately accepted the feudal lords proposal.
Coming from a background of having nothing, he would definitely accept the chance to marry into a legitimate noble family, whether the other party was a dwarf, a centaur, or an orc. After all, isnt it about securing a fiefdom?
Johan had once cut through the forest to evade pursuers. . .
. . .and the city located on the path below the forest was Vaizen, bustling due to its riverside location.
A friend, you say? Is it a noble?
I have no noble friends. They wouldnt consider a friend, either.
Thats unfortunate. I consider Suetlg-nim a friend.
Thank you. . . The friend I ntioned is a wizard.
!
Johan was surprised. It was no wonder Suetlg knew other wizards.
With all the exchanges I need to make, including with the wizard, I should visit my friend. They might have sothing useful.
That sounds interesting.
Dont get your hopes up too high. The treasures wizards possess often have little use for others.
But regardless of Johans expectations, others were excited. To travelers wandering the plains, visiting a city was always an anticipated event, especially as these rcenaries were well-funded.
Marco?
Yes.
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