Chapter 502: Chapter 500: The Obedient Justine
“Haha, Ivan, you all are too slow.”
Ti flowed like water across the Chanay Continent, not far from the East Capital, an airship hovered steadily in the sky, waiting for the approach of the Cloud Shuttle.
While the two airships were still so distance apart, Ivan saw a person standing opposite him with a smile on his face.
This person was none other than Hotter, with the airship being his steed, the Thunder Wolf.
“Good morning, Master Hotter, when did you arrive?”
Ivan looked speechlessly at the playful Hotter, who really didn’t have a bit of the deanor of an arcane wizard, competing over every little thing.
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On the return journey, they were not in a rush, and the Cloud Shuttle did not travel at full speed.
The sa couldn’t necessarily be said for the Thunder Wolf, which had also set out two days early, clearly with an ulterior motive.
“Haha, I’ve been here for quite a while, just stopped here waiting for you guys, after all, the East Capital is your territory, it wouldn’t be proper for , a guest, to enter the city first.”
“I will definitely treat you well once we get to the East Capital.”
“Haha, then it’s a deal.”
During their conversation, Hotter didn’t treat Ivan as a Level 3 Sorcerer, for in his heart, he was certain that Ivan would soon beco an Arcane Wizard.
At that ti, it really wasn’t clear who would be superior in status.
“Sorcerer Hotter, what’s making you so happy? Tell about it,” said President Hardy, flashing into view with such speed that it appeared without a trace.
“Cough cough, it’s nothing major, Ivan said he would treat well, and that makes happy.”
Hotter imdiately restrained his smile, facing the old man who seed to see through people’s hearts, he always felt inexplicably intimidated.
“With Ivan treating you, it seems I won’t need to personally entertain you myself,” Hardy said with a light smile.
“No need, no need, you go about your business, don’t worry about ,” Hotter quickly gestured, feeling it sowhat undermined his own presence; he added:
“I promised soone that before Ivan advances to Arcane Wizard, I will definitely ensure his safety.”
“So that’s how it is, I appreciate your dedication, Sorcerer Hotter,” Hardy nodded slightly.
“It’s nothing, that is my duty,” Hotter said solemnly.
Subsequently, Ivan and his party were conveniently ‘ushered’ by President Hardy onto the Thunder Wolf, and the two airships flew towards the East Capital East Blade City, one after the other.
“Hotter, was what you said earlier true?”
On the Thunder Wolf, Ivan found an opportunity to ask; this was the first ti he’d heard of such a matter.
“Of course, who that person is, you can probably guess.”
Hotter affird his statent and emphasized with unusual seriousness, “Ivan, I failed to protect Tanaya before, this ti, even at the risk of my own life, I will absolutely keep you safe.”
“Thank you for the trouble.”
Ivan could feel the determination in his words.
Last ti, Tanaya suffered a tragedy, which had troubled Hotter for years and he had yet to let go.
Currently, the King of the Long Sky was willing to offer a chance for redemption, and he was naturally eager to fulfill it.
It seed like a closed loop between the three of them.
Hotter had failed Tanaya and was always bothered by it; Tanaya sought hope from Ivan in her mont of peril; Ivan’s situation was not so great at the mont and indeed needed soone to stay close to protect him, making Hotter a good candidate.
In a certain sense, the three were helping each other.
Thunder Wolf always traveled with lightning, an airship with a presence unmatched by ordinary vessels, it quickly arrived at the East Capital.
After nearly eight years, Ivan returned to this city once again.
Entering the city, it wasn’t long before the Rapid Wood Tower was close at hand.
Having coordinated in advance, at this mont, Justine, Pearney, Angela, Dan Lin, and Ivan’s apprentice Helen, among others, all gathered to welco them.
“Ivan, all your ladies are out here to welco you.”
Watching the graceful beauties in front of the sorcerer tower, Hotter glanced aningfully at Tanaya, and without fearing to stir things up, brought up the topic.
“That’s the way you put it, as if you don’t have any yourself.”
Ivan knew what he was insinuating, but there was nothing between him and Tanaya that needed to be explained.
Hotter didn’t say much more, preferring to watch the show.
“I will introduce them to you,” Ivan said after thinking, to Tanaya not far away.
“I understand what you an, I won’t make things difficult for anyone,” Tanaya imdiately understood.
The two had a tacit understanding, setting the ground rules in just a sentence or two.
As for Justine, Pearney, and others possibly giving Tanaya a hard ti?
Tanaya was a Level 3 Sorcerer and a Flying Knight, with a lord-level powerhouse by her side; she was not the one who would be bullied. Attempting to provoke her would be foolish.
On the other hand, as the distinctive airship approached, Justine and the others also saw the group on the deck, including Tanaya and Mara.
Although they had so doubts in their hearts, seeing the impressive aura of the others, they dared not act up.
This long-awaited reunion also beca a little tense.
Ivan did not hide anything and started by introducing Master Hotis and Gerry.
He soon directly clarified Tanaya’s identity as “Mrs. Marichadon,” hailing from the Fitzgerald family, and declared to have been personally endorsed by the King of the Long Sky.
By now, the true nature of the marriage agreent was no longer important.
Once spoken by the King of the Long Sky, even if it were false, it would beco true in the sorcerer world; nobody would question the King of the Long Sky’s words.
Of course, Ivan wouldn’t either.
Upon hearing his introduction, Justine, Pearney, and Dan Lin were sowhat stunned, bewildered as to how suddenly such important individuals were involved. On the other hand, Angie the Centaur, lacking knowledge of the sorcerer world, listened in confusion.
Seeing their puzzlent, Ivan attributed the reason to the research of the Rapid Wood Tower and briefly expounded on it.
He was succinct, but Locke and Morris couldn’t stand idly by and praised the Rapid Wood Tower with extre enthusiasm, using words like “earth-shattering” and “fad far and wide,” as if they couldn’t lavish enough praise on the tower.
Only then did Justine and the others truly realize.
It turned out that their own man was so outstanding that he had caught the attention of high-status individuals, who then promised their noble daughter to him.
The group felt both joy and helplessness, and could only greet Tanaya with respect.
Tanaya was very generous and approachable, dispensing a round of valuable gifts and making overtures that were sowhat surprisingly flattering.
The atmosphere was very harmonious.
Afterward, Tanaya, Gerry, and Mara took up residence in the Rapid Wood Tower.
Master Hotis and Morris preferred to stay on the airship Thunder Wolf, which was moored right beside the Rapid Wood Tower, making the two close by.
One afternoon, Ivan specially sought out Justine for a private word.
“Justine, about Tanaya, actually—”
“I understand, as your strength increases, it was only a matter of ti. I’ve always been aware, and as long as there is a place for by your side, Ivan, that’s enough for to be satisfied.”
Before Ivan could explain anything, Justine, nestled in his embrace, voluntarily expressed her stance.
Justine had always been a person easily contented.
Recalling the past, when both were apprentices, her willingness to patiently wait in the small castle of Mulberry Valley, reluctant to go to the Sorcerers Academy, was evident.
She’s always known, she couldn’t even surpass Pearney, let alone a noble lady from the top family of Botta Blood Plain.
After a brief thought, Justine figured it out herself; being the official wife of Marichadon wasn’t significant, what’s important was securing a firm position by Ivan’s side.
“If I say the marriage agreent is false, would you believe ?”
Ivan looked at her intently for a mont and still chose to reveal the true situation.
He was not soone who easily broke his promises.
Hearing this, Justine’s expression visibly froze.
“Rember, you must not speak of this to anyone, including Pearney and the others,” Ivan added.
“Uh-huh, I’ll listen to you, I won’t tell anybody.”
Justine smiled sweetly, nodding repeatedly, evidently trusting his words.
Then sothing occurred to her, and a flicker of complexity crossed her smile.
“What’s the matter?”
“I know this is just temporarily false, but Ivan, I’m really, really happy you could tell secretly.”
“Why do you say that?”
Ivan looked at her in surprise, wondering where her thoughts had wandered off to.
“With your charm, that Miss Tanaya will sooner or later fall for you, and then what’s false will beco true—Mrs. Marichadon will still be her,” Justine mumbled.
“Ha-ha, maybe you’re right.” Ivan was montarily stunned, then laughed. “By the way, how is your wine brewing coming along?”
“It’s pretty good, do you want to see?”
“Let’s talk about that later, let look at you first; after admiring the beauty, I’ll go admire the wine.”
As wine brewing was ntioned, Justine tried to struggle to her feet, but Ivan scooped her up in his arms, filling the room with fragrant, springti warmth.
So ti afterward, the two still went to inspect her brewed wine.
Having suffered a setback with the previous Lightning Wine, Justine was determined to improve, spending several years to finally create an exquisite liquor—Deep Blue Light.
After tasting it, Ivan did not stint his praise; indeed, it was a fine wine, strong and potent.
But Dan Lin hadn’t been idle either, innovating and achieving new successes.
One made a strong liquor, the other a soft liquor; each had their unique strengths.
Blessed with the fruits of their labor, Ivan fulfilled his promise made before entering the city and cordially entertained Master Hotis and others to their contentnt.
Master Hotis enjoyed strong liquor.
Gerry, sowhat unexpectedly, also preferred strong liquor.
In a sense, having won over two Lord-level powers with her exquisite brew, Justine’s creation had undoubtedly claid a subtle victory.
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