Undine almost laughed out loud at Attie's antic . She was really beginning to wonder if this woman was even the same vixen who had ordered her men to hang her up in the tent for days .
Baiyi enjoyed this even more than the others . He patted Attie's head, feeling content, as Mia and Vidomina stood behind him with warm towels in their hands, cleaning his armor . Even his black cape had been taken off and was being washed clean by Laeticia .
If it was not for Undine's strong grip on Tisdale's shoulders, the girl would probably be rushing into his embrace, too!
Undine found herself feeling a little green at the scene and muttered, "Gosh, look at how much these little girls like him…"
"Well, in this case, I would write a letter in Attie's name to her clansmen, asking for their cooperation . Not sure how much that would help, though," Baiyi said, feeling relaxed .
At that time, Mia and Vidomina had finished cleaning his back . Both girls proceeded to lay on his thighs, with their face pushing into his chest . It looked a tad bit risque and suggestive, so Baiyi snatched the towels from them and said softly, "Go and have your breakfast . I can clean this part from here myself . "
The fairy Nota brought in batches and batches of softly-baked cakes and golden-fried eggs atop trays to the family and the guest . Undine, the swordswoman-turned-businesswoman, enjoyed the hospitality and the student's cooking . As Undine ate, she mumbled between bites, "So, since we are talking about lowering the price of those glider sets…"
"Nope . You should be grateful that I'm not raising their prices!" Baiyi cut her off briskly .
"How could you do this to me!" Undine pulled her face down, looking as though she had been wronged . She shook Tisdale's shoulder and mumbled, "Help your sis out, please?"
The girl shook her head . "No! He'll spank me for that!"
"Hold on . You're the good girl model, aren't you? He actually spanked you?"
"Yes! And it hurts so much," Laeticia chimed in . "I didn't finish my assignment well enough that one time, and I got punished…"
Undine glared at Baiyi, who was watering his plant at a side, and said with a low voice, "Hey, how about a change of school? I know a place — an elite girl school for the upper-class ladies . I can get you guys there!"
They girls shook their head sideways without even considering her offer .
"Damn it . This guy is good at charming little girls!" Undine exclaimed . "Good thing I'm already a certified Adult Woman Who has Joined Society . I'm not that naive, ha!"
With all her matters taken care of, Undine was quick to excuse herself . As the heiress of the prestigious merchant family, she had always had a busy schedule . This was also the reason why she had to see Baiyi early in the morning, instead of a more normal time; every other time she had already been packed and planned with even more pressing issues .
Baiyi carried his little potted-plants outside as he sent her off .
"Oh, right! Almost forgot," Undine turned her head back at him after walking a few steps out of the door . "Is your gilder set formation . . . well, hard to imitate and crack-proof? To be honest, a few days ago, our gliders kept missing . "
"You're welcome to find anyone to try . " Baiyi did not seem to mind her news so much; he lined up the plants neatly in the yard, looking for the best spot for a good sunbath . Sunny, the sunflower, was dancing next to them, because, according to it, "it could help plants grow faster and stronger" .
"Hmm, if you're this confident about that, I guess I have nothing to fear . " Undine never had any doubt about Baiyi's skill, so she was easily convinced .
However, she still did not leave the house . Her two hands were fidgeting with the edge of her skirt, and her face reddened as if she was preparing for a confession .
"What's the matter? Anything else?" Baiyi asked without turning his head away from his new sprout .
"Well . . . That… That —" Undine's voice was very soft . "That guy in black who fought you before, has he not bothered you anymore after that? You snatched the War God's Sword from him . I don't think he's gonna let that go easily, right?"
'Why is this girl so obsessed with my alter ego?' Baiyi was bemused, but he replied, "Nope . Why? Do you miss him?"
"Miss him?! Miss that Stinky Bastard?!" Undine retorted . "It's… It's just that he saved my life, so I guess a proper thank you must be made… I never got the chance, though . "
"I'm sure he knows of your sentiment . "
"Oh, okay . I gotta jet now . Please be quick with those formations!" Undine replied softly before she dashed to a coach parked outside the yard .
"Sir Hope, come to think of it, isn't my junior here a very lucrative prospect, too?" The Merchant asked, with a quiet voice, from the Void . "She's beautiful, kind, and most importantly, she's got the funds — eh? H-hello, t-t-two most beautiful heroines — please, m-mercy . I was kidding, hahaha! Kidd —"
'What did he say to offend those two?' Baiyi thought curiously as the Merchant's voice trailed off . Baiyi stood straight after adjusting the pot, and then he spoke to the dancing sunflower, "This should be good for them, right? …Oh, that's great . Hey, take care of them well for me, please!"
Sunny flashed him a bright, assuring smile . The sunflower looked so wholesome and beautiful, until one remembered its original form and the manner by which it ate . 'Gods, suddenly this smile seems purely sinister . '
'Then again, the sunflower did say it could hear the thoughts of my plants — like their needs and wants . This makes Sunny the best caretaker for my precious flowers . '
"Does the issue of larceny concerning your gliders not occupy your mind at all, Sir Hope?" The Scholar suddenly asked .
"Should I even worry?" Baiyi replied quizzically . "I mean, you really think those fellas could decode my protective formations? Plus, I added Code 16035 on it, too . You do remember the joy and fun you had trying to solve that one for a loooong time, don't you?"
"You asinine rapscallion! That was no 'puzzle'; it was a crude, elaborative prank! A jab at all determined scholars!" The Scholar's voice was suddenly less friendly; it was as though she just remembered a humiliating defeat .
"That's quite a mischaracterization, though . By the time those sorcerers have spent their entire lives trying to understand the forbidden tricks and limits of Ancient Rohlserlian formations, in order to come up with a solution to decrypt my safeguards, the continents may already have shifted, right?" Baiyi chuckled .
In a noble's estate, donning the standard robes typical of the sages from the Doors of Conundrum, were three men with long white beards . They sat around a small table, and their expressions held similar grimaces .
"Are you sure? The three of you are the greatest masters in formations in this universe! Yet, seven days have passed, and you all . . . " said the man in an aristocratic attire . He was sitting across the table, opposite of the three elders, with a desperate frown on his face .
"My Lord, it is not that our own capabilities depreciated, but the guard used in this formation… . " One of the old men trailed off, his face an acute picture of shame .
Before the three was a formation drawn on a parchment . It was taken down from a certain family's glider .
"Before the great master who set up this formation, we are nothing but apprentices," another elder added in grief . "This master's knowledge on formations and guards is far beyond our reach…"
"Please excuse our complete defeat," the last old man finished . With that, they stood up, preparing to leave .
"My Lord, we shall return the commission fees to you . We do, however, have a small favor to ask of you . Please grant that favor as pity for the amount of work we have put into your request, my Lord . "
"Yes, we would like to request an audience with the master who created this formation . We would like to see who this unbelievable man is with our own eyes!"
"Agree . I even thought that the legendary Emperor of the Ancient Rohlserl Empire had returned!"
"At this time and age, Formations itself is a dying subject . For being able to study it so well to this level, we would very much like to be this man's disciples . "
The nobleman's face darkened . He took a few deep breaths as words swirled around in his head . Then, finally, he opened his mouth . "My apologies, but the request will not be granted . I cannot breach a certain promise . "
The three elders shook their heads in lamentation, but they did not ask anymore . Leaving behind a large sack full of coins, they turned away in shame .
After sending the elders off to their coach, the Earl hurried back into his estate . At a corner was his guestroom .
Three middle-aged men were sitting in the room; they all wore the standard robe of the Sorcerer Association .
They were a lot younger than the three elderly men, and they looked more relaxed, as well . One of them was fidgeting with the same parchment that the three sages had been working on previously, as he chatted with his companions .
"S-so, any result?" The Earl asked anxiously . "I am dying for some good news here!"
"Oh yes!" One of the sorcerers announced proudly . "We have contacted the headquarters . They said that it's easy to create runes with similar effects . "
The Earl let a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared on his face . "Good thing I have you competent sorcerers from the Sorcerer Association — unlike those nerds from the Doors of Conundrum . Now if the formation can be replicated into runes, I suppose the most difficult part of this over . Let us parley about the price…"
"Don't you worry, my Lord . We Sorcerers are economical," one of the sorcerers replied . "The cost of developing the runes is 20 million gold, and the runes that would be massively-produced after this? 5000 gold per set . The headquarters have agreed to this price, too! So, what do you say? Very affordable, right? It's the best price I can offer you!"
"You fucking bloodsuckers!" The Earl howled in rage, flipping his table in the process .
His spies in the Dole family had told him that the cost of the formation was a bloody 250 gold, but these greedy a**hats in front of him stole someone else's work, and then dared asked for a price 20 times higher than the cost his spies in the Dole Family reported!
Chapter 263: A Comparison Between Peers. Translator: EndlessFantasy Translation Editor: EndlessFantasy Translation Undine almost laughed out loud at Atties antic . She was really beginning to wonder if this woman was even the same vixen who had ordered her men to hang her up in the tent for days . Baiyi enjoyed this even more than the others . He patted Atties head, feeling content, as Mia and Vidomina stood behind him with warm towels in their hands, cleaning his armor . Even his black cape had been taken off and was being washed clean by Laeticia . If it was not for Undines strong grip on Tisdales shoulders, the girl would probably be rushing into his embrace, too! Undine found herself feeling a little green at the scene and muttered, Gosh, look at how much these little girls like him… Well, in this case, I would write a letter in Atties name to her clansmen, asking for their cooperation . Not sure how much that would help, though, Baiyi said, feeling relaxed . At that time, Mia and Vidomina had finished cleaning his back . Both girls proceeded to lay on his thighs, with their face pushing into his chest . It looked a tad bit risque and suggestive, so Baiyi snatched the towels from them and said softly, Go and have your breakfast . I can clean this part from here myself . The fairy Nota brought in batches and batches of softly-baked cakes and golden-fried eggs atop trays to the family and the guest . Undine, the swordswoman-turned-businesswoman, enjoyed the hospitality and the students cooking . As Undine ate, she mumbled between bites, So, since we are talking about lowering the price of those glider sets… Nope . You should be grateful that Im not raising their prices! Baiyi cut her off briskly . How could you do this to me! Undine pulled her face down, looking as though she had been wronged . She shook Tisdales shoulder and mumbled, Help your sis out, please? The girl shook her head . No! Hell spank me for that! Hold on . Youre the good girl model, arent you? He actually spanked you? Yes! And it hurts so much, Laeticia chimed in . I didnt finish my assignment well enough that one time, and I got punished… Undine glared at Baiyi, who was watering his plant at a side, and said with a low voice, Hey, how about a change of school? I know a place — an elite girl school for the upper-class ladies . I can get you guys there! They girls shook their head sideways without even considering her offer . Damn it . This guy is good at charming little girls! Undine exclaimed . Good thing Im already a certified Adult Woman Who has Joined Society . Im not that naive, ha! With all her matters taken care of, Undine was quick to excuse herself . As the heiress of the prestigious merchant family, she had always had a busy schedule . This was also the reason why she had to see Baiyi early in the morning, instead of a more normal time; every other time she had already been packed and planned with even more pressing issues . Baiyi carried his little potted-plants outside as he sent her off . Oh, right! Almost forgot, Undine turned her head back at him after walking a few steps out of the door . Is your gilder set formation . well, hard to imitate and crack-proof? To be honest, a few days ago, our gliders kept missing . Youre welcome to find anyone to try . Baiyi did not seem to mind her news so much; he lined up the plants neatly in the yard, looking for the best spot for a good sunbath . Sunny, the sunflower, was dancing next to them, because, according to it, it could help plants grow faster and stronger . Hmm, if youre this confident about that, I guess I have nothing to fear . Undine never had any doubt about Baiyis skill, so she was easily convinced . However, she still did not leave the house . Her two hands were fidgeting with the edge of her skirt, and her face reddened as if she was preparing for a confession . Whats the matter? Anything else? Baiyi asked without turning his head away from his new sprout . Well . That… That — Undines voice was very soft . That guy in black who fought you before, has he not bothered you anymore after that? You snatched the War Gods Sword from him . I dont think hes gonna let that go easily, right? Why is this girl so obsessed with my alter ego? Baiyi was bemused, but he replied, Nope . Why? Do you miss him? Miss him?! Miss that Stinky Bastard?! Undine retorted . Its… Its just that he saved my life, so I guess a proper thank you must be made… I never got the chance, though . Im sure he knows of your sentiment . Oh, okay . I gotta jet now . Please be quick with those formations! Undine replied softly before she dashed to a coach parked outside the yard . Sir Hope, come to think of it, isnt my junior here a very lucrative prospect, too? The Merchant asked, with a quiet voice, from the Void . Shes beautiful, kind, and most importantly, shes got the funds — eh? H-hello, t-t-two most beautiful heroines — please, m-mercy . I was kidding, hahaha! Kidd — What did he say to offend those two? Baiyi thought curiously as the Merchants voice trailed off . Baiyi stood straight after adjusting the pot, and then he spoke to the dancing sunflower, This should be good for them, right? …Oh, thats great . Hey, take care of them well for me, please! Sunny flashed him a bright, assuring smile . The sunflower looked so wholesome and beautiful, until one remembered its original form and the manner by which it ate . Gods, suddenly this smile seems purely sinister . Then again, the sunflower did say it could hear the thoughts of my plants — like their needs and wants . This makes Sunny the best caretaker for my precious flowers . Does the issue of larceny concerning your gliders not occupy your mind at all, Sir Hope? The Scholar suddenly asked . Should I even worry? Baiyi replied quizzically . I mean, you really think those fellas could decode my protective formations? Plus, I added Code 16035 on it, too . You do remember the joy and fun you had trying to solve that one for a loooong time, dont you? You asinine rapscallion! That was no puzzle; it was a crude, elaborative prank! A jab at all determined scholars! The Scholars voice was suddenly less friendly; it was as though she just remembered a humiliating defeat . Thats quite a mischaracterization, though . By the time those sorcerers have spent their entire lives trying to understand the forbidden tricks and limits of Ancient Rohlserlian formations, in order to come up with a solution to decrypt my safeguards, the continents may already have shifted, right? Baiyi chuckled . In a nobles estate, donning the standard robes typical of the sages from the Doors of Conundrum, were three men with long white beards . They sat around a small table, and their expressions held similar grimaces . Are you sure? The three of you are the greatest masters in formations in this universe! Yet, seven days have passed, and you all . said the man in an aristocratic attire . He was sitting across the table, opposite of the three elders, with a desperate frown on his face . My Lord, it is not that our own capabilities depreciated, but the guard used in this formation… . One of the old men trailed off, his face an acute picture of shame . Before the three was a formation drawn on a parchment . It was taken down from a certain familys glider . Before the great master who set up this formation, we are nothing but apprentices, another elder added in grief . This masters knowledge on formations and guards is far beyond our reach… Please excuse our complete defeat, the last old man finished . With that, they stood up, preparing to leave . My Lord, we shall return the commission fees to you . We do, however, have a small favor to ask of you . Please grant that favor as pity for the amount of work we have put into your request, my Lord . Yes, we would like to request an audience with the master who created this formation . We would like to see who this unbelievable man is with our own eyes! Agree . I even thought that the legendary Emperor of the Ancient Rohlserl Empire had returned! At this time and age, Formations itself is a dying subject . For being able to study it so well to this level, we would very much like to be this mans disciples . The noblemans face darkened . He took a few deep breaths as words swirled around in his head . Then, finally, he opened his mouth . My apologies, but the request will not be granted . I cannot breach a certain promise . The three elders shook their heads in lamentation, but they did not ask anymore . Leaving behind a large sack full of coins, they turned away in shame . After sending the elders off to their coach, the Earl hurried back into his estate . At a corner was his guestroom . Three middle-aged men were sitting in the room; they all wore the standard robe of the Sorcerer Association . They were a lot younger than the three elderly men, and they looked more relaxed, as well . One of them was fidgeting with the same parchment that the three sages had been working on previously, as he chatted with his companions . S-so, any result? The Earl asked anxiously . I am dying for some good news here! Oh yes! One of the sorcerers announced proudly . We have contacted the headquarters . They said that its easy to create runes with similar effects . The Earl let a sigh of relief, and a smile appeared on his face . Good thing I have you competent sorcerers from the Sorcerer Association — unlike those nerds from the Doors of Conundrum . Now if the formation can be replicated into runes, I suppose the most difficult part of this over . Let us parley about the price… Dont you worry, my Lord . We Sorcerers are economical, one of the sorcerers replied . The cost of developing the runes is 20 million gold, and the runes that would be massively-produced after this? 5000 gold per set . The headquarters have agreed to this price, too! So, what do you say? Very affordable, right? Its the best price I can offer you! You fucking bloodsuckers! The Earl howled in rage, flipping his table in the process . His spies in the Dole family had told him that the cost of the formation was a bloody 250 gold, but these greedy a**hats in front of him stole someone elses work, and then dared asked for a price 20 times higher than the cost his spies in the Dole Family reported!
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