Half-elf Notebook

"Well done, you are worthy of being the magician that the new school most hopes to cultivate."

Burke, who was standing at the end of the crowd, raised his glass with a smile.

"That's not really a compliment. I suggest you learn more from an etiquette teacher or social guru before attending a social event next time."

Because of Burke's instructions, all the servants and waiters in the banquet hall were asked to leave or transferred.

Shu Xi had no choice but to pour himself a glass of unknown alcoholic drink from the drinks table.

"I have something to talk to you about. Let's find a place with few people. I hope you have time to spare."

Shu Xi looked Burke straight in the eye.

"It seems to be a very important matter." Burke agreed and did not refuse.

With two guards, he and Shu Xi went to one of the wine reception rooms on the third floor.

Arrange two people to be stationed outside. Burke, who had just sat on the sofa, immediately asked:

"Is it the body of the assassin?"

Shu Xi shook his head:

"When I arrived, Princess Mera was nearly killed by a mid-level silver-level bounty hunter."

"We have prepared anti-magician equipment in advance. We don't know the exact number of people involved in the assassination. It's already very troublesome for me to protect the princess."

"What we can confirm now is that they are closely connected with the gangs in the slums, and at least they are not offering a direct reward. They have now blocked the entire South District."

"I've also heard the report." Burke crossed his fingers and placed them on his knees and said:

"The knights of the Shining Blade and the soldiers in the city just started to clean up the area not long ago."

"Haha, I just didn't expect your efficiency to be much higher than ours."

Oh yes, when you started, the princess's body was already half cold.

Shu Xi sneered at this.

But he didn't go to Burke to discuss clues or report the situation.

That is what Burke, the new-school noble, and the knights in charge of the princess's protection should do.

He came to ask for compensation.

Shu Xi took off a ring from the little finger of his left hand and placed it on the table.

From the surface, it is grayish white all over, and the material is just a steel ring, which is at most a cheap ornament mixed with silver.

But under the light of the oil lamps all around, it was flickering sparsely, and the dark green color was like the refracted flashes of a finely cut gem.

Obviously not ordinary.

"Buy it for twelve thousand gold coins. Just think of it as buying a magic item, a clue, and part of the advance payment for protecting Her Royal Highness the Princess."

"Just a reminder, the other party is offering 500,000 gold coins."

Shu Xi said indifferently.

Burke frowned slightly, and instead of bargaining, he asked:

"what is inside?"

His tone was firm, as if he had guessed something.

"Several bodies."

Shu Xi put his arms on the top ridge of the sofa and pressed his body hard into the soft and fine cotton material:

"Some are the ones who first discovered the princess's location, and some are the ones who stood out in the siege of the southern district. It's up to you to figure out how much you can."

"Well."

Without hesitation, Burke took out the amount of money from his space ring that would take him two years to save.

There were eight bags in total, weighing a total of thirty-six kilograms of gold coins.

Place it on the table opposite the "steel ring".

...............

East District, Third Commercial Street.

Since early morning, the third bell of the bell tower has sounded.

The white-haired girl's fingers trembled slightly inside her cotton jacket, and the feeling spread throughout her body.

Ina slowly turned over and sat up in bed.

The morning light shone on her face, and her messy hair looked like white, unmelted snow, reflecting the warm sun.

Ina looked around the four white walls at the unfamiliar residence with a bewildered look:

"here it is?"

However, when the accelerated blood rushes to the brain.

My thoughts began to return to normal from stagnation.

Ina quickly recalled everything that happened last night.

Everything is magical and thrilling.

"By the way, I participated in the rescue of the princess last night..."

"In order to seek refuge, Uncle Shu Xi arranged for me to stay in the vacant rest room in this club."

As she thought about it, she put her hand on the window handle, turned it, pushed it, and opened the bay window.

The slightly chilly morning breeze and the noisy voices on the busy street further awakened her mostly confused mind.

She glanced at her relatively clean clothes.

Because of her emergency departure, Ina didn't have time to take any extra clothes with her.

He was still wearing the same outfit as he had worn last night after washing up.

If there is a real need.

Ina would not feel any discomfort either physically or mentally if she did not change her clothes for a few days.

For the vagrants who live in the dark ditches and alleys where excrement, swill and street sewage flow all year round.

At this level, even the dirty edges cannot be wiped off.

But out of habit and because of the possibility of meeting people.

Ina still chose to solve the problem with clothes.

Sisters are all wealthy and don’t need that little bit of money.

"Go buy a few first."

Ina, who had just received a huge reward and had a thousand gold coins hanging around her and a bulging purse, talked to herself.

He turned the doorknob and left the room.

In a clothing store in the East District with decent decoration.

I spent three gold coins and four silver coins to buy three sets of clothes and underwear.

Ina borrowed one of the dressing rooms.

When she came out of the clothing store again, she was wearing a plaid long shirt with a collar and a plush shawl on her shoulders.

A wealthy lady wearing silver jewelry on her hands and a dark grey knee-length skirt that matches the brightly coloured top.

Ina put the long sword into the space ring.

Maybe because of the assassination last night.

On the way here, she had been stopped three times by patrolling copper-hatted soldiers because she was carrying weapons.

If it weren't for the hard-printed black temporary guild employee card that Helia gave him when he checked into the club.

They would probably take Ina to the military camp for interrogation right then and there.

Just in case, Ina still kept the White Night Bracelet and the magic items of Explosion of Fire with her.

Judging from the appearance alone, it is rare to see jewelry that costs more than fifty gold coins, especially a headdress that is very easy to be stolen.

The latter, which was decorated with several broken gems and had a gold flame pattern on the outside, still attracted a lot of attention to her.

Walking along the street, Ina immediately turned to the less crowded Fourth Commercial Street.

She planned to go to the North District to find William.

First, there is nothing to do anyway.

Although the princess was assassinated, the city management must be in a state of panic, and they wish they could fill the city with spies from the city gates to the center.

But those are the people in power who know the details.

In the minds of ordinary people, it was at most a gang fight in which a few people were unfortunately involved and died.

It will cause some waves in public opinion.

But in reality, it is just rumors and gossip.

The few entertainment options available in the city are still packed with people willing to spend money.

Maybe An Yasi knows some tricks and can give some suggestions on how to pass the time.

But there was no need for her to go to the First Commercial Street near the South District, where the herb and fur grocery store was located, to find Anya Si.

Second, she needs to improve her own abilities.

One's own rank and the production of magic scrolls cannot be relied upon in the short term.

If you happen to have a lot of money, buying ready-made ones might be a good choice.

It is only a matter of time before you go to the mutual aid group to wait and see, and two or three days in advance won’t make much difference.

With this in mind, Ina spent an hour or so to arrive at the city garrison she had visited more than two months ago.

——Outside the Lei Shi City military camp.