All-around teacher at the magic academy

"So, you're actually operating within the sphere of influence of the Vander gang?" Leon frowned, trying to understand the whole situation.

“That’s right, we are indeed under the control of the Vander’s gang,” Kirby admitted, a hint of helplessness in his voice.

"Won't this unauthorized operation cause dissatisfaction from the Vanderbilt gang?" Leon continued to press, expressing his concern about this dangerous game.

“Definitely,” Tommy continued, his expression turning serious. “The rules of the Van der Leyen gang are very strict; they don’t allow their subordinates to act on their own.”

"If that's the case, why are you still taking the risk?" Leon asked, puzzled.

"There's no way around it, the profits are just too tempting." Tommy sighed, his eyes revealing a thirst for money.

"In this world, who would turn down money? We can make 400 pounds of pure profit from these bets every month. Not everyone can resist such a temptation."

Indeed, 400 pounds is a considerable sum for anyone.

Leon nodded; he understood their motives. In this underworld brimming with temptation and opportunity, the allure of money was enough to drive people to take risks, even defying the rules of power.

"Where do you live now?" Koby asked eagerly, his eyes gleaming with ambition and anticipation.

“You should move in with us. We can work together to make our business bigger and stronger. Ultimately, our goal is to bring down the Van der Gang and become the new rulers of Klind East City.”

Tommy nodded silently, his expression becoming more relaxed. He had initially been quite wary of the threat posed by the Van der Gang, but with Leon's arrival, he felt much safer.

He knew Leon's strength, and after their separation, Leon's strength did not decline; on the contrary, it seemed to have improved even more.

“I’m living in a fishing village now, it’s very peaceful,” Leon replied.

"Then what are you waiting for? You should move in right away," Koby urged impatiently.

“I may need some more time.” Leon hesitated for a moment, then explained, “I promised the brother and sister who saved me that I would teach them some magic, and I also want to help them improve their lives and see if I can give them a chance to leave the fishing village and see a wider world.”

“What’s so difficult about that? Just get them all over here, right?” Coby immediately offered a solution.

“We can provide them with jobs, with very generous wages, much better than them going out to sea to fish in the fishing village.”

Leon thought about it and realized that the suggestion was indeed good.

Here, the brother and sister can not only learn magic, but also have a stable income, which is a rare opportunity for them.

“Okay, I’ll talk to them, and if they’re willing, I’ll bring them over.”

Leon finally nodded in agreement. He knew that this decision might change the fate of the brother and sister, and it could also be a new beginning for his own life.

“Well then, I’ll bring this up with them when I get back and see what they think,” Leon said.

“Of course, this is basic courtesy; we need their consent to proceed.” Koby nodded, indicating his understanding.

"By the way, why isn't Liz with you guys?" Leon suddenly remembered something and asked curiously.

Tommy shook his head slightly and said with some regret, "When I went back last time, I found that Liz had moved out. Nova's house was empty, and she didn't leave any message."

“I’ve been staying in Nova, but I haven’t been in contact with her much.” Koby shook his head, looking somewhat disappointed.

"I don't know when she left, or where she is now."

Leon nodded, lost in thought. In his view, Liz didn't seem to come from an ordinary, commoner family.

Whether it was her manners, etiquette, or assets, she seemed to behave differently from them.

Moving might just be a minor episode in her life.

Perhaps she had her reasons; after all, moving is a normal thing for anyone.

"Then I'll take my leave now. I came with a friend this time, and I need to go see him," Leon said, preparing to leave.

“Okay, you go ahead with your work. We’ll wait here until you’ve finished dealing with things over there,” Tommy replied.

Leon turned and waved to them, then walked through the crowd and gradually disappeared from their sight.

He truly hadn't expected that simply accompanying Aiden to the racetrack would lead to an unexpected encounter with two of his old friends. Sometimes, the world is surprisingly small.

Leon took a deep breath of the air at the racetrack, the scent of earth and grass making him a little more awake.

He shook his head helplessly, thinking that Aiden had once again bet all his money on the wrong horses and lost it all.

Aiden must be feeling very heavy-hearted right now. Although Leon has never experienced it firsthand, he can empathize with the regret and disappointment he feels.

Just as Leon was pondering what decision Aiden might make next, his gaze was suddenly drawn to a scene not far ahead.

Aiden was entangled with a woman, and Leon frowned slightly, feeling that the woman's figure was somewhat familiar.

With a hint of curiosity, he walked over there.

As the footsteps drew closer, Leon recognized the woman standing next to Aiden.

He had also been in contact with her for some time, and Leon was initially curious as to why she was there.

But after thinking about it, it's very likely that Aiden and the others originally lived here.

During my previous investigation, I learned that there is a magic academy in Klind City.

Now everything makes sense, but he still doesn't know why Aiden has become like this.