Elizabeth Johnson
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Focusing on the research materials in front of him, Vaan’s eyes did not blink. No, Vaan’s eyes did not even dart from left to right as Vaan flipped the page every couple of breaths. Sometimes, not even two breaths passed before the pages were flipped. Even a talented reader wouldn’t be this quick, even if the person was just skimming through the source materials. However, Vaan was indeed reading everything in its entirety without moving his eyes. Everything that entered his vision was captured,…-
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Neighboring territories being ruled by lords affiliated with the same household is no different from a single bigger territory. Although Lady Solana couldn’t believe it. But she didn’t have any way to refute it either. She couldn’t believe that the tragedy that befallen her resulted from someone’s greed for power and authority. Anger burned inside Lady Solana’s heart, but she had no way to vent it, nor did she dare to. She still had things she had to do. She can’t lose control of her…
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“It might be impudent of me, but may I borrow any books or research you have on abominations, Lady Solana?” Vaan stated his purpose. “Oh?” Lady Solana furrowed her brows and said, “Books, I have. But what makes you think I have any research on abominations?” “For starters, you did not outright deny it, my Lady,” Vaan stated. “This is proof that you do indeed have some research on abominations. However, you are in doubt why I know or even suspect it. That is why you chose to ask me…
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… Shortly after Vaan and the two Delarosa sisters headed towards their rooms, Linetta dumped Lillias in the double bedroom before dragging Vaan out with her. “Sister, you have no sense of loyalty! How can you ditch your own blood sister for a man you just know?! I know Vaan is amazing, but… Ugh, he is too amazing…!” Lillias squatted on the ground inside the double bedroom right by the door, feeling depressed. If only she wasn’t born with a damaged magic circuit, she wouldn’t be missing…
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Back in Golden Peacock Inn, Captain Rhys finished his meal and drink and intended to book himself a room. However, all the available rooms in Golden Peacock Inn had been occupied. Vaan and the two Delarosa sisters had taken the last two rooms. “The rooms are booked out, huh? I should have figured. No place is better than Golden Peacock Inn when it comes to food, drinks, and even security,” Captain Rhys rubbed his forehead wryly. “I apologize for the inconvenience, Esteemed Customer,” Lady…
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“Wyvern-type Abomination, huh? Indeed I have heard and seen one such thing flying over the town the other day,” Lady Solana affirmed. “Though, I don’t know whether it had flown past Red Goblin Mountain or found refuge on the mountain. You shouldn’t have any problem if the thing left. But if there’s any chance it stayed on the mountain, you should all take extra precaution while traveling to the next city.” “Nevertheless, the sudden interest in the Wyvern-type Abomination?” Lady Solana…
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Lady Solana’s silence made Vaan narrow his eyes. There were several possibilities for Lady Solana’s silence. However, only two possibilities stood out on the list. The first possibility is that Lady Solana did not want to recall the sad memory of killing her daughter or share it with others. The second possibility is that Lady Aeliana is still alive, but Lady Solana doesn’t want anyone to know about it. According to the clues Vaan had gathered, of these two possibilities, the second…
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By luck, Vaan didn’t mean he made a mistake in flirting with Lady Solana. Vaan knew Lady Solana was a Senior Witch thanks to his Magic Vision. Furthermore, Vaan was adept at reading people’s expressions and subtle body movements, allowing him to understand when a person is open or closed to more intimate interactions. And from their short interaction, Vaan had learned that Lady Solana was open to flirting but closed to everything else beyond that. Nevertheless, Vaan didn’t always need to flirt…
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After settling her turbulent emotions, Linetta casually asked, “What’s the best inn in town, Vaan? Do you know?” He was well-read and well-informed, but there was a limit to how much he could learn about another town he had never been to. Books contain vast knowledge, but they don’t always record everything. As the proverb says, “Traveling thousands of miles is better than reading thousands of books.” “Golden Peacock Inn, was it? Let’s dine and settle our lodgings there,” Linetta…
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Linetta scrutinized the stubby-bearded man for a moment. “We’re spending a night in Sunpeak Town and taking Goblin’s Road to the next city at midday. Follow us if you want. However, we won’t be waiting for you,” Linetta stated shortly after. “Thank you, my Lady,” the stubby-bearded man expressed his gratitude before saying, “You can just call me Old Ronnie. May I know which noble house you hail from?” “You can just refer to me as Linette. Just Linette. We are not that close. So…
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