Chapter 250: Chapter 250
“Good. Now, shall we depart?”
After that, Eru, Duncan, Sydney, Aelgh, Meng Huo and Long proceeded to leave the D/D Building. However, on the way, Eru, Long, Aelgh and Meng Huo decided to part ways with Duncan and Sydney. “Then, we’ll go to General Ludwig’s house in the business district. We will meet you in Adventurers Guild after”, Eru said. Duncan nodded, “Be careful. The business district should be the territory of the mayor’s faction. Don’t let yourself stand out from the crowd.” Aelgh smiled, “Don’t worry. With me here, it will take someone on the level of my teacher to notice us walking around.” Sydney took a deep breath, “Then, see you later, teacher Eru”, she said. Then, Duncan proceeded to went ahead to the Adventurers Guild with Sydney walking behind him for his protection.
As Eru watched Duncan and Sydney walk away, he sighed before shaking his head. “Is he going to be alright?” Eru muttered. “Well, he chose to fight by himself. We should commend him for his bravery”, Meng Huo said. Long shrugged his shoulders, “I don’t get humans. Why would he fight with such a weak prowess in his body?” Aelgh smirked at Long, “What, you are worried about him?” Long clicked his tongue, “What? Who said I’m worried about him? Don’t kid yourself”, he said. “Enough clowning around. Shouldn’t we head to this Ludwig’s place of residence?” Long said. Eru, Meng Huo, and Aelgh chuckled at the same time, “Sure, but remember what Duncan said. We need to be careful not to get noticed over there”, Eru warned.
“Surely it should not matter, though”, Aelgh said. She pointed at Meng Huo with her thumb, “Except this one who can’t tuck in his wings, the rest of us should do just fine traversing the business district”, Aelgh said with a small smile. Meng Huo scratched the back of his head, “Can you not expose me, please?” Eru chuckled again, “Alright, alright. However, just in case something happens, Aelgh, please cast a concealment spell on us.” Aelgh grinned, “Already did. I already cast all of us with a concealment spell the moment we left the D/D Building.” Eru did a thumbs up, “Nicely done, Aelgh.” Long furrowed his eyebrows, “When did you— How come I did not notice this?” he softly muttered under his breath.
After that, Eru led Long, Aelgh and Meng Huo toward General Ludwig’s home. General Ludwig’s place of residence is located near the barracks, making it easier for Eru to find. “I think this is it”, Eru said while looking at the manor in front of him. “Hmm, for a general of the army, his place of residence is quite average”, Meng Huo commented. As the party got closer to the door, and just as Eru was about to knock on General Ludwig’s door, suddenly, the front door to General Ludwig’s house opened. “Little brother, how I missed you!” a familiar woman hugged Eru immediately. “Damn it, big sis. You reek of alcohol”, Eru grunted as he tried prying himself away from Angelica’s embrace.
“Haha, why so shy, little brother? Come here and stay in your big sister’s embrace”, Angelica hugged Eru even tighter, causing the latter’s face to turn bluish. “Urgh, big sister, I can’t breathe”, Eru grunted. “Lay off the young man, will you, Angelica? There are guests here after all”, Evan said as he came out from behind Angelica. “Fine”, Angelica raised her arms, then she immediately grabbed Eru’s hand, “Come in, come in. We have been waiting for you lot”, Angelica said as she ran inside the house. Evan sighed while scratching the back of his head, “Come on, head inside.” Eru’s party looked at each other before following Evan inside of General Ludwig’s house.
Once inside, Aelgh, Meng Huo and Long saw Eru was placed between Angelica and Evan. Angelica was hugging Eru while Evan shook his head and sighed in exasperation. General Ludwig crossed his arms while leaning onto his chair, “Welcome to my home”, General Ludwig greeted in his casual clothes. “What can I do for you?” General Ludwig asked. “It’s about the plan, brother-in-law”, Eru said. “Hmm”, General Ludwig slightly tilted his head, “Alexandro wanted to start already? What an impatient man”, he commented softly. “Fine”, General Ludwig stood up, “we’ll go get ready, and we will go to the Adventurers Guild.” Angelica pouted while looking at General Ludwig, “Don’t you mean just you? Evan and I are staying here. Isn’t that right, little brother?” Angelica said while rubbing Eru’s head.
“Both you and Evan, maybe. But I’ll be going with my brother-in-law to the Adventurers Guild”, Eru replied. Evan nodded, “Eru is right. We will need to stay here. At least until you sobered up a little”, he said. “Then, wait for a while. I’ll go and change”, General Ludwig said. “Oh, oh. I’m coming with you” Angelica let go of Eru and proceeded to follow General Ludwig. As Evan watched Angelica and General Ludwig leave, Evan looked at Aelgh, Meng Huo and Long, “So, you three are Eru’s friend, huh?” he asked. Aelgh shook her head, “Unfortunately, your little brother and I are just acquaintances.” Meng Huo nodded, “I’m not young master Eru’s friend. I’m kind of his servant”, he said. Evan flinched a little, “Ah, really?” then Evan turned his attention to Long, “How about you? Are you Eru’s friend?’ he asked while staring right at Long’s eyes. The previously haughty Long now was taken aback when Evan asked him a question. When Evan stared at Long’s eyes, Long could see the immense power that the human in front of him possessed. ‘As expected from brother Eru’s biological older brother. However, why is his hair blonde? Is he a gold dragon?’ Long pondered, completely ignoring Evan’s question. Seeing that Long did not answer his big brother’s question, Eru grumbled, “Something like that.”
Evan leaned back on his chair, “If I may ask, where did all of you meet Eru? And how is he? Is he being a good boy?” Evan asked while smirking at Eru. Eru shook his head in disbelief as Aelgh giggled while Meng Huo chuckled. “Can you not tease me in front of other people, big brother? You’re becoming like big sis”, Eru sulked. “Haha, sorry, sorry. I can’t help it. I’m your big brother, after all. It’s the big brother’s job to tease his little brother”, Evan said with a big smile. “Alright, alright, stop teasing our little brother like that, Evan. Give him some break”, Angelica said with a smile as she emerged with General Ludwig. “Alright, I’m ready to go”, General Ludwig said, “Before we depart, however, I would like to meet with your companion face to face personally, Eru.”
Eru furrowed his eyebrows, “What for?” General Ludwig smiled, “I need to know the capabilities of the personnel that are going to be in this operation.” Aelgh flashed a gentle smile, “Of course, we will not mind, right guys?” she said. Meng Huo nodded while Long had a plain expression on his face. “Then, follow me”, General Ludwig proceeded to walk outside alongside Angelica. “Oh, you’re going to use that? Then, I’m in. I want to see also”, Evan stood up and followed General Ludwig. Aelgh slowly stood up and proceeded to follow General Ludwig with Meng Huo. Long approached Eru, “How strong is your older brother exactly, brother Eru?” Eru smiled proudly, “Very strong. Even if I was to go all out, I could not hope to match up to my big brother right now.”
“Is that so?” Long rubbed his chin, “Then, this will be interesting” a spark of fighting spirit flashed inside Long’s eyes. Looking at this, Eru shrugged his shoulders, “Suit yourself. However, be sure to go all out against him. One thing I will tell you about my brother is that he does not know how to hold back in a spar”, Eru warned. “Then, it’s good enough for me”, Long said with a grin. After that, Eru walked together with Long, following General Ludwig to a familiar-looking building. “This is—” Eru exclaimed. “Yes, it’s just like ours. A training hall made by the D/D Group”, Evan said. “Did Duncan give you personally, brother-in-law?” Eru asked. “No”, General Ludwig shook his head, “I had to buy this one from him. It almost cost me an arm and a leg” he smiled bitterly.
“Go on, come inside”, General Ludwig waved his hand. Once inside, Aelgh gasped, “These are amazing. Are these all your doing, miss Angelica?” she asked with gleaming eyes. “It’s not much”, Angelica waved her hand, “It’s just something I work on with Aunt Alicia in my spare time.” Meng Huo looked at the room, confused, “What are these things? Why can I feel something incredible from them?” Long furrowed his eyebrows, “Time element magic circles. Never thought I saw these things here”, he uttered. General Ludwig smiled, “What astute eyes. You are right; these are time element magic circles arranged into a formation”, he said. “Angelica, activate the formation!” General Ludwig said. “Aye, aye”, Angelica took out a pretty staff from out of nowhere before injecting mana into the magic circles.
The time element magic circles all lit up then General Ludwig took out an exquisite trident. “Who wants to go first?” General Ludwig smirked as he looked at Aelgh, Long and Meng Huo.
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