From Mc's perspective:
I recalled Senior Gilbert's previous words. He had promised to prepare some necessary arrangements. If it's true then, my return journey will be much easier.
Then I found a narrow alley where no one was present. I carefully walked up to the tree and stood under the giant shadow.
I accessed my communication watch and contacted Senior Gilbert right away. When the call is connected.
I heard a surprised voice from the other side.
"Vincent, are you back?"
"Where have you been? Did you come to Rust City?"
Senior Gilbert asked back-to-back questions. Looks like he still remembers his promise.
"Cough"
I let out a small cough before saying, "Senior, I'm doing fine. I just entered Rust City. I wonder if you made any arrangements here."
"Thanks goodness. You are fine. And don't let anyone know your presence. I have arranged a false identity for you. You can use it to board the passenger aircraft," Gilbert said.
But a frown appeared on my face. I thought it was hassle-free. With the Gregor mansion's presence, do I have to take such a risk? I denied his help in my heart.
"Well, I'll contact you after entering the capital," I replied.
Gilbert found something wrong. He had arranged the passenger aircraft specifically for Vincent. But from Vincent's tone, he felt something was wrong with his plan.
Then he carefully thought about it. Passenger aircraft will attract attention. If Vincent feels unsafe then he can't do anything about it. He slightly feels sorry.
"Alright, if you don't like my arrangements then it's fine. But be safe. There are still eyeliners roaming around in that city," He advised.
Then after speaking for a few minutes. I ended the call.
"Phew," I sigh with relief left in my mouth. I didn't blame his arrangements. But traveling in the passenger aircraft is too high profile.
If someone surrounds it, then it would be hard to escape. After carefully weighing the pros and cons. I went back to the travel company.
I believe the travel company must have business with the Capital Dragon City. I just have to wait for the caravan which leaves for the Capital.
But the traveling time might take another two weeks. Which I don't like. There is another option, which is flying monster carriages. Which is something owned by the wizard families.
After pushing down these thoughts, I sneaked into the top of the building. Then I hid inside the Gregor Mansion.
The following day,
When the sun rose, I appeared outside. The caravan from the tolu country had already departed.
The staff working in the office were yet to come. Only after eavesdropping their conversation. I can see whether any caravan is leaving for the Capital.
Time passed,
10 A.M
When it was office time, I saw the staff appearing one by one. Since I'm hiding at the top of the building. It's difficult for others to see me.
Suddenly, a thought rose in my heart. Why don't I pretend as a customer and ask them some questions?
But my disguise disappeared completely. Now I'm having an original look. Last night, Senior Gilbert warned me.
If they had eyeliners working here, then it would be unwise for me to appear.
After weighing the pros and cons, I still ended up on the back foot. As time passed, I felt complete boredom. I decided to take a small risk.
I wore a black mask on my face. And wore black attire to hide my physique. Instead of entering the office directly, I decided to interrogate the staff.
Soon I found the staff working in the office going to the backyard alone. There is a beautiful garden in the backyard of this building. It's normal for people to take a walk around this place.
Since security is a lapse in this area. It made it easy for me to execute the plan. I appeared before the staff and knocked him unconscious.
Then I dragged him to the back of the nearby building. Where no one goes there. The male staff woke up after a few minutes.
But he was scared by my presence.
I looked into his eyes and asked, "Is there any caravan leaving for the dragon city?"
The staff stupefied for a moment before calming down his nerves.
"A caravan is leaving for the dragon city this afternoon. But instead of carrying goods, we are escorting a third-rate wizard family," The staff spilled everything out of fear.
My eyes flickered.
"Good"
"All I need is a place to hide," I said in my heart.
Then I turned toward the staff and warned him not to reveal the incident. The staff was scared out of his wits. He is likely to take a long leave.
So I let him leave.
Then I returned to the place and started waiting for the trip.
1 p.m
Five empty monster carriages are stationed before the building. Seeing that I knew this one is leaving for the capital.
Before the customer arrived, I decided to use the middle carriage to hide. When there was no one looking after the carriage.
I hurriedly landed on the ground and walked to the middle carriage to enter. I opened the cabin door and entered inside.
Unlike the goods carriages. This one is built for passenger travel. Maybe the wizard family is smaller. Otherwise, you don't need a travel company to escort them.
Then shaking my head, I appeared inside the Gregor mansion.
Several minutes later,
A family of four appeared at the front. A middle-aged couple and their two children. A son and a daughter. It's a typical wizard family like mine.
The family of four entered the middle carriage. The rest of the four carriages are occupied by escort guards.
Through the mirror, I started to eavesdrop on the conversation of the wizard family. It's morally wrong, but I'm feeling a certain thrill from it.
What secrets are they hiding? Normally, low-level wizards avoid the dragon city like the plague. It's a place for the strong.
But soon I learned the real reason. The middle-aged man was hired by the central auction house. So the family of four is going to live there permanently.
The name of the central auction house is to deter many shrimps and fish. This family is going to live safely without any bloody conflict.
Seeing their interaction, I couldn't help but think of Dad and Mum. And also my cheap elder brother.
Fortunately, I didn't contact them out of homesickness. I'm sure my enemies were looking for them. But to their disappointment. They are staying somewhere safe.
Before entering the Academy, I thought only the dark league was going to be my lifelong enemy. But nowadays, my academy people pose a greater threat than the dark league.
Sitting down in the control room, I'm reminiscing about my past. But all of a sudden commotion happened outside.
Through the mirror, I saw someone interrogating the middle-aged couple. "What's happening?" I mumbled under my breath.
The middle-aged man then revealed his identity, a member of the central auction. After seeing that the person backed away. Leaving the family in peace.
Seeing the worrisome face of the middle-aged lady, he started to explain.
After a few minutes, my eyes grew cold.
"So all of my enemies are camping out here for 2 months, "I uttered in surprise. This kind of dedication. It's appreciable but it's a pity.
They are bound to fail in their task.
The person who was interrogated was none other than a member of the Burnett clan. They are inspecting every vehicle which is leaving for the dragon city.
Thankfully they are not going overboard. Whatever they are doing is illegal. Their search was not authorized by the academy or the government.
As long as I fool them, I can accomplish my task.
One hour later,
The caravan departs smoothly. The identity of the central auction member was spread to the escort members.
So they are eager to perform the task well.
In the Gregor mansion, I walked to the new training room. The new training room was built by me during my stay in No Man's Land.
After entering the room, I stopped to take a good look again.
There are many unaccessed rooms in the Gregor mansion. So far I have used only a few for accommodation.
But my planned hiding gave me time to accomplish this. The new training room is not comparable to the one in the academy.
Here, I removed the beds, tables, and chairs. Completely emptying the room. Then I installed the wooden puppet in the middle of the room instead.
I transformed this room for spell practice. In the future, I will make more renovations. There will be a time when I don't have to go to the academy's training facility. I can do it in my own Gregor mansion.
Seeing the wooden puppet, I slowly walked toward it. When I got closer to the puppet. Anyone with a discerning eye can tell that the wooden puppet is vibrating.
The reason is that my passive gravity ability is working here. It's affecting the area around me. Past few months, I have spent more time controlling this passive ability than in other magic spells.
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