Chapter 256: Chapter 56: The City Lord of City of Light_4
Aldos took a deep look at him and said, "Marshal Feng Wen and I have a great relationship. If you are willing to join the military, with his introduction, you should have immense opportunities in The Empire!"
Yan Li laughed heartily, "Him? He’s not suitable to join the army! Ah Dai is too kind-hearted and soft, I fear that on the battlefield, he wouldn’t be willing to kill even one person."
Aldos paused, looked at Yan Li, and said, "Looking at your physique, you should be practicing martial arts too. If you are willing to join the army, I can also arrange a good position for you."
Yan Li shook his hands repeatedly, "I can’t do it, I’m used to a life of freedom, if I join the military, I’m afraid I will cause you trouble."
Ah Dai said, "Lord Aldos, thank you for your kind intentions, but we really aren’t suitable to join the army."
Aldos’ mood was not affected by Ah Dai and Yan Li’s refusals, he smiled and said, "Ah Dai, I am older than you, don’t call me ’City Lord’, it’s too formal, call me Uncle Aldos! This time you’ve helped the Mage Guild, I’m very grateful. If you need anything in the future, just come to me, I will definitely help."
Kary thought to himself, ’Well done, Aldos! Indeed you know how to win people’s hearts! Before Ah Dai could respond, he quickly said, "Yes, not only will he help you, you are now a great benefactor to our Guild. If you face any difficulties in the future, the Mage Guild will support you. After all, you are one of us, and the Guild will always be your home. Here, take this!" Saying so, he took out a previously prepared item from his chest and handed it over."
Ah Dai took over and saw that it was a gold magic card. It was similar in appearance to his original red magic card, but the insignia symbolizing the Mage Guild was embossed, and the card contained a faint energy. Ah Dai, who had learned alchemy from Goris, understood that this card was not cast in gold, but was made by mixing rare metals. "Chairman Kary, don’t speak like that. I’m not any sort of benefactor, if the Guild has any difficulties, I will definitely help. What is this?"
Kary smiled faintly, "You can also call me Uncle Kary. This card stands for your status as an elder in the Mage Guild, we already have nine elders in the Guild, you will be the tenth. In all the branches, as long as you need help, they will assist you without any conditions."
Ah Dai was stunned, pointing to his nose, "Me? An elder? Chairman Kary... Ah, no, Uncle Kary, how can I become an elder? My magic skills are very poor."
Kary spoke seriously, "Of course you can. I’ve discussed it with the other elders. Although you’re young, your ability to summon a silver dragon is good enough to hold this position. Now, I officially appoint you as an honorary elder of the Mage Guild."
Ah Dai wanted to refuse, but Kary sternly said, "If you don’t accept it, it means you’re looking down on Uncle Kary and the Mage Guild. Are you intending to be our enemy?"
Left with no choice, Ah Dai could only tuck the card next to his body. Yan Li beside him, jealous, said, "Ah Dai, you’re really lucky. Uncle Kary, how much is an elder’s monthly salary?"
Kary smiled and said, "An elder doesn’t have a monthly salary, however, given the elder’s high position in the Guild, wherever he goes, with this identification card, he has the rights to use up to ten thousand gold coins from the Guild’s funds at any time."
Ah Dai exclaimed in surprise, "What? Ten thousand gold coins? I can’t use that much money, just enough to cover expenses is fine."
Aldos looked at Kary with an approving gaze, it’s rare to find such a master! Winning over a mage who can summon dragons should certainly have great benefits for the future development of the Mage Guild. He smiled and said, "No one is asking you to use up the money, what Kary is trying to say is that, if you need it, any amount less than ten thousand gold coins is at your disposal. If you use less, just take less from the Guild. I also have a gift for you upon our first meeting." He took out a diamond-shaped silver block from his chest and gave it to Ah Dai. Ah Dai took it, and saw a command character in the middle of the block. It felt heavy, he sniffed it, a faint fragrance penetrated his nostrils. He was moved and said, "This, this is Agarwood Silver!" Agarwood Silver was a very precious metal, it had a strong corrosion-resistant effect, outperforming silver tin. It could also emit a faint, mind-awakening fragrance. Many nobles’ jewelry boxes were made from it, it was very expensive to produce. The thick Agarwood Silver here was enough to make several jewelry boxes.
Aldos hadn’t expected this reticent young man to have such discerning tastes. He nodded, "Correct, this is a token made of Agarwood Silver. It has my special mark. With this, you can enter and exit the border outposts of the Empire of Huasheng at will. Since you are determined to go to the Empire of Sunset City, I believe that it will be helpful to you."
Ah Dai said awkwardly, "Uncles, how can I accept such precious gifts from you?"
Kary said, "No matter how expensive the items, they are not as important as life. You have saved so many people, this is what you deserve. Alright, quickly put them away."
Yan Li nodded in agreement, snatching the token from Ah Dai’s hand, he stuffed it in Ah Dai’s chest pocket, and said, "I’d like to thank both of you on behalf of Ah Dai."
