Chapter 993: Chapter 56 City Lord of the City of Light_4
Aldos gave him a deep look and said, "I have a good relationship with Marshal Feng Wen, if you are willing to join the army, having him introduce you would give you unlimited prospects in The Empire!"
Yan Li laughed heartily, "Him? He’s not suitable for the army! Ah Dai is too kind-hearted and soft-hearted; I fear that on the battlefield, he wouldn’t bear to kill a single person."
Aldos paused, looking toward Yan Li, and said, "Looking at your physique, you must also practice martial arts. If you are willing to join, I could also arrange a good position for you."
Yan Li shook his head repeatedly, and said, "I can’t, I’m used to a life of freedom. If I were in the army, I would cause you trouble."
Ah Dai said, "Lord Aldos, thank you for your kindness, but we really are not suited to join the army."
Aldos’s emotions did not change due to the refusals of Ah Dai and Yan Li. He smiled and said, "Ah Dai, I am several years older than you, so don’t call me ’City Lord’ anymore, it’s too formal. Call me Uncle Aldos! I’m very grateful for your help with the Mage Guild, and if you ever need anything in the future, just come to your uncle, and I will certainly help you."
Kary thought to himself, ’Well played, Aldos, truly adept at winning people over!’ Before Ah Dai could respond, he interjected, "Yes, not only will he help you, but now as a great benefactor to the guild, if you ever face any troubles, the Mage Guild will also assist you. You are ultimately one of us, and the guild will always be your home. Here, take this." He then pulled out something already prepared and handed it over.
Ah Dai, upon receiving it, saw that it was a gold magic card, similar in appearance to his own red magic card, except the emblem representing the Mage Guild was embossed, and the card contained a faint energy. Having studied alchemy with Goris, Ah Dai knew that the card was not made of gold but was crafted using a mix of rare metals. "Chairman Kary, don’t say that, I’m not any benefactor of the guild. If the guild is in trouble, I will certainly help, but what is this?"
Kary gave a slight smile and said, "You can call me uncle too. This card represents your status as an elder of the Mage Guild; there are already nine elders, and you are the tenth. In each branch, whenever you need, they will help you unconditionally."
Ah Dai was stunned, pointing to himself and said, "Me? An elder? Chairman Kary... oh no, Uncle Kary, how can I be an elder? My magic is very weak."
Kary spoke earnestly: "Of course you can. I have consulted with the other elders. Although you are young, the magic you used to summon the silver dragon that day is sufficient to qualify you for the position. I hereby officially grant you the honorary title of elder of the Mage Guild."
Ah Dai still wanted to decline, but Kary frowned and said, "If you don’t accept, it would be disrespectful to your uncle and the Mage Guild. Do you want to be our enemy?"
Left with no choice, Ah Dai reluctantly kept the card close to himself. On the side, Yan Li said enviously, "Ah Dai, you are so lucky. Uncle Kary, how much is the elder’s monthly salary?"
Kary smiled and said, "Elders do not have a monthly salary. However, because of their prestigious position within the guild, anywhere they go, this card grants them the ability to access guild funds up to ten thousand Gold Coins."
Ah Dai exclaimed, "What? Ten thousand Gold Coins? I can’t use so much money; having enough is fine with me."
Aldos looked toward Kary, his eyes conveying admiration; truly a masterstroke to engage a magician capable of summoning dragons! It would greatly benefit the future development of the Mage Guild. He smiled and said, "No one is asking you to use so much money, Brother Kary means that you can spend up to ten thousand Gold Coins as needed. If you spend less, just take less from the guild. And since it’s our first meeting, Uncle Aldos also has a gift for you." He took out a diamond-shaped silver block from within and handed it to Ah Dai. When Ah Dai took it, he saw that in the center of the block was a ’Token’ character, heavy in hand. He smelled it and a faint fragrance entered his nostrils, moving him as he said, "This, this is Agarwood Silver!" Agarwood Silver is a very precious metal, with very strong anti-corrosive properties, superior to Silver Tin, and it can emit a fragrance that refreshes and invigorates the mind. Many noblewomen’s jewelry boxes are made from it, and it is extremely costly; this thick piece of Agarwood Silver alone could be made into several jewelry boxes.
Aldos had not expected that this introverted young man would recognize the value; he nodded and said, "Indeed, this is a token made of Agarwood Silver with my special seal. With it, you can freely enter and leave the border defenses of the Empire of Huasheng. Since you are determined to go to the Empire of Sunset City, I believe it will be of some use to you."
Ah Dai sheepishly said, "How can I accept such precious gifts from you two uncles?"
Kary responded, "No matter how precious things are, they are not as important as life. You saved so many people; this is what you deserve. Now, hurry and put it away."
Yan Li nodded repeatedly, snatched the token from Ah Dai’s hand, and stuffed it into his chest, laughing, "I thank you on behalf of Ah Dai."
