Naturally, Cadel could not decipher the magic book or determine the authenticity, but this was also naturally solved when he met the ‘specific person’ to who he would hand over the [Witch's Bone Powder]. If this magic book was genuine, it was simply an unexpected good fortune.
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Capital Drakium. Being the capital of the Kingdom of Mainue, it was at the height of its splendor, with its high reputation.
As if they would not forgive even a handful of darkness, the dazzlingly bright lights, soaring sophisticated architecture, the sweet scent wafting from here and there, and the procession of aristocrats wearing expensive trinkets. In that dazzling street, Cadel was busy looking around.
“There's an inn I saw when I visited Drakium. Let's unpack first.”
Lumen, on the other hand, made his way through the crowd casually. Like he was accustomed to such a blatant display of wealth.
It was natural. He was an aristocrat by birth, and he was sick and tired of seeing people who were ridiculously lavishly decorated or parties that bordered on money. Drakium's dazzling did not stimulate Lumen's peripheral nerves at all. But there was no better place to stimulate Van than this.
Van had to put up with nausea every time he saw the nobles waving their feathered fans or the attendants following them. Cadel caught sight of Van’s complexion, from blue to white, and sneaked up next to him.
“You didn't sleep a wink in the carriage. Are you really tired?”
“……No, I'm fine.”
“When you enter the inn, don't go around for no reason and go to bed right away. I'm going to ask for a request from tomorrow, so take a good rest.”
He patted Van's shoulder, who silently nodded, and followed Lumen.
Having Lumen join, though obnoxious, was definitely a good choice. As an aristocrat from the Kingdom of Mainue, he was fluent in the geography of Drakium, had abundant information, and above all, he had personal funds. At this point when he has not yet joined the mercenary corps, Cadel's plan was to extract the funds he had as much as possible. If Lumen joined, he’d have to raise him himself.
Whether or not he knew Cadel's ulterior motive, Lumen searched for an inn that looked neat and luxurious at first glance. He also showed his interpersonal side by giving away one room per person. Cadel thanked Lumen insincerely and entered his room to unpack his belongings.
“Hmm, let's see. First, take the bone powder…….”
He told Van to relax as they would move as soon as tomorrow dawned, but Cadel had no intention of letting go of the night. He wanted to find an exchanger to hand over the bone powder as soon as possible. Recruiting knights and growing them would inevitably take a lot of time and effort, but it was easy to reap your own growth as much as the effort you put in. He wanted to find a way to become stronger as soon as possible, even if he split his time.
After taking money, items, and even the magic book, he cautiously opened the door. It would have been a hassle to look around if he ran into Van or Lumen, but luckily no one was in sight in the hallway. Cadel hurried out of the inn.
