Chapter 88

Although Count Capet didn’t want to figure out how Locke could practice magic, another question came to his mind. “Although you’ve become a level-3 mage, it’s difficult for you to obtain so many good weapons and medicine in a short time.”

Locke chuckled and said slowly, “I’m lucky to find a black iron mine in the territory. Moreover, there is an excellent forger and a healer in the territory now.”

The black iron mine?

Hearing this, Count Capet was slightly shocked. He didn’t care about the healer and the forger. After all, there were also some in Kabia City, but the black iron mine was different. Even the families in the county town would be jealous of a black iron mine. Although Locke was a level-3 mage, he was nothing in front of those big families.

Thinking of this, he looked a little more serious and said, “My son, don’t expose the matter of the black iron mine, or it will cause others to covet it.”

“Father, I have arranged everything well. There will be no problem.” Locke nodded with a smile. He didn’t mention anything about the Brandon family. Count Capet was just a level-2 knight. Even if he said it, Count Capet couldn’t help him but felt worried.

Seeing Locke’s serious face, not like in a joke, Count Capet breathed a sigh of relief in his mind. He knew Locke very well. Although Locke didn’t look serious as usual, he was not a self-righteous person.

“Miss Athena, although Locke is a level-3 mage, you don’t have to be afraid of him. If he dares to bully you in the future, just tell me.”

Looking at Athena, who had been silent all the time, Count Capet said fiercely, “Let me help you punish him!”

“Ahem!”

Locke was choked by Count Capet’s words.

Did Locke bully Athena? Was Count Capet kidding? Athena could knock Locke down with one hand. The scene that Locke was “mistreated” by Athena during the training came to his mind again, and he couldn’t help but shiver.

At the same time, the two of them, Kotter and Kerton, who happened to walk into the hall, also had a strange look on their faces when they heard Count Capet’s words. It seemed that Master Locke couldn’t bully Miss Athena.

Athena nodded with a smile and then looked at Locke complacently. “Did you hear that? Don’t bully me in the future.”

‘Locke touched his forehead and cried in his heart. Father, didn’t you know how horrible the girl in front of you was!’

Soon, Joseph had prepared a sumptuous dinner, and the atmosphere was very harmonious.

After dinner, Locke and Count Capet sat on the chairs outside the room to rest. Athena was also considerate. She planned to leave more time for Locke and Count Capet alone, so she found a quiet place to read.

“Father, this is a bottle of level-3 Refining Body Fluid.”

Locke pushed the medicine made by Asclepius to Count Capet. Refining Body Fluid could refine the body and improve the practice base of the fighting spirit of practitioners.

As a matter of fact, even though Asclepius could make high-level medicine, Count Capet was just a level-2 knight. Using high-level medicine would only make the opposite result, beyond the endurance of Count Capet’s body.

“It’s so precious. You’d better keep it for yourself.”

Count Capet shook his head, pushed the bottle back to Locke, and refused. Although the mage could release powerful magic, his body was not as strong as a warrior’s. Therefore, he also needed Refining Body Fluid to improve his physical fitness.

“Father, have you forgotten that there is a healer in Lister?”

Locke smiled and pushed the bottle back.

Was this medicine refined by the healer?

Count Capet was a little shocked. The status of a healer who could refine level-3 medicine was not low!

The forger who could refine level-2 weapons and the healer who could refine level-3 medicine. And these things were all in a small territory famous for “poverty”. Was it true?

Count Capet looked at Locke and found that Locke didn’t seem to be lying. He carefully grabbed the medicine and sighed, “It seems that a lot of things have really happened in the past six months.”

After getting the medicine, Count Capet left Locke and couldn’t wait to go to practice.

Locke planned to take Athena to the most bustling street in Kabia City.

“Master Locke!”

A peddler shouted excitedly.

The other peddlers were also attracted by the shout. Seeing that it was Locke, they all came up to greet him.

“Master Locke, you’re back!”

“This beautiful lady must be Master Locke’s girlfriend.”

“I’m sure Master Locke will become a big shot. Humph, those people are blind. They actually said that Master Locke was a ‘loser’!”

Seeing Locke come back, the peddlers were very happy.

“Well, you guys are surrounding like this, how can we shop?” Looking at the surrounding peddlers, Locke smiled bitterly. “My friend and I are just out for a stroll, so everyone should go about your business.”

Locke waved his hand, motioning for everyone to be quiet. With Locke’s persuasion, the peddlers finally returned to their stalls.

“I didn’t expect you to be so popular.” Athena said with a smile, blinking her eyes. She found that although the living standard of the people in Kabia City was not as rich as that in other big cities, the people were surprisingly happy.

Locke straightened his chest and raised his head. “I have no choice. An excellent person like me is always so popular.”

Athena rolled her eyes at Locke, seeing his complacent look.

“Locke?”

While Locke and Athena were strolling, a familiar voice came from behind the two.

Locke frowned slightly and finally turned around. He saw a girl in a magic robe standing in the distance and looking at the two of them.

There was a conspicuous mark of the blue water mage on the girl’s magic robe, indicating that she was a water mage of level 1.

As soon as Lydia saw Athena’s face, she was a little stunned and surprised when her eyes fell on Athena. Compared with Athena, she suddenly felt a little inferior.

Why? Why could a loser like him attract such a beautiful girl! A strong sense of jealousy rose in the mind of Lydia.

No, those who liked Locke Capet were mostly good-looking. In Icacia Continent, strength was the most important.

Thinking of this, Lydia felt a little better. She slowly walked towards Locke and Athena. Her calm tone was filled with a trace of arrogance. “I heard that someone saw you. At first, I didn’t believe it. I didn’t expect that you really came back from Lister.”

Taking a glance at Lydia, Locke said lightly, “We haven’t been so close yet. Call me Locke Capet.”

Lydia didn’t get angry with Locke’s indifference. She walked slowly to Athena and looked at Athena provocatively. “Hello, I’m Lydia.”

To her disappointment, Athena ignored her directly and turned around to leave. “It seems to be very lively over there. Let’s go and have a look.”

“Okay.”

Locke replied softly and then turned back.

There was no expression in Athena’s eyes when she looked at Lydia. But just because of it, Lydia felt humiliated.

Watching Locke and Athena leave, Lydia stood still with her face gradually darkened.