Chapter 266 Aren’t you glad to see me?

Chapter 266 Aren't you glad to see me?

Unfortunately for Adam himself, because of the third wheel, he and Lina could not spend time "talking," so they were left with either reading books or chatting. Adam and Lina preferred chatting, but Richard read books.

"I wonder what Clinton City looks like now... I haven't been there in a long time!" Lin said excitedly with a smile.

"Well... I wasn't impressed by anything there. It's a pretty ordinary city," Adam modestly replied, not understanding Lina's reaction, he added: "The capital is much cooler in every way. I've heard that everything there is done in the best way and crime is extremely low. Plus, most businesses are concentrated in the capital."

"W-well... you're comparing two incomparable things. Of course, everything is cooler in the capital, it's the capital," Lina replied, shrugging her shoulders. She only added: "I'm just excited that after so many years I will be living in the city again. It's a little unusual, but I'll get used to it quickly. I'm like a fish in water in such places."

"If that's more comfortable for you," Adam replied, shrugging his shoulders.

His goals lay much further than the mere city of Clinton, which, although impressive due to its status as a business center, would have a hard time compared to the capital. In Adam's case, he was also a little afraid of the capital, because there were many churchmen there who could very well detect his demon status. And by the way...

"Mrow... you're all such bores. Why don't you talk a little quieter?" a neutral voice sounded.

"Сalissa... you've been sleeping all day. You remind me of my grandmother," Adam replied to her grumbling, picking up Calissa from the couch and ignoring her protests, began stroking her back: "You have such soft fur. You're quite the lazy butt, but you take good care of yourself, don't you?"

"Hshhhh! Let me go! I'm older than your whole family put together!" Сalissa said in annoyance and released her magical energy, which surprised Adam.

"Hm? Your magical energy is almost at the threshold of 'Mortality Realm: Strengthening the Body.' How did you manage that?"

"How should I know? Lately, all I've been doing is sleeping! And when I'm not sleeping, I'm eating!"

Adam couldn't help but roll his eyes. He suddenly wanted to turn into a cat himself. However, in this case, he would have to give up the "deep" female embraces.

Meanwhile, Lina watched as Adam casually stroked Calissa, who purred.

...although Calissa seemed to resist, feeling the greatness of Adam's hands, she decided to temporarily give in. Nêww chapters will be fully updated at novelhall.comazing," Lina said, drawing attention to herself from Adam.

"Mm? What's amazing?"

"I'm talking about Calissa. She wouldn't let anyone pet her, although when it came to food, she was gentler than any cat," Lina said with a strange expression on her face, and then smiled: "It seems that whether it's a human or a magical beast if it's a woman, they all fall under your charms."

"Oh, stop it. I get goosebumps from such praise."

The man did not want to imagine what it would be like if he acquired the passive skill "Aura of Charm."

***

Two days later, the carriage was already at the gates of Clinton City. Everything went smoothly and they were immediately taken to the house that had already been vacated.

"Wow... what a beautiful place!" Lina exclaimed, and Richard looked at the two-story house with admiration.

It was impossible to hide the fact that the architecture of the building was impressive. It was made of light stone, although Adam had expected it to be some dark stone, which would have looked gloomy and cool.

There was a fence around the house, and behind the house was a garden where flowers could be planted. However, the previous owner was a military man who devoted all his time to training, so he was not interested in this.

"Oh, you can plant such a beautiful garden here! I'm thrilled!" Lina exclaimed, and her steps were bouncy. A satisfied smile did not leave her face.

Adam had no complaints. Although it was not the estate he was used to, it was still a cozy house. The inside was devoid of any furniture and there was only a magic-based plate to cook something.

"The equipment should arrive tomorrow... so let's arrange everything, including the furniture. But we'll also have to buy some equipment for training," Adam thought and then began to calculate the expenses.

"Yes, but they have the right to be. My little traders' alliance in Clinton City is just a pitiful parody," Barbara reacted to Arnold's words with a smile, crossing her legs and propping her chin on her hand on her throne: "However, this young man refused me he doesn't want to get involved in such a dangerous business."

"I think that's a wise decision," Arnold said and then added: "Adam is a man with a questionable past and he knows that he will be tested not for a month or two, but for several years. I've heard that he has a lover and he takes care of her, so we can use this as leverage..."

"Stop."

Barbara sharply cut off his words and Arnold fell silent, not daring to utter a word. He lowered his head, waiting for the words of his mistress.

"I know what you're thinking, but I believe that resorting to this method is necessary only if he turns out to be a very suspicious personality. Although it's impossible to establish his past, I don't want to delve into this matter. Who doesn't have dirty laundry?" Barbara said and snorted, crossing her arms over her chest: "Besides, Elrion feels a strong sense of gratitude to his benefactor, and I don't want to lose such talent. Plus, Adam can be used to attract many rich women who can become investors... hehe..."

"..."

Arnold sighed and shook his head. He already felt sorry for Adam, as he was born with such a handsome appearance, but did not yet possess enough power. As a man, he admired Adam, as he was able to easily make even aristocratic women, who were always arrogant, fall in love with him, but...

"I am only a humble subordinate."

Therefore, he could only shrug his shoulders and listen to the orders of his mistress.

Barbara finished laughing and then changed the subject.

"It seems that too many slave traders have settled in this city, don't you think?" she said, narrowing her eyes.

"You're right..." Arnold replied, and his posture became straight: "Apparently, this happened because of a very unusual slave who belonged to the elf race. They are hard to find, so the demand is high."

"How disgusting. The only reason I allow these scumbags to live is that they bring me profit. Otherwise, I would have killed them all to the last," Barbara replied with contempt.

"Well... they bring us income. What can you do."

Arnold was helpless in this matter. If Barbara wanted to create a major trading city, she had to make concessions and allow the slave trade business, which was immoral, but still brought in profit.

And so, while they were discussing something, Arnold received a message. He read it and was very surprised.

"What is it?" Barbara asked, blowing away nonexistent dust from her nails.

"Em... I received a message from my subordinate, to whom the slave trader, who owned the elf slave, had passed on a request. It seems that she has disappeared."

"Hm?"

***

Adam sat on a small boulder near his house and looked at the woman next to him.

"And how did you end up here?"

"Hehehe..."

The woman had long golden hair that flowed down her slender back. Her ears were long, and her eyes were green. She was beautiful and had a seductive body. She was wearing a jacket that Adam had put on that day.

"Aren't you glad to see me?" the woman asked with a smile, patting him on the back.

"No, I would prefer Amarantha," Adam replied and took out a cigarette from his pocket, then lit it with a match, answering:

"Amaria."

To be continued...