Chapter 88: Arriving at Dandessus City

In the afternoon, the capital of the Jetvus Autonomous Territory of the Davoma Empire, Dandessus City, was still bustling with noise. The Jetvus Autonomous Territory was an administrative region fairly close to the Imperial Capital, Saia City. Although it was called an “Autonomous Territory,” the Governor was usually sent from the Imperial Capital, and was often a member of the royal family. It could be said to be a very important administrative region.

It was precisely because of the importance attached to it by the royal family and the nobles that the economy of the Jetvus Autonomous Territory was quite developed. Its prosperity was second only to the Imperial Capital, making it the second most economically developed region in the Davoma Empire.

Shersey was a guard in Dandessus City. He was mainly responsible for maintaining order near the Teleportation Array inside the city. If there were a few relatively remote and quiet places in Dandessus City, the Teleportation Array Plaza was definitely not one of them. Besides passing travelers, there were also quite a few tour guides and hangers-on gathered there, waiting for opportunities.

Holding a huge axe and standing at his post with a serious expression, Shersey’s tall and straight posture fully displayed his professional qualities. However, at this moment, his mind had actually already drifted far, far away. He was calculating that in half a Magic Hour, he would be off duty, and after work, he wanted to go to the “Charming Elf Bar” for a good drink to relax.

At that moment, a flash of light suddenly flickered in the Teleportation Array. This was the sign of someone teleporting in. To be honest, Shersey had seen this kind of scene who knows how many times already. He was so familiar with it that it couldn’t be more familiar. But this time, the flash of light happened to pass right in front of Shersey’s eyes, dazzling him so much that he couldn’t help but squint slightly, and naturally, his attention was drawn over there.

As a result, Shersey happened to see a child who was at most four or five years old appear in the Teleportation Array calmly and composedly, as if he was very accustomed to everything around him. On the other hand, the young man behind him, who looked to be about fifteen or sixteen years old, was looking around with a face full of curiosity, looking like someone who had never seen the world before.

“Are you kidding me? People like this can use the Teleportation Array?” Shersey immediately looked over with some confusion. Even the Wizard in charge of operating the Teleportation Array nearby had a strange expression in his eyes at this moment, because these two children didn’t look like they came from wealthy families based on their clothes and appearance. The fee for using the Teleportation Array was generally around one hundred Gold Plangs. Although it couldn’t be considered too expensive, it really didn’t seem like something they could afford…

Luo Yan, of course, didn’t notice the expressions of the people around him. After quickly walking out of the Teleportation Array with Isaiah, he hesitated for a moment, then hung his professional badge on his chest. At this, the Wizard in charge of operating the Teleportation Array immediately widened his eyes, showing an extremely surprised expression without any attempt to hide it — a first-level Magic Apprentice who was at most four or five years old!! That was just too crazy!!

The same expression also appeared on the faces of the surrounding guards. The people who could stand here all had enough experience and knowledge. Luo Yan’s professional badge also shocked them greatly, and at the same time, they also felt a sense of sudden understanding.

[No wonder they could afford to use the Teleportation Array. So he’s actually a first-level Magic Apprentice…]

The area around the Teleportation Array suddenly fell silent, and the atmosphere became somewhat strange. But Luo Yan didn’t care at all about the shock he had caused others. Or rather, he had already been mentally prepared for this. With a calm expression, he just walked away directly, while planning the several things he needed to do here.

First, he needed to sell all his five-tier Magic Cores; then, find a place where he could buy Magic Beast bones that would be satisfactory enough; hmm~~ he also needed to change into clothes that matched his status, and then there was… He lightly scratched his face. There were indeed quite a few things to take care of. But first, it seemed, he should — find an honest and reliable guide who was familiar with the area?

Tilting his head, Luo Yan suddenly realized that this place was not the Dandessus City from a hundred and forty years later that he was familiar with. For a place as prosperous as the Jetvus Autonomous Territory, not to mention a hundred years, even ten years was enough to completely change the entire city. He currently couldn’t tell north from south, east from west at all, let alone find the places he wanted to go!

“Hmm~~ a mistake… this is simply a huge mistake~~” Rubbing his nose with an embarrassed look, Luo Yan looked around a bit guiltily. This was really an unexpected mistake.

Fortunately, at that moment, a gentle voice suddenly came from across the way: “These two gentlemen, would you be willing to give a little money so I can buy a Mussas flatbread?”

Hearing this, Luo Yan looked in the direction of the voice and saw a handsome and delicate young man standing across from him. Although his clothes were worn and shabby, he looked clean and tidy. One could tell at a glance that he took good care of his appearance. The young man’s expression was respectful but not flattering, which made people feel favorably toward him at first sight.

After carefully looking over this young man, a faint smile appeared at the corner of Luo Yan’s mouth. He said casually, “One flatbread doesn’t seem like quite enough, kind sir.” As he spoke, Luo Yan flicked his fingertip, and a Silver Krong tumbled through the air, carrying a string of dazzling Afterimages, and landed precisely in the young man’s hand.

When he saw that it was Luo Yan, this child, rather than Isaiah, who responded to him, the young man couldn’t help but be slightly startled. But then, seeing the professional badge hanging on Luo Yan’s chest, his expression immediately turned somewhat serious. He then respectfully lowered his head and said in a loud voice, “May the gods bless you, kind Wizard sir. Your generosity is like the merciful sun!”

Hearing this, Luo Yan laughed and said, “No need for all that about the sun. But right now, I need a guide who knows Dandessus City well enough. I wonder if you have any suggestions?”

Hearing this, a flash of joy immediately crossed the young man’s face. He quickly said seriously, “Respected Wizard sir, what a coincidence. It’s not that I’m boasting about myself, but here, you would truly be hard-pressed to find a guide who knows Dandessus City better than I, John Havlicek.”

Hearing this, Luo Yan tilted his head with a hint of a smile that wasn’t quite a smile and said, “Is that so? Well then, dear John, perhaps you should go enjoy your flatbread first, and then take me and this gentleman here to find a suitable clothing shop. I think we should both change our clothes.”

The young man named John Havlicek immediately nodded upon hearing this and said, “Your need is my task. The flatbread and such can wait for now. What do you think — shall we set off right away?”

Seeing that this young man answered appropriately, Luo Yan felt even more favorably toward him. He nodded and smiled without saying a word, then followed the young man as he turned and walked out…