The Sovereign Dragon Ring

Episode 73

On the Greenleaf Road of Fenlai City, the capital of the Fenlai Kingdom, a member of the Holy Union, there were many noble nobles gathered together. In front of one special house, more than ten people gathered together.

"Klan Debs [De'bu'si] would like to thank you, Linley, for your help. If it wasn't for you, this child of ours, Kalan, would probably have suffered greatly. "A venerable-looking old man with flowing silver hair smiled towards Linley. On the side of this old man were Kalan, Alice, Tony, and Niya. Behind them were the servants from the Debs clan. ”

Turning around, the old man nodded at one of the servants, who took out a small golden sack from inside his clothes.

Taking the golden sack, the old man turned to Linley with a smile. “This one hundred gold coins. Although it is not much, it is a gratitude of our Debs clan. I hope, Linley, you will accept it. ”

"Not needed . There was no effort from me. "Said Linley quite politely. “I should be leaving now. ”

The old man did not survive. Smiling, he watched Linley leave.

"Tony, you three should go home too. Your parents must be very worried. Smiling, the old man spoke. After saying goodbye, Alice, Niya, and Tony all returned to their respective homes.

When Kalan and the silver-haired old man returned to their own living room, the old man's face suddenly turned cold. With a voice filled with freezing anger, he shouted, “Kneel!”

With a thud, Kalan immediately knelt down. “Second grandfather, it's my fault. This time, I boldly brought three of my friends to the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts without clearly investigating all the dangers involved. Second grandfather, please punish me. ”

"Hmph! The insolent?"

The cold gaze of the old man stared at the dagger towards Kalan. "Kalan, you're an adult. Moreover, you are the heir and successor of our Debs clan. How can you make such a stupid fool? How could you possibly imagine how dangerous the Magical Beast Mountain Range was? You dare to go through it without much telling the clan? Hmph! I'll let your own father decide what punishment is appropriate. Let me remind you of one thing – in the future, if you continue to act foolishly, even if the clan is handed over to you, you will destroy it! "

Hanging his head, Kalan did not dare to speak.

The Debs Clan could be considered one of the top three clans in the Fenlai Kingdom. The reason the Debs clan was so powerful was not because he had a high rank of nobility; it was because the Debs clan was a direct trading partner in Fenlai of the Dawson Conglomerate, one of the three largest trade unions on the Yulan continent.

The wealth of the Dawson Conglomerate could equal the wealth of the entire kingdom. His business spanned across the continent.

One of the three trade unions on the Yulan continent possessed immense wealth and power. Here in the Fenlai Kingdom, many clans wanted to do business with them, because being able to do business with the Dawson Conglomerate meant being able to rise above the gigantic war machine.

For the Debs clan to be able to do business with the Dawson Conglomerate was a very impressive thing.

After all, even the two great alliances and the Four Great Kingdoms should do their best to keep an eye on their steps around the trade unions and do their best to make them happy.

… .

After leaving Fenlai City, Linley took the road to the Ernst Institute. Bebe perched on Linley's shoulder, just in case, while Doehring Cowart also walked side by side with Linley.

"Grandfather Doehring, have you ever felt that this world is a scary place?" Said Linley mentally.

Doehring Cowart nodded, but he did not speak. He quietly listened.

“In the past, when I visited Fenlai City, I saw nothing. But after returning from the Magical Beasts Mountain Range, I have learned a lot. The cruel and mercilessness of the mountain was naked and open. It's bleeding, without being hidden. ”

“If we look at the magi and high-ranking warriors, as well as the nobles, from Fenlai City, on the surface, they all seem polite and courteous. They made the entire city of Fenlai look so beautiful. But the class system in Fenlai City is so severe, so heartless. ”

“Even the law itself gave the nobles far more privileges than the commoners. Although Fenlai City was extremely prosperous and conspicuous, filled with laughter, its unspoken rules were far more binding than the rules on the mountain. In the Magical Beast Mountain Range, there was no such thing as nobility or commoners, only the strong and the weak. ”

Linley slowly began to understand the world.

In this world, the nobles had all the advantages, while the commoners were trampled. No matter how polite and refined the nobles acted, or how they behaved kindly, there was no way they could change the severe inequalities that existed in the world as a whole. If you want to have the status of a commoner, your only option is to become a powerful warrior or a powerful magus.

“Human society is much more complicated than the world of the Giant Beast Mountain Range. They simply hid the same brutality that existed in the mountains under a beautiful set of clothes. But sometimes, this beautiful set of clothes can be very useful. "From the bottom of his heart, Linley felt disgust for the nobles who pretended to be good but really weren't.

After seeing the cruelty from the mountains, as well as the grandeur of Fenlai City, Linley's mentality began to change after seeing a great contrast.

"Are you afraid of fighting?" Doehring Cowart suddenly asked.

Linley grinned. "Fearful? No . I enjoyed it . If there were no struggles in the world, and everything was calm and peaceful, how boring would it be? I love struggle, especially the exciting struggle. Dancing at the tip of the knife .. that is the most joyous kind of life. ”

"Squeaking squeaks!" Bebe let out two cries as well.

…

They went to the Ernst Institute.

After traveling to the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts and after witnessing the cruelty of the human race, Linley valued the true friendship he had formed at the Institute even more than before. Upon entering his dorm, he heard these words ….

"Yale boss, Linley still hasn't returned. Could he be experiencing a dangerous situation in the Magical Beast Range Mountain Range? "

“Close your smelly mouth, fourth sister. The third friend will definitely return to us safely. Come, let's eat .. ”As he raised his head, Yale saw a familiar shadow standing in the doorway. He stopped, stunned. George and Reynolds were stunned as well. But then, immediately after, the three of them advanced forward towards Linley.

"Haha, third bro, you're finally back!" Yale was the first to reach Linley, wrapping his arm around Linley in the bear's arms.

Reynolds also shouted in excitement, "Wow, Linley, did you know that Boss Yale and George have been muttering about you every day? They're all worried about you. I'm the only one who's really sure you'll be back safely. ”

"Fourth friend. "George stared at him. "Just now, you're talking about worrying that Linley has discovered something dangerous. ”

"Me?" A look of confusion appeared on Reynolds' face. "Did I say something like that?"

Seeing the three brooches together, Linley's heart instantly felt warm. Yale immediately waved his hand haughtily and said, “Alright, enough chatter. The return of the third comrade of the Mountain Range of Magical Beasts was a huge event! Let's celebrate it well! ”

“Second friend, fourth friend. "Linley laughed as well. "Let's go . We all have to go and have a drink. My treatment!"

"Whoahs. "Reynolds stared at him. "treat you?"

Yale laughed out loud. “True, third friend should treat us. Don't forget that a while ago, a representative of the Proulx Gallery contacted us and sent us the invitation letter. The three statues of the three brothers managed to sell over 4000 gold coins. We should celebrate it well. ”

"An invitation letter from the Proulx Gallery?" Linley.

Yale hurriedly explained, "Third brother, your statues are sold for a high price. The Proulx Gallery has fully recognized your abilities as an expert sculptor, which is why they now invite you to start a private booth at their 'Hall of the Experts. Right, let me give you a letter. "Yale immediately ran towards the interior of the dormitory.

Reynolds said in a very secretive manner towards Linley, "Linley, you want to know something? Ever since that guy from the Proulx Gallery came to our school, the news that you were invited to have a private booth in the gallery has spread throughout the institution. Your fame is increasing. ”

"It's been spread all over the institution?" Linley was somewhat numb from the shock. After all, he himself just found out.

"really. In the entire institute, you might be the last to know about this, actually. "George chuckled as well.

"Linley, this is an invitation letter sent by the Proulx Gallery to us. ”Yale ran out of the dormitory with a white envelope that had a golden seal affixed to it.