Wizard Runners

Chapter 27's

“They're!” the shopkeeper said. “Log in and spend half a dozen

golden crown, even without a bargain. At that age!”

One of the white-robed figures stepped forward, a tall lady in

the middle years, with black hair and coarse features.

“I'll see them,” he said as he glanced at Aev and Aang Feng.

As the woman approached them, Aev instinctively put down

his sword was on top of his sword, even though he understood the move was futile. Woman

it noticed, and its lips twisted a mocking grin.

“You can't believe it will help, right?”

Aev was about to speak, but at that moment, Aang Feng cut in.

“So now you've sent the Academy after me?” Tone of his voice

rough, though,

The white-robed woman frowned in confusion. “Your father?

We are not—”

“I won't marry a man three times my age!” Aang Feng exclaimed

furiously. “We may not be the most important branch of the Aang clan, but

I won't be sold like a piece of meat!”

The woman looked confused. “Married …? Clan Aang ..?”

“I think we may have a small misunderstanding on our hands.”

A handsome white-robed man stepped forward. His hair is long and

it was black, and there was a strange youthful look on its smiling face.

Something about her reminds Aev of Mr. Joko, even though this man

it doesn't seem to have Mr. Joko's rude attitude.

The man turned to the black-haired woman, then said, “Junior

Chen, allow me.”

The woman immediately retreated, nodding at the man with a determined attitude

it seems to lie between respect and fear.

“My name is Stormleaf,” said the man. “We're looking for a group of witches

evil involved in the murder of several members of our Academy.”

Aang Feng looked at him in surprise. “Murder ?! And you think we are

who is in charge?”

Stormleaf shook her head with a friendly smile. “As I

tell me, I think there's a misunderstanding. This guy told us about

a pair of suspicious youths.”

He pointed towards the shopkeeper, who started to look uncomfortable.

“Of course, we have to investigate,” continued the man. “But I think we

may have received some bad information. Still ...”

Suddenly, he stepped forward, putting his hand to Aev's head. Within

in an instant, Aev felt a wave of panic within his body as he understood

that man would be looking for the Realm.

Now, he thought, he would finally know if Mr. Joko had been

telling the truth about Shadow Essence was invisible to witches

others. Otherwise, or if Mr. Joko's seal somehow fails …

After a while, the man removed his hand from Aev's head and

moving to Aang Feng. Aev was relieved, but he still felt anxious as he

seeing the man inspect Aang Feng.

Finally, Stormleaf retreated.

“Already expected, not a trace of magic. Although ...” He hesitated before continuing.

“You are the princess of the Aang clan, but you haven't opened the Realm?”

Aang Feng's face fell. “I never had talent,” he said with

sad expression. “That's why my father wanted to marry me ..

useful for someone without magic.”

Stormleaf nodded in understanding.

“To make up for the intrusion, let me invite you to dinner.

Both you and ... Your friend?” He looked at Aev by asking.

“Hamba,” says Aang Feng. “He may not be strong, or very smart, but

he was loyal,” Aev looked at Aev arrogantly.

“Loyal lamba is hard to find,” Stormleaf said in approval.

“Of course, your servant will be welcome to join us.”

“Alright,” replied Aang Feng. “Give us some time to change clothes

which is more accurate. We are still wearing our travel clothes,” He pointed

his robe with a look of disdain.

With a smile thanking Stormleaf, Aang Feng entered

inn, Aev followed behind him.

As they approached their room, Aev spoke, “What—”

Aang Feng frantically raised his finger to his lips, then made a movement

what Aev understood meant that the magicians of the Academy outside could still

heard them.

“From the clothes I prepared for you, wear black clothes,” he said

strenuously. “And make sure to behave on your best behavior tonight,”

Aev glared at him, but he understood that right now, that he could

do only play the role that has been given to him.

“Of course, lady Aang,” replied, trying her best to sound

as he thought a servant would sound.

A while later they came out of the inn, wearing some

the clothes they bought earlier that day.

Aang Feng was wearing a beautiful dark red dress, and Aev was wearing black silk clothes

the one Aang Feng chose for him. He was upset to find that it was the same

comfortable with expensive.

“Mr Stormleaf,” said Aang Feng with a respectful nod. “Where you will be

take us tonight?”

“Allow me to surprise you,” the man replied with a gentle smile

which makes Aev shudder in disgust. There's something about the man who made it

very uncomfortable.

With that they left, Stormleaf and Aang Feng led while Aev and

two Academy witches followed behind them.

They eventually arrive at a small restaurant that has more

a servant rather than a customer, where Stormleaf shared a table with Aang Feng. Aevs, aevs,

meanwhile, sitting at a table with the other two Academy witches, the,

they treated him as if he did not exist.

The meal lasted a few hours, but despite the amazing food, Aev

he could only make himself eat a few bites. Several times, he felt

a strong desire to escape, which he only managed to suppress.

Aang Feng, on the other hand, seemed to be in his element, speaking and

laughing with Stormleaf as if she had known the man for a long time

for years. Aev could not hear their conversation, but from

their appearance, they looked harmonious.

Finally, the dinner ended, and Stormleaf accompanied Aang Feng inside

the journey back to the inn, with Aev once again following behind

them.

“Nona Aang,” Stormleaf inquires as they walk, “can you

tell me where you're going?”

“I will visit my uncle in Silvermere,” he replied. “Even if Dad

unwilling to listen to me, I'm sure Uncle will intervene once he does

knowing this.

” Words Stormleaf. “I don't mean to stay in this region, and

Silvermere is only a few weeks away.”

“I thank you for the offer,” Aang Feng said with an expression

surprised, “but I can't possibly make trouble as you like.

“

“Nona Aang,” said Stormleaf, her expression suddenly serious, “a woman

a young man like you cannot travel alone, only with one

the waiter to protect you. The streets are filled with bandits these days. That

you even got this far is a little miracle. ”

He shook his head, then added,” I'm impossible

letting you face such danger without proper protection. ”

” Then, I will gladly accept your kind offer, please,

“answort Aang Feng. This time, there was a hint of panic in his smile, though

Stormleaf didn't seem to notice.

“It's done,” said the man. “We'll be here to pick you up

at dawn,”

Aev felt like he was about to vomit.