Chapter 54: Its Very Nice To Meet You

The next day.

Calian was unable to sleep through the night. His mind was a bundle of mess due to what had occurred at the banquet hall.

Allan visited him first thing in the morning. Soon as he saw Calian, he spoke gruffly, voice smooth, Have you sorted out your mind?

Calian looked at Allan with a look of surprise, mouth parted. The wise mage knew his troubled mind though he had yet to speak of it.

Allan chuckled. If you havent sorted everything yet, then simply let it pass like the fleeting wind.

Hearing Allans words, Calian couldnt help but let out a laugh. Allan oftentimes spoke of words out of the blue, things that were unnecessary. Nevertheless, it helped out Calian.

He soon stopped his soft laughter and relayed to Allan what happened with Franz and him at the banquet. After learning Franz had almost confirmed Calian had changed, Allan nodded.

If its Franz, its understandable that hed know by now. Though hes quite the roughneck, its not like hes completely dull in the mind, Allan praised.

Calian frowned and rolled his lips together. He neither had positive nor negative thoughts about Franz.

At first, I pretended that I knew nothing, but he wouldnt believe that.

Allan laughed loudly. He looked at Calian and asked, What basis would he believe in anyway?

As Calian opened his lips to answer, he suddenly closed it.

Seeing his hesitation, Allan said, You still retain the memories of the life Calian led in the past, do you not? Just like you said, even if he realizes what happened, you need not reveal everything to him. Dont worry about it too much.

Allan made a pondering noise of hmm for a moment.

Putting aside that should Calians identity be revealed, Allan knew that Calian was no longer willing to the life of Bern. He was thinking of recommending that he live like Calian of the past to fool Franz and dissuade Franz from suspecting him any further. However, it was not something Allan had the right to say, so he kept his mouth shut.

Instead, he pulled out an item from his pocket after staring for a little while.

Take it, Allan said.

It was a small box made out of a tin. Inside was a silver-colored ring. Feeling the thick ring that had no symbol nor a carved design, Calian asked, What is this?

Try it on, Allan smiled, Im sure youll like it.

Calian wondered what finger he should put it on. It was big, after all. He made do with his index finger. Then, amazingly, the ring automatically reduced its size to perfectly fit Calians index finger.

He knew the ring had a magical ability, but still, he was unable to hold back a surprised sound. Calian looked at Allan curiously.

Whenever youre curious about what this old man thinks, then all you need to do is call out to him.

I see

The ring had communication magic cast onto it, surprising Calian very much. It was actually what he was most worried about. Allan was the only one who knew most about his precarious situation. If he wasnt there, thered be no one for Calian to speak open-mindedly with.

The inside of the palace is covered in Sispanians power, so it has no use. Itd be difficult for me to communicate with you when inside the palace. But if you call out to me whenever youre outside, Ill be able to answer you immediately.

Calians face relaxed. Though he knew Allan spent most of his time inside the palace grounds, he felt relieved knowing hed be able to rely on Allan from time to time.

Thank you. That makes me relieved. Calian smiled.

Allan watched Calian smile. He smiled in return, a little too deviously. Calian didnt know that Euria was tearing up, saying that the academys treasure vault had been emptied out once again.

Allan nodded, playing the part of a wise mage like usual.

He suddenly remembered the other reason he came here for. He cleared his throat, straightened his posture, and said, Ah, a contact came from the palace that my carriage went to last time.

He was talking about Melfir Pollun.

Calian nodded. Have you met him?

Yes. He visited me personally yesterday. I had to greet him. Look like youve found another talented person. He had quite the head for numbers.