Chapter 1323 Invitation From Holden

Mind control magic naturally does not exist in Zephyr Continent.

This is the explanation given by Mr. Taylor.

In order to verify whether Mr. Taylor's words were reliable, I secretly contacted the Fairy Queen, and finally came to the conclusion that they were reliable.

The reason is simple. As long as it is magic unearthed in Zephyr Continent, Mr. Taylor can do it.

I always thought that Mr. Taylor was a priest who loved drinking. Who would have thought that he would actually have such extensive knowledge of magic.

This is awesome!

Putting the topic of mind control magic aside for now, I asked Yura: "Then the fact that the Lord of Airui City invited me to the banquet is also a lie?"

"That's not true," Yura said. "He did send someone. Others can prove it."

Phoenix and Cagalli nodded in unison.

"What about what you just said about you?"

"It's true." She spread her hands and said, "And it is indeed my private matter, but it doesn't matter if I say it. The Lord of Airui City hopes that I can return to the family and take over the magic of the Golden Flame Guild branch established somewhere in Airui City. Teacher instructor position.”

"Huh?" Lylea blinked her starry eyes and asked doubtfully, "Why do you need to go? Is there no magic talent left in Airei City?"

"What are you talking about?" Yura raised his chin and said proudly: "Although my level is average, my attainments in magic are very high!"

"Then how did you decide?" I asked Yura.

She chuckled lightly and said with a hint of sadness: "Ever since my parents were killed, Airui City is no longer my home. Since it is not home, why should I go back?"

"If you don't go back, aren't you worried that the Lord of Airui City will be detrimental to your family?" Princess Aurora asked worriedly.

"No," Yura said, "The Lord of Airui City is busy with everything, so he has no time to deal with my group of extravagant and lustful relatives."

When she said this, her tone was full of resentment and contempt.

Early the next morning, I went to the basement of the New Heroic Guild, found Boss Ren, and told him about the banquet.

Boss Ren thought for a moment and said, "Since it's the city lord's invitation, I'm going to go, but you can bring weapons. Anyway, the envoy didn't say that weapons are not allowed."

Well, that's a good idea. With weapons, I at least have a little more confidence.

Thinking of this, I couldn't help but secretly curse myself. After being at ease for so long, I actually forgot about the principle of never leaving your weapon.

Before leaving the basement, I specifically told Boss Ren to try his best to find an opportunity to lurk into the Lord's Mansion of Airui City. If an accident occurs, it depends on the situation. If he is able to protect himself, he will show up to protect me and leave. If not, , leave the mansion as soon as possible and go to the Dwarf Guild for help. I will try my best not to be killed during this period.

Boss Ren nodded.

After that, I left the basement, bought breakfast, and hurried home.

When I got home, I put breakfast on the table and went back to the room as if nothing had happened. I put the Odachi away and stood aside.

Odachi's voice sounded in my mind: "Are you going to fight?"

Its voice was very excited, as if a hungry wolf had seen meat.

"We may not necessarily start a fight," I said, "but taking you with me will always make me feel a little more at ease."

"That's right, brat!" Odachi chuckled and said: "Before, you traveled between nobles and royal families every day, and you were awarded officials and titles. I was worried that you would indulge in the circle of power. I forgot. As for your own nature, you are finally relieved now. It seems that you have not been eroded by rights, and you are still very clear about your identity as an adventurer. You have finally returned to the previous mode of carrying a knife, which makes me very happy."

After a lot of chattering, I let go of my hand without hesitation and walked out of the room.

I haven't had breakfast yet, so I don't have time to listen to your complaints.

I estimate that people from Airui City will come here after breakfast and while washing up.

The fact is as I expected. I was washing here, and the door rang over there. After opening the door, several people in uniform stood at the door and said respectfully: "Is Mr. An Xiaoyi here?"

When I came to the door, I pretended not to know and asked them, "Who are you?"

"We are people sent by the Lord of Airui City. We are specially ordered by the Lord to invite Mr. An Xiaoyi to come to the house to have a talk."

"Oh, wait a moment."

I responded, hurried back to the room, put on my gauntlet, put my Odachi on my back, and appeared at the door.

When the visitor saw that I was carrying an Odachi sword that looked like a flagpole on my back, he looked a little embarrassed and said, "Sir An Xiaoyi, the Lord of the City invites you to a banquet, not to perform martial arts."

"I am an adventurer, and I also bring a knife to dinner parties."

After that, he ignored their expressions and waved his hand: "Lead the way."

As soon as he left the house, he made a gesture to Jin Siqi with his left hand behind his back.

I had said hello to Jin Siqi before. If I put my left hand behind my back and made this gesture, someone would immediately be sent to follow the route I took. At the same time, I would notify Boss Ren to sneak up and follow me as soon as possible.

There is only one reason for doing this, and that is that I think there will be unsafe factors.

When subordinates pay homage to their superiors, they are naturally not allowed to bring knives. This is both for etiquette and for safety reasons.

But that's just a superior-subordinate relationship.

I am not in a superior-subordinate relationship with the Lord of Airui City, and his second son and I are still enemies.

With this relationship, I have to guard against it.

So, I have to bring a knife.

The few people who came to invite me didn't look like ordinary people, but more like capable adventurers.

This invisibly made me feel insecure.

Furthermore, I felt that this banquet was neither simple nor simple.

Arriving at the mansion and walking into the main hall, a somewhat stout middle-aged man, dressed in rich clothes, sat quietly on a large chair in the center.

Seeing me coming in, he slowly leaned forward and said, "I guess you are An Xiaoyi?"

I nodded at him and said, "You must be the Lord of Airui City."

He nodded slightly and said: "I am the lord of Airei City, Carter Horton. You can call me by my name, or you can call me Lord Horton."

"I'd better call you City Lord."

"Okay, whatever you like."

Carter Horton tilted his head slightly, and someone immediately brought a chair and placed it opposite him.

I took off the Odachi, put it on my lap, and sat down.

"Why do you carry a knife?" Carter Horton stared at the Odachi on my leg and asked, "Are you afraid that I will harm you?"

"No," I said, "I'm an adventurer. It's my habit to carry a knife when I go out."

"Habit, it turns out to be habit." Carter Horton murmured a few words, then suddenly sighed and said, "It's good to get used to this kind of thing."

"?" I was very confused when I heard it. Is this meant to express something?

Holden was silent for a few seconds and said: "When I was young, I had many habits, but since I became the city lord, I have eliminated these habits one by one. In the end, all that is left is a blank and boring life."

Hearing his tone, which sounded a bit depressed, I began to consider whether I should comfort this fat middle-aged man a little.

At this moment, Holden suddenly raised his head, his eyes like swords, looking straight at me, and said: "Do you know why I want to be the city lord?"