Chapter 40 - Strike up a Conversation (1/2)
Translator: Nyoi-Bo StudioEditor: Nyoi-Bo Studio
This was the first time that the FIB department had used such a method to search for people. Usually, they meant the strongest combat power in this land, and there were very few enemies that could threaten them. But now, they were so anxious that they had to look for clues for a missing person from the public.
Alvin felt that this matter was a little strange. How did the missing person notice disappear after a refresh?
However, this news was quickly forgotten by Alvin. Maybe they have found her, or maybe it was fake news.
The most important thing was that this matter probably had nothing to do with Aurelia.
Aurelia couldn’t possibly kidnap a FIB member, right?
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Early the next morning, Alvin was woken up.
The breakfast here was still very sumptuous. As Alvin was eating, he mentioned that he would leave later.
Firstly, he had already promised Aurelia to go to W state, so he didn’t plan to wait here until Aurelia came back.
He also felt that it wasn’t suitable for him to stay here. Moreover, he had also brought trouble to the master of the house, such as the FIB members’ visit last night.
“You’re leaving so soon?”
Graves frowned and sighed, looking a little reluctant. “Well, since you want to leave, I won’t stop you. But when you are free, you are welcome to come here anytime to show off your archery skills.”
Graves clearly regarded Alvin as a low-key archery master. The way he drew his bow at the shooting range was still deeply imprinted in Graves’s mind.
For such a talent, Graves really wanted to take him in as a hanger-on. Usually, he didn’t need to do anything. They just played with bows and arrows together, and occasionally went out to hunt. It could be considered as a kind of playmate that he hired with money.
But now that Alvin had asked to leave, it was not appropriate to persuade him to stay.
In that case, he would try to leave a good impression on him.
With this thought, Graves said to the servant, “Bring me the bow that I just bought.”
Then, he said to Alvin, “To show my family’s hospitality, Alvin, please accept a gift from me.”
Alvin looked up and saw the servant bring him a box with a colorful retractable bow inside.
“This is a shooting bow made according to the standards of the Olympic Games,” Graves explained. “It is made of aerospace materials and according to the military standards. In fact, the specifications have far exceeded the Olympic standards. I don’t know if you like it.”
It was indeed a good bow. Alvin understood this with just a glance. Since he got the proficiency of cold weapons, his vision had been greatly improved.
“Thank you.” Alvin did not stand on ceremony. He took the colorful bow and thought for a moment before adding, “In the future, if I use this bow and make achievements, I will mention the origin of this bow.”
Upon hearing this, Graves laughed heartily. He raised his cup and wanted to have a drink with Alvin. However, there was no alcohol for breakfast. Instead, he gently patted Alvin’s shoulder.
Alvin knew what he had thought was right. For a person like Graves who did not lack money, fame was what he desperately wanted.
Alvin left this place in a sports car. A servant was specialized in doing this. Before he left, he was stopped by Camilla.
“This is my personal gift. I hope you and Aurelia can come often.” Camilla handed him an iron ring. “I found out that your archery method is Mongolian archery, so I hope this ring can protect your thumb.”
Mongolian archery used the thumb to draw the bow. Usually, the thumb would wear a ring to protect it.
Alvin took the ring. It was made of cold metal, but it was surprisingly light, thin, and tough. It was the best way to prevent the bowstring from hurting the hand.
According to Camilla, this was a personal gift from her. But Alvin thought about it and realized that the relationship between the two was not that good that they could exchange gifts.