276 Taking Care of Something (1/2)

”What… What do you want to do!?” The young Great Mage became even paler as he looked at Xiuban's dark red face, which seemed very sinister to him. It was even more so after Xiuban laughed evilly while caressing his hammer, looking more and more perverted.

”What am I doing? Hehehehe…” Xiuban was already immersed in the pleasure of discovering such a powerful weapon. He couldn't stop giggling, and when the young Great Mage noticed his eerie smile, he almost peed his pants on the spot.

”D-Don't… Don't…” The young Great Mage took a few steps back, his eyes filled with fear as he retreated. ”Don't come over…”

”Hehehehe…” Xiuban slowly walked closer to the Great Mage while holding his hammer.

This was an extremely strange scene.

And fortunately for Xiuban, William hadn't held much importance in the Merlin Family before. He was only one of the stronger members of the younger generation that couldn't participate in the succession fight, so usually, no one would visit his courtyard. Otherwise, they would catch Xiuban in the act.

Ten warriors on the ground, a Great Mage and a Beastman on the side, one retreating step by step, the other advancing step by step. The atmosphere in the courtyard was very weird.

Fortunately...

Someone was there to save the young Great Mage.

William had returned.

”What's going on?” William's face sank when he discovered that someone had broken the door to his courtyard.

But… He soon saw that strange scene...

One retreating while stuttering threats, one advancing while giggling, it looked quite comical. William even forgot about his door and crossed his arms over his chest as he calmly watched.

”William, you, you… You dare shelter a Dark Flame Beastman! I'll report you to the Elder Council!” Seeing William, that young Great Mage shouted as if he was grasping at his last straw.

But the way he shouted was a bit wrong...

William originally wanted to stop Xiuban, but when he heard that shout, he swallowed his words and instead sneered, ”Report me if you can.”

”You…” The young Great Mage's expression became unsightly.

Although William wasn't as important as Aube or Ross, he was still a direct descendant of the Merlin Family. Sheltering a Dark Flame Beastman might send most people into prison for a few years, but the Merlin Family's descendants would at most be reprimanded. So what if he told the Elder Council?

His own situation was a lot more troublesome.

'That damned Dark Flame Beastman keeps approaching with its creepy smile while fondling that weapon, I'll be seriously injured if it touches me!'

”William, if… if you do this, Ross won't let you off!” The young Great Mage was panicking. He thought that by using his backer, he would be able to escape this situation.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as the young Great Mage imagined.

”Haha, Ross…” The name which held boundless respect in that Great Mage's heart was only worth a sneer in front of William.

William might have been afraid of the consequences in the past...

After all, he was one of the most talented geniuses of the Merlin Family. His strength and talent exceeded that of Aube and Leon, but because he was born in a side branch, he had only been suppressed by Aube.

Unfortunately for this young Great Mage, William was no longer the same.

Remaining in Thousand Sails City for half a year had let William reach a whole new level. William saw a 9th Rank Great Mage suppress an Archmage, so how could he care about Ross?

Moreover, William had acquired the Soul Inheritance from that damaged crest. He was completely reborn and had stepped in the High Mage realm. His future was boundless. Using Ross' name to pressure him was a wrong move.

”William, you seem a lot bolder after half a year…”

At this time, another group entered.

The one in the lead was a seemingly thirty-year-old man that looked quite carefree. Although there was a long scar on his face, it didn't make him ugly, but instead increased his charisma. As he stood there, whether it was the fallen Great Swordsmen, the retreating Great Mage, the pervert Beastman, or the reborn William, they all looked at him.

He gave the feeling of always being the center of attention.