r18novel Chapter 54 He only has a little talent.
Chapter 54 He only has a little talent.
As the gate was pushed open, the amiable-looking Prince Maple Leaf appeared in the doorway. He smiled and said to Lin Wei, "I never expected that a master like you would appear in my Maple Leaf City. I still don't know your name."
"I can't accept the title of Master. Prince Maple Leaf, just call me Torbjörn," Lin Wei said neither humbly nor arrogantly, making up a name as he did so. He then activated his inner voice purple mask, his eyes showing a hint of wariness.
[Name: Lefu]
[Attitude: Pleasant and friendly]
[Inner monologue: ???]
Seeing that Prince Maple Leaf's attitude was unexpectedly good, Lin Wei's tense nerves relaxed, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
He was afraid that the prince was a two-faced person, so he might as well keep a low profile.
"Master Torbjörn, you may call me by my first name, my name is Lefu." Prince Maple Leaf sized up Lin Wei, his eyes full of admiration, and added, "Master is much younger than I imagined."
Lin Wei almost thought there was something wrong with his disguise technique. He scratched his head and laughed, "Just a little talent. Nothing special."
"Don't say that. A future master craftsman is destined to become famous on the continent." Prince Maple Leaf regarded Lin Wei as an equal, his eyes filled with anticipation.
Lin Wei thought to himself, "Master craftsman, I guess I just need to raise my forging skill by one level. It won't be difficult for me."
Prince Maple Leaf said generously, "Then I'll get straight to the point. I wonder if the master has any plans to stay in Maple Leaf City long-term? I can provide maximum support, whether it's taxes or land."
Lin Wei asked, "According to the rules, after I move in, I need to build a batch of weapons every now and then to help the city attract talent."
"Exactly. The compensation is absolutely generous."
"No problem. However, I have two conditions. First, I am a nomadic person and will not stay in Maple Leaf City for long, nor do I want many people to approach me. I can exclusively customize weapons for the Prince, but not for the rest. Second, I would like to exchange part of the reward with knight training resources," Lin Wei said calmly, his eyes firm.
This was the wording he had prepared in advance. As long as the Maple Leaf Prince had no intention of harming him, he could simply cooperate with him directly. There was no need to deal with too many people; the more people he contacted, the greater the risk.
With the Rubik's Cube at his disposal, he only needed to focus on steady practice, prioritizing stability above all else.
After a moment's thought, Prince Maple Leaf smiled and said, "Of course. If I can have an exclusive collaboration with the master, then I'll be the one who benefits."
He could sense that the master in front of him was not simple, and he seemed to be a low-key person.
Otherwise, why would there have been no prior information?
"As for cultivation resources, I still have some of the common ones," Prince Maple Leaf said with a wry smile, shaking his head helplessly. "There are many new knights now, and resources are hard to find. I don't want to skimp on my subordinates, so my cultivation resources are not plentiful. I do have quite a bit of gold coins, though."
Lin Wei was surprised by the Maple Leaf Prince's candor and raised his eyebrows slightly.
Lin Wei smiled faintly, his gaze falling on Prince Maple Leaf, and said with a smile, "I wonder if the Dewdrop Water is still in Your Highness's possession."
"Master, you need this? It's useless for cultivation, it's a material that wizards need." Prince Maple Leaf raised his eyebrows slightly, a look of surprise on his face. He could naturally tell that Lin Wei was a standard knight, but he didn't seek potions, but instead wanted dew water that was of no help to cultivation.
"I'd like to study it," Lin Wei replied calmly, his eyes firm. He was just one step away from mastering the technique with this condensed dew, and his heart was filled with anticipation.
"As for research... I have half left, which I've given to the master." Prince Maple Leaf waved his hand and laughed heartily. He stood there with his upright posture. "I'm not afraid of the master laughing at me, but I haven't figured out this condensed dew. It's colorless and odorless, and I feel that it's no different from ordinary dew. If the wizard's materials are not properly understood, they are completely useless to us knights."
"Your Highness is indeed a straightforward person. In that case, I wish us a pleasant cooperation. I will make several batches of custom-made equipment for Your Highness in exchange, but you will need to provide the materials yourself." Lin Wei was overjoyed, his face beaming with smiles. It was so easy to get along with this Maple Leaf Prince. If it weren't for the presence of the Heartfelt Purple Face, Lin Wei would have been afraid that the prince would set him up. He secretly rejoiced.
"That's natural." Prince Maple Leaf was equally satisfied. He nodded slightly and added, "However, I suggest that you don't spend too much time on this condensed water. Wizarding things are still too mysterious. When I was young, I also liked to collect and study wizarding things, which wasted a lot of my years." After saying that, he sighed softly, with a hint of emotion in his eyes.
"Apart from that fat Blood Frog, his magic lamp is quite extraordinary, making him a fortune."
"Are you talking about Prince Blood Frog? The Magic Lamp?" Lin Wei leaned forward and asked hastily, his eyes revealing his eagerness. Prince Swan and Prince Blood Frog were Lin Wei's number one enemies, and they had weighed on his mind for many years.
"Exactly, his magic lamp can find people by using objects. When anyone has a subordinate who has died unexpectedly and wants to search for them, they are bound to be ripped off by him." Prince Maple Leaf said slowly, his brows slightly furrowed.
"No wonder..." Lin Wei suddenly realized, slapping his thigh. He had finally found the answer that had been locked onto for so many years. The culprit was this magic lamp. But it was a good thing. He wished it were his own. Maybe he could find more clues about wizards. Lin Wei felt a little itchy, and his eyes gleamed with greed.
"Then I won't disturb you any longer, Master. There are still many plague and zombie issues in the territory that I need to arrange and deal with. The first batch of customized weapons is mainly ranged weapons, thank you for your trouble. I will send someone to deliver the Dew Water." Prince Maple Leaf cupped his hands, his face showing apology.
"No problem," Lin Wei replied with a smile.
Lin Wei saw Prince Maple Leaf off, watching the prince's departing figure, and sighed inwardly, "This plague and zombies are still a threat. I didn't expect even the prince would have a headache. There's more to it than meets the eye, but it's none of my business now. I just need to become stronger and follow in the footsteps of the wizards. Even the worst wizard can live for a thousand years, much longer than a knight." He stood at the door, his eyes resolute, his heart filled with anticipation for the future.
Lin Wei knew that he was on a different path than most people, so he clenched his fists and secretly encouraged himself.
"I'll continue forging for a while. I'll go to Maple Forest to retrieve the item in a while. After that, it should be safe," Lin Wei muttered to himself, turning and returning to the house.
After resting for a few days, Lin Wei received the Dew Water from a man who appeared to be a steward. The steward bowed slightly and respectfully handed it over with both hands, along with a land deed for a secluded little castle.