The first day of school came as scheduled a week later. As freshmen, the nineteen people were each assigned to different combat academies. No one cared about why Boom disappeared, just like people didn't care if there was an extra one on the street.
Wild dogs, or one suddenly missing.
After the hustle and bustle of the New Year and the gatherings of various ethnic groups, Aogu City has returned to peace again. The nobles are still worried about dressing up all day long, the poor are still in danger, and the criminals are still peeping at passers-by.
Tata, as the true master of the black market, is standing in the largest and most luxurious courtyard in the black market at the moment. As a mid-level magician, he did not choose to become a noble, but lived a carefree life as a civilian.
Days.
I saw him bathing in the morning light, the mage robe embroidered with gold patterns on his body was clean and straight, and the top of the staff on his waist was embedded with a huge wind magic crystal.
No matter how busy he is every day, he still has to find time to practice. This is a habit he has developed over the years, and it is the capital of his disdain for the black market. Because he knows very well that this position will be replaced by a stronger person at any time, and the consequences of being replaced.
There is only death.
"Master, there is a deal tonight, and I want you to handle it personally." The old slave who appeared at some unknown time bowed his waist, his brows filled with awe and humility.
"I know, it's nothing. I'll go shopping today. Aogu City has been really chaotic recently." Tata was not surprised at all when he heard this, because he has been in business for many years and understands that the less you know about some things, the better.<
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Not long after, the owner of the black market slowly opened the door and wandered leisurely in the black market, like a wild beast patrolling his territory.
As a commoner, although he was lucky enough to become a magician at a young age, he never liked and was not used to the hypocrisy of nobles.
He has no interest in becoming the pinnacle of power. He only wants his parents, wife and children to have enough food and clothing. Such behavior has become synonymous with lack of ambition in the eyes of many people, but only he knows that living is the last word. Although the lion's butt is a precious part of the lion's body, it is just a butt. No matter how noble it is, it will always be accompanied by filth. Even if a free mouse is despised and despised by everyone, it is better than being content with the situation.
Tata is very satisfied with her current life, and can even be said to be extremely satisfied. Her parents are in good health, her wife is virtuous and gentle, and her children are smart and lovely.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but smile while walking in the black market. He didn't envy King Ogu who was not far away, because he was also a king.
The arrival of the warm moon also heralds the official end of the bleak winter. This year, his son entered the Imperial College as a civilian.
The descendants who inherited his excellent blood naturally became magicians without any surprise. With the support of countless magic crystals, their qualifications have even surpassed his own.
Time gradually came to noon, and Tata also completed his inspection of the black market. Sitting in a familiar tavern, he enjoyed the compliments of the boss while eating roast pork.
In the afternoon, he came to the Imperial College again. During the conversation with his son, he also learned that everything was going well with him. But before leaving, he still handed over the prepared money bag to him.
He does not expect his son to gain friendship here, but he also does not want to see him being bullied. He has so many gold coins that anything that can be settled with money is not a problem.
Tata stood by the familiar magic fountain and watched her son gradually walk away. The figure looked like what he once looked like. But he did not have such a rich father back then.
Turning around and leaving, Tata withdrew his gaze and walked in the direction of the black market again. That is his current home, and that is the starting point of all hope.
After dinner, Tata put a wooden box into a storage bag, hugged and kissed his wife, and quickly melted into the darkness. Delivery and payment were simple and clear, no need to say anything.
The agreed place was in a wooden house in a slum area. Tata was not surprised by this, because he had been to even the most outrageous places, such as a cowshed or the toilet of a monastery.
Dong Dong Dong, Dong Dong! Three long and two short signals sounded on time. Tata tightened the wand in his hand, and after casting a defensive spell on himself, he stood up and opened the door.
I saw a man whose face was hidden under a hood walking in quietly. The giant sword behind him shone with cold light, and his exposed skin was full of knife marks.
"Have you brought anything?" The man paused and then asked. His voice was as rich as a bell, and it was difficult to conceal the aura of a master.
"One crystal coin!" Tata did not take the wooden box out of the storage bag, but smiled and stretched out his hand, indicating that the other party should pay first.
A moment later, the man left with the wooden box covered with seals, and Tata also put the crystal coins into his arms. It was already late at night.
From beginning to end, he never said a word of nonsense to the other party, because a transaction is a transaction, goods are goods, and money is money. As a black market master, he knows this well.
After finishing his business, Tata walked alone in the royal city. Sometimes he bought some accessories that his little daughter liked, and sometimes he stopped to watch the fights between drunken men.
However, the man with the giant sword had already arrived at the palace and was standing in a certain room. The wooden box was being touched by a pair of jade hands, and the brilliance of the huge gems between his fingers was flowing.
"Go back and tell my brother Grylls not to make any changes recently." The woman is Isabella, the wife of the current King of Ogu and the sister of the owner of the Principality of Cisse.
The man with the giant sword turned around and walked away after hearing the words. He didn't make any sound from the beginning to the end, as if he was mute. Under the moonlight, his figure gradually turned into a flash of lightning and disappeared in an instant.
At this time, Tata finally returned to the black market. The appearance of his large and small packages looked very funny, but no one dared to laugh at it.
"Isn't this the little girl Rikka from the transit station? Why are you in the mood to hang out tonight? Aren't you afraid of being scolded by your brother?" Tata looked up at Rikka who was approaching and asked jokingly.
"Oh, isn't Uncle Tata also taking a walk? He's eating Dora tonight, so he just came out to eat." Seeing the other party stop, Rikka hurriedly hid the two magic crystals he had just obtained in his sleeves.
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"Stop giving me that playful smile and go home as soon as possible! Your brother is also a weirdo. He stays at home all day and leaves everything to a child." Tata threw a pack of honey candies to Rikka.
Walked forward again. After catching the bag of candy, Rikka still stood there until the other party's figure disappeared.
After returning home, Tata first visited his parents, and then had dinner with his wife and daughter. During the dinner, he talked about his son's current situation, which made them sigh.
The black market can always survive in Augu City because, firstly, Tata never defaults on its monthly tribute of gold coins, and secondly, there are nobles behind many of the shops.
Tata's positioning for itself is very simple. On the surface, it is a black market owner, but in fact it is just a watchdog for the nobles, and it is also the kind of free-ranging dog with no status.
But he was very satisfied with this, because some people live for power and status, some people live to avoid starving to death, and some people live in the hope of living a long life.
This is a sadness buried deep in the bones, and at the same time it is also a kind of compromise. Although the scenery is cool for a while, the consequences are often the loss of the body and the dislocation of the family.
Therefore, his choice is not surprising, just like Boom quitting the Imperial Academy, just like those exhausted mercenaries, and just like King Ogu who just lost his son.