www.cmfu.com发布 Before the robber could open the bag to see what was inside, the innkeeper rushed over and handed the bag back to the Mage.
www.cmfu.com发布 "Dear Mage, please forgive these ignorant fools." The innkeeper quickly spoke with a flattering smile before the robbers could react.
www.cmfu.com发布 "You!..." The brute, clutching his still-bleeding wound, pointed at the innkeeper, "What do you think you're doing? Interfering with my business?"
www.cmfu.com发布 "You're choosing money over life! Daring to mess with a Mage! Don't you realize you're all as good as dead now?" The innkeeper was practically roaring, pointing a greasy finger at the robbers.
www.cmfu.com发布 "Please, noble Mage, spare them. I... I don't want to die either." The innkeeper's facial expressions changed faster than lightning in a clear sky, shifting expressions with the smallest twitch of his facial muscles.
www.cmfu.com发布 Lynch looked at the still puzzled robbers before him and the innkeeper who thought he knew everything. He shook his head slightly and took out a small box from his coat. Chapters fırst released on novel✶fire.net
www.cmfu.com发布 "Mix this in water and drink it, then disappear from my sight," the Mage said softly.
www.cmfu.com发布 The robbers exchanged glances with each other, not moving until they saw the innkeeper's frantic gesturing, and then reluctantly cleared a path.
www.cmfu.com发布 "Safe travels!" The innkeeper, smiling, saw off the Mage; his face then turned grim, and he quickly hurried behind the counter, took out the flask he usually used to dilute wine, and dropped the green pellet from the box into it.
www.cmfu.com发布 "What was that about? Why'd you let that guy go? He was definitely a big catch!"
www.cmfu.com发布 "You idiots! Haven't you ever heard stories about Mages? How did your moms raise you? If I hadn't gotten this antidote, you wouldn't even know how you died tomorrow!" The innkeeper said, eyeing the liquid in the cup slowly bubbling and turning greenish, "If he didn't poison or curse it, I'll give you this tavern!"
www.cmfu.com发布 The liquid in the cup boiled even more fiercely.
www.cmfu.com发布 Lynch re-entered the bustling market, where people spontaneously kept a distance around him. A small green snake slipped out from his collar.
www.cmfu.com发布 "That guy must've tasted awful, huh? I'll treat you to the Duke Mansion's red wine tonight," Lynch gently stroked the snake's head with his finger. The snake did not bite him; it quickly coiled around the Mage's index finger, hissing softly.
www.cmfu.com发布 "By the way, little snake, how long do you think it'll take for the green to fade from their bodies? Half a year or a whole year?" Lynch smiled as he continued to tease the snake, which quickly slithered back into the Mage's cloak.
www.cmfu.com发布 A low explosion came from the direction of the tavern, and a plume of green smoke rose from the windows and chimney. Several big men turned green stumbled out, coughing violently.
www.cmfu.com发布 "I should search Pinky again, see if there's anything else fun ..."
www.cmfu.com发布 Lynch muttered to himself as he slowly walked toward the Duke Mansion.