Glen took the metallic "pen," an object with tiny holes at both ends.

"Although it appears to be a pen, it doesn't meet the effect I desired," Glen said with a hint of resignation.

These magic apprentices seem to be quite proficient in practical operations. Without clarifying the requirements, they act according to their own understanding.

Upon hearing this, Lucas scratched his head. "I thought this was what you meant."

"You were too hasty. The structure of this item is rather complex. I'll draw it out, and you need to listen carefully to the requirements," Glen said. He found a scrap of paper, took the quill pen, and began to draw the appearance and principle of a fountain pen from memory.

As he drew, he also explained the functions of each component.

Lucas was innately eager to learn and had an unwavering pursuit of truth. The fountain pen that Glen was explaining gave Lucas a sense of acquiring new knowledge.

After giving a general explanation, Lucas couldn't wait to find other materials and started casting magic again.

One by one, decent - looking fountain - pen components were fabricated. Glen attempted to assemble them, but there were problems with dimensions and such.

Lucas made fine - tuning during the assembly process, and finally, a finished product was completed.

Glen immediately fetched ink, dipped the nib of the fountain pen into the ink, sucked in enough ink, and wrote a few strokes on the paper.

"There's a bit of ink leakage, but it's usable," Glen said, quite satisfied. Holding the semi - finished product, he said to Lucas, "Thank you for your help, Lucas. This will bring great convenience to my study."

Lucas looked at the fountain pen, lost in thought. Hearing Glen's words, he smiled. "It's my pleasure. However, I believe in doing everything to the best of my ability. Leaves and the others will also use this. I think I should make it more perfect for them."

"Won't this delay your experiment?" Glen asked.

Lucas shook his head. "I can pause my experiment at any time. It won't be a problem."

"Then, wish you success," Glen said and then took his leave.

He still needed to finish his assignments.

...

In the main city of Batsey, within the Lauborne Manor.

Pernas, holding up her skirt, trotted along the corridor.

Her face was alight with excitement.

Ahead emerged Lady Aniya, who had just returned from a ball. There was a trace of weariness on her face.

Seeing her daughter running towards her, Lady Aniya greeted her with a smile.

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"Mother," Pernas stepped forward and gave her mother a hug. Then, releasing her, she said in a tone of delight, "Mother, just now I heard from the maid that the invading demons have been repelled. Can we go back now?"

Aniya was taken aback. Looking at her expectant daughter, she still uttered words that would disappoint her.

"I've heard about it at the ball. However, our home over there was unfortunately damaged by the demons. We can't leave for the time being. Otherwise, where would we live?"

Their house was in a town directly opposite Bayek across Dude. The three towns were precisely in a straight line.

Otherwise, Glen wouldn't have encountered their carriage when he was on his way home last time.

Since the town they lived in didn't have a school, Pernas had to go to the nearer town of Dude to study.

As for Bayek, passing by it, it looked like a desolate wilderness. Without someone's reminder, no one would know there was a town in it.

Without the protection of Bayek, the town where they had lived in peace was naturally devastated by the demons.

Upon hearing Lady Aniya's words, Pernas' smile vanished. "Then we can stay in an inn or buy a new house. I don't want to stay here any longer!"

"Endure it for a few more days. I'll purchase a new mansion there. But I heard that the finishing work is still going on there, and many knights are gathering there. It will be very inconvenient for us to go now," Lady Aniya persuaded gently.

"But I really can't stand it anymore! That scoundrel comes to harass me every few days! I feel like I'm going to collapse whenever I see him!"

The blonde noble lady covered her head and crouched down, sobbing.

Aniya's usually composed face softened completely. She also crouched down and comforted her, "My dear child, I won't let that annoying fly get anywhere near you. Hasn't Lauborne blocked him out every time he comes? He hasn't even seen you, has he?"

"But I'm scared even when I hear his voice. Even if I know he's outside, I feel uncomfortable..."

Hormit, the eldest son of the Punk family, would shout Pernas' name at the top of his voice and say some flattering words every time he was turned away by Lauborne with various excuses.

In this not - so - large manor, anyone within earshot could hear him.

Even the servants found that noble young master extremely repulsive, not to mention Pernas, who loathed him to the core.

As if on cue, Hormit's voice sounded outside, "I'm the eldest son of the Punk family! Hormit! How dare you stop me! Where's Lauborne? Tell him to come and see me at once! I'm here as a guest!"

The blonde noble lady let out a shriek and turned to run towards her room.

Lady Aniya stood up abruptly, her face as cold as frost.

Lauborne was still at a friend's banquet and hadn't returned. It was hard to tell if Hormit had deliberately chosen this time to come.

Outside the manor, several private soldiers in knight's armor who were guarding the gate were in a difficult position, blocking Hormit's way.

Hormit flew into a rage, not regarding these private soldiers as the servants of others at all. He kicked and punched at will.

"Hormit! What are you doing?!" A stern female voice came, interrupting the noble young master who was about to wave his hand again.

Hormit turned his head and saw Lady Aniya. He immediately put on a smile, took off his hat, and bowed like a gentleman.

"Lady Aniya, it's been a while. You're becoming more noble and beautiful," he said.

"Hormit, you should know that my daughter detests you. Why do you still come?" Lady Aniya demanded coldly with full authority.

Hormit actually felt a bit pressured. He swallowed hard. He had thought that with only two women at home this time, he should be able to see the girl who haunted his dreams, but it wasn't as easy as he had imagined.

"Well, my father had some business and took my third brother to the royal capital. I've been thinking at home about how to make Pernas forgive me. Finally, I came up with an idea and brought a gift. Lady, please give me a chance to see her!"

Hormit's face was full of apparent sincerity, but Aniya wasn't going to be deceived. Everyone knew how notorious he was.

"Enough. Everyone here, even a three - year - old child, knows what kind of person you are. Don't try to deceive me. Moreover, my daughter isn't here. She has gone to the banquet with Lauborne," Lady Aniya said.

After hearing Lady Aniya's words, Hormit smiled. "I don't believe that. Unless you let me in and have a look."

"No!" Lady Aniya refused sharply.

To her surprise, Hormit started shouting at the top of his voice.

"Pernas! My dear girl! Please come out and see me!"

Aniya's face turned red with anger.