Chapter 8

The next morning, Rillian Adore and Ri’en went to Fenri’s sleeping spot and knocked him out.

Afterwards, Drakkel went to the mine manager and told him that the Town Lord made him an offer that he wanted to accept and that Fenri was feeling unwell and couldn't mine for the day.

The mine manager sent someone to check and excused Fenri when his condition was confirmed. Then, he called for another of his people to verify the second piece of information.

After around four hours, Drakkel was called back from the cavern. Waiting in the pit for him was Enzo who seemed excited to be picking him up.

His look was as Ri’en described. He was of average height and had a weak build. Although he appeared around 40 years old, he didn't hold the confident gait of an elder, nor the stiff demeanor of a servant. Instead he rocked his legs back and forth in a somewhat relaxed manner.

When he met Drakkel’s gaze, a smile spread on his face. It was as if he had seen the love of his life.

Drakkel thought that if the mine manager wasn't there, the man might even have run up and attempted to embrace him.

Talking to Enzo, the mine manager asked, “So this is the man you're looking for?”

Enzo’s smile widened, “He is.”

The mine manager continued, “Then go ahead and take him.”

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Enzo gave him a nod, then bowed his head to Drakkel.

He gestured to the entrance of the cave. “Right this way, Sir.”

Drakkel nodded and Enzo made his way towards the exit with Drakkel following closely behind him.

When they arrived at the carriage, Enzo offered his hand to help Drakkel up. Drakkel felt uneasy about it, but he still had to play his part. He used Enzo's hand to lift himself onto the carriage and Enzo followed him in.

During the first few minutes of the carriage ride, Enzo only gazed happily at Drakkel. Drakkel had been looking out the window trying to ignore him when he finally spoke, “Congratulations on moving up, Sir.” He shook his head, “ I mean Young Lord. You might not be one yet, but with your looks and obvious intelligence, it won't be too long.”

Enzo leaned forward and placed a hand on top of Drakkel's. Drakkel had to exercise every restraint not to recoil in disgust.

Enzo continued, “If you ever need a servant to assist in your matters, I just wanted to let you know that I'm here.”

Drakkel forced himself to smile, but his lip still slightly twitched as he said, “Thank you. I will consider it.”

Looking pleased with himself, Enzo pulled away and returned to laying back in his seat. He stared out the window for a while before eventually going to sleep

At that time, Drakkel released the breath that he had been holding in.

The man’s presence was stifling.

He began to enter his cultivation state, thinking it would be best to be prepared to fight if necessary. He didn't want a repeat of what happened with Jin and Locin in Waterfall's end.

Throughout the rest of the carriage ride, he held this maintenance state up.

Eventually, they arrived at the Town Lord's manor.