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Chapter 30.2: It Was Warm in the City That Year (4)

“. . .Don’t be surprised. It’s a question even a three-year-old could anticipate. I usually don’t answer such questions.”



“Is it related to the secret of magic?”



“No. The more mysterious, the more gold I can receive. The nobles think I can summon thunder and lightning and cause floods. At least they think I can do about a tenth of that. But what I can do is. . .”



Suetlg ran his hand over the basin, and the water inside began to boil.



“Is this a magic to boil water?”



“. . .Do you call opening your mouth and making a sound magic? This is just preparation. I know a bit about controlling water after listening to the river’s secrets. Water can tell you a lot. Let’s see. . . Is there someone whose news you’re curious about? Someone you haven’t heard from in a while?”



“. . . . . .”



This time, Johan was lost in thought. The only people he was curious about were his family members, the half-brothers he left behind.



“If you’ve chosen a person, put your hand in the water and think about them.”



‘It’s good that I don’t have to speak,’ Johan thought to himself as he dipped his hand into the water. It was boiling, but not hot. The water created ripples and changed its shape. Suetlg squinted his eyes, trying to read the patterns.



“Let’s see. . . a quiet, secluded place. . . silence. . . a symbol of the sun. . . I see. Perhaps they’ve entered a monastery? It seems like they’re staying in one.”



If they had successfully taken refuge in a church, a priest might have sent them to the monastery. Johan was beginning to believe this.



“I’m not sure about that.”



“Hmm. Anyway, this is all I can read. And don’t rely too much on this. As I said, water is fickle.”



After clearing the basin, Suetlg said,



“As you’ve seen, I can read the present and future in water and purify tainted water. With enough preparation, I might even be able to make it rain occasionally.”



“Isn’t there anything more powerful?”



Suetlg seemed slightly offended.N♡vεlB¡n: Where Every Word Sparks Wonder.



“Isn’t this powerful enough? You’re only focused on the visible, like a true knight. I understand what you mean. Creating fire, rolling stones, breaking walls━that’s not my specialty, and those who research such secrets can’t do it easily.”



“I’m sorry if I offended you. I was just curious how you would confront an enemy.”





“Then let’s play another game.”



“. . .Ah, yes. How many points should I give you?”



“. . . . . .”



Suetlg, blushing, pondered for a moment.



“Just. . . give me two points.”



“Two points will be enough?”



“. . .Three points.”



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As Iaon appeared, a staff member rushed over to inform him that Johan and Suetlg were waiting. Surprised, Iaon asked,



“Why didn’t you report this immediately?”



“I-I’m sorry. Both of them insisted not to tell you. . .”



Suetlg might be eccentric, but Johan too? Shaking his head, Iaon said,



“From now on, it would be better to prioritize the company’s interest first. What are you planning to do by exploiting their kindness?”



“Ah. . .!”



Iaon clicked his tongue and quickly walked away. Johan might be unknown, but Suetlg was an odd old man who would wait for him to arrive and then throw a tantrum.



“. . .???”



“I-I’m going to back down.”



“You have already backed down three times.”



“I swear on the Ipaël River, this is the last time!”



“Doesn’t it anger the Ipaël River to use it like that?”




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