Chapter 115: The Main Affair

Chapter 115: The Main Affair

Of course, what Airael is feeling right now is purely subjective; the actual performance in battle may vary for various reasons.

The specific differences can be both good and bad, and it’s impossible to say for sure; it all depends on the situation at hand.

For example, even if an opponent’s strength is not on par with Airael’s, if they have a decent weapon and a high affinity for magical elements, Airael’s influence over them would significantly diminish.

Despite the great uncertainty, these aren’t the key concerns for Airael; the focus remains on her own improvement in strength.

Improving her own strength is the crucial part.

You can’t forge iron without a strong hammer; only by raising her own power can she increase her chances in combat.

However, Airael currently has no way to test her prowess.

Here, she lacks both an appropriate venue and a worthy opponent.

Only in battle can one truly assess their level of strength.

It’s also a moment to discover and work on her shortcomings.

This is a regret for Airael.

Suddenly, a flash of inspiration lit up in Airael’s mind.

Then, she smiled.

She had found both a venue and an opponent.

This place was Lanahl City.

And one renowned landmark in Lanahl City was the Tower of the Archmage.

It was also the objective that she and Axi came to seek previously.

As a sacred place for human mages, the Tower of the Archmage surely wasn’t lacking in both space and formidable mages.

Thus, she had found the perfect place and opponent to test her abilities.

Her next move was to challenge the Tower of the Archmage—no, it should be a friendly and amicable magical exchange.

Such magical exchanges were quite common based on the intel they had previously gathered.

The Tower of the Archmage warmly welcomed such interactions.

After all, it was beneficial for everyone involved.

Despite the Tower of the Archmage holding immense prestige among humans, and being a standout in magic, that doesn’t imply that other places lack remarkable human magical forces.

These other forces may not match the overall strength of the Tower, but they can outshine it in specific aspects.

They’re like specialized students, and interacting with the Tower can help them compensate for their weaknesses.

Meanwhile, the Tower can absorb their strengths, becoming ever more formidable.

Thus, everyone benefits from these magical exchanges.

While it seems like the Tower gains more, who could blame it for having a solid foundation?

As for Airael, in addition to testing her current strength, she was also keen on understanding human magic.

Just like the Tower of the Archmage does with other human magical forces.

Some magic from the Tower had distinct advantages for elves.

For instance, Airael had previously seen a particularly well-designed magic barrier at the Tower.

Having determined her next itinerary, Airael did not set off immediately.

Before that, it was better to resolve her identity issues first.

Although she had followed Axi into the Tower before, she was still essentially an illegal entrant.

It wouldn’t be good if someone found out.

As for who to seek to solve her identity problem, Airael already had someone in mind.

A day passed swiftly.

By the time Arthur returned to the inn, the sky had turned dark.

He had already eaten dinner outside, so he headed straight to his room upon returning.

Standing in front of his door, Arthur reached out and opened it.

The light was on inside the room.

The magical bulb was glowing softly, illuminating the room brightly.

Arthur was caught off guard by this situation.

Why was the light on?

“What are you doing standing there? Come in!”

At that moment, Airael stood up from the sofa inside and called out to Arthur.

Seeing Airael, Arthur had a sudden realization.

Oh, it’s Ailia waiting in the room!

With Ailia waiting for him, a smile appeared on Arthur’s face.

Seeing Arthur’s joyful expression, Airael rolled her eyes and said sarcastically, “If you don’t want to come in, then don’t!”

With that, Airael strode forward to close the door.

“Wait! I’m coming in!”

Arthur exclaimed, hurriedly rushing inside and shutting the door behind him.

Seeing this, Airael paused her movement and returned to the sofa.

Arthur sat down next to Airael.

He hadn’t expected to find Airael waiting in his room upon his return to the inn.

Although it was surprising, it made him quite happy.

After Arthur settled down, Airael initiated their conversation.

“Have you had dinner yet?”

“I already ate outside.”

“Good, then let’s get straight to the point.”

“Isn’t that a bit quick?”

Arthur was somewhat taken aback.

He hadn’t anticipated Ailia to be this eager.

However, thinking back, Ailia must have been waiting in the room for a while.

So, her urgency was quite understandable.

“Quick? I just don’t want to waste too much time.”

“Alright then, let’s get started!”

As she spoke, Arthur wrapped his arms around Airael and leaned down to kiss her lips.

Airael quickly pushed him away.

“What are you doing? Seriously, are you that eager?”

“Ailia, didn’t you say to get on with it?”

Arthur replied, puzzled and innocent.

Had he misunderstood?

Looking at Arthur, Airael angrily shouted, “You idiot! Is your mind only filled with those kinds of thoughts? I’m here waiting for you to discuss important matters, not for that!”

At that moment, Airael truly missed the aloof Axi from before.

At least he wouldn’t be this bothersome!

Always wanting to jump into those indescribable matters.

What a pervert!

“Oh, so you have something important to discuss! What’s the matter?”

Arthur said, feeling somewhat embarrassed.

Seeing this, Airael didn’t want to say much more and bluntly said, “I need an identity. Can you help me get one, like being a mercenary, just like you?”

“A mercenary identity is fine. Is there anything else?”

“Nothing else!”

Airael shook her head.

After saying that, she paused to consider whether to tell Arthur what she planned to do next.

After all, it was not a small matter.

Would it have any impact on him?

“Anything else?”

Arthur asked again, seeing Airael’s expression.

He could tell there was more on her mind.