Talent Test！
"Of course!"
Barton said proudly, his voice low, "If the information my father received is accurate, and it took Link a full ten minutes to activate the 'Summoning Stone,' then his talent is utterly pathetic. Even if he possesses strength, his level certainly won't be very high!"
"And I!"
At this point, Barton glanced at Link with confidence, declaring, "I am already a level 9 warrior apprentice. Dealing with him will be no problem at all!"
"Good!"
Upon hearing this, Holt clenched his teeth, then turned away and spat heavily on the ground!
"Bruno, I'm betting with you! I'll make you lose everything, and you'll be a beggar in your next life!!!"
"This… I…"
Bruno was momentarily stunned, suddenly feeling at a loss!
Because until now, he hadn't realized what was actually happening!
How did he end up betting his entire fortune with Holt so carelessly?
This is way too big of a gamble!
"Haha, words alone won't suffice; let's write a contract!"
At this moment, Link saw that Holt had agreed and quickly seized the opportunity to speak up!
"A contract? Of course!"
Holt nodded without hesitation, then took out some paper and a pen from his pocket, writing down the terms of the bet. He then stamped it with his family seal before handing it to Link.
Link followed suit, writing his own contract and handing it to Holt!
In the next moment, under the sympathetic gazes of Erin and Ron, both parties exchanged their contracts, and poor Holt was successfully led into a trap by Link…
"Very well!"
After receiving Link's contract, Holt let out a strange laugh and didn't forget to warn Bruno, "Bruno, I advise you not to pull any tricks, because before long, your Lawrence Manor will belong to the Quake family!"
"This idiot…"
Finally, Ron could no longer hold back and muttered a low curse!
You see, ever since he became Link's follower, he had become a genuine second-tier power!
He could even see what kind of person Holt's son, Barton, was!
A mere apprentice warrior dares to bet against our young master?
Isn't that courting death?
Link wouldn't even need to lift a finger; just summoning a "King of Bones" would be enough to make this fool lose his way!
Erin was equally speechless, but she quietly stood beside Link, not intervening.
After all, the nobility was already filled with intrigue and deception, and she had no prior acquaintance with Holt, so there was no need for her to wade into this murky water!
"Father, let's go!"
Link also put away the contract and pulled the dazed Bruno along, not even bothering to glance at Holt!
It wasn't until they turned and walked to the other side of the square that Bruno finally snapped out of his daze, unable to contain his shock as he asked, "Son, what on earth did you just do…"
"Father, do you trust me?"
Link replied with a smile, avoiding the question.
"Of course I trust you, but…"
Bruno wanted to say more, but Link waved his hand to interrupt!
"There's no 'buts.' Just wait to collect the 'Quake' family's manor!"
At that moment, a loud voice suddenly rang out from nearby!
"Silence, silence!"
The previously closed gates of the Imperial Academy of Magic swung open, revealing a dozen figures dressed in identical uniforms.
At the forefront stood an elderly man with white hair and a hunched back, leaning on a magic staff, who called out loudly, "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Gabri, the Chief Instructor of the Imperial Academy of Magic, and I am also the chief examiner for this entrance assessment!"
"Greetings, Lord Gabri!"
Upon hearing this, the crowd quickly saluted the old man, some nobles clearly already aware of his identity, showing no surprise.
Gabri nodded in acknowledgment and called out again, "Now, all candidates participating in the entrance assessment for the Imperial Academy of Magic, please follow me to the square to begin the talent test!"
As soon as he finished speaking, Gabri turned and walked toward the academy.
The other candidates followed suit, stepping forward in unison.
"Father, I'll go ahead!"
Link waved goodbye to Bruno and instructed Ron to take care of him, preparing to enter the academy with Erin.
"I'll go with you!"
Suddenly, Bruno called out from the side.
"Together?"
Link frowned, puzzled, and asked, "But you're not a participant. Can you go in?"
"Haha, don't worry. The Imperial Academy of Magic doesn't refuse outsiders from observing the assessment. Besides, I'm a noble, so I have the right to enter and watch your assessment process!" Bruno said confidently.
"Oh, I see!"
Link realized and, seeing that Bruno didn't want to leave, felt reluctant to drive him away. With no other choice, he nodded and said, "Then let's go in together!"