He Who Sees From Afar

Nicolas immediately called and instructed his personal assistant to prepare the necessary money. From Jeanne, he knew that the price to be paid was fifty thousand Tia. However, just to be safe, he told his assistant to prepare one hundred thousand Tia.

Nicolas knew very well the habits of the majority of merchants out there. They always used every means to make more profit.

With Veronica in the hands of the seller of magical items, Nicolas had to think of the worst thing that would happen later.

He hoped the seller would not be as cunning as the merchants he usually encountered.

After giving orders to his assistant, Nicolas glanced at Jeanne who was bowing her head in guilt. Nicolas sighed softly, he actually understood Jeanne's actions. Even he himself might do the same thing.

Nicolas shook his head and looked at the black gloves worn by Jeanne.

"You said it's called Fire Glove?" Nicolas asked, somewhat curious.

Jeanne lifted her head and nodded weakly in agreement. Nicolas furrowed his brows and said, "While waiting for the money to come, show me the power of that magic weapon."

Jeanne was surprised, but now she was somewhat excited. At least her uncle himself also had an interest in the magical item she brought. The guilt in Jeanne's heart was slightly reduced, although she still admitted that what she had done was beyond normal reason.

Jeanne then explained the power of the Fire Glove as Cien had explained it to her.

As Nicolas listened to the explanation, he couldn't hide his amazement.

"Rank 10. This magic weapon may be compared to those made by renowned craftsmen," Nicolas said in admiration.

He then instructed Jeanne to activate the glove's powers. Nicolas did not hesitate to direct his nephew to use the four Mana Cores in the Fire Glove.

"If what the seller says is true, then its power would be equivalent to Rank 4, right? Attack this, [Ice Wall]."

Nicolas created a large ice wall that was five meters high and three meters wide. Despite being a nobleman, it didn't mean that he was pampered and lacked strength.

Nicolas was a Rank 6 Middle Class magician. He has powers that could make him a military commander.

Jeanne smiled widely and immediately activated the Mana Core in her left hand.

Four Mana Cores lit up, then a red magic circle with unknown characters appeared in the air, releasing a burst of fire towards the ice wall created by Nicolas.

Viscount Amary observed his ice wall melting and showing cracks in the middle. After the [Tongue of Fire] attack ended, he saw that the ice wall had shrunk to at least a third of its original size.

Of course, Jeanne's attack would not destroy the wall. Afterall, the ice wall was made to withstand attacks from a Rank 6 attack. But being able to melt the wall like this truly amazed Nicolas.

"From its power, this is truly equivalent to an attack by a Rank 4 Upper Class. Hehehe, if all ten Mana Cores were used, then an attack equivalent to Rank 10 would come out? Damn, the creator of this item is insane!"

Nicolas looked happy, he began to think that his nephew had just hit the jackpot!

Even Shiwa, who had been reluctant about the magical item because it required the exchange of her daughter's wellbeing, could not deny the power that Jeanne had brought with her.

However, even so, Shiwa still did not like the way Jeanne had to obtain the magical weapon.

At that moment, an assistant entered carrying ten bags, each containing ten thousand Tia. The assistant hurriedly came in, showing a worried expression to those who saw him.

"Is everything ready, Gary?" Nicolas asked his personal assistant.

Gary nodded, but the worried and serious expression on the assistant's face caused Nicolas to frown.

"What's wrong?"

"Sir, it seems that something has happened in the east of the city."

"What do you mean?"

Gary didn't beat around the bush and led Nicolas, Shiwa, and Jeanne to the front of the house. He showed them the sky in the east of Wynteria, which was now adorned with a large red magic circle.

"W-What is that?" Jeanne opened her mouth and widened her eyes, surprised to see such a large magic circle in the sky, "Terrorists?"

Nicolas scowled. "No. Didn't you get the Fire Glove from that direction?"

Jeanne nodded before realizing, "It can't be! The seller said that this magic weapon was the only one left!"

Nicolas paused for a moment, contemplating if his prediction was correct. If so, one of the worst-case scenarios he had imagined seemed to be happening.

Other parties wanted the Fire Glove, and since they couldn't obtain it from Jeanne, they intended to kidnap Veronica, who was in the hands of the seller.

Unfortunately for Nicolas and the other parties, they did not realize that the seller had the power to protect himself.

Nicolas grinned widely. "This seller is not an ordinary person. You said that the Fire Glove is the only one left, but of course, he meant the only one left for sale. He wouldn't sell something that could protect him from danger. As a magic item seller, he must be aware of that."

Nicolas then instructed his assistant to prepare a carriage for himself and his family. Knowing that a conflict had arisen, time was running out for him. He feared that, under pressure, the seller would take his daughter away.

***

About forty minutes later, Viscount Amary's group arrived at the place where Cien's stall was located.

From the carriage window, the Viscount could see the crowded visitors around the area. Even though the sun had set and was replaced by a crescent moon hanging in the sky, these visitors, Nicolas believed, came only to watch an interesting show.

Not just Nicolas, even Cien himself was somewhat stunned seeing more and more visitors come.

He was amazed at the bravery of these people who came just to watch, even though there was a large magic circle in the sky that threatened them.

"These people seem to be lacking entertainment…" murmured Cien, who didn't know whether to cry or laugh at the sight of these people coming to watch him.

"Maybe you misunderstand, Uncle," said Veronica, still playing with her doll. Every so often, Cien could see the little girl glancing around.

"What do you mean, misunderstand?"

"You must think they're daring to come here. But it's not because they're reckless, it's because they know the situation is already safe."

"...I don't understand what you mean," added Cien, tilting his head.

Veronica lifted her head, glanced around briefly, then looked directly at Cien.

"There are already many guards from the royal military around here. Knowing about the magic circle, I thought they would immediately question or attack you. But it seems I was wrong.

"With so many people around, but no guard stepping forward and just watching. That means there is someone else who has been watching this place. Someone much stronger than the magic circle above, and can protect everyone here at once."

Hearing Veronica's thoughts, Cien suddenly realized what might be happening right now.

"Ahh, I see… so, is he a Champion or a military General?"

Veronica shrugged, then went back to playing with her toy. "I don't know, but one thing is for sure, with this individual's presence, Uncle and Sis Jeanne's transaction will not be disturbed by any third party."

Veronica smiled mischievously, "They wouldn't dare to do it under the supervision of the strongest person in Huntara."