Chapter 174: Refusal

In front of the borrowing desk on the first floor of the Second Ring Road Public Library on Truth Island, Daddy York finished the work at hand, rechecked it, and after making sure that it was correct, he handed the key to Toby, a colleague who came to take over. Pen | fun | pavilion www. biquge。 info then picked up the "Maritime Trade Record" in his hand and walked to the rest and reading area on the other side.

Normally, after work, Daddy York would spend more than an hour reading in the library's reading area before rushing back to cook for Fili – or buy some ready-made food on the way back. Despite coming to the Isle of Truth, Daddy York's cooking skills have not improved, and most of the time he and Fili rely on various takeaways in the trade area.

"Old York, don't study here today, let's go to the Nightingale Tavern for a drink!" Seeing Old York's actions, Vader, who was off work at the same time, walked over and patted York's father on the shoulder, and said with a smile.

Unlike Daddy York, who has just been on the Isle of Truth for half a year, Vader is a serious 'native' of the Isle of Truth. Since he was a child, he relied on the merits of his father to enter the Island of Truth and began to study at the Truth Academy.

Unfortunately, Vader doesn't have the potential to become a spellcaster, and his qualifications aren't good in other respects. Despite the teachings of the Truth Academy, his thief level did not break through the eleventh level, and he really stepped into the silver level, and he could not graduate from the Truth Academy normally.

After nearly a decade of stumbling, failing many attempts, and finding that he did not have the courage to participate in the life-and-death struggle, Vader finally gave up his spiritual efforts and relied on the little remaining shadow of his father's generation to find a job in a public library, where he worked for more than 20 years, and was one of the oldest employees in the library.

Vader is a warm-hearted person, not bad-hearted, and although he is a little greedy, he is generally a relatively easy person to get along with. During this time with Daddy York's colleagues, the relationship was not bad.

"I want to finish the book first. If you're drinking, let's get back together on the weekend, I'll have a treat. Daddy York replied with a smile.

Although it is different from the concept of this colleague who has not worked hard all his life and lost his enterprising spirit early, Daddy York does not refuse to be friends with each other. even occasionally takes the initiative to give each other some small favors, such as inviting him to drink and chat with him on weekends.

These expenses are not worth mentioning for Daddy York, who has the support of Rason and is not short of money to spend, but it allows Daddy York to quickly straighten out the interpersonal relationships around him through Vader, a 'local household', and his work and life are much more comfortable.

However, although Daddy York values relationships, he will not easily disrupt his study plan because of these things. Especially after receiving the news that Luo Sheng had made earth-shattering achievements in Snow Dragon Pass, killed a strong enemy of the gold rank, and was about to obtain a fief, Daddy York spent a considerable part of his energy on learning and managing the knowledge related to the territory, wanting to share Luo Sheng's worries in the future. So for Vader's invitation, Daddy York declined without hesitation.

"Don't! I'm not pulling you to pay the bill this time, I'm in for a treat!" Hearing Daddy York's refusal, Vader didn't give up as before, but stepped forward and blocked Daddy York's footsteps, while patting his chest and saying.

In fact, if it were normal times, after Daddy York rejected him, Vader would not have been entangled anymore. Although Daddy York is an outsider and has just come to Truth Island, being able to work directly in the public library shows that Daddy York still has some connections. And although Vader has been on the Truth Island for decades, because he has never been able to break through the silver level, the contacts he has made are basically concentrated in the middle and lower levels, and he doesn't have much energy. It's okay to take advantage of a new colleague once in a while, but Vader doesn't have the guts to make an inch.

However, this time the situation was different, Vader had a task on his side, so even though he knew that it might cause displeasure to his colleagues, Vader still had to insist on his invitation.

"Oh, Vader, you're in for a treat, it's a rarity, but I really want to hurry up and study, so I'm not going this time. Daddy York looked Vader up and down, then shook his head and refused.

"To be honest, I really can't understand how you are so old at such an age, old York, why are you still like those young people, and you are all about studying! At our age, shouldn't we think about the matter of providing for the elderly? Put down your books and go for a drink. After being rejected again, Vader did not leave immediately, but chattered while accompanying Daddy York.

Unlike spellcasters, who grow older and stronger, warriors, whether warriors, thieves, rangers, hunters, or other professions that rely on fighting spirit, will decline in combat power as they get older. After all, one of the core components of the fighting spirit is the vitality of the professional. As the elder begins, the vitality of the fighters declines, and the fighting spirit and combat power naturally decline.

At this point, the fighters above the gold level are better, because some attributes have reached thirty points, involving some origins and laws, and aging is slower. However, after the age of forty, the decline of those below the gold rank, especially those below the silver rank, is very obvious. If you have suffered some serious injuries when you were young, the rate of aging is even more astonishing.

Therefore, generally speaking, those below the silver rank have basically begun to gradually retire after the age of forty. After the age of fifty, he is basically in a state of retirement. Daddy York is now nearly fifty years old, and he is still studying hard, which makes Vader, who has already given up his efforts, feel incredible.

"I'm different from Vader, you grew up on the Island of Truth, you don't lack any knowledge, and you're tired of reading books. I've been on the road for decades, and I haven't read many books at all, but now that I have the opportunity, of course, I have to enjoy it. Daddy York stopped, pointed to the dazzling array of books in the library, and said with a smile.

Although there is an element of politeness in these words, the six months in the Island of Truth have indeed opened the eyes of Daddy York. In this public library, which was mainly for the grassroots, Papa York found many books and knowledge that could be passed down as aristocratic heritage in other regions. In particular, all kinds of miscellaneous studies have greatly broadened Daddy York's horizons. So during this time, in addition to working and taking care of Fili, Daddy York spent the rest of his time learning new knowledge, and the level of diligence even exceeded that of many students in the Truth Academy.

"That's just as well. Hearing Daddy York's words, Vader nodded triumphantly. As someone who grew up on the Isle of Truth, Vader, like most people with similar experiences, naturally has a sense of superiority when it comes to people from other places. Especially in terms of knowledge, he is full of self-confidence. After all, in the entire continent of Ymir, it is extremely rare to have several libraries like the Isle of Truth, where people of different classes can read and study freely. And on the Island of Truth, as long as they are willing to study hard, no matter how stupid they are, they can be a scholar after they go out.

"But old York, the books you read are too biased, right? Most of these books seem to be related to territorial management, are you still going to leave the Island of Truth and become a lord in the future?"

"I don't have a chance to be a lord, but my son is about to become a lord, and I read these books to see if I can help him in the future. Daddy York replied with a smile, a look of pride on his face.

Originally, although Father York believed that with Luo Sheng's ability and talent, he would be able to obtain a knighthood and territory sooner or later in the future. But he never expected that in just half a year apart, Luo Sheng fulfilled his promise and obtained a real fief. Although the North Continent is desolate and the basic conditions are not good, the area of the territory is larger than that of the Cook Territory. This is already a satisfying result for Daddy York. So when mentioning this matter, Daddy York's heart was always full of pride that could not be concealed.

"Become a lord right away, that's really a young man!" Vader rolled his eyes slightly, and said with some meaning: "But if you build a new territory, the cost will be very terrifying, and you will also need support from many aspects, I'm afraid it will be difficult to bear it with your family in old York, right? Old York, do you want to help your son find a help?"

"Well, Vader invited me to drink today, just to talk about it, right? How are you going to help me find help?" Daddy York asked faintly after pulling Vidra into a corner.

"I can't hide it from you. After smiling slightly embarrassedly, Vader said a little timidly: "Actually, I am a messenger for others, and I have a good thing to look for you." ”

Although they are both at the pinnacle of the bronze rank, compared to Daddy York, who has experienced countless battles, Vader, a thief who has barely fought, is simply a rookie, and after Daddy York let go of his momentum, Vader was unconsciously a little frightened.

"What the hell is going on?" asked Daddy York, a little impatiently.

"Young Master Wright, the son of the director of the Warner Chamber of Commerce of the Golden Flame Chamber of Commerce, fell in love with Fili at first sight, and hoped to propose to you Old York through me. Vader cautiously explained.

"Wright, the little mage who has been pestering Firi, Firi doesn't like him, let him die of this heart. Daddy York frowned, refused in a stern tone, and walked out.

As a father who cares about his daughter, Daddy York is very familiar with Filip's social circle, so he is very clear about this Wright's impression in Fili's heart, so even with the big signboard of the director of the Golden Flame Chamber of Commerce, Daddy York still did not hesitate to reject the other party's proposal.

"Old York, don't be angry just yet. Wright's father, Warner, is a powerhouse at the pinnacle of silver, a director of the Golden Flame Chamber of Commerce, and a well-known name among His Excellency the Dragon Burner. If the two of you get married, it is equivalent to relying on the Golden Flame Chamber of Commerce, then your son's territory will be bright!" Vader hurriedly stepped forward, trying to hold Daddy York while trying to persuade him.

But before Vader could hold Daddy York's hand, a young man's figure suddenly appeared next to Daddy York, and at the same time, a violent and bloody aura surged from the teenager's body and pressed on Vader's body, making the soul of this thief who had not experienced the test of life and death tremble, and the whole person almost collapsed to the ground.

"Fili's marriage is up to her, so the others don't have to worry about it. ”