Chapter X: Intelligence
"Little Sharylβ" The old dwarf's tone was filled with disappointment. Pen Γ fun Γ Pavilion www. ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ο½ γ ο½ο½ο½ο½
"Even if you don't want to tell me your boyfriend's secret... But you don't have to lie to my uncle, do you?" and..."
"Uh... I didn't lie to you," Sharyl quickly explained, "And Yu Ping is not my boyfriend, he is my guardian beast!"
"....And even if you make up a reason, you can make up at least a decent one, right?" the old dwarf ignored Sharyl's explanation and continued to sigh: "Humans are guardian beasts or something....today's three-year-olds don't believe in these anymore, do they?"
Saril also had a strange expression when she heard this....she didn't know how to explain it....because if someone told her that a certain race of 'summoned beasts' was human before she summoned Yu Ping....
She will only think that the other person is joking with her, or that the other person's brain is broken.
"Uncle Palu, my 'master' is not lying," Yu Ping saw that Shariel seemed to have nothing to say, and continued: "As for the reason why the Demon Scattering Blade doesn't work for me......I guess it's probably because of my 'physique'..."
"My body is completely unable to 'absorb' magic from the outside world....that is to say, I have no 'talent' to become a magic cultivator at all!"
"....really?" Palu seemed to think that the boy and girl in front of him were not joking with him, and confirmed with a serious look.
"Really," Yu Ping affirmed, "Regarding my situation....you can confirm it with any member of the Roland family who participated in Sharyl's summoning ceremony at that time....Of course, I can't guarantee that they won't tell the truth." β
"After all.......the second lady of the extremely talented family, the summoned natal guardian beast turned out to be a 'waste'," Yu Ping laughed self-deprecatingly, and continued: "I'm afraid it's not a glorious thing...."
Sharyl on the side didn't know what to say at the moment, so she could only silently pull Yu Ping's hand, indicating that she was by his side.
She has always known what some people in the family call Yu Ping.
However, she also knows that Yu Ping is definitely not the 'waste' in their mouths....one day, he will become a strong man.
A strong man strong enough for them to look up to.
"According to you... It's really possible...."After listening to Yu Ping's explanation, Palu said thoughtfully: "You may have some kind of 'restriction' in your body....it completely blocks your body and prevents the entry or outflow of magic power......but this is no longer my field of expertise..."
The old dwarf took a deep breath and continued, "Regardless of the truth of you, as a human, becoming little Sharyl's 'guardian beast'... But it is indeed possible to be a human being....or a living being, completely unable to absorb the magic of the outside world. β
"You can go to an old fellow in the Holy City named White Kane," Palu paused and continued, "he might help you in your situation. β
"Thank you for your information....if you have the chance," Yu Ping bowed to Palu and said, "I will definitely go back to visit that old gentleman." β
"So... Regarding the cost of this 'Demon Scattering Blade'..."Sharyl saw that Palu had believed Yu Ping's words and was about to pay out of his pocket, but was directly interrupted by the old dwarf.
"No need....you can just take it...."The old dwarf waved his hand and said with a smile, "This fake was originally my experimental work... I never thought at all that anyone would be able to smoothly use it as their own weapon. β
"How can that be done?" Sharyl suddenly became anxious when she heard this: "My father didn't teach me to be able to take other people's things for nothing!"
"Hehe... It's not for free," Palu said with a smile, "I said that I would pay enough for this lucky guy's 'secret'....Now, I think this 'secret' is worth just as much as the fake...."
Seeing that Sharyl seemed to have something to say, the old dwarf suddenly added.
"And I don't think you have enough money to pay for this 'Demon Scattering Blade'....although its value is far less than the genuine one that slumbers in the Holy City's arsenal, the specific value of the materials used to forge it....hehe. β
The old dwarf paused and continued: "In this Roland City, there are definitely no more than ten people who can afford to pay this 'reward'....Obviously, you are not included, and it is almost the same in exchange for your father. β
Shariel was speechless....I don't know what to do.
"Thank you for your kindness....I will never forget this kindness!" Yu Ping looked at Sharyl, who was standing in place at a loss, bowed to the old dwarf again, and then pulled her out of the shop.
"Wait a minute," Palu said, stopping the two who had turned to leave, "I'll get you a proper scabbard and belt... It's not free~"
"....Now, I owe Uncle Palu a favor again....how can I pay it back......"After leaving the old dwarf's blacksmith shop, Sharyl muttered to herself.
"....You're wrong," Yu Ping interrupted Sharyl's muttering and said, "I owe this favor to you... It's none of your business. β
"No kidding," Sharyl gave Yu Ping a rare look, and then said with a serious face, "You're my 'guardian beast'... The favor you owe for buying equipment... Of course it's mine!"
"Yes, yes~" Yu Ping responded with a smile: "You are the master, you have the final say~ but...."
"Huh?"
"That Uncle Palu is really a good man...", he sighed.
"Uncle Palu has taken good care of me since I was a child...."Sharyl also nodded in agreement: "Almost every time I buy equipment from him, he only charges me the price of materials......otherwise I can't afford to buy the magic costume in his store at all!
"You actually took advantage of so many people..."Yu Ping looked at Sharyl in surprise: "This is not like you I know..."
"Of course not!" Sharyl glanced at Yu Ping again and explained, "Every time I help Uncle Palu do something....such as helping him find some materials near Roland City, or helping to bring some special products from the Holy City when he goes to the academy... It's nowhere near as good as the deals he gives me, but I'm not one to get something for nothing!"
"I see...."Yu Ping nodded thoughtfully, and said to himself, "Then I might be able to do something to repay him..."
"Don't think about it so much...."Sharyl showed a smile that Yu Ping had never seen before, and said slowly to him who was a little stunned: "It's a good relaxation to take you out today... I'm going to take you around for a good time!"
Yu Ping looked at the flower-like smile of the girl in front of him and nodded dumbly.
After that, Shahril led Yu Ping to visit many places....including the huge fountain in the center of the city, the ornate statues, the famous restaurants, etc.
As the sun set, they returned to the Roland family's estate.
"The little couple who went out on a date is back~" At the door, they saw Moriel, who seemed to have been waiting for a long time.
"Big sister! It's all said...."Sharyl's face turned angry again, and she shouted at the smiling Moriel, but was interrupted by Moriel.
"Well~just kidding~" She said with a smile: "But....Second sister, you look so cute... Okay, okay~ Let's get down to business~"
Under Sharyl's annoyed gaze, Moriel put away her smile and handed Sharyl a piece of parchment in her hand.
"This is something you asked me to do~ We did it perfectly....how can you thank me~My lovely sister~" Moriel smiled again after Sharyl took the parchment.
"....Thank you, my sister," Sharyl said softly in a very strange tone, pretending to be delicate.
Yu Ping, who was watching beside her, suddenly felt goosebumps on her body.
"Eh, yes~ this can't be done... It's so quiet, I can't hear it..."Moriel deliberately turned her head, pretending not to hear Sharyl's previous thanks.
"Thank you~Xie~you~, beautiful~beautiful~Ke~love~yong~far~year~light~~sister~sister~big~people!" Sharyl already had a gritted tooth on her face, but the voice coming out of her mouth was extremely delicate.
So cute....
I don't know why Yu Ping's heart has this feeling.
"That's right~" Moriel nodded with satisfaction, and then said to the two: "Then I'll retire first... Don't bother the two of you~"
"Hoo ....." Sharyl took a deep breath, turned her head to Yu Ping and smiled, and then said slowly.
"You didn't see anything, you didn't hear anything....you understand?"
"Got it...."
Yu Ping suddenly felt that Shariel in her current state was so terrifying.....
"So... This is for you..."Sharyl handed the parchment in her hand to Yu Ping.
"What is this?" asked Yu Ping curiously as he took the parchment.
"Something that can increase your chances of winning tomorrow.," Sharyl said slowly, with a calm look on her face.
"The intel of the seven who are about to become your opponents, and ....."
She paused and continued.
"Their weakness!"