Chapter 203 - Kevin
The three of them took a break at Blackhills Town, and hired a carriage there. By the time they had returned to Alanna, it was already in the afternoon on the second day. During this long journey, Argus said everything.
The situation was similar to Lin Li’s conjecture. The reason as to why Argus became his opponent was all because of Matthias’ actions. It had not been suggested by Wilhelm, nor did it have any support from anyone within the family. It was purely because he could not let it go and wanted his life.
This result made Lin Li somewhat more relaxed.
At least, judging from their talk just now, the Marathon Family was not preparing to do anything against him. If it was only Matthias, there was no need to worry, because this fella was too stupid. He made such a mess out of an assassination plan. If it weren’t because Argus had been lucky and caught him in the cave trying to gather black lotus, why would the journey thereafter have become so dangerous?
Now, he had four black lotus on hand, and the power of an archmage. If Matthias were to act against him, he would have to ask a legendary-mage for help…
Yet, after the talk, Argus also confirmed one thing. Wilhelm was indeed angry. This was the only thing that made Lin Li somewhat worried.
Wilhelm’s attitude also signified the attitude of the Marathon Family. Just a single Matthias would not amount to anything. From Lin Li’s perspective, he was just an useless blockhead at the very most. If he wanted to go against Lin Li, he would have to mature more. On the flip side, if it was the whole Marathon Family, then it would spell trouble. The power of the Marathon Family was too immense. Even if Lin Li was protected by the Guild of Magic, they would still have a chance…
“I don’t think so…” Mason thought about it; what he said next was far beyond Lin Li’s expectations. “I’ve heard the old man say that it was somebody young. Like, in the twenties or thirties…”
“Twenties or thirties?”
“Yes!” Mason thought for a long before he remembered. “He’s called Kevin! Yes, yes, yes… It’s Kevin!”
“Where is he?” Lin Li had a shock.
“I’m not too sure. Why don’t you ask the old man, he might know a thing or two.”
“Yes, I will go find him right now!” Once he’d heard that Kevin had actually came to Alanna, Lin Li immediately could not sit still. He did not care about the exhaustion from the trip. After he hurriedly settled down Sean, he rushed over to search for Kevin.
Lin Li jogged over to the guild hall, went through the long corridor, and was knocking on Macklin’s door before long.
“Come in.”
Lin Li gently pushed open the door, and immediately saw the sheepish face of Macklin.
“Mr. Macklin, I’ve heard somebody was looking for me.” After Lin Li entered the room, he did not bother being polite, and went straight to the point.
“Yes.” Macklin nodded. “Two days ago, a mage called Kevin came looking for you. He said he was Gerian’s nephew, coming from Jarrosus.”
“He… Where is he now?”
“He is at the guild’s guest room. I’ll get somebody to bring you there in a while.”
“No need, I’ll go over myself.” Lin Li shook his head and rejected Macklin’s kind intentions. As of now, he could not even wait for a single minute, much less “a while”.
Lin Li clearly remembered that before he’d left, Kevin had always been garrisoned at the Demon Fall Valley. For the Jarrosus Guild of Magic, the Demon Fall Valley was their lifeline. It was the root of the Jarrosus Guild of Magic. If it was not because something big had happened, why would Kevin come over to Alanna to look for him? And if he came to Alanna, who would be defending the Demon Fall Valley? Could it be that Gerian went over…
Something must have happened at Jarrosus, and it’s not something ordinary!
“Felic, wait…” Lin Li had just stood up when he got stopped by Macklin. “I have something to discuss with you…”