Chapter 273
Chapter 273: Climbing up step by step
After leaving the Babylon Academy of Magic and Force, Han Shuo went straight to Lawrence’s house. Together, they left for the barracks of the northern city guards.
Ossen City was divided into four sections, South, East, North and West. Each section had a big city gate and an independent army of guards responsible for maintaining law and order.
As they arrived at the city’s northern campgrounds, Lawrence opened his mouth to speak, “Although we’re ten days late, I think there’s no problem!”
What greeted the eyes was a grand castle wholly made of solid rocks. Several armored guards stood in front of the city gate, looking over the recruitment of ordinary civilians with strong physique. They were being examined before they could join the rookies.
Lawrence walked over to them with Han Shuo and said with authority, “He is an adept mage who’s just graduated from the Babylon Academy of Magic and Force. He’ll join your magic corps from now on.”
An officer was lying lazily on a chair, his mouth munching on the fruits on the plate. As soon as he heard Lawrence’s voice, he scrambled to his feet and put on a flattering smile, “Greetings to the young master Lawrence!”
Lawrence nodded and pointed at Han Shuo saying, “He’s my friend. He intends to join the magic corps of the city’s northern guard. We’ll proceed based on the formal procedures.”
“An adept mage!” The officer was shocked. His expression was much more respectful as he looked at Han Shuo, “May I see your certificate?”
There were three jobs in the Profound Continent: swordsman, knight, and mage. Swordsmen held the lowest status, knights were a little higher, and the rarest and highest were the mages.
“Well said, well said!” Boris laughed loudly again and spoke to the guiding officer, “Gilok, you help Bryan complete the procedures.”
“Lawrence, Bryan, come come, come to my room for a bit!” Boris waited for the two to step up the stairs before enthusiastically grabbing onto them, leading them straight to the biggest room on the third floor. All the guards respectfully saluted Boris along the way.
Boris’ hand was rough like an old tree bark’s. Han Shuo immediately understood from the sensation that he used heavy weaponry. Han Shuo had heard Lawrence mention that Boris was an earth rider.
Boris’ room was built in with big boulders, bright and spacious. There wasn’t any luxurious items, only some simple furniture. It seemed Boris wasn’t an extravagant person.
“All of you are dismissed. Don’t let anyone in for now!” Boris ordered upon reaching the doorstep. The two senior swordsmen withdrew themselves without a word and stood guard at a distance from the door.
When the three had settled down in the room, Boris went straight to the point, “Bryan, I’ll be frank on account of your relationship with Lawrence. Since you’ve come here, I’ll help you obtain the title of duke in the fastest way possible. Lawrence told me that you have endless potential and will definitely become a great assistant of his. I believe in his vision.”
“Thank you, Sir Count!” Han Shuo nodded slightly and smiled with gratitude.
“No need to be polite. Hehe, helping you is helping Lawrence, which is also helping myself. We’ll have you stay in the magic corps for now with no particular status. However, when you make a military achievement to the Northern Guard, plus your identity as a mage, I can help you apply for a noble title. From then on, your rank will gradually increased based on your contributions.” Boris looked at Han Shuo and slowly explained.
“Uncle Boris, for this period when Bryan is in the Northern Guard, the Viscount title will do just fine. The higher titles aren’t as easily acquired through the Northern Guard, I have my own plans!” Lawrence had long since made his plans about Han Shuo’s position. Considering the achievements and power of the Northern Guard, it might only be enough for Han Shuo to become a viscount here. Even Boris was only a count after all, it would be difficult to promote Han Shuo once more in the Northern Guard.
“Hehe, you little boy. Good, I just have something here, if you can do well Bryan, your credit will definitely be recognized. I can help you obtain a title faster then!” Boris rolled his eyes at Lawrence before telling Han Shuo with a smile.
His thoughts moved, Han Shuo was immediately interested, “What matter?”