Chess Mage of Faerûn

Chapter 111 Return of the property to its original owner
Zhang Yuan recognized Eganon from among the drinkers almost instantly.

There's no way you wouldn't recognize him. Although his fashion sense improved slightly after losing that magic cloak, his beer belly, which looked like he was ten months pregnant, didn't shrink at all.

This behemoth, standing seven feet tall with a seven-foot waist, drank with such gusto that it was truly astonishing. The wine glass in his hand, with a capacity of at least seven or eight hundred milliliters, was poured into his mouth like water, without needing a second sip.

Looking at the dozen or so empty glasses on the table, most of them were probably left over from Eganon's heavy drinking.

Despite his high alcohol tolerance, he was still just a mortal. He would get drunk if he drank too much. Although Eganon was not completely drunk, his round face, which was already flushed, and his nose, which was swollen and red like a strawberry, reflected the true state of his body.

Zhang Yuan didn't look around much. He quickly walked to the counter, asked the bartender for a glass of Golden Sands wine and a grilled steak, and then took his wine glass to an empty table near Eganon. He sipped the Golden Sands wine, which he hadn't tasted in a long time, while keeping an eye on what was happening at Eganon.

Before long, the grilled steak was served. The steak, which was placed on a large earthenware plate, was quite substantial, about the size of two adult palms and nearly two fingers thick. The surface was charred from grilling, and the aroma of the oozing fat mixed with spices wafted out along with the freshly baked heat.

With some anticipation, I picked up the knife and cut open the brown surface, finally revealing the flesh inside, which was slightly pink and even had a few traces of blood.

I enthusiastically cut off a small piece, dipped it in the accompanying black pepper sauce, and swallowed it in one bite. I pursed my lips and chewed slowly, letting the fresh, spicy juices burst in my mouth. Occasionally, I'd have some of the accompanying vegetable salad, or slice open the potatoes and spread yogurt sauce on them... hmmm~
If there was anything Zhang Yuan was most dissatisfied with during his time in the mage tower, it would definitely be the food.

Although he didn't have to cook for himself, every meal was prepared by a special golem, and you can imagine how bad it tasted. For six whole months, Zhang Yuan was desperately reminiscing about his time studying at the Arm of Friendship, and tears of nostalgia streamed down his face.

I did consider cooking for myself, but there are priorities. At that time, there were countless things to learn and train, and I simply didn't have the time to deal with these trivial matters in life.

Now that he could finally enjoy the delicious food again, Zhang Yuan ate with great gusto, devouring everything in sight, like a whirlwind or a hungry tiger descending a mountain.

Good heavens, several guests nearby, including Eganon, were stunned. This guy dressed in a mage's robe, looking like a wizard, was eating no better than a refugee.

As for Eganon, in his drunken stupor, he seemed to think he had seen a cannibal.

A large steak, three big round potatoes, a bowl of vegetable salad, and a glass of gin were all devoured by someone in no time.

With his good physique and even better appetite, Zhang Yuan finally got a temporary fullness. This was just the beginning. He was determined to eat his way through every hotel and inn, vowing to make up for the time he had endured.

Looking up, the person belatedly realized that the people around him were staring at him in surprise.

He didn't think much of it, wiped his mouth, and left the hotel.

He wasn't trying to run away out of embarrassment; such glances were nothing more than a tickle to Zhang Yuan now.

After leaving the hotel, Zhang Yuan went to a corner of the yard behind the inn where miscellaneous items were stored, and took advantage of the fact that no one was around to begin chanting the spell he had already prepared.

“Scio, Didici, Pecto (I know, for I have pondered with my heart)”

Arcane Vision (Third Ring Prophecy)

As soon as he discovered the other party, Zhang Yuan left a secret mark on Ejin's clothes. The magical aura emitted by the mark, which could only be seen by the caster, was almost impossible to hide under the enhancement of arcane vision. At least, it was something that an ordinary person like Ejin could not do.

In Zhang Yuan's vision, the aura representing his own mark appeared in a way that transcended material barriers, allowing him to clearly see the other person's location even through a wall.

After a short while, Ejin walked out unsteadily, accompanied by the magical light, followed by his two friends.

Zhang Yuan wasn't in a hurry to follow. He strolled leisurely through the streets of Belgost, as if he had just eaten and drunk his fill and was taking a walk, observing the movements of his arcane mark from afar.

When he finally wandered to the vicinity of the mark, he saw a two-story house in front of him. The house was clean and showed no signs of age or damage. The house was surrounded by a circle of green space with some shrubs and scattered flowers. The outermost edge was a fence, enclosing everything within it.

This house is not bad. Zhang Yuan couldn't help but feel a little envious. In his previous and subsequent lives, Zhang Yuan had always lived in rented rooms or under the roof of others, and he still did not own any real estate.

Before, it was because he was poor and couldn't afford it, but now Zhang Yuan has the money, but his desire for a stable life has faded.

Anyway, if things really don't work out, I can always go back to Gaolibao. I can make do with the free dorms there, someone comforted themselves.

Since the other party has already entered my room, it's not appropriate to just barge in, but there are ways to deal with this situation.

With a light snap of his fingers, a snow-white figure appeared before his eyes, and the little creature leaped onto him with a flutter.

Zhang Yuan quickly caught the little guy in both hands, cradling it in his arms and gently combing its fur.

Shirley seemed to thoroughly enjoy her master's affection, her eyes narrowed into slits, and she would occasionally wag her little tail and pat Zhang Yuan's arm to show her delight.

Yes, it's time for my magical ferret to step in again. What goes around comes around.

He took out the neatly folded Echinon cloak from the blue bag given to him by Tyrandeur, rolled it up, and had Sherry hold it in her mouth. Then he gestured for the little guy to hide in a bush.

Then he walked to a corner of the green space to the left of the house, dug a small hole with a bamboo cane, threw in eight gold coins, and then filled the hole back in.

He retreated to the outside of the fence, picked up a pebble, chuckled, and threw it forcefully into the first-floor window.
Pong!
A furious roar came from inside the room.

"Damn it, which damned wild monkey dared to smash old Eganon's window again?"

Upon hearing the sound, Zhang Yuan chuckled and hid himself not far from the pit where the gold coins were buried, ensuring that he was within sight.

When Eganon stormed out in a vest, fuming, he flicked his finger, skipping even the incantation.

Just as Eguinon looked around, trying to find the culprit who had broken his window, a sharp, childlike scream came from the left side of his yard.

"Eijinon, fat belly, Aijinon, big butt."

The sound infuriated Eguinon, but it also made him even more certain that this was the prank of some wild child.

"Damn goblin cub, get out here, or I'll make your ass bleed."

Enraged, Eganon shook his massive body, grabbed a broom used for sweeping the yard, and headed straight for the source of the sound.

Naturally, nothing was gained; it was merely the effect of the Zero Ring Trick Sound Illusion, which creates a sound controlled by the caster at a designated location.

Eganon, wielding his broom, searched for a long time but couldn't find any children nearby. Disappointed, he gave up, put away his broom, and headed back to the house.

Just as he turned around, he noticed something unusual about the lawn in his yard. He quickly went over to examine it closely and found that it had been dug up.

(End of this chapter)