Wizard: You can become stronger by living life to the fullest.

Chapter 100, Section 048: Falan Reappears

The bustling alchemy workshop suddenly fell silent as everyone turned to look at Rosie, their expressions becoming somewhat tense.

The fact that magic stones have come so easily lately has made everyone feel uneasy. Now, hearing that the largest supplier of witchcraft tools has come knocking on their door has caused some concern. It's not so easy to steal someone else's cake when you have no power or influence.

Nicole walked over and asked, "Is something wrong?"

Eileen asked, "Should I go see my tutor?"

"It's nothing." Rosie shook her head, gave them a smile, and then said, "I'll go out and take a look first. This is a castle; nothing will happen here."

Such a large wizarding family wouldn't cause a scene just because a few apprentices are selling some wizarding tools in the castle; there must be something else going on.

He immediately got up and went to the door.

Two men stood at the entrance, both around thirty years old. One was tall and thin, and the other was fat. Both wore cloaks and wizard badges. The tall and thin man's cloak was printed with the coat of arms of the Vino family, while the fat man's cloak had the coat of arms of the Franz family.

"Apprentice Rosie?" The tall, thin wizard walked over, with a touch of wizardly arrogance, and raised his chin slightly as he spoke.

Rosie nodded: "I am Rosie Herat."

The tall, thin wizard didn't introduce himself, but went straight to the point: "We're very interested in the magical artifacts you make. Would you mind talking about them?"

Luo Xi frowned slightly. Wasn't that incredibly impolite?

Fortunately, at that moment, the fat man next to him took over the conversation. Compared to this unknown Vino family wizard, this fat man, who was suspected to be Falan, was much more submissive.

"Hello, Wizard Rosie, I am Green, and this is Wizard Hark."

He showed no airs of a wizard, first giving a polite self-introduction before explaining his purpose: "We've seen the wizarding tools you've made these past few days, and we're very interested in them. We'd like to discuss the possibility of cooperation. Would you be willing to talk about it?"

Allen and the others who followed behind widened their eyes upon hearing this. A prestigious wizarding family seeking cooperation with a few apprentices? Really?

Luo Xi appeared quite composed, nodding and stepping aside to make way: "Okay."

The two did not go inside. Wizard Green invited with a smile, "It's getting late. I think we should find a place to sit and talk slowly. How about the Green Goblin Tavern? Bring your team along."

How generous!

With such impeccable manners, Rosie couldn't find a reason to refuse.

The group arrived at the Green Elf Tavern and sat in the most luxurious private room, which was said to cost a thousand magic stones. It was also Rosie's first time here.

They ordered a table full of dishes that they couldn't usually afford, and amidst the clinking of glasses, Wizard Green struck up a conversation with him.

Green said, "I have seen all the witchcraft tools you have made. Their appearance and workmanship are truly unique. We have actually considered adding some more attractive features to the appearance of witchcraft tools before, but we have never made anything decent. However, you have broadened our horizons."

"cough"

Luo Xi felt a little embarrassed, after all, these things were not his own original creations.

He coughed lightly and said dismissively, "It's nothing. The most important thing about witchcraft tools is their practicality. No matter how beautiful they are, they're useless if they're not functional."

Green chuckled, "Your magical artifacts aren't just toys."

"I have taken each one apart and examined it. The runes and magic circuits are so neat and standardized, like a textbook. I believe that even the most experienced alchemist could not have done a better job than you among products of the same level."

Is it really necessary to praise me so much? I'm almost embarrassed.

Green then suddenly asked, "Would you mind revealing which wizarding family you currently serve?"

Is this an attempt to win me over?

Luo Xi pondered for a moment, considering how to answer. He was currently in the stage of waiting for the best offer and did not want to confine himself to a fixed position so early.

Fortunately, the wizard Hack, who was standing nearby, helped him out of his predicament. This wizard from the Vino family seemed to have misunderstood something, and tugged at the hem of the green wizard's sleeve, reminding him, "Green wizard, we are only here to talk about wizarding tools today."

He paused, glanced at Rosie, and added, "The selection of apprentices by the Vino family is not up to me."

A mere apprentice wants to join the Vino family just because he makes the witchcraft tools a little nicer? What's his lineage? What was his background? Isn't that a bit too much?

Wizard Green frowned slightly, almost imperceptibly.

He laughed and offered a way out: "Haha, I was wrong, I was wrong."

But after a pause, he pulled Rosie aside and said half-jokingly, "However, if you are interested in developing your career in France in the future, I would be happy to become your friend."

Luo Xi took it as mere politeness and didn't take it to heart. After all, there are strict boundaries between different witch domains. It's easy for people to move from a higher witch domain to a lower witch domain, but it's not so easy for people from a lower witch domain to go to a higher witch domain.

He replied, "I will consider it."

He paused, looked at the sky outside. He had almost finished dinner and drunk quite a bit of alcohol. It was time to get down to business.

He asked, "What kind of cooperation are you referring to, sir?"

Wizard Green took out a stack of papers from his spatial ring and handed them to Rosie: "This is the plan I've come up with. Please take a look. If you're interested in cooperating, we can discuss it further. Anything that's not suitable can be discussed."

Luo Xi took a look and was deeply surprised after reading through the contents. This plan could be described as a money-giving scheme.

In general, the Golden Rose Merchant Guild, represented by the wizard Grimm, acquires several wizarding tools designed by Rosie and puts them on the market. For each item sold, he will receive a profit ranging from 10 to several dozen magic stones.

He doesn't need to take any risks or participate in the production process. The only thing he needs to do is act as an advisor when the other party encounters problems.

It's a scheme where you get paid for nothing.

Wizard Green asked, "How was it? What did you think after you read it?"

"cough!"

Luo Xi coughed, not rushing to express his opinion, but calmly said, "I need to discuss it with my team before making a decision. I'm sorry I can't give you a specific answer at the moment."

He paused, then added, "No later than three days."

This unexpected delivery of money gave him a sense of unreality, and he worried that there might be some kind of trap inside.

Wizard Green smiled and said, "No problem, I look forward to your reply."

After saying that, he picked up his silver wine cup: "Then, I wish us a pleasant cooperation."

Luo Xi nodded: "I wish you a pleasant cooperation."

After finishing their meal, Rosie and the others went back, leaving only Green and Hack in the spacious private room.

Slightly tipsy, Hark continued drinking, saying disdainfully, "A few apprentices like them? If you want to sell, just do it directly. Why bother with all this trouble? It's an honor for them to have a wizard take notice of their work, isn't it?"

He scoffed, "A Muggle like this has no idea whether he'll ever have a chance to become a wizard."

Looking at the self-important Huck, Green really wanted to turn him into a toad and throw him out. What a good-for-nothing, a complete good-for-nothing!

Do you know what rules are? What is reason?

That's how family politics works: they always put bloodline and status first, drawing lines in the sand and endlessly pouring resources into the fools inside, while truly talented people are left undeveloped.

Like that kid just now, he has so many ideas at such a young age, and the things he makes are impeccable. Such a talented person was helped to make connections, but he still turned his back!

It is precisely because of such fools and such stupid rules that this land has remained the same for over a thousand years and is still a level 2 witch domain. Judging from the current situation, it is likely that even in another ten thousand years, this place will still only be a level 2 witch domain!

Dealing with these pigs in this pigpen and with these pig-like creatures is torture!

Sighing inwardly, Green put on a warm smile and reassured her, "A mere few magic stones are nothing. But that apprentice named Rosie just now, I really think he's a good kid. Perhaps you could give your family some advice?"

"What's so great about it!"

Huck scoffed: "He's just a Muggle. Whether he can become a wizard is another matter. From now on, he should just stick to picking Screaming Fruits in the garden. Don't even dream about anything else."

Green's smile froze slightly.

Harker waved his hand and said, "Alright, alright, stop discussing these boring things. The second half... where's the second half?"

"I heard some new female apprentices have arrived at the Fairy Manor. Aren't you going to go check them out?"

(End of this chapter)