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Chapter 101 Making a Grand Debut

Compared to the relaxed atmosphere of the Daphne Hotel, the Violet Tavern is more like a breeding ground for desire.

The dim lighting cast an ambiguous glow on every face, and the air was filled with the sounds of drinking games, laughter, and deliberately hushed whispers, all while the scent of alcohol and cheap perfume permeated the air.

As Mark stepped onto the aisle, a sexy waitress carrying a tray bumped into him, spilling wine from her glass onto his robes. The wine then slid down the delicate fabric without leaving a stain.

"Damn it..."

The waitress was about to curse when she looked up and met his deep blue eyes and extraordinary demeanor, and the curse she was about to utter was swallowed back.

She strained her chest muscles, and her voice instantly softened by 180 degrees.

"My lord~ I didn't mean to~"

Mark ignored him, brushed past him, and walked to a corner of the hall.

Along the way, the surrounding drinkers glanced at him and whispered about words like "important person" and "young nobleman".

In the corner, Brady was on one arm and the other on the other, his hands restlessly caressing two girls with heavy eyeshadow.

"Young Master Brady, you must come often in the future!"

"Of course!"

Brady grinned, about to continue boasting, when he noticed the girl in his arms had reddened eyes.

"Huh? Why are you crying?"

"When I think about my sick mom at home... I just... sob..."

"Don't cry, don't cry! I'll give you more money!"

"Me too~"

"We have them all! We have them all!"

Mark stood by the table and watched quietly for a long time.

Brady finally noticed him, and with some difficulty, freed one hand to wave.

"Brother! You're here! Please have a seat! I saved one for you!"

Mark's forehead vein twitched slightly.

Brady was already fourteen years old.

According to local custom, he is now an adult and can marry and have children.

Mark didn't want to interfere in Brady's private life, but the kid was new here, not very determined, and easily fooled.

Think about Talia's instructions, and think about his older brother.

Mark had no choice but to step in and give a low shout.

"roll!"

"what?"

The man and two women were stunned at the same time.

Before they could react, Mark had already conjured a giant, ethereal blue hand, lifting the two girls into the air. Then, amidst screams, they were gently placed on the aisle and fled in panic.

Mark sat down abruptly with a gloomy face.

Brady rubbed his hands nervously and explained.

"Brother, those two girls are so pitiful! One has an alcoholic father, and the other has a sick mother. I just wanted to help them..."

Mark rolled his eyes and snorted.

"If you like helping people so much, why don't you just give them money?"

"I...my money didn't just fall from the sky."

Brady blushed and abruptly changed the subject.

"Ah! Speaking of money, when I went to the Adventurers' Guild today, I found there were a lot of bandit-hunting quests here! At least a third of them!"

"Um?"

Mark also became interested.

Brady, playing to his liking, lowered his voice and said...

"I found out from a few guys I just met."

"This year, the bandits hiding in the Dragonspine Mountains are particularly rampant, robbing many caravans. The guild has issued a major anti-bandit mission, calling on adventurers to join the fight."

Then, Brady paused, his face full of regret.

"It's a pity that all my points are from Pinewood Town, and my reputation points in Sergei City aren't high enough, otherwise I would have liked to sign up and try it out."

Mark tapped his fingers lightly on the table, lost in thought.

"Could this major anti-bandit mission be related to the Anderson family's recruitment of employees?"

bang-

The tavern door was pushed open again, and the dim interior lights suddenly brightened for a moment.

A young girl dressed in a plain white priest's robe stood at the entrance, accompanied by a tall woman in gold and white armor, both standing tall and proud, exuding a heroic air.

Henry looked at the two people and was surprised to find that they were Emily and an unfamiliar church knight.

After a few moments of quiet conversation, Henry pointed to a corner.

The two girls then walked in that direction.

Only then did Mark get a clear look at the female knight.

Her long, orange-yellow hair shimmered with a golden sheen, her eyes were cold and aloof, and her exquisite silver-white armor was engraved with gilded patterns. She exuded an aura that kept strangers at bay.

Emily approached the table and introduced the items with a gentle smile.

"Good evening, Mr. Mark and Mr. Brady."

"This is my good friend from the monastery, Sister Theresa. She knew my adventurers were coming, so she came to see them."

Brady, being a very outgoing person, immediately went up to greet him warmly.

"Sister Teresa, hello, hello, I am..."

Before she could finish speaking, Theresa ignored Brady's words and leaned down to Mark, sniffing lightly with her delicate nose.

Um? ?

What kind of infatuated behavior is this?

Mark instinctively leaned back, but Theresa followed closely.

Just as the two were about to kiss face to face, Emily grabbed the female knight's arm in time, her cheeks flushed.

"Sister Theresa! You're a girl, and Mr. Mark is a boy. You can't be too rude on your first meeting!"

Theresa stopped and said thoughtfully.

"But he smells very nice."

"!!!"

The three of them were stunned at the same time.

Emily blushed to her ears, looking extremely embarrassed.

Brady's eyes lit up, and he whispered something in Mark's ear.

"Brother, based on my years of experience picking up girls, this girl is interested in you! If you just make a simple move, you might be able to win her over tonight!"

"for many years?"

Mark turned his head expressionlessly and said with icy eyes.

"Believe it or not, I'll take you down tonight."

Brady was so frightened that his bottom tightened, and he quickly shrank to the side, not daring to say a word.

To ease the tension, Emily talked about her time at the convent.

"My sister Teresa and I were orphans who grew up together in a convent..."

Mark and Brady listened quietly.

It's actually a very common starting point in this world: an orphanage. But after the church's assessment, Teresa gets the opportunity to further her studies.

Emily failed the exam and, lacking the funds to study theology, had no choice but to become an adventurer, which led to her joining the "White Eagle" team.

Then, after Teresa sat down, her gaze remained fixed on Mark.

This made the atmosphere even more awkward.

The door was pushed open again with a bang, but this time it wasn't closed immediately.

Several girls' chattering and playful voices came from outside the door, clear and lively, full of girlish charm.

Mark looked up and saw Anna, whom he had met by chance at the Wizarding Association, along with her two best friends, Helena and Dorothy.

But what puzzled Mark was that the girls were accompanied by a young man, Pix, who was the examiner of the spell test from before.

Almost at the same time, Pixar also turned to look at the corner, a gentle smile on his face, and nodded slightly in greeting.

Mark frowned slightly, sensing that tonight wouldn't be so simple.

Henry and Margot hugged Anna affectionately from behind, and after exchanging pleasantries with a few other people, they led Anna and the others to the booth.

Anna, Helena, and Dorothy's eyes widened the moment they saw Mark, and they all gasped in unison.

"It's you!"

Mark remained calm, picked up his glass, took a small sip, and responded without flinching.

"It's me."

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