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Chapter 22. The Baron's Visit

Under the clear and transparent water surface, all the air corals began to gather bubbles one after another at the same time, and those tenacious bubbles merged one after another.

Soon the entire lake bottom was covered in bubbles.

However, the air corals still stayed in the water, and the bubbles seemed to consciously avoid them.

After witnessing all this, Croa suddenly became interested. He cast a spell and dived into the water.

With the help of magic, swimming is very simple as long as there is no danger of drowning, not to mention that he already knew how to swim before he traveled through time.

He swam slowly to the front of the bubble and poked it lightly with his finger. At first, there was some resistance. But after his magic power seeped out, his finger immediately sank in, and then his whole body sank in.

I entered the bubble all of a sudden.

The tough bubble still did not burst, but returned to normal after shaking for a while.

He fell from outside and managed to keep his balance.

My feet have already stepped into the thick mud at the bottom of the lake. The mud here is not very deep, otherwise I would have sunk into it.

"Wow, it's really big."

After entering the bubble, Cloya intuitively felt how huge the bubbles were. They covered the entire bottom of the lake. The lake was half an acre in size!

And the height is also quite impressive, estimated to be at least four meters.

The transparent lake water is isolated outside by bubbles, and the setting sun is pouring down, which really has a magnificent beauty.

The most important thing is that the air inside the bubble is filled with a magical breath, as if it is constantly absorbing the magic power from the lake water and underground to replenish itself.

Although it is still far inferior to the room in his mansion, it can still be considered a magic circle.

"If this could be in the sea..."

He instantly thought of how this thing should be used. If such bubbles could be formed in the sea, not only could he mine the mineral veins on the seabed, he could also gradually expand through the infinite magic power in the sea water.

It would not be a problem to even eventually form an underwater habitat.

When he followed the mermaid into the seabed earlier, he had already sensed the mud filled with magical energy at the bottom of the sea - that was left behind by the dead magical plants and monsters.

There might be enough magic power inside to condense magic crystals.

The seabed is simply a huge treasure!

Kloya walked at the bottom of the lake for a while, making sure that it was not cramped or depressing here, and that fresh air was always flowing in his nose.

Apparently these air corals also breathe.

He decided to let the air coral grow here first, and then plant some water-attributed magic plants at the bottom of the lake. When they mature, he would transplant them into the sea.

Having made this decision, he got up and left.

It broke away from the bubble at the edge and swam towards the surface.

The sky was already getting dark at this time. He first evaporated all the water vapor on his body through the use of magic power, and then walked towards the castle.

As a result, he ran into the knight Art who was looking for him.

This sturdy knight was wearing tight leather armor, with bulging muscles. He looked quite cool, but the silly smile on his face destroyed his coolness.

When he saw Cloya, he said excitedly, "Lord Cloya, the merchant named Seriou just now came. He said he wants to discuss a big business with you!"

"What business do you want to discuss with me?" Kloya frowned and asked, "Did Robert ask you to come?"

To be honest, he has already handed over all these trivial matters to Rob to handle, just because he doesn't want to meet some less important people.

He's just a businessman. Now that Croa has the goods, there's no need to rush to say anything to him.

To be honest, he wasn't very happy.

Don't bother him with such trivial matters. Art saw Cloya's dissatisfaction and hurriedly half-knelt down to explain: "Sir, it's because a nobleman came with Seriou, Baron Kemoye of Hanhai County."

"Hanhai County... Tsk, what attracted him here?"

Cloya was a little annoyed, but since a noble had come in person, it was reasonable for him, as the host, to receive him.

After all, nobles with titles are completely different from ordinary people, and the gap may be even greater than the difference between humans and dogs.

He is actually a powerful person, so he has to do some face-saving work. After all, he doesn't know how long he will stay.

There will always be contact to some extent.

"Never mind. I'll go and see him."

He shook his head and walked forward.

Art behind him breathed a sigh of relief and quickly got up from the ground to catch up. He didn't know why, but he felt that Kloya seemed to be more pressured today.

Even if Croa just frowned, he felt frightened and had no intention of disobeying at all.

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Inside the castle's reception room.

A young man dressed rather simply was standing there.

Next to him was the merchant Seru standing respectfully, and behind him were several guards standing with their hands behind their backs.

The whole person's temperament is also very extraordinary.

There is a noble aura in his every gesture and movement, that shows that he is superior to others.

Butler Robert was standing not far away, his expression unchanged - he was Cloya, a mage's butler, and even if he was a baron, he only needed to be given a little respect.

If a first-level wizard wants, he can obtain the title of baron, which is basically an equal relationship.

He is the face of Croya, and he must be neither humble nor arrogant... Besides, before his family was ruined, a baron?
Even his groom can't compare to him.

The atmosphere in the room was a bit depressing until Cloya opened the door. Cloya, dressed in a blue robe, had a calm expression.

The walking posture is extremely relaxed.

He glanced at me and laughed, "Baron Kemoye, you suddenly came to visit my territory without sending a visiting card or anything. It's really a bit presumptuous!"

Normally, when nobles visit each other, they need to send a visiting card first, so that the person being visited can prepare themselves. Such a sudden arrival is actually very presumptuous.

He is a second-level wizard and a lord appointed by the Wizards Association. There is really no need to be friendly to him.

Baron Kemoye smiled back, then bowed slightly: "Indeed, I am being presumptuous. Please forgive me, Master Mage."

"Oh?"

Seeing a noble apologize in person like this, even if Cloya was dissatisfied, he could only soften his expression and order Robert to serve tea and cakes.

Then he sat down first and said calmly, "What on earth is the Baron doing here? I still have magic experiments to conduct. Just tell me straight away."

The Baron also took a seat, took out a box from the guard behind him and handed it to Cloya.

"Master Croa, I have ordered all your tin ingots from Seriou, and I am very surprised by your refining skills.

If you can help me refine this metal, I will pay one gold coin per kilogram."

Wow, this price is really not low.

Is it some magical metal?
Cloya frowned and opened the box. As soon as he opened it, he was dazzled by the metal inside.

There was a hint of surprise on his expressionless face.

(End of this chapter)