Witch, Fireball and Steam Evil God

Chapter 13 Career Planning
"Frost Arrow (Beginner): Proficiency: 24/75"

The witch is a transcendent being above level three. Her power is unquestionable. She provides 15 points of proficiency for the Frost Arrow!

Ethan was seriously injured in the battle. When Miss Chloe carried him back to the town, the witch's curse had already taken effect on him.

He has a cold.

It is proven that people will catch a cold if they get caught in the rain.

Especially since he also used ice arrows, his risk of catching a cold increased sharply.

He left the town's guards behind, returned to his room, hung up his wet clothes, dried his hair and body, then lay down on the bed and wrapped himself in a quilt. The medical conditions of this era were limited, and he was in a remote town, so the best remedy was to sleep it off.

I slept very soundly and dreamed of many weird things.

He dreamed of Zhaocai walking gracefully on the streets of the town. The white cat did not notice his presence and turned into the alley. When Ethan followed her into the alley, he saw a shocking scene.

The white cat jumped down from the wall and turned into a white-haired girl in front of him.

Then Ethan woke up.

First of all, he is not a fan of Fu Rui, this must be made clear.

He looked at the unfamiliar ceiling, felt the warm and comfortable mattress, and there was a faint fragrance lingering on the pillow. Soon, the aroma of broth wafted over.

"Drink it while it's hot."

Ethan looked in the direction of the sound and saw the white-haired girl in his dream turned into Ivy with a head of aho-hair. She was holding a bowl of steaming broth in her hands and on her knees was an open cookbook with instructions for how to make the broth.

She was wearing a loose purple satin robe, which made her look much softer.

Ivy commented, "Although it's my first time making it, the steps are much simpler than the lab class at the academy. I've tried it, and the taste is fine."

Ethan realized belatedly that this was the girl's boudoir. The white lace curtains above his head were full of romance. These decorations made him feel as if he had come from a barbaric primitive society to a civilized society. All the furniture in the bedroom was made of oak and carved with artistic patterns.

There was a big bed, a wardrobe, a dressing table and a mirror. Conservatively speaking, Ivy's bedroom should be as large as half a floor of the guild.

He took the bowl hesitantly. Ivy put a lot of seasonings in it. He even smelled the scent of pepper. This thing was not common in Ximu Town. If you wanted to buy it, you had to go to the big chamber of commerce in the town. Moreover, the supply was scarce and it was not always available. For a working man like him, it was a luxury that he could not afford.

Ivy is indeed from a wealthy family.

But before he could open his mouth, a warm, smooth hand was placed on his head, stroking it gently and then moving to his chin.

"What are you doing?"

"The book says it helps you relax."

"Which book says that?"

"A Guide to Large Animal Care. It's the only book on my bookshelf. I've never taken care of anyone before, so I learned some theoretical knowledge."

Ethan's eyelids twitched a few times, "Do I look like a large animal to you?"

"No," Ivy said. "Judging from your size, you are a small to medium-sized animal, but the care techniques should be universal."

"Is there another possibility that I am a human being?"

"Are you feeling unwell?"

Ivy moved her hand away in confusion and gently scratched her chin. Her expression remained unchanged, but the golden hair on her head curled up comfortably. "I feel fine."

It looked like she had carefully practiced the technique of scratching his chin before he woke up. "It's not a question of whether it's comfortable or not."

Ethan now felt that the room was full of conspiracy. Just as Ivy said, as a noble lady, she was always taken care of by servants. How could she make broth for others? Something must have gone wrong when things were abnormal, and his current state was also very abnormal. He just appeared in Ivy's boudoir with his bare chest.

Is it possible that he will be accused of committing misconduct against a noble lady and be dragged away by the guards?
Before confirming Ivy's intention, this broth must not be drunk. "You might as well speak frankly."

"This incident made me realize that one person's power is always limited. I need an assistant."

Ivy said, "All the detectives I know have an assistant. You are the most suitable candidate. Do you have any intention of switching jobs from the Hunter Guild in the near future?"

"why me?"

"Because you didn't run away with my gun, which shows your courage, and you are smarter than the others in this town." She thought for a moment, and then added, "What Wolf Chicken gestured to me is that you met the witch's followers on the way, and you fought side by side with her and fought your way out."

This was what Ethan told Miss Chloe to dispel Ivy's suspicion.

Ivy continued, "If you come to my place, I will definitely treat you much better than the Hunter Guild."

"It sounds appealing, but sorry, this is not my career plan."

Ethan admitted that he was tempted by the big house and generous salary, but reason held him back. It was not a wise choice to get involved with the nobles these days. He still knew nothing about Ivy's family. Today he was a detective's assistant, but who knew if he would be involved in the family struggle tomorrow.

"Can you tell me about your career plan?"

"Become a formal employee of the Inclusion Bureau."

This was the long-term career plan that Ethan had made for himself. To this end, he collected a lot of information about the Shelter Bureau and sent three self-recommendation letters to the Shelter Bureau in Gear City in the past two years. However, just like the resume he submitted when he just graduated from college, all of them fell into the sea.

Being a clerk in the Hunter's Guild was the next best thing. Although he was exposed to some events involving the occult, most of the time he was just repeating meaningless chores.

The Confinement Bureau is the most ideal working environment. It is the institution that has the closest relationship with occult cases in the Empire, and it is not under the jurisdiction of the nobility or the Church. As long as you join the Confinement Bureau and become a civil servant, you can learn about cases happening all over the Empire without leaving your home.

Ethan studied it carefully and found out that the Shelter Bureau had an intelligence department that was specifically responsible for the rear. The work content was somewhat similar to that of a clerk. That was the ideal place for him.

Well-informed, easy work, and safe.

Imperial civil servants have iron rice bowls.

The bad news is that the nobles in the imperial capital also know that this is a good position.

Based on Ethan's experience in his previous life, these positions are those that are most vulnerable to nepotism, and it is not easy for lower-class people like him to squeeze in.

Ethan also considered going to Gear City to try his luck, but poverty discouraged him. He had not saved enough money to live in a big city. If he rashly went to Gear City, he would either become a homeless person or be forced to work in a factory to make a living.

I can only calm down for a while.

While practicing fireball magic, he also accumulated two years of experience as a clerk. When he had saved enough starting capital to live in a big city, he asked the guild president for a letter of recommendation.

No matter in spells or profession, he is making steady progress.

"You want to become a formal employee of the Inclusion Bureau?"

“Although this may sound a bit overconfident to you, I am working towards this goal.”

"I didn't mean to laugh at you."

Ivy paused and said, "I just want to tell you that I know the current director of the Asylum Bureau."

(End of this chapter)