Wizard: I devour the stars with swarms of insects.

When Wayne arrived at the entrance of the Wizard Tower, he used the apprentice badge on his chest to open the gate.

Isabel, who was pacing outside, was delighted to see him come out and quickly stepped forward to greet him respectfully.

"Lord Wayne!"

"Did you come to see me about something?"

Wayne asked.

According to the real-time location data from the [Hive] network, Isabel has been lingering near the entrance of the Wizard Tower.

She must have something to tell me to come looking for me.

"Yes, yes, sir!"

Isabel's heart skipped a beat upon hearing Wayne's words.

How did Lord Wayne know that he had arrived here and was waiting?

I didn't inform Lord Wayne beforehand.

Could it be... that this is the extraordinary ability of the mysterious wizards?

Isabel felt an even greater sense of awe towards the wizard.

Then, Isabel said respectfully.

"Lord Wayne, first of all, I must thank you for your help back then. Three days ago, I won the duel trial against the Tanllir family... all thanks to you!"

It was precisely because of Lord Wayne's "modification" of him last time that his combat capabilities were greatly enhanced.

Thus, he won the trial by combat against the Tanllier family.

Furthermore, I did not experience any discomfort during the period following the modification.

"After winning the trial by combat, the Tanlier family gave us two knightly territories as compensation for the original wager."

"I sold one of my knightly territories for twenty magic stones, and came to express my gratitude to you..."

"Of course, I know that twenty magic stones are of negligible value compared to your help to our Isabel family."

"However, I would like to express even the slightest bit of my gratitude to you..."

As they were talking, Isabel stepped forward and carefully took a heavy, brownish-yellow leather pouch from her waist pocket.

It was presented respectfully with both hands.

Wayne glanced at it, took it casually, weighed it in his hand, and nodded slightly.

A hint of admiration flashed in his eyes.

Hmm...not bad, this knight captain seems to know what he's doing!

As the saying goes, it's never wrong to be overly polite.

They were willing to offer twenty magic stones as a token of gratitude, regardless of the value of those twenty magic stones.

But at least the intention is there, which makes people feel that the help they extended was not in vain.

"Furthermore, Lord Wayne, there is one more thing. After winning the trial by combat and preserving our knightly territory, while sorting through my father's belongings, we discovered something... well, quite peculiar."

As she was speaking, Isabel glanced around and, after confirming that there was no one else there, made sure that no one else was around.

Then, with her fair hands, she carefully took out a leather scroll that looked like a map from the leather lining of her light armor and handed it to Wayne.

"This is a memento left by my father... To be honest, Lord Wayne, a few years ago, it was because we were involved in an incident related to this that our Isabel family was caught up in that terrible political storm."

"On his deathbed, my father instructed me to carefully preserve this thing and never reveal it to anyone else."

"However, while sorting through my father's belongings, I saw this thing, which seems to be related to... the wizards."

"So, thinking that even if this thing stayed with us, it would just gather dust and be of no use, we thought it would be better to bring it to you and present it to you, so that it could play its proper role."

"And if it can really be of even the slightest help to you, that would be even better."

Isabel said carefully and cautiously.

Wayne took the map from the leather scroll, unfolded it, and saw that the leather was bare, with an old and worn appearance, indicating that it was quite old.

The surface is painted with indistinct, winding lines in dark brown pigment, which are not any currently circulating script or common runes, giving it an air of mystery.

Wayne said calmly.

"Okay, I understand your intentions."

After thinking for a moment, Wayne suddenly flipped his wrist and pulled out two small glass bottles from the pocket of his wizard's robe, tossing them forward to Isabel.

Isabel quickly reached out and took it.

The liquid inside the bottle was a pale pink color with a faint shimmering glow.

"Here are two bottles of vital extract."

Wayne said.

These two bottles of medicine were originally used to provide nutrients to the *Arthropoda saprophyticus* during my biological evolution experiments.

However, although it is a medicine that provides nutrition to the saprophytic arthropods.

However, the essential elements it contains are pure and easily absorbed, and are highly beneficial even to humans.

After all, it's just a nutritional supplement, suitable for all species.

It is not harmful to the human body.

"After taking it back, you can give it to the younger generation in the family. Of course... you can take it yourself too. It's very good for physical development, and it can strengthen your body and enhance your vitality."

Wayne said. This is a reward for Isabel's initiative in sending something like this over.

"Thank you so much, sir!"

Hearing what Wayne said, Isabel's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but show a delighted expression.

He understood that this was the wizard in front of him acknowledging his actions.

Being able to give oneself something like this signifies a closer relationship between the two parties!

So, Isabel couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement, her eyes sparkling with joy.

It can help you get closer to a high-ranking wizard and gain his approval and favor.

It will be a blessing for his entire family that has lost power!

Then, before leaving, Isabel hesitated for a moment, but finally mustered her courage and said with shining eyes.

"Hmm... Your Excellency Wayne, if it is not too much of a disturbance... you are welcome to visit our Isabel family manor. Our family has some local specialties and signature dishes."

"Yes, of course, and of course, only when you're not busy. My... my younger siblings have always admired wizards, but they've never seen one in person before."

"If...if you have any free time, you are welcome to visit our Isabelle family. We, we will do our best to entertain you!"

Now, Isabel gazed at the wizard before her with hopeful, expectant eyes sparkling with anticipation and longing.

"I understand. I'll consider it if I have some free time," Wayne said calmly without offering any further comment.

"Okay, okay, thank you, sir!"

Isabel nodded her head like a chick pecking at rice.

Although the other party did not directly agree, at least they did not explicitly object or refuse, right?

This proves that, at least the other party is not averse to my invitation, and that's enough.

Next, after bowing respectfully to Wayne and saying goodbye, Isabel happily turned and left, her back beaming with joy, her steps light and quick, gradually disappearing into the woods.