Walnut used me to boost her sales performance.

The saying that history is more interesting than fiction is absolutely true.

The things that authors in novels felt were illogical and wouldn't write are commonplace in real history.

After watching it, Jiang Bai could only say: Your industry is really messy.

As darkness fell outside, Elhesen glanced at the clock on the wall; it was almost time for him to leave work.

"I've completed your task. It's time to leave now."

Al-Hysen tidied his desk, picked up his keys, and after kicking Jiang Bai out, he closed the office door right on time.

"You're off work already? Have you finished your work?" Jiang Bai had seen him writing something when he arrived, but he hadn't touched a single word since.

"Completing work on time is an excellent quality of a court clerk."

Jiang Bai's lips twitched. So the clerk's job duties are too few, right?

Should he suggest to Nasida that he give her some extra work?

Forget it, he's not some kind of devil.

"Want to grab a drink? It's on me."

"Maybe next time, I still have a few books to finish reading." Al-Hysen declined Jiang Bai's invitation and headed straight home.

Looking at Elhesen's back, Jiang Bai couldn't help but click his tongue in amazement:

"Does Elhesen even have any friends?"

They are aloof and unapproachable, living in their own world, and most importantly, they possess absolute intelligence and strength.

The following day, Elhesen received a message from Nasita that the scholars going to Fontaine had been selected, and that they would also be accompanied by three "bodyguards," and that they could prepare to depart.

Al-Hysen's gaze fell on the word "bodyguard," and he raised an eyebrow slightly.

He clearly remembered that when the Little Lucky Grass King gave him this task, it specifically mentioned that he was to be a bodyguard. Now, suddenly there are three more "bodyguards"...

But it doesn't matter, just treat it as a paid vacation, it's not a bad thing to go out for a walk and relax.

El-Hysen's planned itinerary was to start from Sumeru City, travel by waterway, and arrive at Fontainebleau.

This is a major route from Sumeru to Fontainebleau, and merchants come and go here frequently; the road has long been well-developed.

Most of the time was spent on the boat. In some areas where the waterways were impassable, there were also carriages and horses, which greatly reduced the hassle of traveling on foot.

Chapter 844 is truly disappointing.

Jiang Bai and the other two arrived at the dock at the agreed time to wait.

Paimon looked around excitedly, "Who could it be that acquaintance of ours?"

Guessing who is traveling with you is also an interesting thing.

"I guess Tinaari!"

Jiang Bai felt that among his companions, Tina was undoubtedly the most comfortable.

She has a good personality and is easy to get along with. Although she can be a bit nagging at times, she is very caring.

Kong had already seen a familiar figure walking over, followed by several scholars from the Order of the Church.

"I think I've seen someone, but it's not the one we were hoping for..."

Jiang Bai saw it too, and to put it another way, he was a little disappointed but not surprised.

Elhesen glanced at the three of them. "What, do you seem disappointed to see me?"

When Nasita mentioned that she was accompanied by three bodyguards, he guessed it was them.

With two such renowned figures present, this trip to Fontainebleau might just be a breeze to achieve its objectives.

Paimon scratched her head. Could she say she was disappointed?

"It's just a bit of a surprise; I didn't expect you to be leading the team." Kong accepted it well.

Given Al Heinz's personality, it's hard to imagine that he would be willing to do such a task.

“The Little Lucky Grass King personally issued me the task, and I have no reason to refuse.”

Al-Hysen looked up at the ships that were already waiting at the dock and said:

"Let's go, get on the boat."

They were traveling on a passenger ship, on official funds from the Church, and since there were only a few of them, each person naturally had a superior cabin.

"The ship will be traveling through these waters for three days. Accommodation and three regular meals are included in the meal fee, but other food, drinks, and beverages are at your own expense..."

Now that he's in charge, Elhesen will do his best.

These things always feel especially precious when he says them.

After saying that, Elhesen found a relatively quiet spot under a parasol where the wind could blow and sat down to read.

“He really is reading everywhere he goes,” Paimon said, shrugging.

"Are you very familiar with him?"

"We're not that close, except we were involved in a research accident at the Academy once. In short, he's an incredibly capable person, especially brilliant."

Paimon could only express his admiration for the wisdom Alheisen displayed during that "collective consciousness" incident.

He saw through the essence of things at a glance, accurately pointed out all the loopholes, broke the unity of the group consciousness with just a few words, and then ended everything with overwhelming force. Such an all-around talent is amazing.

Kong chuckled and patted Paimon on the shoulder, "Paimon should learn from him and absorb more of his wisdom."

Paimon's little face scrunched up in a grimace. "No way! The books he reads are too profound. My head starts to spin after just a couple of glances..."

"He even gave me a reading list, but how could I possibly understand such complicated books..."

At this point, Paimon was extremely frustrated, feeling a sense of powerlessness as if his intelligence had been completely crushed.

Jiang Bai looked at Al Heisenberg, who was reading a book in the distance, with some surprise, and then at Paimon. "It's hard to believe he would actually give you a reading list."

"Hmph, if he weren't so amazing, I would definitely give him a nasty nickname!" Paimon said angrily, hands on his hips.

"Are you indirectly admitting that you're afraid of him?" Jiang Bai asked with a mocking expression.

Caught off guard, Paimon jumped up and down in a fit of embarrassment and anger, shouting, "No way!"

Seeing Paimon like this, Kong laughed and said, "Alright, stop teasing her, or she'll turn into a wind slime."

"I won't turn into a wind slime! If you turn into one too, I'm going to run away from home in anger!"

After saying that, Paimon flew angrily toward Elhesen.

Elhesen glanced up at her during a break from reading. "What brings you here?"

"I want to learn from you! I'll make those two look at me in a new light!"

"Having ambition is a good thing."

Al-Hysen turned the book slightly to the side so that Paimon next to him could see the contents better.

Paimon looked intently at the contents of the book. He recognized every single word, but when they were put together, he couldn't understand it at all.

"Uh...uh...'Natural position,' that is, 'natural movement' as opposed to 'forced movement'...hmm?"

The position that each thing tends towards... can only naturally tend towards...

Why did you read it so haltingly?

"Mastering wisdom is indeed a difficult thing. I give up. Goodbye."

After saying that, Paimon flew back expressionlessly.

She must have been so angry that she wanted to learn such an outrageous thing from Elhesen.

A faint smile curved at the corners of Al-Hysen's lips as he turned to the next page of the book.

It's nice to have some fun in life now and then.

Jiang Bai and Kong watched as Paimon, full of ambition in the past, returned like a wilted eggplant.

Jiang Bai found it amusing. "Didn't you run away from home? Why are you back?"

"Hmph, I only ran away from home for a minute!"

Paimon said he didn't want to talk to this guy.

"I'm in a bad mood, I'm going to have a big meal! I'll turn my grief into appetite!"

As she spoke, she pulled Kong towards the ship's restaurant.

"It's not lunchtime yet."

"I don't care, I just want to eat!"

"Then you'll have to pay for the Mora yourself."

"Damn it, how could they do this! I'll wait until mealtime to eat..."

"Luckily, Jiang Bai had the foresight to have Naxida cover our food and lodging, otherwise I feel like my wallet would be in danger."

"It's not that exaggerated. We haven't even used up the Mora we extorted from the Fools last time..."

"That was so long ago. With your appetite, you must have used up that Mora a long time ago."

"I don't believe it. That's hundreds of millions of Mora. You must be lying to me..."

The sounds of their bickering faded into the distance, and Jiang Bai leaned against the railing of the deck, enjoying the gentle breeze blowing from the forest.

The crew retrieved the anchor, preparing to set sail. The massive passenger ship began its journey, swaying gently in the water.

I wonder what Fontaine, the land of water, is like. I've heard that its waters are quite special, but I don't know exactly how...

After enjoying the breeze for a while, he went to the ship's small tavern, brought out two glasses of wine, walked to the parasol next to Elhesen, and handed one of the glasses, saying, "I'll treat you to a drink."

Al-Hysen closed the book, took the glass of wine, and said, "Thank you."

Jiang Bai held a wine glass, resting his head on one arm, and lay on the recliner.

You seem to have something on your mind.

Hearing Elhesen's words, Jiang Bai looked at him with some surprise.

"You actually care about something like this?"

“My eyesight has always been very good, and yours is quite obvious.”

“That’s not what I meant. I’m just surprised that you would care about me.”

Jiang Bai wasn't very familiar with Elhesen, and his impression of Elhesen was still based on some labels and stereotypes. So, he really didn't expect Elhesen to care about unrelated things.

Chapter 845 Ignorance is Not Necessarily a Bad Thing

Al-Hysen raised his glass, the crisp liquor going down his throat, making his mind even more active.

He refuted a certain prejudice of Jiang Bai:

"I am not lacking in perception, nor am I a creature devoid of emotion. I simply prefer to escape from noisy environments, stay away from meaningless noise, and view things objectively."

"My intuition tells me that your troubles are related to the information from yesterday."

Al-Hysen was not someone who didn't know how to conduct himself, nor did he ever think these things were unnecessary.

Noticing that Jiang Bai was preoccupied, he asked him why. He didn't have any other reason than to show concern for his friend.

Yes, my friend.

Al-Hysen was not without friends, but contrary to the common expectation of close friendship, he believed in the principle of "a gentleman's friendship is as light as water."

"There is some connection, I'm just a little worried, wondering how long these peaceful days can last..."

Jiang Bai gulped down a large mouthful of wine, which had no alcohol content and was simply a beverage.

"I've witnessed my home turn into ruins before my eyes. After wandering for a long time, I finally found a new home, but before I could enjoy a peaceful life for long, I discovered that a huge crisis was hanging over my head, and I didn't know when it would come down..."

Jiang Bai didn't expect Elhesen to offer any advice; he was just asking, so he was simply sharing his thoughts.

Sometimes ignorance is a kind of luck.

If you don't know, you won't worry, and you won't create unnecessary trouble for yourself like he does.

Elhesen raised an eyebrow slightly. "The crisis you're referring to originates from Sky Island?"