Epic Of The Demonic Sage



John led Asher and Kiana towards a more secluded area of the brewery, and then he gestured discreetly to the building.

"If you have noticed Young Lord Asher, we have already repaired the sustained damage before but there have been some attempts a few weeks ago at what I believe to be entering the brewery."

"I see. Was it during the time of the banquet?" Lucius asked. The only time when John was unable to function as the private security of the Dionysia Brewery was that time. 

"No, it was when we returned, Young Lord Asher. I encountered the attempt myself," John explained. "It was during one of my patrols at night. There was someone who came and evaded the attention of other men here, but I was able to witness his speed and attempt at breaking in." 

"I see. Thank you for informing me now, Sir John but you have chosen not to report this because you were able to prevent it?" Lucius asked.

"No. I relayed it to Count Inanis, Young Lord Asher. It was a day before the lockdown, so I think that perhaps Count Inanis may have forgotten to address it to you." John said.

When Viscountess Blackshield accompanied them all the way back to Inanis City, both John and Alessa were mostly delegated back into their daily duties without much recognition.

Of course, it was natural that an up-and-coming merchant would find herself preoccupied with the daily running of Dionysia Brewery, and John was needed, but they were still somewhat separated from the circle of nobility.

"I see… and you say that it was a day before the lockdown?" Lucius asked. He became intrigued and it felt familiar all of a sudden as he glanced at Sir John. There was no injury on the man's person and he looked completely fine, unbothered by anything.

And yet Lucius had a feeling that he knew who might have thought that it was a great idea to come to break into Dionysia's Brewery without any forethought.

'If I were Bordeaux and had just arrived in Inanis City on a whim because of what I've heard about Rancor and his giftless son, I would also most likely check out other new things like the rehabilitation center… but most importantly this brewery.' Lucius thought.

"Yes, it was late at night. The person who came in was a huge and tall figure dressed in a cloak, rather bigger than Captain Donald, but what was most intriguing was that in his own attempts to enter the brewery, he tried to break down the building's walls. I do not think the person was sound of mind." John explained.

"And how were you able to deal with this individual? Were they skilled in the blade or any form of weapon?" Lucius said. "Were they using a sword and a short dagger, perhaps?"

"…I do remember the glint of such weapons, but during my encounter, I immediately applied Mirror Coat on several area of the ground and memorized where they were. His attempts at trying to run me through was a poor pathetic attempt." John chuckled. "He was fast enough to evade the other patrols, but I think he experienced quite much slipping that he chose to leave out of his own volition… I should have given chase, but he was extremely fast."

"I see." Lucius said. "Thank you for informing me, Sir John. I am glad that there were no other damage to the brewery, and there have been no other attempts from this cloaked man?"

"No. He did not return." 

"Good." Lucius said with a calm nod.

Kiana looked extremely close to blurting and cursing, but she held herself back when Asher didn't say anything.

'This… this person who came to Dionysia's Brewery should be Bordeaux! And Sir John faced that mad man all by himself and survived?' Kiana thought in alarm. 'He does not even know that he evaded such a monster of a man. Asher isn't saying anything but this is…'

'What devilish luck. Similar to his gift, Mirror Coat, somehow he was able to slip away from dying at the hands of Bordeaux. Now that I think about it, Sir John was blessed with his daughter receiving a powerful gift, is close to Count Inanis and also has experienced quite advancements in a short period of time.' Lucius thought. 'It is almost like there has been providence provided to him. I wonder how much luck this man actually has…'

The concept of luck was something that could be debated greatly by people, but there was also the fact that it was an actual thing and others gambled with it or siphoned it from other sources.

'With everything that has happened, I have nearly forgotten about things. But if luck is on his side, then it will be in his favor too.'

Lucius checked at John's gift once more.

Gift Name: Mirror Coat

Description: Transform a part of the body's surface or anything that is touched into a mirror.

Rank: Rare

Type: Physical/Transmutation 

Evolution: Possible 

Evolution Requirements: 20x Aether Crystals, 800ml Quicksilver, 3x Mist Veil Beast Rune Crystal 

When Lucius saw the requirements, he became greatly pleased.

'Right. I've already obtained Mist Veil Beast Rune Crystals already with the assistance of Gellor's team, with Finch acting at the forefront of the group with her Flame Touch ability. The twenty Aether crystals are easy to obtain and as for the Quicksilver? I thought it was hard to obtain at first, not being used in mirrors and other items, but I can have Kiana simply go to a smithy to get it.' Lucius thought as a smile curled on his lips.

"Young Lord Asher?" both Kiana and John became confused.

"You are quite a lucky man, Sir John."

"I… I am indeed quite fortunate, Young Lord Asher." John said humbly, though also a little confused as to why the young nobleman brought it up.

"Once I have finished dealing with the matter here in Dionysia Brewery, I think it will also be a good opportunity to talk in private, Sir John." Lucius said. "We have much to discuss."