114: Chapter 114 Wizard Wade

Milei pouted, unsure of what to say for a moment.

Today is an important day. As the local Guardian Wizard, it would be bad if outsiders found out you overslept.

"It's fine if you tell me, but please don't say that in front of them. We don't want those people from the Imperial Capital looking for trouble."

Milei tugged at Nie Ning's sleeve and urged him.

"Don't worry. They aren't some kind of monsters; there's nothing to be afraid of."

Nie Ning shrugged, signaling Milei not to be nervous.

"I can't help it. Those two clearly didn't come with good intentions."

"I told them you were busy and would be back later, but they refused to go to the guesthouse to rest. I even heard them reprimanding Lida and the others in the office."

Worry flickered in Milei's eyes.

Hearing this, Nie Ning fell into thought.

The people arriving today were wizards sent from the Imperial Capital of the Wilbes Republic.

One purpose was to verify his identity, and the other was to collect the sealed objects stored here.

Logically, since they might not meet even once in many years, there was no reason for them to make things difficult for him.

"Alright, I'll handle it."

Nie Ning patted Milei's shoulder, then turned and walked into the hallway.

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"Are the wizards of Ska City always this unpunctual? What if a Corrupted Creature appeared? With your attitude, I think you'd be better off going home and farming."

Just as Nie Ning reached the office door, he heard a haughty, unfamiliar male voice.

Outside the door, Nie Ning frowned and then stepped into the office.

Inside the office, besides the original apprentices, there were two additional men.

One was in his thirties, wearing a white robe embroidered with gold edges. He had a small mustache and looked rather snobbish.

The other man stood behind the one in the white robe, wearing a black suit; he appeared to be the other's apprentice.

"Of course, we can't compare to a wizard from the Imperial Capital like yourself, who has nothing to do all day but wander around."

Nie Ning glanced at the apprentices standing by the wall with their heads bowed and spoke with a smile.

"What do you mean by that! Lord Wade is already exhausted from traveling all over, and you..."

At that moment, the apprentice behind the white-robed man jumped forward and shouted at Nie Ning, pointing a finger.

But before the apprentice could finish, a terrifying pressure descended upon him.

"Who gave you the right to speak here?"

Nie Ning stared coldly at the apprentice before turning to the white-robed man. "If you're exhausted just from traveling for fun, then you might as well just go home and farm."

After all, Guardian Wizards had to face Corruptors, while those who came to collect sealed objects only had to take the things away.

Not to mention they only came once every few years; it was hard to see what was so tiring about it.

Besides, the Imperial Capital had vast resources and manpower; it was impossible for there to be only one wizard. Even if problems arose, there would be plenty of people to help.

In comparison, wizards in small cities like theirs had it the worst.

If something went wrong, no one would even be around to bury them when they died.

"Quite the promising youth, indeed. To have such strength at such a young age—no wonder Audrey let you take over her work."

Wizard Wade suddenly spoke with a smile, as if nothing had happened.

Yet, under Nie Ning's Malice Perception, the malice emanating from Wade was as conspicuous as a bright lamp in the dark of night.

"Wizard Wade flatters me. I think we should complete the handover as soon as possible, lest you find staying in a small place like Ska City uncomfortable."

Nie Ning spoke in a flat voice.

To him, he might not even go to the Imperial Capital in this lifetime.

And on his own turf, the other party was merely a Peak Rank One wizard. He didn't take him seriously at all, so there was no need to indulge these arrogant fools.

Hearing this, Wizard Wade gave Nie Ning a deep look before showing a faint smile.

"In that case, let us begin."

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Under Nie Ning's supervision, the handover of the sealed objects and various documents officially began.

During the process, Wade didn't say much else, only discussing handover-related tasks. They appeared to get along quite harmoniously.

There was a lot of work to do, and the group stayed busy until the early hours of the morning.

Finally, after some pleasantries, Wade showed no intention of staying and took his leave from the Federation Branch.

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Wade led his subordinate out of the The Federation building.

Thinking of the pressure that wizard had emitted earlier, his expression instantly turned sullen.

He was stronger than he had expected!

"My Lord, what about the matter we wanted his help with?"

The Apprentice Wizard glanced at Wade's expression and asked cautiously.

"Look at him. Even if I brought it up, what would be the use? He certainly wouldn't be willing to help."

Wade turned to look at the upstairs window, where Nie Ning was currently standing, watching them coldly.

Originally, they wanted to get Bronk to help deal with someone and then pin everything on him so they could get away scot-free.

But he hadn't expected this country wizard to show him no respect at all, completely disregarding his status as a wizard from the Imperial Capital.

Now, getting Bronk's help would be difficult, and time was also running short.

"So what do we do now, My Lord?"

Seeing Nie Ning standing by the window, the apprentice couldn't help but shrink his neck.

In his heart, he was incessantly complaining about Wade. What a snobbish piece of work!

If you hadn't acted so high and mighty from the start only to back down the moment he showed up, would we be in this mess?

What's worse, even after I was reprimanded, you couldn't even act like a proper wizard. You deserve to be looked down upon!

"Let's go first. I'll show him what's what in a bit!"

Wade's expression was grim, a sharp glint flashing in his eyes.

He might not be able to defeat the other man in a fight, but that didn't mean he had no way to mess with that damn fellow!

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The Federation.

Office.

Nie Ning stood by the window, his eyes flickering as he lost himself in thought.

The door behind him opened, and an advanced-stage Apprentice Wizard named Lida walked in.

"My Lord, you called for me?"

"There should still be some shadow recording stones here. Bring me a shadow recording stone and a Shadow-Severing Pearl."

Nie Ning watched Wade's retreating back and spoke calmly.

A shadow recording stone was a wizard tool that could record images, while a Shadow-Severing Pearl could conceal a wizard's mental fluctuations.

They were usually of little use, but now...

He could sense the malice radiating from Wade, which had become even stronger after he left.

To prevent this guy from causing any trouble, he needed to watch him leave Ska City to be at ease.

After all, the man had quite a few sealed objects in his possession. Releasing even one would be enough to keep Nie Ning busy for a long time, and if he couldn't handle it, the outcome would be even worse.

"Yes."

Lida left the office upon hearing the command.

Although he didn't understand what Nie Ning intended to do, Nie Ning was the boss here.

...

Before long, Lida returned to the office with the shadow recording stone and the Shadow-Severing Pearl.

After obtaining the tools, Nie Ning didn't linger and set off in the direction Wade had gone.

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