Baltimore Town was originally a town where on-campus professors and employees lived. In addition to some residents who grew vegetables and fruits and provided simple services, the whole town was only as big as one street.
But, that was a long time ago.
The current town has not only built a cargo port, chamber of commerce, school and hospital, but also operates a beautiful shopping street on a hillside with pleasant scenery and close to the campus. The most fashionable clothes and trendy foods can be found in Beyeland.
The town is dedicated to serving the noble wizards. Life here is so convenient that some faculty and staff even move their families to live in the town. In other words, you will always meet someone you know when shopping here.
Griffith walked slowly, looking around warily.
Sonia walked briskly beside him. As she walked, she looked at the glass showcases along the street that were being prepared and asked out of the blue:
"Griffith, do you want to buy a house nearby? There are too many rules in Homewood, which does cause a lot of inconveniences. That's great~ Mom will never allow me to live outside alone."
"How should I put it? It has some special uses." Griffith thought about it. His real estate search wasn't just about finding a place to live off campus.
"This way, you can live outside every Saturday and Sunday night, and come back on Monday morning!" Sonia has already fantasized about it. "Even if you play late, there will be no patrolling seniors to criticize you."
I don't mean to stay out all night. Griffith looked at her and didn't know how to proceed.
Sonia said while spinning in a circle, her flying skirt blooming like petals: "You must find a house that can see the sea, and then leave the key to me so that I can sneak out after class on Saturday." , prepare for the dance and dinner! It’s so exciting to think about it!”
Don't add drama to yourself! If the count finds out, won't he hang me? Griffith's heart thumped as he realized that Sonia's fantasy must be stopped as soon as possible.
"Sonia, um, doesn't the countess not allow you to live outside?"
"Yes, but since you're here Griffith, I won't be living alone, right?"
Griffith felt as if he had been hit on the head with a hammer, and for a moment he didn't know how to refute.
"And Galadia, Fiona, and Lana will also come. In this way, Berthier and the others can't excuse themselves if they don't come as guests. How great!" The more the Countess thought about it, the more she felt that her idea was impeccable.
"Sonia, do you still remember that this is my territory..."
"What's wrong~ The territory of my vassals is my territory!" Sonia said proudly, "That's what is written in the rule book of the Mysterious King!"
It was too late to say anything now, they had already arrived at the entrance of the ice cream shop, waiting to open. Sonia entered deep fantasy with starry eyes:
“It’s not good to indulge in fun, as people will neglect their studies.
"We need to set a rule that people who fail the exam or regress are not allowed to enter, so that everyone will be motivated."
This has already brought into the hostess's thinking mode. Griffith hit his forehead hard.
At this time, the store door opened. Griffith hurriedly took two steps and opened the door for the girls: "Rum grape, hazelnut milk and black cocoa, what flavor do you want?"
Colorful ice cream is packed in insulated tin cans. On the side is a small egg roll tip made by mixing egg whites and sugar. After choosing the ice cream, scoop out a big scoop and put it into the cone, so you can eat it on the go.
Sonia stared intently at the glass plate covering the ice cream, looking at this and that as if making a major decision in life.
"It's not good to eat ice cream so early," Griffith thought for a moment, "I suggest you eat less and leave the rest to me."
"What a beautiful thought~" Sonia hummed softly and pointed to the small jar of rum grapes.
"Aren't you feeling well?" Griffith reminded again.
Sonia's face suddenly turned red and she whispered, "Just eat one, it'll be fine."
She looked at the ice cream wholeheartedly, then carefully took it to the chair by the window and sat down. She took a small sip with joy and immediately closed her eyes and trembled.
"Wow, it's so cold!"
…
After eating the ice cream, they walked around the street. This shopping street extends from south to north, and there is a beautiful residential area on the gentle slope at the end of the road.
Once the girl was in shopping mode, Griffith relaxed. He walked behind carrying his things, searching along Beria Street not far away, and soon found an old warehouse near the intersection.
Judging from the house number, it should be No. 22, Beria Street.
The warehouse is solid, but hidden in an alley ten meters deep. There are obvious magical fluctuations in the air. Griffith took out the pendant box that contained a lock of Elodie's hair that he had been carrying, and used the mithril pendant to perform a divination - a clue about Elodie.
Divination responded immediately and confirmed that the hidden clues were in this dusty warehouse. Dr. Zion and his animal-like plant material may well have left messages there.
Griffith decided to go there to look for clues as soon as he had some free time. However, the girl was very interested and tried on clothes and shoes from one store to another. It's almost noon.
While waiting for the clerk to pack shoes and hats, Sonia's long reflex arc suddenly came to her senses.
"Griffith, do you mind if everyone goes to your house to make a fuss and eat up all the good food?"
Everyone would mind it, right... Griffith didn't answer, but his expression pretty much meant the same thing.
Sonia patted him on the shoulder and said: "You can think of yourself as Griffith Blanton. However, you are likely to become Griffith de Ravenel in the near future."
"This is still uncertain." Griffith shook his head. Obtaining a noble title requires a lot of merit, and the competition is very fierce.
"No, that's not the idea." Sonia held his arm and analyzed it seriously, "You first became Ravenel before you could have this surname."
Griffith's mind was suddenly lit up. He realized that Sonia, after being in a daze all morning, was now saying things he had never thought of before.
The girl continued:
"Byeland's living room is the real power. Although Dad hates the big shots who come to the house every day, he still welcomes them. Even if he knows that some people are spies sent to monitor him, he will get along with them calmly. If he wants to come tomorrow There was a coup or war, and Mom and Dad would have gotten the news from the living room two weeks ago and sold off all their securities accounts.
"Homonworth is a very special place. If Sheila, Trajan, and students from Roland Branch met us in normal times, we might just have an ordinary relationship. We are also classmates from Minerva, and Solo and I Countess Lan would probably quarrel when they meet because of their different political views.
"However, it is possible for everyone to become lifelong friends here. Only here can everyone put aside the disputes in Beyeland and get along harmoniously. Even if they become enemies in the future, the friendship between classmates will make everyone retain some sympathy.
"Due to various restrictions, there is no Beyeland living room in Homewood. Most students from Minerva House will not be allowed to spend the night outside until they graduate. Even if other students have a private residence, they are not allowed to stay outside. to all kinds of friends.
"But, Griffith, you are different. You have the right to make decisions freely, and everyone has a good relationship with you. Many girls from the upper and lower grades want to get to know you. First-year student Shutoral There are many people who admire you.
"You see, Count Chalon, Count Urenas, and many heirs of great wizards, generals, viscounts, and barons are all your guests and friends. Even if you don't get Ravenel, as a replacement The title and surname can only be better!
"Go and buy a beautiful little house. It doesn't have to be big, but it should have a garden, and the living room should be spacious and comfortable. If all the friends of the Earl's family are invited, my Griffith will be Griffith from now on. Count of Fez, your fiefdom is in Glamorgan or Falconia!"
Griffith was completely convinced. This was not his original plan, but after listening to Sonia's long speech, his original plan also changed.
"Phew, I'm so excited," Sonia stroked her beating chest, "I really want to play a game of King of Mysteries now."
"Let's go eat mutton hot pot!" Griffith needs to digest the suggestion just now and further improve the follow-up plan.
Just as Sonia was about to respond, her face suddenly turned pale and her thin eyebrows were knitted together. She clutched her belly and sweat dropped.
"It hurts, ah, this..."
Griffith panicked for a moment.
"Sure enough, you can't eat at this time~" Sonia grabbed Griffith's arm, "I'm a little, ouch."
…
Although I don’t know what happened, Sonia suddenly suffered from gastroenteritis.
Griffith was free for a moment. He deposited the things he just bought and went directly to the warehouse on Beria Street.
He looked around in the distant streets for a while, without testing the strength of the defense. Directly provoking the magic barrier set up by the demigod will be quickly detected, and the spell-breaking power of Sequence 7 will probably not be able to break it.
He wandered in the alley next to him, preparing to look around to see what was going on. Soon, he saw two children playing football there.
"Kids, come here." Griffith took out a handful of centimeters and tossed them in his hand. "Let's play a game. If you win, this is yours."
"What is it?"
Griffith tiptoed their ball and threw a few coins to them: "Did you see the alley across the street? I threw the ball out. If you pick it up within 30 seconds, these coins will It’s yours.”
As soon as he finished speaking, he kicked the ball towards the alley without waiting for the children to reply.
Under the powerful force of the Sequence 7 Extraordinary, the ball hit the warehouse door like a meteorite. However, there were faint ripples in the air, and the flying ball seemed to enter the water and became slower and slower, and finally fell gently outside the warehouse door.
