Chapter 640: Chapter 406 Jennifer_2
She gritted her teeth and stepped off the carriage, stumbling and rushing back to the Palace.
...
After learning of the situation, De Wildt’s face darkened, but he said nothing and only ordered Jennifer in a deep voice to quickly change and leave the Palace through the back door to find Colin by another covert means.
The request for help was crucial; only the core bloodline of the Family could be entrusted, and as the King, his every move was too conspicuous and difficult to conceal. Others like Serass, being quite old and holding positions such as White Tower Guard Knight, also found it difficult to hide their movements.
Only Jennifer, a girl who loved to go out shopping and was just thirteen, could be easily overlooked and was the best candidate for contact.
Upon receiving the order, Jennifer quickly changed clothes, exhibiting no hesitation, and left the Palace.
Adversity is the best potion for growth...
Watching her departing figure, De Wildt felt both heartache and a sense of empathy.
...
When Jennifer arrived at Colin’s home, it was already evening. The weather was poor, lead-gray clouds covered all the Sky, and the world was dim.
It seemed about to rain, and the wind had started to blow, causing a sudden drop in temperature.
She had left when it was sunny, wearing not much, and now sat in Colin’s living room on the sofa with her small face turning slightly pale, subconsciously holding her hands around the steaming hot red tea in front of her.
"Lady Jennifer, what’s wrong? Is there a problem in the secret room that you need my help with?"
Seeing her pitiful appearance, Colin felt a bit puzzled and turned to give Renee a meaningful glance.
Understanding his cue, Renee fetched a small grey-brown blanket from nearby and handed it to Jennifer.
"Thank you," Jennifer whispered her thanks, somewhat embarrassed as she wrapped the blanket around herself.
Then her expression turned serious, and she said solemnly to Colin,
"Lord Colin, I have come to ask for your help with a new matter."
A new matter... Hmm... But half a badge had already been used...
Colin paused but ultimately did not refuse, gesturing for Jennifer to continue.
Jennifer organized her thoughts and succinctly told Colin all about the matter.
"So you want me to help rescue Wizard Erwin?"
"Yes, Lord Colin," Jennifer nodded and took out a lifelike wheat pendant and the promise contract from her person.
"This is from Grandfather De Wildt, for you. If you’re willing to help with the rescue of my great-grandfather,
then whether it’s Golden Flame Barley, a Magic Stone, or even the Fourth Rank Roon Meditation Method. And..."
Jennifer paused imperceptibly, lowering her head, biting her lip, "And myself, can all be offered as a reward."
After finishing, as if she had completed a strenuous journey, Jennifer breathed a slight sigh of relief, but another wave of tension soon followed.
Would Lord Colin agree to such a request?
She was now aware of the importance of this matter to the Roon Family and couldn’t help feeling uneasy, as if a precarious boulder was hanging overhead.
Fortunately, Colin did not make her wait too long, merely pondering for a moment before nodding.
"I accept the request of the Roon Family, but I only require the complete Roon Meditation Method."
Jennifer was momentarily stunned, her heart relaxing all at once, joy emerging in her mind while, for some reason, her eyes suddenly turned red, a thin layer of mist covering her bright pupils.
Colin inwardly sighed softly.
This world is so cruel, even harsher than the previous one.
At least in the previous world, it would take generations for major families to decline, but in this world, a great Family could fall almost overnight.
Watching Jennifer struggling to control her emotions, tears brimming... Colin sighed again in his heart, paused, then suddenly smiled and reached out his hand, asking in befuddlement:
"Lady Jennifer?"
Jennifer sniffled, noticing Colin’s extended hand, paused for a moment, her small face quickly flushing as she timidly reached out her hand.
"Lady Jennifer, what I meant was you haven’t yet given me the wheat pendant..."
Colin was somewhat helpless, but at least his purpose of diverting attention had been accomplished, after all, he couldn’t just watch her cry.
"Ah... okay... okay." Jennifer shuddered, withdrawing her right hand as if electrocuted, then quickly handed the wheat pendant to Colin, her cheeks blushing all the way up to her earlobes and neck.
The two remained silent for a while before Jennifer softly asked,
"Sir Colin, when do you plan to set out?"
"Tomorrow, at the break of dawn tomorrow morning, I need to make some preparations," Colin replied.
Flame Shadow had currently been transformed four times, and based on his feelings at the moment, he thought he could probably control one more.
Actually, he should have only been able to bear four, but just two days ago, he effortlessly advanced to Second Rank Advanced, and his soul strength had also enhanced.
Thus, the number of Elemental Shadows he could control had also increased.
Previously, at Second Rank Basic Level, he could only control six Frost Shadows, but now at Second Rank Advanced, he could control up to eight Frost Shadows.
But this was only mastering one type of Elemental Shadow. If he mixed Flame Shadow and Frost Shadow, the total number he could control would increase.
The maximum was when the number of both types was balanced; as it was now, without accidents, by tonight, Colin would be able to control five Frost Shadows and five Flame Shadows, a total of ten Elemental Shadows.
"Alright, then I won’t disturb Sir Colin any longer. I’ll come to find you tomorrow morning when it’s time to set out."
Jennifer continued, then got up, preparing to leave.
"Indeed, have a smooth journey."
This trip to investigate the so-called secrets of the ancestors of the Roon Family naturally required the accompaniment of a member of the Roon Family, in case they encountered any bloodline verification safeguards.
This was something Jennifer had already discussed with him beforehand.
Jennifer walked towards the exit of the villa, the blush still evident on her face.
But her eyes no longer held the panic of her arrival, and her footsteps had a bit more spring to them.
At least she had done everything her grandfather had instructed her to do.
Whoosh—
Whoosh Whoosh—
However, just as she reached the villa’s doorway, it began to pour outside.
Jennifer hesitated slightly, looking a bit troubled.
The rain was hardly a challenge for an Advanced Wizard Apprentice, but she had walked there in disguise; using witchcraft to avoid the rain would expose her.
Just as she was preparing to grit her teeth and walk back in the rain, Colin’s voice suddenly came from behind.
"Princess Jennifer, let me accompany you."
Colin walked up slowly, and before Jennifer could refuse, he gently caught her arm, and in the next moment, several strong flashes of witchcraft light flashed over them.
"I almost forgot to tell you, I’ve already become a Second Rank Wizard," Colin said to the somewhat perplexed Jennifer with a slight smile.
Swoosh!
After finishing, Colin and Jennifer soared into the sky, flying towards the Palace.
The Roon Family had promised him the Meditation Method as a reward, and there was a contract, but this wasn’t said by Erwin, whether these remaining members could represent the Roon Family was still unknown.
Of course, with his abilities, he really didn’t have to worry about Erwin reneging.
But revealing some of his capabilities in advance could somewhat avoid unnecessary trouble later.
In mid-air, Jennifer, feeling the powerful witchcraft bestowed upon her, watched the raindrops, like silver needles, ferociously rushing towards them only to be gently pushed away half a foot from them, completely unable to get close.
There was also a peculiar witchcraft that swallowed all the sounds they produced, warped the surrounding light, and perfectly concealed their swiftly flying figures, leaving no trace exposed.
’Sir Colin... he’s already a Second Rank?’
’He doesn’t seem much older than me, Great Grandfather also mentioned that Sir Colin is very young...’
Jennifer stealthily glanced towards Colin, but quickly averted her eyes upon seeing the latter’s sharply chiseled, handsome profile, her heartbeat inexplicably quickening.