SUPREME ARCH-MAGUS

While keeping an eye on the marching servants who were carrying the large wooden barrels, which were covered in black cloth, Kent darted from one place to the next, following them at a close distance.

A middle-aged man with a scar on his bald head is leading the servants towards the large white stone palace behind the venue. After passing the gathering venue, Kent changed his position from one obstacle to another, maintaining a safe distance from the Chen family servants.

Instead of entering the palace, the bald man led the servants towards the back garden of the palace. While lurking in the tree shadows, Kent continued to follow them.

Even though Kent thought of dropping out of this risky task, his curiosity didn't stop him from following the servants deep into the stronghold of the Chen family.

After ten moments of a long journey, they reached a natural pond, which is beautifully crafted on a single rock. Surrounding the pond, flowery bushes were raised up to waist length, giving privacy for bathing.

Kent, who stood on a thick tree branch, stared at the pool area where the bald man was instructing each servant to put down the wooden baskets carefully.

On the command of the bald man, they removed the black cloth covering the wooden baskets and placed a beautiful girl in each basket. Their beautiful skin is glowing under the shade of moonlight.

"What the hell?!" Kent muttered, staring at the girls, who were crying unwillingly with a cloth placed in their mouths. After careful observation, Kent found that all the women were wearing similar types of black clothes. There were a total of 18 girls there.

"What are you waiting for? Take them outside, tie their limbs, and place them before the pond water." The bald man commanded with a serious look.

Soon, all 18 girls were kneeling around the pond in a circle. While staring at the pond water, they were all wailing in a muffled tone. After making sure that everything was in place, the bald man commanded everyone to follow him.

"Koti, you stay here and guard these ladies until the young master, Zi Chen, comes. I need others at the gathering. So, stay vigilant. If you see any outsiders, don't hesitate to kill on  the spot." The bald man instructed a slender, tall, middle-aged man.

"You don't need to worry, Master Chen. My dagger is enough to kill a mob." Koti replied with a smug smile. That bald guy nodded his head and left towards the main palace, along with other servants.

In that silent night, the muffled wailing of 18 girls reverberated around the pond. Koti, who stood guard, felt irritation while listening to their nonstop crying.

"Shut up… Your fate is already decided. So, be obedient and serve young master Chen with your bodies. You might even get rewarded if you stay humble." Koti cursed with an evil grin. reading-here-on-NovelFire

While staring at the surroundings, he walked around the pond in circles.

Kent, who sat on the tree branch with a tense look, was still in a dilemma whether to silently leave the place or take the gamble to save the beauties.

"Master, what do you think the young master will do?" Lambu asked Mohini, who is observing Kent from the skies.

"It's better if he leaves silently. It will save a lot of trouble for me." Mohini replied while observing Kent carefully.

"How can you say that, Master? Look at those pitiful girls. How can anyone abandon them? Especially young master Kent." Lambu spoke in a strong tone, placing his argument.

After thinking for a long time, Kent decided to leave silently. He doesn't know where they come from or how they will respond after saving them. Also, he is new to the capital. So, he won't meddle in the troubled waters and power struggles of local families.

But fate has other plans for him. Just as he got down from the tree branch, the dried leaves made a rustling noise. Even though it is very low, Koti, who is fully alert, clearly heard the rustling.

"Who is there?" Koti shouted as he rushed towards the origin of the sound. He held a sharp dagger in his right hand, ready to throw it at any moment.

Kent, instead of hiding behind trees or running away, climbed back onto the tree, hiding between branches. He already wore his knuckles, getting ready for confrontation if necessary.

Koti, who reached the tree, carefully inspected the place without letting his guard down. Even though he didn't see anyone, the aromatic fragrance from Kent's clothes reached his nostrils.

"Bastard, you can't leave this place alive. Come out now; otherwise, I will toss your dead body to street dogs." Koti, who believed that there was definitely someone, began shouting in a loud tone while using spells to attack in random directions.

Kent's body is shaking with tension. He had never experienced this type of life-and-death situation before. The blood is rushing to his brain as he prepares to fight back.

Koti continued to shout his threats with angry roars. The 18 girls stopped crying and turned their heads to see what was going on. All of them are praying for a savior.

Feeling impatient, Koti took out his sky orb to light up the area. But just as he held the sky orb, Kent directly jumped from the tree while targeting Koti's head with his knuckle.

"Bammm…"

"Ahhh…" Koti cried out in pain and fell flat on the ground. Kent, who is in a state of fight or flight, continued to punch Koti's face non-stop. Soon, Koti lost his consciousness with a bleeding face.

Kent, who is in attack mode, didn't even feel the dagger that stuck deep inside his right shoulder.

Ignoring his bleeding right shoulder, Kent hurried towards the pond. Hope sparked on the faces of those girls, who eagerly waited for his arrival.

"Shhh, another head ache." Mohini, who saw the dagger on Kent's body, sighed in irritation and began searching her storage rings for antidotes.

After reaching the girls, Kent untied one girl, who rescued all the others. Instead of running away, all the girls were waiting for the command of one girl among them.

Kent, who was walking in front, stopped and turned around to see why No was running to save their lives.

"Benefactor, please drink this. That dagger has poison." A long hair girl among the 18, approached Kent and passed a small veil of elixir. Kent who already experiencing a weakness inside his body, didn't hesitate to drink the potion.

Mohini, who almost reached the ground, stopped in her tracks after seeing the golden-colored potion in the lady's hand.

"You don't have time. Run away. Those people might come back at any time." Kent said it in a hurried tone.

"Benefactor, we are really thankful for your help. But we can't leave this city with these clothes. Also, if anyone sees the markings on our faces, they will immediately kill us without hesitation." The girl said it in a depressed tone while staring at Kent with gratitude.

"Stop talking like mud heads. You just need a few clothes to cover yourself. Here, quickly dress up and cover your faces with masks. There is a large gathering going on outside. No one will trace you if you guys mix up in the crowd." Kent said this while taking out Lucy's brand new clothes from his Pegasus bracelet.

_

Lucy definitely doubt Kent...