Chapter 456: False and True
Chapter 456: False and True
As an arcane wizard, Hotes's power is certainly greater than that of any third-level wizard, and the residence arranged for him by Kongliu Valley should also be more spacious and exquisite.
However, there are not many residences in Kongliu Valley itself, and there has been a recent housing shortage, so in the end a five-story wizard tower was arranged for Hotes.
"Oops! We are a step late." When Morris arrived at the Witch Tower, he heard faint sounds coming from inside and slapped his thigh in regret.
"No, you really want to compete for the first place? You are so boring." Ivan looked at him speechlessly. Is it necessary to be so exaggerated?
"Of course, I am Boss Hotes' most loyal brother." Morris said seriously.
"The person inside is an old acquaintance of yours. I don't think you would mind losing to her." Ivan really couldn't bear to look at him and continued.
"Tanya?"
Morris responded.
Before Ivan could answer, a familiar voice rang in their ears.
"What are you two whispering about in front of my wizard tower? If you want to come in, just come in quickly. Don't act sneaky and arouse suspicion."
"Greetings, Your Excellency Hotes."
The two looked at each other and hurriedly stepped into the current wizard tower and came to the reception room in the tower. Tanya was indeed here, and Mara who often followed her.
Ivan and Maurice stepped forward to greet him.
Hotes kept looking at the two of them, thinking to himself, how come these two people who are from different places and have nothing in common with each other look so familiar with each other? Shouldn't they just dislike each other?
"Ahem, now you're here, no need to be so polite." After a while, he waved his hand.
"Hey, boss, as soon as I heard that you were in the Empty Valley, I immediately went to find Ivan and dragged him to your place. I wanted to be the first one to arrive, but Miss Tanya got there first. I hope I didn't disturb you guys from talking?"
Morris's true form showed up upon seeing this, and his tone of voice became casual.
As he spoke, he looked at someone on the side with a suspicious look, and the gossip fire in his heart was burning.
"Stop talking nonsense." Hotes glared at him, motioned the two who had just arrived to sit anywhere, and then asked curiously, "Ivan, you've only been in Berta Blood Plain for a short time, right? How did you subdue this arrogant guy?"
"Boss, what are you talking about? What do you mean by 'surrender' and 'look down on others'? I have always been a humble wizard." Morris was a little unhappy and answered first.
"Shut up first and let me listen to Ivan," said Hotes.
"I invented the Pure White Eyes, and he innovated on it to construct the Pure White Tower. We both appreciate each other, and we had a great conversation as soon as we met, so we became friends." Ivan glanced at the two people next to him and said carefully.
"Yeah, we still have a lot in common." Morris agreed.
Hearing what the two said, Hotes rolled his eyes without giving them face, and almost said directly, "I don't believe you." This made Tanya, who was sitting on the other side, chuckle, and her laughter was as clear and generous as a silver bell.
Mara also looked at him with a smile on her pretty face.
Ivan saw it all and thought to himself that Speaker Hotes was really used to being casual, otherwise none of these guys would be so calm in the face of an arcane wizard.
I heard from Morris before that there is a reason why this Speaker is so eccentric and does his own thing.
"Even if that's not the case, as the person who admires you the most, Boss Hotes, I will definitely maintain a friendly attitude towards the talented people you value, and will not dislike Ivan." Morris emphasized with some indignation.
"Oh! Then tell me, why do I value Iven so much? What's the reason?" Hotes thought for a moment and then asked.
"Boss, isn't this obvious?" Morris straightened his wizard robe and said firmly.
"How can it be so obvious?" Hotes glanced at the people present and asked.
"You really want me to tell you? Then I'll just say it." Morris also glanced at the two people next to him, and his expression seemed eager to try.
"Don't talk nonsense, just say it directly." Hotes urged.
"Hey, don't think I don't know."
Morris became even more excited when he heard this, and acted as if he saw through everything. He looked around, and under Hotes' glare, he continued, "Ivan is also one of the backbones of our Five-Colored Demon Robe. As an old member of the Five-Colored Demon Robe, I should unite the new members." Five-Colored Demon Robe?
A huge question mark emerged in Hotes' mind. He noticed Ivan's expression and didn't see anything unusual. He knew that Ivan was still relatively reliable.
He became even more confused.
Why did I join the Five-Colored Demon Robe? Judging from what the two of them said, could it be that I created it? How come I don’t know? Could it be that I was drunk-——
"Now that we've come to this, I have no choice but to reveal our organization's logo and tokens, lest others underestimate us."
Morris did not stop there. He looked at Tanya and the other person proudly, then gestured to Ivan and took off his wizard robe in front of everyone, revealing the colorful wind and thunder robe underneath.
Seeing this scene, Ivan silently took a step or two away.
He noticed Hotes's expression, as if something was wrong. Perhaps he felt awkward, because Morris was too much of a show-off.
"Ivan, you--" Morris was still motioning to him.
"Yes, we usually keep a low profile and like to wear the wind and thunder robe inside." Ivan quickly changed the subject, while rolling up his sleeves to indicate that he was wearing it too.
Hotes looked at it in a daze.
He suddenly remembered that one time when they were drinking and the atmosphere was intense, Morris seemed to have mentioned something like this. He just said it casually, but he didn't expect that this guy took it seriously.
So, is it true that he drank alcohol? This is ridiculous.
"Hehehe." Tanya found it particularly funny and couldn't help laughing again.
"Wizard Tanya, what are you laughing at? What's so funny about this? Please be more serious. Otherwise, you can come visit Boss Hotes later. Now is our private party for the Five Colored Magic Robes."
Seeing someone being so rude, Morris reminded him.
Only Tanya was laughing. If it were anyone else, he wouldn't have such a good temper.
"Hehe, you actually wore two wizard robes at once, hehe." Tanya still couldn't stop her laughter.
"No way? There is no rule in the wizarding world that states that a wizard can only wear one wizard robe at a time, and not two or three." Morris argued.
"Hehe, yeah, you're right." Tanya nodded, then shook her head: "But I still can't leave."
"You are so rude, I—"
Morris was a little annoyed.
He took a step forward, ready to argue further, but found that the other party took out a box. The box popped open, revealing a colorful wizard robe.
Isn’t this the boss’s exclusive work - the wind and thunder robe?
"It turns out that I am also a member of the Five-Colored Demon Robe."
Tanya put it on herself in an orderly manner. She didn't know how she managed to get the wind and thunder robe to fall inside, underneath her original wizard robe.
It is not difficult to find that the wizard robe she is wearing is of extraordinary quality, most likely better than the wind and thunder robe.
"Wizard Hotes, do you accept me as an official member?" she asked Hotes.
"Oh yes, Tanya is also a member of the Five Colored Demon Robes. We are all members of the Five Colored Demon Robes. Hahaha, I was originally planning to find a chance to introduce you two to each other, but now it seems that there is no need, all thanks to Morris, hahaha."
At this moment, Hotes's expression was very interesting.
In fact, Ivan saw that there were some problems, but even the Speaker admitted it himself, so he was happy to pretend to be confused. Things in the world are all false and true, true and false, and who can say that they are completely clear?
(End of this chapter)