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The southern border town of Reben had regained its vitality. The city hall—formerly known as the lord's castle—had been renamed, and a new six-story building stood proudly beside it.
"What? You want to learn magic? Then you absolutely should! Hahaha! Don't worry about a thing, boy. I was already planning to invite a magic instructor soon!" Cobler, the director of the Cobler Manpower Agency, said.
"T-Thank you so much!" the boy stuttered, bowing deeply.
"Thank me? Nonsense! I'll make sure you become a great mage, and sell you for a high price—ah, I mean…! Just focus on studying hard! Got it?" Cobler said.
"I won't let you down! Thank you, thank you so much!" the boy exclaimed. He dashed out, bowing all the way.
Watching him go, Cobler grinned a wide, sinister smile.
"This is truly satisfying work," he said to himself, turning his gaze toward the safe he had proudly placed in a corner of his office. Above it hung a framed certificate of commendation, personally awarded by the empire's Sixth Prince, Revelio.
—Certificate of Commendation "For your significant contribution to exposing the rebellion plot orchestrated by Leandro, the Marquis of the Border, we hereby commend you." —Revelio Carlyen, Sixth Prince of the Orias Empire
Every glance at the certificate filled Cobler with pride. It wasn't just any certificate; it bore the imperial seal.
Two months had passed since Caron Leston removed the former lord from power.
"This is why it's important to back the right horse!" Cobler declared to himself.
Though his...
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