Chapter 115: Leave

“Miss Jelika, it’s like this.” Gao De felt no need to beat around the bush with her either.

Whoever shows up with a “business card” clearly wants you to help them.

If that’s the case, just state your request openly.

If they’re willing to help, they help; if not, that’s perfectly reasonable—just find another way. Hesitating and pretending to be shy only makes you seem petty.

“I heard you’re about to leave Bremen City, traveling by airship with the mage from Shengxi City to Shengxi City.”

“Actually, I’ve always wanted to go to Shengxi City and have been searching for a way.”

“But, Miss, you know—us commoners find it extremely difficult to travel from Bremen to Shengxi City.”

Gao De took a small sip of black tea, not bothering to savor its fine flavor, and continued:

“So, Miss Jelika, I humbly ask: could you take me with you when you travel to Shengxi City?”

“I’m willing to pay the appropriate fee.”

Gao De set down his teacup and waited silently for Jelika’s reply.

Upon hearing this, Miss Jelika paused slightly.

Clearly, Gao De’s request caught her off guard.

She gently stirred her tea, her eyes glinting with thought; after a moment, she spoke slowly:

“It makes sense—you’re still so young, yet already possess such skill. Naturally, you wish to go out and see the world. Even if you don’t make a name for yourself, at least you’ll learn something.”

Jelika didn’t ask Gao De his purpose for going to Shengxi City; she simply imagined it herself.

This relieved Gao De.

If she had actually asked his purpose, he wouldn’t have known how to answer.

Make up a lie? But his destination was the same as hers—the Seris Magic Academy.

If they met there later, even if she didn’t mind his lie, it would still be awkward.

Tell the truth? That would make him seem arrogant—a mere repair craftsman daring to dream of the “Seris Magic Academy.”

And he couldn’t reveal the “letter of recommendation”—not until he’d used it.

After all, the tragic example of Seda the mage still loomed before him.

Gao De didn’t want to gamble on Jelika’s character.

“It’s not impossible. My father arranged for me to have a steward and two maids accompany me to Shengxi City.”

Finally, Jelika smiled faintly and nodded. “To be honest, I’m going to study, not to vacation. One maid is enough—two are excessive.”

“I can keep one maid and give you the empty spot.”

“As for payment, no need—I don’t pay anything to ride the airship.”

Hearing this, Gao De felt a surge of joy and gratitude.

He took a deep breath and said with utmost seriousness: “Thank you for your generosity, Miss Jelika. I will never forget your help.”

“Don’t mention it—it’s no big deal,” Jelika replied, her tone still gentle. “I look forward to the day you become a true master.”

“Once Master Frey finishes his task with the ley line, we’ll depart.”

“I’ll send someone to notify you the day before we leave. Pack your things early these next few days—be ready to depart at any moment.”

When Gao De left the Lord’s mansion, he still felt disbelieving.

He hadn’t expected the problem that had plagued him for so long to be solved so easily.

He hadn’t imagined Miss Jelika would be so accommodating. Gao De felt deeply moved.

She hadn’t even asked many questions before agreeing to take him.

But it was somewhat expected—given his current status and strength, he meant nothing before the noble, gifted daughter of the Lord’s mansion.

Jelika had neither reason nor interest to pry into his affairs.

Yet taking him along was still a great favor.

But Gao De, at this moment, had no means to repay her kindness—he could only silently remember it in his heart.

Back home at Kamengdejie 237, Gao De immediately began packing. He didn’t have much to bring.

He simply had few possessions.

Magic formulas, herbal recipes, spare clothes, the Mist Veil Fang, alchemical potions, and 222 gold coins—that was all he owned.

While packing, Gao De noticed the two wooden barrels he’d set aside for water.

He suddenly remembered—he hadn’t “drawn” his daily reward yet.

“Wasted money,” Gao De muttered under his breath, feeling a pang of regret.

These barrels had cost him ten silver just yesterday.

But he couldn’t possibly take two wooden barrels to Shengxi City.

That would be ridiculous! As he thought this, he walked over to one of the barrels.

He channeled his physical and magical energy, activating the spell model of [Water Creation+] in his magical star-sea.

A magical glow gathered at his fingertip.

As his magic rippled, a fresh, moist scent began to fill the air.

Gao De focused his mind.

The next moment, the empty interior of the barrel began to ripple.

Water molecules gathered and condensed as if alive.

As the spell continued, the water level in the barrel rose steadily.

When the magical glow in his hand faded, one-quarter of the eight-gallon barrel was filled with a golden, translucent liquid.

The surface shimmered with delicate ripples, and a sweet, honey-like aroma slowly drifted into the air.

At the same time, a piece of information surfaced in Gao De’s mind like a flash of inspiration.

“Premium Honey Water.”

This was the random liquid drawn by [Water Creation+].

“At least it’s not sewage,” Gao De thought, scooping a cup of honey water and drinking it in one gulp.

The rich sweetness of honey blended with the freshness of water, creating a perfect taste; the silky texture filled him with delight.

“No wonder it’s called premium honey water. Too bad it only lasts a day—if it lasted longer, selling this entire barrel would be quite profitable,” Gao De couldn’t help mentally calculating potential profits.

In the days that followed, Gao De focused on only four things: eating, sleeping, cultivation, and waiting. He even lost interest in his “repair craftsman” work, hanging the “resting” sign again and again.

During this time, he visited Pierre once more to inform the old man of his decision to leave Bremen City and travel to Shengxi City.

Pierre could only offer his blessings.

“Keep going, boy. I think you’ll very likely become a powerful mage.”

“Not likely—definitely!” Gao De smiled and replied.

Pierre burst into laughter.

And during these days, Gao De performed [Water Creation+] once daily for his “first draw.”

After multiple uses, he gradually noticed certain patterns in [Water Creation+].

For instance, although the spell’s description says “your first daily casting produces a random liquid instead of water,” it wasn’t truly random—it seemed to have a “guarantee” mechanism.

Because since then, every time Gao De used [Water Creation+], the random liquid he obtained was “honey water,” except for the first time, which had been “premium honey water.”

Clearly, “honey water” was the guaranteed outcome.

Getting any other liquid was pure luck.

On the 30th of Harvest Month, the final day of the month.

Gao De finally received a message from Jelika’s messenger:

Master Frey has completed his task. Departure for Shengxi City is at nine tomorrow. Do not be late.

(End of Chapter)