[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe":3,"chapter-greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-357":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Greatest Legacy of the Magus Universe",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},159601,309,"Chapter 357 Alcohol","greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-357",357,"\u003Cp>Despite the early hour, the Black Leaf Tavern near the harbor was bustling with activity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This establishment was a weathered building with a sign depicting a frothy ale mug hanging crookedly above its entrance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Inside the tavern, the air was thick with the scent of sweat, alcohol, and the salty breeze from the ocean that wafted in every time someone opened the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Humans, elves, dwarves, and gnomes sat shoulder to shoulder, sharing an early morning drink.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At one table, a pair of humans and another pair of dwarves were locked in a heated argument about who the most beautiful courtesan in The Velvet Dreams was.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>On a nearby table, a group of elves were gracefully drinking from a goblet of wine. They were conversing quietly, ridiculing the group nearby for arguing over a harlot.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A group of gnomes sat at the stools by the bar where the grizzled bartender, a middle-aged dwarf with a long, braided beard, was serving them drinks with his skillful hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Behind the bartender was a shelf filled with a wide variety of alcohol bottles, ranging from ales made by humans to dwarven whiskey.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the midst of this rowdy scene, the tavern keeper's dog went around the tables, accepting pats from the customers.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At a certain table in the corner of the tavern, Adam sat with a wide grin on his face as he looked around and nodded from time to time. \"Hahaha, you can't drink all day if you don't start in the morning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Here, here!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That's the spirit, young man!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Another round of drinks!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The patrons sitting around him cheered enthusiastically when they heard Adam's words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Meanwhile, Hudson, who was sitting across from the youth, glanced at him incredulously, \"Is this the type of place you like to visit early in the morning?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam glanced at him and chuckled, \"Ah, this place… it feels like home.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next moment, he grabbed the gourd hanging from his waist, uncorked it, and took a large swig.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He wiped his mouth and glanced at the wine gourd like it was his lover. \"You know, there's a magic in wine that no Magus can produce.\" He then looked at Hudson and asked, \"Want some?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hudson's lips twitched. \"No, thanks.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he gazed at Adam madly drinking from the gourd, he couldn't help but speak up, \"As a Magus, you shouldn't indulge in alcohol so much. It dulls your senses.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam glanced at the middle-aged man and winked. \"Don't worry, I got that all covered.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This guy… Hudson didn't know what to say.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was even beginning to question if the youth sitting in front of him was truly a right fit for the Twilight Brotherhood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But for someone of Warden Berger's caliber to have sponsored him to the Council… There must be something that he sees in Adam that I don't.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>From the conversation that he'd just now had with the youth, Hudson had surmised a couple of things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Firstly, to him, Adam appeared to be a pragmatic and somewhat detached individual. His primary focus was the pursuit of knowledge, indicating a deep intellectual curiosity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secondly, his attitude toward helping others revealed to Hudson a sense of cynicism. This led him to believe that Adam is actually a selfish Magus, prioritizing his own goals and interests over other things.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And lastly, but most importantly, he was an alcoholic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hudson had met many Magi who liked to drink wine, but not nearly as much as Adam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Since the time the youth had landed in Acryon, the people that Hudson had sent to spy over him had almost always found him sipping on wine.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This caused Hudson to have a deeper understanding of Adam's character.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He couldn't help but think to himself, Is he reliant on alcohol because of stress or maybe some past traumas? Does he drink to numb himself from the world's problems?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>While he was deep in thought, Adam suddenly glanced at him and smirked, \"Don't think too much. I drink because I like it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hudson's pupils constricted. Did he just… read my thoughts?!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam waved his hand. \"Your facial expressions are just too obvious. Relax a little.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then looked at Adam and bowed. \"And a very good morning to you as well, Lord Magus.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam nodded with a friendly smile. On the inside, he was wondering, A Rank 1 Magus? Could he be an Acolyte?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The bottom of the Twilight Brotherhood's hierarchical ladder consisted of Rank 1 Magi, also known as Acolytes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their main goal was simply to deepen their magical studies and help around with miscellaneous works. They were barely given any dangerous missions to complete.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"This here is Duncan, a promising young Magus from our organization,\" Hudson introduced the young man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam stretched out his hand and smiled, \"Pleasure to meet you, Duncan. I'm Adam.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Lord Magus!\" Duncan shook Adam's hand with both hands. \"It's an honor to meet you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After that, Duncan took his seat beside Hudson.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam glanced at the two and asked, \"So what is it that I have to do? Warden Berger did mention that you guys were going to give me some kind of stupid test.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hudson's eyes twitched. Stupid test?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He then glanced at Duncan and gestured. \"Hand it to him.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, my lord,\" Hudson respectfully replied before handing a rolled-up parchment paper to Adam.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The youth grabbed the paper and unfurled it. He leisurely glanced at the contents inside while sipping from his wine gourd.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the more he read, the more his expression darkened. After having read all the details inside, he kept away the paper inside his earring.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He glanced at Hudson with a disgusted expression. \"So this is the guy you want me to deal with?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hudson nodded. \"Indeed.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Adam was silent for a while before responding, \"What about the person supporting him? Surely, there must be someone powerful behind him for him to keep doing what he's doing for so long. How am I to deal with that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You don't need to worry about the Magus supporting him,\" Hudson assured, \"we'll take care of that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Hmm.\" Adam stroked his chin in thought. \"And how exactly do you want me to deal with this filthy bastard?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hudson's lips curled up into a faint smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How you deal with him is also a test.\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1053,"2026-05-29T04:44:34.705Z","2026-06-01T04:29:11.309Z",1,"novelbin.me","50630366fc63d9f5b35190af0fdc8a477874b41e2fcd77322166c68849f4d1f0","greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-358","greatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-chapter-356",1765,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgreatest-legacy-of-the-magus-universe-cover.jpg"]