Ch 508: It’s Embarrassing When Your Pet Is Better At Games Than You

This day, a stranger went to the Adventurer’s Guild. He specifically requested to find someone named Buck, which made Anda at the front desk somewhat troubled.

“Guildmaster Buck isn’t here today. If you have an urgent matter, you can go directly to his house to find him.”

“I understand, thank you.”

The strange man left the Guild directly. Before leaving, he asked for the location of Bal’s House. Soon, the man appeared at Bal’s House’s Main Gate.

“This should be the place.”

Bal’s House was a little lively at this time; simply put, they were playing Monopoly.

“Ahhhhh! I lost again!”

Bal dejectedly sat on the sofa. On the coffee table, Bal’s game piece on the Monopoly board stopped on Philia’s territory, and Bal’s money was all spent; he was out.

“Humph, Father still can’t do it. Accept your punishment obediently, Father.”

Philia stood with her hands on her hips looking at Bal. Her smug expression embarrassed Bal, and the quill pen dipped in ink further added to his misery. Xiaoyue was preparing to go out to buy groceries. As soon as she went out, she saw a strange man standing at the Main Gate of the front yard, so she approached him to ask.

“Excuse me, who are you looking for?”

“I’m looking for Buck. Miss Anda told me he’s home.”

“I understand. I’ll go call Master.”

Xiaoyue returned to the house and went to Bal.

“Master, someone is looking for you outside. Pfft…”

Seeing Bal’s face with its various markings, even the usually serious Xiaoyue couldn’t help but laugh.

“Who is it?”

Bal turned to look outside and stood up.

“The person didn’t state their identity, but it seems like they know you.”

“Alright, I’ll go take a look.”

Bal handed the game piece to Xiao Jiu.

“Xiao Jiu, you play for me.”

Xiao Jiu tilted her head; obviously, she didn’t know how to play. Fortunately, Nia, Yselle, Phia, Grey, and Philia were very enthusiastic, and they began to teach Xiao Jiu how to play Monopoly. Xiaoyue saw Bal preparing to go out directly, and she stopped him.

“Master, your face…”

“Yes, it’s too unsightly to go out like this.”

Bal went to the restroom to wash his face, then he left the house and went to the Main Gate to meet the man.

“Something you need?”

“Yes, Mr. Buck.”

“Who are you?”

“Who I am is unimportant; what’s important is my superior, his name is Ems.”

Hearing that it was someone sent by Ems, Bal quickly opened the door and led the man into the house. After Xiaoyue poured tea for the man, she went out to buy groceries.

“What do you need?”

The two sat at the dining table, exchanging words. The laughter and chatter from the living room couldn’t disturb them.

“There is something indeed. According to Lord Ems’ intelligence, a peculiar magic fluctuation appeared in God’s Country.”

“They’re causing trouble again?”

“Only that entry and exit to the Great Temple in God’s Country is extremely strict now.”

“How long ago?”

“About two months ago. According to informants, a group of unseen people have been frequently entering and exiting the Great Temple recently. These people are not on the list of officials or guards in God’s Country. Lord Ems suspects these people may be high-level fighters obtained by God’s Country through special means.”

“Oh? How so?”

“A colleague once followed them. These people displayed extremely powerful strength and often spoke an incomprehensible language, a language not belonging to any language system on this Continent.”

“I understand. So what do you want me to do?”

“Nothing. Lord Ems just wants you to be vigilant because these people left the Great Temple yesterday, and their destination is here.”

Upon hearing the man’s words, Bal became vigilant.

“I understand. I will pay attention.”

The man stood up and bowed to Bal.

“Lord Ems misses you all very much. If you have the chance, please come to the Heiteria Republic.”

“Yes, we will. Please give my regards to Ems.”

“Then I’ll take my leave.”

The man walked to the door and left Bal’s House with Bal accompanying him. Bal returned to the living room and found Xiao Jiu very clean, while Nia and Yselle had ink stains on their faces.

“What happened?”

Bal sat down holding Xiao Jiu, and Phia began to explain when she saw Bal return.

“Xiao Jiu is very smart and incredibly lucky. When she took over for you, she bankrupted Nia and Yselle.”

“She’s quite amazing, Xiao Jiu.”

Bal scratched Xiao Jiu’s chin for a while, and Xiao Jiu let out a comfortable purr.

“So the situation is excellent; it’s time for me to return!”

An hour later, Bal’s face was once again a canvas. Xiao Jiu sighed, looking at Bal’s face.

“I can only say Older Brother isn’t very good at this game.”

Nia had already washed her face. She held a quill pen and drew a little fox on Bal’s face.

“Xiao Jiu is better than Bal.”

Yselle also held a quill pen and drew flowers on Bal’s forehead. Bal sighed; he played two more rounds, and the result was again an unsurprising bankruptcy and defeat.

“Wuwuwu, let Xiao Jiu play.”

Bal’s face was already black. He could only put Xiao Jiu in front of the game board and let Xiao Jiu, the Monopoly Expert, continue. After Bal washed his face, he called Phia, who was preparing to rest.

“Phia, come here for a moment, something’s up.”

“Okay, coming.”

After responding to Bal, Phia handed Hiel in her arms to Nia.

“Nia, hold Hiel for a while. It’s been a long time since you held him.”

“Got it!”

Nia took Hiel and pinched his soft little face.

“Heeheehee, Hiel, did you miss me~?”

“Auntie, love~”

“Hmm~ Little Hiel is so sweet-mouthed.”

Phia gave Hiel to Nia and went to Bal.

“What did the person who came just now say?”

Phia immediately saw that Bal had something on his mind, because after Bal returned, his attention was not on the game. If it were a small matter, he wouldn’t be so concerned.

“God’s Country is causing trouble again. This time, they seem to have found some exceptionally powerful people, and their target may very well be here.”

“What should we do?”

“I’ll have Grey pay attention to the people appearing in town. Although I feel a bit guilty for interrupting his work, this matter might also involve Nia.”

“Mm, let’s do that for now. We should also be vigilant and tell Nia and Yselle not to go out unless necessary lately.”

“Right, if it gets really bad, we can send them to Atlantis. People without the Sea God’s blessing will die if they go there, so it should be safe.”

“Mm.”