I train my body alone in the magical world.

Chapter 27 "I have no dreams, but I can protect your dreams!"

"Rias, please entertain Fuxiao. I'll go get you some water!"

Upon seeing Rias's arrival, Neil immediately chose to give the two of them some private space.

"No...I...Master Neil!"

Fu Xiao was just about to say something to win Neil back...

Neil patted Fu Xiao on the shoulder, gave her a knowing look, and then walked into the house.

"Why are you here?" Rias asked, feeling a mixture of surprise and anticipation.

Fu Xiao watched Master Neil's retreating figure and slumped down on the small stool next to him.

So close, so very close!

He was hoping that Master Neil would make him a belt to carry a scythe for free, and that he could also borrow some travel expenses from Master Neil.

Rias's interruption left her wondering how she would even begin to speak.

"I just wanted to ask when you plan to leave for Rhine City?" Fu Xiao asked about their itinerary, following Rias's lead.

Based on the selection process in previous years, Rias should leave earlier than Bruce, who will be setting off next.

Rias nodded: "We plan to leave for Rhine City the day after tomorrow."

"The day after tomorrow?"

"Yes! It takes about three days to get to Rhine City, so we need to leave early."

Fu Xiao's expression was somewhat serious. In that case... he absolutely had to borrow the money from Master Neil today!

"Actually... I'm also planning to leave Bullhorn Town!"

He didn't intend to hide anything, as there was no point in staying in Niujiao Town any longer.

"I knew it!"

Rias nodded, not at all surprised by Fuxiao's decision.

She walked to a cabinet and took out a leather belt with a portable pocket and a special button slot sewn on the side.

"If you're going out, that sickle isn't very convenient to carry, is it?"

When the belt was placed in front of him, Fu Xiao was stunned for a moment…

The rough stitching on the belt didn't seem to be the work of Master Neil. He looked up at Rias.

"Don't overthink it. Lately... I've been learning some skills from Teacher Neil, which will be helpful to him in Rhine City!"

Rias turned her head away and explained, "How can an adventurer who wants to embark on a journey not have a multi-functional belt?"

"I'll just make you a belt to practice on!"

Fu Xiao gripped the leather belt tightly; even if he was slow to react, he could sense Rias's feelings.

He raised his head slightly, his eyes resolute, and said, "Rias, let's not become adventurers anymore. Let's just stay in Horned Town and get married!"

"ha?"

Fu Xiao's sudden words made Rias's face turn almost completely red, and steam rose slightly from her golden hair.

No, no, this is completely wrong! Things have developed in a way that has far exceeded my expectations.

Fu Xiao's words... were way too direct!

If we're going to get married... wouldn't Mr. Neil be considered my father? Should I have a boy or a girl for the child?

"Ah...you..."

Rias looked at Fu Xiao, her eyes filled with determination!

"However..." Fu Xiao shook his head again: "Rias's childhood dream was to become a paladin, right?"

"At this age, we all have things we absolutely must do..."

Ok?

Fu Xiao blinked. Rias in front of him was flushed, her forehead slightly steaming, as if she hadn't heard him at all.

"Uh... Rias?"

Fu Xiao stretched out his hand and waved it in front of Rias's eyes.

Oh no, can't I hear anything at all?

When facing this arrogant type, a direct approach is definitely the best way to defeat them!

His hand stroked Rias's cheek: "It's so hot, Rias, calm down, don't burn your brain!"

"Ahhh, no! Not yet..."

Rias rushed back into the house as if fleeing, just as she brushed past Neil, who was carrying water upstairs.

"Um... what happened?" Neil looked at Rias's back with a puzzled expression.

As Neil brushed past her, he inexplicably felt a surge of heat. This season... isn't it the hottest time yet?

"Master Neil! Actually, I have something I'd like to ask you!"

Seeing Rias run away, Fu Xiao knew that his chance to borrow money had come.

"I plan to leave Bullhorn Town, but..."

"No money! Right?"

Neil interrupted Fu Xiao, a smile playing on his lips, as if he had already guessed what Fu Xiao was going to say.

No wonder this kid was so sweet-talking when he arrived today. So he was waiting for me here.

"Ahem, this..."

Having his thoughts completely guessed, Fu Xiao couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed, mainly because he needed someone's help.

Especially when it comes to money, if things go wrong, even brothers can fall out.

"Hey, you've got some tricks up your sleeve! You know your Uncle Neil isn't good with women, so you've saved up all these years to borrow your wife's dowry here, right?" Neil's tone was tinged with self-deprecation.

Fortunately, when he was kicked out of the adventurer's party, he had saved a large sum of money and had no wife or children to support, so he had considerable savings.

Otherwise, I probably would have already fallen into a midlife crisis.

For him, fate was both unfortunate and fortunate!

Fu Xiao pursed her lips. So… it still wasn't quite right?

After all, Master Neil still has to cover Rias's expenses in Rhine City, so the financial pressure is still quite significant.

"Never mind, both you and Rias are very talented kids. After all, you two solved the goblin crisis in Horned Town together!" Neil smiled and handed the water glass to Fu Xiao. "Anyway, I've never been popular with women in my life!"

"Besides...didn't you say that!"

Are ideals lofty and inviolable?

Ok?

Fu Xiao's pupils dilated slightly as she looked up at the somewhat unkempt middle-aged man. At this moment...

Master Neil's figure was so dazzling!

"However, considering that Rias will be going to Rhine City for the selection, and may even have to go to the capital for the second round of examinations, I can only lend you 50 silver coins!"

"50 silver coins!?"

When Fu Xiao heard this astronomical figure, his jaw almost dropped.

I originally just wanted to borrow a dozen or so silver coins from Master Neil to tide me over for a few days, but I never expected that Neil would ask for 50 silver coins right away.

This might be the monthly income of an average adventurer in Rhine City!

Is this the true value of being a bachelor?

Aside from the occasional lonely, empty, and cold nights, that salary is simply more than enough to spend!

"I have a feeling you're thinking about something rather inappropriate?"

Neil pulled out a cigarette, lit it with a match, took a deep drag, and couldn't help but reminisce about the past: "Actually, when I decided to become an adventurer, I had the same problem as you—no money!"

"Forget becoming an adventurer, you don't even have the right to leave Bullhorn Town. Without money, you can't move an inch."

"Back then, nobody believed in me. They all thought I was daydreaming, but... I still went for it! But... I really didn't have the talent!"

Neil continued with a somewhat dejected expression, "Among the adventurers in Rhine City, he's just average. He was kicked out of the team when he got too old. Among those who participated in the selection, he's just average. He failed the preliminary selection for seven consecutive years. Even his looks and luck with women are just average. He's quite old and still hasn't married."

"I'm just an ordinary guy, destined to be worn down and crushed by this cruel society! But..."

"You're not like Rias!"

Master Neil changed the subject, nodding approvingly at Fu Xiao: "You are exceptionally talented, young and energetic. Your journey has just begun, and there are endless possibilities ahead!"

"perhaps…"

"I have no dreams, but I can protect your dreams!"

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