Chapter 016: The Female Mage

Du Fan even wondered that from now on, no matter how outrageous things he did, Archbishop Anthony would likely stand by his side without complaint!
What value did he possess to earn such high regard from Archbishop Anthony?
Or rather, what “use” did he have to deserve such favor from this high-ranking figure?
It seemed the waters of the capital were growing increasingly complex!
On the way back home, accompanied by a hundred or so people, Du Fan didn’t know what to say to Old Mark. The carriage moved swiftly along the road, and before long, they returned to Duke Green’s residence.
As soon as they arrived, servants came to greet them. After bowing, they said with a mix of excitement and fear, “Third young master, a mage has come to see you… Butler Daniel has already arranged for her to wait in the side hall.”
Hearing the word “her,” Du Fan figured out most of it—it was likely Ringtone who had come to see him. He nodded slightly and said, “I understand. I’ll go right now. Did that mage say anything?”
The servant whispered, “That mage didn’t say much. She only said to make sure to inform you once you arrived.”
Du Fan nodded again and said, “I know. I’ll go now.”
Then he turned to Old Mark and said in a low voice, “Grandpa Mark, go prepare a generous gift for that mage. If I’m right, she’s coming to join us. Although our Green family is powerful, we don’t have our own mage. We must not be rude this time.”
Old Mark was momentarily stunned, his eyes showing surprise, but he still nodded and said, “Yes, I’ll go prepare it right away.”
Du Fan nodded and said nothing more.
On his way to the side hall, Du Fan pondered silently. With the current strange situation in the capital, and Ringtone appearing so openly, having her by his side could help him accomplish many things. Moreover, regarding the deal he made with High Priest Gannon, the angel, it seemed appropriate to send her to negotiate as well.
Only Ringtone understood the barbarians best. If they could bring a few warriors from among them, it could solve the problem of having no one available under his command.
Although the family’s guards were good, they weren’t his own people after all, so there were many things they couldn’t do… And once Fei Lei returned, it would be imperative to build up his own team.

Time waits for no one… I’ve wasted so many years; I started later than others. If I don’t hurry up, it might be too late! As he thought this, Du Fan had already reached the entrance to the side hall. From afar, he saw a woman in a magic robe sitting in a corner of the hall. He coughed and said loudly, “Lady Lingyin, I never expected to see you here…” At that moment, Du Fan froze, unable to finish the sentence. The magician heard his voice, turned around, and smiled at him gently. With just one glance, Du Fan felt dizzy—this woman… certainly a woman, but with fair skin and beautiful features, clearly a standard Rolandian, not a barbarian. In other words, Du Fan could tell at a glance that this magician was definitely not Xuelan! The woman greeted Du Fan from afar with a soft, sweet voice, like honey. She seemed to smile lightly before saying, “You must be the famous Third Young Master Du Fan… It’s true that seeing someone is better than hearing about them. I never thought Young Master Du Fan would be so young… But what did you call me just now? Could you have mistaken me for someone else? Although I’ve long heard of Young Master Du Fan, if I’m not mistaken, this is the first time we’ve met!” Du Fan was momentarily stunned. After a pause, he quickly smiled and said, “Madam… Magician, I thought a friend who is also a magician was coming today. I’m sorry if I’ve offended you.” The magician giggled and said, “It seems Young Master Du Fan isn’t an ordinary person after all. Magicians are already rare, and women among them are even rarer. From your tone, your friend is probably also a woman, right? Truly, a young man without charm is just an ordinary young man!!!” As she spoke, the woman covered her mouth and laughed softly. Du Fan was puzzled—how coincidental that a magician came to see him today, and moreover, a woman? He had never met her before. Although he knew a few people in the capital, none of them were magicians… But who exactly was this woman who suddenly came to see him? The Belinger family? Roland Academy? The royal family? Or… the Magic Guild?

With various thoughts in mind, Du Fan’s smile remained unchanged. He first made a gesture for the servant to bring tea, then walked over and sat down across from the magician, looking up at her carefully.
A beauty! An absolutely beautiful woman!
That was Du Fan’s first impression.
This woman, or rather, this magician, gave off the first impression of being enchanting!
Her mouth was small, but her lips were rosy, with the corners slightly raised. When she smiled, a row of bright white teeth appeared. Her face was oval-shaped, full of allure, with two faint dimples on her smooth cheeks that made her look ethereal when she smiled. But what was most captivating about her were her eyes.
Her eyes weren’t large; in fact, they were a bit small. Yet the corners of her eyes were slightly curved, like autumn waters, exuding a mesmerizing charm. Combined with the graceful curves beneath her magic robe, she resembled a ripe peach—any man who saw her would want to bite into her.
Such a woman was clearly born to be a lover! A destined seductress!
But how could such a woman be a magician?
Du Fan’s mind was filled with doubts. Most importantly, why would such a magician come looking for him? Had she heard that he was good in bed and wanted to have a friendly match?
But the problem was, although he was indeed good at it, only Ringtone knew about it so far—no one else had had the chance to find out!
And given Ringtone’s personality, she would never tell anyone!
So then, what did this magician, this “enchanting woman,” want from him?
Seemingly noticing Du Fan’s gaze, the magician giggled again and said, “Young Master Du Fan, stop staring. If you keep looking, your eyeballs will fall out!”
Even with his thick skin, Du Fan couldn’t help but blush. He smiled awkwardly and said, “Esteemed Magician… you… you’re joking… If I’m not mistaken, this is our first meeting. What brings you to see me, Du Fan?”
The female magician sighed and said, “Young Master Du Fan, is this really how you treat guests? It seems this is our first meeting, but why do you act so distant?”
Du Fan couldn’t help but touch his nose and said, “Do I?”
The female magician smiled for a moment before whispering, “Young Master Du Fan, I’ve come to see you today because I have something to discuss with you. I wonder if you could…”

As she spoke, she casually pointed at the servants in the hall. Du Fan was slightly stunned again—it seemed she really hadn’t come to him to have a friendly match. What a pity… With that thought, Du Fan waved his hand at the servants and said, “You may go now.” The servants replied and quickly left. Only after ensuring no one else was nearby did Du Fan glance at the mage and say, “Alright, now you can speak. What’s the matter?” The female mage shook her head slightly. With a wave of her hand, a wave of magic surged, and a silence barrier enveloped the two of them. Though the spell was simple, Du Fan’s eyes narrowed. Casting spells without magic tools, instant activation… It seemed this woman wasn’t as simple as she appeared. If she could wear such a magic robe, her strength must be quite considerable. Moreover, he himself didn’t possess the ability to cast spells instantly. From this, it was clear this woman was already at the level of a great mage. At this thought, Du Fan dropped his contempt. He watched carefully at this bewitching woman, whose smile was almost indistinguishable from that of a prostitute, and took a slight breath. The female mage seemed to sense Du Fan’s seriousness. She put aside her seductive expression and gave him a deep look, as if able to see through his true nature. After a moment, she said calmly, “Young Master Du Fan, you truly live up to your reputation…” Her gaze seemed to carry some kind of magic, almost capable of sucking one’s spirit in. Du Fan glanced at her and felt dizzy. Fortunately, his mental strength was formidable, and he quickly erected several mental shields in front of him. Then, he also gave her a meaningful look. Their gazes crossed in the air for a moment before Du Fan smiled slightly and said, “What reputation do I have? A notorious one, rather…”