Guards also became enraged by their cursing. One of the guard who had slightly better built that normal people, shouted and sneered "You fools! Didn't you saw that it was a carriage from Marquis mansion of Aldva? If any of you are also has backing of a Marquis come out, we will allow you too."
The other guard chimed in with a smug smile "If you still have some problem with us allowing an heir of a lord Marquis, then you can gladly complain to our Zexin city's city lord as she was the one who passed down all rules and regulations."
Most of the people quietened down when they heard the name 'Marquis of Aldva' but there were still some, who were either sons and daughters of Counts or Viscounts, that were dissatisfied.
However, When the guard mentioned that they should complain to the city lord of Zexin city, none dared to utter any word and if some dared than the elders of their families didn't let them speak. They had expressions on horror on their faces. After that everyone started apologizing to the guards.
"Ah, So that wagon belongs to Lord Marquis. It's fine I don't have any complain anymore. I apologise for my previous behaviour."
"Yeah, I was wrong to accuse you honourable sirs. Please accept my apology."
"Yes, Yes. Please forgive us."
"..."
"Old man, what's the matter with this city lord? Why do these people seem more afraid of him rather than A Marquis?" Max asked his driver who was by his side.
It should be known that, a city lord is normally a Count. As for Marquis, not only their position is higher than a count and has authority to command any count, but also they are the ones who have transcended the four star realm and stepped foot in the five star or Exceptional mage realm.
By this logic, These people should respect and fear the 'Marquis of Aldva' more than the city lord but obviously this was not the case here which was quite perplexing.
"Young master, you don't know this but the city lord of Zexin city is a mysterious woman who is famous for her strength and cruelty. It is rumoured that a Count, who was also a son of some Marquis, was enamored by her beauty and confessed.
However, she refused and told him to piss off which angered him and he cursed her in anger. But the next day his corpse was hanging outside this city gate and his father The Marquis, didn't dare to retaliate. Moreover, he personally came to apologise to the city lord and retrieve his son's corpse." The driver whispered.
"Oh! this city lord is quite a character, huh? Anyways, You can return now and tell my father that I arrived here safe and sound." Saying this he threw a small leather pouch which had a few gold coins. The driver caught it subconsciously and was dazed.
But seeing him walk away, he quickly reacted ran to him "But young master, I was ordered to stay with you until your recruitment is over."
Without looking at him, Max said "If that's the case, you can come along then." The man sighed in relief and parked the carriage in the parking area and quickly followed behind him.
As Max approached the gate, there was a long line. However everyone was cursing someone in front of the line. He curiously glanced ahead. He saw a boy in tattered clothing pleading the guard incharge of collecting the entrance fee to let him enter. Seeing his pitiful state he walked toward him.
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"My lord, I can't afford to pay ten silver. Can you please allow me with the one silver I have? After I get selected by the academies, I'll pay you back." The boy pleaded.
The guard felt annoyed by his pestering and said "If I were to allow everyone to enter like this, the city wouldn't have room for the envoys." The jeer in tone was obvious. "Moreover, with your measly one star strength, there is no way you would be selected even if I were to allow you. Go away now. You are blocking others."
The boy looked back and saw that many people were standing in line cursing him to go away. He felt dejected. He worked hard for a few months to earn the entrance fee. In the end he earned 15 sliver coins but when he came here, he was robbed of all of his money by the bandits in forest.
He was left with only one silver coin but even when he was starving he didn't use it to eat something. He hoped that he would be able to earn nine more and enter the city but he couldn't.
He was 17 years old now. Due to his family being poor commoners, he couldn't cultivate properly but when he was just 12 years old, he started working for people and by the age of 15 he was able to buy a third class bronze cultivation technique. In just two years without any guidance or resources, he managed to became a one star mage.
His family which wasn't supportive at first also saw hope in him and supported him however much they could. When he heard that there was going to be a recruitment by the academies in Zexin city, he became hopeful. But luck wasn't in his side and now his last bit of hopes were also gone. His only option was to beg for money which he didn't want to do. But was helpless now.
He looked back and saw a chubby boy standing behind him as he jeered at him. His clothes were very expensive looking and he even had a exquisite looking sword strapped on his waist. He was definitely a noble and was a rich guy. He gritted his teeth and kneeled in front of him. "My lord, can you give me 9 silver coins? After I get selected, I'll enter the same academy as you and be your servant."
After saying this, Although he received some pitiful glances, no one came out to help. The chubby young man sneered "If you were a girl, I would have helped you. But you aren't worth even a bronze coin in my eyes. Go away, don't ruin my mood." As he said this, he kicked toward him. Others laughed, enjoying the drama.
Thud!
"Huh? Who are you?" His kick was stopped by another kick before it could land on the boy kneeling.
"If you aren't going to help, it's fine. Why hit him?" Max asked calmly. Although he wasn't some merciful hero, he couldn't just ignore this boy's plight. After all, in his previous life, his situation wasn't much batter than him.
Ahh–
The chubby man suddenly felt pain in his leg and shrieked. Although this chubby boy was also a two star mage, his physical strength wasn't even comparable to a one star mage.
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