NOVPUBChapter 332: Chapter 294: The Future Pirate King!_2
Evans nodded, no objections whatsoever.
Nobody could understand what a piece of cake represented to Evans in his extreme destitution.
As he felt the sweetness on his tongue and the sense of fullness in his belly, Evans’s eyes reddened quite a bit.
“This… okay then.”
Lis seemed to realize something and shrugged.
He really had only just acted on a whim, and he didn’t expect this little beggar to do anything for him in return.
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Patting Evans’s head, not minding the mud that stuck to his hand, Lis smiled cunningly.
“Then come with me. If nothing else, at least you won’t go hungry anymore.”
“Okay.”
Evans softly agreed, standing behind Lis like a noble’s servant.
Quite sensible, aren’t you?
Was he previously a noble’s child? Or had he seen similar circumstances?
But right now he’s still too dirty; you might recognize him once he’s cleaned up.
Lis nodded and led Evans towards a nearby inn.
This inn appeared more ornately decorated than other common inns, with the first floor not being a noisy hall and dining area.
This is also a feature of high-class inns, their services being more comprehensive—with restaurants, leisure, and entertainment in different areas of the hotel, more hidden, and more thoughtful.
Of course, the prices were much higher.
But Lis never cared about such small amounts of money.
The profits from selling the Magical Beast Materials just then could have bought this inn.
After all, land in Ward City was still cheap.
The inn’s servants waiting at the door brightened up when they saw Lis walk in.
Just as they were about to come forward to serve this honorable guest, they noticed a filthy little figure following behind Lis.
Covered in mud, he left clear footprints on the inn’s woolen doorstep carpet.
The servant grew angry, worried that this easily earned business might fall through.
You see, the inn’s business wasn’t doing too well.
After all, lodging prices in Ice Peak City weren’t much, but in Ward City, they were the most expensive.
Although their service was the best, apart from the big shots in merchant caravans, other people would rather throw their Gold Coins on a woman’s belly than give their hotel a glance.
How dare this little beggar come in! Clearly, they had been too gentle earlier and hadn’t disciplined him properly.
“Please wait a moment.”
The tall servant bowed to Lis, then stormed towards Evans, appearing as though he was about to devour him alive.
“You damn beggar, asking for death, aren’t you!”
The servant reached out to grab Evans, only wanting to quickly get rid of this little beggar, then to attend to the valued guest.
The servant’s hand was just a few centimeters away from Evans when Evans closed his eyes in fear.
After a moment, not feeling the expected attack, Evans cautiously opened his eyes and saw Lis grabbing the servant’s arm.
Lis didn’t seem to exert much force, but the servant’s face turned somewhat red, and his knees bent as if he was about to kneel.
Lis let go, glanced at the servant, and said indifferently,
“He’s with me, got it?”
“Yes, yes…”
The servant took two steps back, touching his arm and on the verge of tears, he said.
Who could have guessed, this big shot wearing a fine gemstone ring would bring a dirty little beggar to stay at the inn.
His judgment was still lacking; if he were as experienced as senior Thomas, such an error wouldn’t have occurred.
The servant, who had only been working for a few days, was somewhat frightened, as the irresistible Strength made him realize his own insignificance.
Lis paid no mind and instructed the servant,
“Get me the best large room and prepare plenty of hot water; I want to bathe him.”
He took out two Gold Coins from the storage ring and placed them on the table.
“Get a few sets of ordinary clothes ready for him, tailored to his size; put some heart into it. If I’m satisfied, the rest is yours.”
Hearing this, the once-disgruntled servant immediately became excited.
Although children’s clothes were hard to find, they likely wouldn’t cost a full Gold Coin, and the rest would be his.
You must know that even the best room in their inn only cost one Gold Coin per day.
“Of course, of course, please rest assured.”
The servant quickly nodded, bowing and scraping, pocketing the two Gold Coins, and immediately leading Lis and Evans upstairs.
He led the two to a spacious room on the second floor.
“This is the best room in our inn, with the master bedroom inside and a suite over here where the young master can rest.”
The servant’s attitude had warmed up considerably, a stark contrast to how he had behaved towards Evans just a moment ago.
“If you wish to bathe, our inn has a dedicated place for that, but if you prefer to bathe in your room, I’ll prepare the items and hot water for you.”
“In the room, then.”
Lis glanced at the room, nodded, and said.
“Very well.”
The servant nodded in agreement and immediately left to prepare; his motivation for the extra tip was undeniable.
Evans looked around the warm and comfortable room, a world away from the cold wind howling at the muddy corners outside.
Having not stayed in such nice quarters in a long time, Evans felt somewhat at a loss, not knowing where to put himself.
He was worried about dirtying the room with the mud on his body.
Lis, unconcerned, took a seat on the sofa first.
“I’ll take the inner room, and you stay in the suite.” 𝓃𝓸𝓋𝓅𝓊𝒷.𝓬𝓸𝓂
“I’ll be conducting some dangerous magic research inside, so don’t come in and disturb me.”
“If you’re hungry, just call a servant to prepare something for you, and besides that, don’t leave the inn.”
“Do you understand?”
Lis gave simple instructions, and Evans obediently agreed.
In a little while, the same servant brought over a bathtub and hot water, bowed, and left in a hurry.
Probably to fulfill Lis’s request.
Lis used [Mage’s Hand] to control the hot water pouring into the tub.
He could’ve also used magic to heat water, but the inn provided bathing hot water with cleaning ingredients, which was a nice touch.
“Come, take off all your clothes; you don’t need them.”
Lis said to Evans, intending to cast the [Cleaning Skill] first for a better effect before washing.
Evans’s dusky little face blushed slightly, hesitated, but obediently began to strip off his tattered clothes.
Lis created a flame with Magic Power, burning the clothes Evans had taken off.
After Lis cast the [Cleaning Skill], the dirt on Evans’s body vanished under the spell.
Even though the [Cleaning Skill] was very convenient, Lis still thought a bath was necessary.
A hot water bath could soothe the spirit, a process of cleansing the soul as well.
On his journey through the Corea Hills, if Lis came upon a hot spring, he would stop to relax.
Having washed away the grime, Evans’s skin was not as dark as it seemed; it was rather fair.
Beneath the blonde hair was a delicate little face that looked quite refined; once grown up, he’s bound to be a heart-throb.
But this little body was too frail, with no muscles at all, thin and small as if a gust of wind could blow him over.
Lis’s gaze shifted downward, evaluating, checking for any wounds that might need Healing.
The upper body was fine except for some bruises in places.
Under Lis’s scrutiny, Evans felt somewhat embarrassed, yet stood there completely honest.
Hmm…
Hmm?
Hmm!!!
Lis suddenly raised his head again to confirm Evans’s little face, his expression serious.
Using [Mage’s Hand], he grabbed Evans and tossed her into the bathtub, causing a splash.
“Evans…”
Lis spoke calmly, but a close look revealed his lips twitching uncontrollably.
Evans struggled to stand up in the tub, the warm hot water barely covering her chest as her body began to blush slightly.
“You haven’t been honest with me, is your full name Helen Evans?”
Evans was taken aback, falling silent for a moment before speaking fearfully:
“Yes, my lord.”
“I didn’t mean to hide it from you, I just…”
Securing confirmation, Lis couldn’t help but rest a hand on his forehead, his mouth twitching as he thought to himself:
“So this is the Pirate Queen, ‘Mad Helen!'”
“This is just… outrageous!”
