Mage Legend
Chapter 281: Episode 6: Night Talk_3

Chapter 281: Episode 6: Night Talk_3

Lynch listened to his mother’s words, too overwhelmed to say anything. Even though he had become a mage, and everyone he met feared, respected, and valued him, Lynch understood in his heart that this was not what he wanted. Being a mage was just a title, representing not only immense power and a wise mind but also great pressure and the world’s wariness.

Lynch raised his head, wiping away his mother’s tears with his right hand. He had long used the Illusion Technique to hide the fact he had lost his left arm, not daring to let his mother discover it. As for the Eye of Insight, he didn’t dare use it here either. If his mother saw the prosthetic and the strange eye, it would surely frighten her terribly.

"Mom, I will continue to be a mage, not only because it’s my desire but also because it’s my father’s dying wish." Lynch spoke in a soft voice, like a child admitting to a mistake: "Mom, I now have strong abilities, and no one can easily harm me. I am also very rich, much wealthier than those noble lords. In the past, I didn’t dare to send my Gold Coins back, fearing you would suspect how I earned so much money. But now that you already know, I’ll speak frankly."

Lynch took a small leather pouch from his belt, opened the entwined cord, and dazzling gemstones of various colors rolled out from it. In an instant, the whole room was illuminated by the brilliant, colorful light, and the beautifully cut and crafted stones could dazzle anyone’s eyes.

"These gemstones are my payment from the Gray Dwarves, among other things. Also, my mentor at the Mage Association gave me everything he owned. Now, even the richest lord in Haisas would not be wealthier than I am. Mom, you should not toil anymore. I want to take you to the coast of the Elf Kingdom, Moon, where the climate is pleasant, and the elves are kind. There, you can happily spend your later years."

Ailinsha kept her gaze on Lynch; the priceless gemstones did not capture her attention for even a moment. Her palm gently caressed her son’s face, which was her most treasured wealth in the world: "Lynch, I know you’re capable; I’ve known since you were little. Becoming a mage is not an easy task; I understand all of that. But my child, with an identity like yours, how can you possibly lead a happy life? In Haisas, mages are not welcome, and I am very worried."

"Mom, I know Haisas will execute all mages, but they can’t do anything to me. My only concern is you. Mom, although I have been to many places and stayed there for a long time, I know I have a hometown. But my hometown is not Haisas; it is you. Wherever you are, is my hometown; where you are not, even if I live there for thousands of years, is just an ordinary dwelling, devoid of any feeling of home. Mom, if you can’t part with this shop, I will move it completely to the Elf Kingdom. I will find the most beautiful seaside spot and place it there to keep you company."

"Child, thank you." Ailinsha shook her head, "I’m afraid I don’t want to leave here; I’ve lived here for too, too long. Child, you should leave as soon as possible tomorrow. I’m afraid that if your presence is discovered by the lords, they will muster their armies to harm you. No matter how powerful you are, that’s still immense military force. I don’t want you to get hurt, nor do I want to see you massacring. Child, go quickly; I can take care of myself."

"If Haisas could abandon its prejudices, mages are actually easy to get along with!" Lynch stood up, "Mom, I won’t let you suffer any harm. If anyone dares to trouble you, I’ll show them what the wrath of a mage looks like!"

Looking into his mother’s gentle eyes, Lynch knelt down again, "Mom, both I and my father wished for the day when mages could be recognized once more, not like now. We mages are not evil bastards, nor the tools for the nobles to use at will. We are researchers, seeking the origins of power. Mom, I know I can’t persuade you, I have known this since I was young. Honestly, I could now use a Spell to influence or even directly change your mind, but I won’t do that." Lynch lifted his face, looking at his mother, wanting to imprint her image deep in his heart, "I will heed your words, and tomorrow morning, I will leave this place. I will leave those two maids behind, they can take care of you and help you with the shop. I will set off for the Elf Kingdom. Mom, I swear, I will find a place where you can spend your old age peacefully and happily."

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