Chapter 60: [Enchanter]

Chapter 60: [Enchanter]

So, does it freeze or does it cool? I ask, confused.

It can do both, sir. Ill just need to inscribe the rune on something, then you touch this or that part. The more you keep your finger there, the more the rune cools. It can reach freezing temperatures, but you would need to keep that in a very closed space in order to create pure ice in the middle of your kitchen. Or you can pay for some more expensive work. But if you only need a cooling rune that can keep things from melting, then you are good.

Ok, can we do this now? I nod at him.

Joey, we still dont have the contract for the place. We cant start adding things, Lucilluss voice comes from behind my shoulders.

Well, if we want to be in business by tonight, we better have a cooling rune.

Sir, Id rather not break the law when you hired someone from the Watch to guard you.

The [Enchanter] gives me a strained smile.

My schedule is free for the next hour, but Ill be pretty busy for the next three days. So

Oh, come on, Lucillus, did you have to say that? Listen, I respect your work and I dont want you to have problems, ok? Lets just say I made you do the work without knowing.

You get tested on truth stones, Joey.

I look at the ceiling.

I need the goddamn Runes, I cant do without them. My goddamn spellbook will not teach me new magic until I practice all the Cantrips.

Is there any way we could do this? I beg Lucillus.

I could say you already had a deal for the contract and that you thought it would be better to start immediately. If the owner doesnt want you in the place, though, you will have to pay for the removal of the Rune.

I hug the tall guy.

See, even Elves can be lovely.

Im actually a little sorry for acting a bit like an ass to him.

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Frequency?

Right Ahem, you have to understand what other people want from you and do that. You want a woman? Ask questions. Do not give answers. Your answers are probably wrong anyway. You ask questions and then compare notes. Ok, she likes shopping around all day, maybe not my type, or This one likes to stare into the distance in silence, maybe shes my kind of gal.

I look, hopeful, for a glint of understanding in my buddys eyes.

Theres very little.

But Im not giving up on him.

Ok, from the start. You dont need to behave like I do. Is that clear? Nod if it is.

Lucillus nods.

Even the [Enchanter] unconsciously does, making me chuckle.

Compliments are important. You have to practice giving compliments smoothly, in your style. If a woman doesnt like the compliment, you stop. If you already gave a few compliments, you stop to avoid exaggerating. Is that clear?

Lucillus nods again.

I think at some point he caught up on the part where I told him I kissed Lucinda, punching way above my weight.

When you are with a woman, ask a lot of questions. If she tells you she went shopping for groceries in the morning, you ask what she bought. Once she tells you, you ask what recipes shes going to make. Once she tells you about the cooking, you ask who taught her. And so on. Keep the questions coming. Its basically the same of interrogating a criminal, but in this case, its going to be you spending time alone in a cold room if you mess up. Are we clear?

The guard is actually pondering my words with a very serious frown.

What if a girl doesnt like you back? the [Enchanter] asks from the side.

Can you tell me your name again, man? I forgot, sorry.

Sure, sure, he hurries to reply, Im Claudius.

Well, Claudius, listen to me, and listen well. Im going to reveal you a well-guarded female secret.

I wink at the [Enchanter].