Chapter 216: Entering Oberstein

Moreover, there was a magician with the power of a second-level wizard. Facing such an opponent would be nearly impossible for Helag to survive.

When he acted earlier, he used only his physical strength, without a hint of magic.

After entering Oberstein with Lins, Helag drew no attention.

Both appeared as adventurers, and many adventurers had been entering Oberstein lately, so the locals were used to it.

Helag glanced at Deep Blue’s environmental scan feedback, which showed only ordinary people around, with a few soldiers being knight-level.

The roads in Oberstein were wide, and Helag realized they were designed for easy military movement during wartime.

They encountered many adventurers along the way, some of whom were spellcasters.

However, these spellcasters were generally weak, not even reaching third-level wizard apprentice status.

Though they were spellcasters, they posed no threat, so Helag merely noted them without concern.

“Sir, that’s my sister’s and my home,” Lins said, pointing to a distant house in a low residential area after crossing the main road.

The homes here weren’t luxurious but were clean and tidy.

The area was well-maintained, suggesting regular cleaning.

The location was decent, likely requiring some money.

Asna, being an adventurer for years, had earned enough to support her family, buy a house, and fund her brother’s education.

Helag couldn’t help but admire Asna’s resilience.

Following Lins inside, Helag found the house simple and clean, with no excess furnishings.

There were only two rooms, one for each sibling.

Lins’s room was a bit messy, while Asna’s was neat and comfortable.

Helag glanced at the wardrobe, thinking he should help Asna fetch some clothes later.

Currently, Asna only had black and white maid outfits, lacking everyday clothes.

While this provided Helag with visual and tactile pleasure and increased attack speed, everyday clothes were still necessary.

Asna’s wardrobe had suitable outfits.

But taking them now would be inappropriate, and Lins might think him a pervert.

“What are the main buildings in Oberstein? Like the city hall?” Helag asked.

His main goal was to find powerful entities, likely residing in important places.

Helag planned to scan these areas during the day.

Lins thought for a moment, “Oberstein doesn’t have a city lord’s mansion, but there’s a city hall where the governor usually stays. Important figures sometimes lodge there.”

“Take me there. It’s my first time in Oberstein, and I want to explore,” Helag said casually.

“Alright, it’s not far,” Lins said, leading the way.

The city hall was part of a complex, surrounded by high walls and guarded by soldiers.

Outside was a spacious plaza, half of which was accessible, while the other half was restricted.

Standing in the accessible part, Helag looked toward the city hall.

Deep Blue’s environmental scan quickly revealed the situation inside.

There were three elves in the city hall, their aura indicating they were crystalline-level elven wizards.

The second-level elven wizard wasn’t present, nor was the second-level human spellcaster.

Aside from these, the only notable strength in the city hall was two high knights, with others being negligible.

Helag was concerned about the whereabouts of the two second-level wizards.

He spent the next few hours walking around Oberstein.

During this time, he found two first-level gaseous wizards, both adventurers.

After completing the city search, only the border military camp remained unchecked.

The camp was southwest of Oberstein, overlooking the Lim Mountains.

To investigate the camp, Helag needed to leave the city.

Before doing so, he planned to settle Lins.

“I’m heading out to view the Lim Mountains from afar. You don’t need to come,” Helag said.

“You can’t get close; soldiers are guarding it, and no one’s allowed near,” Lins replied.

“It’s fine. I just want to see from a distance, not get close,” Helag explained.

“That should be okay. Do you have a place to stay tonight? You can stay at my house,” Lins offered warmly.

Helag shook his head, “No need. You want to become a knight, right?”

Hearing this, Lins became serious, “Yes, I want to be a knight!”

“Here are a hundred gold coins. Twenty are for five years’ tuition at Grey Knight Academy. Head there immediately for training, and don’t come back unless necessary.”

Helag had discussed with Asna during their intimate talks that Lins wanted to attend Grey Knight Academy to become a knight.

However, the academy was far from Oberstein, on the eastern edge of the Norn Kingdom, a month’s journey away.

Asna was naturally worried about Lins traveling so far alone.

Tuition wasn’t an issue; Asna could afford it.

The problem was Lins lacked knightly talent, making this path unsuitable.

But now, Helag didn’t intend for Lins to truly become a knight, just to keep him away from Oberstein temporarily.

Helag believed Asna’s constant interference only fueled Lins’s defiance.

Letting him experience it firsthand would make him realize his lack of talent.

Young people often need to learn from their mistakes to truly understand.

Lins looked at the hundred gold coins. Normally, he’d be ecstatic.

But with Asna’s fate unknown, he hesitated to leave Oberstein.

Seeing his hesitation, Helag said, “What use is staying here? You can’t help. Go to Grey Knight Academy, and when you’re stronger, you’ll have the confidence to face other challenges.”

Lins nodded silently, “Thank you, sir. I understand.”

Helag arranged for Lins to join a caravan heading east to Grey Knight Academy, paying a fee for his passage.