Chapter 49 Brian Makes a Wrong Friendship
In fact, Brian was not the only one who had this idea. Many alchemists had also tried it, but they all lost everything and were ridiculed by others for being wishful thinking.
With the previous experience as a lesson, Brian did not publicize the matter. He only told his best friend who was also an alchemist. That friend, who was also an alchemist, also supported him very much.
It has to be said that Brian's talent in alchemy is indeed very high. After three years of countless experiments, Brian finally formulated a paint with excellent effects.
After Brian succeeded, he couldn't wait to tell his good friend the good news. Unexpectedly, Brian's friend turned out to be a treacherous person. He wanted to get the formula from Brian and try to trick him into giving it to him. However, Brian had worked so hard to develop the formula, so of course he would not be so stupid as to tell it to others.
Unexpectedly, Brian's friend actually wanted to bring people to rob. Brian accidentally killed his friend during the resistance. His friend was of great origin. He was the second son of a viscount. The viscount was also of great origin and was a commander in the royal capital.
After mistakenly killing his best friend, Brian didn't dare to stay in the capital any longer and began his escape. However, as an alchemist, Brian had no other skills and could only rely on his old profession to support his life on the run.
However, every time he helped others strengthen their weapons, his identity would be exposed after a while. Brian was exposed twice and almost caught. After that, Brian, who was still frightened, fled to the remote territory of Gervis and has lived there ever since.
"What a tragic story." Gervis looked at Brian with pity. He was about to reach the peak of his life, with a lot of money and a beautiful and wealthy wife, but he ended up like this because of his careless choice of friends.
He killed the second son of a commander, and it was luck that he could escape here alive. Commander is an official position. The highest commander of a legion is the commander. This is a position only held by great nobles and the king's subordinates, just like the Rose Knights of Rose Castle also have a commander, who is in a high position and has great power.
"Then why did you tell me about this? Aren't you worried that I would report you?" Gervis was a little curious. Brian dared to tell him about this. You know, if Brian was caught, he would definitely be dead.
"Because you've seen through my cultivation, I can't make up a good identity to deceive you. Besides, I have nowhere to go. I'm wanted throughout the kingdom, and I don't have the money to flee again."
In fact, there is one thing Brian didn't say, which is what Gervis did in the past few days. As soon as he took office, he dealt with Benny and the other two. No noble would ever execute a subordinate for doing evil. At most, they would fine him some money and then whip him a few times, because in the eyes of the nobles, serfs were just tools of labor, no different from cattle and sheep.
And what Gervis did in the seaside village, Gervis not only did not punish the child for his offense, but also rewarded him with twenty copper coins, which made Brian feel that the lord in front of him was a unique nobleman.
That was why Brian decided to take a gamble and tell Gervis about his own affairs. He really had nowhere to go and no money to escape. If he lied to Gervis today, with the power of a noble, he would be able to find out the truth quickly.
After hearing Brian's answer, Gervis nodded. Unless Brian never worked as an alchemist again in his life, he would definitely be caught. There were not many alchemists, and they would be conspicuous no matter where they were.
"Then how do you make a living here? Haven't those guards ever been here?"
Suddenly, Gervis remembered that Brian lived in a stone house in the coastal town, and the former guards stationed there would definitely come to check.
"I had a little money on me when I came here, so I used it to bribe the former captain of the guard and moved into this stone house. I told the captain of the guard that I was a doctor, and that I do make a living by treating others." Brian said silently.
"That's a good idea. Don't worry, as long as you don't deceive me and don't cause trouble in my territory, you can live here safely."
Those guards had no skills and could not tell Brian's skills. As long as Brian made up a better identity and bribed them, it would be easy to conceal.
Everything Brian said was easy to verify, because the whole country was looking for him. All Gervis had to do was send people to the nearby noble territories to inquire.
If what Brian said was true, then Gervis would be happy to keep this outstanding alchemist in his territory. Alchemists are the top talents in this world. Although he doesn't have much use for them at the moment, it's good to have them in case of emergency.
"Brian, I've heard the story, and I believe what you said for now. Now I want to ask, do you still have the guy you ate with you?"
Gervis took his sword from his waist and placed it on the dining table by the hilt.
"What?"
Brian was stunned for a moment, not understanding what the "guy who was eating" Gervis was talking about. When he saw Gervis pick up the sword, his heart skipped a beat. Fortunately, Gervis did not unsheath the sword, which prevented Brian from overreacting.
Gervis was a little speechless. It was rare for him to be so out of touch, but Brian didn't understand. Instead, his whole body stiffened, and he was obviously scared by himself.
"Your alchemical tools and paints."
"Yes, I have them all with me, but I don't have much paint left. I didn't have the money to buy new paint during my escape, so what I have now is only enough to use more than ten times."
After listening to Gervis' explanation, Brian finally let go of the tension in his throat. He almost thought that Gervis was going to arrest him.
"Your realm should be higher than mine, why are you still so timid? I'll leave this long sword with you, you can help me strengthen it. If you want to increase its power, just send it to me in the castle after strengthening. I won't give you less money when the time comes."
Seeing Brian relax, Gervis smiled and scolded him.
After saying that, Gervis stood up and prepared to leave. Now that he had learned everything about Brian, Gervis prepared to return to the castle to practice hard.
Gervis originally thought that as long as he stayed in this remote territory and became a Bronze Knight, he could basically guarantee his own safety. However, the appearance of Bernard and Brian made Gervis feel a little urgent, and he discovered that Bronze Knights were not as rare as he had imagined.
"My Lord, although I am a mid-level bronze knight, I have never learned martial arts to fight with others."
Brian's face turned red when he was scolded by Gervis. After all, he was already over 30 years old, and the lord in front of him was only 17 or 18 years old, and his realm was lower than his.
"Then take care, lord. Your sword will be strengthened tomorrow. It would cost five gold coins originally, but to thank you for letting me live in this town, I will only charge you four gold coins for the materials."
When he said the latter sentence, Brian smiled happily, as if he had won the lottery.
(End of this chapter)
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