Chapter 23: Arrogance
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nA luxurious carriage drawn by a domesticated horse-type magical beast made its way through the streets of Ucladd. The exterior of the vehicle was pure black, made from a mix of gleaming black metal and wood.
nAny peasant witnessing the car go by would make a respectful gesture, hectically making way for it.
nEventually, the carriage reached a giant, stern wall, guarded by armored soldiers wielding various weapons. šš¼šÆšš¹.š°š¼šŗ
nāHalt!ā
nThe coachman holding the reins stopped at the entrance, approached by a tall guard.
nāFamily name?ā The guard asked rudely, his impatient face scrunched.
nThe coachman took out a golden token and flashed it towards the soldier.
nInstantly, the guard regretted his loud voice. He lowered his gaze and spoke with a soft tone.
nāMy apologies, sir. Please enter.ā
nWith indifference, the coachman slapped the reins on his beast, and the ride resumed, entering the wealthy side.
nInside the posh interior of the carriage, a young man donning a black robe gazed out the window. His short blonde hair was slicked backwards, and his tranquil green eyes were in deep thought.
nThree golden earrings that looked like teardrops hung from his right ear. If anyone had seen this young man, they wouldāve realized he was from a large-sized noble family.
nLiam didnāt dare train the night before the mission, resting his body to reach peak condition.
nHe had already told Eve heād be late that night, and had filled his body with as much āOraā as he could.
nThe scenery past the open doors wasnāt what Liam expected.
nSnow covered topiaries that were tended to and skillfully designed covered the sides of the road.
nThere was only plain snow in the distance, and straight ahead, was what looked to be a large border wall that had a slight curve.
nEventually, the carriage reached it, allowing Liam to see how the entire border walls contained intricate black lines, among which rested white, and even multi-colored writings.
nThe border walls sunk downwards to the ground to let the carriage in, and inside was something Liam had expected to see.
nIt began with small luxury houses and other establishments, slowly growing in size as they went along.
nEventually, huge mansions covered entire plots of lush green land, along with other three story to four story buildings.
nNonetheless, he had enough information to know about what to expect.
nThe roads were wide enough for three to four more large-sized carriages to traverse through side by side; which there were, most seemingly going in the same direction.
nThe rhythmic sound of hooves hitting the ground continued for a few more minutes, allowing Liam to truly memorize the landscapes.
nFinally, it came to a stop.
nLooking out the window, there were numerous other carriages like his, all āparkedā on the side of a huge white mansion three stories in height.
nIn front, by the grand entrance, butlers and other servants tended to the nobles and paid deep respects to them before they entered. Red carpets covered the floor where they walked, and the faint sound of music entered Liamās ears.
nHeaving a deep breath, Liam opened his carriage door like many others, walking out with a charismatic aura.
nHowever, his gait was prideful and arrogant.
nāI canāt think like I usually do. Iām an arrogant noble who hails from a large-sized noble house.ā
nSnow drizzled from above, and with vigilant steps, Liam approached the butlers who confirmed the identities of each noble.
nāWelcome, young master. May I have your name, please?ā
nLiam scoffed, as though offended by that question.
nāWilliam Arnos.ā
nThe pale-faced butler panicked, looking at the clipboard in his hand, before ticking it after a moment.
nāP-please enjoy your stay.ā
nLiam spared no time and made his way through the doors of the mansion, entering and surveying the surroundings.
nAll around him, lavishly dressed men and women danced, laughed, joked and sang.
nBeautiful women wearing dazzling dresses of various colors socialized with each other. Even young maidens slightly older than Liamās age were no exception.
nHowever, most of them had one golden earring, while few had two.
nButlers and maids carried trays of champagne, casually handing them around.
nThe ground floor of the mansion was nothing short of a five-star hotel. Chandeliers hung from the ceiling and illuminated every corner of the space.
nMusicians performed in the left side corner, their music consisting of piano and violin, as well as other posh instruments meant for only the higher class.
nExpensive furniture and other decorations covered the entire area, and towards Liamās left and right, were long hallways that lead to upper floors. The smell of various perfumes entered his nose, the best he had smelled during his two lives.
nWhen the nobles saw Liamās earrings, they quickly showed him their deep respects.
nāSo, this is what itās like to be richā¦ I already know the layout, Iāll need to disable any protective arrays or inscriptions.ā
nLiamās nerves were calm and focused as he remembered what he learned.
nArrayās, also known as formations, were giant diagrams that produced various effects in a wide range. It was no surprise that noble houses had their own way of security.
nāThe number of cultivatorās here are not that many. Despite being so lavish, these nobles are only small-sized families, not to mention this is a weak branch of it, so they didnāt come with many guards or protections.ā
nLiamās expression was casual with a tinge of arrogance, but time was ticking, and the stakes were high.
nāI canāt loiter around. Iāll wait for the party address, first.ā
nLiam inspected his surroundings once more. He quickly realized he was being sized up and down by a group of young girls his age, whispering in each otherās ears.
nTo deter them, he simply had to put on a disgusted expression paired with a quick scoff.
nHis plan worked, as they looked utterly offended and shot stares of venom his direction.
nTing! Ting! Ting!
nBefore long, the sound of a spoon hitting a champagne glass resounded through the space, catching the attention of everyone present.
nāThere he is.ā
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