Two weeks later in front of Vast Lehatot Mansion.
Much had happened in this period of time.
After a long period of walking Jack and the Shape-shifting skeletons finally made it out of the Wasteland Zone and could see a great forest in the west, Many skeletons consumed Devil Beasts and were able to copy their traits, though quite a few of them still had human bodies.
Jack lessons continued well, allowing himself to call himself a quasi-competent mage, mostly due to lack of creativity in spell crafting, he already made many charms with many different spells inside of them.
During this time his total mana rose from eight thousand to a twelve thousand due to training, though his compression rate remained one he learned about where mana is produced and if he wanted he could rise it.
A few duels between him and Victor happened, all of them failed but gave him enough combat experience to fit his future role.
Bren stopped working at Varen's ship and became a deacon trainee in the spot that Aldric left, as for Aldwin he was already placed in exile and nobody knew where he was sent.
Due to the occupation of Malia Troc began increasing military spending.
Jack's body was now also incredibly muscular and strong with a somewhat taller stature, he gave off a slightly authoritative feeling.
The ring still had quite a bit to reach the plateau of strength though.
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It was time for Miss Teacher and Victor to leave the nation back north and leave Jack at Aurus's mansion so that he may begin his work.
Inside the carriage Victor looked at Jack.
-Are you ready?
-While Aurus already knows about you and the hiring is already guaranteed you also entering high society with this party.
Aurus held a farewell party for Victor as both a thanks for his help in the subjugation of Malia and a way to show the other lower nobles that he has connection to an ancient mysterious family.
Jack looked at Victor, somewhat anxiously before speaking.
-I am.
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A while later at Aurus's mansion.
The carriage didn't enter from the front of the mansion where the other guests arrived but from the side as to not declare their arrival early than it should to the guests that already arrived.
As Victor's guest Jack was considered as high of a status as Aurus in this social setting.
Parked in the garden hidden by the groomed bushes the three of them exited the carriage.
The black haired and blue eyed Aurus was waiting for them.
Walking to him Victor and Aurus who already knew each other exchanged pleasantries.
They took their time to chat with each other, after all the farewell party didn't officially start until Victor Vast Lehatot entered.
After they finished Aurus looked towards Jack and Miss Teacher taking two steps forward as he chuckled.
-I have been hearing for the past two weeks that a young man became an apprentice of Vast Lehatot, and I've been wanting to visit.
-Sadly I have been incredibly busy, otherwise we would have long been introduced to each other.
He then looked at Miss Teacher before extending his hand and slightly bowed, she extended her hand on top of his as he gently kissed it as he spoke.
-It is my honor to meet the young miss of Vast Lehatot.
Victor walked forward from where he was standing before he spoke.
-Di Lut, should we get the banquet officially started?
Aurus was smiled as he spoke.
-Of course.
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Entering the mansion from the side Aurus took the opportunity to show to them a child which was about five years old.
He had blonde hair with the same blue eyes as his father.
Placing his hands on the kid's shoulders before speaking.
-I don't believe I ever introduced to you my son.
-His name is Silvus, he was blessed with a Mana Rank of eleven.
-His mother is currently entertaining the guests in the hall.
Jack just stared at the bored child while thinking.
Is this guy trying to present his child to Miss Teacher?
The elites here are quite backwards aren't they?
After a Aurus kept introducing his offshoot to Victor he finally let the child go before guiding everyone to the hall.
Entering the hall from the second floor both Jack and the rest received the gazes of all the guest in the hall.
Maintain composure, remember the lessons..
What did Victor say about this again? I think it was something like "Those people are animals, but we are also as well."
Right.
I think I get what he tried to say, they also feel the same pressure from me as I do them.
After a little bit of self placating Jack finally calmed down and was finally ready.