"It's my freedom to choose who I want! Don't mess with me in the future! Otherwise..."
After sheathing his sword, Leilin finished speaking coldly, then immediately pulled Robin and walked away.
In his heart, he was genuinely somewhat afraid of these two crazy women.
"The pure venom of the Comoyin Giant Serpent! And this level of fear intimidation! His bloodline! It's exactly what I need!" Furi murmured as she watched Leilin's back, a resolute gleam flashing in her eyes.
"Haha! So spirited! I like that!" Compared to Furi, Milanta was even more excited.
"Hey, hey! You saw his strength too. Although he's still a notch below us, in a one-on-one fight he'd definitely manage to slip away. Why don't we team up?"
Milanta sidled up to Furi and whispered in her ear: "When the time comes, I'll let you go first! Of course, if you'd like the three of us together, I don't mind either..."
"Boring!" Furi rolled her eyes and walked straight out.
...
"Phew..." Only after stepping outside did Leilin finally let out a long breath.
"Hehe! You'll get used to this sort of thing! You're actually quite lucky—you joined after reaching the third level. Those two are the most formidable female warlocks around. If they couldn't handle you, the rest don't stand a chance!"
"Back when I was at your stage... sigh..." Robin sighed, seemingly recalling some painful past.
Leilin kept his silence, wisely deciding not to needle the other party for the time being.
"We're here! This is your estate!"
After passing through a series of buildings, Robin brought Leilin to the front of a massive garden courtyard.
At the entrance, two enormous gray-white snake-shaped stone sculptures stood tall, from which a faint biological pulse emanated—clearly not ordinary decorations.
And Gubule, wearing a butler's formal attire, was waiting at the main gate. Upon catching sight of Leilin, his eyes lit up and he immediately stepped forward and bowed: "Master!"
"The specific estate layout has already been explained to Gubule by my people. And this is the master key and the ownership crystal!"
Robin handed a pink crystal to Leilin: "You've just arrived and probably have many things to sort out, but don't forget—tomorrow morning, same place as today, Teacher Gilbert wants to see you..."
Robin gave these final instructions before taking his leave with a smile.
"Show me around the estate! Also, your matter's been settled!"
Leilin gazed at the surrounding buildings with a sense of emotion. If nothing unexpected happened, this place would be his home for a long time to come.
"As you command, my master!" Gratitude shone in Gubule's eyes.
Although resolving such a matter was merely a word from the master, the fact that he had given it this much consideration was already exceptionally rare.
The current Leilin had not only joined the Ouroboros Ring and become a Marquis noble, but was also Duke Gilbert's student—his future prospects were truly limitless.
Gubule naturally redoubled his resolve, ready to serve Leilin to the best of his ability: "Within the estate, apart from the master's private bedroom, study, and laboratory, there are also negative energy testing grounds, bloodline fusion pools, silence sculpture arrays... and several sets of facilities prepared specifically for other wizards, sufficient for warlocks below the third level to use..."
Gubule had clearly been briefed before his arrival and now rattled off the introductions with practiced ease.
"Integrated facilities for warlocks' use? Those must be specifically for vassals!" Leilin nodded. "Go pick a set for yourself too!"
"Thank you, master!" Gubule bowed deeply, his face beaming with joy.
The attendant configuration for a Marquis estate was naturally of a high standard, far superior to what he could have obtained on his own based on his title.
"This estate is too large and a bit desolate. Go take a look and see whether we should recruit some apprentices or purchase slaves or something like that..."
Leilin casually delegated the tasks, while Gubule listened attentively.
...
Back in the study.
Gilbert opened a document in his hands and examined it carefully.
"According to the information Leilin revealed, his bloodline comes from the warlock Noco Gulatu Fasel!"
"Yes, teacher!" Robin's demeanor was extremely respectful.
"This Noco Gulatu Fasel is also registered in our records. He was once one of our Comoyin bloodline Marquises, but later disappeared during an expedition. It now appears he ended up on the South Coast and left behind his lineage..."
"The South Coast! I traveled there in my youth. Truly a desolate place..."
Gilbert sighed.