Exploring Technology in a Wizard World-Chapter 1315 - 1313: A Strange Visit

After finishing the record, Richard looked up at Bibi, exhaled, and said, "Well, now you’ve successfully extricated yourself, but are you sure you can eat in your current state?"

"Why can’t I eat? You’re underestimating me!" Bibi turned the back of her head to Richard, saying proudly, "Watch me demonstrate for you."

Having said that, she stuck out her tongue to touch the bread beside her face. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

"Squeak—bang!"

The bread was pushed by Bibi’s tongue, toppling the nearby glass bottle, which tilted, causing the wine inside to quickly flow out.

"Slurp slurp..."

Bibi quickly licked it up but ended up licking air because her tongue was still a bit short, and the bread was highly absorbent like a sponge, soaking up all the spilled wine.

Bibi was stunned for a moment but didn’t give up. She opened her mouth and started munching on the bread soaked in wine, eating and drinking simultaneously.

During her eating and drinking, she didn’t forget to show off to Richard: "See, I have no problem eating at all now."

Richard looked helpless, at a loss for what to say, and sighed, "You’re impressive."

"Hmph, as long as you know," Bibi continued eating non-stop.

At this moment, footsteps sounded outside the garden. A subordinate walked in, saw Bibi’s lone head on the table devouring bread non-stop, and his eyes widened in shock, feeling his spirit was contaminated.

Is this world too crazy?

Richard, sensing something, looked at the person and asked, "What’s up?"

"Uh, my lord." The other person snapped back and withdrew his gaze from Bibi’s head, turning back to report to Richard, "My lord, General Soron has come, saying he wishes to visit you. He’s already waiting in the reception room."

"Soron again?" Hearing this, Richard couldn’t help but raise an eyebrow.

Before the Battle of Kasha City, Soron had brought the white-robed staff to visit him, asking him to contribute during the war, and he indeed delivered.

What is he here for this time?

Could it be that he sees my good work and wants me to continue?

He must be dissuaded from that idea.

After all, he had no intention of making any outstanding contributions in the war, just wanting to slack off and focus on his own research.

Thinking of this, Richard put away the scrolls on the table, stood up, and walked towards the garden gate, saying to the subordinates assigned to him by the Soma Alliance, "Take me to see General Soron."

"Yes."

"By the way," Richard thought of something, paused his steps, turned to look at Bibi’s head on the stone table, and reminded, "Stay here obediently, and don’t cause trouble or move about other than eating. I’ll come back and repair your body, alright?"

"Got it, slurp slurp," Bibi replied somewhat impatiently, "You’re so naggy. Look at my current state; what else can I do but eat? Slurp slurp."

"Alright," Richard shrugged, said no more, and walked out with the subordinate, while Bibi continued eating non-stop at the table.

"Slurp slurp... Mmm, this wine-soaked bread has a very peculiar taste... How come I never thought of it before... It seems that food is magical; combining two different foods forms a new dish... How come I never thought of it before, Definitely have to try it in the future... Yeah, have to try it... Slurp slurp..."

Bibi murmured.

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Soon, Richard met General Soron in the reception hall, led by his subordinate.

To Richard’s slight surprise, General Soron came alone this time, without anyone accompanying him, including the white-robed chief advisor Kun Darsie who came with him last time.

But it was only a slight surprise without much thought. He stepped into the room and greeted Soron: "Hello, General Soron."

Soron was sipping tea, took a small gulp, put it down, and responded with a smile, "Hello, Lord Richard."

Seeing the smile on the other’s face, Richard’s vigilance immediately rose.

If, when hearing from the subordinate about the visit, he was merely guessing Soron’s purpose, now seeing his demeanor, he thought he had pretty much guessed it correctly.

According to his understanding of Soron, the guy rarely smiles, usually cold and distant. When he tricked him into participating in the breakthrough battle, keeping him busy for a week, he didn’t smile so brightly. This time, it’s definitely not good.

With high vigilance, Richard looked at Soron and spoke up, to prevent unwittingly falling into Soron’s conversational trap, he directly and straightforwardly asked, "General Soron, why have you come to see me this time? If you want me to continue helping the army, I am very willing, but my health is really unable to bear it.

During the Kasha battle, as General Soron might have seen, I made several hundred Sika Magic Knights fly and kill effortlessly, but I achieved that by over-drafting my Life Power. This led to my body being extremely weak, unable to recover in a short time. So, to help, I have the intention but lack the strength."

"Is it so serious?" Soron blurted out, a surprised expression flashing across his face. He pondered for half a second and said in a low voice, "In that case, it seems Lord Richard needs a long period of good rest."

"Yes, that’s what I mean."

"Then Lord Richard, please rest assured, you don’t have to worry about military affairs. I will arrange everything properly and will not affect you."

"Then I trouble General Soron."

"No trouble, it’s necessary. After all, Lord Richard, being personally appointed by His Majesty the Emperor as a Command Consultant, is the core of the entire army. Such requests should be unconditionally met." Soron said seriously, standing up, stepping towards the exit, "Alright, since Lord Richard is unwell, I won’t disturb you more today. Hope Lord Richard rests well, I’ll visit again in a few days if I have time."

After quickly saying goodbye, Soron left the mansion without further ado.

Such decisiveness made Richard somewhat suspicious: Hmm, resolved so easily? He casually made up a reason and suppressed Soron’s idea of exploiting him? In his previous estimation, he expected to engage Soron several times.

Could there be something he’s unaware of? After all... he didn’t think Soron would be someone to easily give up. Either Soron wasn’t eager to exploit him, or Soron had a different purpose for today’s visit.

In short: Something’s off.

But he couldn’t be bothered to speculate. Regardless of the actual situation, he didn’t intend to get involved, just wanted to slack off and focus on his research.

Since Soron was willing to cooperate, he’d silently thank him.

"Thanks."

Richard, looking in the direction Soron left, said in his heart, turned, and left the reception room, heading to the garden—where Bibi was still waiting for him to repair her body.

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