In an hour, Locke had a good wash.
In the mirror, the young manâs eyes were deep and bright, and on his slightly pale face, his immature had already been replaced by fortitude.
Looking at his handsome face, Locke couldnât help but sigh, âI finally recover my original appearance.â
In the past ten days, he had also used the water magic to take a few simple baths, but he had basically washed his body roughly, it was not as comfortable as lying in the bathtub like this.
After washing, Locke didnât waste any more time, opened the door, and went out. Tonight, Count Peter held a dinner party and invited Locke to join.
âWhy hasnât he come out yet?â
The maid Vera said impatiently.
Finally, she heard the door open. She raised her head slowly. However, the next moment, her eyes suddenly trembled, and the whole person was like a stone statue.
A few seconds later, Vera covered her mouth and said in a dull tone, âYou are Lockeâ¦â
It was not her fault to be so surprised.
At this time, Locke was wearing a black robe. He had a handsome face and a tall figure. Because of his practice in the small universe, there was a trace of extraordinary temperament on his body, which was totally different from his previous messy appearance.
Looking at the shocked Vera, Locke teased, âWe havenât seen each other for only a while. Donât you know me? Please lead the way.â
Vera nodded numbly, then stiffly took Locke to the dining room.
In the dining room, three people had already sat down on the chairs.
âIrene, there is a piece of news from the Imperial Mage Academy that a training team from the Imperial Mage Academy will pass through here in two days. You will go to the imperial capital with them then. I didnât expect that the old man you saved before would really keep his words and asked for the qualification to enter the Imperial Mage Academy for you.â
Count Peter said with a smile. At that time, the old man said that he could help Irene enter the Imperial Mage Academy, but they just took it as a joke. They did not expect that less than a month later, the Imperial Mage Academy really sent an offer letter.
âOkay.â
Irene nodded slightly without saying anything. She didnât know what Lockeâs plan was. Did it mean that they would never see each other again after she went to the Imperial Mage Academyâ¦
Irene had mixed feelings.
Seeing that Irene was preoccupied, Mrs. Peter interrupted the garrulous Count Peter, âPeter, our daughter just came back. Please let her stay alone for a while.â
A figure came in slowly from the door.
Irene raised her head slightly and saw a young man walking toward her. The young man was pretty handsome, with a faint smile on his face, making people feel like bathing in the spring breeze.
This was Lockeâ¦
Looking at the handsome young man in the distance, Irene felt her heart beat faster and faster and had the hots for him.
Looking at her daughterâs appearance, Mrs. Peter, who is Ireneâs mother, instantly understood what Irene was thinking. Irene liked this boy.
âOh, Mr. Capet, youâre finally here.â
However, Count Peter didnât notice the change in Irene at all. He stood up to greet Locke warmly.
What shocked him more was that the man who could defeat the level-7 practitioner was so young!
When he first met Locke, Locke didnât have a breathing space, so he didnât really see Lockeâs face until now.
âThank you for your invitation, Sir Count and Mrs. Peter.â
Locke bent down slightly to perform a noble etiquette.
âMr. Capet.â Mrs. Peter nodded with a smile.
Locke looked at Irene and greeted, âGood evening, Irene.â
Noticing that Locke was looking at her, Irene came to herself and hurriedly greeted, âWelcome, Locke.â
After Locke took his seat, the maids began to serve the dishes.
âMr. Capet, I heard that you are from the Grimm Kingdom?â
During the meal, Mrs. Peter asked with a smile.
Locke nodded and said with a smile, âYes, Iâm from the Grimm Kingdom.â
However, he had an illusion that Mrs. Peter was looking at him with a sense of scrutiny. That feeling was not like the eyes of a host to a guest, but like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law.
âGrimm Kingdom, itâs a nice place with beautiful scenery.â Count Peter looked as if he was recalling something.
Locke was a little surprised. âHave you ever been to the Grimm Kingdom?â
Mrs. Peter nodded, with a trace of memory on her face. âYes, we had wandered around many places when we were young. We didnât return to this city and settle down until we had Irene.â
âI didnât expect that you were once wanderers.â
Locke sighed.
âForget it.â Mrs. Peter looked at Locke and asked, âMr. Capet, whatâs your next arrangement? If you are willing to, you can be the visiting master of our family.â
Seeing that Mrs. Peter invited Locke to stay with the Peter family, Ireneâs eyes lit up and she looked at Locke next to her.
Locke shook his head and refused with a smile, âIâm sorry, Mrs. Peter. I donât have a plan to stay in the kingdom for a long time.â
Hearing this, Ireneâs eyes dimmed a little.
âBut,â Locke paused for a while and said helplessly, âThe injury in my body is still very serious, so I want to find a high-level healer first. I donât know if Sir Count and Mrs. Peter have any channel to contact a high-level healer.â
Hearing that Locke was still injured, Count Peterâs face changed slightly. He couldnât believe that this young man in front of him could defeat a level-7 warrior even though he was injured!
Mrs. Peter was also surprised.
âWe can help you with that.â
After exclaiming, Mrs. Peter said slowly, âIn the imperial capital, we have an old acquaintance with a level-8 healer. Maybe we can ask him to help you solve the hidden peril in your body.â
Locke was overjoyed and said, âThank you, Mrs. Peter.â
After a warm meal, Irene offered to show him around the bustling city.
Locke had planned to go back to practice, but when he saw that Irene was so enthusiastic, he was too embarrassed to refuse. Then, led by Irene, they walked out of the countâs mansion.
âDear Wendy, have you noticed that Irene seems a little different?â
Looking at the backs of the two people leaving, Count Peter thought for a long time and turned to say to Mrs. Peter beside him.
Mrs. Peter rolled her eyes at Count Peter and asked, âYou just found it out?â
âI think our daughter has fallen in love with Locke.â
âShe fell in love with Locke?!â
Count Peter was shocked, but then he seemed to realize something. He thought about it carefully and found that since Locke entered the restaurant, Ireneâs eyes had never left Locke. That was right, Ireneâs eyes at Locke with no other possibility than like.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
âBut I donât think Mr. Capet has any feelings for Irene.â Count Peter said with a frown.
âIt proves that he is a trustworthy man and is not attracted to beauty.â Mrs. Peter smiled. âThatâs why I invited Locke to the imperial capital with Irene. Next, itâs up to Irene.â
âIt turns out that you have such an intention to let Locke go to the imperial capital with Irene.â Count Peter praised, âYou are so smart, my lady.â
âAs a mother, I have to plan for Ireneâs happiness.â
âAlthough Locke comes from a small kingdom, he is upright and has a decent conversation. Most importantly, he is talented and powerful. If the two can be together, I think he will treat Irene well.â
Count Peter nodded in agreement, âLocke is much better than Doyle Alves.â
âBut I think Irene is still a little reserved. At the critical moment, it still depends on us.â Mrs. Peterâs eyes sparkled as if she was thinking about how to bring Irene and Locke together.
When the Peter couple âpremeditatedâ how to make a match between Locke and Irene, the two of them had already come to the street.