The improved Small Teleportation Magic Circle was even more important than a Magic Shield.
So, after the excitement died down, Sylvester’s meaning was that, for now, only she and he should know about it!
It was best if no one else knew.
“Anyway, hide it from as many people as you can, and for as long as you can!”
Otherwise, with such a valuable Magic Blueprint, the forces of other empires would pounce on Willis like hungry wolves smelling blood.
“I know, that’s why I only told you, Grandpa.”
Willis smiled.
“When I become stronger, I’ll announce it then.”
It wasn’t for the benefit of all mankind or the entire continent, but because if she made it herself, she’d have to pay for it herself.
Wouldn’t it be better to use other people’s resources when the time came?
Did she have to build Teleportation Circles across the whole continent?
That would definitely be inappropriate.
Willis also felt the pain of spending money.
However, it was impossible to hide this thing from those around her.
Once it was built, traveling between Monsell and Ushi City, Willis couldn’t show herself and could only order her people to handle it.
“Alright, these treasures are useless sitting with me, I’ll give you half.”
As he spoke, Sylvester waved his hand.
A pile of stones emitting a strong spatial magic aura and shining with silver light were thrown out by him.
Willis widened her eyes and spotted the key point:
“Grandpa, you have a Storage Ring too!?”
“Don’t even think about it!”
The old man hurriedly hugged himself.
That look was exactly like a maiden about to be violated.
He absolutely didn’t dare let Willis see where he took it from.
“No wonder you gave it up so readily, you have something better!”
Willis’s eyes sparkled.
But no matter what she said, the old man refused to give it to her, not even letting her see it.
Willis could only sigh and accept the pile of Space Stones.
“Since they’re Space Stones, Grandpa, why don’t you make more Storage Rings?”
Willis asked.
“Do you think this stuff is so easy to make? Space Stones are just one of the main materials, it’s not like you can make them with just that.”
The old man snorted coldly.
Today, he’d really bled dry.
He had come to see his granddaughter out of worry, but by the time he left, his heart was full of pain and complaints.
Half an hour later, after discussing all the details, Willis wanted him to stay for dinner.
“Go, go, go! If I stay here any longer, even my pants will be taken by you!”
In front of the Castle Lord’s Mansion, Sylvester stomped his cane hard in annoyance.
A ‘tok tok tok’ sound echoed.
At the same time, he waved Willis away with great disdain.
His nervous and cautious look was just like someone on guard against bandits.
After getting into the cart, Willis still reluctantly lifted his carriage window.
She asked in a small voice:
“Grandpa, you see I’m just starting up here, is there any talent you can recommend?”
After all, this Headmaster had lived for so long; his connections must be wide.
She lacked talent here, so it was always good to ask.
“Keep dreaming! You’ve already taken so much from me…”
Though he sounded grumpy, the old man still took some paper and ink from the side and wrote down two addresses for her.
“Head east-southeast from Chaolimeng Port. There you’ll find two old acquaintances of mine. One is a retired general and a Swordmaster, he can help train your army.”
“And this one, he’s an old stubborn mule. Don’t mention money to him. Just send him good wine if you need something done.”
“He’s quite accomplished in agriculture, but with the empire the way it is now, his personality is a dead end.”
“If you can recruit either of them, it’ll be a great help for you right now. The others—I either don’t know where they are or they’re too far away…”
Willis happily took the paper, looking it over several times, very satisfied.
Today was truly a good day.
Not only did she gain a grandfather, she even extorted… ahem, received so many meeting gifts.
What was that saying again?
An old person at home is a treasure!
Indeed, this treasure was truly wonderful!
Willis’s eyes spun mischievously.
Sylvester didn’t even need to guess to know she was thinking about how to squeeze more out of him.
He hurriedly told the coachman to put away the wooden bench and drive on.
That anxious look, as if a debt collector was chasing from behind.
“You’re leaving already? We just met, I feel a bit reluctant.”
“Go!”
The old man grunted in annoyance.
“Oh right, those two are about your age, right? Do they still have the energy to help me? If they had granddaughters, that would be great…”
At these words, Sylvester’s face turned green with anger.
“Go to hell! Still not changing your ways!”
He cursed out loud.
Even cursing his own daughter in the process.
“Coachman, hurry up! What are you dawdling for!?”
As the old man’s cart began to move, Willis took a step back and smiled:
“Take care, Headmaster. Safe travels, Headmaster.”
Then, a delicate box was thrown out of the carriage window to her.
“I forgot to give this to you—your Appointment Letter. Report by August 27th. Your classes officially start on September 1st!”
The old man huffed in annoyance, and the cart quickly disappeared down the street outside the Castle Lord’s Mansion.
Watching him go, Willis’s lips held a smile.
So, in this world, besides Big Sis, there was actually someone else who treated her unconditionally well.
This feeling—
“It’s just wonderful!”
Willis hummed a little tune as she returned to the Castle Lord’s Mansion.
Although the old man had copied her Magic Circle blueprint, Willis didn’t feel the slightest heartache.
They were family, after all—no need to be formal!
Soon, she bumped into Anne, who had just returned from an errand.
“Anne, you’re back!?”
Willis excitedly rushed over and hugged her.
Anne was caught off guard, her brain instantly going blank.
“Y-Y-Your Highness!? Y-you… what’s wrong!?”
Their chests pressed together, and Anne’s tongue was trembling.
This feeling—
Was it really Her Highness Willis…
Ah, I’m going to die…
Anne, hang in there!
“It’s nothing, just something happy happened.”
Willis released her, smiling.
“By the way, someone just reported that traces of a Forbidden Magic Ore Vein were found outside Ushi City…”
“Though it’s small, it’s a very important resource. Take people to check it out and protect it.”
“We’ll start mining later.”
“Forbidden Magic Stone?”
Anne nodded dazedly.
Though that thing was indeed rare and precious, at this moment, it couldn’t overpower the happiness in Anne’s heart.
Her Highness—
Was so close, clinging to her.
Recalling the pleasant hug just now, a tingling sensation still lingered on her chest…
Anne nodded like a fool.
“I’ll leave it to you, then.”
After Willis left, the girl collapsed like a noodle.
“Hehe, Your Highness…”
Meanwhile, Willis, who had entered the inner courtyard, also realized she had just hugged Anne, who liked her Imperial Sister.
“Well, it felt really good, and she didn’t reject it…”
Willis felt extremely happy.
“Today really is a great day!”
“What’s so great about today?”
Hill Yu emerged from Winnie’s room.
She frowned at Willis’s silly smile.
“What’s wrong with you? Did you step in crap?”
“How many times have I told you…”
“Yes, yes, imperial princess image, right!”
Willis straightened up for a second.
The next moment, she grinned cheekily and lunged at Hill Yu.
“I’m happy! Come, give me a hug!”
“You…”