Immortal Mage: I Just Have To Wait It Out - Chapter 19

Chapter 19: The Monarch Acknowledges Ye Tian as His Godfather?

Translator: Atlas Studios Editor: Atlas Studios

Three days later.

On the main road a few kilometers away from Maple Forest City, a team was slowly advancing.

Seeing that Ye Tian was staring out of the window, Nouye asked, “Sir, what do you think of the surroundings of Maple Forest City compared to Kurtz City?”

Rock Town was a small town around Kurtz City.

Ye Tian retracted his gaze and removed his hand from the curtains. He turned around and said,

“It’s alright. The road is quite flat.”

After experiencing the luxury of his previous life, even though the facilities outside Maple Forest City were not bad, Ye Tian was still not interested.

Nouye thought that she had found a topic to talk about, but when she realized that Ye Tian was not in a good mood, she fell silent.

“Rest first. We’ll head to Maple Forest City immediately. I’ll make some arrangements.”

After a short silence, Nouye found an excuse and walked out of the carriage.

Ye Tian looked very young, but he seemed to be extremely calm about everything.

How strange.

Turning to look at the carriage, Nouye could not help but complain in her heart.

The journey of a few kilometers took half a day. It was almost noon when they saw the city wall of Maple Forest City.

Below the city tower, the Monarch waited quietly with a group of ministers. On both sides of the road, there were meticulously prepared citizens who were prepared to welcome them at any time.

“Play music!”

When they saw the team appear in their line of sight, the corresponding officials immediately shouted.

Immediately, all kinds of musical instruments sounded. All kinds of sounds mixed together and formed an impassioned tune.

“Welcome, Mage Ye Tian!”

“Welcome…”

When the carriage approached, the people who had been arranged in advance shouted in unison.

A corner of the carriage window was lifted and Ye Tian looked at the people beside him through the gap.

Most of them had fanatical and excited expressions on their faces. They were holding flowers made of unknown materials in their hands and shaking them.

“Thank you, Mage Ye Tian, for saving the Empire.”

The Monarch led his officials forward and bowed respectfully to the carriage.

However, Ye Tian did not want to get out of the car. He was not used to such grand occasions.

Through the carriage window, Ye Tian summoned the coachman to express his wishes.

When the coachman heard this, he looked at the Monarch in fear, but he did not dare to disobey Ye Tian’s instructions. He could only brace himself and whisper to the Monarch.

When Monarch Noxia heard this, he was clearly stunned. A hint of displeasure even flashed across his eyes.

As the ruler of a country, he had already personally welcomed him, but Ye Tian did not even get out of the car. Wasn’t this too disrespectful to him?

However, considering Ye Tian’s strength, he suppressed his displeasure.

“Lord Mage, it’s been a bumpy ride. Quick, please enter the palace first.”

The Monarch instructed the officials beside him.

Hence, the people who had put down their work early did not even see Ye Tian’s face as they watched the carriage drive into the city.

The carriage drove straight in and stopped in front of the steps of the hall where meetings usually took place.

“Sir, the carriage can’t go further ahead.”

With no road in front of them, the coachman spoke awkwardly to the curtain of the carriage.

“It’s okay.”

A voice came from inside. Ye Tian lifted the curtain and alighted from the carriage.

“Noxia greets the mage. Thank you, mage, for saving countless citizens of the Empire. You are the Red Moon Empire’s greatest benefactor.”

When Noxia first saw Ye Tian, he was also stunned by his young face. After a short daze, he immediately went forward.

Ye Tian glanced at him.

“Then call me daddy.”

Ye Tian’s heart skipped a beat.

Oh no, why did he say it out loud?

The surrounding ministers were indeed shocked as if they did not expect this mage to be so straightforward.

Noxia did not expect this either and stood rooted to the ground.

After a while, he hesitated and said, “The mage is powerful. If you don’t mind, I am willing to acknowledge you as my godfather.”

Ye Tian was dumbfounded.

‘I was just joking, and the Monarch actually took it seriously?!’

Furthermore, he was not angry. He knew when to yield and when to stand tall. As expected of a Monarch!

He smiled.

“Your Majesty, I was only joking. I haven’t eaten all morning. I’m a little hungry.”

Noxia lowered his head as disappointment flashed across his eyes. If he could take the opportunity to acknowledge this mage as his godfather, there would be no need for them to be afraid in the future.

“Lord Mage, please. I’ve already prepared delicious food. Let’s talk while eating.”

Noxia made an inviting gesture with a natural expression and a smile on his lips.

“Your Majesty, please.”

Ye Tian was polite and walked up the stairs. The Monarch followed beside him, followed by Nouye and a group of ministers.

After sitting down, Ye Tian faced the delicacies and could not suppress his hunger as he began to enjoy them.

Noxia wanted to speak a few times, but seeing how immersed Ye Tian was, he did not interrupt.

After a while, Ye Tian burped and took a sip of the drink beside him with a satisfied expression.

“Lord Mage, I have a question I want to ask you.”

When the opportunity arose, Noxia couldn’t wait to speak.

‘I don’t think we’re close…’

Ye Tian turned around and said calmly,

“Sure.”

Noxia heaved a sigh of relief. He was really afraid that Ye Tian would reject him. That would be too disrespectful.

He asked, “I heard from Uncle Goethe that my father once went to Rock Town to invite you. Why didn’t you agree back then? Why did you agree now?”

‘At that time, I hadn’t picked up Peyroux’s Heart…’

Ye Tian did not expect the other party to ask this question. After some thought, he said, “I wasn’t strong enough.”

Noxia was stunned. He thought that it was because he was more charismatic than his father, so he could recruit a powerful mage like Ye Tian.

“I see.”

Noxia smiled awkwardly.

After a pause, he continued, “Lord Mage, can I ask you to be my children’s teacher? They are all very obedient children. If anyone has magical talent, can you teach them briefly?”

Being the teacher of a Monarch’s child was not an ordinary position…

Ye Tian clicked his tongue and shook his head in the end.

“I’m sorry, I’m not interested in teaching for the time being. I’m afraid I can’t agree with your suggestion.”

Disappointment flashed across Noxia’s eyes.

What a pity.

If the children could have a master-disciple relationship with Mage Ye Tian, the Empire would not have to worry about destruction even if he grew old in the future.

Could it be that he had not done enough?

At this moment, Noxia could not help but fall into self-doubt. There were many people who tried to curry favor with him.

However, things were not as complicated as Noxia thought.

The reason why Ye Tian did not want to take in a disciple was that he did not want to add to his sorrow.

Because he had an unlimited lifespan, once he interacted with someone, it was inevitable that he would develop feelings for them after a long time.

It was the same for master-disciple relationships. Ye Tian did not want to face the pain of being separated from life and death.

It was also because of this that Ye Tian did not want to have anything to do with others.

This way, although he would be a little lonely, he could at least experience less pain.

After the meal, the Monarch instructed someone to bring Ye Tian to rest.

After the long journey today, Noxia decided to leave the award ceremony for tomorrow, considering Ye Tian’s fatigue.