After work, start to speedrun the other world-Chapter 71 - 1: Teacher Hecate

Magic Kingdom.

This is a country located in the interior, famous for its "magic" research around the world, and many renowned mages have studied here.

Perhaps it was precisely because too many people came here to study magic that caused the operations of the Magic Kingdom to be a bit different.

Compared to a normal country, it felt more like a colossal organization compiled of various schools and sects.

"The prosperity here is not inferior to that of Sky City,"

Xi Mu pushed aside the curtain and looked out at the scenery outside the carriage to see many magic shops lining the streets, selling all sorts of magical tools.

Upon hearing this, Yasiraqi inside the carriage laughed and said, "If we’re talking about wealth, Sky City is still richer."

"Are you referring to the land being very valuable?" Xi Mu laughed, then his expression turned to one of surprise when he saw a familiar figure waiting up ahead.

She leaned against the street lamp, dressed in a maid outfit.

"We’ve arrived, this is the hotel we booked."

The carriage stopped, Yasiraqi got out of the carriage, taking Xi Mu with her towards the luxurious hotel not far away.

And the maid leaning against the street lamp, upon seeing Xi Mu and Yasiraqi, happily waved her hand:

"Boss, are you surprised that I’m here too?" 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝒆𝔀𝒆𝙗𝓷𝒐𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝒄𝓸𝓶

"Yes," Xi Mu nodded, then looked at the maid-clad Jed, and asked curiously, "Why are you wearing a maid outfit?"

"No choice, they all think that I am the boss’s companion," Jed said, with a helpless smile and slightly raised her hands, spinning around on the spot.

"But do I look good in a maid outfit, boss?"

"...You do," Xi Mu responded after a moment of silence, with a complex tone in his voice, while Jed, hearing this, just smiled, not really minding Xi Mu’s insincere compliment.

She played with the hair on her forehead.

"Actually, I also know that I’m not quite suited to a maid outfit, but I don’t seem to fit the role of the boss’s guard either since my strength... is not quite enough."

Xi Mu thought for a moment and tried to comfort her, "It’s a different kind of charm?"

In fact, he did not dislike the sight of Jed in a maid outfit, a maid with healthy wheat-colored skin and a lively disposition, exuding her own charm.

However, her appearance here was indeed unexpected; he had planned to leave Jed in Sky City and not worry about her anymore.

Unexpectedly, Jed was now here.

"Looks like you’re very satisfied," Yasiraqi quipped, flipping the red hair beside her ear and speaking with a smile:

"You’re unfamiliar with life here in the Magic Kingdom, so arranging for Jed to come and take care of you should make things easier for you."

Whereupon she added another sentence.

"And she is more adaptable and adept at interacting with people than you."

"Then I’ll just become a mouthpiece for the boss?" Jed frowned with concern and sighed with a lack of confidence:

"I do not have the social skills of Letixia, I can only deal with mercenaries or ordinary people."

This was no mere talk; she was quite self-aware, having struggled at the bottom all her life with social experiences adapted only for the common people.

Regarding the social rules of aristocracy, she could not say she understood them—it was pretty much Greek to her.

Yasiraqi pressed her forehead, laughing, "At least it’s better than Ahtal. Do you know how he deals with invitations from noble ladies?"

"Not going!" Jed sternly mimicked Xi Mu’s expression when rejecting invitations from noble ladies and then couldn’t help but let out a light chuckle.

"Suddenly, I feel a bit more confident."

Xi Mu: "..."

He simply didn’t want to waste time on useless NPCs; if it were the Witch of Death who invited him, he would instantly change his attitude.

Deviously pursuing deeper knowledge of the power of death.

"Anyway, let’s go inside," Yasiraqi said, pointing to the hotel and leading everyone in. Under normal circumstances, with her proud nature, it would be unlikely for her to treat others so warmly.

But both Ahtal and Jed were companions who had fought dragons together, and moreover, Ahtal’s life was not long for this world.

She was always soft-hearted in her interactions.

If Ahtal hadn’t been infected by Sulter’s fire, his future prospects would have been bright, and he might even become her husband.

But now he was more like a falling meteor.

"Why is there a civil unrest in this country?" asked Jed suddenly on the way, "I haven’t seen any military conflicts?"

"It’s not a military conflict, but a conflict between the schools and the royal family," Yasiraqi started to explain, enlightening Jed and Ahtal on the issue.

"Many come to the Magic Kingdom to study, they owe no allegiance to the kingdom but feel great loyalty and affection for the schools that helped them succeed, willing to offer aid to their alma maters while simultaneously building their networks."

"And because of this, the royal family has become increasingly helpless against the schools that cultivate so many powerful individuals, leading to sharpening tensions."

"The source of the civil unrest is the royal family and the magic schools."

Jed, not sure if she understood, posed another question, "Why can the schools oppose the nation? It feels very strange."

"Mages are much more powerful than the military, let alone schools dedicated to training elite mages," Yasiraqi explained with unexpected patience.

"The royal family follows a lineage-based succession, while the magic schools bring together talents from all over the world. They are not only exceptional in power, but also backed by various countries and churches."

"The royal family’s power being squeezed in such a scenario is normal."

It wasn’t just talk; the schools of the Magic Kingdom not only turned out talented elites but also involved various facets, with each operating their own systems apart from cultivating talent.