YM778.TV Chapter 120 - 120: Each One With His Own Plot
Eric kind of expected this kind of evaluation, and words from his future \'clown-in-law\' as a matter of fact this evaluation and words were the precise reason why he had decided to come here in the first place.
But he wouldn\'t tell him that, so he turned around and said in neither arrogant nor humble voice,
"Takeshiba\'s family head is being too kind and polite, this little one is still inexperienced, and really hasty. Otherwise, I wouldn\'t have ended in such a situation in the first place.
As for the words that Young Miss Takeshiba might have told you, those are just subjective thoughts she had, I am sure I have a lot to learn on my way!"
Takeshiba\'s family head was looking at Eric with clear satisfaction on his face, not only was Eric a genius with a great background behind him in his eyes, but he was also with his feet on the ground.
He didn\'t seem to be faking these words, as they were his true thoughts, and truly that was the case. Eric didn\'t consider himself a sage, or a great genius.
He had truly lived for more than a thousand years and had a long and more enriched experience than Takshiba\'s family head could ever imagine.
But taking his goal into consideration, and also having experienced something beyond his reach, made him truly understand how truly behind and ignorant he was of the world.
It was just like that expression from Einstein, the more one knows the more ignorant he thinks to be. This was precisely Eric\'s case, but his desire, and will didn\'t let him give up.
But all this situation and mentality gave him some kind of elevated aura, of someone who is clearly above the others, looking at them from the sky.
In Takeshiba\'s family\'s head\'s eyes this was because of Eric\'s upbringing, and the great background he had backing him up.
In these days he had asked for a detailed report on Eric and everything around him, but it looked like everything before he started to show his skills was completely boring and usual.
For that reason he had accepted even this deal, he was eager to meet this kid, and evaluate him himself from up close, and he wasn\'t disappointed until now.
He could feel that Eric had a truly bright future up ahead, and it would be a great addition to the Takeshiba Family, and his forces if he was able to make him part of the family.
Looking at Eric with clear esteem he said in a warm serious voice,
"I also thought the same before that perhaps that was just her clouded vision of a girl in love, but now after seeing you I can understand that she has the best eyesight of us all!"
Hearing those words, one of the soldiers inside the group behind them had a fleeting frown on his face, but he didn\'t say anything, he was just coolly observing Eric.
On the other hand, Eric didn\'t expect Takeshiba\'s family head to say something like that, but he could understand that the old sly fox had started playing his pieces.
For that reason, he looked with a surprised look and a bit of a happy confusion as he said,
"Is Takeshiba\'s family head telling this young one that he can go ahead and court Young Miss Takeshiba!?"
Seeming to expect such a reaction Takeshiba family head, laughed and said,
"Hahaha~! I don\'t have any reason to oppose. Furthermore, that little girl seems to be infatuated with you, and I can\'t tell her no if she asks me anything!
So, in a few words, if you are truly interested in my daughter you can freely court her, but let me tell you this if you hurt my little angel I won\'t care who you are, or what your background is!
Are we clear!?"
Inside Eric was just smirking and cursing at this old fellow for being so sly, and cheap, he was pretending to be such a loving and caring father, just to attract Eric more towards his daughter.
But this was perfectly what he wanted, so he placed on his face a look of getting a precious gift he didn\'t expect, as he looked towards Takeshiba family head and said,
"Of course, of course, I have no intention of hurting her. Quite on the contrary actually, I want to make her the happiest woman in the world!"
Whoever saw him act like that would think that he was a young man so deep in love, whose only intention was the happiness of his lover.
Truly pleasing Takeshiba\'s family head, who thought that this might be easier than he first thought. Perhaps the day when he ruled the country wouldn\'t be that far away.
With these happy thoughts inside his mind, he showed an almost sincere smile as he said,
"I am sure you will kid, I am sure you will!"
Eric seemed to be a bit relieved, and then as if remembering something he said in a happy voice,
"Takeshiba family head you have made me the happiest man on earth. For that reason, I can\'t stay without giving you a small gift of appreciation in return, only that you will have to wait for a bit of time.
I will personally return back later and hand it over to you!"
Takeshiba\'s family head seemed a bit surprised by Eric\'s words and was really curious about what Eric was talking about. After all, it was a gift from someone with a deep background.
But he couldn\'t accept it easily, otherwise, it would look like he was selling his daughter to Eric, and he might take this wrongly, not that he wasn\'t, but he couldn\'t show it!
With these thoughts in mind, he was about to refuse, when he heard Eric\'s next words,
"Please don\'t refuse father-in-law, soon we will become a family, and it\'s just a small thing for my future family members."
Takeshiba family head felt a bit uncomfortable with how quickly Eric got comforted with the situation, and him calling him father-in-law, but he was nonetheless happy, as he said,
"Well then, I won\'t be polite and accept it, son-in-law! Hahaha~!"
Then he started laughing like a happy father. On the other hand, Eric couldn\'t quietly stand his act, as, after a few more empty words, he took permission and left the place.
He had achieved his goal for today, and had also adjusted with his new strength, and normal, as he hopped in the car that brought him here, and left towards the Fragrance Hall.
Old Na must have gathered the herbs and everything on the list that he asked, so today he could finally start practicing his concoctions, and alchemic skills.
He planned on giving his first hand of finished products to the Takeshiba family head. According to the knowledge, and his estimation he would be able to concoct 3 potion bottles of each potion on his first hand.
Normally an alchemist could concoct from 1 to 5 bottles of potion from one set of herbs, and for someone who was trying it for the first time, even 1 or 2 bottles were a great success.
But Eric had the knowledge he gained from the system, together with a strange sense of experience, and capability so he estimated that 3 was his potential worst.
Only the real thing latter would prove and attest to his estimations, as he was preparing himself mentally for that.
As a matter of fact, earlier he had wanted to go and pay a visit to the Takeshiba Mansio, and meet up with Takeshiba Aika, but he decided it was too early, and he had to wait for a bit.
He could go there later after Takeshiba\'s family head had used his little gift because at that time he would surely understand his value, and how much he needed him.
With these thoughts in mind, Eric reached his Fragrance Hall, and immediately called for Old Na, as he walked towards his private box.
As soon as he opened the door to his private box, he was immediately faced with the smell of different herbs, a little gas stove, and different utensils made out of chemical glass.
Everything seemed to have been prepared not long ago since the herbs were still fresh, as he was even able to process the different smells that each herb released.
Not long after Old Na knocked on his door, and entered inside as he lightly bowed and said in a serious voice,
"Young Master I was able to find everything in the list, and also found some really good seeds. As for the cauldron you asked, we started looking for, but there is no real news yet, as we are still searching."
Eric was a bit dissatisfied with the fact that he wouldn\'t start practicing with a cauldron but there was nothing he could do.
He would have to make do with what he had, and Old Na had properly done what he could. So looking towards him with a calm look, he said,
"I understand! Well done Old Na, now can you please stand guard at the door and don\'t let anyone enter, no matter the reason. I will be outside in about 10 hours!"
Old Na was clearly a bit surprised by his Young Master\'s words, as he was curious about what Eric was planning to do, but he knew that if he had to know something Eric would tell him himself.
He had no right to ask questions, he only had to hear the orders and follow them just like Eric instructed him.
With those thoughts in mind, he disappeared from Eric\'s private box, so he could stand guard outside until his Master came out.
On the other hand, Eric sat down in meditation for a few moments to relax, and then approached the small table where the herbs were lying, it was time to concoct his first potion…