21: Chapter 0021 Land Purchase

This trust warmed Felina’s heart, and she smiled:

“Actually, you could wait until you become a Wizard Apprentice to perfect it yourself. I believe with your current ability, you will definitely become a Wizard Apprentice.”

Li Size shook his head:

“Unfortunately, we definitely cannot afford to wait right now.

On one hand, war is coming, and we need to rapidly increase our strength to protect ourselves; on the other hand, your mentor, your sister still needs eighty gold coins for treatment, which I certainly haven't forgotten.”

Hearing this, a wave surged in Felina’s heart, and her bright eyes seemed on the verge of tears. Seeing no one around, she bravely leaned forward and kissed Li Size’s lips. A warm touch delivered an electric shock-like sensation to both their bodies.

The instant felt like eternity. Felina was extremely shy and wanted to pull away, but she was held fast by a pair of strong hands.

Li Size was completely immersed in the intoxicating softness and fragrance of her body. His large hands brazenly sought to conquer new territory, but Felina pressed down on them tightly:

“No... not here. Hah, can you give me a little more time?”

Li Size raised his head and gazed at Felina, his eyes full of fervor and adoration. He shook his head:

“Life is short. If you have me in your heart, please don't refuse!”

Felina was agitated and wanted to refuse outright, yet she feared severing their bond forever. She wanted to silently comply but felt everything was moving too fast. As she was secretly distressed, she felt those conquering hands becoming increasingly bold.

She let out a startled cry and quickly broke free, murmuring with flushed cheeks:

“Not here! Tonight... at my apartment.”

She immediately felt shy again, turned her head as if she hadn't said anything, closed her eyes, and stopped speaking. Only her rising chest betrayed the turmoil in her heart.

Li Size felt a slight regret, silently savoring his mentor’s fragrance. The two fell into a momentary silence...

After a long while, Li Size calmed down and said:

“Mentor, the energy storage and power module design for the little sorcerer donkey and the three-wheeler will be left to you.”

Felina, whose eyes had been slightly narrowed, finally opened them. She stole a glance at Li Size, saw he seemed perfectly normal, and quickly turned her head to the side, nodding in reply:

“No problem. This isn't complicated at all. I estimate I can finish the design blueprints by tomorrow night.”

Seeing this, Li Size took Felina’s left hand. Seeing she didn't pull away, he gently turned to face her and continued explaining his plan:

“Good. Then next, we need to apply for invention ownership under your name. The ownership should list both of us—you as the primary and me as the assistant in name. How about giving you 20% of the profits?”

Felina initially felt 20% was too high, as the main ideas were provided by Li Size.

The design portions she provided could actually be completed by most Wizard Apprentices. But then she recalled the recent events and felt that what she offered and what he offered were the same, essentially making no difference, and a wave of sweetness arose in her heart.

She lowered her head and softly agreed, then said:

“The Duchy’s approval process for inventions like this is generally quite fast, and since the Academy is the main hub for technological research,

it has its own fast track. I estimate one month for preliminary review, half a month for re-review, and half a month for public notice, and then it’s done.

It just depends on how the Ministry of Education classifies these two inventions. If they can be classified as General Inventions, enjoying 20 to 50 years of monopoly protection, that’s enough for us to dominate the entire Duchy’s market.”

Li Size lightly patted Felina’s fair and smooth little hand, comforting her:

“It doesn’t matter. Even if the protection time is only five years, it’s enough for us to earn a fortune. Enough money to treat my sister, enough for us to establish ourselves in this war, and that will be enough.”

“Mm.”

Felina responded with her head down, then quickly frowned her delicate nose like a protective lioness and snorted:

“No way. We still need to hire an international lawyer. This invention must be applied for simultaneously in the Feiting Federation. Don’t let anyone take advantage of us.”

Li Size was slightly amused; he hadn't expected Felina to have such an international perspective...

Academy mentors are all Wizard Apprentices, the most revered people in town. Therefore, Academy mentors all have detached apartments similar to Wilson’s, connected in a row behind the Academy’s teaching area.

In the snowy night, streetlights danced with snowflakes, weaving a dreamlike, romantic chapter; under the streetlights, a ghostly shadow quietly slipped into the Academy’s mentor apartment area.

“Mentor! It’s me!”

Li Size gently knocked on Felina’s door; a moment later, Felina, wearing a light green, semi-transparent gauze nightgown, shyly opened the door and let Li Size into her apartment.

The semi-transparent gauze revealed glimpses of Felina’s fair skin, which was like the finest mutton-fat jade, perfectly showcasing her figure and sparking wild imagination...

At this moment, both were silent. Li Size quietly opened the red wine he had specially prepared.

The night was long, and the two confided in each other over the fine wine. When their passion peaked, they nestled together like lovers, and everything came naturally...

Gather ye rosebuds while ye may, pluck the fresh flower and cherish it more dearly...

The next morning, Li Size, who had been fighting fiercely all night, was still lying in bed when Felina rushed him up, shouting:

“Hurry up and leave. It won't look good if other mentors see you later!”

Li Size chuckled upon hearing this:

“What are we afraid of! We are open and honest; we aren't doing anything shameful.”

Felina shook her head shyly, pushing the still-undressed Li Size toward the door, nagging as they walked:

“Ah! Hurry up and go! It’s all your fault! You’re still my student, you know. If others see this, I’ll be humiliated!”

Li Size didn't insist upon hearing this. Perhaps Felina needed a little space of her own at this moment. He left to start another day of study at the Academy, as the knowledge taught there was still necessary for him at this stage.

Soon it was evening. Li Size, having tasted the sweetness, wanted to stay at Felina’s place again, but Jackson found him. With serious matters at hand, Li Size had to give up the idea.

It turned out that during the duel with Jackson last time, Li Size had proposed that if Jackson lost, he would owe Li Size a favor.

Jackson, being a seed for Wizard Apprentice, was considered one of the elite among the masses and wasn't entirely without merit.

Last time, he was momentarily hot-headed, spurred on by Little George, believing he knew everything about Li Size and was guaranteed a win, only to be slapped in the face. This served as a lesson for the complacent Jackson, making him more grounded and steady.

Although Jackson was furious, he wasn't a sore loser.

A few days ago, while waiting for Rice, Li Size had asked him to help arrange a meeting with his father—Slav, the Director of the Gray Mist Mountain Town Land Bureau. Today, there was finally a reply:

His father agreed to meet Li Size once.

As for the reason for meeting Slav?

It was, of course, for land purchase.

Currently, Li Size needed to acquire two sufficiently large plots of land. It would be even better if there were existing warehouses or buildings that could be converted into factories.

One plot was for expanding the armaments factory to produce the equipment and weapons ordered by the Academy and the Feiting Federation's 'The Lurkers', and future space needed to be reserved for expanding the production plants for the 'little sorcerer donkey' and the 'three-wheeler'. The other plot was for storing the weapons produced for the Feiting Federation.

If Li Size searched for suitable land himself, it would clearly be a complicated task. However, finding the person most familiar with the land situation in the entire Gray Mist Mountain Town would only take a few sentences.

Who was most familiar with the land of Gray Mist Mountain Town?