Once their breakfast is finished, they start to do their work for the day. Zhen knows his usage of magic and controlling is terrible so he would need to study more in the Holy Library.

Also, he couldn't be with Sara every single day as that would be ridiculous and a waste of time to complete their daily tasks.

'To love someone means you trust them unconditionally and you won't feel insecure if they're not by your side.'

Zhen was not the type to be extremely clingy toward someone because they need their own personal space.

"Sara, today when you go to the adventure guild to accept a mission, Kuro will accompany you. I will go to the Holy Library to educate myself more." Zhen said to Sara when she was taking the dishes away.

"Hmm, that should be fine since I'm only going to do missions around the outer core area, and with Kuro by my side, even if another Likra would pop out, I would be safe," Sara replied softly to Zhen while walking back to the kitchen.

Kuro simply nodded while licking his beak with his tongue to savor the lingering taste of food.

"Alright, but be careful when you go back to the forest because we don't know where or what the black mage is planning." Zhen kissed her in the lip lightly before heading out of the inn.

While heading out, Zhen has sent a mental transmission to Kuro that he must retreat with Sara if he ever felt the same aura from the black mage.

Zhen walked to the street and despite the commotion from the attack before, the town has recovered with the usual peaceful atmosphere.

'It will truly be a shame if the black mage succeeds in their scheme.' Zhen said inwardly when he saw the beauty of this town that could go to ruin in a matter of minutes.

After 15 minutes or so, Zhen arrived back at the library and without any time wasted, he headed for the section that labeled magic and application of usage.

As Zhen chose a thick booklet with the title, "The Beginner Usage of Magic and Application", he slowly immersed himself into studying the details.

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While Zhen is diligently studying, Sara and Kuro arrive at the adventure guild on the mission board section.

"Kuro, what mission do you think we should pick?" Sara asked nicely.

"Whatever the mistress decides to do, I, Kuro, will guarantee with my power that the mission shall be completed," Kuro replied gallantly.

Hearing Kuro addressing her as the mistress, Sara's heart is delighted as she slowly picks a silver rank mission before heading to the receptionist.

"Hello, Sara, what mission did you decide to do, and are you going to do it alone again?" Melissa said when she saw Sara approaching her.

"Not this time, I'll be working with Kuro as I have formed a trio recently" Sara replied with a smile.

"WHAT SARA FORMED A TRIO?"

"Unbelievable, which lucky bastard formed a party with Sara."

"The cold beauty Sara is finally forming a party again."

When the adventurer who was nearby heard Sara's word, they exclaimed in shock and disbelief. They all knew about the incident of a person trying to assault her and ever since then she refused to form a party with anyone.

Hell, they didn't even have the gut to invite her after seeing the assaulter condition state when her father, John learned of the news.

Sara ignored the commotion made by the adventurers as she could care less about these people who look nice on the surface but full of dirty thoughts inside their heads.

Only her boyfriend, Zhen is qualified to be in her mind along with her parents and Kuro of course.

(They are considered boyfriend and girlfriend as they did not have the wedding ceremony despite doing the deed already.)

"Let's go Kuro, we will be hunting some rank 2 magical beasts and the payment is 20 gold," Sara spoke as her mission was registered by Melissa.

Kuro nodded as they walked out of the town. Once they're about to enter the forest, Kuro increases his awareness because if Sara is to be met with danger, he wouldn't be able to forgive himself.

Even if his Master didn't tell him so, he would have done it as he recognized Sara as a family in his mind too. There's no way he allowed his family member to be injured with his presence around.

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Back in the Holy Library, Zhen continues to understand the usage and application of magic to be efficient. He found out how amateur and lucky he was.

The fight he did on Situ Sheng could only be counted toward his luck and the brainless IQ of Situ for him to successfully beat him down a pulp.

'Sigh, I'm really a frog in the well but this shall change soon.' Zhen said inwardly before trying to concentrate on his studies.

When Zhen tried to study hard, right at this moment, there was loud chattering nearby and Zhen couldn't help but wonder if this is a library since this library approves such a loud noise without caring.

'Aren't all libraries around the world strictly stated to be quiet so as to not disturb other people? This is my 2nd time here and two times, there is loud chattering.'

Zhen really wanted to know who operates in the library since they clearly failed their duty. A library that is supposed to be quiet is now being loud like it's a school cafeteria.

"Aaron, I heard that you have recently advanced to a rank 4 mage right?"

"Of course, Aaron is the son of the City Lord, Jason Flare. It's not even surprising for him to reach rank 5 by the end of the year."

"True, only Aaron has this kind of multi-talent."

"But I heard Sara has already been taken by an unknown man." As soon as he finishes talking, he has shuddered as he was being roared by the person he's bootlicking to.

"Scram, I don't want to see your face ever again!" The so-called Aaron has roared at this bootlicker since he has touched his sore spot.

Meanwhile, in a small coach, Zhen was smiling and shaking his head as he's another Situ Sheng who is arrogant and cocky in his book.

While Zhen was shaking his head, Aaron Flare notices his small head shaking so he approaches him, "I never seen you before and yet you shake your head at my action. Are you dissatisfied with me?"

"Apologies, but I was simply shaking my head on the book I was reading and it's impossible for me to be dissatisfied with you when I don't even know you," Zhen replied without caring if his words enrage him or not.

*Gasp*

"Are you a frog in the well to not know the almighty Aaron Flare."

"I know right, to not even know the city lord's son is a sin."

"Apologize and ask for forgiveness already."

The bootlickers were shocked by Zhen's audacity to exclaim that he doesn't know the most talented youth in town who is also the son of City Lord, Jason Flare.

'Sigh, I already attracted trouble with another arrogant youth and to think it's the City Lord's son. No wonder the black mage scheme against this town. Just based on these brainless youths to grow up is impossible.'

Zhen is already leaning toward the town to be in destruction when he sees these new youth that are supposed to grow up and defend the town.

"You have lots of gut to not know me, Aaron Flare. Introduce yourself peasant and kneel down for forgiveness." Aaron Flare arrogantly declared.

'Truly a third-rate villain, even the tone of speech matches the fool.'

"If you don't want to be beaten into a pulp and go crying back to your dad for help. Scram for me as I have no interest in you." Since a fight is inevitable, Zhen decided to fan the flame more and see if this City Lord would act appropriately.

'If Jason Flare judges this fairly without any discrimination then I shall help the town otherwise, I will simply save Sara and Sandy as John is capable himself.'

"How dare you! Let's fight outside since the Holy Library strictly prohibits infighting." Aaron Flare said while pointing his finger at Zhen since he knew the Holy Library has a powerful background and it's a place for people to educate themselves in town.

His father would beat him to a pulp if he learned about him fighting inside the Holy Library.

"Fine, we will fight but if I defeat you. You will become my servant and of course, I'll be your servant in return if you can defeat me."

Zhen made this bet to have a good servant that could do his bidding without revealing himself.

Without any surprises, Aaron Flare didn't even think for a second before agreeing to the bet.

They slowly moved to the backyard to fight since it's discreet without people there.

'Another guinea pig for me. God bless these people.' Zhen was giggling a little when they headed toward the backyard.