The Sheldon family, along with the Marshall family, each holds half of the magical power of the Witte Empire, so the conflict between the two families has never ceased.

As the family with the lowest title among the four major families, the Sheldon family still maintains a tough exterior towards the outside world. Of course, I am comparing them with the Marshall family, who have already risen to the rank of dukes within the empire. If things were to become heated, I don't think it could be resolved through mere communication.

Herd, in fact, is an adopted son of the Sheldon family. After looking at the information provided by the prince, this young man is the descendant of a legitimate water elemental magic swordsman. However, due to his diluted bloodline and declining family fortunes, the Sheldon family adopted him in order to gain the abilities of a water elemental magic swordsman.

It's such a cliché plot that it makes my skin crawl. Why do I feel like I see almost the same plot every few games I play?

However, because Herd is a water elemental magic swordsman, I was able to guide him in the use of ice elemental magic sword skills, helping him progress from summoning water whips to now being able to summon water shields and water armor. Perhaps this is the reason his old man wanted to see me.

Following Herd to the academy's helipad, before long, a deep blue airship flew closer and closer to the helipad from afar, then landed.

I haven't seen this model before. Could it be the latest product from Lanya and her team? It should be a product of Lanya's, as I noticed that besides a few magic projectile launchers, the airship also featured two electromagnetic cannons.

"Please, teacher."

Boarding the airship with Herd, I felt a slight tremor, then saw the scenery outside rapidly retreating.

I didn't expect the stability of airships to have improved so much during this time. It seems that Lanya has definitely made a lot of profit. At this rate, the world's technology tree is likely to advance by at least two or three levels. I wonder if that's a good thing or a bad thing for this world.

The airship's speed was also impressive. In less than ten minutes, the airship had already started to descend, and looking down from the window, it was the same town we had visited before...

What was its name again? Oh well, I can't remember, and I have no idea how those mercenaries we met here before are doing now.

However, the purpose of this trip is not about that; the key is Herd's father.

Honestly, do people in this world have a bad habit of dealing face-to-face? It's not like we don't have communication devices. Couldn't they just send a message directly to me? Why bring us all the way here? See, because of you, I even brought along my little sidekick, Aliyah; there might be a chance to get something from here to help out.

The aircraft landed in a huge courtyard, showcasing the lavishness of the Sheldon family, even though they don't hold a ducal title.

The courtyard in question looked like several football fields put together, complete with a variety of plants and flowers. My word, instead of spending so much on all these flowers, why not give me some money? This is such a waste of flowers.

"Young Master Second, esteemed guests, please this way. The master is already waiting for you in the dining hall."

I was a bit surprised by this statement, considering that it had only been an hour since Herd invited me. The fact that they had started waiting already meant that they were certain I would come, and...

Is this guy really this idle? Doesn't his family have a business in humanoids as well? Yet he still seems so free. It looks like this is indeed a lucrative industry.

Following the pathway in the courtyard, we made our way to the building in the middle. To be honest, having been in the capital for so long, these decorations all started to look the same to me. Besides things shimmering with gold, there were various paintings. I feel like if this continues, I could probably estimate the value of these items roughly.

Don't ask me how I know, if you often sell things on the black market, you'd know too.

Ding, new ability awakened

All-knowing Eye——Appraise

When seeing antiques or decorations of the same kind, there's a 70% chance of directly observing the price and element of the other party.

I feel my cold sweat coming again, my goodness, dear World, have you really come back home?

And at this time, when I look at the decorations next to them, there will be a probability of triggering an appraisal, and some I have already seen the price and element directly.

"How about it, are you interested in that painting, teacher?"

While I was looking at the elements of a painting, Hede suddenly asked beside me.

"Not really..."

I replied with a wry smile.

"It's just that the painting seems to be a fake, the real one seems to be in the national treasury of the Chelfa Kingdom."

"This..."

Hede was at a loss for words for a moment, then turned to the butler beside him, the butler immediately called someone over and whispered a few words. That person listened, glanced at me and then at the painting, and then left.

Well, I was just giving a friendly reminder, and all this information is written in the elements of the painting, I just read it out loud...

Wait, I have a bad feeling again.

Could it be that this time, dear World is... integrating everything in the world into a system that can be displayed with data...?

Should I praise her for doing a good job? Will I be able to see the element of an object when I pick it up in the future?

Too eerie, I suddenly imagined picking up a weapon and immediately seeing data on how many people it has killed, it feels very eerie.

Oh well, let's not dwell on these things.

"Excuse me, teacher, please come this way."

"Of course, let's proceed without any concerns."

With that, our group continued down the corridor to the innermost room, pushed open the door, and a decor that was very Western traditional dining room appeared before me. I can't even remember the last time I saw a similar restaurant, after all, they all look alike.

And on the other side of the table, well, it's Hede's father—Sheldon L. Mudersted.

Compared to Hede's slightly frail appearance, Hede's father looked very robust. If the people in their family are all similar, I am starting to wonder why such a family would engage in the meticulous work of humanoids.

Could it be that their family's interests are very special? Well, forget it, let's not dwell on that.

"I suppose you are Teacher Lin, I am Hede's father, you can just call me Mudersted."

Seeing us come in, he quickly stood up and said.

"Mr. Mudersted, it's a pleasure to meet you."

I smiled and said.

"No need for pleasantries, let's sit, Rode, serve the dishes, and then we have a lot to talk about, right?"

"Exactly."

Forget it, let's eat first and talk later.