Chapter 124: Gerred's Preparation

At noon, Jess went home and started packing. The reason why he started packing a day before leaving is that he had too many things to arrange.

First of all, things related to warlocks, such as books on demon language and orc language, and a large pile of transcripts written by the imp for him, must all be taken away and packed well.

For confidentiality, Jess doesn't plan to open them again during this journey. It's best to bring a small lockable box or something and seal it well. Bring it back in the same way as he takes it. The only goal is to prevent those things from staying in Stormwind and revealing his little secret.

These books and such don't have any magical energy and can't be detected in Dalaran either. But there must be people in Dalaran who recognize the content. So it must be sealed and not opened.

The biggest problems are one is the imp and the other is the staff of Talongor looted from that orc corpse.

The problem of the imp is of course the biggest. After all, he carried the long stick in and out of Stormwind and has also been to the mage district. The only thing he hasn't done is take it into the Wizard's Sanctum.

But Jess thinks that even in Dalaran there are warlocks. Occasionally bringing something with a little shadow energy can't trigger too big a reaction all at once. After all, alchemists will also have a shadow aura.

Moreover, on the surface of this wooden stick, there is no sign of shadow.

The imp is much more troublesome. This is a real demon. Just relying on that package, will it really be okay in Dalaran?

If he doesn't want to take the imp with him, either kill it or release it.

Killing it is obviously more secure. Releasing it may bring other troubles and it's not known what they will be.

But killing it...

This journey is long and there may be unexpected things on the way. It's really hard to say which is greater, the benefits or the disadvantages that Saernuo can bring.

In the end, Jess still decided to leave the imp behind and put it in the warlock's package.

Since there hasn't been any problem for so long and no one in such a big Stormwind City can see that there is a demon inside. Even Morgans in the Stone Fort can't see any problem and even the gnolls didn't notice it.

But even so, Dalaran is still a hurdle.

If it really doesn't work, just let it wander around in the forest in Hillsbrad Foothills. Anyway, a demon doesn't need to eat or drink. Standing under a tree for ten days or so should be fine, right?

Jess rubbed his eyes and thought about what would happen if Gerred saw this imp.

In fact, during this period of time, Gerred has become much more tolerant of his black magic. Continuing to cut the sausage... I don't know how long it can last.

In any case, suddenly having a demon is definitely not cutting sausage anymore but chopping off a thigh. We still need to wait for an appropriate time for Gerred to accept it.

Also, Aerie Peak...

Perhaps it's even more appropriate to leave him outside and let him wander around on his own when we are at Aerie Peak. Bringing a demon into the mountain fortress of the Wildhammer clan is extremely dangerous.

Jess had bought a simple lockable small wooden box at the grocery store before. He put the incomplete book, dictionary, and transcripts into it and filled it up. Then he put the letter from the Bloodmages into the warlock's bag and also put the imp in. Then his luggage for the trip was almost ready.

As for the remaining naga scales and some materials he kept and extra potions and such, he left them in this rented house. The landlord is a relatively reliable person. Paying him three months' rent in advance and asking him to take care of it should be no problem.

After packing all these things, Jess sat on the bed and looked at the messy packages and boxes on the ground. He glanced out the window and looked at the white sky of Stormwind.

After more than two years, he is finally going back. He wonders what has become of Lordaeron.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but find it a bit funny.

The Kingdom of Lordaeron is not growing by 10% GDP every year. What could it have become?

On the contrary, during the reconstruction of Stormwind, it can be described as changing with each passing day. Every time he looks out of the window, it seems that new buildings are popping up.

In the evening, Jess made an appointment with Gerred to meet at the Gilded Rose. When Jess arrived, Gerred was already sitting inside and had ordered wine.

Jess glanced at the transparent liquid in the wine glass, smelled it. It was high-proof sweet wine.

"Are you playing so big this time?"

"We can't drink tomorrow night, young man." Gerred said, "We board the ship at 6 o'clock in the morning the day after tomorrow. Didn't you get a pocket watch? Don't oversleep."

"Don't worry." Jess said, "I wake up at 5 o'clock every morning for the past two months. Don't forget that I still have to clean for that mage. If I don't want to be deducted pay, I can't get up late. Now I have formed a good habit of going to bed early and getting up early."

Gerred asked, "How is your luggage preparation going?"

Jess said, "I have a small box. It's not very convenient to carry. Don't you have a large woven bag? The one we used to pack herbs together. Can you help me pack some things in it?"

Gerred said, "Sure. I don't have much luggage either. What I have is also to be carried with me. That bag is still mostly empty and I don't know what to bring. How big is your box exactly?"

"It's the kind for putting books." Jess gestured a small square and said, "It's a bit bigger than a book. The things inside may not be much heavier than the box itself."

Gerred nodded and said, "Just give it to me. I guess it's those of yours..."

"Hey." Jess looked around and said, "There are so many people here. Give me a break, big brother."

"I always forget. But what can some books do?" Gerred lowered his voice and asked again, "Your things are too dangerous. I plan to put them at the bottom of the bag and bury them. Then you don't think about taking them out and looking at them at any time."

"I didn't plan to look at them anyway." Jess said, "Anyway, I take the box locked and bring it back locked. It's just to prevent it from being found by others in my rented house."

"This is good. We are both a bit safer." Gerred said.

The two of them looked at the several thick spicy grilled wolf chops served by the waiter. The red spicy sauce poured on them was shining.

Gerred swallowed his saliva and asked, "Are you sure those mages can buy good tickets?"

"Why can't they be sure?" Jess said, "Both of my teachers said it's no problem. Only you say there's a problem. Can you stop bothering me and let me eat something in peace?"

Gerred grinned and tore off a piece of meat and stuffed it into his mouth. While chewing, he said, "I just feel that happiness comes too suddenly! Speaking of which, have you found a tenant?"

"Tenant?" Jess asked, "What tenant?"

"We are going to be away for two or three months. Don't you sublet your house?" Gerred said, "Just paying three months' rent for nothing. Don't you feel bad?"

"The things in my house are much more expensive than the rent. And I can't take them with me. I just leave them there as a warehouse." Jess took a sip of wine and asked curiously, "Is it easy to find tenants?"

Gerred nodded and said, "I rented my house to a mother and daughter. I heard they fled from the south. That little girl is as thin as a kobold."

Jess frowned and said, "Your description is so strange."

"Just tell me if it's vivid or not." Gerred continued, "This family has lived near the gate of Stormwind for almost a month. It was not easy to find a house. I told her to find a new house quickly. Otherwise, I will be embarrassed to live there again when I come back."