Card Apprentice Daily Log

Chapter 2274 Sansa x Wyattʼs Father

AN: Sorry for the mix-up in the previous chapter. I have rectified it. Please read it again before proceeding to this chapter.

Date: 22 April 2321

Time: 02:39

Location: Card World, Southern Region, Blossom District, Sky Blossom City, Dungeon Highway, Blood Rock Dungeon Seal, Seed World

ʼWyatt, I thought I was clear that we couldnʼt deliver on our promise until you helped create a card to aid Coreyʼs mental condition, Park communicated mentally as the crowd once again lost themselves in the celebration. Coreyʼs antics had lightened the mood, taking everyoneʼs attention off the Field Marshalʼs sudden outburst. Now, the spotlight was back on the birthday girl and her creator.

ʼI donʼt remember that conversation going quite that way, but it doesnʼt matter. I doubt the Field Marshal will let me have a martial card until Iʼm adept in Combat Arts. Besides, I have no use for low-rank cards now, Wyatt replied to Park, keeping it brief. ʼWhat about the martial arts cards you asked me to prepare for the twin origin cards for those twin brothers from the Southern Watch? You received a devil-grade ingredient from Anna in payment for that, didnʼt you? We havenʼt delivered yet, Park reminded him.

ʼI remember. Be prepared-Iʼll ask the Field Marshal to make the arrangments,ʼ Wyatt said, giving Park a heads-up, then mentally reached out to the Field Marshal to set it up.

ʼA devil-grade ingredient to create two A-rank origin cards? Isnʼt that price a bit steep?” The Field Marshal mentally asked, surprised at what Anna was paying for Wyattʼs services.

Hearing about such incidents, she occationaly could not help think her niece might be right about curbing Annaʼs obsession with Wyatt. His reputation as a Card Creationist was renowned, especially after curing Asong Young, but charging a devil-grade ingredient for two A-rank origin cards was practically highway robbery. She couldnʼt imagine what Anna had been thinking when she agreed.

ʼNot two A-rank origin cards, but twin A-rank origin cards, Besides, Iʼm a Diamond-grade Card Creationist now, so that price is a steal. Your Southern Watch got a bargain, Wyatt shamelessly asserted, feigning generosity.

The Field Marshal rolled her eyes. ʼFine, Iʼll make the arrangements. But promise me you wonʼt use any martial arts cards until you complete my combat training sessions?ʼ ʼWhat about the one you just gave me?ʼ Wyatt teased, only to hear the Field Marshal snap, ”Thatʼs not a martial arts card; itʼs a training card. Please, take this seriously. Iʼm begging you!

ʼGeez, calm down; I was just kidding, Wyatt said, noticing the Field Marshalʼs swollen expression. Her face remained tense as she gritted her teeth and added, ʼCombat training is no joke. Considering the number of enemies youʼve made across the myriad realms, you need it more than anyone!

ʼAlright, alright. I promise to train in Combat Arts whenever I have free time. Happy?” Wyatt assured her, knowing she wouldnʼt let it go otherwise.

ʼYes, but Iʼll be even happier when I actually see you training, the Field Marshal conveyed indirectly, implying she would only believe Wyatt when he put his words into action. She made this remark as his combat instructor, not his loyal knight. ʼYouʼll see it soon enough, Wyatt assured her, then asked, ʼI need all the information that Annaʼs mother collected about my father. You received it too, right? Please send a copy to my grimoire!

The Field Marshal didnʼt bother asking why he was suddenly inquiring about his father. Instead, she truthfully informed him, having already shared the file with his grimoire, ʼAbout that, the information on his time after becoming a card apprentice till he met your mother is unclear. It shows he was hired by a merchant group as a helper and ended up stranded in the Central Capital after a consignment. But when we asked around, we found nothing. We suspect that Sansa may have tampered with the evidence!

ʼSansa?” Wyatt frowned. His first thought was that young Wyattʼs father might have been a member of the Paw clan, but then it didnʼt make sense. Why would young Wyattʼs memories of his childhood be so pleasant, with loving parents? This didnʼt add up, especially since Sansa had needed the local Circle branchʼs help to kill young Wyattʼs parents and he couldnʼt think of any reason his father would be associated with Sansa.

ʼWe tried to dig up as much as we could about your father, the Field Marshal continued, ʼbut all we found were the things you already know, and the fake history created by Sansa. His origins, and the time between becoming a card apprentice and meeting your mother, remain a mystery!

Wyatt listened carefully as the Field Marshal shared everything she knew without hiding anything. From her words, it was clear she believed Sansa and Wyattʼs father were associates, perhaps because Annaʼs mother had concluded as much.

”Thank you, Wyatt said, grateful to the Field Marshal for sharing the information. Although what they had learned about his father wasnʼt very helpful, it did make him consider his fatherʼs origins more seriously.

ʼDo you miss your parents?ʼ the Field Marshal couldnʼt help but ask. Having spent so much time with him, she knew that although his young shoulders bravely carried great responsibilities, he had been through a lot at such a young age. Pain wasnʼt any easier for him simply because he was a quirky genius.

ʼWould you be surprised if I said no?ʼ Wyatt asked, not wanting to lie to her, as he viewed the Field Marshal as an elder in his life.

ʼNo, I expected you to put on a brave face-thatʼs just who you are. You share your happiness, but not your pain, the Field Marshal replied, shaking her head. She decided not to press him further, knowing that he would open up to her when he felt ready, as he had when Susan reject to date him.

Seeing the Field Marshal misunderstand his response, Wyatt shook his head in mild dismay. Then, he flew toward the crowd to join the celebrations, calling out, ʼCome on, letʼs enjoy ourselves! We donʼt get time off often!