Holy City - 3rd Floor.

Only the aristocracy had the basic right of residence, and these nobles were only ordinary residents of this layer.

The landmark buildings on the third floor are:

【Between the Thrones】

【Thirteen Knights】

【Clock Tower】

【Holy See Headquarters】

【Aristocratic Residential Area】

【Grand Association Area】(Headquarters of large associations such as the Writers' Association, the Alchemy Association, and the Steam Machinery Association)

There are also some mysterious forbidden places.

The wide area, low foot traffic, and overall high quality mean that the third floor has wide, rushing streets, a variety of steampunk-style metal parks, and sound security.

If a trainee knight like Han Dong wants to enter the third layer, he is limited to the special case of entering the destiny space...... In all other cases, it is not allowed to go to the third floor.

Aristocratic Neighborhood - in front of the gates of the mansion of the Maldini family.

After helping Han Dong dispose of a few despicable maggots, Cass came here in a carriage, which is also his [home].

However, Cass has rarely returned since he set foot on the knight's path.

He will only come back once after he has made a big achievement.

At the gate of the front flower courtyard, several maids in black and white clothes stood on both sides to welcome the young master home.

A handsome-looking middle-aged man was standing at the door of the mansion waiting.

This man was none other than Cass's father, Alex. Viscount Maldini, a nobleman with some name in the Holy City...... However, compared to Cass, this Viscount Alex does not have strong muscles, but he has a unique literary atmosphere.

Alex had a son and three daughters.

The youngest son, Cass, has always been Viscount Alex's favorite.

"My brave son, my father is proud of your heroic deeds! I've arranged for you to have a feast tonight to celebrate your four-star knight apprenticeship!

In addition, the Knight Academy has also sent you a special letter. ”

"Letter?"

Cass opened the letter and wrote:

Due to Cass's excellent performance in the last [Knight Training], plus this fateful event with a difficulty of up to four stars.

After comprehensive consideration by the Knights, Cass was allowed to participate in the next [Knight Training] as a 'Pioneer Leader'.

The letter is significant.

There are a lot of unspoken rules in the Knight Academy.

An important unspoken rule in the Knight's Camp is this [Excellent Advancement]...... Those who performed well in the previous training camp can continue to participate in the next training camp.

Once you can pass the three intensive trainings, you will become the 'top student' in the school.

When the talent tree is formed, you can choose to join any knight order and get better treatment, and the future is unlimited.

Viscount Alex smiled from ear to ear when he learned about this, and he was going to invite all the nobles of the wealthy families over tonight to show off to them.

"Father, can the banquet be limited to our family and not be made public?"

"Do you have an arrangement?"

"Hmm...... It's really not easy to come out of the destiny space alive this time, and I'm like inviting my teammates who are in dire straits to dinner.

Especially a mysterious apprentice who has just joined the team, and without him, I probably wouldn't be able to stand here and talk to my father. ”

"Mystery Apprentice...... Yes! This is a banquet for you. ”

Alex immediately instructed his butler to inform him of the matter - to reduce the size of the banquet and increase the quality of the dishes and service.

Next, it's time for father and son.

Viscount Alex quietly asked: "By the way, have you and the little girl Sophia had any results?" Your mother thinks it's a good marriage, and you're both of the right age...... Being able to marry the royal family means a lot to you and to our family. ”

Cass decisively refused, "I am currently focused on the study of the cross, and I have no intention of doing so...... I'll talk about it when I become a knight. ”

Alex was also a very enlightened father and did not have any intention of forcing his son to marry.

"Okay, contact your friends...... I still have some business today, and I need to go to the [Holy See Headquarters]. ”

"Holy See headquarters?"

"Hmm...... Since about ten days ago, I have been repeating a very strange dream every day.

Although there is nothing wrong with his body in all aspects, he always feels unwell and plans to go to the Holy See to receive a holy baptism.

It is estimated that it is the sequelae left by the 'pollution' accidentally contracted when I wrote the article in the past, and the follow-up pressure was not fully released...... It's okay, you just need to go to the Holy See to solve it. ”

"Hmm."

Cass still cares about these details.

After his father left, he immediately asked the housekeeper about the situation.

The housekeeper also said with a worried face: "The head of the house, he is a little strange, he has been sleepwalking in the past week...... Every time I sleepwalk, I would go to the backyard, leave behind the deep dirt pit, and then return to my room to rest. ”

Cass had a vague smell that something wasn't quite right.

"Father, has he been to any special places or meetings this month?"

"I have traveled three times, two times to attend large gatherings among the aristocracy, and once to see a long stage play with a group of writer friends to the opera house on the second floor."

"Opera House...... When my father returns, I'll ask him for details. ”

"Okay, young master."

While Cass was suspicious, he also sent invitations to the celebration banquet to the team members.

…………

【Stargazing Room】

Han Dong woke up suddenly on the bed!

"Hand ......"

Even if the consciousness is still in a state of chaos, it immediately has a conditioned reflex and quickly looks at the right arm.

Thin, yellowed arms come into view.

Exactly the same arm as before...... Of course, this is in "camouflage" mode, and the real right arm cannot be called a ghoul arm.

At present, Han Dong can feel the real qualitative changes brought about by the G virus from his arm.

Not only that, but Han Dong's whole body was stabilized and enhanced.

Basic attributes such as "Strength", "Nerve Reflexes", and "Regeneration" have all been increased to a certain extent.

Han Dong immediately got out of bed and jumped, punched continuously, and ran in the wide room!

An irrepressible smile hung on his face, and Han Dong muttered:

"Finally...... I'm finally free from the shackles of 'ordinary people'! If you change to your current body and go to "The Clown's Soul (Table)", and cooperate with the monk Togu, you will definitely be able to fight the Joker for hundreds of rounds and take him down. ”

The potential strength in his body brought Han Dong great confidence.

Just when Han Dong was showing off his physical performance, the bedroom door opened, and Mr. Black and White was standing at the door.

"Is that what you're going to do? Very good...... If you go on like this, you should be able to do what I want for the remaining three months. ”

Mr. Black and White spoke highly of Han Dong's changes.

"It's all up to my husband to help me get an important opportunity to go to the bell tower."

Mr. Black and White smiled and continued, "Your good friend should have something to look for you, remember to go." ”

"Good friends?"

Han Dong immediately reacted and looked at the clockwork mechanism.

Received a fax invitation from Kas.

"The Maldini family is holding a banquet, and Cass is really a nobleman...... Mr. Black and White, is there anything wrong with Cass's house? ”

Mr. Black and White took the initiative to bring up this matter, and Han Dong probably guessed that there might be some problems in it.

"When you go, you will naturally know, and after doing this, you will feel at ease, and you will have three months of closed-door penance, and you can come to me for anything."

"Good!"