Chapter 34: Greeting
One of them was Reed Joyce, a young student with messy short yellow hair, whom Richard had known before, from the Garcia School. He tends to show a lazy and arrogant attitude in front of him, his eyes are sharp, the smile on the corner of his mouth is fierce, and he can vaguely see his aggressive personality, and he looks like an underground gang member more than a wizard.
Today, though, Reed was not wearing a robe, but a dark gown of great value. His messy hair was clearly combed, his back was as straight as he could, and the unpleasant smile and gaze of the past were all deliberately retracted, and anyone he didn't know would surely see him as a courteous young man at first sight.
The other was a girl of the same age. She has a pair of jewel-like clear blue pupils, long silver-white hair tied into a high ponytail, awe-inspiring temperament, soft appearance, and looks both dignified and charming like a princess, and a sassy and neat temperament like a female knight. The girl wore a sky-blue off-the-shoulder dress and high heels that suited her perfectly, and her bare arms and skin under her collarbone were dazzling white in the light.
The two walked briskly, apparently to greet the wizarding leader. But I don't know if it was intentional or not, they walked out of the crowd almost at the same time, seemingly not noticing each other.
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Richard's gaze wandered over the two.
Leaving aside Reid Joyce, who was a bit of a disgrace to him before, the silver-haired girl was also very eye-catching, her beauty was as dazzling as a jewel, and she would quickly become the center of attention at any banquet. But in order to maintain the style of the wizarding leader, Richard naturally did not show anything in this regard.
Richard watched her approach with admiration. In addition to guessing the identity of the other party, what is also worth caring about is the attitude between the two.
At this point, both Reed and the silver-haired girl apparently noticed each other.
It was a slightly awkward time, for there was only one person who could lead Raspuchin, which meant that one of the two would have to back down, and if they were equal in status and timing, it would be a difficult question to see who should back down - but the problem had to be resolved in a short period of time to make eye contact, and it was impossible to leave Raspuchin, who was far higher than the two of them, there.
A vague smile appeared on the corner of the yellow-haired youth's mouth, and a fierce divine light flashed in his pupils. He no longer looked at the silver-haired girl in the other direction, but as if he hadn't seen it, he quickened his pace slightly and approached Raspuchin, already making a gesture ready to salute.
This is clearly inappropriate and underestimated. Richard narrowed his eyes, feeling that this guy's personality had obviously not changed during this time, and had only done some superficial work for the occasion.
But what was even more surprising was the silver-haired girl's reaction. Theoretically, even if she hated Reed Joyce's behavior from the bottom of her heart, since the other party did not choose to back down at this time, at least she could only endure it at this moment. But she didn't, and almost at the same moment, the girl took a step forward.
Richard, who saw this scene, was stunned for a moment.
What is this intended to do?
There is no doubt that the two young wizards in front of them are both talents who have survived such a dangerous life on the top floor of the Black Tower, and finally stand out, and it is impossible for anyone to be stupid and not be able to see the situation clearly in this situation. The consequence of not backing down is that there is a high risk of conflict between each other - do they really have the guts to argue in front of a wizarding leader?
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"Damn bastards......!"
Poetic Miller gritted her teeth in her heart.
"Doesn't this guy know how to look at the occasion? This is in the presence of the honorable Lord Rasputchin! ”
She didn't seem to waver, and she maintained a respectful smile on her face, but cold sweat had begun to ooze from her forehead.
"The only way now is to turn around and leave, it's better than to annoy Lord Rasputin later......
But as soon as this thought of retreat appeared, Poeti immediately calmed down and abandoned the idea.
Because if she does this, it is tantamount to falling into the hands of the other party. Reid Joyce, that guy is trying to make it difficult for him to retreat, right? If it was in normal times, she could choose to back down for a while. But today was different, before the fireside meeting began, Sykodi had already received orders from her teacher: to find a way to strike up a conversation with the uncrowned king of the psychic realm in the tower, Lord Novich Raspuchin.
Sycodi's speed of thought is fast. She quickly thought of Reid Joyce, who was the opposite of her. Although this guy's personality is lawless, it is impossible to touch the moldy head of a wizard leader for no reason, which is no different from suicide. Someone must have been behind Reed to do this, and that person must have been his teacher, Rorel Garcia. In other words...... The purpose of the two is fundamentally the same.
What to do? The girl quickly made a judgment. Even if you risk your life, you can't let the other party get your wish!
Perhaps Lord Rasputin will punish Reed Joyce for his assertiveness, but as long as he is not actually killed, he will have a chance to complete the tasks assigned to him by his teacher, such as using the opportunity to apologize for his crimes! And from this point of view, the situation she faces is the same.
Poeti was getting closer and closer to the figure at the door, and she seemed to be able to feel the majestic gaze that was as oppressive as the substance, and the whole person couldn't help but tremble. The girl glanced at the young man next to her, who was pale and obviously nervous.
Lord Rasputin is a secluded man, rarely appears in front of the wizards of the Magic Tower, never participates in the power struggles that are now intensifying, and is a neutral faction by default on the Magic Tower, but the school under his command is a powerful force that no one can underestimate, and this fireside meeting is the best opportunity to win over.
Sycody was sure that neither her teacher nor Garcia's faction had any friendship with each other. So now, it's just a matter of resignation.
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However, at this moment, the figure standing in the doorway moved.
His steps were unhurried, and he went straight in the direction of Scotty, ignoring the youth on the other side as if he were dealing with invisible air, and walked past Reed Joyce.
Reed just opened his mouth to say something, but he froze in place. Not only him, but Shi Kodi on the side was also intimidated by the momentum, and her expression was as solid as a sculpture.
Richard approached the girl and could clearly see the surprise in her pupils.
"What, don't you lead the way?"
He asked faintly.
"Yes...... I'm sorry, honorable Lord Rasputchin, please come with me. ”
The silver-haired girl shook and regained control of her body. She quickly bowed her head and saluted.