At eight o'clock in the evening of ———, the scene of the celebration banquet.

The expansive venue is lit by large chandeliers at the zenith, and the circular venue is flanked on one side by a passage to the outside and on the other by a spiral staircase connecting to the upper floors.

The whimsical design is accented with gold and crimson, and a variety of decorations are added to set off the luxurious atmosphere.

The tables where the meals are placed are evenly distributed, and the guests are flickering back and forth and conversing with each other in a friendly and pleasant manner.

Of course, today is a co-host of Einzberen and Tosaka Family, and most of the people who can be invited are big names in the magic world.

Therefore, the so-called celebration is only secondary, and the main purpose of today's banquet is to show the outside world, to the association and the church, and to the various controllers of the living area the background of the guild's civil strife.

Human, financial, material resources.

Fame, status, bearing.

The strong, the allies, the relational.

All of this will be inadvertently displayed at today's banquet.

Don't look at it as just a short-lived civil strife, don't look at the guild that completed the suppression in the end.

As one of the three royal families, he is a latecomer who was once separated from the association.

The Sanhedrin, the Gate of Truth, justifies the need for such a feast.

At the very least, some people who have seen their own jokes must not have some dirty thoughts.

Especially now the guild's strongest force Kabbala has experienced betrayal, after a series of changes in sniping, six vacancies have appeared, and the top combat power has been greatly traumatized.

In addition, the guild headquarters was destroyed into ruins, and as a behemoth, it was even more humiliating like being directly slapped in the face.

Under such a double blow, how can it be possible to turn this page silently?

Therefore, for today's banquet, the two organizers can be said to have put a lot of effort into it.

Although the Tosaka family is nominally affiliated with the association, but. Well, because it is also the regional manager, in essence, the binding force of the association is already very small.

Moreover, even if we don't mention the reasons on this side, there are countless causes and conditions between the two families, and it is impossible not to stand firm at this time.

The so-called allies refer to it.

said that Cao Cao Cao arrived, and when the Tosaka family was mentioned, Rin Tosaka, the current head of the Tosaka family, appeared at the staircase on the side of the venue, and with her was Illya.

The two are side by side...... Shoulder-...... Ahem, leaning intimately together. I walked up the stairs to the venue.

In an instant, the eyes of all the guests present couldn't help but drift over.

The head of the Tosaka family, Rin Tosaka, a disciple of the jewel Weng.

The head of the Einzberen family, Illya, who is now the third magician.

The two appeared together.

Rin Tosaka's evening dress is a bright red long dress, and the outfit that matches her impression color is undoubtedly the biggest scoring point.

Even though she is already a wife, she is still as beautiful and radiant as a girl.

On the other side of her, the other extreme of the bright red is the whiteness of frost.

However, this is not referring to Illya's dress, her evening dress is a short lilac dress with a pattern. It can also be said to be a completely different style from Rin Tosaka.

However, what is more prominent at this moment is her mood, her cold pretty face is exuding a chill, and her long hair like snow reflects this feeling, which seems to be a little incompatible with the lively atmosphere of the whole venue.

Seem. She wasn't in a good mood.

"Why did I come out with you?"

Illya muttered in a low voice, her tone filled with resentment.

"It's the same organizer, so naturally we have to come out together."

While smiling and greeting the guests nearby, Rin Tosaka replied unobtrusively.

"You know that's not what I'm asking."

The two of them were on their way to the podium of the venue. Illya whispered again.

"Huh? I don't quite understand what you mean. ”

Keeping a bright smile, Rin Tosaka pretended not to know.

"Why do you wear high heels......"

This time, Illya's voice had a bite of gnashing of teeth.

Let's compare them again as they walk. With her original height, Illya was able to reach the position of Rin's neck, but now she is increasing the gap with high heels, and as a result, Illya is directly on the same level as Rin's chest.

It's a sad story that doesn't just hide your face......

Originally, Illya was a little nervous about her height, but now standing and walking with Rin Tosaka in front of everyone's eyes is a public execution for her.

No wonder she resents it so deeply.

"Ah, this, it's just a personal preference, and you have to take care of this?"

Rin Tosaka glanced at Illya, quickened her pace and stepped onto the podium first, fluttering like a victor.

Staying alone, Illya secretly gritted her teeth, shook her long snow-white hair with her hand, and followed with a soft snort.

On the other side, Zhou Yao had also arrived at the venue, wandering around casually with a wine glass, until he saw Rin Tosaka and Illya standing on the podium, and the speech that began to speak did not stop.

"That's really ......"

Looking at these two beautiful figures, Zhou Yao touched his chin and sighed.

"Master."

Sakuya's figure sounded from behind, and he looked back, only Sakuya walked alone.

"Where's Elquit?"

Zhou Yao swept around, but still didn't see Erquit.

"Her Royal Highness the princess has been invited, and she will come with her soon."

Sakuya took the empty wine glass in Zhou Yao's hand and said calmly.

"Did she meet an acquaintance?" Zhou Yao was a little surprised.

Elquet's circle of friends should be only a handful, right, will he meet acquaintances here?

"No, she was invited by Miss Rin Tosaka to join her friends later."

"Hey—what do you mean?"

Zhou Yao raised his eyebrows and asked Sakuya.

"Her Royal Highness the Princess's identity ......"

Sakiya mentioned it lightly.

"Oh, I see!"

Zhou Yao thought for a moment, and suddenly suddenly.

What is Elquite's identity?

True Ancestor, the last True Ancestor, is known as the existence of the White Princess.

Now that she is pulled over to appear together, is that just a use of power?

Prove that there are not only allies of the human race, but even the True Ancestor is on his side?

It's a good calculation.

Although he thought of this, Zhou Yao didn't get angry or have any other emotions.

After all, when I was about to bring Erquit here, I expected a similar situation.

Erquit also decided to come with him after understanding the purpose of today's banquet.

Compared with this, Zhou Yao is more interested in who Rin's friend is.

Because as soon as he mentioned the words of Rin Tosaka's relation, a figure involuntarily appeared in his mind. (To be continued.) )