In the evening, the blue ink of the night dispelled the afterglow of the setting sun.

Erica sat in the carriage and watched the last rays of light creep into the mountains in the distance.

Turning his head, he saw the dim soft light coming out of the Du Chloe mansion.

As the clanging of the carriage gradually subsided, the carriage no longer jolted.

The servant tugged on the reins and let out a soft "whoo".

The sound of wheels rolling in the street disappeared, and the rhythmic footsteps of horses' hooves gradually stopped.

Erica sat in the carriage but didn't get out of it.

Thinking of what Victor had said today, a strong sense of security rose in her heart.

It's just that there is no relaxation on her face.

Erica left in a hurry, not because of Professor Victor's words.

Well, although there is also a little bit of a relationship.

On top of that, she didn't know how to face her professor.

But she felt that she still couldn't help Professor Victor.

Obviously, she has become the youngest third-order mage, but she still can't help Professor Victor in the slightest.

Erica lowered her head and clenched her fists, feeling a deep powerlessness creeping up her mind.

She sighed.

Obviously, she also has a hunch that something big will definitely happen in the royal capital recently.

But compared to the others, it seems that she is really just a student in front of Victor.

I can't help the other party at all.

She can only do something as small as conveying a message.

Today's Professor Victor is too dazzling.

Obviously, he was also determined to catch up with him.

But now it's hard to capture even his back.

Her eyes slid down her arms and fell to the ground, staring blankly at the street in front of the gate, and she said to herself:

"What should I do......"

The maid opened the car door, and a stream of cold wind brought Elikala back to reality.

Realizing that the carriage had stopped at her doorstep, she reached out and patted herself on the cheek.

The voice of the servant outside the carriage was heard:

"Miss, we're here."

"But there seems to be a guest today, shall we go in now?"

Confused, Erica poked her head out of the window to look ahead.

A very luxurious carriage covered with golden veins was parked in front of the gate of the mansion.

The emblem surrounded by gold stripes was instantly recognizable to her as the emblem of the Casilla Chamber of Commerce.

It was exactly what her father had thought, and Lipoot had really come to visit him.

However, this was expected, and sooner or later the president of the Casidra Chamber of Commerce would come.

So, Erica responded to the servant:

"Let's go in now, and sit in the car all the time, it will look like we have lost our manners."

The servant outside bowed and escorted her out of the carriage.

He followed the servant to the door, and before the servant could do anything, the door was pushed open from the inside, making a slight creaking sound.

Then, a strange and elegant voice floated into Erica's ears:

"What a pleasant meeting, Levi."

In the midst of laughter, Lipoot came out of the door like an elegant nobleman.

His golden pupils were like flowing liquid gold, mysterious and deep.

Behind Lipoot, Zola calmly followed Lipoot with her long legs.

When she met Erica, she threw a polite smile at her in an elegant gesture.

Erica had a slight impression of the woman, after all, she also knew that the family often had dealings with the Casidra Chamber of Commerce.

They have also met several times at previous banquets.

What impressed her the most was the other party's proud long legs.

It really made Erica envious for a while.

And just at this time, Lipoot, who had just come out, also saw Erica standing in front of the door.

When the golden pupils landed on Erica, his golden pupils seemed to be momentarily stunned.

The light under his eyes seemed to have stagnated for a few seconds.

It was as if in his eyes, Erica was like a precious work of art.

Erica didn't particularly care about this detail, and out of courtesy, she bowed to Lipoot gracefully:

"Hello, first meeting, I'm Erica Du Chloe."

At this time, Levi happened to come from the side, and watching Lipoot meet his daughter, he took the initiative to introduce:

"This is my daughter Erica, you should be meeting her for the first time."

“…… Truly. ”

Lipoot came back to his senses, his golden eyes shining again.

Apparently interested in Erica in front of her.

The corners of his mouth rose slightly, and he said elegantly:

"What a beautiful little girl, she looks as beautiful as her mother."

Erica raised her head slightly, looked at Lipoot, and asked suspiciously:

"Have you seen my mother?"

"Of course, she is a beautiful woman who is gentle and strong."

Lipoot smiled and nodded at Erica, then looked back at Rivi:

"I think I understand why you should refuse at all costs...... Oh, when I didn't say it. ”

The child is still here.

With that in his eyes, he took off his top hat and bowed to Levi.

"No send-off, my dear old friend."

Zola and Lipoot, beside him, bowed together.

The two of them slowly got up and walked towards the gate together.

And, as he passed by Erica's side, Lipoot threw her another expectant smile:

"Dinner in a few days, looking forward to seeing each other again."

His voice was gentle and full of sincerity:

"Please be there."

Hearing Lipoot's voice, Erica was slightly stunned.

Before she could come to her senses, Lipoot continued towards the gate.

Erica couldn't help but look back and watch the two of them walk out of the gate and board the carriage with the 'Casidra Chamber of Commerce' sign.

The servant closed the door for the two of them, straddled the front of the carriage, flicked the reins, and urged the horses to get out of the place.

A familiar sound rang out, mixed with the crisp sound of the horse's hooves stepping on the ground, reaching Erica's ears.

Watching the carriage gradually move away, behind her, Levi's voice slowly sounded:

"He is Lipoot, the true head of the Lesser family."

Hearing her father's words, Erica thought back to Lipoot.

Obviously, they had just met, but she didn't seem to remember the other party's appearance clearly.

The only thing that still impressed was his mysterious golden eyes.

It wasn't at all like the eyes of a normal human.

"What did Victor tell you?"

At this time, Levi asked again:

Erica knew what her father was asking, so she replied very seriously:

Professor Victor said.

"He'll take care of everything."

Hearing this answer, Levi breathed a sigh of relief.

"Really?"

"It's really reassuring enough."

He turned, walking easily towards the mansion.

Erica followed him, asking with some confusion.

"Father, what's going on with the banquet?"

It's as if everyone is looking forward to this banquet.

Levi stopped, turned to look at Erica, and patiently explained to her:

"To celebrate the establishment of diplomatic relations between the Empire and the Elves, Lipoot will hold a banquet."

"Of course, it will be in the name of the Great Prince."

Naturally, Lipoot was not qualified to entertain elves and so many nobles, although many nobles were willing to give Lipoot this face.

Thinking of what Lipoot had told him, Livi added.

"You'll find out in a few days."

……

The largest banquet hall in the empire, resplendent in gold.

The long red carpet is bright and colorful, flowing down the center of the hall, outlining golden steps that lead through the huge courtyard.

Bright candles illuminated the golden decorations, and the light of the dome filled every corner of the room.

In the center of the ballroom was a long table covered with crisp white linen.

There are several glittering three-candle lampstands on the table, and all kinds of delicacies from the mountains and seas, desserts and drinks shine like gems.

On both sides are tall and atmospheric windows, and silver curtains are coiled high to form a fluttering curtain.

A band dressed in fancy costumes hides in the dark corners of the ballroom, playing soothing music.

Dressed in gorgeous aristocrats, they stepped on the red carpet one after another and walked into this splendid banquet hall.

The smiles on their faces were like spring flowers, and the colorful feather-like chatters and laughter gradually gathered together to form a cheerful melody.

Outside the courtyard, horse-drawn carriages lined the edge of the courtyard and guarded by special knights.

With gentle music and candlelight, the entire ballroom is filled with elegance and a unique atmosphere.

The courtesy of etiquette has not become sluggish, but more subtle and unpredictable.

"Lia, can't you change into lighter clothes?"

Coot grumbled as he unhappily flipped through his white dress.

She felt that the dress was also tight, and it was not comfortable at all.

Kocott complained about this as he fiddled with the white dress on his body.

However, the white tulle on both shoulders Cocott likes it very much, and it is fluffy and warm to the touch.

Although she can maintain her body temperature with just one spell.

Leah sat in the carriage, quietly looking through the window at the banquet hall in the distance.

A black dress with patterns just sets off the whiteness of her skin.

A long black goose down cape wrapped around her shoulders, resisting the chill of the night.

Hearing Kokot's words, she casually glanced at Kokot.

"If your chest could be a little more erect, I wouldn't mind you wearing looser clothes."

"After all, it won't let them fall off."

Cocott: "......"

It always felt like Leah was saying something particularly impolite.

Thinking of this, Kocott replied sullenly:

"I'll go out and get some air."

So Cocott quickly climbed out of the car window, and the clouds outside caught her body very quickly.

She sat on the clouds of the carriage and couldn't help but open her mouth wide as she watched this grand banquet of nobles gathering.

"Wow......"

It's a feast that blinds the eyes in every sense of the word.

Leah casually said a word out the window.

"Don't go too far."

Then she sat quietly back into the carriage.

Just, how to say it......

Liya's mood is not too good.

Because Victor seems to be late again.

He wasn't there the last time he brought Cocott to the palace.

If the other party hadn't come this time, she would have really preached to Victor.

This feast is no ordinary family feast, and its scale is a testament to the initial friendship that has been established between the Elven Queen and the humans.

Therefore, the nobles who came from the royal capital were all prominent people.

Even a large number of knights were brought in to maintain order on the scene.

From a distance, Leah could see Gwen at the forefront of the knights' ranks.

She supervised each knight solemnly, keeping a vigilant eye in case any ill-intentioned nobleman behaved out of line.

Looking at it, Leah remembered the news about Gwen.

Gwen's return to the Knights, Leah was well aware.

In fact, there is no need to find any connections for Gwen to stuff into it, because Gwen has this ability and qualifications herself.

As long as she wants, she can go back and continue to be a knight captain as she wishes.

Moreover, the knights were more than happy to do so.

Although Gwen still has no expression now, her obvious independent appearance at the moment also shows that she has recovered a little.

Probably.

At least Leah didn't have to worry about Gwen not being able to do anything without Victor by her side.

At this moment, a chaotic sound of horses' hooves caught Leah's attention.

A carriage with intricate patterns came into her sight, the emblem of the Lesser family.

The door was opened by the servant, but only Lipoot, the head of the Lesser family, stepped out of it.

When he appeared, the surrounding nobles stepped forward to greet him.

They entered the banquet hall together, talking and laughing.

But as they walked up the stairs, a silver figure blocked their progress.

"Stop, routine check-up."

Seeing Gwen's appearance, Lipoot was a little surprised, and didn't seem to expect that even a knight would be able to step forward to stop him.

He narrowed his eyes and casually looked at Gwen.

"Are you ......?"

Some unkind voices sounded, and at that moment, a cold wind suddenly swept through the surroundings.

The nobles who had gathered around Lipoot were shocked and closed their mouths in unison.

The wind gradually descended from the sky and gradually converged on the red carpet.

The white mist condensed together, and a breath of wind blew it all away.

"She's my fiancée."

The cold wind breath is always accompanied by cold words.

The familiar trench coat appeared in front of everyone, and Victor stood in front of Gwen:

"Do you have an opinion?"