The annual Night City College celebration was finally about to begin. This wasn't just a celebration for the college, but also for the City of the Night. The entire City of the Night was bustling with noise and excitement.
Magic colored lights made the City of the Night as bright as day. Rows of fully armed guards ensured the safety of the celebration.
In the Hyena Blade Association, a dark-skinned lizardman stood beside Lincoln.
"Lincoln, you won't be dissatisfied with Father's decision to let me participate in this celebration, right?"
The corner of Lincoln's mouth rose as he calmly said, "Of course not. This is Father's decision."
"That's good."
The black lizardman's smile tugged at the ten-centimeter long scar on his face. "Father is very grateful for your contributions to the family and the association, especially the level 9 magical beast crisis last time …"
"I know, Hazer. Has Father's body recovered?"
"Same as always."
Lincoln sighed as he walked to the cabinet and took out a metal box. He threw it to Hazer. "Take this with you when you return."
Hazer raised his eyebrows. "Where did you get this from the Forest Fairies?"
"Selena gave it to me. I helped her kill a traitor of the Forest Fairies." Lincoln said disapprovingly.
"A fifty-year-old Tree of Life leaf. Selena is really generous."
Hazer put away the metal box and suddenly realized something was wrong. "Wait, you mean … Selena is also in the City of the Night?"
"Your reaction is really slow." Lincoln smiled. "She's probably with the Forest Fairies now."
"What an ominous sign."
…
"Welcome, Forest Guardian. The school celebration is about to begin. Someone will guide you to your seat."
A level 6 magus, the head of the Night City College's necromancer department, Ikarov, was actually welcoming guests at the entrance of the auditorium.
The Forest Fairies were an important tribe in the Federation. Moreover, their geographical location was very important to the City of the Night.
The City of the Night was located at the border between the Free Kingdom and the Federation. After entering the Federation from the City of the Night, there was the legendary Nature's Shelter, Fairy Forest.
The Forest Fairies were the rulers of the Forest Fairy Forest. Among them, the Forest Guardian was a person with a certain amount of authority in the Forest Fairy Tribe. There were no more than ten Forest Guardians in the entire Forest Fairy Tribe.
The problem with Night City College must have attracted the attention of the Forest Fairies, which was why the Forest Guardians had come.
The Forest Guardians were dressed luxuriously, mainly in green. This was the Forest Fairies' grand attire, reflecting the importance they attached to this visit.
"Thank you, Dean Ikarov. After the celebration, I hope to discuss the cooperation between the academy and the Fairy Forest."
The Forest Guardian's voice was low and steady, but the content of his words gave Ikarov a headache.
"This cooperation is of great importance. We will discuss it in detail when the time comes."
"Yes."
The Forest Guardian's group entered the auditorium and sat in the seats arranged by the academy.
"Selena, is what you said true?" The Forest Guardian turned to look at Selena after sitting down.
As a member of the Forest Fairies, Selena's identity seemed to be somewhat special. Even in front of the Forest Guardian, she still did as she pleased.
"Yes, the academy has many secrets, but it's not appropriate to delve too deeply into them. Ke Na, I think the breakthrough is still Lincoln Hyena Blade."
Ke Na nodded, "He was also the one who helped deal with the traitor this time, right?
Looks like I'll have to find some time to visit the Hyena Blade Association. "
Selena originally wanted to talk about Kyle, but she didn't know where to start. This person was strange from the inside out.
… …
"Dean Ikarov, I trust you have been well since we last met."
Seeing this white-bearded old man wearing a mage hat, Ikarov was stunned for a few seconds, then respectfully saluted.
"Respected teacher Trades, your presence brings light to the academy's humble dwelling."
Trades wore plain clothes and carried a tattered mahogany cane. He looked like a traveling mage.
However, his arrival brought no less shock to Ikarov than the Forest Guardian.
"My sudden visit won't bring you any trouble, will it?"
Ikarov hurriedly waved his hand, "How could it be?
You are one of the chairmen of the Magic Association, the president of the Free Kingdom's Magic Association. Your arrival is the academy's honor. "
Trades placed his hand on his lips, indicating for Ikarov to keep quiet.
"I'm here in my own name, not representing any organization, so there's no need to be too formal."
Although he said that, Ikarov still didn't dare to breathe too loudly. This was a true rank 8 grand magus. Ikarov's grand magus examination was under his supervision.
"Lincoln Hyena Blade is here?"
Trades's words shocked Ikarov as he said, "President Lincoln has already been seated."
"Good, arrange a seat close to him for me." Trades said as he slowly entered the great hall.
"Right, the royal family is also here. Tell them to stay away from me."
Trades didn't like the royal family of the Free Kingdom. It seemed to have something to do with Nigmo.
Ikarov nodded and continued to receive guests. Today, almost all the large and small organizations in the Free Kingdom had sent people. Fortunately, Night City College's great hall had received the support of the government and was large enough. Otherwise, it wouldn't have been able to accommodate so many people.
Ikarov looked at the time. There were only a few minutes left until the celebration began.
"The House of Reydon has arrived!"
Ikarov turned around and saw a luxurious convoy parked outside. There were over a hundred soldiers guarding the convoy. Only the royal family could do such a thing.
A woman walked out of the car with her head held high. She carried the pride of the royal family, looking down on everyone.
Under the protection of two guards, the woman arrived in front of the great hall.
"Welcome, third princess."
Ikarov's greeting was more like a formality. The House of Reydon's reputation wasn't good.
"Dean Ikarov, Night City College is holding such an important celebration. Why didn't you send an invitation to the royal family?"
The third princess's tone was full of arrogance, which made Ikarov very uncomfortable.
"Princess Kerala, I don't think it's necessary to trouble the royal family with such a trivial matter. After all, there are more important matters waiting for the royal family to solve."
Kerala coldly snorted, "But I heard that the Shadow Cult's shadow is involved in the school's changes. Dean Ikarov, do you know what this means?"
Ikarov looked at Kerala without any emotion and said lightly, "I don't know, I don't understand. Is there such a thing?"
"You!"
If it wasn't for the royal family's demeanor, Kerala would've already lost her temper. She stomped her feet and walked past Ikarov.
"I won't argue with you, but once the Shadow Cult is involved, it's not something your school can handle. This is my advice."
"Thank you for your advice. The royal family is located in the western district. There are many distinguished guests here today."
Ikarov's last sentence didn't give the House of Reydon any face. It could even be said that he was warning Kerala, which made Kerala furious.