“Alright, she’s a level 4 now.”
Kael muttered as he stared at his daughter.
[Name: Cirri]
[Race: Cloud Dragon]
[Rank: Mythical]
[Age: 3 Days]
[Level: 1 -> 4]
[Strength: 10 -> 14]
[Agility: 16 -> 22]
[Speed: 18 -> 26]
[Stamina: 12 -> 18]
[Defense: 8 -> 12]
[Mana: 25 -> 40]
[Intelligence: 9 -> 13]
[Charisma: 12 -> 17]
[Strengths: Intangible Form, High Mobility, Density Control]
[Weaknesses: Fragile in Solid Form, Energy Dependency, Vulnerable to Strong Winds]
…
“My sister is getting stronger.”
Igni nodded with a proud look on his face.
“Nyu!”
Cirri raised her hand excitedly before,
Poof
She turned into a cloud and covered Kael’s head.
“Hahaha~”
Kael laughed, feeling the cool sensation.
Cirri returned to her original form, and Kael held her, hugging her as gently as he could.
Since he had the entire day to himself because of the party preparations, he taught himself a Third Circle Spell, and the instant he learned it, Cirri leveled up. Kael also taught himself a few Second Circle Spells and brought her up to level 4.
Of course, the experience he gained didn’t do much for his own or Igni’s level, so only Cirri enjoyed the benefits.
“Nyu!!”
The little dragon roared adorably; she liked the feeling of getting stronger.
Knock Knock
Suddenly, Kael heard a knock.
“It’s her.”
Before he could even use his eyes to see who it was, Igni answered.
Kael nodded towards Igni, and the two dragons entered the Sanctuary after hugging Kael one last time.
Kael then straightened the cuffs of his finely tailored jacket as he stood up.
Early in the morning, a servant had come in to deliver the news about the party and the clothes he would be wearing for the occasion. It was a bit tacky, but honestly, Kael could see the charm.
He looked in the mirror one last time, and seeing his appearance, he couldn’t help but smile.
‘A fantasy world indeed…’
He was wearing a deep navy-blue high-collared coat adorned with silver embroidery along the edges. Beneath it, he wore a fitted black tunic with silver clasps, complementing the coat’s design. His black trousers were tailored to perfection, tucked neatly into polished leather boots with silver accents.
He looked like a noble.
Knock Knock
While Kael was lost looking at his reflection, the person outside knocked again.
“Coming.”
Kael called out as he quickly rushed towards the door.
It was Althea.
“Hero Kael.”
The Almoner of Services greeted with her usual expressionless look on her face.
“Althea, it has been a while.”
Kael greeted with a smile.
“It has indeed.”
The Almoner of Services nodded.
She then stared at Kael’s clothes and nodded,
“You look good.”
“Charming?”
Kael questioned, trying to get a reaction out of the robot.
“Yes.”
“Did it charm you?”
“Is the Hero trying to seduce me and use me as an outlet for his depraved, sinful lust?”
“…How did you even get that idea?”
“I now worry about the Kingdom Soldiers sent with you on the test.”
Althea spoke in her usual monotonous tone, and in the end, Kael just decided to stay silent.
He was never able to deal with this woman anyway; it would be foolish to think he would be able to do so now.
“Shall we leave?”
He questioned, and Althea nodded.
As they made their way towards the great hall, the air carried a faint scent of fine perfumes and the distant sound of music grew louder with every step.
Kael’s eyes finally fell on the entrance to the party hall—tall golden doors engraved with detailed designs of legendary beasts and their tamers. The guards, who saw the Hero, pulled the doors open with grace, and the instant Kael and Althea walked in,
A wave of warmth, light, and music engulfed them.
Overwhelmed, Kael looked around. He had now seen a fair share of grandeur to not be surprised by everything he saw; however, he was still taken aback by the hall.
Its high vaulted ceiling was adorned with floating crystal chandeliers that cast a soft golden glow over the festivities. Lavish silk banners in Drakthar’s royal colors hung from the walls, while round tables draped in white and gold were spread across the hall, each hosting nobles, strong warriors, and high-ranking mages.
Servants moved between guests, offering trays of delicacies and fine wine. For a brief moment, the chatter and laughter continued without stop, but then one by one, the gazes turned towards the entrance, and in an instant,
Silence fell over the place.
The Hero was here.
Everyone observed Kael, judging him silently. Some talked about his refined appearance, some frowned at his lack of grace, and some just stared at him with curiosity, admiration, and even doubt.
Of course, just as the people observed the Hero, he observed them back. Being the center of attention didn’t make him nervous; he seemed used to it now.
After all, other than the lavish environment, there wasn’t much difference between this and Estwyn.
Kael stepped forward, not worrying about the gazes that lingered on him, then suddenly,
“Hero Kael.”
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A melodic voice called out from the crowd, and a figure gracefully made her way toward him.
It was Elira.
She wore a flowing emerald gown that shined under the candlelight. Her hourglass figure looked nothing short of majestic, her long blonde hair and emerald green eyes looked much different than normal.
Yes, she looked breathtaking today.
And of course, Kael didn’t forget to praise her.
“It looks like you finally took a bath today. How many years has it been?”
In an instant, Elira’s smile crumbled, and a vein popped on her forehead. Soon, however, she forced herself to smile and,
“It has been a while.”
“It has indeed.”
Kael nodded, looking into Elira’s eyes with a playful glint. After all, no one was supposed to know that this woman visited him yesterday.
Elira, knowing exactly what the brat was thinking, decided to ignore him. Then, she turned towards Althea and,
“You may leave him to me now. I’ll take it from here.”
“I am supposed to introduce—”
Althea tried to reason, but the Court Mage cut her off.
“Althea, I know what I am doing.
Enjoy the evening.”
“…As you say, Court Mage Elira.”
The Almoner of Services bowed her head and disappeared into the crowd. Once she left, Kael leaned towards Elira and grinned.
“I didn’t know you were the jealous type.
To think you would be so oppressive to the women around me.
I have to be honest, Elira. I cannot say I like that about you. This sometimes leads to a toxic relationship where the couple ends up having no friends, you know?”
At those words, Elira mouth twitched, she then leaned towards Kael and then,
“Look forward to your training tomorrow.”
Yes, it was a straight-up threat.
A threat that didn’t work at all.
“I will.”
After all, Kael was actually looking forward to the training tomorrow, he had a surprise prepared for her.
“Anyways, this is not why I came to you.”
The Court Mage quickly shook her head as she took the Hero to a table, then, with a solemn look on her face, she continued,
“I came to warn you.”