Cas's Invitation

Holy City - Third Floor.

Only nobles had basic housing rights, and these nobles were just ordinary residents on this floor.

The iconic buildings on the Third Floor include:

Throne Room

The Thirteen Knights

[Clock Tower]

[Holy See Headquarters]

[Noble Residential Area]

[Major Association Area] (Headquarters of Large Associations such as the Writers Association' Association, Alchemy Association, and Steam Machinery Association)

There are also some mysterious and forbidden places.

The open area, low pedestrian traffic, and generally high quality of people mean that the Third Floor has wide and clean streets, various steampunk-style metal parks, and sound security measures.

For Knight-Errant like Han Dong, the only way to enter the Third Floor is through the special case of entering the Destiny Space... Under other circumstances, they are not allowed to go to the Third Floor.

In front of the mansion of the Martini Family in the Noble Residential Area.

After helping Han Dong get rid of a few despicable maggots, Cas arrived here by carriage, which was also his "home".

However, Cas has rarely returned since embarking on his Knight's Path.

He would only return once after achieving something significant.

At the entrance to the front courtyard, several maids dressed in black and white stood on both sides to welcome the Young Master home.

A handsome middle-aged man was standing at the entrance of the mansion, waiting.

This man was Cas's father, Viscount Alex Maldini, a nobleman of some renown in the Holy City... However, compared to Cas, this Viscount Alex did not have strong muscles, but possessed a unique scholarly air.

Alex had one son and three daughters.

The youngest son, Cas, was always Viscount Alex's favorite.

"My valiant son, your father is proud of your heroic deeds! I have already made arrangements for a grand banquet tonight to celebrate your becoming a four-star Knight-Errant!"

In addition, the Knight Academy has specially sent you a letter.

"Letter?"

Cas opened the letter, which read:

Due to Cas's outstanding performance in the last [Knight Training Camp], coupled with this Destiny Event with a difficulty level of four stars.

After careful consideration, the Knight Order have decided to allow Cas to participate in the next Knight Training Camp as the 'vanguard leader'.

This letter is of great significance.

There are many unspoken rules within the Knight Academy.

One of the important unspoken rules of the Knight Training Camp is this "Excellent Advancement"... Those who perform exceptionally well in the previous training camp can continue to participate in the next training camp.

Once they pass the three training sessions, they will become the school's designated 'top student'.

Once the Talent Tree is fully developed, you can choose to join any Knight Order and receive better treatment, with unlimited potential.

Viscount Alex was overjoyed when he learned of this, and he planned to invite all the wealthy and noble families over that night to show off to them.

"Father, could the banquet be kept private and not made public?"

"Do you have plans?"

"Hmm... It's really not easy to come out of the Destiny Space alive this time. I'd like to treat my teammates who went through thick and thin with me to a meal."

Especially that Mysticism Apprentice who joined the team; without him, I probably wouldn't be standing here chatting with my father.

"Mysticism Apprentice ... Fine! This banquet was prepared for you after all."

Alex immediately instructed his butler to spread the word—to reduce the size of the banquet and improve the quality of the food and service.

Next, we entered a private time between father and son.

Viscount Alex quietly inquired, "By the way, have you and that young girl Sophia reached a conclusion? Your mother thinks this marriage is very good, and you are both of suitable age... A marriage alliance with the royal family would be very meaningful for you and for our family."

Cas firmly refused, "I am currently focused on my studies in the Crusader Order and have no plans in that regard... Let's talk about this after I become a knight."

Alex was also a very open-minded father and had no intention of forcing his son to get married.

"Alright, contact your friend... I have some things to do today, I need to go to the [Holy See Headquarters]."

"The Holy See Headquarters?"

"Hmm... For about ten days now, I've been having the same strange dream every day."

Although I am physically healthy, I feel unwell and plan to go to the Vatican to receive Holy Baptism.

It's probably a lingering effect from some 'contamination' I inadvertently picked up while writing articles before, and the subsequent stress wasn't fully released... It's alright, a trip to the Vatican will solve it."

"Um."

Cas is quite particular about these details.

After his father left, he immediately asked the housekeeper what had happened.

The butler said with a worried look, "The master is acting strangely. He has been sleepwalking for the past week... Each time he sleepwalks, he goes to the Backyard, digs out a deep pit, and then returns to his room to rest."

Cas sensed something was amiss.

"Has Father been to any special places or attended any parties this month?"

"I have traveled far from home three times. Twice I went to attend large gatherings of nobles, and the other time I went with a group of writer friends to the opera house on the second floor to watch a very long Stage Play."

"The opera house... I'll ask my father for more details when he gets back."

"Yes, Young Master."

While Cas was still having doubts, he also sent Invitation Letter to the team members for a victory celebration.

Stargazing Room

Han Dong suddenly woke up in bed!

"Hand..."

Even though his consciousness was still in a state of confusion, he immediately had a conditioned reflex and quickly looked at his right arm.

Thin, sallow arms came into view.

An arm exactly the same as before... Of course, this is in "disguise" mode; the real right arm can no longer be called Ghoul Arm.

Currently, Han Dong can feel the real qualitative change brought about by the G-Virus in his arms.

Moreover, Han Dong's entire body gained enhanced stability.

Basic attributes such as "strength", "nerve reflexes", and "regeneration" have all been improved to some extent.

Han Dong immediately got out of bed and jumped, punched repeatedly, and ran around the spacious room!

An irrepressible smile spread across Han Dong's face as he muttered to himself:

"Finally... I've finally broken free from the shackles of being an 'ordinary person'! If I were to go to 'It (the first part)' in my current body and team up with the monk Togu, I would definitely be able to fight the Joker for hundreds of rounds and defeat him."

The latent power within his body gave Han Dong immense confidence.

Just as Han Dong was showing off his physical prowess, the dormitory door opened, and Mr. Black and White was standing in the doorway.

"Is this your plan? Very good... If things continue like this, you should be able to reach the level I expect in the remaining three months."

Mr. Black and White gave high praise to Han Dong's transformation.

"It was all thanks to the gentleman that I was able to secure this important opportunity to go to the clock tower."

Mr. Black and White smiled and continued, "Your Good Friend probably needs to see you, remember to go see him."

"Good Friend?"

Han Dong immediately realized what was happening and checked the Clockwork Device.

I received a faxed Invitation Letter from Cas.

"The Martini Family is hosting a banquet. Cas really is an aristocrat... Mr. Black and White, is there something amiss with the House of Cas?"

Since Mr. Black and White brought up this matter, Han Dong roughly guessed that there might be some problems involved.

"You'll know when you get there. Once you've finished this, you can relax and spend three months in seclusion, practicing asceticism. You can come to me with anything you need."

"Good!"

It's the weekend! Ah Fei just got off the plane too. Two chapters have arrived. Everyone, let's make plans to go out and have some fun tonight... The newly released Nezha movie is really good!