Stephenson!
When Xu Nan matter-of-factly named that legendary Sky City, a flicker of shock flashed through Evelyn's eyes before turning into understanding.
Yes, only that name could explain Xu Nan's previous arrogance.
"Stephenson..."
Evelyn looked somewhat wistful.
That name was far too distant and unfamiliar to her. Many years ago, after awakening Caesar's bloodline, she gained supernatural spell-like abilities and was once considered by her teacher to be a once-in-a-generation casting prodigy. To escape the royal family's struggles, she had hoped her teacher could bring her into Stephenson, allowing her to become a member of that holy land of magicians and leave worldly turmoil behind.
Unfortunately, Evelyn suffered one setback after another while still young.
Although her teacher was one of Stephenson's traveling members, he lacked the authority to recruit Magician Apprentices on Stephenson's behalf. Besides, while Evelyn's casting talent was indeed good, that was due to Caesar's bloodline and had little to do with talent for magic itself.
While her teacher sought every possible avenue to secure a bright future for his disciple, what Evelyn received was an official letter of rejection from Stephenson.
Her teacher found it deeply regrettable, but there was nothing he could do.
Stephenson had always been that strict. To outsiders, only unparalleled casting geniuses had even the slightest chance of entering and becoming a member of Arcane Hall.
"I heard of Stephenson's reputation when I was very young."
Gathering her thoughts, Evelyn tucked back her hair and smiled in relief. "Since Mr. Xu Nan is from Stephenson, I'm afraid no one in the entire Eastern Kingdom would dare oppose you."
Not afraid. Absolutely. Evelyn silently added.
The kingdom's warmongers might be shouting about flattening Ephalia, but if Stephenson casually sent someone over to settle things, they probably wouldn't dare fart another word!
Just look