The manor was ablaze with light. One noble's carriage after another rolled up, and elegantly dressed men and women exchanged greetings at the entrance, their laughter mingling with the hum of conversation.
A carriage stopped in front of the manor. When its door opened, Matthew and Fili stepped out.
They were both dressed in evening wear. Fili took Matthew's arm, attending tonight's banquet as his companion.
"Matthew, are you ready?" Fili asked softly, her eyes shining with worry and anticipation.
Matthew had once told her that if he could obtain a hundred ounces of Mithril Essence and a hundred ounces of Magic Gold Essence, he would be able to wield the power of a Level Three Wizard.
If Matthew could gain the strength of a Level Three Wizard, their mission would go much more smoothly.
After all, the Level Three Wizards in the Royal Capital wouldn't attend this banquet. Even if they did something during the evening and someone discovered it, they could still leave without a hitch.
Matthew nodded and said calmly, "I'm ready. We're safe now unless Senator Kyle himself makes a move. We need to find a lead at the banquet and rescue your family and Eileen's."
They entered the hall and immediately spotted Land Kyle, surrounded by a crowd.
He was like a star, commanding everyone's attention.
As Senator Kyle's eldest son, he was someone these people hoped to use to curry favor with the senator.
Nearly every guest at the banquet went over to offer him a few words of flattery.
To avoid drawing unnecessary attention by standing out, Matthew and Fili went over and exchanged a few pleasantries as well.
Land Kyle glanced at Fili. Seeing that she was nothing special in appearance, he paid her no further attention.
"Professor Gellman, are you a