Dekan Visited the Academy and Would Attend an Event
The city of Tristin is like it's on holiday today.
It wasn't even 10 a. m., and all the magical equipment in the city, which usually wouldn't be activated except for holidays, was already running.
It made Tristin City look like a dream.
Many magical screens repeatedly played promotional messages such as "The festival project officially starts at 12 noon on December 25th!"
Although there are still a few days until the New Year, Tristin City looks exceptionally prosperous and dazzling.
People were naturally happy.
The long-awaited New Year atmosphere has arrived early!
Isn't that wonderful?
The entire city was filled with a joyful atmosphere.
They are eagerly anticipating what amazing project will be announced at midnight.
It is said that Lord Viscount Lampard will personally oversee the event.
There will also be a mystery guest attending.
People, engrossed in the festive atmosphere, were completely unaware of the upheaval that was about to befall Tristin.
And who knows what undercurrents are swirling within this city.
The second floor of a mansion.
A few people were gathered there.
Their expressions were mostly solemn, as if they were somewhat bewildered by the sudden burst of joy in Tristin City.
"Why is there a celebration all of a sudden?"
A middle-aged man scratched his head.
They were the ones who were clearly planning to cause trouble in Tristin City.
I have this strange feeling now—is it the lords who are going to cause trouble?
"Could it be that the lord's side extracted the intelligence?"
"Unlikely. Even if they use extreme torture, those two guys who were captured wouldn't dare to confess so quickly."
Even those who betray the Resurrection Church, hiding in prison, will not escape its Resurrection Church.
One of the church's core tenets is to punish traitors at all costs.
Moreover, the three men who tied up Dekan had no idea about the details of the operation.
"Let's prepare for the worst; Lady Isabel might issue an order to act ahead of schedule at any time."
Isabel was the name of the person who led the meeting at the temple.
He was also a trusted confidant sent by the Cardinal.
Their original plan was to start the operation a day later.
After all, the Ice Princess was in the open, while they were in the shadows.
Making ample preparations without delay is advantageous to them.
Now it seems that if the lord's actions are not a coincidence, they may need to act sooner rather than later.
Since it's unclear what the lord's true intentions are, Isabel probably wouldn't dare to disrupt the plan's pace or start ahead of schedule.
After all, the lord's puzzling actions didn't seem like he was taking any precautions.
Most importantly, no warning messages came from the intelligence personnel in the Royal Capital.
This indicates that the lord did not seek help from the Royal Capital.
It's very likely that it really is just a simple event plan.
After all, a press conference-style event wouldn't be enough to interfere with their actions.
Moreover, today happens to be the day that Dekan and Ice Princess have scheduled for their special-grade examination.
In Isabel's instructions, she hoped to avoid the uncertainty of Dekan as much as possible during the operation.
Therefore, even if action were to be taken ahead of schedule, Isabel would likely only issue instructions after Dekan and the Ice Princess's meeting.
It will be close to the time for the press conference by then.
This is a good opportunity to see what kind of project the lord will release.
We will then decide whether to take action ahead of schedule.
Tristin Magic Academy.
Because Ice Princess's time was precious, she only gave Dekan one hour.
Their appointment was scheduled to start at 11:00 AM and end before 12:00 PM.
Dekan left the Lord's Mansion early in the morning, and arrived at the Tristin Magic Academy in a carriage sent by the lord and escorted by the knights.
Dekan was not wearing the Havenlit Academy uniform today.
Instead, he wore a black tuxedo provided by the lord, with a heavy cloak draped over his shoulders that exuded solemnity, and his hair was styled in an exceptionally refined manner.
Dekan is also very busy today.
After all, once he completes the top-level review, he still needs to attend the celebratory press conference hosted by Lord Lampard.
Then we'll give the Resurrection Church a complete rebirth.
At this time, a large number of students were gathered at the entrance of the Tristin Magic Academy.
They watched as the lord's personal guards respectfully opened the carriage door, and Dekan stepped down with a calm expression.
His solemn and dignified demeanor made him look like some powerful and wealthy person.
Many Tristin Academy students were stunned.
They had heard that among the students arriving at the Royal Capital Havenlit Academy this year would be a legendary Quasi-Special Grade Card Crafter.
Unfortunately, the legendary gray-haired, blue-eyed Dekan was not among the visiting student group from the Havenlit Academy yesterday.
Rumor has it that Dekan was arrested for speeding.
However, this absurd rumor has been debunked today.
When the students saw the handsome young man stepping down from the carriage, exuding an air of authority, they instantly understood.
The legendary Quasi-Special Grade Card Crafter, Dekan, was not arrested, but rather invited to the Lord's Mansion as a distinguished guest.
Is he really the kind of person who only makes Underworld cards, as the rumors suggest?
"I know some friends at the Havenlit Academy, and they said that Dekan's nickname when he first enrolled was 'Cult Priest'..."
"But he clearly seems so noble and sunny..."
The students felt something was amiss the more they thought about it.
The more Living World this guy seems, the more Underworld he appears when you consider all his deeds!
However, setting aside Dekan's card-making skills and style of doing things, considering only his level as Card Crafter, the students of this academy have a very complicated attitude towards Dekan.
I don't know if it was more admiration or jealousy.
After all, as a Card Crafter student at the Tristin Magic Academy, the biggest goal is undoubtedly to become a top-tier Card Crafter.
However, for the vast majority of people, this is an achievement that is impossible to attain in a lifetime.
However, right now, one of their peers is about to succeed.
The students, who had always looked up to the Ice Princess as if she were a star in the sky, now saw Dekan as if they were looking up at another new star.
They might even have the illusion that the star isn't so far away.
But in reality, it's completely out of reach.
"Dekan, we'll take you to see Ice Princess."
The teachers in charge of the Tristin Academy and the officers of the Card Crafter Branch were already waiting at the door.
They quickly gathered around Dekan.
"Yes, thank you."
Dekan didn't exchange many pleasantries and followed them into the academy.
Although it wasn't Dekan's intention to do so.
However, his current demeanor exudes an aura of a powerful figure.
There were also many faculty members from the college politely leading the way and following along.
He really did look like a leader who had come to inspect the area.