Gathering

"I'm afraid that won't work."

Rophis shook his head.

The nobles of the Dragon Kingdom did not always live in peace; on the contrary, frequent armed conflicts were the norm.

However, there are some unspoken rules.

For example, a high-ranking noble cannot attack a low-ranking noble unless the other party makes the first move.

Furthermore, attacking a nobleman is tantamount to challenging the lord to whom he serves.

"Why not? The other side is a free knightly territory, without a lord... and even if he is a nobleman, he killed several knights from our Northern Territory before, which can be used as a reason to launch an attack."

Gran wasn't an idiot; he analyzed the situation calmly.

"However... Sir Potter, it is said, has a good relationship with your fiancée, Princess Messiah. The little princess has even visited his territory, and there are even rumors that the Queen intends to hire Sir Potter as the little princess's court tutor..."

Knight Rophis said calmly.

"Absurd!"

Gran frowned. "Is this a provocation against the Metis Family?"

"Perhaps not..."

A scholar with a Raven perched on his shoulder approached. "Sir, please take a look at the letter from the Royal Capital!"

Gran took the package, opened it, glanced at it, and his expression changed slightly before handing it to Rophis.

"A teleportation-like ability?"

Rophis frowned. "They're really troublesome... Wizard from the Arrogant School? Never heard of them."

"I have a feeling this trip to the Royal Capital is going to be very exciting."

For some unknown reason, Gran's originally gloomy expression turned into anticipation, harboring a hint of ambition.

Knight's Manor.

Sulu lay on the rattan rocking chair, watching Ham instruct his Apprentice, while he picked up a glass of Sand Thorn Juice and took a leisurely sip.

"Sir."

A butler approached carrying a tray of freshly baked Red Bean Pancake: "I've received word that Sir Gran, son of the Duke of Wolf Castle, has arrived in Dragon City and is being entertained at a royal banquet..."

"Good, he seems to be quite rational."

Sulu grabbed a red bean cake, enjoying its sweet and crispy texture, which paired perfectly with the refreshing fruit juice.

"Besides that, you have another visitor who claims to be your disciple."

This steward was recently recruited, and he is meticulous in his work. He is said to be from a collateral branch of a noble family.

"Oh? Let him in."

Sulu waved his hand.

Before long, a group of glaringly bald men walked in.

Their faces, heads, and bodies were adorned with dark green tattoos, making them exceptionally eye-catching.

Sulu almost wanted to cover his face: 'This is the Arrogant School, not a monastery! Silver Eye...'

"Greetings, Your Majesty the Great Arrogant Mentor!"

The one leading the group was indeed Silver Eye; upon seeing Sulu, he immediately bowed.

Behind him, a row of muscular men also bowed, their eyes filled with admiration.

But Sulu felt something was very wrong.

This wasn't the ' Arrogant School ' he envisioned; rather, it had a gang-like feel to it.

I have to say, with such a large group of burly men, they could probably take over any piece of land in the slums of Dragon City, right?

"Silver Eye, what brings you here?"

Sulu looked at Ham, who had come to the side, indicating that he didn't need to be nervous, and asked with a smile.

"My first reason for coming is to congratulate you on being knighted!"

The people behind Silver Eye presented a large number of gifts. "The second is to invite the mentor to a meeting."

"Oh? What meeting?"

Sulu perked up a bit.

"It's a Wizard gathering, held every twenty years. All schools of thought attend to exchange academic ideas. I think this is a great opportunity for our Arrogant School to make a name for ourselves."

His Silver Eye gleamed with Frenzy: "Behind me are Daran and some members of the minor schools. After my persuasion and education, they have all voluntarily joined the Arrogant School. In terms of numbers alone, we might already be able to compete for a position among the top schools. We just need a sufficiently powerful leader, and that position belongs to none other than ' Arrogant Mentor '..."

'It sounds... more like a gang fight, they're looking for someone to keep things quiet...'

Sulu was speechless, but still agreed, "Sure... Perfect timing, I'm very interested in the so-called Wizard gathering!"

He glanced at Ham beside him, then said to Silver Eye, "I plan to use this place as a stronghold for the Arrogant School. Mobilize the manpower and resources and begin its construction."

"No problem, I will leave some of my disciples here."

Silver Eye readily agreed. Some long-established Wizard schools are no less powerful than the nobility, and some are even hidden among the nobility.

After consolidation, the resources he controlled were no less than those of ordinary viscounts and earls.

"Very good, we don't need too many people to go to this Wizard gathering. Just pick a few to come with me."

Sulu smiled, "Perfect timing... I want to temporarily leave this the Vortex of the Royal Capital and explore the Dragon Cave while I'm at it."

In the Royal Capital, with Gran's arrival, a series of conspiracies and intrigues are sure to follow.

Sulu, who had accepted a Dragon Crystal, was not prepared to renege on his debt, but he was also not prepared to let the queen's wish be fulfilled so easily.

Being away and not returning home became an excellent excuse.

And it's true that he wanted to explore the Dragon Cave.

The so-called ' Dragon Cave ' is actually the Dragon Tomb, which is also the mausoleum of Dragon I.

Since the other party used Great Dragon as a burial offering, a portion of the world's Dragon Crystal must be in the tomb.

That's such a waste! Sulu was planning to dig them all out and use them as resources to break through to the Legendary level!

"Dragon Cave?"

Silver Eye widened in surprise. "It's said that Dragon I's tomb is not only patrolled by guards, but also has terrifying traps, monsters, and curses..."

It's clear that the Wizard were also quite interested in Dragon I and had done some research on him.

To be honest, if it weren't for the kingdom's continued influence and the fact that there wasn't actually anything truly valuable in that mausoleum, it might have already been looted by Greed Wizard.

Half a day later.

Several riders galloped out of the manor. As they passed the King's Road, Sulu gazed in the direction of the Royal Capital and felt a strange pang of emotion. "That brutal beginning will surely end in brutality."

"Tutor?"

Silver Eye asked, puzzled.

"It's nothing... I received a prophecy."

Sulu touched his brow.

Inspiration he was really speculating just now seems to have truly touched the Dream Spirit World of this world!

News of their departure quickly reached the royal palace.

"That swindler! He took my deposit and ran away! He ran away!"

Fula Drake growled in a low voice. The maids around her had already been driven out, and only the Gray Robe remained.

"I will never, ever let Messiah marry those barbarians from the north, especially the Metis Family, I swear!"

Fula looked at the Gray Robe: "Go, kill Gran for me."

"Someone is in a difficult position; someone is no match for Silver Hand," the Gray Robe said helplessly.

"Useless things, in the end I still have to do them!"

Fula's expression turned extremely dangerous. "I want Gran and his family to disappear from this world!"