802. Visiting (Extra chapter for monthly votes)

Nesser Magic Calendar, Year 20.

Imperial Capital, atop the floating city named "Glory."

At the center of the Magic Tower.

Alexander listened excitedly as Mentor Iliya began her lecture. "The path of the Magus lies in..."

She was the Mage King of the current era, the Magic Emperor, the first person on the continent to advance to Level Six.

The Mages who had the opportunity to hear the magic knowledge she imparted were all incomparably excited, not daring to miss a single word.

"This is truth. This is everything."

His eyes burned with fervor as he happened to glance aside.

That single glance made him freeze.

Among the circle of Mages, he spotted an unfamiliar face.

With a Mage's memory, Alexander dared to guarantee that he had never seen this person before!

And he knew every member of the first batch of apprentices, as well as every rising star in the world of magic!

"An outsider?!"

Alexander suppressed the alarm and suspicion in his heart, waiting until the lecture ended.

Iliya then swept her gaze across the room and announced the next part of the event—the banquet.

The Mages withdrew with refined courtesy and entered the adjoining banquet hall.

After paying close attention, Alexander saw that the unfamiliar Mage did not enter the banquet hall. Instead, he turned aside and entered the magic garden.

"Mentor Iliya hasn't noticed anything unusual, and this is a floating city... Perhaps he's simply an invited guest?"

Though he carried that doubt, his steps unconsciously paused. He turned and followed the other man into the magic garden.

Many flowers were cultivated here. Not only were they ornamental, but many were also key ingredients in magic potions.

After passing a patch of Screaming Aloe, Alexander saw the other man stop before a sea of purple irises,