In Number Three Floating City, within the Felistin Family's territory, in the family head's room.
"Sir, we have news about that 'Philly.'"
Ivan nodded. Noticing the hesitation on his subordinate's face, he asked directly:
"Did you find something wrong?"
The subordinate slowly raised his head and answered:
"Yes, sir. Our investigation found that this is the only person still named 'Philly' who belongs to a branch family and bears the Felistin surname."
"But based on the details we've gathered, I feel these are two completely different people."
Ivan frowned, then asked:
"Where is the 'Philly' you found? Has she gone missing?"
"No. According to the branch family in Number Nine Floating City, this 'Philly' left with this year's Gold Alchemy Award winner. Apparently, she went to participate in a project, but they don't know exactly what it is."
"They don't know?" Ivan's frown deepened. Only after a while did he continue questioning him.
"Why did they let that 'Philly' leave with the Gold Alchemy Award winner... wait, is she a member of the Yobner Society?"
Ivan had caught the key to the problem. He remembered that the 'Philly' in the Duel Arena belonged to the elemental school and was also a member of the Yobner Society.
Could this branch family's 'Philly' share those same traits?
"Yes, sir. That 'Philly' is also a member of the Yobner Society, but she's only a First Order mage. You mentioned hearing her name somewhere but couldn't remember where. It was probably on that list of promising talents."
"Even before the Gold Alchemy Award winner received her award, news of her nomination had already spread. She's young as well, so the branch family wanted to establish a connection with her."
Ivan listened patiently. Everything still sounded perfectly normal to him. He even considered letting this