Scheming

Several days later.

At the main peak of the White Glory Mountain Range, Kexilier Peak, thousands of kilometers from the White Rock Woodland.

A massive, irregular palace stood silently atop this vast rocky mountain range.

It was like a gemstone abruptly set amid the black-gray mountains.

Nosida Palace.

That was the palace's true name.

Its owner was a high-ranking mage from the White Rock Woodland, whose identity and name were both shrouded in mystery.

However, this owner had one great hobby: hosting all manner of banquets.

It was around 9:40 in the evening.

A luxurious and exquisite nighttime banquet was underway in one of the palace's banquet halls.

Ding-dong~~

Within the banquet hall, the crisp sound of a harp flowed like spring water, continuously producing sweet music.

A beautiful fairy musician without the slightest flaw played her finest pieces with complete concentration for the many distinguished guests present.

A steady stream of attendants brought food, drinks, and fruit, then carried away the emptied stone plates.

Above the resplendent banquet hall, a huge oval yellow gemstone had been set amid countless intricate and gorgeous floral reliefs to serve as the source of light.

Many mid-ranking mages had gathered in the hall. There were not only mages from the White Rock Woodland, but also invited mid-ranking mages from other nearby factions.

At the center of every mage's attention stood a strong, handsome young man with long golden hair.

Spiraled, sharp golden horns rose from his head, while his eyes were noble golden slits with a trace of ferocity.

He was Ailande O Faya, the Golden Dragon Prince from the distant Golden Mountains.

In his human form, the Golden Dragon Prince wore a set of luxurious white armor. The slender ceremonial armor further accentuated his noble bearing.

"He looks pretty good, this Golden