Caesar Arrives!

Everyone was stunned; they had not expected Ti Bao to be the one stepping out of the carriage.

Jiang Zhu blinked, turning her head to look at Ye Qiong. "Teacher, is that Teacher Ti Bao?"

The others also looked toward Ye Qiong, waiting for an answer.

But Ye Qiong shook his head. "Not quite. Teacher Ti Bao went to pick someone up."

Bai E glanced at the carriage cabin. Sure enough, after Ti Bao stepped out, she did not walk over immediately; instead, she turned and set down a small stool.

Wait, a stool? What was this for? The crowd watched, completely bewildered.

The next moment, the curtain was lifted again, and another figure emerged from the carriage.

It was a young girl. She wore a magnificent blue and black gown, and atop her head sat an exquisite crown, with a cluster of ghostly blue flames flickering above it.

As soon as the girl emerged and saw the small stool, she frowned, seemingly displeased. The next second, she ignored the stool entirely and leaped down directly.

Seeing this, Ti Bao froze for a moment before silently putting the stool away. She felt a bit awkward; this noble lady clearly did not like being fussed over.

After landing gracefully, the girl raised a hand to smooth her hem, then lifted her chin. Only then did everyone get a clear look at her face. Although her features were somewhat petite, she carried an air of dominance that belied her age. She had a pair of blue eyes, which were currently scanning the area ahead with a calm, sharp intensity.

With just one glance, everyone felt the overwhelming aura radiating from the girl. Many present, including Wang Sheng, were affected by this presence and instinctively lowered their heads, not daring to breathe.

The girl walked toward the academy gate step by step. Ti Bao followed behind her, maintaining a distance of half a step at all times.

Seeing her approach, Ye Qiong immediately stepped forward to greet her, placing his right hand over his chest and bowing slightly. "Welcome to our academy, Your Highness Caesar."

Seeing this, the members of Omphalos Academy followed suit, performing a noble salute just as Ye Qiong had.

Caesar stopped and fixed her gaze on Ye Qiong, looking him up and down. Then, she spoke in a measured tone: "Are you the headmaster of this Omphalos Academy?"

Ye Qiong straightened up, his tone composed. "I am."

Caesar nodded and said bluntly, "I shall be studying here for a time. I hope you will not disappoint me."

Ye Qiong stepped aside and gestured toward the gate. "Welcome, Your Highness. Please, come in."

Caesar did not stand on ceremony with Ye Qiong; she simply walked straight inside. Ye Qiong followed at her side to lead the way, while Ti Bao trailed behind them, keeping Bai E and the others seven or eight paces back.

On the way, Wang Sheng lowered his voice and muttered to Bai E, "That aura... my legs are actually going a bit soft."

Bai E only offered a faint smile and did not reply, his eyes fixed on that small figure ahead. Suddenly, a sense of familiarity welled up in his heart once more. The headmaster was like this, Teacher Ti Bao was like this, and now this person was the same. What could be the reason for this? Bai E had no way of knowing, so he could only push the thought aside.

However, looking at Caesar's imposing manner, it was as if she had come to inspect her own territory.

Ye Qiong led Caesar to the plaza.

At this moment, beneath the stage in the center of the plaza, a luxurious chair was placed at the very front.

Compared to the other seats, it was clearly a cut above the rest.

Ye Qiong gestured toward the seat and invited her:

"Your Highness, please take your seat."

Caesar nodded indifferently, walked up to the chair, and sat down with elegant composure.

Ye Qiong sat to her left, while Ti Bao and the others took their places in the remaining seats.

Seeing that everyone was seated, Ye Qiong raised his hand and snapped his fingers.

The next moment, the curtains of the small stage in the plaza slowly drew back, revealing the orchestra inside, and the musicians began to play.

In an instant, a light and elegant melody filled the venue, carrying the joyful atmosphere of a court banquet.

Caesar's expression remained unchanged at the sight, but her fingers began to tap against the armrest in time with the melody.

When the piece concluded, Ye Qiong turned his head to look at her:

"What does Your Highness think?"

Caesar did not look at him, merely replying coolly:

"Passable."

Ye Qiong smiled slightly and continued:

"Since Your Highness will be studying at our academy, allow me to briefly introduce the situation here."

"Currently, the academy has a total of six students..."

Ye Qiong introduced Bai E and the others to Caesar one by one.

However, as she listened, her gaze merely swept over them with indifference.

After finishing the introductions for Bai E and the others, Ye Qiong looked toward Ti Bao and continued:

"As for the teaching, Tiricipios is fully in charge. Her strength is at level ninety-nine, so Your Highness can rest assured."

As soon as these words were spoken, Bai E, Wang Sheng, and the others behind them were all stunned, and they turned their gazes toward Ti Bao.

Level ninety-nine?!

Seeing everyone looking at her, Ti Bao merely smiled slightly without offering an explanation.

Upon hearing this, Caesar did not show much surprise.

She simply turned her head to glance at Ti Bao, then gave a slight nod:

"Level ninety-nine... that is sufficient to instruct Me."

Ye Qiong nodded with a smile:

"I am glad Your Highness is satisfied."

Caesar remained silent for a moment, seemingly processing the information Ye Qiong had provided, before she stood up:

"I have a general understanding of the academy's situation. Take Me to see My living quarters."

"Very well, Your Highness, please follow me."

With that, Ye Qiong led Caesar toward the residential area of the campus.

Ti Bao did not follow; she remained where she was, watching the two of them depart.

Once they were out of sight, Wang Sheng and the others could no longer contain themselves.

Wang Sheng was the first to jump up, his tone urgent:

"Teacher Ti Bao! You—you—you are level ninety-nine?!"

"Yes, Teacher, why have you never mentioned this before?"

"Teacher Ti Bao, who exactly are you?"

Everyone chimed in one after another, asking out of curiosity.

Ti Bao raised a hand to signal for silence, then replied with a smile:

"We can discuss these things later. As for that Highness from just now, don't you want to know more about her?"

Wang Sheng immediately pressed:

"Then what is her background? Is she a princess of the Kingdom of Barak?"

Ti Bao nodded:

"Her true name is Keleradra; Caesar is merely a title she bestowed upon herself. She is not only a princess but also the sole heir to the Kingdom of Barak."

The sole heir?

Everyone was startled. Wouldn't that make her the future monarch?

Although the Kingdom of Barak currently acknowledged the Heaven Dou Empire as its suzerain, the status of a future heir was undeniably significant.

"Why would a princess of the Kingdom of Barak come to an academy like ours, which was only just established?" Bai E asked.

Ti Bao glanced at him:

"That is a question you might need to ask the Headmaster, but there is one thing I can tell you right now."

"Her Martial Soul is the Scales of Justice, and she is a level thirty-three auxiliary-system battle Spirit Master."

Upon hearing this, everyone gasped.

"H-how many?"

Wang Sheng and the others turned their gazes toward Bai E.

Level thirty-three at twelve years old? She was actually one level higher than Bai E.

Seeing their reactions, Ti Bao smiled, though her thoughts drifted back to last night.

Last night.

Ye Qiong had called her into his office.